Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
The Better To Podcast is a place where we'll discuss what was the inspiration for their perspective projects and how it all came about. Sometimes, we’ll take a deeper dive into that moment that placed them on the creative path. On the podcast, we honor achievements, discuss new projects, and reflect on life lessons and the beginnings of the creative journey.
Episodes
250 episodes
Halloween, Sasquatch, Aliens and More - Sarah Martucci
Friend of the show Psychic Medium, Crystal Healer, Paranormal Expert, Sarah Martucci is back to discuss Sasquatch and Aliens and otherworldly topics. As always we had some laughs and pondered some of life's mysteries. *****From Sara...
The Ghoulish Girl and So Much More - Shanna Stoker
Shanna and I sat down to discuss how she is related to the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker as well as her business The Ghoulish Garb, however, our conversation took a more serious turn as we discussed her crippling health issues both physical an...
Looking Back and Accepting My Choice - CerVon Campbell
CerVon and I discuss his collaboration with John Oates from Hall and Oates on his latest release DND. We also explore his downward spiral after he...
A Very Long Way - Naomi Fryers
Naomi and I discuss her Mental Health journey as well as her new book, ‘A Very Long Way’. Naomi was frank and honest about her struggles in this very candid conversation. ******Naomi Fryers is an Independent Australia int...
No To People Pleasing - Margaret Ghielmetti
Margaret and I set down and discuss her life as the perfect wife and how she thought that was the only role she could have. One day, something changed, and it was a blessing that her husband supported her by taking her power back. It is a story...
Finding a Whole New World in Brazil - Joe Louis
Joe and I discuss the up and downs he has experienced in his musical journey. His journey starts in Michigan, takes us to Atlanta and back to Michigan before finding a whole new life in Brazil.****After graduating from Full Sail...
A Move That Saved My Life - Peter Wright
Peter and I discuss how he moved from England to Zimbabwe and ended up in Canada. It is a story that has him leaving almost everything behind as the only other choice he had was to run or go to jail where he was certain he’d have died.*...
Going For A Dream When My Plate Was Already Full - John McKeel
John’s wife transferred to Hawaii in the middle of the pandemic. This would be a life-changing event for not only him but his two school-age children. He gave up his job as a wound care nurse and moved the family from Virginia to Hawaii. Becaus...
Something New - MAZEMENT from Real East Duo
MAZEMENT from Real East Duo and I discuss his ATV accident he had a kid that left him in a coma for threes days. Also how he had the opportunity to go out to LA to pursue his musical dream but something had his make a different choice. We...
Gambling and the Downward Spiral - Gary Fahey
Gary and I discuss what it was like to be on the Australian Prime Ministers Protection Team and the fact he spent 18 years with the Australian Federal Police. However, it wasn’t all glory. Gary silently struggled with a major depressive disorde...
Lose Somebody - Merchant
Merchant and I discuss his latest single Lose Somebody and the inspiration behind it. We talk about his collaboration with Duran Duran’s Joh...
On My Way - Katie Chonacas
Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, is a Greek American actor, producer, director, musician, voice-over artist, industry coach, podcaster, and published author. While Katie has a long list of accomplishments, her mind rarely cuts her any slack. She suffe...
Surviving Suicide - Matt Caruana
Matt and I discuss his suicide attempt at 16 that has left him a paraplegic. What some may find surprising is that it is something that he is grateful for. He says he wouldn't change anything in his life because he wouldn't be the person he is ...
Moving for One Dream and Discovering Another Passion - Kawan Karadaghi
Kawan and I discuss his move from Virginia to Los Angeles, so he could follow his dream of being an actor. While he may not have become an actor, he discovered something that he was much more passionate about and changed his life completely.&nb...
In The Hole - Author Ben Levin
I sat down with Ben and discuss his novel In The Hole and what inspired him to write about homelessness. We also discuss autism and many of the other causes he wishes to champion. He is truly an inspiration. **********Ben L...
Adoption, Abandonment, Alcohol - a Journey of Self Discovery and Sobriety -Tom Freeman
Tom Freeman and I talk about how at 8 years old he found out he was adopted. The answer that his adoptive mother provided didn't bring comfort as he didn't believe it. Instead, the label of adopted filled him with a feeling that would haunt him...
I Thought Everyone Could Sing - Chelsey James
Chelsey and I sit down to discuss her latest single Steady as well as the crazy heights the video shoot took her on. We also talk about the music business, fame, her dream collaboration and so much more.******Chels...
Turning a Hobby & a Passion into Something More - Shari Hammond
Shari Hammond and I sit down and talk about how she started out inventing with her father and created her company Inspired Product Design Group, all while being a single mother. ********<...
Pursing a Dream Lead Me On a Different Path - Alonzo Richardson
Alonzo talks about he dreamed about being an artist and ended up taking a different path and joined the military. His life has taken many twists and turns and he shares with us some pretty funny stories. ******** ...
Sports or Music I had to Chose - Payton Howie - Never Go Home
I spoke with Payton Howie about her new single, Never Go Home. We also talk about the choice she had to make between playing softball in college or pursuing her passion for singing. We talk about how Carrie Underwood brought her up on stage whe...
Leaving The View to Follow A Dream - Lynne Eichenbaum
Lynne and I discuss why she left her job as an Associate Director on The View, moving across the country, and finally moving back to NJ and living her entrepreneurial dream with inventing My Garden Sleeves. ****** The ...
Nothing Sexier Than Freedom - Helen Edwards
I speak with Helen from the Sexy Freedom Podcast about cheating. We discuss why she was a cheater, as well as grief and loss and more.********HELEN EDWARDSEntrepreneur / Author / YoginiMovement Speaker, Colla...
How Being On The Voice Changed my Life - Ricky Duran (The Voice)
I talk to Ricky about his latest single “Star” and the inspiration behind it. He tells me how being on The Voice changed his life. He also has some advice for those who are thinking about trying out for any reality singing show. On a somber not...
Grief and the Loss of a Loved One - Emily Thiroux Threatt
Emily and I talk about grief and loss. She talks about her experience with grief and how she learned to deal with it. We also discuss her book Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief.******Emily Thiroux Threatt is an author and l...
Beating Social Anxiety Gave Me a Better Life - Devesh Tilokani
When I sat down to speak with Devesh, I knew we’d talk about his move from Dubai to Canada. However, our conversation turned to how he had to overcome his Social Anxiety to accomplish this. At 16 he realized he had to make changes and work thro...
