Interviews

Dara Moore and Trey's Lemonade Stand

Dara discusses what it means to encourage her son’s dreams, while still allowing him to be a child. As a 10 year-old entrepreneur, Trey of Trey’s Lemonade Stand is motivated to work, and Dara supports his vision, and now handles a growing, family business made out of originally flavored lemonade and lots of inspiration.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. What is too young to encourage a child to work?
2. The benefits of family support
3. Setting boundaries to have a well-rounded life.

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The PHILLIP Show feat. Octavius Rashad on Becoming Your BEST SELF

With a successful legacy in the entertainment & performance industry, Octavius provides insight into how he found his way through the LGBTQ+ club life to become a successful business owner and founder of the Platinum Gem City Pageantry System. Making an impact on and off the stage, Octavius shares his passions for giving back, and being intentional by providing a community/family atmosphere to help support people authentically. With a very unique story, he sheds light on the struggles some may have of self acceptance and living authentically.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Getting started as an entertainer
2. How to live out loud.
3. Identifying needs within the community and making a difference

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Hip-Hop Artist Tronee Threat with Trials, Tribulation, and Redemption

Tronee Threat opens up about his new music, his journey from incarceration to inspirational artist, and how his passion for music motivates him to move forward.

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1. Determining your own destiny
2. Growing through challenges
3. The power of your story GET SOCIAL

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Angela Michelle Martin and Tear-Stained Cheeks: A 30-Day Devotional

ngela Dennis Martin is an educator, and an author who has taken her journey - both challenges and triumphs - and shared it within the pages of this non-traditional 30-Day Devotional entitled Tear-Stained Cheeks. As a wife, mother, poet, and writer, Angela opens up about love, loss, and how to turn the corner and find your way through rough times.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Finding hope on the other side of difficult.
2. Owning your gifts, and being proud of who you are.
3. Surrounding yourself with support.

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NaAsiaha Simon and the Gem City Selfie Museum

Out of her own journey, the Gem City Selfie Museum was born. A two-time brain surgery survivor, NaAsiaha (NY) found that color therapy not only helped her during her recovery but also through her diagnosed depression. She created the Gem City Selfie Museum because she wanted to provide a space for people to have positive life-changing experiences and a space to heal using photography.

As a mental health advocate and champion for mental health awareness, she says that it was her own personal battles with physical and mental health that sparked the idea for what is now becoming very well known as the Gem City Selfie Museum. gemcityselfie.com

THE GEM CITY SELFIE MUSEUM
Using vibrant colors, fun, and interactive props, we are taking your selfie experience to a whole new level! At The Gem City Selfie Museum we want our guests to feel seen, heard, loved, and welcomed from the moment they enter the facility. The exhibits are specifically selected to evoke positive energy and emotion from guests of all ages.

More than just an activity, the Gem City Selfie Museum is a creative hub that will feature installations from local and regional talent who have called Dayton their home or otherwise have significant love and adoration of the city, just as we do.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Turning trauma into triumph
2. Breaking the stigma of mental health
3. Using your talents to change a life

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Author Natasha Hughes Smith and the Reflections Series

Natasha took her passion by the hand and made the decision to pursue her dream of storytelling and writing. The impact of the pandemic was tremendous, but for her - it gave her the opportunity of time, which she took full advantage of. Completing and publishing her first novel, Natasha Hughes Smith soon continued to create and expand the storylines of what is now the Reflections series. This series consists of four installments, with the latest being released soon. She reminds us, “If THEY can do it, so can I.”

ON THIS EPISODE
1. It’s never too late
2. Listening to your passion
3. Finding HOPE

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Author James “Tim” Davis - The Voice Beyond Your Past

James “Tim” Davis is an author many times over, a musician, and a teacher who has a story to tell. Through the lens of his past, he takes us on a journey of finding his voice and how he has overcome obstacles and continues to be victorious. In his transparent book of poetry, “I’ve got a Lot of “_____” On My Mind” - he opens up about apprehensions about life, family, and relationships. Purposed to help others, he continues to share his story as he moves forward through the healing process.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Facing the hard times
2. Forgiving and Letting Go
3. Jesus and a Therapist

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Shaun Craig and A Healing Road to Recovery

Shaun Craig is dynamic. His story is one of tragedy to triumph that motivates and encourages. From a troubled past to struggling with addiction, this successful businessman shares his story and perspective on how making it through. With his wife as a major support system, Shaun opens up about living in a small community while suffering from addiction and finding his way to freedom through the support (among other things) of that same community.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Identifying when you need help
2. Understanding that support matters
3. A community's responsibility

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Parker Scott - Following Your Passion Part 2

Part 2 with Parker Scott we dive into women in the workplace, and assumptions that people have regarding Los Angeles. This 2nd generation professional costumer is making her mark in the industry in a powerful way. From model to actor, to comedian, Parker Scott is made for entertainment and knows her way around the business, the sets, and how to navigate as a strong woman professional.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Navigating Los Angeles
2. What really happens in the wardrobe trailer?
3. How to maintain your drive and passion.

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Parker Scott on Choosing Your Words - Part 1

Parker Scott sits down with Phillip O’Rourke to discuss the consequences of our words in light of the Chris Rock / Will Smith Oscars incident, and how to determine personal response to offense. As a comedian, professional costumer, and business owner, she takes us on her own journey of dealing with people different from her, and how she has used hurtful words and circumstances to gain strength, and perseverance.

ON THIS EPISODE 1. What just happened with Chris Rock & Will Smith? 2. The responsibility and risk for comedians. 3. Finding the courage to WIN!

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Len Kramer with Courageous Conversations

In a time of mass communication, social media, and the ability to connect, there are still conversations that are spoken around, which often go directly unaddressed. Len Kramer visits The PHILLIP Show to discuss what action plans he and other community members put in place to start engaging in meaningful ways.

Courageous Conversations is a series with the purpose of discussing race relations and understanding experiences in a constructive, and deliberate way. Hear Len’s account of why he saw the need for this type of conversation, and why such a resource is beneficial - even in the small - arguably diverse - town of Yellow Springs, Ohio.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Connecting about race.
2. Identifying connection barriers
3. Is race still an issue?

Author Jay VanLandingham: Sentient the Novel

In today's world, there are many things that people are passionate about. The economy. Culture. Race. Education. We ALL raise our voices in hopes of having a say and making a difference in the areas that we find purpose and drive.

As animal activist, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, and author of the new science fiction Trilogy entitled Sentient, Jay VanLandingham visits #ThePHILLIPShow to discuss the new novel about the animal agriculture industry and how it affects the climate and the lives of three characters. With a powerful identity story, Jay VanLandingham shares how living authentically aligns with the desire to remain vocal about the impact that we all have on the world.

Sentient: a dystopian, young adult fiction novel--first in a trilogy--set in the western United States. This novel is about the animal agriculture industry and how it affects the climate and the lives of three characters: an animal empath, an animal rights activist, and an undocumented immigrant that works for a slaughterhouse.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Why a book about THIS?
2. Using your story to fuel your passion.
3. Being civil even during a disagreement.

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Nikki Diamond, Simone - DRAG, DRAMA & DREAMS

With over 25 years of entertainment experience, Nikki Diamond, Simone shares about the craft of Drag, and how it is now being received. Amidst now open conversation surrounding this entertainment phenomenon, the Queen of the Stage tells us what it takes to be successful - and it’s not all about looks! With a glimpse into her personal health battle, Nikki shows just how courageous her journey to the stage continues to be.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. DRAG- and what it takes
2. The importance of character.
3. How to remain encouraged.

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Will Foster of Picnk - Finding a Healthy Balance

Will Foster, CEO of Picnk - a fully prepared and packaged, meal prep company - is here to help us on our personal journey of finding HEALTHY BALANCE. From physical fitness to eating right, learn about his TOP 5 Tips for Young Business Owners.


ON THIS EPISODE
1. Stereotypes of Entrepreneurship
2. Where to Begin
3. Tips for Success

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Jeremy Street - The Thinker and the Thought

As a Dayton, Ohio lyricist, Jeremy Street continues to share his talent with his new collaborative project, “The Thinker & The Thought with the Lost Order.” With a unique sound, and the ability to cross musical genres, Jeremy opens up about influences, and how experiences have shaped his perspective as a father and lyricist. More than just a musician, he talks sobriety, children, fatherhood, and being a chef.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. How to navigate stereotypes
2. Defining your direction
3. Asking yourself “Who Am I?”

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Dr. Lori Hicks - Finding Your Voice with LCH Studios

How do you find your voice? What does that mean, and where do you start? Dr. Lori Hicks helps open up the conversation surrounding voice, and the lessons that ALL people are able to take, including VOICE. Composer, Coach, and Founder of LCH Studios, Dr. Lori, discusses how pursuing your passion, and finding confidence in who you are helping to identify the HOW of finding your voice.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Can everyone REALLY sing?
2. Who needs a vocal coach?
3. More than just vocals. Therapy?

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Terry Moorer on Making Your Mark Despite Circumstances

Terry Moorer is a Music Business Coach, and Disability Speaker. With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, he shares his experiences of finding success while living with cerebral palsy and imparts his vast knowledge as an entrepreneur, and coach through speaking, courses, and authoring several books.

Along with business partner, legendary hip hop artist, MC Lyte, Terry Moorer launched learnthemusicbusiness.com - a membership website that teaches aspiring artists about the music industry. He has written two books, How to Launch Your Music Career in 21 Days and Fearless Dreams, and How a Disabled Kid from Brooklyn Lived his Dream in the Entertainment Business. Terry also teaches you the benefits of remaining protected by Legal Shield.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Living a Full Life with a Disability
2. Record Deal or Independent Artist? Which is better?
3. Staying Motivated

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Tara Omotosho on Finding Courage to Increase Biz Now

Tara Omotosho, of increasebiznow.com, is a wife, mother, business woman, author, writer, speaker, marketing & website strategist, and a virtuous woman-entrepreneur of faith. With a successful business, she discusses her upcoming projects, opportunities to support people in their business development, and the impact that networking and support play in growth & achievement.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Identifying your inspiration
2. The power of networking
3. The necessity of courage

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Yellow Springs, OH Mayor Pam - Impacting Your Community

Yellow Springs, OH is well known for its cultural diversity, and its quaint/artistic flare. Mayor Pam sits down with Phillip O’Rourke to discuss her passion for this cherished community, and her perspective surrounding change, growth, and maintaining your identity. Encouraging everyone to serve by finding their passion, Mayor Pam shares her TOP 5 Ways To Positively Impact Your Community.

ON THIS EPISODE
1. Understanding the Mayor!
2. Moving forward as a community.
3. Mayor Pam’s TOP 5 Ways To Positively Impact Your Community

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