
Jeff Crilley is a former news reporter, who spent more than 25 years in newsrooms across the country. He’s an Emmy Award winning journalist, who decided to make the jump from news in 2008, when he founded his own PR Firm, Real News Public Relations. Today, the firm has more than 100 clients, and Jeff continues to tell the stories of interesting people he meets along the way. These are those stories.
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<p>I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone quite like my next guest. Alexia Tuttle is a true Renaissance woman with her hands in many different areas; when you look at her website, you’ll quickly see just how diverse her work is. She is the CEO and founder of Tuttle Brands, and I’m excited to have her in the studio to talk about her journey, her many ventures, and what drives her passion for building brands.</p>

<p>I remember when I was growing up in the ’80s, The Karate Kid was the number one movie in America. Then it went on hiatus for a few years, and now it’s back with the TV show Cobra Kai, and it’s wildly popular. Karate hasn’t been this cool, I would argue, in 50 years. David Anthony Schroeder knows that very well. He’s the co-founder and head instructor at Masters Path Karate.</p>

<p>Doctors spend years learning about the human body, but much of traditional medicine focuses on treating people after they’re already sick. That’s why I appreciate doctors who are just as passionate about prevention, wellness, and helping people stay healthy in the first place. Joining me in the studio are Dr. Adalie Schmidt and Dr. Adam Parsons, two doctors dedicated to putting wellness at the forefront.</p>

<p>We all have good hair days and bad hair days—but my next guest may have never had a bad hair day in his life! Michael J. Rapattoni is the owner of Rapattoni’s Barbershop, an upscale men’s salon in Plano. He’s in the studio today to share his story.</p>

<p>I’ve met my sister from another mister! Tashara Parker is in the studio. I watched her for years on Channel 8, and she’s a five-time Emmy-winning journalist—so she’s got me beat with my two! She’s also a speaker, host, emcee, and now she’s leading a powerful movement that’s making an impact.</p>

<p>I love to feature kidpreneurs on my show when I can. I'm so impressed with this mother daughter team. Maya Didych and Nadia Didych are behind ByNadi, which is an amazing international perfume company that really started around their kitchen table. </p>

<p>I’m so excited to introduce my next guest, Anne Gillaspie. She’s a global keynote speaker, a brand therapist, and the creator of Share Your Fear™. Anne believes leaders don’t have to appear tough and strong all the time. In fact, leading with truth and vulnerability can be far more powerful than leading through fear.</p>

<p>Early detection can save lives when it comes to breast cancer, but too many women put off their annual screenings. During COVID, many skipped their mammograms and never got back into the routine—and those delays can have devastating consequences. Sheri Mathis is on a mission to change that. As the founder and president of Mammogram Poster Girls, she’s working to save lives one mammogram at a time.</p>

<p>Historically, some of America’s wealthiest families have built and preserved their wealth through real estate. And one of the most interesting spaces in real estate is multifamily.</p><p>My next guest knows that world much better than I do. Carlos Vaz is the founder and CEO of CONTI Capital, and he’s back on the show for the first time in five years. </p>

<p>My next guest knows that “fine” doesn’t always mean fine. Darla Nelson is a Christian life coach, bestselling author, and speaker, and she’s the author of the book I’m Fine. Really? She’s here to talk about what happens when we stop pretending everything is okay and start dealing with what’s really going on.</p>