My name is Dan and I'm an autistic business professional! I meet people every day that lean into their "weird" and live their best lives because of it! This is my story. These are their stories. This is the power... of weird!
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In today’s season one finale, I talk with award-winning blogger, superstar parent, and co-host of the show “Pitch Me: The Podcast”, Megan O’Donnell. After surviving the Las Vegas/Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in twenty seventeen, Meg decided that life is too short to not do what brings her joy. How to contact Meg: Online: TheLovedLife.com Face…
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Today I conclude my conversation with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. How t…
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Today I continue my conversation with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. You c…
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Today I sit down with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. You can find out more…
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Today Dan speaks with author, change-maker, creator, and mother Stacey Montgomery. When Stacey observed her autistic son’s school had very little emotional and social education, she stepped up in a big way and created her series of guided journals called “My Super Powers” that are now used in an ever-growing number of school systems around the coun…
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Today I have a great conversation with tech executive, LGBTQ activist, and Strongwoman world record holder, Kathryn Bennett. Kathryn is an impressive human being. Strong in more ways than one, she is a shining example of a kind, generous, and reasonable person that will defend her views while being respectful of others. We often talk about how wome…
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Today I talk with Eric Bedell, a life coach, touring drummer, and, in his words, just a regular guy from New York! Eric has spent a lifetime leaning into his weird, doing things some would consider unthinkable… like quitting a good-paying job to go tour with his band for a few months, all the while barely making enough money to pay for gas to the n…
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Today I sit down with a long time podcaster and a man of many talents, Ed Watters. After a potentially fatal back injury, Ed made the tough decision to move forward in life and be the man he is, and not the man he used to be. He is the host of the Dead America podcast and an all around cool guy! How to contact Ed: DeadAmerica.website This episode o…
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Today Dan concludes his conversation with The Doc. Dr Richard Harris. Richard is a vascular surgeon from down under in Sydney, Australia as well as a world traveler and talented author. Richard led a team of physicians in Sydney that brought an old, falling apart hospital back from the brink of demolition to become a modern, world-class, thriving p…
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Today Dan sits down with The Doc Richard Harris. Richard is a vascular surgeon from down under in Sydney, Australia as well as a world traveler and talented author. Richard led a team of physicians in Sydney that brought an old, falling apart hospital back from the brink of demolition to become a modern, world-class, thriving place of care that any…
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Today Dan talks with "Uncle Ted" Hampton. While not actually being Dan’s uncle, Ted has a habit of wearing Hawaiian shirts on-screen which bear a striking resemblance to the Uncle Ted character from Howie Mandel’s hit kids’ television show Bobby’s World. In a world where so many people are all about shameless self-promotion, Ted’s professional life…
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Today Dan has a great conversation with an old friend, Brad Walker. Brad is known for his beautiful locks, his kind temperament, and his ability to attract large groups of women at any social gathering. Listen in to hear great stories about working in haunted houses, including "breaking" a rowdy visitor, as well as his and his wife of 16 years’ str…
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Today Dan sits down with Seth Erickson. Seth is a fellow brand designer with a focus on meaningful story telling. His group, the Storify Agency, works with startups and other business clients in Texas and nationwide. In his upcoming book, "How To Hack Humans", Seth shares his experiences working with people and how to look at the human psyche as a …
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Today Dan is joined by podcaster, athlete, coach, and cosplayer Nicholas Collier. If you've been to a comic-con event in the Southeastern US over the last many years, there's a good chance that one of the Spidermen, Batmen, Green Arrows, Nightwings, or jedi you spotted were none other than this guy! He is very big into the worlds of indie film, cos…
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Today Dan sits down with Parris Mckinney, Jr. Parris is the mastermind behind the hit Extreme Experience Party Bus in the Nashville area, as well as the popular Nashville shuttle service. After serving in the Army as an Airborne Ranger, and also spending time as a homeless person living on the streets of Nashville, Parris got a chance at a career i…
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Today Dan talks with non-proft leader, military spouse, and one of the only people that knew him before he was 5' tall, Qulia Utt. Since her husband's retirement from the US Air Force, Qulia has helped to fight the opioid epidemic and homelessness in the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas. How to contact Qulia: [email protected] This episode of The…
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Today I sit down with entrepreneur and powerhouse personality Will Hymon. Will is the man with a plan behind Greek Sneakz and Nex Stepz Apparel. As Will, he is appropriately named, as his greatest attribute is his ability to never back down in the face of adversity! This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by The Spectrum Perspective, C…
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Today I’m joined by actor, model, activist, and entrepreneur, Johnny Hebda. Johnny has won numerous awards for his on stage (and behind the scenes) work in theatre and has traveled the world with his work as a professional model. After coming out to the world as a gay man, Johnny got to work using his art to spread awareness and positivity while al…
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Today I share my conversation with artist, advocate, and mental health professional Emily St Amant. Emily is the Senior Clinical Manager for PsychHub: The World’s Most Comprehensive Multimedia Platform for Mental Health Education. In our great discussion, we discuss topics ranging from art and school to mental health, suicide prevention, and psych …
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Today Dan talks with his old friend Dale Meier. Dale is an artist, teacher, maker, and world traveler! When others try to fit in, Dale takes pride in doing things his way. Listen now to find out how a thrift store hat changed his life forever! This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by The Spectrum Perspective, Communication Training F…
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Today Dan is joined by sci-fi author, penciler, and all around great guy Shane Berryhill. When Dan was a young kid, Shane was a positive role model and a great example of someone who didn’t have to care but did anyway… and made a difference! How to contact Shane: facebook.com/shaneberryhillwriter instagram.com/shaneberryhill1 Kickstarter ----> www.…
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Today Dan continues his conversation with long time radio personality Greg Pitt! Greg was a popular program host for more than twenty years and is now one of the top event DJ’s in the Charleston, South Carolina market! How to contact Greg: Email: [email protected] This episode of the Power Of Weird is brought to you by 360 Athletic. 360 Athletic…
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Today Dan takes a deep dive into the world of entertainment with long time radio personality Greg Pitt! Greg was a popular program host for more than twenty years and is now one of the top event DJ’s in the Charleston, South Carolina market! How to contact Greg: Email: [email protected] This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by Mad…
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Today Dan sits down with Jennifer Martin, an accomplished entrepreneur, marketer, and business development professional. She currently serves as the Marketing & Sales Director for Vid Monster, a full service content and media creation company. How to contact Jennifer: [email protected] [Linkedin.com/in/mrsjennifermartin](Linkedin.c…
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Today Dan sits down with Greg Bennett, a lifesaver in the truest sense of the word. His day job is working as a Peer Support Specialist answering calls at a suicide help line, and he moonlights as a film composer for indie horror flicks. How to contact Gregg: [Instagram.com/gregedeath](Instagram.com/gregedeath) [Gypsyrootproductions.Bandcamp.com](G…
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Tune in to the very first episode of The Power Of Weird, where our host tells the beginning of his story. In a world yearning for but deprived of authenticity, Dan endeavors to create a relationship with his listeners based on an openness and willingness to discuss successes and failures, goods and bads, strengths and weaknesses. This episode of Th…
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