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Accept No One’s Definition Of Your Life, Define Yourself with Mike Simmel - #183

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Donna chats with Mike Simmel, Motivational Speaker. Mike Simmel is known in basketball circles as "Mighty Mike." Despite having had epilepsy for most of his life, Mike was a star player at Don Bosco Prep High School, the Hun School of Princeton, and Purchase College. The Bounce Out the Stgma Project was founded by Mighty Mike and his father in 2005 as a grassroots campaign to educate the public, teach healthy lifestyle choices and empower youth with unique issues, based on Mike’s personal experiences of growing up with a disability. With its highly successful school assembly programs, Mike travels nationally speaking to young people regarding: disability awareness, character education, anti-bullying, goal-setting and much more. The staple of the program, its signature Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camps and Clinics which have now spread throughout 10 states.

In 2011 Mike Simmel co-authored a semi-autobiographical children’s book about his life growing up as a child entitled Mighty Mike Bounces Back, published by Magination Press.

Donna talks to Brittany Viado, Director of Products and Marketing at NUTRiHERBS. At NutriHerbs, they take pride in their commitment to not only promoting holistic well-being but also contributing to a healthier planet. Therir brand is dedicated to sustainability, and they prioritize the use of environmentally friendly practices and clean ingredients in all their products.

Donna chats Patrick Alexander, Founder and Owner of Hypochlora. Hypochlora is a science-led skincare brand redefining the meaning of clean beauty through one hero ingredient: Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl). Naturally produced by the body, HOCl is a powerful molecule with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-repairing properties. Long trusted in wound care and medical settings, it's now gaining recognition as one of the gentlest yet most effective solutions for skin health.

Donna talks to Anwar Allen Co-Owner of Allens Scottish Shortbread. Allens Scottish Shortbread is a small-batch, hand-crafted shortbread cookie made in Charlottesville, Virginia, using a family recipe passed down from the owner's Scottish grandmother. It's known for its traditional Scottish shortbread flavor and is often given as a gift or enjoyed with tea, coffee, or spirits. The Allen Rabbit Family bakes their own batches of the beloved Scottish Shortbread recipe passed down from Grandma Rabbit of Scotland. Dawned in their finest Allen Tartan, the family enjoys their afternoon tea outside for a change from the usual four o'clock rest that they take together in their lovely rabbit hole.

Donna talks with Maven Huffman, YouTube Personality, Former WWE Wrestler is an American retired professional wrestler. The inaugural male winner of WWE Tough Enough, he went on to wrestle under his first name in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2001 to 2005, in which time he became a three-time Hardcore champion and was named 'Rookie of the Year' by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Since his departure from the WWE he has made occasional appearances on independent circuits and in the media, including two years as a presenter on HSN. Maven launched a YouTube channel in June 2023, on which he discusses his experience of being a professional wrestler.

Donna sits down again and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Designer Evan Hirsch is a 25 year old fashion designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, stylist, make up artist, and content creator from New York. He is most known for his transforming dresses, under the name EvanHirschFashion on TikTok, where he posts for over 484,000 fans. His designs have been viewed by over 65 million worldwide viewers and have captured celebrity attention by the likes of Kim Petras.

Donna also welcomes back Harl

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185 episodes

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Donna chats with Mike Simmel, Motivational Speaker. Mike Simmel is known in basketball circles as "Mighty Mike." Despite having had epilepsy for most of his life, Mike was a star player at Don Bosco Prep High School, the Hun School of Princeton, and Purchase College. The Bounce Out the Stgma Project was founded by Mighty Mike and his father in 2005 as a grassroots campaign to educate the public, teach healthy lifestyle choices and empower youth with unique issues, based on Mike’s personal experiences of growing up with a disability. With its highly successful school assembly programs, Mike travels nationally speaking to young people regarding: disability awareness, character education, anti-bullying, goal-setting and much more. The staple of the program, its signature Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camps and Clinics which have now spread throughout 10 states.

In 2011 Mike Simmel co-authored a semi-autobiographical children’s book about his life growing up as a child entitled Mighty Mike Bounces Back, published by Magination Press.

Donna talks to Brittany Viado, Director of Products and Marketing at NUTRiHERBS. At NutriHerbs, they take pride in their commitment to not only promoting holistic well-being but also contributing to a healthier planet. Therir brand is dedicated to sustainability, and they prioritize the use of environmentally friendly practices and clean ingredients in all their products.

Donna chats Patrick Alexander, Founder and Owner of Hypochlora. Hypochlora is a science-led skincare brand redefining the meaning of clean beauty through one hero ingredient: Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl). Naturally produced by the body, HOCl is a powerful molecule with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-repairing properties. Long trusted in wound care and medical settings, it's now gaining recognition as one of the gentlest yet most effective solutions for skin health.

Donna talks to Anwar Allen Co-Owner of Allens Scottish Shortbread. Allens Scottish Shortbread is a small-batch, hand-crafted shortbread cookie made in Charlottesville, Virginia, using a family recipe passed down from the owner's Scottish grandmother. It's known for its traditional Scottish shortbread flavor and is often given as a gift or enjoyed with tea, coffee, or spirits. The Allen Rabbit Family bakes their own batches of the beloved Scottish Shortbread recipe passed down from Grandma Rabbit of Scotland. Dawned in their finest Allen Tartan, the family enjoys their afternoon tea outside for a change from the usual four o'clock rest that they take together in their lovely rabbit hole.

Donna talks with Maven Huffman, YouTube Personality, Former WWE Wrestler is an American retired professional wrestler. The inaugural male winner of WWE Tough Enough, he went on to wrestle under his first name in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2001 to 2005, in which time he became a three-time Hardcore champion and was named 'Rookie of the Year' by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Since his departure from the WWE he has made occasional appearances on independent circuits and in the media, including two years as a presenter on HSN. Maven launched a YouTube channel in June 2023, on which he discusses his experience of being a professional wrestler.

Donna sits down again and talks to Evan Hirsch, Fashion Designer Evan Hirsch is a 25 year old fashion designer, entrepreneur, TV personality, stylist, make up artist, and content creator from New York. He is most known for his transforming dresses, under the name EvanHirschFashion on TikTok, where he posts for over 484,000 fans. His designs have been viewed by over 65 million worldwide viewers and have captured celebrity attention by the likes of Kim Petras.

Donna also welcomes back Harl

  continue reading

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