This week on the Season 4 finale we are talking to the amazing Dawn Lemay.  Dawn works in the entertainment industry as “Dawn of the Underground, giving a voice to those that can’t speak loud enough for themselves.  She works on stage, behind stage, in front of the camera, and behind the scenes making connections internationally to bring music, films, and events into light. Dawn has an insane work ethic, she’s been a part of over 20 projects in just the last few months alone. I can’t wait to sit down and find out what makes this kick ass, rockstar woman,  tick. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Mimi Loftus started her professional career in New York City teaching Literature, Writing, and Psychology at Monroe College in the Bronx, and then English and History at the Beacon School in Manhattan. After taking a complement of students to Cuba in 2000, Mimi moved to New Orleans (the northernmost Caribbean country!) where she was invited to participate in the National Writing Project. Shortly thereafter, she joined New Orleans Access Television as Education Coordinator and Senior Writer where she produced educational programming, wrote and administered several training grants, consulted on all film training programs developed by the City of New Orleans, and helped design curriculum for media programs offered in local schools. In addition, Mimi wrote the curriculum for film and video production, certified by the State of Louisiana, and taught Screenwriting and Introduction to Production at Louisiana Technical College. In 2009, Mimi returned to New York and to Monroe College as Director of the Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum. She was also a member of the Honors Executive Board, the Honors Program Coordinator for the Bronx campus, and taught Honors sections of Film as Literature, Expository Writing, and The Psychology of Child Development. Formerly the English and World Languages Department Head, Mimi currently teaches English and Humanities classes at Fusion Academy, a progressive private school in Southlake, Texas, where the student-teacher ratio is 1:1. At Fusion, Mimi writes and customizes her curriculum to meet each student's learning style and interests, while tailoring the instruction to capitalize on strengths and develop academic areas of growth and life skills. Her pedagogical approach is rooted in inquiry-based learning, where students develop authentic, real-world connections to the content through exploration and high-level questioning. A freelance writer since 2003, Mimi writes grants, submissions for RFQs and RFPs, feasibility studies, advertising copy, and screenplays. One of her feature-length screenplays was independently produced and internationally distributed through Maverick Entertainment. An avid traveler, Mimi has been to 40 US states and 14 foreign countries. She is literate in Spanish, and conversational in French and Italian. She earned her BA from the University of Massachusetts, her MA from Boston University, and a certificate from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. When she’s not scolding her students for ending sentences in prepositions, Mimi is hanging out with her dog Phoenix, attending nerdy events, spending time with her family, and practicing Jedi mind tricks on unsuspecting Padawans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

This week’s guest is Alicia Rogers. Alicia is a tv news producer in Los Angeles, CA. She’s worked at news stations around the country from east coast to west coast and in between, including the Midwest where she’s from. She was born and raised in Lawrence, KS but always knew she was meant to leave and explore the world. She was brought on at her current news station Spectrum News 1 to create, launch and produce a new weekend show. Earlier this spring she handed over her “baby” and took over her news station’s afternoon shows to build those up. If asked to describe herself, Alicia would use the words ambitious and relentless. She welcomes failure if it will get her that much closer to success. She’s a single mom of three amazing kids and believes they’re some of the best motivation when it comes to chasing her dreams and teaching them to do the same. She also has a special place in her heart for the doubters and naysayers. In her free time Alicia loves to read, attend her kids sporting events, work out, and do DIY crafting of any kind. Her message to the world? If you don’t go for it, you’ll never know. And if you’ve never experienced failure, you’ll never truly value success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

This week we have the amazing Carol Froelich. An opera singer / musical theater performer who has sung and spoken on many stages all over the world plus has run a successful business for 26 years in the natural health and wellness products field, been a single mother for 21 years and launched her documentary film company in 2019 and 20 + years in personal growth she has become an expert on pivoting your way to your dreams.  She brings her expertise in helping women and men get unstuck and gain clarity to go on and achieve their dreams with her coaching skills dedicating her life to help people live a life full of energy, power and clarity, no matter what age, so they can make an even bigger impact. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Laura Louise Persichetti is a Registered Psychotherapist, Amazon Best Selling Author, International Speaker, and Multifaceted Workshop Facilitator. She is the founder and director of Royal Arts Healing Academy. Laura has worked with parents, kids and families for over 15 years, offering programs, individual sessions and workshops designed to help parents understand their kids and kids to understand themselves.  Laura specializes in reducing stress and anxiety, often traveling to different cities to offer stress management programs for businesses and organizations. She has developed multiple programs during the global pandemic to support individuals and organizations in coping, managing and thriving during these difficult times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

This week on Deeply Rooted we are headed to Kenya to talk the amazing Iza Correll. She is one of the worlds finest people. She’s gives selflessly and unconditionally. I am so inspired by Iza and I can’t wait to sit down with her.   Seeing the failure of humanitarian aid to transform the health, happiness and security of children, Iza Correll founded OVI Healthcare.   Iza’s late nephew Ovidio (known as Ovi) passed away when he was four. He was an orphan in Guatemala in the process of being adopted by Iza’s sister. This tragedy inspired Iza to start the charity in his name. Today, Iza and her team run the charity from the OVI Children’s Hospital in Kenya.   Iza’s vision then and now is a world where no child is alone. She knows what works and sees it working every day. The next step is introducing this approach across Africa and Asia to end the orphan crisis and prevent poverty.   Iza Correll is an internationally acclaimed social entrepreneur, a dually licensed US Physician Assistant and Kenyan Clinical Officer, best selling author, and the youngest ever recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship (among fellow laureates US President Jimmy Carter, Michael J Fox and Christina Aguilera) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

This week on Deeply Rooted we are headed across the pond to meet the award winning hyper realistic artist Samantha Messias. Samantha is a genuine soul one of the most courageous people I know. She’s thrived through many trying times and her talent is truly a gift from god! I can’t wait to see what makes this Queen tick. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Season 4 opens up with my friend Ajay Gupta. Ajay has worked with some amazing people such as Tony Robbins and The Dalai Lama. He is one of the top speakers and mindset coaches in the world and he and is family are on a mission to help a billion people by 2023. He traveled the world by himself at 19 (I believe). He runs a great Clubhouse room with his Mom and Dad every morning at 7am CST. This guy is one of my favorite people.   If there is any episode of Deeply Rooted that you don’t want to miss, this is this one. I can’t wait! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8…AKA…THE THIRD SEASON FINALE...of Deeply-Rooted.  This week’s episode…our Season 3 Finale – woot, woot - ….features my cousin and Washburn University Assistant Basketball Coach, Jonathan Raney.  Jonathan Raney is entering his second season on the Ichabod coaching staff - after being named to the Ichabod coaching staff on Aug. 10, 2020 - bringing his wealth of experience, at different levels, to the Washburn bench. Prior to joining the Ichabods, Raney spent three seasons as the head coach at Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence finishing the season 22-2 before the season was cut short due to COVID-19. He has also spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach with the KC Run GMC summer program. With a billboard choice like “Spread Love” it’s easy to see why we chose this week’s featured guest – Jonathan Raney – for our Season 3…AKA…The Season -O- Couches’…finale. Buckle up…we’re going deep --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of Deeply-Rooted. This week’s featured guest is basketball trainer, coach, and legend….Leondra Davis. Dre is yet another one of those peeps that we -  at the Deeply-Rooted Show - feel lucky to know, as well as, have as part of our Deeply-Rooted tribe.  As a priceless part of his community, Leondra Davis gives EVERYTHING he has to his kids and the end results…speak for themselves, ten-fold. A dude who has faced countless losses, yet still manages to bounce back – as this week’s guest, Leonard Davis, has demonstrated many, many times over – is a force to be respected, honored, and most important of all….learned from. The level of mindset, in which Leondra has been able to produce – as well as – consistently maintained…no matter the obstacle or issue…is one in which awe-inspiring movies are based.  This is a can’t miss episode, my friends. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of Deeply-Rooted.  This week’s featured guest is coach, mentor, and father….Tobian Thomas…head of the Topeka Crush Organization.  The Crush = one of the most dominant and successful youth football organizations in the country…helping countless athletes find and achieve success.  Proof in the puddling…check out these stats from just one class of Crush kids…. 23 kids going to play college football, basketball, baseball or track. D1, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO. Can I get a BLING, BLING for that?!? Compete + Rock Solid + Unity + Sacrifice + Hard Work = CRUSH.  Something Tobian most definitely does. Tobian Thomas doesn’t teach football…rather, he teaches mindset…which, to all of us at the Deeply-Rooted Show = one of Tobian’s greatest strengths. Join us, as we dig deeper into what drives and makes the man that is Tobian Thomas, tic. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of Deeply-Rooted.  This week’s guest is LFK homegrown, turned Ottawa University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Aaron Siebenthall…who is in his seventh season as head coach after spending nine years as an assistant in the OU men's basketball program.  Under his leadership, Aaron led the Braves to win the 2019-20 KCAC Championship - qualifying them for the final NAIA Men’s Basketball Division II National Tournament, earning a trip to the ‘Round of 16’.  Siebenthall has coached three NAIA All-Americans, one KCAC Player of the Year, 23 All-KCAC performers and four All-KCAC Defensive Team selections. IF all that wasn’t enough, the men’s basketball team named him the KCAC Men’s Basketball Team of Character twice aaaaanddd he’s coached one CoSIDA Academic All-District, ten Daktronic Scholar Athletes, and three NAIA Scholar Teams.  WINNING at lots -o- stuff….to say the least. Alllllll that and a billboard, which would read “Great Teamwork Is The Only Way We Create The Breakthroughs That Define Our Career” I meeeeaaan…BEST COACH EVER, right?!?!?  Join us, in celebrating and giving flowers to…this week’s guest, Coach Aaron Siebenthall. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of Deeply-Rooted.  This week’s episode features guest Chris Dunlap – a graduate of Pittsburg State University, where he obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration and Economics…and then later went on to complete and obtain an M.B.A from Keller Graduate School of Management.  When asked, Chris attributes his success in life to his parents and their allowing of him to “quit. ”…in his words, “As counterintuitive as this may sound, by quitting things that I did not feel were a fit for me, it allowed me to identify my own passions and develop what I deemed a success”.  BLAM…I can hear the perspectives -a- shifting. Chris has spent his career in sales, with the last decade within software and technology. He also owns and runs Dunlap Venture Group, which holds under its umbrella an investment group, web development and application design firm, a social awareness clothing company, and an import/export entity.  Outside of work and business, he’s all about community involvement…to include, lending his web and graphics design talents to various non-profits such as Beloved Community Outreach and the Love Fellowship Men’s Shelter. Heavily vested in helping others via the volunteering of his time to small business consulting and teaching individuals about stock market fundamentals and investment strategy….Chris Dunlap is a rarity in his field and most definitely a bright shining - high vibing – light, to be celebrated. Tune in, to hear more about what he calls the ‘ripple effect’ and whys/how it’s behind him doing what he does. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of Deeply-Rooted.  This week’s featured guest an entity of his own…the incomparable, the notorious, the legendary…Mr. Craig Butler Sr.  A LFK staple, Mr. Butler has been a guiding light in our community for as long as time exists for me…AKA…I simply do not remember a time before him.  Please join us in celebrating and giving some MUCH deserved – waaaaay overdue – flowers to the man, who countless amounts of people have told me they describe as ‘the one who changed my life’. A CHILL producing, bold statement, to say the least…it really doesn’t get much better than that. Super excited for the super rare opportunity, to both honor and learn from this man…Mr. Craig Butler Sr. Come share the love. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of Deeply-Rooted.  Another great interview this week with featured guest, the brother Marques Browne. Here at Deeply-Rooted, one of our main focuses is on the importance of mindset…we believe it to be key and pretty much everything - in regards to achieving what we see as the ultimate goal in life….AKA…our motto: Kill the ego, ignite the soul. This week’s interview – with featured guest, Marques Browne – speaks of exactly that….exposing a real deal Holyfield example and proof of the power of simply rolling with the right mindset. Join us in hearing Marques speak of his adventures in life - from star athlete…to being homeless…to how he fought back…to eventually triumphing.  That right there = spot on, what Deeply-Rooted is all about. Authentic and Real. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

SEASON THREE PREMIER Y’ALL!!!  NO words can express how excited, happy, and beyond grateful we are to have you all rolling with us on our Deeply-Rooted Mission - kill the ego, ignite the soul…ultimately defining the vibe of the tribe. We appreciate you all for being a part of the Deeply-Rooted tribe and by bringing your ‘you’, we thank you for helping us to define the vibe. With that said… Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of Deeply-Rooted. For the premier of Deeply-Rooted Season 3, our goal was to get extra with it…to start off with a BANG…and BANG we got…it is our honor – here at the Deeply-Rooted show - to introduce this week’s featured guest, Mr. Charles Vest. Author of the bestselling book, ‘Ninja Sales Secrets: Skillful Sales Techniques That Work’, we had a high vibing – off the charts, energy producing – super solid sit down best with Charles…he’s an inspiration, to say the least. Scratch that…he makes YOU want to be an inspiration, to say the least. Join us for our Season 3 premier with bestselling author, Charles Best…and marinate with us, in all the priceless jewels he dropped. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Deeply-Rooted…our second season finale – woot, woot!!  For this week’s episode, we turned tables and flipped script…landing our Season 2 finale guest in the hot seat. Please join us in celebrating and giving some MUCH deserved flowers to the creator, innovator, levitator, host, visionary, leader, and seed…from which sprouted and grew the Deeply-Rooted podcast, web series, community, discussion group, social network, culture and vibe of the Deeply-Rooted tribe – my friend, Tony Wisdom…aka…Tony Gaines…aka…Don Dada of all things Deeply-Rooted. A locally grown –LFK legend – who’s a father first in his personal life…community oriented, to say the least….and has dedicated himself to the pursuit of healing oneself, for the sole purpose of then being able to heal and help and show others the way, as well. Professionally, he spent 20 years in the music business as a Producer, Engineer, Label Owner, and Executive. Tony is self-taught and self-trained – both in music and in the tools to create it – learning via perseverance, dedication, and a crazy level work ethic. All of with,he provided himself the opportunity to work with industry heavyweights such as Berner, Raekwon, Shock G, Tech N9ne, Rich the Factor, J Diggs, Young Buck, as well as,a slew of other artists. After many moons in the music industry, there came a point in life where Tony felt there to be a greater need or calling. His wish was to know the answers that can help you figure out what to do with your life or understand who you are and how you want to roll as a person.  Amassing a lot of information – via an insane reading habit he picked up, as well as, lots and lots of networking and speaking to peeps from all around the world in an attempt to gather and understand new perspectives - and then utilizing this information to form a more concrete view of himself and in turn, the world around him.  After which, gaining a better understanding of how life works – what is needed and not needed to have inner peace, be happy, feel cleansed, vibrate higher…aka…all the good stuff. Feeling the need to achieve balance between heart and mind…to experience healing, cleansing, and soothing of the soul, in order to obtain greater creativity, deeper awareness, a death of ego and one day, enlightenment…is what drives and is the core motivation for this week’s guest, our Deeply-Rooted creator and host, Tony Wisdom Gaines.  Fueled by a strong desire to excel…to keep challenging himself to be better and to keep raising his own personal bar of excellence….Tony is and always will be game for anything – forever aggressive when it comes to opportunities and his pursuit of them – all that ‘type A’ behavior and flair, while still naturally able to attune to the moods and emotions of others…organically, able to see, hear, and feel what others don’t – AKA – The Magic that is Tony Wisdom Gaines. With this incredible innate ability of seeing the future he wants to achieve almost as if it were in the present….that right there, is Law of Attraction in the most profound sense.  Tony is the perfect example of explosive dynamism and charisma – determined and focused – but at the same time humane and benevolent, always working for the greater good. Buckle up…we’re going EXTRA deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of Deeply-Rooted.  It’s power-house week on the Deeply-Rooted Show…a powerhouse of an episode, featuring a power house of a guest…Marla Arna Jackson.  A self-taught fiber artist, painter, doll maker, indigo dyer, shibori dyer portrait artist, seamstress, and last but most definitely not least, author.  POWERHOUSE, ya’ll. Dropping phrases like ‘The bitch died standing up’ and ‘Leroy Glow’ this is a CAN’T MISS opportunity to learn from a lady who’s dealt with, overcome, and seen it all….who will no doubt, outlast us all….Marla Arna Jackson. Buckle up...we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of Deeply-Rooted.  This week we are having a sit down - powwow of a chat -with serial entrepreneur and music producer - turned E-Sports Bar owner – Brandon “B-Will” Williams. A self-defined God-fearing father of three, who – despite adversities faced – did not allow the conditions in which he grew up, detour or define him. Success, as defined by Brandon = ‘being carefree…getting up and getting to do what I want to do’…an on point - goal oriented - mindset, which has been most beneficial in life…as reflected in his next level bounce backgame, in regards to rejection.  After years in the music industry, as well as, various other projects – Brandon had a vision – which no one else could see…buuuuuut being who he is at his core – aka – the magic that is him….he pushed the fuck thru. Never giving up - never giving in - never for once, giving away his power via second guessing himself or succumbing to the all shade being thrown his way.  Eventually – as it most often does when rolling with slay the day level perseverance…it all paid off and in turn, allowed Brandon “B-Will” Williams to take his vision from ‘I’ve got an idea’ to four years later…BOOM….opening E-Sports KC, in Shawnee, KS.  The entire time open = 100% drama free…a unicorn of an accomplishment, for sure. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of Deeply-Rooted.  We’ve got a real life LFK Superhero in the Deeply-Rooted house this week…All-Star Advocate Demetrius Kemp.  Community oriented, to say the least…Kempt has built a reputation as the ‘go-to’ guy for when a need or a cause presents itself.  Rolling like a Super-hero for Advocacy (flowing cape and all) Dee is forever willing to rally the troops and swoop in to help.  Driven by his empathetic nature, Dee Kemp is a self-prescribed ‘Buffer’ of sorts - often acting as a liaison’ between youth and the powers that be, with the single intent of shielding youth from any/all undue/unnecessary issues...trapped in a doom and gloom, unforgiving system . Allllllll about taking it back to the old school, Demetrious believes in ‘taking it back to the basics’ - respect being deeply rooted at the core of this belief - respect for ourselves, respect for our community, respect for our elders.  With this ‘back to the basics’ mindset – along with his boots on the ground approach – it is Demetrius Kemp’s goal to inspire others to lend a helping hand, as well. Not one for awards or recognition, or even thanks….instead, Dee asks that you simply, see what he does every day – then say to yourself ‘I can do that, too’…then go do it.  BOOM...that simple.  BE the change.  Join us in celebrating and giving well deserved flowers to local legend – aka – LFK Super-hero – aka – Mr. Demetrius Kemp. Buckle up…we’re going deep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeplyrootedshow/message