On Episode #12 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is flying solo for this short episode on PRIDE. Tedi shares what PRIDE is, how it all started and why its important (not only in the month of June, but all year round). Included with this episode is a brief history of how the LGBTQ+ movement got started, it's dark history and ways we can all become stronger Allies and supporters of our Queer brothers and sisters.

Tedi also shares his frustration with those who only recognize PRIDE during the month of June and the responsibilities of the Queer people to know and share our history. Included with this episode are several Resources to guide you through PRIDE month and our Queer history (below).

RESOURCES

Milestones in the American Gay Rights Movement
PRIDE Facts (GLAAD June 2024)
Facts And Statistics About The Impact Of Gun Violence On LGBTQ+ People
The Trevor Project (Website)
Reimagine Gender - Understanding Allyship
Matthew Shepard Foundation

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On Episode #11 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Lindsey Coffelt, the Owner of Graze Craze located in Okemos & Shelby Township, MI. Lindsey shares with us how she and her husband, Silas, got into the Graze Craze, opening two stores in Michigan. She shares with us their passion for providing amazing works of art through the Charcuterie Boards (a.k.a. Grazing Boards) and the many other items they offer at their two stores. Tedi provides a brief history of Charcuterie and Lindsey shares with us how Graze Craze only uses top quality items and farm fresh produce whenever possible or in season. Lindsey and Tedi talk about how the Grazing Boards are actually cost effective, not cost prohibitive. After listening to this episode, you will be craving some Graze Craze. You can connect with Lindsey at:

Lindsey Coffelt, Owner
Graze Craze: Charcuterie Boards & Boxes

Website- Okemos Store: https://www.grazecraze.com/okemos-mi
Website- Shelby Twp. Store: https://www.grazecraze.com/shelby-township-mi
Phone: Okemos Store: (517) 709-2828
Shelby Twp. Store: (586) 480-1125
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrazeCrazeOkemosMI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycoffelt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazecraze_okemos_mi/
Email: lindsey.coffelt@grazecraze.com

RESOURCES

Verterra (Website)

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On Episode #10 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Jenny Wagemann, Farmers Market & Breadbasket Food Pantry Manager at the Allen Farmers Market, located in Lansing, MI. Jenny shares with us all the amazing things happening at the Allen Farmers Market, including information about their popular Veggie Boxes and the Breadbasket Food Pantry. Tedi provides a brief history of the Allen Farmers Market and Jenny tells us all about the upcoming summer season at the Allens Farmers Market. We also learn about Jenny's love o hula-hooping and yoga. This is a fascinating and educational conversation, one you do not want to miss. You can connect with Jenny at:

Jenny Wagemann, Manager
Allen Farmers Market & Breadbasket Food Pantry

Website: https://allenneighborhoodcenter.org/market/
Phone: (517) 999-3911
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllenFarmersMarket
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-wagemann-32166356/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allenfarmersmarket/
Email: jennyw@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

RESOURCES

Flames 'N Dames (Facebook Page)
Peoples Yogas Studio Lansing

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On Episode #9 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Shelley Davis-Boyd, Integrare Collaborative, and Amy Mollitor, Intentional Energy Coaching. Amy and Shelley tell us all about their amazing Podcast Wild Wisdom Her, why they started this and why it's important to them both. Tedi asks Amy what 'Tapping' is and Shelley shares with her strong passion for helping others succeed. Both Amy and Shelley, who are both Certified Life Coaches (CLC), share with us how they use their life-skills and past experiences to empower women to success. This is a fascinating conversation, one you definitely do not want to miss, especially all the flubs, flaws and mistakes Tedi makes throughout the podcast. You can connect with Shelley & Amy at:

Shelley Davis Boyd, MBA, CAE, CLC
Certified Life Coach | Certified EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner | Speaker
Integrare Collaborative

Website: https://www.integrarecollaborative.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrareCollab
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mieshelimage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrarecollaborative/
Email: shelley@integrarecollaborative.com

Amy C. Mollitor, CPC, ELI-MP
Certified Life Coach & EFT Tapping Master Practitioner
Intentional Energy Coaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentionalenergycoaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycmollitor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycmollitor/
Email: amy@intentionalenergycoaching.com

Links & Resources:

Learn EFT Tapping - Reduce Anxiety & Improve Focus in Minutes! (Event)
Stress Management Workshop for Moms (Event: 5/11/2024)
Real Talk w/Tedi - Season #1, Episode #7

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On Episode #8 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about 517 Living's 10-Year Anniversary and ways this will be celebrated. Sarah provides us with an update on all the changes at 517 Living and what to look for and expect in 2024. Sarah also shares with us the benefits of being part of the 517 Living.com membership directory. Tedi and Sarah talk about using the 517 Living events page to learn what's going on in Lansing and how others can get connected. You can learn more about Sarah and 517 Living at:

517Living.com Website
517 Living Facebook Page
517 Living on Twitter
517 Living on Instagram

Allen Farmers Market (Allen Neighborhood Center)

S3-E-11: It's a 517 Living Kind of Thing Part II
S2-E-22: It's a 517 Living Kinda Thing

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back special guest Elaine Sterrett Isely, Deputy Director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Elaine talk about Earth Day (April 22, 2024) and how we can become better stewards when it comes to caring for our planet. Elaine provides with great information on what Climate Change is and how we can be part of the solution, and not part of the problem. Another exciting and educational episode with Elaine, one you do not want to miss. You can connect with Elaine at:

Email: esisely@wmeac.org
Website: https://wmeac.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMEAC/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-michigan-environmental-action-council
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmeac

RTWT S-2, E-7 w/Elaine Sterrett Isely (aired on 9/23/2021)
Earthday.org (Website)
Nasa.gov - What is Climate Change (Website)

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On Episode #6 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Derek Davis, a Cali Sober Bartender and Postpartum Doula, located in Southeast Michigan. Derek shares with us his journey as a Trans man and why his role as Mr. Trans Michigan 2024 is so important to him and the communities he serves. We learn what a Postpartum Doula is and what they do and that I am considered 'straight edged'. Tedi and Derek talk about their love of Sasha Colby and why so many conservatives are threatened by those in the Trans community. This is a 'nothing is off the table', no-holds barred conversation, one you definitely do not want to miss. You can connect with Derek at:

Derek Davis
Cali Sober Bartender & Postpartum Doula

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdavis
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satranic666/
Email: Derek32davis@gmail.com

Resources:
Trans Day of Visibility (March 31, 2024)
215 West Ferndale (Nightclub/Event Venue)
Trans USA Pageant (website)
Sash Colby (Winner of Season #15 or RuPaul's Drag Race)
International Childbirth Education Association (website)

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On Episode #5 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner of Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe, which is located in the historic Knapp's Building in downtown Lansing, MI. Tedi and Nikki talk about how the bakery and cafe got started and why it has a strong focus on those with food allergies. Nikki shares with us the amazing treats and more you can get at Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe and how they are connected with Hollywood. Nikki provides us with some great advice and resources on how you too can be a small business owner. You can connect with Nikki at:

Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner
Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe
Website: https://www.sweetencounterbakery.com/
Phone: (517) 730-5005
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetencounterbakery
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-thompson-frazier-a361b41
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetencounterbakery
Email: desserts@sweetencounterbakery.com

Resources:
https://rachelrodgers.com/

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