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LJ Walker is one of the founders of the Facebook group "The MLM Who Must Not Be Named.” It's one if not the only anti-MLM (Multi Level Marketing) groups with all LGBTQ founders. The popular group (13K followers) has done an amazing job of creating a sense of community by welcoming all, anti-MLMers and ex distributors. LJ discusses the inspiration for starting the group, the power of anti-MLM education, and the clear similarities of MLM’s and cults. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with Abby Bural, a nutritional scientist with first hand experience witnessing the unethical business practices of Herbalife after working at two Herbalife stores/gyms, not as a distributor but as a fitness coach and scientist. Abby talks about being physically cornered by her boss at work to join Herbalife and how one Herbalife store would recruit essential healthcare workers with false promises of financial freedom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

START OF SEASON 3!!! Julie Kidd, comedian, mom, and creator of Funniest Housewives chats with Steph about her new book, “The Funniest Housewives – When Laughter and Inspiration Collide." They discuss Julie's start in comedy in the early 90's and the continued drive she has to help female stand-ups in a heavily male dominated industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Judith Beay talks to Tom about growing up in the foster care system in Milwaukee. Eventually she met Tom's mom, Eileen, who matched her with a family. Judith talks how this stability gave her confidence moving forward as she pursued her degree and her career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph interviews an ex-MLMer, Kevin Reyes. Kevin was recruited by the multi-level marketing company, People Helping People (PHP) at a mall in 2019. Kevin tells us who they're told to target, insight into manipulation tactics by the people at the top of the pyramid, and how they're using the pandemic to sell their MLM to those most vulnerable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Iggy Samaniego is an up and coming comedian based out of El Paso, Texas. I met Iggy in Tucson a few years ago and we bonded over life in Juarez. Iggy talks about his mom escaping a "messed up" situation in Juarez for a better life in El Paso.  Iggy struggled with the gang life in his early teens but eventually found his way out and built a life for himself in El Paso.  He talks about how he got into the gang life and how his mom motivated him to get out of it.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

On this episode Tom talks to Chris and Alison Edwards. They talk how Chris's mom brought them together while in intensive care. Chris talks growing up black in Orange County. They talk being in a mixed race relationship and the issues they face. We also talk dealing with this current racial and political climate.  Alison helps me better understand the Black Lives Matter movement. How they're making us think and how moving forward we need to focus on the people that want change and work with them to achieve that change. Check out the organization Alison works with here: http://ochumanrelations.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

One of the most influential people in my comedy career and life is my brother Tim Clark. He actually first took a comedy class and as I've always done I followed in his footsteps. I guess the only difference is I kept going and he became a successful business man. My brother has traveled the world for his job and in 1998 in Sao Paolo, Brazil he was carjacked at gun point, thrown into the trunk of his car, and forced to withdraw money from various ATMs around the city.  On this episode he tells the whole story of the almost 10 hour ordeal and how he made it out alive.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Our guest is Sam Tallent, a very funny comedian, turned author.  I heard about Sam's book "Running the Light" from several well-respected comedians and being a comedian myself I knew I had to check it out. Sam does an amazing job capturing the ups and downs (and in this book it's mainly the downs) of doing stand up comedy on the road.  I read the book in two days and once I finished I knew I wanted to have Sam on the podcast.  We discuss the book, his writing style, his comedy and the main character Billy Ray Schafer.  This is a great episode for any aspiring author for how to get started and more importantly how to finish that novel we all want to write. To learn more about Sam and to purchase his book go to SamTallent.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Ivan Leon is a creative-art director, dancer, photographer, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. Leon's strong work ethic and charisma is the reason his new company, iiEntertainment is already a hot commodity in the industry. iiEntertainment specializes in visuals, live performance and photography with musicians and fashion brands. Leon talks about how growing up in Harlem influenced his all inclusive art and business. You will fall in love with Leon's free spirit charm! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

John Garrett is a very funny stand up comedian who has made it big as a corporate speaker working all across the country. We talk our beginnings in Milwaukee, life in comedy and his move to performing for companies. We also discuss his new book: "What's Your "And"?  In the book John talks about finding and pursuing your passions beyond just what you do for a living.   The book will be coming out on September 15th. For more information on John and to purchase his book go HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with high school friend Dominique Baños. Dominique is a proud Black and Latino attorney and founder of DBLO (Dominique Baños Law Office). We cover a lot!  The importance of education, her experiences of racism, first impressions of law enforcement, Black Lives Matter movement, the justice system, Trump administration, and what it was like (briefly) representing Suge Knight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

In this episode, Steph chats with one of Hawaii’s favorite comedians and producers, Justine Smith. In Hawaii, Justine has opened for Pauly Shore and JP Sears . They chat about the growing Hawaiian comedy scene and the opportunities and support she’s able to give other female comedians through her business, Dirty Girl Comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

In this episode, Ainsley Harrison, a college student and ex Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) distributor for Monat talks about her experience in an MLM and their shady ways of business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Marc Yaffee may have started his comedy career later than most, but he has quickly moved up the comedy ladder with two comedy specials, touring around the world and even shooting a TV pilot. Marc talks being a driver's education instructor prior to starting comedy, being a Native American in comedy and helping to create the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, and the inspiration for his TV pilot. Marc also gets personal talking about learning who his birth parents were later on in life and we also get into all the wonderful projects he's currently working on. You can check those out on his WEBSITE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph and Tami Leckie chat all things rescue bulldogs! Tami has been fostering and volunteering for Orange County’s SoCal Bulldog Rescue for over 10 years. She’s found homes and rehabilitated over 100 bulldogs, including our beloved Abigail, who passed away in December at 12 years of age.  After moving to Tennessee, Tami discusses the difference between dog parents in Southern California and The South. And what it’s like bonding with rescue dogs in foster and having to re-home them.  ON A VERY HAPPY NOTE, shortly after this podcast Tami helped us find a French Bulldog rescue named Ruby, who is now in her forever home with us. Click for info on So Cal Bulldog Rescue Follow Ruby on Instagram HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

As we get back into live performances, virtual comedy shows have been a substitute for comedians to do stand-up comedy.  Erik was one of the first comedians to fully embrace virtual comedy shows. He discusses his personal experience with virtual comedy shows--what works and what doesn't. Is there going to be a balance of virtual and live comedy for awhile or will virtual comedy shows come to an end in the near future? Find out all this and more on this episode! http://erikescobarcomedy.com @erikescobar on Twitter & Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with Martha Trusome Smith, creator of Grombre. With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, Grombre is a platform for women speaking their truth on their decision to go gray.  What started as an idea has transformed into a movement.  Steph and Martha chat about how gray haired women are perceived in society and how Grombre is challenging the status quo and redefining beauty. GROMBRE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support