2020 was a circus disaster for sure, but the big top didn't fully catch fire. Trapeze artists fell, and the resilient got back up to take another swing. To borrow from what you'll soon hear, "but if you’re breathing today, you’ve made it this far. That’s no small thing. Incredible, even!" Wherever you are and whatever you're doing while you listen, kick back and soak it in. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT • 0:01:23 Terrie Peterson ... discovered that she may not be fast, but she can outlast  • 0:02:40 David Talbott ... running wasn't canceled, hit mileage goal of 2020  • 0:03:42 Keith Cartright ... finished Georgia Jewel 35 after third attempt  • 0:07:51 Bradley Ford ... pivoting business into new ventures  • 0:10:31 David Meyers ... we made it!  • 0:12:26 Gregory Byerline ... closing remarks    FOLLOW ALONG For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan   FEEDBACK Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here’s how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 

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#22 – Tell Me Something Good: 2020 Reflections

Here's a between-season update about what I've been up to, plans for Collected Clan Season Two, and a special song for the season that I hope hits you like it hit me.     WHAT I TALK ABOUT 0:01:13 What I've been up to video recap here 0:03:20 Someone Like Me podcast 0:04:38 Plans for Collected Clan Season Two follow on Facebook 0:07:31 Special song for the season hear here FOLLOW ALONG For Season One conversations, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan   FEEDBACK Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here’s how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 

Bonus – Between Seasons Update

In this episode, I'm flying solo because I have some interesting things to share as a wrap-up to Season 1. We're approaching the one year anniversary of recording the first Collected Clan episode, and it's been an exciting year introducing you to some of the outstanding people in my world that I've collected along the way. Collected not as objects, but as treasures from the journey. In each conversation, I learned something new about these people I've known for years...and some of them for what seems like a lifetime, but even so I learned something new. That right there is the power of conversation.      WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 0:00:40 Episode #19 recap 0:01:14 The reason for Collected Clan 0:02:50 Objective for Season 2 0:03:12 Season 1 listener feedback from Lyle 0:04:08 Inspiration in nature...about the cover photo 0:06:42 Non-Profit Spotlight: End Slavery Tennessee 0:08:51 How to connect with Collected Clan 0:09:46 Closing remarks 0:10:10 Season 1 listener feedback from Bob   RELATED INFO End Slavery Monologues ticket info This unique theatrical event features stories of survivors and those impacted by Human Trafficking to educate the audience about this issue.   NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT This episode’s Non-Profit Spotlight supports End Slavery Tennessee. End Slavery Tennessee provides comprehensive aftercare for human trafficking survivors, many of whom are minors...children and teenagers...who were sexually exploited throughout Tennessee. Every month in Tennessee, 94 minors are used for sex trafficking. Beyond sex trafficking, there's labor trafficking where goods and services are continually produced without compensating the laborer. The mission of End Slavery Tennessee is to promote healing of human trafficking survivors and strategically confront slavery in in the Volunteer State. Slavery seems like a rather harsh word. Didn't slavery end after the Civil War? Not exactly. If fact, there are more slaves now than at any time in history. Learn more about End Slavery Tennessee online at EndSlaveryTN.org. Watch the Voices of Freedom video on the home page. If you're in the Nashville area on February 1, 2019, you can hear real stories of survivors at the End Slavery Monologues event. Click here for ticket info.     FOLLOW ALONG For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan   FEEDBACK Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here’s how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 

#20 – Season 1 Wrap Up: Listener Feedback, Inspiration in nature, and a personal Non-Profit Spotlight

 My guest today is Stephen Tedeschi. Stephen is another artist in my world, and we've shared many a stage together with him at the helm of numerous dramatic arts performances, which, of course, we talk about here. He's very much Italian, and his fantastic family is always nearby. You'll even hear some of them in the background a time or two enjoying life together, and this will give you an accurate glimpse into a typical Tedeschi family day.   As always, we feature a Non-Profit Spotlight selected by our guest. Two actually.   Stick around to the end where we have a special holiday presentation for you. Stephen is very much a fan of the Christmas season, and we've got a special surprise for you.   Visit the show notes to see at www.collectedclan.com/stephentedeschi. There you'll see photos and supporting material and learn more about the non-profits Stephen supports. What We Talk About: 0:02:21 Why the dramatic arts? 0:08:19 Stage show history 0:10:39 Our creative paths crossing 0:12:30 Sewing, tailoring, and costume making 0:15:55 Gaining a son-in-law 0:21:06 The Arts Place and performing arts appreciation 0:24:48 How Stephen inspired my father/son relationship 0:29:22 About The Arts Place 0:34:24 Stephen's Italian heritage 0:36:37 Coffee talk 0:44:03 Life the Italian way 0:47:17 Origin of the Americano 0:48:37 Non-Profit Spotlights: Rejoice School of Ballet and Narrow Gate Foundation 0:51:19 Countdown to Christmas 0:54:01 A Tedeschi Family Christmas 1:00:21 The Spirit of Christmas 1:03:57 A Carpenter Family Christmas 1:05:33 Closing remarks 1:07:01 BONUS The Christmas story 1:12:07 BONUS The Magnificat spoken in Hebrew Follow Along: For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan [at] gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly   

#19 – Stephen Tedeschi: On Performing Arts, Being Italian, and the Joy of Christmas

In this bonus episode of Collected Clan, we kick off the holiday season right here at the start of Thanksgiving week with some audio thank you notes from previous guests and a few additional people for whom I'm grateful. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing while you listen, kick back and soak it in.   What We Talk About: 0:01:11 Bethany Torino from Episode 4 0:02:46 Tiffany Montero from Episode 14 0:04:21 John J. Thompson from Episode 10 0:05:58 Bradley Ford from Episode 11 and Episode 13 0:07:52 Ryan Ploecklman from East Coast Trail & Ultra Podcast 0:08:30 Tony Caldwell from Episode 16 0:10:07 Jenny Baker from Episode 7 0:11:21 Franklin Baker from Episode 7 0:11:53 Lauren Phelps from Episode 17 0:14:09 David Hooper from RED Podcast and Build A Big Podcast 0:15:07 Ginger Eldridge from Episode 8 0:16:59 Keith Cartwright from TwoTim47 Podcast 0:21:18 Chris Creed from Nashville Wedding Podcast 0:22:10 Abby Stahlschmidt from Episode 15 0:23:24 David Meyers from Episode 2 0:24:49 Elizabeth Foster from Episode 6 0:29:19 Closing remarks and the common thread 0:30:13 Gregory Byerline's audio thank you note 0:31:18 Ode To Joy snippet     Follow Along: For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan [at] gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly       

#18 – Bonus: Thank You Notes...Audio Time Capsules of Gratitude

Lauren Phelps is an accomplished creative entrepreneur. I first knew Lauren as she achieved great success with her clothing line LEONA then as a client when I had the opportunity to photograph several seasonal lookbooks of her fashion designs. She has continued her creative endeavors since then and now lives in New York where she continued her work in fashion then turned into an even deeper creative direction, which, of course, we talk about here.   What We Talk About 0:02:20 Nashville Fashion Week "Nashville Fashion Forward Fund" award 0:08:58 Where Lauren's creativity comes from 0:13:03 CEO as a title 0:20:20 Closing LEONA 0:23:14 Sweet home Alabama 0:28:28 Alabama to Nashville to New York 0:31:10 Why Paris 0:31:34 COO of Brandon Maxwell 0:34:37 Non-Profit Spotlight: Samual Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 0:36:59 Lauren's mother 0:43:32 How motherhood has impacted Lauren's work and world 0:47:17 "Each baby brings its own loaf of bread" 0:49:26 Motherhood and mothering without a mother 0:54:16 Moving to visual arts 0:58:21 Choosing materials for mixed media pieces 0:59:40 Lauren's creative process 1:02:37 Monochromania 1:05:37 My creative envy 1:08:03 Conversation as an audio portrait 1:11:03 "If you could have one more conversation with your Mom..." 1:12:44 Closing remarks     GUEST SOCIALS Learn more about Lauren Phelps at these links Official Website | Instagram | Facebook   FOLLOW ALONG For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan   FEEDBACK Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan [at] gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017   SUPPORT If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially and gain access to bonus content, mentions, and merchandise: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

#17 – Lauren Phelps: On Creativity, Pursuing Dreams, and Motherhood

 Tony Caldwell is a renowned hair dresser, entrepreneur, and fantastic conversationalist, as one would expect to experience when sitting in his salon chair. We talk about his first-hand experience behind the scenes at many New York Fashion Weeks, his path to owning his own salon, how he approaches each individual client who comes to him to look their best, plus the fragility of the human body, the #MeToo movement, and several other unexpected twists.   And as always, we feature a Non-Profit Spotlight selected by our guest. Kick back and eavesdrop on this conversation as if you were sitting in a salon chair. Just like his work, this one is a unique one.   Visit the show notes to see photos of Tony's creative hair styles and photos of some shoots we've done together at collectedclan.com/tonycaldwell   And finally, in every conversation we have, I encourage my guests to be real and raw if they so choose. Authenticity is essential. Sometimes that includes certain words or expressions that may not be suitable for young or sensitive ears. This is one of those episodes.   Topics Covered: 0:01:56 What Fashion Weeks are like 0:10:30 How Tony entered hair dressing career 0:12:00 Depression ended football career 0:14:31 The Viking gene 0:16:23 Fashion Week's creative inspiration 0:21:29 How a hair dresser determines hair style direction 0:23:54 The client challenge 0:30:11 Tony's worst client 0:31:58 Non-Profit Spotlight: Circle Recovery Meditation Group 0:33:48 Martial arts & self-defense 0:41:48 Knowing when NOT to do something 0:43:01 Fragility of the human body 0:43:33 Controlling adrenaline 0:46:29 OSHO Collective & entrepreneurship 0:55:25 Teaching and sharing knowledge 0:59:16 Twisting a good thing 1:03:12 #MeToo Movement by generation 1:10:50 The Science of Getting Rich 1:11:55 Getting info from the source 1:18:27 Power to the people 1:20:40 Closing remarks Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly 

#16 – Tony Caldwell: On Hair Dressing, Entrepreneurship, and the Ability To Choose

 My guest today is Abby Stahlschmidt. Abby is a professional model with whom I've worked several times, and she's also an accomplished violinist playing across the US and Europe. We talk about her music career so far and take a deep dive into the fashion and modeling world as we've both seen it, including a look at female objectification and how our work impacts people who see it. Abby also shares about a special organization she supports in this episode's Non-Profit Spotlight. We end our conversation with an elevating celebration of femininity plus the mention of another playlist related to our conversation.   After it's over check out that playlist and see photos and videos of Abby in the show notes at https://collectedclan.com/abbystahlschmidt Topics Covered: 0:01:26 Introduction 0:01:44 Abby the Violinist 0:02:19 Abby describes her music 0:03:29 Electric violin vs Acoustic violin 0:08:14 Musical career highlights 0:11:54 "Purple Rain" tribute cover 0:16:22 Designing a custom tuxedo 0:19:09 Non-Profit Spotlight: Camp Penuel 0:20:42 Modeling segment introduction 0:22:25 Photographing pageantland 0:25:47 How Abby started modeling career 0:28:56 Early along in modeling career 0:30:26 Parental guidance for modeling career 0:34:29 How Abby felt about her first photo shoot experience as a 12-year-old 0:36:49 A shady experience with another photographer and how her agency responded 0:39:27 Models are independent contractors 0:43:05 Modeling and female objectification 0:51:34 On retouching and superficiality 0:55:10 Intimate portraits and intent 0:58:31 Pre-sunrise photoshoot 1:01:48 Celebrating feminity 1:04:35 Songs that celebrate women 1:08:15 Closing remarks Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

#15 – Abby Stahlschmidt: On Modeling, Objectification and A Little Bit of Music

n this episode, we hear from Tiffany Montero and how she's navigating life through the lens of high-functioning autism and the redemptive power of adoption and how she made a conscious connection with her own birth mom as a birth mom herself. This is real life in some honest, candid storytelling and conversation. Plus a special Non-Profit Spotlight that'll shed some light on how easy it is to help someone else on their journey. Topics Covered: 0:01:11 How we met 0:01:32 Ragnar Relay experience 0:03:32 High functioning autism & running (Last Ragnar leg)." 0:05:06 Last Ragnar leg and running with Peter 0:08:53 The mental aspect of running 0:10:59 Sidelined by fear of failure and outside overload.1 0:17:03 Trail running vs road running 0:19:49 Trying to fit into Junior High 0:22:59 Tiffany's first 50K 0:33:38 Pushing outside your comfort zone 0:36:04 The importance of a tiny village 0:38:52 Getting real with running 0:40:57 The Run Home 0:50:38 Seeing your son again 1:03:20 Adoption and medical DNA 1:08:31 The Run Home and the road to her girls 1:10:16 Writing about her healing 1:13:05 Non-Profit Spotlight: "Sunday Sandwiches) Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

#14 – Tiffany Montero: On Autism, Adoption, and Running To Heal

In this episode, we have the second half of the conversation with my friend Bradley Ford about his career in music, our love of music and musicals, the impact of music on society through education and so much more, including what it's like to have experienced a school shooting first hand. This conversation took many twists and turns and returns upon itself into a woven storyline that created the longest episode so far. Be sure you listen to Part 1 (aka Episode #11) which delivered the hilarity of two Scotch and Bourbon fueled friends spinning a yarn that continues into Part 2. As you listen to each episode, you'll hear that thread come through which is the power of empathy and how that is formed through music. So this is Part 2 of the two-part conversational biography.   Topics Covered: 0:01:23 Turning the tide of separation and racism 0:03:57 "Colored People" by dc Talk 0:06:40 Rediscovery with the Shuffle button 0:14:51 Non-Profit Spotlight: Waves of Grace 0:18:04 Living through a school shooting 0:37:07 Required reading: Martin Luther King, Jr. 0:40:30 The state of American education Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly    

#13 – Bradley Ford: Guitarist, DJ, Music Man (Part 2)

 I have a special treat for you as Father's Day approaches. This episode is a collection of unreleased material from previous episodes with guests who are fathers, an extension of Episode #9 that was Mother's Day. This podcast series is all about conversation, which is much more than an interview. They're two-sided; not just one-sided Q&A. To that end, I don't keep a list of questions to ask every guest. Except in this case. There's one question I asked each guest. One topic, rather, that I covered with each guest. And that's what I have in store for you today.   Topics Covered: 0:02:16 David Meyers from Episode 2 0:08:50 Markus Garza from Episode 3 0:11:25 John J. Thompson from Episode 10 0:16:35 AD: Molliepop Studios 0:17:13 Bradley Ford from Episode 11 0:19:12 Gregory Byerline, your host Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly   SPONSOR ... Molliepop Studios This episode is brought to you by Molliepop Studios, specializing in lifestyle portraiture of children and families. At Molliepop Studios, we capture that special smile, a mischievous smirk, a quick kiss for Daddy, or a special secret or snuggle with Mommy...like the cover image for this episode which was made by Molliepop Studios. And sometimes even the furry, barking kind of child. Please visit online at www.molliepopstudios.com or on Facebook at Molliepop Studios and book your session today to make your own photographic time capsules.

#12 – Father's Day Memos...Saying It Forward

In this episode, I talk with my friend Bradley Ford about his career in music, our love of music and musicals, the impact of music on society through education and so much more, including what it's like to have experienced a school shooting first hand. This conversation took many twists and turns and returns upon itself into a woven storyline that created the longest episode so far. So this is Part 1 of the two-part conversational biography. Topics Covered: 0:02:17 Grown men gushing over Celine Dion 0:05:23 Celine Dion is the female Meat Loaf 0:08:23 Jafar lipsyncs Eric Carmen 09:55 Shared deep love of music 0:12:27 From Muffin to Bleach with Bradley on guitar 0:22:37 Impact of music on the creator and the listener 0:31:15 One of the most underrated rock records of all time 0:33:36 Hearing in technicolor 0:39:47 Phantom of the Opera 0:46:28 Life and humanity through the lens of The Greatest Showman 0:57:39 "A beautiful crap shoot of life" Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

#11 – Bradley Ford: Guitarist, DJ, Music Man (Part 1)

In this episode, I talk with John J. Thompson. Though we met less than 10 years ago, John and I share a rather parallel life that was exciting to explore in this conversation about our shared Central Illinois roots and about signing his own adoption papers, how forgiveness is actually connected to understanding, the unique community that was Cornerstone Festival, his book called Jesus Bread & Chocolate: Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass Market World, and so much more. Topics Covered: 0:02:02 Our parallel life 0:12:10 Living in and out of hiding with a con-man father 0:15:28 The making of a con-man father 0:17:59 The forgiveness process 0:21:52 Counting native Nashvillians 0:22:43 Moving to Music City 0:23:48 The beginnings of a music library 0:26:35 Tales from the late great Cornerstone Festival 0:31:43 The rise and fall of True Tunes 0:35:54 "I'm cool with Africa, just don't send me to Nashville" 0:44:42 Grand ideals dashed upon the rocks 0:53:43 About Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate book 1:07:38 John's upcoming projects 1:08:17 Deep admiration for Phil Keaggy 1:10:03 Non-Profit Spotlight: Compassion International 01:10:18 How to connect with John online Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

#10 – John J. Thompson: Musician, Author, Troubadour

In this bonus episode, I have a special treat for you. This episode is a collection of unreleased material from previous episodes with guests who are mothers. This podcast series is all about conversation, which is much more than an interview. They're two-sided; not just one-sided Q&A. To that end, I don't keep a list of questions to ask every guest. Except in this case. There's one question I asked each guest. One topic, rather, that I covered with each guest. And that's what I have in store for you today. Topics Covered: 0:02:10 Tanya Willis from Episode 5 0:05:06 Ginger Eldridge from Episode 8 0:06:23 Bethany Torino from Episode 4 0:12:34 Elizabeth Foster from Episode 6 0:13:11 AD: Molliepop Studios 0:13:43 Jenny Baker from Episode 7 Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly   SPONSOR ... Molliepop Studios This episode is brought to you by Molliepop Studios, specializing in lifestyle portraiture of children and families. At Molliepop Studios, we capture that special smile, a mischievious smirk, a quick kiss for Daddy, or a special secret or snuggle with Mommy...like the cover image for this episode which was made by Molliepop Studios. And sometimes even the furry, barking kind of child. Please visit online at www.molliepopstudios.com or on Facebook at Molliepop Studios and book your session today to make your own photographic time capsules.

#9 – Bonus: Mother's Day Memos...Saying It Forward

In this episode, I reconnect with Ginger Eldridge, someone I've known for nearly the entire 26 years I've lived in Nashville. We talk about music business life in Nashville, the impact we both experienced knowing the late great Landy Gardner, getting to second base with Dolly Parton, doing life with an out ex-spouse, and so much more. She's a Mother. She's a Survivor. And she's an Honorer. Listen, you'll see. We go light we go deep then we go light then we go deep again then light again as we cover a lot of memory ground in this conversation. Visit the show notes at www.collectedclan.com/gingereldridge for links to topics discussed and supplemental material. Topics Covered: 0:02:14 College survival and Nashville arrival 0:09:16 Experiences in Christ Church Choir 0:13:10 Getting to 2nd base with Dolly Parton 0:21:14 Career on Music Row 0:27:10 Discarding stuff and heavy memories 0:31:30 The legacy of Landy Gardner 0:39:52 Coffee the Italian way 0:44:28 The legacy of Landy Gardner, part two 0:48:02 Adulting with an ex-spouse 0:54:54 Stairway To Heaven 0:59:48 Non-Profit Spotlight: Alive Hospice 1:01:04 Celebrity bucket list introductions 1:08:40 Importance of divorced parents staying close by for the kids 1:13:16 Doing life with an out ex-spouse 1:39:24 My shocking musical confession Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly    

#8 – Ginger Eldridge: Mother, Survivor, Honorer

Welcome to Collected Clan ... the podcast featuring conversational biographies of relatable people with real stories of triumph and tragedy plus successes and setbacks. I'm your host Gregory Byerline. People often come and go, but these are the company you keep. Everyday people making their mark. Lots of interesting conversations heading your way as we talk about life's ups, downs, and all arounds.

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