My next guest has been living with, and more accurately, thriving with a terminal cancer diagnosis since 2002. In this episode, we'll discuss the numerous and creative ways she refuses to let the diagnosis kill her. 

And then, she will share what cancer has taught her and what kinds of inventive ways she expresses herself as a result.

I first met my guest in 2011 when she donned a Wonder Woman outfit and marched in a Seattle area parade to promote a non-profit organization that raised funds for bucket wishes for children dealing with cancer.

Since then, she's written articles for her blog, jumped out of airplanes 40 times, even after she broke her back in a skydiving accident, climbed nearly every peak in Washington State and now, she swims in the frigid waters of the Puget Sound.

I'd like to introduce Susan Story to InSpiris Audio Magazine.

Susan's website: https://lovesusanstory.godaddysites.com

Consider subscribing to the podcast at InSpiris-podcast.com.

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro narration: MacKenzie Webster

I discovered my next guest as I cleaned pools in Key West in 2019. As a creative person, a novelist and digital storyteller, I sought to listen to podcasts by people walking their creative journey.

Dave Szweduik produces a few different podcasts, but he captured my attention with Adventures in Creativity.

We spoke for nearly two hours on a number of subjects related to life, creativity and the importance of being and doing. Of course, this episode is edited a bit for time, but I saved all the best parts.

I'd like to welcome David Szweduik to InSpiris Audio Magazine.

David can be found at usuallydave.com. He also can be found on Instagram and Twitter; @davidszweduik

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro Narration: MacKenzie Webster

My next guest is a Key West Native, a multiple business owner, people connector, ardent swimmer and professional Mermaid.

She has established numerous mermaid festivals and recently created an app to connect mermaids around the globe.

There's a lot more to her, but you'll just have to listen to the show.

InSpiris Audio Magazine would like to introduce Kristi Ann Mills to the show.

Kristi Ann Mills can be found at www.keywestmermaidfestival.com.

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro Narration: MacKenzie Webster

My next guest has many facets, bicyclist, adventurer, photographer, musician, former sound engineer. This unassuming man has roots in the agriculturally rich lands of Ohio, but proceeded west to find his unique identity.

InSpiris Audio Magazine would like to introduce Chuck Haney to the show.

Chuck Haney (and his chuck-full portfolio) can be found at www.chuckhaney.com.

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro Narration: MacKenzie Webster

My next guest wears many disparate hats. He's a photographer, a writer, a former Boeing engineer, which means he worked on rockets and aerodynamics.

He's ridden a bicycle across the united states and strolled across Scotland. He and a friend have their own podcast that focuses on Whidbey island writers. Whidbey island is situated in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle.

And this is where I met him when I began publishing InSpiris magazine in 2008. He wrote a column for me, for which I was very thankful.

He still writes and still shoots amazing photographs, but currently, his professional life has led him to real estate, which allows him to socialize with all manner of new friends.

Tom Trimbath can be found at his website: https://trimbathcreative.net/

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro Narration: MacKenzie Webster

Photographer, model, writer, Air Force veteran and friend, Alicia Borja is expanding her new life through creativity and inspiration.

We spoke about how everything has changed for the better since she left active duty.

Alicia can be reached through her Instagram page, either at thegranfinali or thegranfinali_photography. She adds a website is coming soon.

Consider subscribing to the podcast at InSpiris-podcast.com.

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro narration: MacKenzie Webster

InSpiris Audio Magazine talks with Author Mark Piggott, a former US Navy Sailor and former shipmate of your host.

Mark Piggott's first book, Forever Avalon was published in 2009 and most recently, Mark published the third book in his Forever Avalon series, The Outlander War in 2020. He is currently working on the fourth book in the Forever Avalon series, The Prometheus Engine, and a new fantasy/adventure series, The Last Magus.

If you want to know more about Mark Piggott, visit his website at https://authormarkpiggott.wordpress.com.

Consider subscribing to the podcast at InSpiris-podcast.com. A narrated excerpt will be available to you.

Music: Leland Hirschman

Intro narration: MacKenzie Webster

InSpiris Audio Magazine has a conversation with a retired special forces soldier, who employed creativity to solve problems while he served. Now, Randy Kerlee is using it to make his life more fulfilling.

** Mature Language and drug references

Randy Kerlee's website: https://www.savelives1staid.com/

InSpiris Audio Magazine website: inspiris-podcast.com

Music by Leland Hirschman

Intro narration by MacKenzie Webster

I introduce InSpiris Audio Magazine to you, the listener.

InSpiris Audio Magazine is a story-telling vehicle where a variety of creatives, artisans, writers, photographers, etc. share what creativity means to them.

Among their tales of inspiration, there will be essays, fiction stories and novel excerpts.

The goal is is to promote people's hard work by sharing it with you.

But why should you listen?

Because you might become inspired to imagine your own story. You might be looking for a signal of sorts to embark on your own adventure.

Well, here it is.

InSpiris Audio Magazine is a podcast that focuses on creativity, inspiration and imagination.

I hope you enjoy listening.