Tedi Talks

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Aug 2026

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Please join Tedi Parsons as he welcomes some pretty amazing people to join him on the Tedi Talks Podcast. This podcast is committed to helping others grow (both personally and professionally), thrive, prosper and succeed. We focus on providing information, data and resources that will help each of us to become the very best versions of ourselves. We are a motivational, educational and uplifting podcast, and our only goal is to help others discover their greatness, who they truly are meant to be.

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September 1, 2026Episode 2038 min

TT-S6-E20: Let's Talk About Beauty w/Nathan Puksta

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #20 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes to the podcast his special guest Nathan Puksta, the Founder & CEO of FILAMENT SCIENCES, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tedi and Nathan talk all about beauty with a focus on hair and skin. Nathan shares with us his very interesting journey into the hair industry, which includes a stop at Yale University, a life in China and an executive role at L'Oréal. Nathan shares with us what we should be doing with and not doing with our hair. Tedi gets schooled on the hair growth industry and so much more. This is a great episode that everyone will enjoy. To learn more about Nathan, you can connect with him at: Website: https://filamentsciences.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filamentsciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filamentsciences LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeepocean/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filamentsciences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filamentsciences Email: ideas@filamentsciences.com RESOURCES Sir Inkwell's (Website) SPONSORS : 7C Lingo Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

August 15, 2026Episode 1945 min

TT-S6-E19: Let's Talk About Family Addiction w/Tamara McAfee-Flowers

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #19 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes to the podcast his special guest Tamara McAfee-Flowers, a Published Author and Paralegal from Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Tamara have a very personal conversation about addiction and the heavy impact it has on families. Tamara shares with us her very personal journey of addiction she is experiencing with her three children. Tedi asks Tamara about her experiences as a woman of strong faith and how this has helped her on her journey. Tamara shares with us why she wrote her book: 'My Children's Addiction '. Tedi's favorite quote of the episode is when Tamara said " Don't stay where you're not wanted and do not where you're not invited ." This is a must listen to episode, raw and unfiltered. To learn more about Tamara, you can connect with her at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammy.mcafeeflowers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaramcafee/ Email: tamara.mcafee@gmail.com RESOURCES Tamara's Book: My Children’s Addiction by Tamara Flowers Article: ‘Addiction in America’ – Shutterproof.org Article: ‘Faith Through the Fire: A Michigan Mother’s Battle with Her Children’s Addiction’ – The New Citizens Press Addiction Resources - Addiction Recovery Resources (Website) FindTreatment.gov (Website) National Prevention Resources (Website) The Bread House Church, Lansing-Michigan (Website) SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Fusionary Formulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

August 1, 2026Episode 1844 min

TT-S6-E18: Let's Talk About Emotional Intelligence w/Shelley Davis-Boyd

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #18 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast his special guest Shelley Davis-Boyd, the President & CEO of Essdee & Compan, which is located in East Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Shelley talk all about Emotional Intelligence and how this can help us in both our personal and professional lives. Shelley explains what Emotional Quotient (EQ) is and shares wit us how using Emotional Intelligence can assist us in resolving conflict. Tedi's favorite line of the episode is when Shelley said "Feedback is data." This is a great listen for those who ever wanted to learn more about Emotional Intelligence. To learn more about Shelley, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.essdeeandco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleydavisboyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EssdeeCo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essdeeco/ Podcast: https://www.essdeeandco.com/podcast Email: hello@essdeeandco.com SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Fusionary Formulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

July 16, 2026Episode 1756 min

TT-S6-E17: Let's Talk About Using Critical Thinking Skills w/John Cuturilo

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #17 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest John Cuurilo, a counsellor, podcaster and citizen journalist. John is located in Melbourne, Australia. John and Tedi talk all about Critical Thinking, what it is and why it's important. John shares with us how we can destigmatize language and how we can use our words to clearly express what we men. Tedi ask John what are some of the ways we can use Critical Thinking skills in both our personal and professional life. If you are not sure what Critical Thinking skills are why their important, this is the conversation for you. To learn more about John, you can connect with him at: Website: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591699743210 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.cuturilo Podcast: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/podcast Blog: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/blog Email: your.listener.coaching@gmail.com SPONSORS : Successful Coaches Enterprise 7C Lingo The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

July 1, 2026Episode 1641 min

TT-S6-E-16 :Let’s Talk About Trauma w/Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #16 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand, a clinical psychologist from Monsey, New York. Tedi and Dr. Shtrambrand talk all about trauma. Dr. Shtrambrand explains trauma is not just family or generational, it can take on many forms. Tedi shares his past trauma and asks Dr. Shtrambrand about those who play the 'victim role'. Dr. Shtrambrand shares with us information about a technique that she uses with her patients called 'Brainspotting'. If you, or someone you know, has experienced any form of trauma, this is the perfect episode for you! To learn more about Dr. Shtrambrand, you can connect with her at: Website: https://testherapy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-shtrambrand-6b1598269/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587132343645 Blog: https://testherapy.com/blog/ Email: Drshtramrand@phdtherapist.net Phone: (516) 749-9731 SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Fusionary Formulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

June 16, 2026Episode 1549 min

TT-S6-E-15 :Let’s Talk About Taking Care of the Environment w/Elaine Sterrett-Isely

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #15 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes back his special guest, Elaine Sterrett-Isely, the Executive Director of the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance and a licensed attorney, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Elaine shares with us why protecting our water is so important and ways we can all be kinder to the environment. Tedi proves he's still a noodle-head and receives a lesson on fracking and what an inland waterway is. Elaine also provides us the history of Earth Day and how we can all be good stewards of the environment. This is another amazing episode where we learn ways we can be part of helping to change the world. To learn more about Elaine, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.saugatuckdunescoastalalliance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainesterrettisely/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saugatuckdunes.coastalalliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saugatuckdunescoastalalliance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saugatuckdunes Email: elaine@saugatuckdunescoastalalliance.com RESOURCES https://carbonmarketwatch.org/glossary/environmental-integrity/ https://earth.org/the-biggest-environmental-problems-of-our-lifetime/ SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Fusionary Formulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

June 2, 2026Episode 1446 min

TT-S6-E-14-: Let's Talk About Surviving a Toxic Workplace w/Amanda Chenkin

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #14 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Amanda Chenkin, the Founder, Counselor & Career Strategist of Choice Career Counseling, LLC, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Amanda and Tedi talk about how we can deal with a toxic workplace and those who cause it. Amanda shares with us some great tips and tools to surviving a toxic workplace, from dealing with it within the organization to psychological safety (protecting our mental health). Tedi and Amanda talk about HR's role in a toxic workplace and what to do if it is the CEO or someone in management who is causing all the toxicity. This is a very informative and educational episode, one that you def do not want to miss. To learn more about Amanda, you can connect with her at: Website: https://choicecareercounseling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/choice-career-counseling-llc/ Email: amanda@choicecareercounseling.com RESOURCES 9 Signs You’re in a Toxic Work Environment—and What to Do About It SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Fusionary Formulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

May 19, 2026Episode 1338 min

TT-S6-E-13-: Let's Talk About Being Bold, Black & Brilliant w/Rachel Dawson, JD

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #13 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Rachel Dawson, a Strategic Executive, Attorney & Certified Leadership Coach. Rachel is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rachel and Tedi talk about Rachel's book: ‘Bold, Black & Brilliant: A Black Woman's Guide to Career Confidence and Power’. Rachel shares with us why she wrote this book and encourages ALL women to read it, as well as men. Tedi shares a lot of data after hitting the Googler again and he and Rachel break it all down. Rachel shares with us the reason so many black women are overlooked in the workplace and ways we address the systematic and systemic racism that is ever present in today's workplace. This is a very informative and educational episode, one that you def do not want to miss. To learn more about Rachel, you can connect with her at: Website: https://www.racheldawsonconsulting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581707561310 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldawson5 RESOURCES Bold, Black & Brilliant A Black Woman’s Guide to Career Confidence & Power (book by Rachel Dawson, JD) First Alumna in Space (Article by the University of Michigan) Professor Timothy Snyder PONSORS : 7C Lingo Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

May 5, 2026Episode 1244 min

TT-S6-E-12-: Let's Talk About Healing the Impossible w/Dr. Lisa Koche

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #12 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Dr. Lisa Koche, a triple Board-Certified Physician, founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions, and lead physician and speaker for Tony Robbins’ Life Mastery Health Program. Dr. Koche is located in Tampa, Florida This is a must listen-to episode! Dr. Koche and Tedi have a fascinating conversation on what Functional and Personalized Root-Cause medicine is and the many benefits it brings. Dr. Koche shares with us her own past medical journey and how this was the reason she become a doctor. Dr. Koche explains what the LIT Journey is and tells us about her newest book: 'The Unwritten Prescription' (link below). This is a very informative and enlightening episode, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Dr. Koche, you can connect with her at: Website: https://spectrawellness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpectraWellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spectrawellnesstampa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisakoche/ RESOURCES The Unwritten Prescription (book by Dr. Lisa Koche) Get Lit: Simple Answers to Overcome Exhaustion, Escape Stress, Harness Limitless Energy, and Ignite Your Inner Athlete (book by Dr. Lisa Koche) SPONSORS : 7C Lingo Successful Coaches Enterprise The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):

April 17, 2026Episode 111 hr 2 min

TT-S6-E-11-: Let's Talk About Diversity (Unfiltered) w/Jenny Chen

Send us Fan Mail On Episode #11 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Jenny Chen, the CEO of Catalais Consulting Ltd., host of the ‘ Tune up Your Warrior’ podcast and a 2025 WP Female Trailblazer of the Year Excellence Awardee . Jenny is located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Jenny and Tedi have an amazing conversation (raw and unfiltered) all about DEI. We cover everything from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), what it means to be WOKE and why DEI must be a business imperative in today's businesses. Jenny shares with us her journey from China to Canada to the United States and back to Canada. She is open about the racism and misogyny she has experienced and provides us with some amazing information about how we can all do our part to make the world a better place. Favorite quote from Jenny: " We are all victims of a broken system ." ~ Mahatma Gandhi. This is a must listen-to episode! To learn more about Jenny, you can connect with her at: Website: https://catalais.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Catalais-Consulting-Ltd-61575512163749/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyyychen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chen-catalais/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/catalais JENNY'S PODCAST (Click here) Watch Jenny's Stand-up Comedy Debut for Charity (Click here) SPONSORS : GrazeCraze Okemos Fusionary Forumulas The opinions and statements made on the Tedi TalksPodcast are/or do not necessarily reflect those of the Tedi Talks Podcast or Tedi Parsons. To learn more, please visit: https://www.teditalks2.com/ The music used for this podcast was provided by: chill-house-vol-9-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io. https://filmmusic.io/standard-license . License (CC BY 4.0):