Today on Conscious Talk… Intuition. Everyone has it, but few make use of it in their daily lives. We’ve found someone who does and she’s written a book about it. We’ll talk to Karoleen Fober, author of “Opening to Divine Intervention: Expand and Strengthen Your Intuitive Abilities and Spiritual Connection. Website: www.KaroleenFober.com

Conscious Talk Radio - 05-05-25 - Opening to Divine Intervention

Our friend Lauren Archer is back from Thailand and ready for another hour with Mantz and Mitchell. She shares reflections from her journey of spending six months living abroad in Thailand.

Mantz & Mitchell - 05-03-25 - Lauren Archer's 6 Months in Thailand

Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode of Diasporaa, host Aditya Mehta sits down with Sam Bhatnagar, an entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC, originally from Chandigarh, India, who shares his remarkable immigration journey. Sam recounts his early life spent in Kenya, transitioning to Canada in 2005, and the challenges and triumphs along the way. He discusses the importance of adapting to a new culture while staying rooted in one's heritage, and his family's successful venture into the financial advisory business. The conversation explores the dynamics of the Indian community in East Africa, the process of immigration to Canada, and insightful advice for new immigrants. The episode also touches on Sam's personal life, including his experience with the Canadian health system during his son's birth and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance in a family-run business.

00:00 Introduction to Diasporaa
00:21 Meet Sam Bhatnagar: From Chandigarh to Vancouver
02:20 Life in Kenya: A Journey of 17 Years
03:54 The Indian Community in East Africa
09:02 Moving to Canada: A Family Decision
12:21 Settling in Canada: First Impressions and Challenges
13:58 Starting Over: New Jobs and New Beginnings
17:04 Building a Financial Advisory Business
22:47 Advice for New Immigrants
25:31 Overcoming Negative Experiences
26:21 The Importance of Reaching Out
29:25 Balancing Cultural Exposure
32:04 Managing Family Business Dynamics
36:42 Navigating Parenthood and Healthcare
41:51 Building Connections and Abundance Mindset
47:36 Funny Cultural Mix-Ups
49:31 Nostalgic Sounds and Smells
51:11 Conclusion and Farewell

List of Resources:
Chandigarh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh 
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: https://boardoftrade.com/ 
Gujaratis in East Africa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_people#East_Africa 
Lake Victoria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Victoria 
Best Cities for Quality of Life Rankings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_quality_of_life_indices 

About the Podcast: 

Diasporaa was the name of Aditya's startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.

Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora and uncovering how much we have in common despite our differences. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST. 

About Aditya Mehta:

Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.

He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.

Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube 
-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa 
-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify
-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple 
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

Diasporaa 05-07-25 Jambo, eh?: Sam Bhatnagar’s Journey from Kenya to Canada

“TAURUS MOON CYCLE: Mystic Rectangle” presented by Talk Cosmos Kaleidoscope Visions.

The Taurus Moon Cycle includes a Scorpio Full Moon accentuating actions to renew our empowerment.  We continue to intensely refigure how to rebirth our multitude of interacting relationships with all aspects of life,” said Sue Minahan, founder, and host of the weekly show. “All planetary energies move forward making plans, but focus reapproaches the paths we took from December to now manifest. Understanding the lunar cycle impacts one’s foundation, emotions, and emotional story.”

The moon's our personal planet regulating the past coming into the present. Weekly the moon systematic monthly cycle transitions from the New Moon to first quarter, Full Moon, and third quarter moon phases. Daily transiting 12-13 degrees, the moon moves through a Zodiac sign in two & a half days. Join Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i with Kaleidoscope Visions panel members, Amanda Pierce, and John Chinworth of Seattle. Bios below and on Talk Cosmos website for Season 8. Subscribe on Talk Cosmos website. Follow on YouTube @TalkCosmos. Weekly on YouTube, Facebook, Radio and Podcasts.

JOHN CHINWORTH: Consultant, Conference Lecturer, Writer/Poet. Diploma from the International Academy of Astrology (IAA) in 2021.  More than two decades of experience. https://www.skypathastro.com/ email: ... at NORWAC, and SFAS | Obsessed with mythology & branded the Greco-Roman pantheon into his psyche | Past board member of WSAA |Teaches and mentors developmentally disabled and resource students for many years | Pens poems and does road trips around Washington. https://www.skypathastro.com

AMANDA PIERCE: Blends her eclectic style of astrology and energy magic around a soul-centered approach to life and healing. With a B.A. in Psychology, Astrology and Energy Work Consultation | Meditation | Writing & Editing. Empowerment-based Meditation: teaching in-person 4-week series classes. Amandamoonastrology@gmail.com Past WSAA Board Member | UAC 2018 Volunteer Coordinator.

SUE ‘ROSE’ MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, studying Vibrational Astrology. Speaker, Writer. Dwarf Planet Astrology graduate and tutor; Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Charter Member; Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist & musician. Mythology enthusiast. Founder of Talk Cosmos delivering weekly insightful conversations to awaken heart and soul-growth consciousness. 2025 Season 8. https://www.talkcosmos.com/

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Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that’s shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue’s lifetime of peering into astrology.

“Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions.  Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue.

Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy’s never destroyed, energy only changes.”

Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!

Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

Talk Cosmos 05-04-25 Kaleidoscope Visions - TAURUS MOON CYCLE - Mystic Rectangle

This week on Wisdom from the Wardrobe, we dive headfirst into the accessory abyss—where style meets sparkle, and trends get a little cheeky. The gang unpacks Spring/Summer 2025 accessory trends that are anything but basic. Think pearls with a twist, futuristic sunglasses that scream "meet me on Mars," beaded beauties, sculptural stunners, and a sea breeze of coastal-cool inspo. Your accessories are about to get a major main-character moment.

 

But first, Bec’s in the News spills the sustainable tea on Phia, the new online consignment platform co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter (no, not that daughter) and her college pal. With tech titans not footing the bill and AI raising sustainability eyebrows, is this the future of fashion resale—or just another drop in the digital ocean?

 

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and the style scoop that keeps your wardrobe wonderfully wise. Happy Listening

Wisdom From The Wardrobe 04-28-25 Pearl Jam & Future Glam


On this edition of The Mother’s Justice Show: Rev Harriett welcomes back Clarence Williams of the Retired Black Firefighters to give an update on the fight to get back the house the black firefight org owned in Seattle. Eddie Rye, Hayward Evans and Roberto Jourdan join the discussion as well. Then Eddie Rye and Haywood Evans talk about what's happening in Seattle and beyond

Mother’s Justice Show With Rev. Harriett Walden 05-05-25

On this edition of Shmooze Radio (originally aired 4/16/13) Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky talks about what it means to be a Jew.

Shmooze Radio -What's A Jew?

Episode 074: Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part II Ashley and JD continue their wide-ranging conversation with Deena Mehta, this week focusing on how her experiences in helping modernize India's economy and politics has influenced (and was influenced by) her own personal beliefs, practice, and resilience in pursuing her goals and living by her values. Among the many pearls of wisdom provided are stories rich in heart, humor, and perspectives that can resonate with any of us, no matter who we are or where we come from. This might be an episode to listen to twice, just to take it all in! 

Staying Power 05-06-25 Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part II

DAMTT: Pizza Toppings

The bridal shower Stacy hosted provided lots of fodder for the show this week; she thought her advice for the bride and groom was inspired, but Eric saw her advice and raised her wiper fluid! While Stacy finished watching White Collar, Eric continued to enjoy OITNB with Tacoma native Vicci Martinez especially now that they’ve begun doing a radio show with advice segment (OMG same!). Being a Phantasm fan versus a Four Seasons fan probably won’t cause as much heated debate as deep crusts and “supreme” pizzas. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram @dontaskmetotalk. Email us at asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next time: Surprises!

DAMTT-05-08-25 Pizza Toppings

Jumping forward a little bit in history (there’s only so much time!), this episode explores the local impacts of Japanese incarceration during World War II. Some objects, like a set of Hinamatsuri dolls, were left behind. Others, like a wooden chest belonging to Kino Iwasaki, were used to re-build life post-incarceration. This is a story of struggle, resistance, and what is often left out of the Seattle narrative. Show notes and episode transcript are available on our website.&nbsp;

Episode 3: Heirs of the American Experiment

MOHAI collects and preserves the diverse history of Seattle WA, the Puget Sound region and beyond. Highlighting innovation and education, MOHAI enriches lives by sharing the individual and collective stories of our communities. 

Episode 3: Heirs of the American Experiment

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