As the sirens push our limits and experience new things, we have found that there are lots of kind and adventurous people out there willing to share what they know and what they’ve done. We are grateful for the participation of these talented people and their willingness to share their time and expertise with us.
If you have an experience, product, book, movie, or something else that you would like to challenge us to explore and discuss on our podcast, please get in touch! We love to hear ideas!
Diana Indries – Co-Owner, Co-Creator, and CEO of Better Topics
Our guest from Episode 90: Better Topics
“experience more love, joy, and connection”
Diana Indries lives in the UK with her husband, Robert. They love card games, lazy Sunday mornings, and spending quality time together.
Their goal is to help couples experience more love, joy, and connection with each other, and they believe that the simple game they created, Better Topics, will do just that!
Better Topics – the card game for couples – won the Central England Prestige Award for the Most Innovative Game of 2021-2022.
You can find Diana on her Better Topics website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or YouTube.
Kiki Mason – Master Fire Artist, Reiki Master, Occupational Therapist
Our guest from Episode 71: Dance
“The gift of presence is the best gift of all”
Kiki infuses mind-body-spirit offerings for groups and individuals desiring to live an abundantly joyful and sacred life. Kiki’s uniquely playful and grounded style creates sacred space for clients to explore how to live life as a ceremony, guided by their own innate wisdom.
Kiki uses embodiment rituals and nature-based teachings, with fire ritual and dance as the foundation of her medicinal offerings.
As a master fire artist, Kiki has over 10 years of fire and fire-dancing experience has trained with several top instructors and has guided numerous humans in using fire as a tool for personal transformation. For over five years, she has co-led and hosted highly regarded fire and flow wellness retreats in the Virgin Islands.
You can find Kiki on her Embodied Wellness website, Ignite Firekeepers Website, Facebook, Instagram, or email.
Pam Holt – Friend, Listener, and Challenger.
Our guest from Episode #65: Numerology
“Seek adventures that open your mind.”
Pam is a friend of Siren TC and lives on the beautiful island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Pam and TC met as fellow math teachers in a small independent school.
Pam reached out to the sirens with this challenge: “I have been fascinated by the beauty of numbers ever since I was a child. I love the beauty of numbers…How they go together…How they complement each other. I suppose it makes a lot of sense that I grew up to become a math teacher. I see the beauty of numbers every day in my job. Beyond that, though, I am continually surprised by how numbers show themselves in our everyday lives. When I wake up at night, look at the clock, and it says 11:11, I have to ask – is this a coincidence? A grocery bill totals $45.67 –random? My phone numbers in the past have been sequential numbers on several occasions. What does that all mean? Are these coincidences or is the universe sending me messages? Perhaps you could research numerology, the study of numbers in our lives, and let me know if I am crazy or do they really happen for a reason?”
Shey – Spiritual Numerologist.
Our guest from Episode #65: Numerology
“Lighting your Life Path.”
Shey is a spiritual numerologist who understands how numbers represent concepts and also how they take us very deeply into the spiritual realm. Shey believes that knowing your life path and other numbers in your chart opens you to healing, centering, faith and higher self guidance.
Shey combines numerology, Chinese astrology and astrology to dive into the nature of those around her. She describes the birthday as the soul’s journey through the human physical experience – the path..
Traci Weber – Yogi, Author, Blogger, Founder of WalkAboutYoga
Our guest from Episode 63: Reclaim Your Wild
“We all are meant to shine and be a light in this world…”
Traci Weber was born in Greenwich, CT and grew up in Port Chester, NY. Traci is an Innovative Yogi, founder and owner of WalkAboutYoga LLC and the author of Reclaim Your Wild, a guidebook and a trail map to one’s natural, authentic self.
Traci understands the value of yoga in one’s life, as she credits yoga with saving her own. You might think she takes yoga seriously, and I guess you could say she does, but in a very playful and non-serious way! She wrote Reclaim Your Wild with the goal of helping others find yoga, and re-find themselves…as she describes, the book is a chance to help people transform and flourish; to find their true nature, their true wild, and their true self.
You can find Traci on her website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or email.
Rachel Letham – Certified Success Coach, Wellness Entrepreneur, & Vision Board Queen.
Our guest from Episode #59: Vision Boards
“I believe everyone has the potential within them to live their best life.”
Rachel is a board level executive with over 13 years experience in a high pressure industry. She believes potential is what you could be, that it exists within you to grow. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Coaching Practice (from Association of Coaching) and works with
clients who seek clarity in the next steps of their career, who are looking for alternatives to gain life/work balance or those who desire coaching to support their current corporate role.
You can find Rachel on her website, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
Dr. Ian K. Smith – Bestselling Author, TV Personality, Physician
Our guest from Episode 57: Wolf Point and Episode #29: Fast Burn
“…never too late to change your life for the better.“
Ian K. Smith, M.D. is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Clean & Lean, The Clean 20, SHRED, SUPER SHRED, The SHRED Power Cleanse and Blast the Sugar Out!, and is the host of the syndicated television show The Doctors.
He has created two national health initiatives–the 50 Million Pound Challenge and the Makeover Mile—and has served two terms on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, Smith is an avid fitness enthusiast and sportsman.
In addition to all of this, he is also a novelist with his newest: the Ashe Cayne series (The Unspoken and Wolf Point)
Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith — Twitter: @DrIanSmith
Aranza Reyes Lawson – ATC Artist and Collector of Things.
Our guest from Episode #55: Artist Trading Cards
“MTFBWY”
Aranza Reyes Lawson is an artist and collector. She explained, “I suffer from depression and anxiety, so I like to do things to distract myself.” And this is how she became involved in artist trading cards. She went on to say, “When I am doing art and crafts it improves my mental and emotional state not only in the moment but also in the long term. Not to mention I LOVE to collect.” And collect she does! Her collections include ATCs, Pathtags, Pokémon cards, and elongated coins.”
Amanda Carey – “ADHD Lady,” Certified Life Coach for ADHD, Special Educator, neurodivergent.
Our guest from Episode #52: ADHD Lady
“helping to educate and advocate for those who need support”
Amanda is an ADHD life coach with 8 years of experience in Special Education as well as a lifetime of being neurodivergent. She was diagnosed at 28 with ADHD and ASD at 30 and has spent over a decade learning about ADHD.
Amanda says, “I LOVE that I have been able to help so many people already and that through coaching I can provide customized support for each person I work with.” She is currently working on a meditation instructor certification to better help her clients.
You can find Amanda on her website, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Instagram.
Dean Cook – Boyfriend of Siren TC, Challenger.
Our guest from Episode #52: The Brewery Challenge
“Collect memories, not things.”
Dean Cook is the boyfriend of one siren – TC – and a friend and fan of all the sirens.
Dean Cook has lived on St Croix for 5 years. Before moving to the island, he lived in Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up with four siblings, started his own business, and raised his son and daughter.
When Dean isn’t hard at work building spreadsheets and financial models, you can find him diving beneath the surface of the Caribbean, or traveling off to explore new places and people – finding adventure with TC everywhere they go.
Trish McKinnley – Author, Spiritual Mentor, Intuition Coach, & Manifestation Expert.
Our guest from Episode #51: Exploring Colors
“Remember when you were little, and you thought anything was possible? I’m here to to you – IT STILL IS!”
Spiritual lifestyle and manifesting expert, Trish Mckinnley helps dreams around the world come true.
When not meeting with clients or teaching, the author of The Essential Manifesting Guidebook 2022, creator of Goddessology® and Forgotten Tools of the Universe®, the 2020 Rising Star Winner of Soul & Spirit Magazine can be found enjoying her manifested happily-ever-after (complete with modern-day castle and handsome prince (and this was after everyone told her it’d be impossible as a single mom with six kids).
You can find Trish on her website, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram or email.
BirdLadyDrin – Ornithologist (aka: Professional Bird Nerd), TikTok Video Creator, and Professional Disc Golfer.
Our guest from Episode #48: Bird is the Word
“I have infinite ways to show you birds.”
Bird Lady Drin spreads the word and the love for birds on TikTok with almost 250,000 followers and 4 millions likes. Her love for birds shows in everything she does…but she does have a favorite: The African Shoebill.
When she is not talking to birds, you might find her on a disc golf course, or in a tournament for the Professional Disc Golf Association.
You can find BirdLadyDrin on TikTok, LinkTree, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram.
Jack Connolly – Husband to Siren LC, Photographer, Challenger.
Our guest from Episode #44: Celestial Navigation
“You can sleep when you’re dead…”
Jack Connolly is a repeat challenger to the Sirens. He is also the husband to one siren, a friend to all the sirens, a very patient photographer with a great sense of humor, and a talented bubble blower (both below water, as a diver, and on land, as prop-provider extraordinaire for the Sirens’ recent photo shoot).
It’s no wonder Jack can juggle the requests, props, and poses for five sirens during a photoshoot, he is a juggler, after all! He is also a marathon runner and the kind of guy who whistles while he works.
When Jack was asked why he challenged the sirens to take sailing lessons, he quickly answered, “because I want to take sailing lessons!” As the husband of Siren LC, he ends up doing a lot of the same exploring the sirens do. However, stay tuned, because Jack-John has reported that this navigation course did not meet his challenge expectations. It looks like another sailing course is in our future!
Traci E. Langston – Author.
Our guest from Episode #46: Dear Celebrity
Traci Langston wrote a series of children’s books about her rescue kitty: Lady Baldrick. She has also written a romance novel: Passion’s Plunder, contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom, and she is the author of Dear Celebrity: One Woman’s Search for Love Among the Stars.
Jonathan Pritchard – Author, Speaker, Trainer.
Our guest from Episode #42: Think Like a Mind Reader
“Appreciate all things. Freedom first. Give to get.”
“I grew up in a trailer on a dirt road in the mountains of North Carolina. My dad worked in a factory & my mom was a secretary. We had a lot of love and very little money.
From those humble beginnings I’ve built several businesses, traveled the world, helped thousands of people, and I get to spend time with people I love.
Most of what I know about business, sales, negotiation, persuasion, and communication I learned in front of live audiences. I learned how to juggle fire at age 13, and that was the spark (pun intended) that I needed to get in front of crowds. The psychological principles I use on stage to help volunteers trust me are exactly the same as I use in life & business.
Over the years I’ve transitioned beyond the performing into helping companies and clients turn their most ambitious goals into reality.”
You can find Jonathan Pritchard on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, this website, or this website.
Michael Rucker – Author, Organizational Psychologist, Behavioral Scientist, (& the list goes on)
Our guest from Episode #40: The Fun Habit
“…it is mostly about having fun.”
In no particular order: Author. Father. Husband. Organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist. Recovering entrepreneur. Fitness enthusiast with mechanical parts. VW Bus aficionado. Seeker. Traveler. Future astronaut.
Years of research coalesced as The Fun Habit – an action-based approach that helps you critically examine your pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in your life. If you’re looking for a better way toward happiness, sign up.
You can find Michael Rucker on this Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Bill Cole – Long Time Listener, First Time Guest
Our guest from Episode #37: Motorcycle Adventures
“I do what I want…”
Bill Cole, the motorcycle magician who succeeded in getting all the siren tails on bikes! He has been riding motorcycles for most of his life. He started out on the back of his father’s bike when he was very young, and has been riding on and off most of his life.
With a keen eye for detail, a thorough understanding of the mechanics and physics of motorcycle riding, an amazing amount of patience, and his knack for taking everything to the nth degree, Bill is an amazing teacher of motorcycle basics and safety.
Bill is the older brother of Siren TC, and husband of Siren Sara. He is Siren Soapbox’s biggest fan.
Bill’s life philosophy: “I do what I want. But not at the expense of others.
Hate is never worth the energy it consumes, but Love almost always is.
Cruelty and cowardice should be avoided. Kindness should be embraced.
All people should have the personal freedom to do what; go where; be what; and love who brings them joy, so long as those things cause no direct harm to others.”
Zee Traveler – Founder & CEO of Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds
Our guest from Episode #37: Motorcycle Adventures
“Here to share 4 years of adventures, motorcycles, camping, tacos, and positivity!”
Zee is the founder and CEO of Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds, the Chief Executive officer at Bunk-a-Biker World Wide, and she is a World Motorcycle Traveler. She has traveled over 90,000 miles on a motorcycle, covering 47 U.S. States, 3 Canadian Provinces, and 17 countries.
Zee has been traveling on motorcycles since she was 17. She is an explorer, adventure seeker, and a seasoned traveler. She is dedicated to helping others find their own adventurous spirit, using a website, Facebook page, an annual Motorcycle Vagabond rally, and even a cookbook (Simple Camp Food for the Moto Vagabond) to help her spread the word!
You can find Zee Traveler on her Website, Facebook profile, and her Facebook Page.
Doug Hensley – Author
Our guest from Episode #36: Bobby Mackey’s Music World
Douglas Hensley grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio listening to his dad tell legends and stories about ghosts and hauntings in the hills of Kentucky. From listening to stories of the paranormal, Doug began writing his own fictional horror stories and screenplays.
Doug Hensley is the author of many books, including Hell’s Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey’s World. His other books include: Cicada, The Unholy Convent, Aswang, The Demon Wolf, and Bloody Bones.
Laura Roland – Co-Founder & Investigator of GateKeeper Paranormal
Our guest from Episode #36: Bobby Mackey’s Music World
“We are dedicated to researching and understanding unexplained phenomena.”
Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Laura has been interested in the paranormal since she was a young child and experienced things at her grandmother’s house that she couldn’t explain. She has been an active investigator for the past 9 years.
She wants to be a believer, but until the proof hits her in the head (literally), she remains the group’s biggest skeptic.
You can find Gatekeeper Paranormal on this Website, Facebook, and Twitter, and YouTube.
Ritch Lawson – Witness to Paranormal Activity
Our guest from Episode #36: Bobby Mackey’s Music World
“I never believed in the hauntings of the club”
Ritch is a long-time customer (over 26 years) – visiting Bobby Mackey’s Music World for the dancing and real country music! He witnessed paranormal activity in the men’s restroom – a trash can was thrown against the wall by an apparition with a “handlebar mustache” (possibly the spirit of Scott Jackson). After the room became intensely hot, the spirit repeated the words “DIE GAME” at Ritch.
What he experienced transformed him from paranormal scoffer to paranormal believer.
Stephanie Brown – Director of Development at OCEARCH
Our guest from Episode #34: Shark Week
“Facts over Fear”
OCEARCH is a non-profit organization with a global reach for unprecedented research on our ocean’s giants. Currently studying the NW Atlantic White Shark. Follow along on the Global Shark Tracker.
OCEARCH is a data-centric organization built to help scientists collect previously unattainable data in the ocean.
Mission: to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance and abundance, through fearless innovations in scientific research, education, outreach, and policy, using collaborations of individuals and organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
You can find OSEARCH on this Website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Elizabeth Ward-Sing – Co-Director of Shark Guardian
Our guest from Episode #34: Shark Week
“Save sharks, we save ourselves.”
Liz is from the UK, currently living in Thailand, and is a qualified Physiotherapist and a scuba diving instructor with over 2,000 dives. She has a great passion for sharks and conservation and founded Shark Guardian with her husband, Brendon Sing, in 2013, after witnessing first hand the massive decline in shark populations when scuba diving in Asia.
Shark Guardian is a UK charity with campaigns and projects run worldwide including the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Objective: To advance the conservation of sharks and the natural environment through conservation, education, research projects, and expeditions.
You can find Shark Guardian on Facebook or their Website, and you can find Liz on her Facebook page.
Atdhe Trepca -Filmmaker & Creator of “Are You Happy?” Documentary Series
Our guest from Episode #31: Are You Happy
“We ask strangers if they’re happy because we believe everyone has a story worth telling.”
Atdhe Trepca is a director working in Los Angeles and New York. His narrative and photography projects have been curated by popular publications and festivals across the USA.
Atdhe is a creator of Are You Happy Docu-Series (1M+ followers) where he travels around the world and asks everyone he meets if they are happy. The show is a glimpse into the inspiring stories every random passerby holds within.
Dr. Ian K. Smith – Bestselling Author, TV Personality, Physician
Our guest from Episode #29: Fast Burn
“…helping hundreds of thousands of people reduce bad sugars from their diet, lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and cut the cravings.“
Ian K. Smith, M.D. is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Clean & Lean, The Clean 20, SHRED, SUPER SHRED, The SHRED Power Cleanse and Blast the Sugar Out!, and is the host of the syndicated television show The Doctors.
He has created two national health initiatives–the 50 Million Pound Challenge and the Makeover Mile—and has served two terms on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, Smith is an avid fitness enthusiast and sportsman.
Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith — Twitter: @DrIanSmith
Mary Alice Monroe – New York Times Bestselling Author
Our guest from Episode #27: The Beach House
“Readers Come for the Characters but Stay for the Animals.”
Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of over 27 books, including her forthcoming novel, The Summer of Lost and Found.
More than 7.5 million copies of her books have been published worldwide, and she’s earned numerous accolades and awards, including induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame.
Kathy Kinney & Cindy Ratzlaff – Queen of Your Own Life
Our guests from Episode #25: Queen of Your Own Life
“You don’t have to be twenty-one to have your whole life ahead of you!”
A state of mind, Queen Of Your Own Life™, is about the practice of happiness and the simple actions we all can take to claim a life of joy and adventure.
We believe it’s never too late to have the life you deserve because the simple truth is, “You don’t have to be twenty-one to have your whole life ahead of you!”
Email Kathy & Cindy: queenofyourownlife@gmail.com
Dr. Ashley Anderson – Co-founder at Athena Health and Wellness
Our guest from Episode #24: Essential Oils
BUSINESS OWNER + NURSE + SCIENTIST + ATHLETE + HEALTH PROFESSIONAL + POLITICAL FIGURE + MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER + INTERNATIONAL MODEL + BEAUTY QUEEN
Currently, I am co-owner of Athena Health and Wellness, a women’s health practice that is the first of its kind in Louisville. I am a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and LOVE partnering in the healthcare of our goddesses. I am OBSESSED with essential oils and use them as much as possible to improve and maintain the health of myself, my family and my goddesses! I love almost any competitive sport, shoes, bling, and everything girly in between!
Laura Anderson – Dream Interpreter
Our guest from Episode #21: Dreams
Our dreams have a lot in common with the ocean, in that we’ve only skimmed the surface.
Laura – a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She served her community with compassion and courage. Laura was a creative spirit who made those around her feel seen, accepted, and loved. She had a great sense of humor and the capacity to see and speak the truth.
Paul Boynton – Begin with YES
Our guest from Episode #18: Begin with YES!
Begin with Yes – A short conversation that will change your life forever.
Law of Attraction, Meet the Law of Action!
Begin with Yes is all about setting things in motion. Taking small steps every day to get unstuck and open new doors. In this short, engaging conversation CEO, counselor, and motivational speaker Paul Boynton maps out a surprisingly easy, logical, and liberating route to a better life.
Send Paul a note: beginwithyes.com/contact/
Seastrings – Folk-pop Duo
The music of our intro and outro used first in Episode #17: Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes
Sharin’ songs that invite you to pull away from the daily grind and admire the highs and lows of life’s beautiful tide.
Seastrings is a folk-pop duo from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Through crafted, acoustic-pop-inspired melodies, experience the sand between your toes, the saltiness of the ocean breeze, and the highs and lows of life’s beautiful tide
Email Seastrings: seastringsmusic@gmail.com
Renee Heil – Saba Movement Center
Our guest from Episode #15: Meditation 101 and Episode 23: Meditation
Improving Health Through Movement.
In 2014, Renee moved to Fort Myers Beach. Over the next couple of years, she lamented about the lack of high-quality yoga on her island home.
In 2018, she decided to do something about it and the FMB Yoga Project was born. The FMB Yoga Project teaches classes on Fort Myers Beach at various locations along the island.
Email Renee: Info@sabamovementcenter.com
Connor Connolly – Kid Expert on heroes
Our guest from Episode #11: What does it take to make a hero?
Superheroes are brave and stick up for another person…It’s not about the strength that you have it’s the heart to help other people.
I’m Connor. I am in the 7th grade. I like video games and animals.
Hi Guys!
Autumn Blum – Stream2Sea
Our guest from Episode #4: Small Business Series: Eco-friendly, Woman Owned Business
We are the Pioneers of Truly Reef-safe Sunscreen and Skin Care.
Autumn Blum is an entrepreneur, cosmetic chemist, scuba diver, animal advocate and ocean warrior. After spending 15 years as a cosmetic chemist for the natural products industry, she noticed a sunscreen slick coming off a group of snorkelers while diving in Palau. In 2015, she launched Stream2Sea.
When Autumn’s not in the water or talking about protecting it, she enjoys spending time with her life partner John, their 6 dogs, 11 ducks, and 65 chickens.
Email Autumn: autumn@stream2sea.com
Megan Heil – Reefbox
Our guest from Episode #4: Small Business Series: Eco-friendly, Woman Owned Business
We’re on a mission to keep divers passionate about the sport, while helping to save our ocean playground.
Megan was first certified in 1994 and has been hooked ever since. An underwater photography hobbyist, many of her pictures appear on this site and in the ReefBox’s social media posts.
Megan has a keen eye and fondness for technology & innovation; she spends much of her time above water researching and testing new products for the boxes.
Her favorite underwater residents are turtles and eagle rays.
Email Megan: DiveBuddy@Reefbox.us
Lindsay Woodruff – Pachamama
Our guest from Episode #3: Small Business Series: Local, Woman Owned Business
Power to the People and the Planet
Hi! I’m Lindsay, founder of Pachamama Market (that’s PAH-CHA-MAMA, as in rhymes with “cha-cha mama”). Pachamama is the Quechua name for Mother Earth, who our market is named in honor of.
In November 2015, my dream came true as Pachamama Market. Connecting my community with over 40 different communities around the world, we would love for you to be a part of our global neighborhood.
Website: https://www.pachamamamarket.org/
Email Pachamama: info@pachamamamarket.org
Krystle Gaiser – Westside Market
Our guest from Episode #3: Small Business Series: Local, Woman Owned Business
Our mission is to support our local businesses by providing them an outlet to reach our community
Krystle is a Westside Market Coordinator – part of a husband and wife team that LOVES local businesses and growing their community.
“We love Cheviot and the west side values; family, community and loyalty.”
Krystle spends her days raising their 2 year old son and running their bee company: Gaiser Bee Co. in Monfort Heights.
Email the market: info@westsidemarketcincy.com
