Andrea Klunder: Where People and Stories Meet

Andrea Klunder: Where People and Stories Meet

Bump in the Road

 

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Andrea Klunder knows people. She’s been an actor, musician, filmmaker, writer, yoga & meditation teacher, entrepreneur and more — always studying human behavior, mindset and communication. She brings all these skills, and more,  to her self created job as a speaker and consultant on podcasts. 

Andrea Klunder

Andrea Klunder

 

I ran into Andrea through a mutual friend. She was doing the podcast for the Santa Fe Opera and it was so well done, so well produced….well, I had Podcast Envy. Which is one of her three podcasts:

The Creative Impostor (taking creative risks despite the voice in your head who says you’re a fraud);
Podcast Envy (about the craft and culture of podcasting); and
Power Your Story (produced by her high school students in a diverse learning program)

 

Andrea Klunder

Andrea’s podcast for podcasters

But it was a bump in the road that brought Andrea to podcasting. All the rich experience (and failure) in another endeavor paved the way to a new path in life. Andrea is a true entrepreneur who brings a depth and range of experience to her craft. Please welcome Andrea Klunder.

Andrea Klunder

Andrea Klunder, Podcaster and Storyteller

Andrea Klunder on Bump in the Road

 

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A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Luis Benitez: The Metaphor In The Mountain

Wendy Wagner: Perspectives on Perceptions

Randy Martinez: Leading With Heart and Compassion

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

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Randy Martinez: Leading With Heart and Compassion

Randy Martinez: Leading With Heart and Compassion

Bump in the Road

 

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Randy has a successful corporate career, focusing on bringing opportunity to others. From helping drive in the creation of a Hispanic pharmacy association to being chairman of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation healthcare system,  Randy’s mission is to make a difference. His focus on the hispanic community reflects his own background and deep cultural awareness.

Randy was born to a single mother from Nicaragua. Living in Los Angeles with his grandmother, Randy was surrounded by his heritage. When his mother married an officer in the Air Force, Randy was faced with frequent moves to locales ranging from Wyoming to Alabama. The world looked ever larger, bright and promising. 

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Randy Martinez

Then came a bump in the road that would guide his direction for the rest of his life.

We all face obstacles as we navigate this road trip called life. In this episode, Randy Martinez and I revisit a pivotal experience from his early adult years, some 30 years ago.  And this is the first time he is talking about it.

Randy Martinez on Bump in the Road

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Donna O'Donnell Figurski

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A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Luis Benitez: The Metaphor In The Mountain

Wendy Wagner: Perspectives on Perceptions

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

If you’re interested in learning more about photography (or cooking or film or any number of topics) check out MasterClass All-Access Pass for on-line excellence:

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Carmen Gentile: Blindsided by the Taliban

Carmen Gentile: Blindsided by the Taliban

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Carmen Gentile is an international reporter, covering developing and war torn areas ranging from Brazil and Nigeria, to Iraq and Afghanistan where he was embedded with American troops in the Lunar Province in eastern Afghanistan. 

Being in combat is frightening for anyone and Carmen admits:

“That doesn’t mean I’m not scared shitless when I do it. I just leave that part out of my stories.”

But there was one story he could not escape and it was his own. While on a reconnaissance mission with U.S. troops, an RPG (rocket propelled grenade) hit Carmen in the face. Remarkably, it didn’t detonate.

“As it raced towards me, I accepted death as an inevitability. Now, the memory of my resignation to dying has left an indelible black mark on me that permeates every moment since.”

Carmen faced numerous reconstructive surgeries and never fully regained vision in his injured eye which he details in his book, “Blindsided by the Taliban”. But his story is about more than just injury and recovery. It’s about themes that weave through all our lives, themes of finding meaning, loss, injury, hurt , romantic woes, and professional frustrations.

Carmen Gentile

Blindsided by the Taliban by Carmen Gentile

Carmen Gentile: Blindsided by the Taliban 

There are no rules to how we respond to life’s bumps in the road. This week Carmen shares some insights into his remarkable story.

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Carmen Gentile: Embedded with the Troops

This video captures Carmen’s experience as an embedded journalist and, most remarkably, his injury:

 

Gewi Patrol from Brian Wagner on Vimeo.

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Donna O'Donnell Figurski

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A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Luis Benitez: The Metaphor In The Mountain

Wendy Wagner: Perspectives on Perceptions

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

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What is #CancerRoadTrip and how did it come to be? Read this post to get the backstory! 

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Wendy Wagner: Perspectives on Perceptions

Wendy Wagner: Perspectives on Perceptions

Bump in the Road

 

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Wendy Wagner Ph.D. is a Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach providing holistic therapy services in Northern New Mexico. She has had a life of many bumps in the road. 

Wendy Wagner Portrait

Wendy Wagner at her home in Taos, NM

Wendy has been on a path of personal and spiritual inquiry for several decades. Then cancer struck and sent her even deeper into inquiry into realms she never dreamed of.  But it was a gift that forced her into “the void”, that place of discomfort beyond one’s comfort zone. And it opened a door to greater wisdom and understanding.

“The void is creative and chock full of spirit.”

Wendy’s reflections on life, personal and spiritual growth have much to teach each of us.  One of her basic tenets is that

“Everything comes to you for your benefit.”

Life is, after all, a road trip.

This podcast was recorded in late May, when we were still hopeful that New Mexico would be re-opening. But the re-opening never happened. Now, in mid-October, the state is essentially shut down, and many restaurants and shops are closing permanently. No one knows what the future holds. And somehow, this conversation from early this summer, addresses this and so much more.

Wendy Wagner on Bump in the Road

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Podcast

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Enjoy Bump In The Road? Click here to help us grow by leaving a review on Apple!

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Donna O'Donnell Figurski

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Thank you for listening!

 

A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Luis Benitez: The Metaphor In The Mountain

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

If you’re interested in learning more about photography (or cooking or film or any number of topics) check out MasterClass All-Access Pass for on-line excellence:

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Luis Benitez: The Metaphor in the Mountain

Luis Benitez: The Metaphor in the Mountain

Bump in the Road

 

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Luis has one of the most amazing career paths I’ve ever seen. By following his passion and his heart, he’s climbed the 7 Summits, been on Oprah and so much more. How did a young child suffering from asthma so severe that he could have been the original “Bubble Boy” transform into a leader in the outdoor industry?

Luis Benitez

Luis Benitez

Luis’ story is one of passion. Passion for climbing and passion for the outdoors. He  has summited the  “Seven Summits”  32 times, including Mt. Everest six times. From Everest, he has reported for ABC and National Geographic.

Luis Benitez

Luis has summited Everest six times, including once as guide to blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer.

He was also the guide for Erik Weihenmayer. Erik is an inspiration to many, particularly in the blind community. Lack of sight didn’t mean lack of vision, and together with Luis, they summited Everest.

Luis went on to work for Outward Bound and to be an international mountaineer which in turn eventually led to his position ad the Colorado’s first State Director for the Outdoor Recreation Industry, a demanding job that meant balancing environmental, commercial and corporate needs. He also founded Endeavor Consulting which focuses on leadership lesson learned from his various expeditions.

Today he works for VIF Foundation as a Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Impact.

Luis Benitez

The view from above

 

Luis Benitez

This week’s Bump in the Road is about challenge and accomplishment, against the backdrop of some of the world’s most daunting mountain peaks. I hope you enjoy Luis’ incredible story.

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Donna O'Donnell Figurski

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Thank you for listening!

Donate Today To Support This Podcast

 

A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

If you’re interested in learning more about photography (or cooking or film or any number of topics) check out MasterClass All-Access Pass for on-line excellence:

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What is #CancerRoadTrip and how did it come to be? Read this post to get the backstory! 

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Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Cameron Auxer: When Bodies Break

Bump in the Road

 

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Cameron Auxer, M.A. aka @PajamaDaze on Twitter, is one of those big hearted people you’re just lucky to have in your life. In spite of dealing with chronic illness over many years, she is always giving back. Her book “When Bodies Break –How we survive and thrive with illness and disability”  is a compilation of stories and an inspiration. 

From “When Bodies Break”:

“Chronic illness has been a life-long companion on my meandering path. It wasn’t until I experienced multiple heart attacks, leaving me chronically fatigued, and for several months without short-term memory, that life as I knew it stopped dead in its tracks…

These stories aren’t about being cured…Instead, these are tales of digging deep down into one’s suffering soul and finding the guts to create a new life. A life with adjustments. A life lived with purpose. A life that works any way you can make it.”

 

When Bodies Break

Cameron Auxer’s book, When Bodies Break

Cam can be reached at her website www.pajamadaze.com.

Cameron Auxer Author of “When Bodies Break”:

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Donna O'Donnell Figurski

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Thank you for listening!

 

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A Selection of Bump In The Road Episodes

Traveling The World of Inspiration

Bump In The Road: Liz O’Riordan

Bump In The Road: Mark Philpott

Bump In The Road: Deirdre Breakinridge

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids  (Part One)

Jose Montero and Trekking For Kids (Part Two)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Re-Learning How To Learn

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part I

Bump In The Road: Bernie Siegel, MD Part II

Dante Prada

Barbara Bentree: Film, Corona and A Bit of Jazz

Cynthia Toussaint on Life, Healing and Helping Others

Saving The New Mexico Restaurant Industry

Sean Swarner: #KeepClimbing

Art Estopinan: The Hunt For A Cure For A Rare Disease TK2

Donna O’Donnell Figurski: Love, Dedication and Persistence 

David Maginley: Life After Death, An NDE Experience Part I

Donna O'Donnell Figurski

 

If you’re interested in learning more about photography (or cooking or film or any number of topics) check out MasterClass All-Access Pass for on-line excellence:

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links.

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What is #CancerRoadTrip and how did it come to be? Read this post to get the backstory! 

Follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and at Anti-Cancer Club.  Connect with me!  I may need a place or two to stay along the way!