Hodge Podge: A Podcast About All Types of Things!

Listen to my inspirational conversation with Natasha Smith of Aspiring Adventurers: an online fitness and nutrition platform offering services to clients internationally. Natasha has years of training and experience in …

Jon Sadler has lived with epilepsy since childhood and has an intimate knowledge of its effects and consequences. Through the many ups and downs, his experiences have given him a unique perspective and many life …

Paul Attaway, Author of Blood in the Low Country, talks about his transition from a 30 plus year career in business to becoming a Southern Fiction …

Critically Acclaimed Southern Fiction Novelist Bren McClain joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her fabulous award-winning debut novel, One Good …

Brittany Moore is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, iRest Meditation Teacher, 200 Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and Nationally Certified School …

Chef Asata Reid Helps Parents Feed Kids! We talked about her debut book, How to Feed a Kid, as well as her involvement with Small Bites Adventure …

Listen to my inspirational conversation with Western North Carolina’s Stacy Hawks, an author, poet and host of The Writing Wall podcast.

Shermaine Perry-Knights- Author of I Move A Lot and That’s Okay! Pulled from her own experience growing up as a #militarykid to help other children …

Join me as I talk with Punam V. Saxena: M.Ed. Parent Impact Coach, Podcast Host of edu-Me and author of Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond. …

Donetta Gray Wilson, the author of Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer joins me to talk about her beautiful book that inspires young readers to …

Marissa Ortiz is a force of light and hope for women and children. After growing up during her adolescent years in group homes and the foster care …

Deanna Anderson is the founder of Mom’s Making It Together, an online community created one year ago as Covid-19 became a reality for families to help moms cope during the pandemic. Listen to our conversation here!

Author Julie Samra Uses World Travel to Create Books for Rich Stories for Young Readers. Listen to our conversation about her life abroad and …

Listen to my conversation with Claire Cain- Romance Novelist Uses Military Spouse Experience to Create Beautiful Love Stories!

Listen to my interview with Sharifa Johnson of Books ‘N Bops! An adorable children’s literature program that incorporates books and dance!

Ashley Bugge- a Military Widow, Mom, Speaker, Explorer, and Award-Winning Author joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her debut books as well as her amazing journey. Listen to our conversation here on Hodge Podge.

MilspouseFest is a fabulous organization that supports military spouses worldwide. During Covid, the folks at MilspouseFest learned to pivot and are …

Kayla Spears joined me to talk about her vibrant, adorable and popular children’s book story-time show on YouTube. Such a fun conversation about the …

Brandon Foster- Family Time Comic Book Series Author— joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about his amazing award-winning, family and faith-based themed comic book series.

An interview with Tommy Balaam— Captain Fantastic, the UK’s #1 Children’s Entertainment Company, Author and Musician.

Darshaun McAway is the Best-Selling Children’s Book Author of the Anaiah’s Adventures Book Series and Host of WOWpodcast which features authors worldwide. He talks about his journey and gives awesome ideas and tips for …

Amanda Cottrell- Children’s Book Author & Educator out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, joined me on Hodge Podge to talk about her amazing picture …

Author and Speaker, Diane Scabollini, Helps Children and Adults Shed Doubt and Find Hope through Faith. Listen to our conversation here!

UK Children’s Book Author, Tamsin Wood weaves gorgeous fairytales to teach children important life lessons. Her books focus on the importance of kindness, bravery and friendship as well as healthy coping during times of …

Doctor of Soul- National Recording Artist Gregory releases new single, “Friday” 👏 Listen to our conversation about his extensive music roots and …

Ashley Marie has created a beautiful children’s picture book— The Little, Big Rescue. Listen to our conversation about how she pulled from her …

Landis Wade is a retired trial attorney turned award-winning author and host of the popular Charlotte Reader’s Podcast. Enjoy our conversation about …

Rae Marie Czuhai is The Green Chair Project’s new Director of Development— in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rae Marie joined the agency in February 2020 …

Hilary Iker has led a trailblazing journalism career with articles published in Fit, Fit Yoga, Prevention, Glamour, and more. Her first job was with Vogue Magazine in New York, New York. She has also worked with LA …

Today, I chatted with the amazing Kellie Artis, Millie COO, who is helping Military Families PCS with ease in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement. #LetsPCSTogether

Melissa Vera is the creator and contributor of four beautiful and informative blogs: Adventures of Frugal Mom, Champagne Style Bare Budget, Reading …

Matthew Brown- Originalé The MC: This Washington, North Carolina native feeds from his #faith, #family and #lessons learned growing up in a …

An interview with Monica Fullerton, Founder of Spouse-ly— an Air Force spouse, momprenuer who has created a genius #startup #onlinecommunity to …

Jeremy Fiebig- Son of a Preacher Man- Talks #SweetTea, #Shakespeare and Fayetteville, NC on Hodge Podge Podcast. We chat about Jeremy’s life dedicated to the #theater arts, his love of Shakespeare, life as a father, …

Erika Wallgren is a military spouse, mom, educator and life coach on a journey to help others find their dream job. Listen to my interview with Erika here to here more about the Career Development Coaching she provides.

To say I am inspired by Danica Thomas is an understatement. She is a widowed Army spouse who survived her late husband’s suicide following his …

An interview with Kelsy Timas- founder and CEO of Guiding Wellness Institute in Fayetteville, North Carolina which is dedicated to guiding the …

Interview with #California based #AwardWinning #ChildrenBookAuthor Donna Sager Cowan. We discuss the debut of book two in her Superhero School …

In honor of the spookiest of days- Halloween- I share some of my favorite ghost tales and legends from my home state of North Carolina.

Kathy Coule is an Army Spouse on a mission to capture ALL of the diverse “faces” and personal stories of the individuals of her community in …

Today, I had the honor of interviewing one of my dearest friends in the world. Stephanie Starr is a #superstar whose light shines so bright. She has overcome amazing odds and blossomed during a time of struggle. She is …

Natalie Spencer: Renaissance European Day Spa, Fayetteville, NC • Interview: Rises from ashes following devastation from fire in October 2018

Joann “JoJo” Yost: Gold Star Wife, Breast Cancer Survivor, Mother, Business Woman, Guiding Light. This woman has an amazing, inspirational story. …

“Wendi Iacobello is an Army wife, former adult educator and Middle and High School Special Education teacher. Currently, she is a blogger, freelance …

Anchor • A reading of Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck! I thought some of you might enjoy listening to my children’s book! Sit back and let me take you …

Spring is here in #fayettevillenc - Updates on my Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck journey and new budding partnerships with #GoFayetteville Blog and Fayetteville NC Bloggers Network

An essay on self-acceptance and happiness.

Anchor • What is Love? My thoughts on the true meaning of LOVE.

I’m suffering from WRITER’S BRAIN!!! Too many ideas, not enough time. A discussion of prioritizing, promotions, events, and life! #booktips #publishing #writerscommunity

2018 Reflections and happy wishes for the new year

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck is my debut children’s book. Learn more about it at alisonpaulklak.wordpress.com and www.alisonpaulklakowicz.com and …

A short wish for a Happy Halloween 🎃

Hurricane Florence update #hurricaneorence #northcarolina

An update on my small business: Nautigul: Custom Wood Art; writing endeavors; and interview on Hodge Podge to come

This is why I started a podcast. I blame my husband, Adam. It’s all his fault! 😄

An ode to my mama, Julia Beth, on her 69th birthday.

My thoughts on poetry... everyone is a poet.

Fourth festivity and memories of days past

Kinder Grad, Milspouse Life, Summer Fun, & Writing Update

Episode 4: A Memorial Day weekend trip up to Philadelphia; and Memorial Day thoughts from a Military Spouse

My professional and writing background... Writer turned Human Services Professional turned Writer.

My inlaws: Philly natives and grandchildren of immigrants; my Philly Fanatic Husband; the Poconos; A brief update on my writing (Again, please forgive my very lazy southern drawl, mouth breathing, and rudimentary …

Hodge Podge is a podcast about all types of things. Mainly about writing, publishing, and life in North Carolina, coastal life, military life... and, …