On Episode #2 of of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Nikki Thompson-Frazier, a Mother, Wife, Author, & Entrepreneur, located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Nikki talk about her (Nikki) big win at the Clover X Shark Tank Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nikki shares with us all of the big changes happening with Sweet Encounter Bakery and announces a book signing on Tuesday, December 2nd at Hooked Bookstore, located in East Lansing, Michigan. Nikki also tells us all about her cook show, The Sweet Life with Nikki, that appears on her YouTube Channel. You will love the energy that Nikki brings to the conversation and, as always, the mistakes Tedi makes. To learn more about Nikki, you can connect with her at:

Website: https://sweetencounterbakery.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetencounterbakery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetencounterbakery

YouTube: Sweet Life w/Nikki

Email: desserts@sweetencounterbakery.com

RESOURCES

A Life Worth Tasting (3-Year Journal)

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On Episode #1 of Season 6 of the Tedi Talks Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dakarai Larriett, an Author, Business Owner & Social Justice Advocate from Birmingham, Alabama. Dakarai and Tedi talk about politics, more specifically his (Dakarai) run for a Senate seat in Alabama. Dakarai shares with us the story of an unlawful arrest in Benton Harbor, Michigan and how this led to his decision as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Dakarai also tells us about his new book: “Don’t Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening: My Journey to Making a Difference”, which he wrote after the incident in Michigan in 2024. Tedi gets political and shares his opinions about the current status of our country and Dakarai shares his thoughts on the responsibilities we all shoulder when it comes to politics. This is an informative and insightful conversation, one you surely do not want to miss! You can connect with Dakarai at:

Dakarai Larriett, Author, Business Owner & Candidate for U.S. Senate. Committee to Elect Dakarai Larriett

Website: http://www.dakarailarriett.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574763727908

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenate/

Email: info@dakarailarriett.com

RESOURCES

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-files-10m-lawsuit-against-michigan-state-police-alleged-drug-planting-conspiracy

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/719/text

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKGSB8FY?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XW3K5MBYRRA4TZCREFGH_1&bestFormat=true

The Alabama Solution (HBO Documentary)

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On Episode #17 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kate Snyder, the Founder & CEO of Piper & Gold Public Relations, which is located in Lansing, Michigan. Kate and Tedi talk about Equality in the workplace, has it really changed over the past 123 years? Tedi presents Kate with a bunch of data he found when hitting the Googler and Kate responds with here amazing wit and raw, in-your-face moxie. Kate shares with us her thoughts on why the last Presidential election was not surprising and also gives the younger generation some incredible words of wisdom. This is a fun and eye-opening conversation, one you def do not want to miss! You can connect with Kate at:

Kate Snyder, Founder & CEO
Piper & Gold Public Relations

Website: https://www.piperandgold.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperandgold

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piperandgold/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piperandgold/

Email: info@piperandgold.com

Phone: (517) 999-0820

RESOURCES

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/global-gender-gap-report-2025-key-findings/

https://act.liveyourdream.org/womens-rights

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/06/26/voting-patterns-in-the-2024-election/

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On Episode #16 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Kae Kronthaler-Williams, a Global Software Marketing Executive & Author from the State of Massachusetts, USA. Kae and Tedi talk about her new book 'Not Made for You: How Women in Tech can Challenge Bias, Claim Their Space and Thrive in a System Built for Men' (coming November 2025). Kae shares with us why she wrote the book and ways her story can help women who are moving-up the corporate ladder. Tedi and Kae discuss the ongoing issues women face in today's workplace, including biases, gaslighting and inequality. Kae shares an important lesson for us all, Equality & Equity is everyones problem, not just women. This is a wonderful conversation, one you do not want to miss! You can connect with Kae at:

Kae Kronthaler-Williams
Innovator in Holistic Wellness

Website: https://kaewilliamscom.wpengine.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaekronthalerwilliams/

Substack: https://substack.com/@kaekronthalerwilliams

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaekwilliams/

For Media Inquires & Speaking Engagements, please contact Taryn Hennebicque of TML Public Relations at: taryn@tmlpublicrelations.com

RESOURCES

Book Purchase, Tour & Updates

Gender Pay Gap in U.S. has Narrowed Slightly Over 2 Decades (Pew Research Center)

EPISODE SPONSOR

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On Episode #15 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his very special guest, Dr. Shivani Gupta, CEO of Fusionary Formulas, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Innovator in Holistic Health, who is located in Boca Rotan, Florida. Dr. Gupta shares with us what Ayurvedic (ayu-veda) is and the amazing healing powers are of this 3,000 year-old surviving systems of medicine in the world. Tedi and Dr. Gupta talk about the staggering data on how many people in the U.S. are on one or more prescription drugs and healthier ways we can reduce our dependence on them. We talk about specialized healing teas and the power of Turmeric, plus so much more. If you want to get on the path to better health, this is the episode for you! You can connect with Dr. Gupta at:

Dr Shivani Gupda
Innovator in Holistic Wellness

Website: http://www.shivanigupta.com

Dr Shivani Gupta Podcast: https://shivanigupta.com/sample-my-podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@TheShivaniGupta

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaniguptafl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta

Email: Hello@shivanigupta.com

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On Episode #14 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Domonika Tipton, Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting, located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Domonika talk all about mental health and why it's so important for us to take good care of ours. Domonika shares with us some ways we can address everyday stress and why she and her team have a strong passion for helping those in the LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. Tedi talks Domonika in to coming back to join him on the TYD Christmas Episode. Another great conversation with an amazing person, you def do not want to miss this one! You can connect with Domonika at:

Domonika Tipton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting

Website: https://upliftandinspirellc.com/home-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpliftandInspireLLC/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplift-inspire-llc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upliftandinspirellc

Email: info@upliftandinspirellc.com

Phone: (734) 627-7669

RESOURCES:

Brenae Brown's 'Braving the Wilderness'

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On Episode #13 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast "The Queen of Career Coaching", Marcia Wall, a Career Success Coach located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode is packed with information for those looking for a new career, those who want to change careers and everyone in-between. Marcia shares with us how we need to define our own success and how we need to find our 'North Star'. She reminds us that we are in a skilled based economy and how important is to keep reinventing yourself. Of course, as he always does, Tedi presents data after hitting the Googler. This is def one episode you do not want to miss! You can connect with Marcia at:

Marcia Wall , M. A., CCSP, GCDF #16401
Career Success Coach

Website: https://linktr.ee/marciawall

Career Counseling Connection: https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/california/san-diego/career- counseling/marcia-wall

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mwall1000

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarciaWall.

Email: mwall1000@gmail.com

Phone: (619) 309-7354

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/united-states/san-diego/career-counseling/marcia-wall

https://www.bls.gov/

https://personality.co/personality-test

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/17079622-tyd-s1-e-4-let-s-talk-about-success-w-cindy-whittum.mp3?download=true

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/11559092-career-chat-vol-9-unveiling-the-imposter-syndrome-gremlins.mp3?download=true

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On Episode #12 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Laila Marcos-Zissis, a Coach, Communications & Media Consultant, Podcast Personality, Master Connector & Breast Cancer Survivor, who is located in New Orleans, Lousiana. Tedi and Laila have a fascinating conversation all about MOTIVATION. What it is and how we can motivate ourselves. Laila shares with us some great information on mindfulness and how we can meditate, anywhere we are at. Tedi, of course, provides a lot of data after hitting the Googler. Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation! You can connect with Laila at:

Laila Marcos-Zissis , Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator & Author
Inspired Action Motivate LLC

Website: https://lailamorcoszissis.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lailamorcoszissis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailamorcoszissis/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lailamorcoszissis Email: laila@lailamorcoszissis.com
Phone: (504) 615-2388

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://teamstage.io/motivation-statistics/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5364176/

https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/how-to-get-motivated

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