Hypnotist/comedian Colin Chapman never pictured this life—until a Richmond crash and the look on his wife’s and son’s faces in the hospital changed everything. From photo-studio kid to press secretary to comedy hypnotist, Colin shares how trauma, grit, and laughter rewired his path.

📍 Cary & Meadow, Richmond — 37°32'53.3"N 77°27'58.9"W
Guest: Colin Chapman

Chapters
00:00 Welcome + new location
00:35 Who is Colin Chapman?
01:52 “Comedy Hypnosis is Amazing”
02:34 Networking as an introvert
03:28 Boxer rescue dog—can dogs be hypnotized?
04:04 Kansas roots & Wizard of Oz
06:34 Family photo studio (film-era lessons)
08:55 One shot vs 500 shots
10:00 First job at Bobo’s (hustle)
12:45 Politics & campaigns → Capitol Hill press secretary
13:32 Bird swarm under the power lines
16:05 DC years, met wife, got married → Richmond move
17:08 Why Richmond beats DC (stress & pace)
22:41 Marriage: don’t sweep issues under the rug
24:14 Gratitude over entitlement
25:11 Kids update: PhD track & 911 dispatcher
29:34 Threat call before a show; detachment & objectivity
31:53 Calm under pressure; who can do 911 work
34:49 Personality vs choice; faith & fear
38:16 Courage vs fear at this intersection
39:01 Street setups; spirit-led episode
48:29 The crash at Cary & Meadow; TBI & PTSD → recovery
53:06 Telling his wife; launching a hypnosis practice
59:47 Tailoring comedy; HR “Karens” & free speech
01:01:58 Is hypnosis mind control? (short answer: no)
01:02:57 How hypnosis works: calm, focus, rapid learning
01:04:50 Clinical hypnosis too (in-person/Zoom/products)

Links
YouTube show intro: https://youtu.be/g3d_2n2rhWY

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Lost Boy. Found Hope. (One of the "Lost Boys of Sudan")

Carlos’s journey began in war-torn South Sudan, where villages were burned and families torn apart. He fled on foot, survived life as a refugee in Kenya, and was later resettled in the United States as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan.

In this episode, Carlos opens up about:

• Escaping violence and surviving in a refugee camp

• Life in foster care and the struggles of resettlement in America

• Wrestling with hopelessness and destructive choices

• The moment everything changed when he encountered the Word of God

• Finding healing, forgiveness, and a new purpose

This is more than a refugee story—it’s a story of survival, redemption, and hope against all odds.

✨ If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or searching for meaning, Carlos’s story will inspire you.

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What does it take to turn a historic family home into a thriving bed and breakfast — and keep it running for decades? In this episode of The Open Booth, Matthew R. O. Brown sits down with Janice Clifton, owner of the Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen, Virginia.

From growing up in the house her father restored from the ground up, to helping her parents transform it into Henrico County’s only fully operating bed and breakfast, Janice shares a story woven with history, faith, and family. The conversation moves from small-town roots to navigating county regulations, balancing entrepreneurship with relationships, and finding joy in giving back through events that now welcome thousands of visitors each year.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:

• What it means to live in the same house your entire life — and carry its legacy forward

• How a family trip to England inspired the creation of a bed and breakfast in Virginia

• The challenges of hospitality, and how “being a cheerful giver” shapes her approach to guests

• The Virginia Cliffe Inn’s role as more than lodging — a venue for weddings, celebrations of life, craft shows, and community support

• The personal sacrifices and joys of managing a family business while keeping faith and family at the center

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Filmed on-site at the Virginia Cliffe Inn, this conversation isn’t just about business — it’s about legacy, resilience, and the belief that true hospitality is a calling.

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