A Word Before We Leave Presents: Episode 2 of Words I wish I Knew. On this episode of the podcast, Brett takes a deep dive into the topic and definition of Resolutions. Specifically New Years resolutions. Sources will be provided down below for the research and inspiration that went into this episode. This episode could not be possible without the support from you all! Please Like, Comment, and subscribe. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram! ‪@AWordBeforeWeLeave‬ For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com SOURCES: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resolution https://parade.com/969195/megangrant/new-years-resolutions-ideas/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/when-did-new-years-resolutions-start CGP GREYS VIDEO: "Your Theme" by CGP GREY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE

On this episode, Brett gets a chance to speak with Isabella Andreoni! Isabella, born in Guatemala and fostered for 6 months before being adopted by her parents, has experienced the world in such a special way. From traveling across 23 separate countries, rediscovering the roots of her origins in Guatemala, falling in love with her tour guide turned long distance boyfriend, and looking to the future and exploring what it could look like within her own words, this episode attempts to explore it all. This episode features segments such as Word of the Day, Word Play, and Word Definition. We also are given an opportunity to help support Isabellas fundraiser in supporting and funding a Christmas celebration for a Mayan Village in Guatemala. You can access the link to the fundraiser here! https://forthe502.carrd.co/ click the link above for direct access to the fundraiser. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Find us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave/videos Find us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/a-word-before-we-leave/id1622881376 Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram! @AWordBeforeWeLeave For more of Brett's work, go to www.brettgaffneyforever.com Follow Isabella on Instagram @i.andreoni Follow Brett on Instagram and Tik Tok @brett.gaffney Like, Comment, Subscribe, and let us know what you thought. Help us get more episodes out to new people, to show the world how much all of our words truly matter. Would you care to share a word before we leave?

On this episode, Brett interviews the lovely, Amy Gallagher. Amy opens up about her journey through life, experiencing the loss of her father at the age of eight. Amy is a woman who has experienced a tremendous loss, but despite the challenges and pain this has brought, she has found a way to approach life with such empathy and love for the world around her. We talk about her childhood in Florida, being raised in a diverse community. Amy also opens up about her college experience and what led her to Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), how the COVID 19 pandemic had secret blessings in store for her despite the struggle of living around immunocompromised friends and family. She talks about transitioning across the country, moving from Florida, to IU, to Los Angeles California, and how she has gotten her foot in the door within the media and entertainment industry. As the title says, Amy's journey to where she is now, has not been a life unscarred, but for Amy, it has been a good one. Amy's word before she leaves is worth sticking around for, I just know its a good one, and the advice she has to offer to the younger version of herself is a moment on the show I will never forget. Thank you for joining us today, and thank you for reading this description. You all mean the world to me. I hope you all know just how important and powerful the words you speak into existence truly are. We are changing the world one word at a time, and we are growing together as a community, to keep hearing these important stories from every day life. Amy is no different from anyone, and her story, hopefully, can inspire you to strive to be a better self. Much love, Brett Gaffney. Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Amy's Instagram is @amygallagher0 Amy's tik-tok is @imfromflorida456789 follow us on instagram and tik-tok ‪@AWordBeforeWeLeave‬ for more of Brett's work www.brettgaffneyforever.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/5QfYH9p... Follow us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... And if you haven't already, please leave a like, comment, and subscribe to our Youtube channel. Every bit helps, as we grow this show to reach more people, and in turn, inspire more people to experience the joys of words. Take care, and don't be afraid to ask for help. We are rooting for you. Keep going!

On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews up and coming film maker, Jack Schudy. Jack has independently budgeted, wrote, and directed his feature film debut, QLC, and talks with Brett about what led to the process and inspirations of creating his first feature film. Through this interview, we explore topics of midwestern upbringing, what its like to move across the country, the reset of LA post pandemic, how to pursue your dreams while also paying bills, and how to trust and enjoy the process of life as it unfolds before us. This Episode also feature segments such as Word of the Day, Word Play, and Words of Affirmation. A Word Before We Leave could not be possible without you, the fans, and your constant support. We thank you for joining us today. Our season three logo is designed by Courtney Shaw. Our Theme song is arranged and performed by Parker Abrhams. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON HERE- www.patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave SPOTIFY LINK- https://open.spotify.com/show/5QfYH9p... APPLE PODCASTS LINK- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... AMAZON MUSIC LINK- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f0... For more of Brett's work, you can go to: www.brettgaffneyforever.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: @awordbeforeweleave Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Leave a like, comment for more episodes, and subscribe to the channel. Your support is more valuable to us, that work on this podcast, than you know. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

A Word Before We Leave presents, "Words I Wish I Knew...", the first solo segmented episode. This episode is designed to take an isolated topic, define it, and explore the human experience that we undergo around this topic. The topic for this episode is as stated within the title, exploring many facets of a breakup, from the origins of the word, the original love-letter, the five stages of grief, self discovery, how to overcome the season of the breakup, and how to forgive, learn, and prepare for the next relationship you might find yourself in down the line. This episode could not be possible without the help from Mitchell Guynan. Mitchell not only operated the camera and underwent the entirety of the hike with bags of camera gear, but was also gracious enough to do all of the coloring of the footage within the final edit. I cannot thank you enough, Mitchell! Episode shot by Mitchell Guynan Our season three logo is designed by Courtney Shaw Our Theme song is arranged and performed by Parker Abrhams SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON HERE- patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave APPLE PODCASTS LINK- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-before-we-leave/id1622881376 AMAZON MUSIC LINK- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f0d1d34-37a9-483f-b97e-af05a4a7bc43/a-word-before-we-leave For more of Brett's work, you can go to: www.brettgaffneyforever.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: @awordbeforeweleave Sources are linked as provided here for the research that went into the writing and creation of this episode. The Painful Truth About Breakups: https://jedfoundation.org/resource/the-painful-truth-about-breakups/ Stuff You Should Know- The Science of Breakups: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EKVZ0QfGTH9GM9hSRY0by?si=508a737e60714f53 Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Break-Up Letter at Neo-Babylonian Site: https://hyperallergic.com/492730/archaeologists-discover-worlds-oldest-break-up-letter-at-neo-babylonian-site/ The Stages of Grief and What to Expect: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief U.S. Divorce Rates Down, Marriage Rates Stagnant From 2012-2022: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/10/marriage-and-divorce.html How Many Relationships Fail? 23 Eye-Opening Statistics: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/how-many-relationships-fail/#:~:text=85%25%20of%20people%20will%20experience,parents%20for%20the%20first%20time. Definition of Breakup: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakup#:~:text=%3A%20to%20end%20a%20romance,lose%20morale%2C%20composure%2C%20or%20resolution Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave? Leave a rating, and follow for more episodes. Your support is more valuable to us, that work on this podcast, than you know. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

On This Episode, Brett talks with Los Angeles based actor, director, and creative soul, Charlie Towle. Charlie, Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, talks about the transition from Texas to college, coming into his own shoes, the woes about living in LA, and how to really lean into who you are as a person. From directing shows, working to pursue passion over fear, overcoming the obstacle of failure, exploring his own self image, and revisiting the past, this episode truly is for everyone. Change come from within- and for the world to change, we must look at the individual, and inspire them to listen more.

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On this episode, Brett talks with the great, Louis Llewellyn. Louis is an actor, director, practitioner of mindfulness, son, creative, individual who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Hailing from Portland Oregon, Louis dives into the creatively inspired world, while pursuing his passions, and discusses this in depth with Brett on this episode. This episode features Louis and his journey growing up, exploring philosophical questions and thoughts that led him to find purpose in meaning within his own life, and he hopes that this episode could have a positive impact on you too! This episode also has segments such as Word of the Day, Word-Play!, and Word Story just to name a few. We here at a Word Before We Leave are honored to share this time with you, and hope that you too, can be apart of these conversations. You Matter! For more of Brett's Work, you can go to- https://www.brettgaffneyforever.com/

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On this Episode, Brett talks with Wisconsin-ite, Jack Vento, and his journey in to the world of film making. Jack is currently working on and off for the reality TV series, "The Bachelor" on ABC, as a production assistant.

On this Episode of "A Word Before We Leave", Jack helps us understand elements of his past, how his passions led to working within the film industry, how his love for art and wanting to be an artist paved the way to the present day, what it is like working within reality tv, and the trials that come with inconsistent Gig work.

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