Genesis Amaris Kemp found herself in the middle of COVID-19, while she was losing so much that was close to her. Within 9 months, her father and two grandmothers passed away, then both she and her husband were laid off from their corporate careers. Then they welcomed a beautiful new baby girl into their family. As she said, when your family goes from two incomes to zero incomes, you're "living on Hope Street." So, Genesis made a pivot and turned her life experiences, talents, and a will to persevere into her own franchise. She authored Chocolate Drop in Corporate America; started the Gems: with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast; and began life coaching and motivational speaking. Genesis is a grounded, yet uplifting person who brought a lot of joy to this episode!

Izzy Gesell shares generously from his fascinating career in stand-up comedy, improv, and how it led him to the self-styled career of Organizational Alchemist. Izzy teaches us how to form, tell, and recall a good joke. He and I play an improv game that every single listener could use in every business or personal relationship they have. He shares a wonderful story about how humor can cut through even life's most frustrating situations. We learn that we all need to be authentic, take risks, and share our sense of humor in the world . . . truly Bright Side behaviors! Finally, he let us in on a secret - Izzy will be releasing an improv card game that's going to take your game nights up a notch! You'll be able to find all the details here: Izzy G and Company

In the latter half of the interview, Gregg Doyel said "My uniqueness is more unique than most," and went on to point out how he's interested in telling the truth even when it's unpopular. Doyel on Demand takes Rick Reilley to task for not doing the same. He teaches us about C.A.R.V.E. He emotionally shares that his column is meant to do bigger things when possible, like it did during the Flint Water Crisis. He's smitten with a wonderfully majestic greyhound named Cap. Finally, he shares his dream of winning an award that has nothing to do with writing. ***I must correct myself here*** Gregg Doyel is Gregg Doyel because he wants to serve Indiana, through his writing, in a way that makes him worthy of an honor bestowed to similarly civic-minded citizens. More unique than most, indeed! His work isn't behind a pay "wall." It's more like a threshold. Pay a buck to support great art here >> Gregg Doyel Indy Star, and you'll be glad you crossed over.