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10 Little Rules For A Double Butted Adventure: Teri M. Brown's Journey

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with author Teri M. Brown, who shares her incredible journey from being an Air Force brat born in Athens, Greece, to embarking on a life-changing tandem bicycle ride across the United States. Teri and her husband Bruce's adventure raised funds for Toys for Tots and inspired her new book, '10 Little Rules for a Double Butted Adventure.' Tune in to hear about her resilience through personal struggles, the valuable life lessons she learned, and her advice on tackling big, bold challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Teri M. Brown
00:53 Early Life and Aspirations
02:21 Struggles and Personal Growth
03:27 The Life-Changing Adventure
05:44 Reflections on Home and Safety
09:15 Embracing Life's Opportunities
15:39 Family and Traditions
16:59 Redefining Home: A Personal Journey
17:26 A Teenage Move: From Ohio to North Carolina
18:21 Cultural Shock and Assimilation
19:41 Finding Belonging in a New Place
20:08 Reflections on Home and Identity
22:55 The Book: Lessons from a Cross-Country Ride
24:29 Publishing Journey and Imposter Syndrome
27:08 Never Quit on a Bad Day: A Life Lesson
31:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of 'Wherever I Lay My Hat,' we engage with Shebana Coelho, a writer, performance artist, and traveler who takes us on her incredible journey from city life in New York to the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and Mongolia. Shebana shares her experiences living with nomadic communities, the profound impact of landscape on her sense of self, and her current life facilitating creative writing near the indigenous Zuni community in New Mexico. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of culture, land, and personal growth.

00:00 Introduction to Shebana Coelho
00:14 Shabana's Early Life and Departure from New York
03:34 Adventures in Tierra del Fuego and Argentina
05:13 Mongolia: Fulbright Grant and Nomadic Life
09:41 Cultural Insights and Nomadic Traditions
11:21 Reflections on Colonization and Connection to Land
17:55 Life in New Mexico and Creative Pursuits
31:29 The Importance of Creativity and Storytelling
41:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of 'Wherever I Lay My Hat,' Daniel engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ayo Haynes, an open adoption specialist helping women in their forties and fifties become mothers through adoption. Ayo shares her personal journey from growing up in a diverse, single-parent household in NYC to moving to Connecticut and focusing on her career as an adoptive mother and adoption coach. The discussion explores the differences between closed and open adoptions, the importance of transparency with adopted children, and the steps prospective adoptive parents can take to start their journey. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue on the essence of creating a home and the profound impact of adoption.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:37 Meet Ayo Haynes: Open Adoption Specialist

01:43 Ayo's Family Background and Journey to Adoption

03:37 Ayo's Acting Career and Life Decisions

06:35 The Adoption Process: A Personal Experience

10:04 Concept of Home and Family

18:30 Open Adoption Explained

25:25 Advice for Prospective Adoptive Parents

31:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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