In episode 219 of #dkLa! Pirate Radio, psychologist and entrepreneur Tracy Samaha returns to share her expertise on a critical topic: mental health in the workplace. Tracy has dedicated her career to raising awareness and guiding employers toward more supportive, inclusive environments for employees living with mental health disorders.

From the myths of “work-life balance” to the real steps organizations can take, this conversation is an honest look at what it means to create healthier workplaces—and why it matters for everyone.

Tune in for a dialogue that’s part advocacy, part education, and fully grounded in the belief that mental health belongs at the center of how we work and live.

In Episode 218 of #dkLa! Pirate Radio, Hal Parks returns to the mic for a conversation about creativity, resilience, and taking the unconventional route. Drawing on the theme “If the Original Doesn’t Work, Choose the Pirated Version!” Hal opens up about his journey as a writer, living with ADHD, and finding strength in adaptation.

With quotable gems like “The worst thing you will ever write will always be better than the best thing you didn’t” and “When you make it to the top of the hill, you get to slide your way down,” this episode is a call to embrace imperfection, stay persistent, and chart your own course.

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Episode 217 of #dkLa! Pirate Radio — Breaking the Icy Walls — is the audio discussion of my blog l.l.c.s.m. Rice Mishap, Cake Delight. It features a heartfelt conversation with Australian business leader, bestselling author, and mentor Marnie Beauchamp.

Marnie’s journey is about persistence, grit, and finding light through hardship. She’s built multiple businesses, overcome staggering challenges, and now dedicates her life to mentoring others. As a female entrepreneur with family and money struggles of my own, this episode hit me deeply — I even shed tears of empathy during our talk.

In this moving exchange, we discuss:
❄️ The resilience it takes to push through personal and professional icy walls
🍰 The blend of sweetness and struggle in entrepreneurial life
💡 How hope and determination can shift even the darkest stories

This episode is more than inspiration — it’s a reminder that no matter the mishaps or the walls in front of us, we can still find delight, healing, and growth.