Tedi Talks
Join Podcast Host Tedi Parsons as he discusses anything and everything. No topic or subject matter is off the table! Join us as we celebrate the art of conversation we talk about everything from the day's hottest topic, to cooking, to healthcare to solving the Da Vinci Code. This is Real Talk with Real People. Come and join us in the conversation.
Episodes
139 episodes
S5-E-6: Finding Her Truth in a Bathroom Stall w/Shekina Mitchell
On Episode #6 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Shekina Mitchell, who serves as the Director of Covering Kidz, is a Partner at the FreTail Store, a devoted Minister & Missionary, is to name only a few titles this amazing lady holds...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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29:28
S5-E-5: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree w/Sarah Pierce
On Episode #5 of Tedi Talks - the Holiday Special, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great places to buy unique and fun gifts in the Lansing region.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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29:59
S5-E-4: Tap the Stress Out of Your Life w/Amy Mollitor
On Episode #4 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest Amy Mollitor, a Certified Life Coach and EFT Tapping Master Practitioner, located in Lansing, MI. Amy shares with us what Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) is and the m...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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37:03
S5-E-3: To Buy or Sell is the Question w/Amy Jo Weller
On Episode #3 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Amy Jo Weller, Associate Broker-Realtor at The Weller Real Estate Collective, located in Grandville, MI. Tedi hit the Googler again and provides several interesting stat...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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38:02
S5-E-2: It's all About Proportionizing w/Amy Bragagnini
On Season #5, Episode #2 or Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holi...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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37:16
S5-E-1: I'm Baaaccckkk!
On the kick-off episode of Season Five of Tedi Talks, Tedi shares with us where he has been (MIA) and how the podcast, with its new name (well, actually original name), is keeping some of the old format, but bringing in a lot of new and e...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:02
S4-E-12: The Annual PRIDE Episode
On Episode #12 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is flying solo for this short episode on PRIDE. Tedi shares what PRIDE is, how it all started and why its important (not only in the month of June, but all year round). Incl...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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14:47
S4-E-11: Grazing w/Lindsey Coffelt
On Episode #11 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Lindsey Coffelt, the Owner of Graze Craze located in Okemos & Shelby Township, MI. Lindsey shares with us how she and her husband, Silas, got into the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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26:28
S4-E-10: At the Farmers Market w/Jenny Wagemann
On Episode #10 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Jenny Wagemann, Farmers Market & Breadbasket Food Pantry Manager at the Allen Farmers Market, located in Lansing, MI. Jenny shares with us all the amazi...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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30:30
S4-E-9: Wild Wisdom is Hers w/Shelley Davis-Boyd & Amy Mollitor
On Episode #9 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Shelley Davis-Boyd, Integrare Collaborative, and Amy Mollitor, Intentional Energy Coaching. Amy and Shelley tell us all about their amazing Podcast
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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35:32
S4-E-8: It's a 517 Living Kind of Thing Part III
On Episode #8 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder & Owner of 517 Living. Tedi and Sarah talk about 517 Living's 10-Year Anniversary and ways this will be celebrated. Sarah provides...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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32:46
S4-E-7: Earth Day & Climate Change: Why These Matter
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi , Tedi welcomes back special guest Elaine Sterrett Isely, Deputy Director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Elaine talk about Earth Day ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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33:15
S4-E-6: Introducing Mr. Trans Michigan 2024 - Derek Davis
On Episode #6 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Derek Davis, a Cali Sober Bartender and Postpartum Doula, located in Southeast Michigan. Derek shares with us his journey as a Trans man and why his role as Mr. Trans Mi...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:16
S4-E-4: A Sweet Encounter w/Nikki Thompson Frazier
On Episode #5 of of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Nikki Thompson Frazier, Founder & Owner of Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe, which is located in the historic Knapp's Building in downtown Lansing, MI. Tedi and Nik...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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27:43
S4-E-4: Living well with Multiple Sclerosis w/Trevis Gleason
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Trevis Gleason, Chef, Published Author & Disability Advocate, located in West Kerry, Ireland. Trevis shares with us his amazing journey around the world and how...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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39:31
S4-E-3: Life Coaching w/Shelley Davis-Boyd
On Episode 3 of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest Shelley Davis-Boyd, President of Integrare Collaborative, which is located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Shelley talk about all things Certified Life Co...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:46
S4-E-2: The Journey of Miss Trans Michigan USA
On Episode Two of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest Jamie Ashby, the current reigning Miss Trans Michigan USA, of Lansing, MI. Jamie is back to share with us her journey to the Mr. & Miss Tran...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:00
S4-E-1: The Sunday Comics Have Gone Mainstream w/K Lynn Smith
On Episode One of Season Four of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes K Lynn Smith, an award-winning artist and writer from Michigan. K Lynn is best known as the writer and artist of the western comic PLUME. Tedi and K Lynn tal...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:55
S-3-E-25: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree w/Cindy Whittum
On the final episode of Season 3 of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes his Co-Host, Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist, State of Michigan (EGLE), for a candid discussion about the holidays (the good, the bad and the ugly...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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32:07
S3-E-24: A Lost Girl and Her Book w/Allison Spooner
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Allison Spooner, Writer & Creative Warrior, located in Lansing, MI. Allison shares with us all the details about her new book: Lost Girl: A Neverland Story (...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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36:42
S3-E-23: Coming to America w/Ieva Rutkauskaitė
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Ieva Rutkauskaitė (Yeh Va Root-koh-sky'-tea) a 16-year old exchange student from Lithuania who is now living in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Ivea have a fascinating conversation about h...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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27:14
S3-E-22: Welcome to the Library w/Victoria Meadows
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Victoria Meadows, Marketing Director at the Capital Area District Libraries, located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Victoria talk about today's library and the many services available...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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36:57
S3-E-21: Let Them Eat Cake w/Amy Braganini
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about food as we prepare for the upcoming holi...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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38:11
S3-E-20: Talking Housing w/Jody Washington & Jerry Norris
On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guests Jody Washington, a strong Community Activist and former City of Lansing Council Woman and Jerry Norris, Primus Inter Paris at The Fledge, both who are located in Lansing, MI.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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50:10
Career Chat Vol. 23: Changing our Business Mindset w/Beth Batts
On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Beth Batts, Founder & Owner of BB Consulting LLC, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Beth talk about all the incredible services Beth and her team offer at BB Consulting....
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:38
