From rock stardom to reimagining life’s rhythm — Mike Malinin is just getting started.

He kept the beat for nearly 20 years with the Goo Goo Dolls, rocked out on global stages, and helped shape the soundtrack of a generation. But now? Mike’s charting a new course — and it’s one you need to hear about.

💥 In this can't-miss episode of Talk To Me with Eugene Williams, Jr., we dive deep into:

🎼 Mike’s early love affair with drumming (Middle school kit dreams FTW!)

🚀 His rise to fame with the Goo Goo Dolls and their Grammy-nominated legacy

🤠 An unexpected twist into the world of country music with Tanya Tucker — no audition needed!

🎓 Why Mike is now eyeing the classroom over the stadium, bringing his passion to future musicians

🏙️ His next chapter in Chicago — balancing music, family, and mentorship

✨ Whether you're a drummer, music junkie, or just someone chasing a second act, Mike’s story is your backstage pass to reinvention, resilience, and rhythm that never quits.

🎥 WATCH NOW to see how a rock legend finds new harmony in life — and why his best beats might still be ahead.

👇 COMMENT: What's your favorite Goo Goo Dolls track or Mike Malinin moment?
👍 LIKE if this inspired you to keep evolving.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real talk with creative legends.

#MikeMalinin #GooGooDolls #TalkToMePodcast #EugeneWilliamsJr #LegendaryDrummer #RockToCountry #MusicEducation #LifeAfterFame #FromTheStageToTheClassroom #DrummingLegend #PodcastLife #MusicianJourney

🔥 ART THAT SPEAKS. ART THAT HEALS. ART THAT ACTIVATES. 🔥
Welcome to another episode of Talk to Me with Eugene Williams Jr., where I sit down with the phenomenal Alanna Rivera — artist, activist, and community powerhouse — to unpack how art is more than beauty… it’s a MOVEMENT.

👇 WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE IN THIS EPISODE:
✨ The soul-shaking power of art to spark peace, joy, and action
💥 Why artists are change agents, not just content creators
💸 How Alanna uses her work to support LGBTQIA youth through Smile DC
🚀 The real talk about thriving in the art world and staying true to your vision
⚡️ Art as a political microphone without the yelling — just impact
🎓 How education and experience combined fuel creative success

🖼️ Alanna Rivera isn’t just painting pictures — she’s building bridges, culture, and conversations that MATTER.

⏰ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction & Alanna’s Mission
03:15 – The REAL Role of Art in Society
09:00 – Turning Art Into Community Action
16:45 – Making a Name in the Art World
23:10 – Art Meets Politics (And It’s Beautiful)
30:50 – Lessons from Life & Learning

💬 If you believe art can change the world… THIS is your episode.
✅ Artists, creatives, educators — this conversation will fuel your fire to show up, speak up, and create with purpose.

👇 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH ALANNA:
🌐 Website: www.alannarivera.com
📸 Instagram & TikTok: @ARiveraStudios
📘 Facebook: Alanna Rivera Studios

💥 LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE 💥
🎨 Drop a 🎨 in the comments if YOU believe art can change hearts and minds.
👍 Like this video if you vibe with purpose-driven creativity.
🔔 Hit subscribe — we’re talking art, life, and purpose every week!

#ArtForChange #AlannaRivera #TalkToMePodcast #EugeneWilliamsJr #CreativeActivism #LGBTQSupport #ArtCommunity #ArtAndPolitics #PurposeDrivenArt #BlackVoicesInArt #DCArtists #InspirationForCreators

🌱 The Talk to Me podcast continues with host Eugene Williams Jr. in a deeply personal and powerful conversation with brand strategist and Soul-Aligned CEO Michelle Rabell. From childhood lessons on injustice to her mission of helping women reclaim their voices and build businesses with purpose, Michelle shares a story of liberation, legacy, and love. If you're searching for meaning, growth, or reinvention—this one's for you.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What early personal experiences shaped Michelle’s mission to help women break free from generational and societal conditioning, and how did those moments influence her life’s work?
✅ How does Michelle define a “Soul Aligned Business,” and why is it important for women to build brands and careers that reflect their inner values and purpose?
✅ What are the greatest challenges women face when stepping into entrepreneurship, and how does Michelle help them overcome fear, visibility blocks, and self-doubt?
✅ Who are the women most likely to benefit from Michelle’s work, and what can they expect to gain from clarifying their message, reclaiming their voice, and building a business on their own terms?

🦋 From silenced childhoods to soul-aligned freedom—this is what it means to reclaim your voice and rise.

💬 Join the conversation: What does freedom mean to you in your work and life?
👍 Like if you believe your purpose is worth pursuing
🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations on liberation, leadership, and legacy

🌺 How to connect with Michelle Rabell:
Website: https://www.soulalignedceo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.rabell

🌐 How to connect with Eugene Williams, Jr.:
Website: https://www.eugenewilliamsjr.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugwilljr/

🫂 Why You Belong Here:
Talk to Me isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community of storytellers, thinkers, doers, and listeners who aren’t afraid to go there. You’ve got thoughts. You’ve got a voice. We want to hear both. This is your space to share, reflect, and connect through transparency and truth.

🗣️ CALLING ALL VOICES – BE OUR NEXT GUEST!
Want to be part of the conversation? Got a story that needs to be heard? This is your moment.

#TalkToMePodcast #SoulAlignedCEO #MichelleRabell #WomenInBusiness #PurposeDrivenLiving #LiberateYourVoice

00:00 Welcome & Michelle's Intro
03:07 Soul-Aligned Business Mission
06:14 Her Cuban Roots & Early Influences
09:21 Story of Dulce & Desire for Liberation
12:28 Helping Women Reclaim Their Voice
15:35 Breakthroughs & Coaching Rewards
18:42 Entrepreneurship Challenges
21:49 The Visibility Struggle
24:56 Her Ideal Clients & Demographic
28:03 How to Work with Michelle & Final Words

📚 The Talk to Me podcast continues with host Eugene Williams Jr. in a dynamic conversation with Stephen Boyd, nationally known as The Student Engagement Agent. From transforming classrooms to inspiring educators, Stephen shares practical wisdom on creating environments where students don’t just learn—they thrive. If you care about the future of education, this episode will ignite your thinking.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How did Stephen’s journey from musician to educator shape his passion for classroom engagement, and what early influences helped guide him toward teaching?
✅ What strategies does Stephen share for managing classrooms effectively, and how can strong relationships and structure create environments where students thrive?
✅ How does Stephen’s concept of “contagious teaching” help transform classrooms from outrageous to outstanding, and what are the four C’s that form the foundation of this approach?
✅ Why is understanding the bigger why essential for educators and leaders, and how can this mindset inspire students, teachers, and entire communities to aim higher?

🔥 When teaching catches fire, students don’t just learn—they light up.

💬 Join the conversation: What’s one small action you’ve seen make a huge difference in a classroom?
👍 Like if you believe great teaching changes lives
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that inspire educators, parents, and communities

📲 Connect with Stephen Boyd:
Website: https://iamstephenboyd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephenboyd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamStephenBoyd

🌐 How to connect with Eugene Williams, Jr.:
Website: https://www.eugenewilliamsjr.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugwilljr/

🫂 Why You Belong Here:
Talk to Me isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community of storytellers, thinkers, doers, and listeners who aren’t afraid to go there. You’ve got thoughts. You’ve got a voice. We want to hear both. This is your space to share, reflect, and connect through transparency and truth.

🗣️ CALLING ALL VOICES – BE OUR NEXT GUEST!
Want to be part of the conversation? Got a story that needs to be heard? This is your moment.

#TalkToMePodcast #StephenBoyd #ContagiousTeaching #StudentEngagement #ClassroomsOnFire #educationmatters

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
03:10 Early Inspirations in Education
06:20 From Music to Teaching
09:30 Classroom Management & Measurement
12:40 Combating Boredom in Classrooms
15:50 The Bigger Why in Education
19:00 Contagious Teaching Framework
22:10 FIRE: Focus, Innovation, Relationships, Empowerment
25:20 Evolving with Students’ Needs
28:30 Final Reflections & How to Connect

🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Podcasting | Cyrus Webb Reveals the Blueprint

Want to know what separates good podcasters from great ones? 👀
Cyrus Webb has been podcasting since BEFORE podcasting was cool—and in this exclusive interview, he drops the real gems on how to grow, connect, and build a podcast that lasts.

If you’re serious about podcasting—or building any kind of personal brand—you don’t want to miss this.

🔥 Watch if you’re ready to:
✔️ Build a podcast that stands the test of time
✔️ Book better guests (and make them WANT to come back)
✔️ Turn storytelling into real influence
✔️ Grow your audience without selling out

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why consistency will beat talent every time in podcasting
• How to treat EVERY guest like a star—celebrity or not
• Why your voice matters, even if you’re starting small
• The #1 mistake new podcasters make (and how to fix it)
• How Cyrus is using podcasting to create opportunities for others

⏰ Timestamps for the Smart Ones:
0:00 – Welcome & Cyrus Webb’s Podcast Journey
3:10 – The Truth About Consistency & Podcast Success
9:20 – Making Guests Feel Like Royalty
15:30 – Storytelling: The Podcasting Secret Weapon
22:00 – Expanding the Vision: Media, Mentorship & Impact

💬 Your Turn:
What’s YOUR biggest challenge with podcasting—or getting started? Drop it in the comments👇 We’re here for it.

#PodcastSuccess #CyrusWebb #PodcastingTips #ContentCreation #MediaLeadership #Storytelling #CreativeEntrepreneurship

🔥 What happens when mentorship meets entrepreneurship? You get real change.

In this episode of Talk to Me, Eugene sits down with Peter Ratzan, President and Co-founder of Your College Concierge, for a deep and inspiring conversation on mentorship, education, and the entrepreneurial grind that ties it all together. Whether you're a parent, student, educator, or dream-chaser, this one hits home.

Peter’s journey—from the classroom to the boardroom—is filled with lessons about purpose, passion, and giving back. He’s not just guiding students to college—he’s shaping lives.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:
How mentorship programs like Take Stock in Children are changing lives

What it really takes to jump from teaching to entrepreneurship (and stay sane doing it)

How your career can shape your character—not just your resume

Why choosing a niche and mastering it can unlock big success

The power of showing up for your community and investing in first-gen students

👤 Meet the Guest: Peter Ratzan
Advocate, mentor, and educational entrepreneur

Co-founder of yourcollegeconcierge.com

Passionate about helping families navigate the college journey without losing their minds—or their wallets

📌 Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Meet Peter Ratzan & the mission behind Your College Concierge
04:12 – How mentorship changes the game for at-risk students
09:30 – From teacher to entrepreneur: the pivot, the passion, the payoff
15:45 – Balancing business with family and staying young at heart
22:10 – Becoming an expert in your field—and why it matters now more than ever

💡 Ready to take action?
Whether you're a parent prepping your teen for college or an entrepreneur looking to lead with impact, this episode is packed with gems you don’t want to miss.

👉 Visit Your College Concierge: [yourcollegeconcierge.com]
📖 Read Peter’s blog: College Pete

👍 Like what you heard?
Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring that bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode where voices matter and stories inspire.

#TalkToMePodcast #EugeneWilliamsJr #PeterRatz #YourCollegeConcierge #MentorshipMatters #EducationReform #FirstGenSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #CollegePrep #RealTalk

What happens after the lights go out on the field?

In this raw and revealing episode of "Talk To Me w/Eugene Williams, Jr.", Coach Keita Malloy opens up to Eugene about the gritty realities of the coaching grind—from being cut from teams to mentoring young athletes through life’s toughest lessons. Whether you're a coach, leader, or just someone who’s been knocked down and forced to get back up, this one’s for you.

🔥 You’re not just hearing stories from the sideline—you’re getting a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and impact.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

The real journey from athlete to coach (and why it’s not as glamorous as it seems)

Why adversity is the greatest teacher in sports and in life

The hard truth about inequality in coaching and how Coach Malloy is fighting back

Why wins don’t define great coaches—relationships do

How to prepare young athletes for both the dream and the reality

⏰ Timestamps for the Hustlers & Leaders:
0:00 – Welcome & Coach Malloy’s Journey to the Sidelines
4:35 – Getting Cut, Getting Real: Learning from Setbacks
10:20 – Inequality in Coaching: What They Don’t Want to Admit
16:10 – Coaching as Mentorship: Stories That Hit Different
21:45 – Passion vs. Reality: Guiding Athletes Through Life On & Off the Field

🎙️ FULL EPISODE w/video: [https://youtu.be/WeaMmPeBBGE]
🔗 Follow Coach Malloy: [Instagram: @Keahta]

💬 Drop a Comment Below
Have you had a coach or mentor who changed your life? Tell us how—they deserve a shoutout.👇

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