Trista's PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast

This week we meet Erik G Allen of Idaho. Erik is the host of Top Rated MMA podcast and Bearded Biz Podcast. Top Rated MMA is the #1 MMA podcast in the NW! They donate 25% of their profits to Hire Heroes USA (HireHeroesUSA.org), which empowers U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 15 years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation. Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. Which he has created the best MMA podcast of the northwest. He believes in giving back and honoring those that have served our country. With his companies Top Rated MMA and The Bearded Biz Show he is able to do just that. By lifting others up and giving back to the community and veterans through great organizations like Hire Heroes USA. Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose. Erik's natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and podcasts. He knows that sometimes having the opportunity to meet someone and hear their story and how they've overcome is the courage someone might need to find new strength in their own battle. Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count.

This week we meet Ralph Kanz of Oakland CA. He shares the story behind his license plate - TRIPAWD - a community started by Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano to support families with 3 legged dogs and cats. Ralph is a member of the TRIPAWDS Foundation board and previously managed 3 TRIPAWD German Shepherds. Currently he and his wife have 1 TRIPAWD German Shepherd. Learn about this special family and how the TRIPAWD community was born. Plus stick around till the end as I face a heart-felt realization about a furry family member of my own. Check out the YouTube version for lots of awesome photos of Ralph, Martha, Codie Rae, Travis Ray and Austin Ray. And for more information and lots of resources on adopting a TRIPAWD or facing potential cancer-related amputation for your dog or cat, visit www.tripawds.com or www.tripawds.org.

This week we meet Hudson Valley NY resident Gina Sivigny who's license plate - 2BELIEVE represents a lot to her but also to others. Gina is a 2nd grade teacher and mom of 2 boys. Gina founded Earth Angels Believe Foundation August 2019 in memory of her mom, Rose Marie Emerson, who passed from cancer. Gina and her team, Earth Angels ACS, have raised over $250,000 for Relay for Life in the last 20 years. In addition, Gina's foundation supports local families battling cancer through their fundraising efforts, including live concerts in the Hudson Valley. You can support Earth Angels Believe Foundation or request support by visiting www.earthangelsbelieve.com

This week, Trista interviews Kasi Milgrom from NE Philly. Her Jeep sports the plate LUV PIGS which is exactly what it sounds like - she LOVES PIGS! It started when she was a kid and continues to this day. Kasi shares about her other loves too - her family and her Jeep community. I enjoyed getting to know Kasi and learn about the things most important to her in her life. I know you'll love her too. www.pl8story.com

In this week's episode, meet Amanda Gist from Nevada. Amanda is a professional speaker, writer, and storyteller speaking out about messy life in a shiny, Instagram-perfect world. She loves mac and cheese, thunderstorms, dark roast coffee, The Lumineers, and her rescue dog, Haylie. Amanda worked as an actor in Hollywood for five years until bulimia severe depression took over her life, but when she left LA to get help, she didn't have a plan for what would come next and fell into a deeper depression, having walked out on her dream and feeling like an utter failure. Amanda fought her way through years of suicidal depression and eating disorders and chose to live, now speaking, writing, and teaching to help others fight for their own lives. She's learned to believe it's never too late to dream a new dream. Amanda will be speaking at the Life Mastery Institute Global Mental Health Summit in May 2020 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Amanda shares the warning signs of what to look for in your own loved ones to help them face and recover from the mental health challenges that keep us down. Join Amanda and all of the speakers at the virtual Summit for free on demand with this link: https://mentalhealth.lifemastery.foundation/?sc=MnUE9zFG

In this week's episode we meet Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti, the musicians of band Sirsy. They have a loyal fan base with over 190,000 YouTube subscribers. Their music is original and super fun - a mix of rock, pop, soul and sass! They are the perfect example of working musicians - writing, preforming and engaging with their audience in fun and playful ways. Melanie talks about her battle with cancer and how it inspired some of their original music. You can hear their single, Cannonball, on Shameless and see their creative and indy videos on their YouTube channel. Get to know Melanie and Rich in this episode and f ind out more about their sound and check their concert schedule (virtual and in person) at www.sirsy.com.

This week Trista interviews Sue Bowles of Ohio. Sue speaks on mental health issues at conferences, churches, campuses, and podcasts. Sue also runs mystepahead.com, a website dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health and helping people take their "next step" toward healing. Sue's first book, "This Much I Know...The Space Between" is available on Amazon and Kindle. Join Sue and over 30 Mental Health experts at the Life Mastery Institute Global Mental Health Summit in May 2020 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Sue's shares her story of recovery from an eating disorder in a talk titled, "The Inside Life of an Eating Disorder." Text NEXTSTEP to 31996 for a discounted registration.

This episode we meet Keith R Faucher, current president of the Hudson Valley Ski Club. His plate represents the ski club - HVSC, So it's only fitting that we chat about the club, a year-round activities and adult social club based in the Mid Hudson Valley NY for over 80 years. We talk about skiing, outdoor social activities as well as acting and set design. You can learn more about the club at hudsonvalleyskiclub.org or join their Facebook group to find impromptu outdoor activity partners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/52099421195/about/.

This week we meet Chef Yvette! The woman behind the plate of the same name. Yvette is a 25 year Pampered Chef Consultant and was the first person in NY to sell 1 million dollars personally. She supports a nationwide sales team. Yvette is also a Reiki Master with a healing practice for the last 5 years. She feels blessed that both businesses are virtual and allow her to live anywhere in the world and still run them. Last but not least, Yvette is a good friend of mine for over a decade. We usually have a birthday lunch together around this time but we stayed safely at home and recorded a podcast episode instead! Welcome to this week's episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast. Connect with Yvette: www.pamperedchef.biz/yvette www.healingwithyvette.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/YvettesPamperedPeeps/ https://www.facebook.com/CookingwithYvette/ https://www.facebook.com/healingwithyvette/

This week's plate owner is Savannah from Dallas TX. Her license plate - IPARTY - was a birthday present from her BFF. We talk about why she chose it plus we dish on fun topics like crocheting, dogs and our forced stay-cations. Welcome to this week's episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast.

Today is Trista's birthday (March 16), so what a perfect time to get the story behind HER vanity plate. Trista is the guest this week with guest host, Melissa Pauls. Hear the origin story of PL8STORY and the podcast it inspired. www.PL8STORY.com

This week, Trista interviews Rich from Pennsylvania. Rich is a JRR Tolkien and Lord of the Rings Fan and this inspired his plate. We talk about this and more on today's episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast. www.PL8STORY.com

This week, Trista interviews Asttarte Deva from Pennsylvania. Asttarte is a reiki master, yoga instructor and coach to individuals and couples. She shares her own healing journey and the story behind why she chose her plate UR AWSOM. We talk about this and more on today's episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast. www.PL8STORY.com

This week, Trista interviews Meghan and Steve from Orange County NY. Trista spotted Steve's plate MEGZ MAN in a Newburgh parking lot. Turns out he and Meghan both have personalized vanity license plates! MEGZ MAN and MEGZ BENZ. Meet Meghan and Steve and hear the story of true love, second changes and blended families. www.PL8STORY.com

This week, Trista interviews Richard Pini, co-creator of the 40 year comic series, ElfQuest. Trista and Richard explore following your passion, embracing being an entrepreneur and what it takes to succeed. If you are a fan of ElfQuest, you'll love this chat. If you are not, you will probably become their newest fan after getting to know Richard and some of the story behind this very popular series. Their newest series, Stargazer's Hunt, follows one of the original characters in this epilogue journey. This and what is next for Wendy and Richard in this special episode. This is the abridged version. For the full UNAbridged version, check it out on YouTube. www.PL8STORY.com