Little Big Voices Podcast
Most people I meet have a story/voice that compels me - sometimes for a few minutes - sometimes for a lifetime. I'm drawn to the little/big voices who wish to speak - wish to be heard - wish to matter. These stories help me understand myself and my place in the world. Maybe they will light your path and keep you company on your journey as well. - Mark.
Episodes
It's Been a Long Time Comin' - Corey Hopkins' Journey of Passion and Purpose
In this inspiring episode of Little Big Voices, Mark talks with Corey Hopkins, a filmmaker, musician, and digital media mentor at the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) in Austin, Texas.
Corey opens up about the challenges and setbacks that led him to pursue a solo music career while working at Amazon, and how he used music and songwr...
My guest today is Don Strickland. He grew up in small towns and big cities in Texas, and spent the last 40 years in Austin raising a family and growing his career in computer technology for companies such as Schlumberger and Apple. A few years ago, Don made a decision on how to travel one of the hardest and most meaningful roads, a human faces.
He invited all who braved it to travel and learn and grow with him. I invite yo...
My guest today is Don Hale. He was a West-Texas boy who headed to college on a music scholarship, majored in theatre, and later studied for his masters in inter-disciplinary technology.
After graduation, Don worked as a movie actor and launched several theatre companies in Los Angeles. He eventually moved back to Texas where he wrote, produced, and directed children’s musicals and created a touring theater company.
Today, my guest is Mathew Sturtevant, author, professional photographer, lecturer, and life adventurer. His photographs have graced the pages of the NY Times, Rolling Stone, Fortune magazine, and the Men’s Journal.
He is the author of two books. The first, The Sound of Austin, portraits and essays of the most intriguing and influential musicians who call Austin home, including stunning portraits of Willie Nelson, Lyle Lov...
Today, my guest is James Elizondo, a former Division 1 NCAA football player who shares his personal meaning-of-life stories of growing up inside the helmet. James will be with us for several episodes sharing his experiences of playing football, suffering from body dysmorphia, being a stay-at-home-Dad, and also a hunter who avoids eating most meat. Oh yeah, and lucky for me, James is also my neighbor and friend. This is par...
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