Carl & Friends: A Human Experience Podcast

Carl & Friends: A Human Experience Podcast

A podcast centered on the Human Experience and how we can continue to better understand and embrace each of our individual and unique journeys. Weekly episodes include discussions with a variety of phenomenal guests, as they discuss these intriguing and inspirational life experiences. Hosted by Human Experience Pioneer & the Founder/CEO of Experience Management Solutions, Carl Sokia. #HumanExperience #HX

Episodes

November 8, 2022 111 mins

Aloha!!! Our Season 3 premier features none other than one of the most interesting men in the world, Marvin Philip. In this episode, Marv discusses his upbringing as a young Tongan raised in the Bay Area of Northern California, and the fortunate path that has led him through life and into his current entrepreneurial role as Founder & CEO of Spilled Milk Ice Cream & Cereal Bar. 

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Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Author, Macy Lewis, to discuss the miracle that is her life, and how she has accomplished so much while navigating through the world blind. 



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January 27, 2021 75 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Brandon Butcher, to discuss the ups & downs that he has endured through life. We chat about his relocation across five states, handling family relationships & divorce, his battle with a heroin addiction, and falling off a roof while trying to save a friend - costing him his leg. Brandon's strength, accountability & perseverance is an inspiration & I look f...

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July 15, 2020 96 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Salt Lake City Fire Captain, Adam Archuleta, to discuss family, growing up, moving around, lessons learned & life as a firefighter.

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July 8, 2020 53 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes BYU Basketball Legend, Mekeli Wesley, to discuss the importance of family, overcoming adversity, BYU's Honor Code, travelling the world, and of course, BYU Basketball!

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June 24, 2020 64 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Thayne Sohm, to discuss our love of family, being a #GirlDad, BYU Football & his work in the health and wellness space - both personally with his CrossFit routine and at work with his company, Ventris. We also talk about being recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and the journey which lies ahead.

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June 17, 2020 70 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Film Director & Editor, Isaac Halasima, to discuss growing up with a love for competitive dance, the influence of friends & family, his path into creating videos & movies, how it felt to direct an MTV/VMA nominated music video for Imagine Dragons & release his first full-length motion picture, "The Last Descent", as well as some discussion on his late...

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June 10, 2020 72 mins

Aloha! In this episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes MOD HR's Founder & CEO, Sidney Bruce, to discuss being raised as a bi-racial woman in Salt Lake City, Utah, thoughts on the importance of diversity & the impact that both the recent George Floyd incident & #BlackLivesMatter movements have had on her.

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June 3, 2020 84 mins

Aloha! In the season two introductory episode of The HX Podcast, Carl welcomes Rock 106.7 Morning Show Host & Media Personality, Patrick Essex (aka DB), to discuss their relationship, the challenges that come with growing up, his love for the world of radio & his journey into the world of sobriety.

To listen to DB on Utah’s Rock 106.7 - adjust your FM dial or add them to your rotation through the iHeart Radio app!

This episod...

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December 18, 2019 67 mins

Aloha! In our season finale episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Chris Anderton & Dean Wilson, to discuss their focus on building, improving, and maintaining relationships in schools, business, and communities to establish an early suicide prevention system. Their organization, "You Got This", was created in 2015, shortly after Chris lost his 12 year old son, Raymond Anderton, to suicide following multiple incidents ...

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December 11, 2019 86 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes "The People's Warrior", Josh Burkman, to the show, to discuss life before, during and after the UFC. We learn about three pivotal moments of his life at the ages of 19, 29 & 39, which have continually shaped him into the tremendous human being he is today.

To learn more about Josh, his work with Budokon and his various classes and offerings, please vis...

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December 4, 2019 62 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Vicki Dangerfield to the show, to talk about her life journey. During our time together, we discussed her experience being a young single working parent raising three children, finally finding true love & then tragically losing that true love - along with all that she has learned from the wins and losses she has faced throughout her life.

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November 20, 2019 58 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes James Jackson III, to discuss a topic that seems to be at the forefront of our lives - diversity & Inclusion. We also chat about his impressive work with Utah's Black Chamber, The Inclusion Project, Zions Bancorporation & J3 Motivation.

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October 16, 2019 51 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Chef Shawn Bucher, to discuss his career journey and his thoughts on food, health, business & the value of people in the future of work.

To subscribe to Chef Shawn's podcast, "Business Chef", please visit: http://businesschef.org/author/shawnbucher/

To pick up copies of his books, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Shawn-Bucher/e/B003ZWH5YO%3Fre...

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October 9, 2019 58 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Brooke Hemingway, to discuss a variety of insightful topics including family, mental health, motherhood & building a million dollar business while navigating through the complexities of life.

To learn more about Brooke & her incredible journey, please visit: https://www.brooke-hemingway.com/


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October 2, 2019 60 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Danielle Palmer, to discuss the motivation behind her DisruptSLC presentation, “Gender Straightjackets”, which does an exceptional job giving us a peek into her viewpoint as a woman in the workplace. We also discuss family, children & the critical role that women can play in the future of work.

To see Danielle’s “Gender Straightjackets” presentation, please visit: https://disr...

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September 25, 2019 71 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Tua Kealoha & Damarr Jones, to discuss their individual paths to success, the work that they are doing with the youth in our communities & what they are currently doing to hustle, motivate & save the world.

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September 18, 2019 57 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes West Valley City Councilman, Jake Fitisemanu, to discuss the interesting topic of culture - and how it is weaved throughout our lives, businesses & communities.

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August 28, 2019 67 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes Jen Rogers & Ryan Hymas to talk about service & volunteering in our neighborhoods & communities. There’s no better example of living the Human Experience, than the work Jen and her team are doing throughout our society.

For more information on The J.R. Way and how you can get involved - whether it be through either volunteering or receiving support, please vi...

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August 21, 2019 78 mins

Aloha! In this episode of the podcast, Carl welcomes BluNovus Founders, Alicia & James Hadlock, to discuss their personal journeys battling addiction & mental health challenges. They also take some time to discuss BluNovus & The CARE Initiative, which takes a proactive approach to addressing addiction and mental health challenges in the workplace.

For more information on The Hadlock's, BluNovus & The C...

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