Trista's PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast

This week we meet "The Institute" writer and director, Hamza Zaman. Hamza has been passionate about creating stories for stage and screen since he was a teenager. He made that dream a reality when he founded Headless Films. His most recent independent film, "The Institute", a medical thriller was filmed in The Hudson Valley, NY. Hamza shares what it was like to create a movie during a Pandemic as well as his thoughts on the movie i...

This week we meet Botanical Funk artist, Ben Robinson, of Philadelphia. He creates fun and colorful art on many surfaces including license plates. We’ll hear all about it and see samples of his work on our video version. We’ll hear about what inspires his creative process and how his time at art school influenced his work. Ben will also share how he deals with criticism from the public and what keeps him going no matter what. www.b...

Today we are talking with Amy Dwyer from Boston. Amy gives “The Scoop on Real Estate” by injecting her personality into the competitive real estate industry and thinking outside the box for her clients by using her creativity and knowledge. Amy’s unique ability to serve her clients with gregarious know-how puts them at ease just like a scoop of your favorite flavor on a hot summer day. Recently, Amy was "hired" by FinanceBuzz.com t...

In this episode, we are spending some quality time with Jhae Pfenning of Hard Parking Podcast. His car and plate have been iconized as a collector’s item and we’ll hear the story today about why. Jhae works in IT by day and is a podcaster by night. We will talk about the start of his podcast as well as his own origin story, growing up in South Dallas. Whether you are into cars or not, you will enjoy our conversion. Jhae is a dad, h...

In today’s episode we meet Maelea from Tenessee. Maelea Galyon helps business leaders create robust solutions, build community, and share their brilliance by running kick-ass mastermind groups. Using proven structure and process, she creates an environment where leaders help one another level up and gives them a safe place to share their most pressing issues. Whether the topic is boosting sales, dealing with employees, or developin...

This week we meet Thomas Dillingham III from Ohio. He’s the owner of The Detail Garage in Ohio. Thomas’ plate - BET T WHT - pays tribute to an American hero whom we lost just shy of her 100th birthday. Thomas has loved Betty White since he watched The Golden Girls with his mom as a kid. He still watches the reruns today with his own family. He also loves cars, a love he has passed on to one of his children. Thomas shares his experi...

This week on Trista's PL8STORY Podcast: DP Knudten of Wisconsin - License plate KNU 10 - DP has worked on some of the biggest brands in the business including Coca-Cola®, The Athlete’s Foot®, and ClosetMaid® during tenures at DDB Needham (Chicago), McCann Erickson (Atlanta) and creative shops in Denver, Sarasota, and Madison, WI. He is the author of NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the ‘completely true / completely ...

Helen Moses is a voice and communication expert, a TEDx speaker coach, and owner of Speak Up Communications. Her mission in work and life is to help individuals and teams communicate with alignment, confidence, and empathy, building stronger and more lasting relationships that lead to greater fulfillment, efficiency, and results for all. Helen lives in Raleigh NC with her husband of 24 years, 16-year-old daughter, and two cats, and...

This week we meet Imani, from Bay Area, California. Her license plate, MGIXXER, is in memory of her dad, who was gone too soon. She is the founder of Recognize Royalty, a clothing line that celebrates that you are royalty. Imani is an advocate for people suffering from mental illness and those who needing access to services. She has been through a lot but thought it all she never questioned her worth, never let her siblings down an...

This week we meet Shane Sams of Southeastern Kentucky. Shane is the host of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast. He's a former school teacher who had a negative experience at work, which turned into a catalyst for starting a business back in 2012 and becoming totally self employed in 2013.  Shane's business mission is to help family focused people start and grow successful online membership (recurring revenue) websites. He wants to ...

This week we meet Hockey Fan, Sonja Hall, from Maine. Sonja is a physical therapist assistant that moonlights as a freelance makeup artist and an aspiring fashion influencer. She comes from a family of big University of Maine Hockey fans, who all have matching black bear plates! Go Blue! Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://ww...

Dan Purcell is a successful business owner and entrepreneur who lost everything and came back a winner. He and his wife do their relationship on purpose and he shares his success tips on a happy work and happy life. Dan's plate, D8NIT, reflects both. He's an app developer who channeled his relationship success into an app to help other couples called Intimately Us. He even has a podcast with great advice from sexperts. Join me as w...

Welcome to this week's episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast! This week we meet Steven Lubetkin. His plate is PODCAST and he earned it! Steven has been producing podcasts since 2005 when his wife first heard of them on NPR. He shares the history of podcasts and how a VJ from MTV started it all. Steven also has some fun stories of his own family's history, which even the historians did not know. It's a fun and informative conversatio...

Schitt's Creek fans - you don't want to miss this episode! Learn why my guest, Sam from Wisconsin, loves the show so much and why it resonates with her so deeply. In addition to a Schitt's Creek fan, Sam is a wife, mom and advocate in health care and social justice. She loves kickboxing, reading and being outside. Let's meet Sam! Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and...

Greg Hill resides in Georgia and is originally from FL. He was 1999 Division 1-AA National Champion at Georgia Southern University and 2010 Hall of Fame Inductee GSU. His license plate represents his jersey number and his early successes. Today he is changing the lives of the children he coaches by teaching them mental toughness and team work. Let's meet Greg! Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.c...

Laura's personalized plate has been in her family for over 50 years! She shares how it was selected and what it means to her family. Laura found her calling as a writer and is the founder and Chief Encouragement Officer for More Than A Widow. She supports widows in starting over, reinventing themselves and navigating a new normal. She shares some wonderful stories in this episode and offers advice both for widows and those that lov...

Jeff joins me to talk about his travels - around the country and around the world. In 2020, he had a goal to visit every state with CLYDE a 2005 van he retrofitted for long-term travel. He met many wonderful people and shares his stories and theirs. Join us for some great stories of travel, love and friendship. Connect with Jeff on Instagram - @pops_van_gogh Show notes and full transcript available at www.pl8story.com. Enjoy this e...

Jessica Linzmeier and Brittany Lutz, of Central Wisconsin, join me to share the story behind Jessica's plate (NORB). Jessica and Brittany went viral on Facebook when their picture was chosen as the photo of the day on the #drinkwisconsinbly page. They are as fun in real life as they are in the photo. We had a blast and laughed a lot. Let's go meet Norb, the person behind the story behind the plate! Show notes and full transcript av...

This week we meet Kristina Campos from Denver Colorado. She is founder of The Impactful Parent - a company dedicated to helping parents navigate through the Tween Years and beyond. She offers community, resources and advice as well as a safe space to ask questions. Kristina is the host of The Impactful Parenting Podcast and also offers coaching for parents both one-on-one and small group. Krista went through a painful divorce and c...