People Presents Hosted by Karyn Hobson

Tom Sankey has be volunteering as the director of the Howard County Summer Theatre since 1984! He is a talented pianist and director. Listen to hear how he got to become the director of this community theatre group. He had a unique vision to include actors of ALL AGES in this group. He has successfully made that vision a reality. His current show has a cast ranging in age from 8-83, quite a spread of ages!

Tom shares with me a...

30 minutes with a pencil in hand and a creative mind turned loose is so good for my soul!

Dean Rapoport and I met virtually during Covid when she launched a program entitled Sketchbook Club as part of her job at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Dena is a fantastic arts educator. She is thoughtful, observant, calming, inspiring, curious and well researched. She makes me FEEL like an artist.

Dena makes me fee...

Do you know where Belarus is?

What continent is it on?

Today, Tanya and I talk about her native country of Belarus. We talk about the journey to become a music teacher, what she loves most about music and her hope of returning to Belarus to visit her family this summer.

I loved hearing the stories about growing up in another country! It's so exotic to me! I live in the same county where I was raised. Hearing a p...

Irene Khaksari is a ball of energy and a delightful person to be with! She and I got to chat about resiliency, developing compassion, parenting, hobbies and mismatched socks in this episode. She and I talked about the loss of her father from a work accident at a young age and how that shaped her into the person and counselor that she is today. We are all going to face hard things in our lives but that is not an excuse to stop livin...

Do you know the difference between a fire engine & a fire truck?

Do you know the types of technology fire fighters use one the way to a call & during a call?

Do you know the most helpful thing you can do for your local fire fighters?

Lt. Mike Ricker, shares all these answers and more with me today! Mike is a legacy fire fighter, meaning he is a second generation fire fighter. His father-in-law was a volunteer...

Do you have friends in different seasons of life than you find yourself?  I love having friends who find themselves in different seasons of life! It enriches my life. It helps me reflect on my own journey, it helps me get out of my own head and allows me to share with others what I have learned along the way.

Everett and Abby have shared their dating, newly wed, parenting, foster parenting stages of life and their hearts ...

I wasn't sure that Dr. Nancy Hammond would take this interview. I literally called her and asked her. Who calls anyone these days? Who answers the phone if they don't recognize the number? I'm so thankful that her husband DID answer the phone and we were able to reconnect.

In this episode Dr. Hammond tells her SURPRISING path to medicine. She wasn't daunted by  her stage of life, her age, other expectations on her. Sh...

Do you need some hope? Do like a love story? Do stories of overcoming challenges inspire you? Do you like surprising stories? 

Well, have I got an episode for you!!!

Unexpected death of a loved one, Career Changes, Elopement, Accident, Faith, Surprise Pregnancy

Kris Althouse and I are friends from an earlier season of life. We recently reconnected and it was WONDERFUL! I want to encourage you to REACH out to your own "Kris Alt...

Dr. Jay Mittal always knew he wanted to be a surgeon. He wanted to help people from a young age. Jay shares 3 recommendations with us for healthy living you'll want to be sure to listen for. 

In addition to talking about his medical practice, we talk about his outlook on life and being a part of a team. Jay shares his sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the teams of people he works alongside as well as the other various tea...

Fun Jenn

Gold Star Jenn

Sign Making Jenn

Lifelong Learning Jenn

These are just a few nicknames Jenn has earned over the years! Her joy, laughter, hardworking and fun nature are CONTAGIOUS!  I've had the pleasure of volunteering at First Fruits Farm in Freeland, Maryland many times with my kids! If you're in the area I HIGHLY RECOMMEND volunteering at the farm. In addition to helping to provide fresh produce to food insecure pe...

Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself?  Do you want to live a life full of purpose, solve some of the world's greatest problems and leave a legacy beyond your own lifetime? Then spend time with others who are asking themselves that very same question! Carrie Rich is the founder and CEO of The Global Good Fund, a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating positive social change by equipping leaders by...

Marcia Dorsey, had this SHOCK of a lifetime at the age of 43, yet it's turned out to be one the greatest things to ever happen to her in her life! After having three kids she and her husband decide they were done! He had a procedure to ensure they were done! Then 15 YEARS later a surprise baby! Marcia shares the shocking tale of her fourth baby and the joy that this baby has brought into her WHOLE family! I hope you enjoy this mind...

Even Soccer Rivals can sit down and share a good conversation and learn more about life's lessons from one another. On this episode Jayson and I chat about his journey from soccer player, to soccer dad on the sidelines, to assistant coach, to head coach with Elkridge Youth Organization. 

We also chat about Jayson's professional life. What's the difference between an automotive technician and a mechanic?  Do you need a lit...

Gretchen Eudy is a dear college friend of mine, who recently walk through the process of saying goodbye to her Dad. Gretchen, a nurse by training, shares her Dad's legacy with us.  She also gives realistic and practical advice for ALL of us think about. You will WANT TO MOVE to North Carolina after you hear the out pouring of love her family received from their small town community during her Dad's illness. 

I hope you le...

What is a "Car GUY"? Well, I'm glad you asked! Shamit is MY CAR GUY! He is the co-owner of Vipre Automotive, a car dealership and repair shop!  Not any old car dealership, he is a personal car buyer! You put in a personal order for a car, van, SUV, truck etc and Shamit buys it for you. He will DELIVER anywhere is the United States! 

Shamit wasn't ALWAYS a car guy, he started out as an aerospace engineer turned aircraft ma...

Knowledgable, Problem Solver, Reflective, Accountability, Disciplined, Cheerleader .... these are just a FEW of the words that I'd use to describe today's People Presents Guest, Alison Lutz! Today we are talking about her healing journey. Alison and I are both use food as a foundational building block to keep our various auto-immune diseases in check. This episode might be just the kick in the pants you need to get your health movi...

Chester Whisonant was an influential part of my high school and college years! After my parents, he is the MOST influential person in my life. On today's episode we are sharing some funny stories of our relationship. We also discuss mentoring relationships, the practical things he provided for me as a mentor, what made our relationship work and the seasons of our relationship! We also discuss the origins of this very podcast. Chest...

You are NEVER too old to learn something new! Dr. Terra Gargano and I chat about various paths to education and what we are interested in learning still! We also talk about balancing our own interests while balancing being a part of a family with a variety of needs. We hope that this conversation inspires you to learn something new maybe: whitewater rafting, pottery, or traveling. What are you dreaming about trying? Connect with me...