Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast
Kathleen G. Churchwell
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About This Podcast
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks goes behind the scenes of real lives, the stories people never tell on stage, on camera or in their highlight reels. Actors, entrepreneurs, brewers, winemakers, professors, attorneys, ESPN broadcasters, TEDx speakers, founders and survivors come here to share the truth they’ve carried for years.
Some stories aren’t meant to be polished.
They’re meant to be felt.
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks is a raw, unfiltered storytelling podcast where real people open up about the moments that broke them, shaped them and rebuilt them. Host Kali sits down with guests from every walk of life actors, business owners, brewers, winemakers, startup founders, professors, attorneys, athletes, creators and survivors of trauma to reveal the truth behind their journeys.
These conversations go deeper than success stories.
They explore:
- Childhood wounds and the abuse no one saw
- Weight loss, identity shifts and rebuilding self-worth
- Sexual trauma and the courage to speak it out loud
- Reinvention after failure, betrayal or rock bottom
- The collapse of breweries, wineries and small businesses and the grit it takes to rebuild
- The messy, human, behind‑the‑scenes chapters that shaped who they became
Every episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t pretty it’s powerful.
And when people share the truth of what they’ve lived through, they give others permission to heal too.
If you’re searching for the kind of stories that hit your chest, linger in your mind and make you feel less alone in your own journey, you’ve found your people.
This is where real people tell the real story.
Sip, listen and step into the moments that changed everything.
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Recent Episodes
S2E47 From Studio 54 to the Boardroom: Don Kurz Shares the Life Lessons Behind Do the Hustle
Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneur, former championship lacrosse player, Studio 54 dancer, and business leader Don Kurz reveals the unexpected lessons that shaped his success in life, leadership, and…
S2E46 “How Matt Swinney Built Austin Fashion Week — The Grit, Grind & Truth Behind Texas Fashion”
Send us Fan MailBefore Austin Fashion Week became a Texas fashion powerhouse, Matt Swinney was just a kid from Austin with no fashion background, no industry connections, and no roadmap. He didn’t…
S2E45 He Lost EVERYTHING for Love Then the Cult Changed Him | ESPN Broadcaster’s Shocking True Story
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when love doesn’t just blind you… but changes you?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with former ESPN sports broadcaster…
S2E44 The Call That Changed Everything: Jenn’s Journey to Creating Kidney Contenders
Send us Fan MailJenn’s story begins with a single phone call the kind that changes everything. When she learned her mother was in kidney failure, she was suddenly thrown into a medical world she…
S2E43 From Reality TV to Real Resilience: Jennifer Gaydos Hartman on Trauma, Healing & Tomorrow Is Not Promised
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything changed in a single moment and the life you thought you knew was gone forever?In this deeply moving episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Jennifer Gaydos…
S2E42 “He Was Bullied and Overweight. Then Wrote the Book ‘The Treehouse Avengers’ That Changed Everything”
Send us Fan Mail Kali Kat Tap Talks show sits down with Canadian author John Leister to uncover the story behind his book The Treehouse Avengers. What begins as a conversation about writing quickly…
S2E41 Reclaiming Voice After Silence: Andrea Leeb on Hidden Trauma, Truth Telling and the Children No One Talks About
Send us Fan MailIn this raw and deeply human episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Kat sits down with Andrea Leeb National Bestselling Author of Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir, survivor advocate, former…
S2E40 “From Philly to Pura Vida: Richard Blank’s Vision Quest, Pinball Empire & the INXS Rock Story You Won’t Believe”
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a 27‑year‑old dreamer from Philadelphia walks away from expectations, guilt, and the “safe path” to chase a vision that won’t leave him alone? On this episode of…
S2E39 How to Heal After Heartbreak | Dr. Corey Seemiller’s Soulmate Strategy (Raw Story)
Send us Fan MailWhat does healing after heartbreak really look like behind the scenes?In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go beyond the surface with Dr. Corey Seemiller as she shares…
S2E38 “She Built an Okanagan Winery From Raw Land | Maddison Violet’s Untold Story”
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks, Maddison Violet shares the raw, unfiltered story of how she built one of the Okanagan’s most innovative new wineries Ve Oh Lay Acres…
S1E37 A woman’s journey from 1940s doorstep deliveries to global wine mastery
Send us Fan MailWhat do you get when you mix 13 siblings, no fridge, a borrowed disguise, and the determination to become a sommelier? You get Kathy Healy — and a story so bold it could only be told…
S1E37 Election Day & Empty Plates: SNAP, COVID Lessons and Culture Collide
Send us Fan Mail"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's…
S1E36 “Baseball, Beer, and Becoming: How One Norristown Girl Became a Wine Icon”
Send us Fan MailFrom Ice Box to Sommelier: A Norristown Legacy 🍞🍺⚾️🍷 Born in 1946 in Norristown, she was one of 13 children in a world where Schmitz beer came in glass bottles to the back door, bread…
S1E35 The Untold Story of Savor City: How Denise Is Feeding a Movement One Sip, One Step, One Soul at a Time
Send us Fan MailFrom a single pot of gumbo to a city-wide revolution, Denise didn’t just start a food brand—she sparked a movement. In this episode, we uncork the rich, flavorful story behind Savor…
S1E34 “Walking in Mandela’s Footsteps, Toasting Diana’s Bravery | Kathy Healy Unfiltered”
Send us Fan MailIn this short but powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Kathy Healy shares who she’d invite for a drink—and why it matters now more than ever. Her choices: Nelson Mandela, the…
S1E33 From College Mansion Parties to Celebrity Nightlife: Connor Treacy’s OffSunset Empire
Send us Fan MailHe was the guy in college who threw mansion parties so big they drew thousands—and even caught the attention of stars. What started as massive house parties grew into underground…
S1E32 Gary Monterosso: From Michael Jackson to Beer History and Radio Fame
Send us Fan MailWhen it comes to beer history, Gary Monterosso is a name you can’t forget. His love for the craft has taken him on an extraordinary journey—one that started with learning and hanging…
S1E31 “Behind the Bar with Chris Schneider: Why Dirty Draft Lines Are Pouring Money Down the Drain”
Send us Fan Mail Bar & Restaurant Owners, Listen Up! In this exciting episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sat down with Chris Schneider – The Bar Business Coach – to uncover the hidden costs that…
S1E30 Behind the Pour with Agent Cru – The Wine Spies
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sit down with the one and only Agent Cru, the energetic mastermind behind The Wine Spies – the only wine spies in the world who unlock…
S1E29 Episode Title: Behind the Scenes with Jeff, CEO of NEFT — He Built a Brand. He Kept His Word.
Send us Fan MailFrom working since the age of 9, Jeff made a vow: No one should have to live the way he did. And he meant it.In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Jeff—CEO of NEFT…
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Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast has published 48 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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