How Kavalier & Clay Helped Kal Penn Understand His Past
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with actor, producer, and former White House staffer Kal Penn. He opens up about his fascinating transition …
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Kal Penn: Kavalier & Clay Asks What Identity Truly Means
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor, author, and former White House aide Kal Penn explores how a thick, historical novel cracked open his emotional landscape. …
How Ruth B Learned the Art of Letting Go From Guest Cat
In this week’s episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with platinum-selling Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth B. She opens up about her whirlwind journey in the music …
Ruth B: The Guest Cat Shows Beauty in Fleeting Moments
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, singer-songwriter Ruth B sits down to discuss how an unexpected literary discovery in New York City fundamentally reshaped her perspective …
Josh Hawkins: I AM LEADER Is Pure Leadership Inspiration
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Josh Hawkins—a husband, father, and entrepreneur who runs his own repair shop. Josh shares …
How Tori Kelly Used Ruthless Elimination to Shape Her Life
In this week’s episode of Books That Changed My Life, we are joined by Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and new mom Tori Kelly. She opens up about the powerful intersection …
How Tori Kelly Used Ruthless Elimination to Find Peace Now
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, singer-songwriter Tori Kelly sits down to explore how a single text reshaped her internal rhythm right as she stepped into …
How Michele Wong McSween Used Joy Luck Club for Identity
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Michele Wong McSween — 4th generation Chinese American, FIDM graduate, and former Old Navy …
How Andrew East Used Gap and the Gain to Ditch Comparison
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with former NFL athlete, content creator, and author Andrew East. He shares how a deep dive into …
Andrew East Found a New Mindset in The Gap and the Gain
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Andrew East reflects on why a deep immersion into a transformative psychological framework became a defining catalyst for his personal …
How Shawn Johnson Embraced Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist, mother, and author Shawn Johnson. She shares how a deep dive into lifestyle …
Shawn Johnson: Peace Matters More Than the Gold Medal Hustle
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Shawn Johnson reflects on why a deep immersion into a framework for unhurrying her life became a defining catalyst for …
How Robert Cain Found Redemption Through the Holy Bible
In this powerful episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Robert Cain, a man whose life reads like a movie script—full of grit, …
Jennie Garth: Seagull’s Freedom and Her Journey to Self
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with actress, designer, and author Jennie Garth. She shares how a childhood discovery of allegorical literature transformed …
How Jennie Garth Found Radical Acceptance via Richard Bach
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Jennie Garth reflects on why a deep immersion into a timeless literary fable became a defining catalyst for her personal …
Tony Weaver Jr.: Three Plays and One Big Publishing Disruption
In this inspiring episode, host Chris Collins sits down with Tony Weaver Jr. — award-winning author, TED Talk speaker, and founder of Weird Enough Productions — to discuss creativity, …
Harper Simon Talks Music and the Acid Test Movement
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with musician, producer, and author Harper Simon. He shares how a deep dive into literary journalism transformed …
How Harper Simon Used the Acid Test to Fuel His Rebellion
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Harper Simon reflects on why a deep immersion into a foundational American subculture became a defining catalyst for his creative …
The Book That Deepened Danielle Campbell’s View on Family Ties
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Danielle reflects on The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. This monumental historical novel did more than captivate her …
Danielle Campbell Reflects on Hope and Recovery
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Danielle Campbell reflects on why a sweeping historical masterpiece about survival and human nature remains a vital anchor for her …
How Invisible Man Led Nyasha Hatendi to Explore His Identity
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with writer and director Nyasha Hatendi, the creative mind behind Sacrilege: Curse of The Mbirwi. …