Assorted Conversations

Assorted Conversations is an interview podcast featuring inspiring stories from everyday people doing extraordinary things. Every other Wednesday, host Helen sits down with guests who are pursuing meaningful passions, exploring unusual hobbies, building creative careers, overcoming challenges, and turning long-held dreams into reality.

Each episode is a warm, candid conversation about the choices, setbacks, lessons, and moments of courage behind a personal journey. Come for the laughter and fascinating stories; leave with a fresh perspective and inspiration to begin—or keep pursuing—your own path.

Podcasting since 2021 • 62 episodes

Assorted Conversations

Latest Episodes

Ep. 61 - The Kink Consultant Conversation with Amanda Dames

Kink has a PR problem, and we’re not helping it when we reduce the whole topic to leather and whips. Helen sits down with Amanda Dames, a certified sex and relationship professional who worked as a dominatrix in a New York City dungeon before b...

July 29, 2026 • 57:27

Ep 60 - The Travel Trailer Journey Conversation with Elke Scholz

She planned a warm winter escape, hitched up a custom travel trailer, and headed south alone, only to discover that the road doesn’t care about your plans. Helen sits down with Elke Scholz to unpack a solo RV road trip from Canada to Arizona th...

July 15, 2026 • 55:35

Ep. 59 - The Multitasking Screenwriter Conversation with Derrick Shaw

A lot of us have a dream we quietly put away because life gets loud. Today we sit down with Philadelphia-born filmmaker and entrepreneur Derek Shaw, and he’s proof that “later” can still turn into real momentum if you’re willing to start small ...

July 01, 2026 • 51:41

Ep 58 The Santa for Nerds & Coach for Creatives Conversation with Paul Pape

You can be wildly talented and still feel stuck financially, and that gap can mess with your confidence fast. I sit down with Paul Pape, a two-time TEDx speaker, author, creative strategist, and the maker many people call “Santa for Nerds,” to ...

June 17, 2026 • 1:03:12

Ep. 57 - The Elevate Your Escapes Conversation with Eleanor

Luxury travel has a new meaning, and it’s not crystal chandeliers or dressing up for dinner. It’s having the freedom to be yourself, the flexibility to pivot when plans change, and a trusted expert who handles the details so you can actually en...

June 03, 2026 • 59:46

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what a fantastic interview! What a wonderful story! Your chemistry with Joe was so natural that it seemed you knew each other forever! Loved it!!

Hanson, Massachusetts