Brandon Mayberry - Opera Singer, Co-Owner of Swirlz Cupcakes, & Living Kidney Donor

What does it take to sing in the full time chorus at the Metropolitan Opera, own a thriving cupcake business, and tangibly contribute to the lives of those around you? Join bass-baritone and Swirlz Cupcakes co-owner Brandon Mayberry and host Abigail Wright as they talk about his trip around the world, his experience as a living organ donor, gratitude, compassion, and how to de-stress in a busy life. In this extended audio version, you can also hear how he studied opera for free, a heartbreaking story about the fragility of life, the importance of optimism, charity, and his advice for going full steam ahead with goals and jumping at opportunity when unseen forces make it possible.

Related links:
Swirlz Cupcakes: www.swirlzcupcakes.com
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus: http://metoperachorus.com/
The National Kidney Foundation: https://www.kidney.org/

Paul Nelson - 99-year-old Retired Nuclear Engineer

Meet Paul Nelson, a 99-year-old retired nuclear engineer who worked at Dupont, the Hanford engineering branch of the Manhattan Project, and for the Atomic Energy Commission. Hear his discussion with host Abigail Wright, as he talks about his feelings about the atomic bombs in WW2 and his secrets to longevity, relationships, lifelong learning, and living each day. In this extended audio version, you can also hear his thoughts on the future of nuclear energy, the importance of nature in his life, what it was like working on the Manhattan Project and his thoughts on the Hanford cleanup site.

Related links:
Pandora's Promise - http://pandoraspromise.com/