Is raising a ton of money for your charity high on your current wish list? Hail Hail Auctions is not your ordinary charity auction partner; we are a lightning bolt of positivity and your partner given to fly. Our mission is to create a state of love and trust throughout the process ultimately unleashing the power of generosity within your guests making them feel alive. When our time together is complete and when looking in the rearview mirror, not only will you find your event turned into an ...
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The Walking Tall Podcast was created by two separate mass shooting survivors and heroes from their events, and a respected mental health doctor who all joined forces to share their own stories of adversity and strength, and then how they learned how to Walk Tall after being knocked down. Their guests will share their struggles and how they defied the odds to learn how to Walk Tall again in various categories of mental health. This podcast will spread a message of strength, togetherness, love ...
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In the upcoming episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are excited to welcome Jenny Thrasher, the founder of All That We Are and creator of the Thrive Methodology™. Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, and mental health advocate with over two decades of experience. Her personal journey, marked by the loss of her father to suicide and nearl…
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"TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains." - Peggy Noonan Join Hail Hail Auctions founder, Chris Maliszewski as he welcomes the newly appointed General Manager of KAZI FM 88.7 in Austin, TX, Reno Dudley. This episode of "The Appeal" will be a deep dive into what it takes to run this amazing listener…
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We are honored to host this championship edition of "The Appeal" featuring Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup winner, #5 Brent Sopel! As the founder of The Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia, Brent provides amazing resources to those like himself with dyslexia. Using his influence for good, Brent deserves all the praise and attention necessary to create the…
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We've been BUSY! On this episode of "The Appeal," we slow down to talk about the upcoming gala season and the amazing organizations we partnering with. Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and his tag team partners at Brilliant Beam Media, Syya Yasotornrat and Raquel Flores for an episode sure to be fun and very informative. Plus you …
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"This world is but a canvas to our imagination." - Henry David Thoreau Liz Fales, Executive Director at Art Impact, joins Chris Maliszewski on The Appeal to share the power of art and wellness. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how amazing is it to help others support their vision and creative expression? Learn More Here: The Art Impac…
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In the next episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are honored to welcome Crystal Behe, a powerful domestic violence awareness advocate and the founder of the Rise of Crystal Phoenix website. Crystal’s journey is one of incredible strength, having overcome the trauma of domestic violence and now dedicating her life to empowering others th…
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little" - Franklin D. Roosevelt Keeping Families Covered, a dedicated 501c3 organization that is making a significant impact in our community by providing FREE diapers and period supplies to families i…
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"I want my tattoos to be a story of my life." - Anne-Marie Craig Dershowitz, Director at Healing Ink joins The Appeal to shine a light on the power of tattoo art to help those looking to move forward from their traumatic experiences. The team at Hail Hail Auctions is no stranger to incredible traumatic events and it's effects on mental health. Host…
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Pon Angara, Principal of Barkada Circle ® joins Chris Maliszewski to talk about the powerful impact that occurs when marketing strategies are aligned with charitable initiatives for a win-win situation. Pon helps leaders use the narrative approach to problem solving for sparking conversations, building community and launching initiatives that creat…
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In the upcoming episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Angela DiMarco, a remarkable individual whose life was once overshadowed by addiction and a series of challenges that sent her spiraling downward. Angela’s journey to recovery is a profound testament to courage and resilience. After hitting rock bottom, she fou…
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Camp Kids are Kids is a heartwarming nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to children battling cancer. Host Chris Maliszewski and special guest, Ari Stern explore the need to give families beautiful moments as these brave kids and their siblings are given the opportunity to experience the joy of camping and bonding in an u…
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"They say that love is blind, but it's trauma that's blind. Love sees what is." -Neil Strauss Tune in as we meet with Jacqueline Saunders, Events and PR Director for Reclaim 13. Reclaim 13 is an organization in the Chicagoland area dedicated to forging healing pathways for survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation. In this episode of The App…
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Raise your hand if you've bid at a fundraiser before! If you haven't, don't feel left out! Chris Maliszewski and Syya Yasotornrat have your back! The Appeal is all about highlighting the many amazing organizations that are giving their all to support their respective causes to better the lives of others. Why should you care? Because you never know …
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Welcome to the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, where hosts Chris Maliszewski, Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, and Todd Blyleven explore the power of resilience and mental health. Each episode features inspiring guests who share their journeys of overcoming adversity and learning to "walk tall" again. Chris, a hero of the Highland Park mass shooting, Dr. LaRosa,…
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Special Episode- USAF Veteran Jami Raishbrook is Walking Tall!
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In the next episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jami Raishbrook, a medically retired USAF medic and dedicated advocate for veterans. Jami's inspiring journey spans from being the sole female firefighter in her academy to serving with CalFire, and then joining the Air Force to complete her nursing degree. During 9…
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In this episode of the Appeal Podcast, we sit down with Dave Silver, the Founder of Operation Yellow Ribbon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans during deployment and upon their return home. Dave shares the inspiring story behind the inception of Operation Yellow Ribbon, detailing how a simple desire to support our service men…
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Join Chris Maliszewski as he follows the inspiring journey of premier auctioneer, Chris Hensley, who has taken fundraising events from broke to bespoke in this captivating tale of resilience, hard work, and success. Chris Hensley is a nationally renowned charity and benefit auctioneer. Chris has helped hundreds of non-profit charities to raise more…
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Cash In Your Chips for Our Youth! Join us for the latest The Appeal podcast, featuring The Bridge, a dynamic youth-focused organization dedicated to being the primary referral source for youth, adolescents, and their families seeking emotional and behavioral support. We're celebrating The Bridge's mission and their innovative approach to supporting…
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Hail Hail! Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Appeal Podcast! We're rocking the April 13th upcoming Cocktails For Canines Event fundraiser for Second City Canine Rescue! This event will feature a live auction, delicious cocktails, and of course, adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes. By tuning in to this episode, you'll not only…
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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S2 E4- Guest Andrew DeGood talks Bipolar!
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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Season 2 begins!!! Chris, Dr. LaRosa, and Todd are back and energized to bring more love, and empathy and share incredible stories of adversity and strength to help anyone who has been knocked down to lift them up and Walk Tall again for themselves. Let's go!!! The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings an…
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E20- Season 1 Finale: Amazing Takeaways
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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E19- TJ Beaudette- Ret. US Marine, Presence Coach, Inspiring Walking Tall!
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TJ Beaudette is a true patriot. TJ served heroically in the USMC and after his combat military experience was complete, he entered the corporate world. Today as a presence coach, TJ works to better the lives of many through a deeper understanding of their true selves while coaching to celebrate the present gift of life. TJ is an absolute inspiratio…
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E18- Discussing Panic Attacks, why they happen & how to minimize the effect
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The three hosts discuss panic attacks, and their effects on us, emotionally and mentally. Why do they occur? We talk about how you can learn how to get ahead of a panic attack to minimize the effect that it has on your body and mind. Dr. LaRosa has some invaluable tips to help someone that has experienced a trauma in their life prepare for an upcom…
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E17- Brandon Cotie describes losing his brother at 16 and his remembrance
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Brandon Cotie and Chris Maliszewski first met in 8th grade when they were on the same travel baseball team. (Another friendship bonded by a baseball!) Sadly, on July 2 Brandon’s brother Devon was killed in a truck accident while working. 2023 marks the 25th Anniversary of Devon’s passing, and we are honored to have Brandon as a part of our movement…
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E16- Jill Winter describes being empathetic during a challenging pregnancy
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Jill Winter has worked exclusively throughout her career in the hospital and healthcare industry. She has earned a Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused on Human Resources Management and Services/ Organizational Behavior from Washington University in St. Louis and currently serves as the Chief Development …
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E15- Laurie Zappulla, Spinal Cord Injury, Author, Tedx Talk & Walking Tall
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In 1979, Laurie Zappulla, 18 years old and getting ready to attend college, dove into a swimming pool, hit her head, and suffered a spinal cord injury becoming quadriplegic. After being told she would never walk again Laurie persevered through many mental health struggles while fighting physically each step of the way. Today, Laurie is an inspirati…
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E14- Natalie Douglas, battling cancer, being a mother, wife & Walking Tall
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In 2017 Natalie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and due to the disease was forced to have a hysterectomy, not allowing her to bear children. During the surgery, Natalie flatlined on the operating table requiring resuscitation. An extremely traumatic experience. In 2023 Natalie and her husband adopted a beautiful baby boy, named Ellis who has spec…
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E13- Agi Semrad, owner of The Balance Project shares her story of Walking Tall
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Agi Semrad purely focuses on doing good for others. Agi started the Balance Project in Highland Park, IL which serves the entire north shore of Chicago providing resources and funding for individual or group needs focusing on bettering the mental health of all involved. Like most who focus on mental health to a great degree, Agi has suffered hersel…
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Amir Fakhari suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury while playing high school football. After many surgeries, going through a coma, and his own personal strength he was able to get up and learn to walk, talk, eat, and live again. The depression of how he viewed his life after that tragic injury that followed was so great he attempted suicide multiple ti…
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Todd Blyleven (Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor-2017), Chris Maliszewski (Highland Park Mass Shooting Survivor- 2022), and Dr. Vanetta LaRosa (Doctor of Psychology) speak about "Anger" and how anger can affect all of us and our mental health. The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor…
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Ian Hill is a Humanitarian, World Record Breaker, recognized for being a catalyst for positive change throughout the world and now bringing light to the alarming suicide rates across all communities by attempting to become the oldest man to play NCAA Division 1 college football in the US. See Ian's website here: https://seasontosavealife.org/ The W…
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E9- Kyle Thousand, Sports and Entertainment Agent shares his story
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Guest Spotlight: Kyle Thousand played baseball at the University of Iowa and, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003. Kyle’s early focus on his education throughout life paid off as he went on to graduate in 2007 from law school at Creighton University. In 2011, Kyle was hired by Excel Sports Management and Casey Close as their first hire. Ex…
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E8- The hosts, 2 mass shooting survivors, discuss Recent Mass Shootings and their Mental Affect
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Todd Blyleven (Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor-2017), Chris Maliszewski (Highland Park Mass Shooting Survivor- 2022), and Dr. Vanetta LaRosa (Doctor of Psychology) speak about the tragic recent mass shootings across the country and talk about how they, directly and indirectly, affect all of us and our mental health. The Walking Tall Movement was c…
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Todd, Chris, and Dr. LaRosa share stories of their experiences dealing with "guilt" and try to better understand what guilt means, and how guilt can play a part in your mental health following tragic events or your own trauma. The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology w…
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E6- Combat wounded USMC Veteran, Christopher Brown shares his story of Walking Tall
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Guest Spotlight: United States Marine Veteran, Christopher Brown shares his gripping story of battle during three tours overseas, his physical recovery, and the reason why he chose to become a certified EMDR therapist helping his fellow brothers and sisters in arms transition from military life to civilian life. Chris Brown is a wounded Marine comb…
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Todd, Chris, and Dr. LaRosa share stories of their adversities and the emotional triggers that follow such tragic events. Why do we have nightmares, get headaches, or can't listen to certain songs anymore following the times when we have been emotionally and mentally knocked down? Watch and listen to episode 5 to learn how you can help yourself or …
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E4- Retired Police Officer for 29 yrs Bryan Wood shares his story of Walking Tall
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Guest Spotlight: Bryan “Woody” Wood is a retired police detective who served nearly 29 years with a southern California law enforcement agency. Bryan held numerous assignments during his tenure. His last duty assignment was conducting international counterterrorism investigations for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. He was also one of the long…
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E3- Dr. Vanetta LaRosa Shares Her Story of Walking Tall For Others In Her Life
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pai…
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E2- Survivor, Chris Maliszewski's Highland Park shooting story of helping and coping with adversity
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*Warning: This audio may have triggers for all those that have been either in a mass shooting, first responders, extreme traumatic event, or have military combat experience. There is NO audio/sound of gunfire or any other noise other than the hosts verbally telling their story. Please listen with caution. Chris Maliszewski shares his journey of her…
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E1- Todd Blyleven, survivor & hero of Las Vegas Mass Shooting shares his story of Walking Tall
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*Warning: This video and audio may have triggers for all those that have been either in a mass shooting, first responders, extreme traumatic event, or have military combat experience. There is NO audio/sound of gunfire or any other noise other than the hosts verbally telling their story. Please listen with caution. Todd Blyleven shares his journey …
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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two separate mass shooting survivors and heroes from their events, and a world-renowned mental health doctor who all joined forces to share their own stories of adversity and strength, and then how they learned how to Walk Tall after being knocked down. This episode introduces you to all three Hosts and intr…
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