We often think that success comes from having all the answers. However, this conversation reveals a different truth: The most powerful tool you can possess is a question. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actress Sarah Shahi reflects on how A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer helped her validate her own inquisitive […]
Sarah Shahi has captivated audiences on screen for years, but her internal shift toward authorship was sparked by A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer. Before discovering this exploration of the power of inquiry, Shahi faced a pivotal moment in her personal life. She was navigating a public divorce while starring in a hit series, all […]
This time on Books That Changed My Life, director Mercedes Bryce Morgan joins Chris Collins to discuss The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Mercedes is among the most highly regarded directors working in horror today, so it may surprise some to learn that her favorite book is a comedy. But in this in-depth conversation, Mercedes […]
We often assume that a passion for reading starts in a quiet classroom. However, for some, the most vital education happens between the panels of a comic book. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and comedian Jason Mewes reflects on Deadshot: Beginnings by Kim Yale and John Ostrander. This book did […]
Jason Mewes is best known as the vocal half of the iconic duo Jay and Silent Bob, but his path to stability was paved by Deadshot: Beginnings by Kim Yale and John Ostrander. Before finding this specific comic collection, Mewes struggled with a chaotic upbringing and a lack of interest in traditional schooling. He credits […]
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the extraordinary Tembi Locke — actor, author, TV writer and producer, host of the podcast LIFTED, and now, narrator of her brand-new audiobook memoir Someday, Now, available starting today. Tembi is also an amateur herbalist, photographer, and passionate collector of […]
We often think of the path to the top as a solo trek defined by sheer willpower. However, this conversation reveals a more collaborative truth: Your trajectory is actually determined by the bridges you build with others. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and retired Marine Lt. Col. Rob Riggle reflects […]
Rob Riggle is known for his bold comedic presence, but his path was paved by the timeless wisdom of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Before discovering this manual for human connection, Riggle navigated the high-stakes environments of the Marine Corps and the competitive New York comedy scene. He realized early […]
In this inspiring episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with actor, author, and book club founder Raegan Revord. Known for their award-winning role on Young Sheldon and their debut novel Rules for Fake Girlfriends, published at just 15, Raegan brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective to how stories shape us. […]
We often view power as a matter of personality or elective office. However, this conversation reveals a more structural reality. True power lies in the systems that build our world—and the people who learn how to manipulate them. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, comedian Adam Conover discusses how The Power Broker […]
