A Word Before We Leave is a podcast that focuses on the every day person and the connections and thoughts that exist within us all. On the show, we dive into focused topics per guest, and explore the inner philosophies and thoughts that make each one of us get out of bed each day.
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with Johnny Briseno, and his journey from the midwest to Los Angeles in pursuit of a life filled with creativity and purpose. Johnny comes from Kansas City Missouri, where he was raised as the youngest of seven siblings. Johnny discovered Acting and theater in his high school years which put him on a trajectory of moving to California to become an actor. While Johnnys goals have evolved and changed over those years, his ambition to be creative and have fulfillment within his personal life has led him to find drive within the narrative of his own life. Johnny is a lover of poetry, and the words that capture the human experience. Johnny talks on grief, the loss of loved ones, what he hopes to come with his future, and the thing that makes him exactly who he is, within this interview and episode of the show.
We here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for taking the time out of your day to join us on this interview and episode. More to come, and as always, welcome back.
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-Brett Gaffney
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19 Sept 2025
34: Will H Mahler and the Long-Form Journey Ahead.
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett interviews the delightful Will Mahler. Will recently moved to Los Angeles from Missouri, after graduating from Missouri State. On this episode, Brett and Will explore Will's past, his adjustment to ADHD within his childhood, growing up in rural Missouri, exploring his interest and passions overtime, and how this evolved into a love for Improv Theater and Creative Writing. Will talks about his experience in high school being the comedic actor and runner, while trying to figure out what exactly his purpose was.
Will and Brett also get to share a good laugh about the chaos that is the city of Los Angeles, and the difference in how time is measured in the big city life compared to the midwestern stillness. They discuss working survival jobs while pursuing creative careers, they share and swap stories on how they met at UCB Theater Improv classes, and dive deep into advice Will would give to his younger self as well as advice he might ask from his future self.
This episode is full of all kinds of good wholesome moments and even features segments such as Word of the Day, Word-Play!, and Word Story.
All of us here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for joining us on this episode, and also thank you for reading this description.
Would you care to share a word before we leave?
-Brett Gaffney
Support the Podcast:
patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave (http://patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave)
Follow us on TikTok and Instragram:
@awordbeforeweleave
Follow Will on Instagram:
@hogarthughes4
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25 Aug 2025
33: D'Andre Clayton, the Nature of Yoga and Finding Your Inner Strength.
On this episode of A Word Before We Leave, Brett talks with D'Andre Clayton. D'Andre is a Yoga teacher, personal fitness instructor, and mental guru who graciously invited us into the Yoga studio he works at for a one of a kind interview. From topics exploring D'Andres fitness and nutrition journey, to discussing topics on meditation, anxiety, and the big questions of where rest can exist in all of our lives, D'Andre and Brett dive deep into exploring the "why's" of what motivates each and every one of us to live a clean life. The habits we form and explore on a daily basis, and the routines we build from the habits shape how we think, and in turn, define how we live in our lives. D'Andre's perspective offers us a closer look at where healthy living can not only be implemented, but also flourish.
We here at A Word Before We Leave thank you for taking the time out of your day to join us on this interview and episode. More to come, and as always, welcome back.
Would You Care To Share A Word Before We Leave?
-Brett Gaffney
Support the Podcast:
patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave (http://patreon.com/AWordBeforeWeLeave)
Follow us on TikTok and Instragram:
@awordbeforeweleave
Follow D'Andre on Instagram:
@dandreclayton
Find us on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave (https://www.youtube.com/@AWordBeforeWeLeave)
If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share with someone you love, and leave us a rating. It helps a bunch. Give us a follow on the page for future episode updates!
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