Extra Connections

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By: James Lott Jr

10 years running, and Award Nominated! Host James Lott Jr talks about Arts and Culture, Small Business, Tech, Politics with Amazing people! It's all about Connecting people with people, places, and ideas. goto FB @extraconnectionsshow

Founder and CEO of Savvy, Eric Goldreyer
Last Wednesday at 5:29 AM

Savvy is the marketplace he's been building toward for 30 years. We connect travelers directly with vetted, professional property managers. No Airbnb. No Vrbo. No 15-20% platform fees. Just professional hospitality at a fair price, with the guest relationship staying where it belongs. 150,000+ properties. 2,500+ professional property managers. The short-term rental industry has a trust problem, a fee problem, and a consistency problem. Professional property managers solve all three — they just need a marketplace that’s built for them, not against them. James talks with Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer!


The Sensible Psychic Cindy Grogan
04/17/2026

We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! I discovered my Intuitive Gift years ago (completely by accident). Since then,she's used it to help hundreds of people find their purpose, get clarity on their issues and move forward in their lives and careers. She's known for being grounded, “normal” (hence, “the Sensible Psychic”) and altogether practical. Work/career, love, money, family, even your animals…I firmly believe that a quality, down-to-earth reading can...


Talking More Than 127 Easy Steps with Scott Turner Schofield
04/09/2026

Not only is Scott a groundbreaking and talented , Emmy Nominated actor, writer and producer, his new film Becoming A Man in 127 Easy Steps is amazing, I, James Lott Jr get to be his friend and we openly talk about him being Trans and what that is like in 2026. It's a great discussion between two people about the world at large and his desire to be a working actor. goto IG @becomingamanin127Easysteps


keeping the connection going far after the interview (Audio only)
03/24/2026

James keeps connections going after the on camera interviews.


Love Notes App Mark A Miller
03/17/2026

Mark A Miller ia a green architect and father of two young adults here in Chicago. "When my wife and I started our family, I was 36, the same age that my own father was when he died of a heart attack. As you can imagine, I was sweating bullets the first year of my daughter's life, worried I too may follow his fate. This forced me to ask myself, "should I die early, how can I keep loving and supporting my amazing daughter "from the other side". This lead me to think about where in our society is the place...


Spiritual Connections with Bishop Kevin Foreman
01/21/2026

Sit back and get ready for a lively and real and fun discussion on life. Dr James Lott Jr and Bishop Kevin Foreman testify that life can be good if you reframe your perspectives. Bishop Kevin Foreman is the founder and bishop of Harvest Church, a vibrant, multi-cultural, multi-generational non-denominational Christian church originally planted in Denver and now reaching communities both locally and online. Known affectionately as “The People’s Bishop,” he has devoted his life to transforming lives through practical, down-to-earth teaching, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to community outreach and holistic well-being. Bishop Foreman also serves as founder and ch...


Ai With a Soul Purpose w/ Reflekta ai Co Founder Miles Spencer & His Soul Team
01/08/2026

James Lott Jr get to chat with Miles and his Soul Team: Cindy Grogan, Dawn Delaloye, Wells Jones, Traci Gwordz. Reflekta is a multi-agent AI that transforms the memories, media, and personal traits of loved ones into dynamic digital characters. https://www.Reflekta.ai


Keeping Kids Dreams Alive with Adrian Martinca
12/17/2025

Adrian Martinca is a tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and children’s advocate dedicated to closing the digital divide and empowering young people through technology and dreams-centered initiatives. He is the founder of Technology For The Future, a nonprofit focused on delivering computers and tech resources to children and schools in need, helping ensure that access to technology doesn’t limit a child’s potential. Through his work, Adrian has helped impact more than 100,000 children and delivered thousands of devices to students who would otherwise lack access to the tools needed in a rapidly changing digital world. Adrian is also a co-founder of Kid...


A Chat with "Stranger Things" Actor Sherman Augustus
12/10/2025

Host James Lott Jr and Sherman connect from both being Native South Los Angeles to sustaining long careers in the Entertainment Industry. Currently he is in the 5th and final season of Stranger Things on Netflix. The fellas have a deep and fun discussion about the neighborhood, perceptions and hard work!


5 Random Questions with Graham Skidmore
12/07/2025

"Breaker of molds and builder of bridges!"
Founder/CEO of EnGen Solutions and SATH Solutions
Harmony Health!


Ultimate Connector Graham Skidmore
12/03/2025

Self-Proclaimed Breaker of Molds and Builder of Bridges | Growth Engineer, Nonprofit Founder, and Podcast Host, Graham Skidmore chats with James Lott Jr about the "algorithm" of you! He is all about connection. engensolutions.com


5 Random Questions with Kira Shishkin
12/01/2025


A Chat with informed.now's CEO Kira Shishkin
11/26/2025

informed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.now Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His experience spans investment banking, corporate strategy, and private equity investments in category-defining ventures. His education includes University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and Stanford. Kira was in...


Two Movies with Director/Actress Michelle Danner
11/19/2025

James reunites with the fab, always working Michelle Danner. They talk about two different movies she directed (and stars in one) they are out and coming out shortly: The Italians and Under the Stars. Follow her on IG @michelledannerla


Dr to Dr with Dr Renee Rodriguez
10/29/2025

The Purpose Pusher (Dr Rodriguez) and the Super Organizer (Dr Lott) have a chat about education and the importance of being educated! goto atimeforpeace3e.com


Timothy I Beli3ve Lamont
10/22/2025

James catches up with the Songwriter/Performer/Speaker on what he's been up to since their last conversation. goto ibeli3ve.com


5 Random Questions with Robyn Newton!
10/20/2025


Robyn Newton
10/15/2025

James has a great chat with Robyn Newton on several topics including Animal Rescue, different cities, different jobs and being a good Moderator. Robyn’s years of performance experience and study of voice acting have taught her how to breathe life into any script. Robyn understands the importance of how the human voice can be used to engage an audience–to convey energy and emotion–to create a brand that is genuine, relatable, trustworthy, and undeniably recognizable. Robyn possesses strong communication, project management, and perceptive creativity skills and assists her clients in developing or enhancing their marketing campaigns to ensure that t...


Male Loneliness
10/01/2025

James comments on male loneliness.


What is Connection...Part 3
09/10/2025

JLJ talks about workplace connections on this episode! alottofhelp.com


The Diner Podcast's Evan "Red Velvet" Moore
09/03/2025

Evan Moore is out of Western Indiana. James is from Inglewood CA. The podcast world brings them together for a fun chat. Evan has the successful Diner Podcast and has the nickname Red Velvet. Listen as We find out of the details and what a connection being made!
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The Belle Collective's Lateshia Pearson
08/20/2025

Being in her presence, you instantly feel and see why she is where she is! Lateshia is a Star! AND a beautiful person inside and out. I am the host James Lott Jr.
Lateshia Pearson is a dynamic entrepreneur, certified life coach, PCOS advocate, and reality TV personality featured on OWN's Belle Collective  Raised in Pelahatchie, Mississippi—a small town she characterizes with deep Southern hospitality—she grew up grounded by family values and community support. Her professional journey began as a paralegal, a role she held for over a decade. In 2017, she founded Women’s Brunch Mississippi, an innovat...


A Chat with Love Hotel's Earl the Pearl Thompson
08/06/2025

James Lott Jr chats Love Hotel's Earl the Pearl Thompson! Follow on IG @earlthepearl35.


The Book Whisperer Sandra Nomoto
07/23/2025

James chats with Sandra who is an award-winning communications professional, writer, former public relations agency CEO, author, wife, aunt, and vegan on a mission to amplify the world’s changemakers.  Yoga, meditation, books, documentaries, and more tools have helped me become an ethical person and an impactful leader.  She co-hosts VEG Networking Canada, where plant-based and vegan companies connect and collaborate. follow her at sandranomoto.com


What Is Connection..Part 2
07/16/2025

JLJ is speechless to the response to the first What Is Connection episode that came our 5 months earlier. He continues...


5 Random Questions with Grammy Nominee MD Finkley
07/12/2025

goto  ⁨@MichaelFinkleyShow⁩ 


Grammy Nominated Multi-Hyphenate Media Artist/Performer Michael D Finkley
07/09/2025

Michael D. Finkley is a Grammy®-nominated, World Entertainment Award®-winning media personality, inspirational speaker, gospel artist, and the dynamic host and senior executive producer of the award-winning talk show, The Michael Finkley Show, powered by the CTR Media Network. Broadcasting to over 350 million households in more than 100 countries, the show features authentic, multidimensional conversations with entertainers and changemakers, all rooted in the inspiring question: “What is your next biggest dream?” A native of Mullins, South Carolina, Finkley’s path in media and communication was inspired by his mother, a former disc jockey for JOY 1280 WJAY AM. He began his journey...


Dis-Connection (Audio Only Episode)
06/25/2025

James talks about dealing with his mom who isn;t connecting thoughts in her mind as good as she used to and how he is handling it.


Ella Foundation's Patty Godoy
06/18/2025

ELLA is a non-profit organization that helps young female athletes of Hispanic/Latino descent to achieve their goal to attend college to help offset costs for families that are economically disadvantaged that includes charitable purposes. The program also helps those to empower leadership and discipline amongst the athletes that would lead to a positive life outcome and help offset costs to attend college athletic interviews. James Lott Jr speaks with Co Founder Patty Godoy. FACEBOOK: Ella TWITTER: @foundationella INSTAGRAM: @ella_sports_foundation www.ellasportsfoundation.org


Adventure Illusionist/TV Host Rich Manley
05/28/2025

JLJ has a fun convo with the Tubi TV star of Culture Shock!Rich Manley is dubbed the “Adventure Illusionist,” and explorer, magician and actor and uniquely combines his sleight of hand skills on the new Tubi series, “Culture Shock” shot in Peru and Africa now airing and was just renewed for season 2 to shoot in Boliva and also will perform his live stage show “Diary Of Magic” which he will tour around the US with Erich Recker,Criss Angel’s “Mindfreak” producer. Rich is also an actor, who’s production banner, 12th Planet Productions, starring in the action thriller, “Fallen Cards”which he...


5 Random Questions with Greg Lato!
05/25/2025

Childrens Musician and Military Vet Greg Lato!
Goto youtube.com/greglatomusic


Musician Greg Lato
05/21/2025

Greg Lato is an award-winning family music recording artist, children’s book author, and proud Navy veteran. His last album ‘Adults These Days’ reached the top 10 on the iTunes Children’s Music Chart. His first children’s album ‘Create My Own World’ features legendary children’s artist Bill Harley. It has won a 2020 Family Choice Award, and a Creative Child Award and has reached the top 15 on the iTunes Children’s Music Chart. His songs are featured on 14 official Apple Music playlists and have over a million streams! Greg also released two children’s books. ‘Try’ is about not being afraid to take chances...


Are You A Good Friend?
05/14/2025

Passive friendship vs Active friendship!


5 Random Questions with Actress Kheira Bey
05/07/2025


Actress Kheira Bey
04/30/2025

James Lott Jr chats with London Based Actress Kheira Bey!
Kheira Bey, who is a British-Algerian actress currently making waves in London. 
She is known for her recent commercial work with Nestle and Adidas, amongst other various advertising campaigns.

She has had the pleasure of selling out London theatres, such as the Arcola (with her work on 'Smile, Darling' and 'Global Female Voices') and the King's Head Theatre (with her one woman performance of Suad in 'Voices From The Deep').

She performed as the 'provoking' SUAD, in 'Voices From The Deep' to a sold o...


5 Random Questions with Stephen Seidel
04/12/2025

Steve is a powerhouse of a person! Here is another side to him! stephenseidel.com


Expert Connector Stephen Seidel
04/09/2025

Stephen Seidel is an Award-Winning Founder, Speaker and Consultant with 15+ years experience building socially conscious brands. Seidel helps established corporations and emerging entrepreneurs grow by delivering impactful branding and marketing, as well as cultivating a culture of positivity. Whether you’re a Forbes 400 company or just starting up, Stephen’s mission is to take you to greatness, while leaving our world a better place. stephenseidel.com


Business Connector Seth Spears
04/02/2025

Seth Spears is an adventure-loving father, entrepreneur, business connector, brand builder, product designer, podcaster, business strategist, and angel investor passionate about the great outdoors, world travel, live music, biohacking, sports, deep conversations, and constant self-improvement. Seth is a visionary business strategist for conscious, purpose driven entrepreneurs who value mission over margin and purpose over profit. He is a trusted investor and advisor for some of the most successful health and wellness companies in the world. Seth is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Wellnesse, a B Corp Certified brand of all-natural oral, hair, and skincare products that work better...


Extra Connections: I Beli3ve
03/26/2025

In his debut major festival in Anaheim, California, the audience raved over his performance. ibeli3ve performed in front of a star-studded audience that included notable figures like Yolanda "Yo Yo" Whitaker and 93.5 KDay personality CeCe Valencia. The Orange County Heritage Council, known for organizing exceptional events, was astounded by this rising star, marking a significant milestone in his career. Through his music, ibeli3ve continues to inspire and empower.
James Lott Jr chats with Timothy Lamont Sr (I Beli3ve).
https://ibeli3ve.com/


5 Random Questions with Seth Spears
03/22/2025

Seth Spears is the Cofounder of Wellnesse answers 5 random questions.