“When the phone rings — you’ve got to pick it up. No matter how small it seems, that call might change your life.”

— Theon Walls

In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen M. Olson sits down with actor, musician, and creative powerhouse Theon Walls — best known for his breakout role as Dibo in Netflix’s Beauty in Black. Theon shares his remarkable journey from audio engineer to screen actor, opening up about the mental health challenges, faith, and divine timing that led him to his true calling.

From a mysterious phone call that changed everything to lessons in patience, purpose, and self-belief, this conversation dives deep into resilience, spirituality, and the art of showing up when the universe calls.

Tune in for a soulful reminder that sometimes, the smallest “yes” can transform your life.

Episode Highlights:

• Theon’s background in music and how creativity became his first love
• Battling depression during the pandemic and rediscovering purpose through acting
• The mysterious phone call that changed his life — leading to The Color Purple casting
• How faith, spirituality, and stubbornness shaped his path
• Lessons from rejection, authenticity, and finding peace in creative vulnerability
• The power of saying “yes” to the unknown and trusting divine timing

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – 3:00 | Intro + how Kristen and Theon met at Podfest (and tequila makes an appearance!)
• 5:00 – 10:00 | Theon’s early life, musical roots, and first creative sparks
• 11:00 – 20:00 | Depression, lockdown reflections, and the mysterious call about The Color Purple
• 21:00 – 27:00 | How acting became healing and erased years of depression
• 28:00 – 35:00 | Faith, spirituality, and trusting the universe
• 36:00 – 42:00 | Lessons from rejection, resilience, and stubborn persistence
• 43:00 – 50:00 | Living truthfully under imaginary circumstances: The Meisner method
• 51:00 – End | Final words on alignment, purpose, and the power of not giving up

Theon Walls:

Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, actor Theon Walls brings a unique blend of Southern roots and artistic versatility to the screen. Known for his breakout role as Debo in the Netflix series Beauty In Black, Theon is also a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for storytelling through both music and performance. With a grounded presence and dynamic range, Theon continues to build a career defined by creativity, authenticity, and connection.

Films & Hopes: Beauty In Black (Netflix), Tulsa King (Paramount Plus), Diarra From Detroit (BET+) and general good vibes for all.

@TheonWalls

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"I am resilient. I am strong. I have faith. I am guided. With a renewed heart, I step forward in peace, courage, and triumph."

-Kristen M. Olson

In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson guides you through a powerful meditation-prayer designed to help you find resilience, strength, faith, and guidance in the chaos of everyday life. This less than 10-minute practice blends grounding breathwork, affirmations, and intentional reflection—an easy tool you can use anytime to re-center, recharge, and refocus. Whether you’re starting your day, closing it out, or just need a quick reset, this guided session will help you release stress and connect back to your inner calm.

Topics in this episode:

• Why grounding practices matter in busy seasons
• A short meditation for resilience & strength
• Affirmations for faith, guidance, and mental health
• How to re-center quickly when life feels chaotic

Time Stamps:

00:00 – 00:45 | Welcome & quick sponsor mentions

00:45 – 02:00 | Setting the intention: resilience, strength, faith, and guidance

02:00 – 07:00 | Guided meditation-prayer: breathwork, affirmations, and grounding reset

07:00 – 08:30 | Closing affirmations & gratitude reflection

08:30 – 09:00 | Final thoughts & wrap-up

Kristen M. Olson

Kristen is a high-performance leader, storyteller, and entrepreneur deeply rooted in Colorado’s athletic and creative communities. With a background as a former Division I team captain and 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, Kristen combines elite mindset with entrepreneurial grit. She is the founder of KO Alliance, a strategic marketing and brand consultancy that has launched and scaled lifestyle and wellness brands for clients including Red Bull, Nike, and Reebok.

Kristen is also the host and executive producer of the Turmeric & Tequila™ podcast (ranked in the top 2%), where she airs authentic conversations with mission-driven leaders, athletes, and creative changemakers. Her work bridges fitness, purpose, and media—and she’s known for elevating authentic narratives and building community through storytelling. @madonnashero

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"Healing is possible. Our stories, even the darkest ones, can become the light that guides someone else forward."

– Wendy B. Corea

In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Wendy B. Corea—author, yogi, hiker, and healer—to explore her extraordinary life journey. From losing her father at age seven to growing up in a violent household, Wendy shares how trauma shaped her early years and how she found resilience through spirituality, psychology, and community. Her path took her from California colleges to the LA music industry, where sobriety and spiritual practices like Buddhism, yoga, and Native American ceremonies became lifelines. Today, Wendy channels her experiences into writing, massage therapy, and teaching, empowering others to heal and thrive.

This heartfelt conversation covers:

• Childhood loss, trauma, and the silence surrounding grief.
• Coping mechanisms—both destructive and healing—and how she chose a better path.
• Sobriety stories, including crossing paths with Ringo Starr at AA.
• The power of meditation, yoga, and Native American ceremonies in recovery.
• How chosen family and late-life love brought healing and hope.
• Her new memoir (Nov 4 release) and why it’s for anyone navigating trauma, resilience, and transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, Wendy’s story is living proof that healing is possible—and that resilience can become a superpower.

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 2:00 | Intro, sponsors, and welcoming Wendy B. Corea.

2:00 – 8:00 | Childhood memories, losing her father, and growing up in silence.

8:00 – 15:00 | Coping mechanisms, imagination as survival, and intuition as protection.

15:00 – 22:00 | Leaving home, pursuing college, psychology & theater arts.

22:00 – 30:00 | Addiction, sobriety journey, and unexpected encounters in AA (including Ringo Starr).

30:00 – 37:00 | Spiritual practices—yoga, Native American ceremonies, meditation, and healing.

37:00 – 42:00 | Chosen family, marriage, motherhood, and creating community.

42:00 – End (44:56) | Reflections, book launch info, and Wendy’s closing words of wisdom.

Wendy B. Corea:

Wendy B. Correa is a writer, yogi, hiker, as well as a licensed massage therapist. She has worked in the film, television, multimedia, and music industries in Los Angeles and later as a radio DJ in Aspen, Colorado. She holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and theater arts and has contributed articles to Mothering magazine. A wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado, and loves traveling to magical destinations with her family. My Pretty Baby is her debut book. For more information, visit www.wendybcorrea.com.

Website: wendybcorrea.com
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