Conversations with Mr. A.
by Anthony Abastilla
Latest episode
Episode 65: The Deep End of Determination. Swimming Beyond His Years
Episode 65: The Deep End of Determination. Swimming Beyond His Years
About this podcast
Anthony Abastilla is a school counselor that has worked with students of all ages; Elementary, Middle School, and High School. In the first season, he interviewed students and staff at one of his old districts, but since then, Mr. A. interviews people from different backgrounds professionally and personally so they can hopefully inspire, encourage, and intrigue people from their stories. Do you have a story that you might find to be interesting that might inspire, entertain, or encourage others? Let him know! He would love to share your story in the near future!
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach him on his Instagram page @conversationswithmra
Episodes
The newest 20 of 66 episodes
- Episode 65: The Deep End of Determination. Swimming Beyond His Years · 23 minConversations With Mr. A — Interview with Jackson: Swimming Beyond His Years In this episode of Conversations With Mr. A, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jackson Sword…
- Episode 64: From High School To Higher Goals. A New Course Ahead · 22 minConversations With Mr. A — Interview with Jude Sword: The Journey of a Competitive Golfer In this episode of Conversations With Mr. A, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jude…
- Episode 63: From Chimacum to Cougar Valley. The Senior Year Send Off · 27 minIn this special episode of Conversations With Mr. A., Mr. Abastilla reconnects with one of his former students, Rylee Jo Spainhower, for a full-circle conversation as she…
- Episode 62: What’s It Like Being A Traveling Nanny? · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 62What does it take to become a traveling nanny? In this episode of Conversations With Mr. A., I sit down with Cierra Escobar to learn about her unique career caring for children…
- Episode 61: Federal Conracts, Big Responsibility · 19 min · Season 6 Episode 61Ever wondered who writes the contracts that keep the federal government running? In this episode of Conversations With Mr. A., I sit down with Lee Escobar to pull back the…
- Episode 60: Breaking Free. Healing Trauma and Unhealthy Attachments · 41 min · Season 6 Episode 60In this episode of Conversations With Mr. A., I’m joined by licensed therapist Maria Gregg for an honest and insightful conversation about her journey as a therapist and working…
- Episode 58: Walking The Road To Freedom. A Conversation with Scarlet Road · 24 minIn this episode, Mr A. talks with the excecutive director of Scarlet Road, Rosie Garbe. Specifically, Scarlet Road is an organization that helps out those who are victims of…
- Episode 57: Bonjur, Math, and PE. Tales Of A Super Sub · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 57Mr A. interviews a longtime friend Chelsea Pyper, who has spent the last 10 years as a substitute teacher in a variety of districts. Chelsea shares a lot of insightful and fun…
- Episode 56: Wrenches And Wisdom. A Teen’s Passion For Cars · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 56In this episode, Mr. A. interviews his old student Tommy Chilson. Tommy was in 8th grade when Mr A. was his school counselor, now, Tommy will be a Senior die the upcoming…
- Episode 55: From Pickups To Progress. Hustle, Service, and Community · 31 min · Season 5 Episode 55In this episode, Mr A. interviews K.J. McLean from MC Junk Removal, which is a local junk pickup service in Kitsap County Washington. K.J. shares his passion of wanting to help…
- Episode 54: The Story of Character Strong with Co-Founder John Norlin · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 54Mr. A. recently attended an excellent two day conference in Tacoma, WA called “Character Strong” which is an SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum that is being used by…
- Episode 53: She Cuts Hair. Not Corners. One Woman’s Grind · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 53Welcome to Season 5! Been a long time since I’ve done an interview! Since November 2024! For this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chelsea Hagerman who is a barber at…
- Episode 52: Honoring Veterans Part 4 · 25 minIn this fourth and final part of this 4 part series “Honoring Veterans”, Mr A. interviews Chimicum alumni Adrian Garcia whom Mr A. interviewed back in episode 10! Since the May…
- Episode 51: Honoring Veterans Part 3 · 33 minIn this third part of this 4 part series for Veteran’s Day 2024, Mr A. interviews Joe Garasso who gives insight of how the military life was from years gone by.
- Episode 50: Honoring Veterans Part 2 · 33 minIn the second part of this 4 part series for Veteran’s Day 2024, Mr. A. does a phone interview with Angel Bellido who lives in Virginia. Angel had a 35 year career in the Navy…
- Episode 49: Honoring Veterans Part 1 · 40 minIn this year’s Veteran’s Day 2024, Mr. A. will be interviewing those who have served in the military or are currently serving in the military. There will be 4 people he will be…
- Episode 48: Social Work · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 48In this episode, Mr. A. interviews Lindsey Phillips who shares her perspectives being in the social work field and how she now mentors those who aspire to join the field.
- Episode 47: Soccer Coach · 10 min · Season 4 Episode 47After a brief hiatus, Mr. Abastilla returns with another podcast episode! In this episode, Mr. A. interviews soccer coach Elyssa Quinones, getting her insight of what a soccer…
- Episode 46: More Than Just A Financial Advisor · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 46In this episode, Mr A. interviews his old mentor and friend, Mark Williams who has been a pastor and is currently a financial advisor. There is SO MUCH DEPTH though that Mark…
- Episode 45: Life in the Navy, then the WYA · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 45In this season 4 premiere, Mr A. interviews Steve Wood the day before he retires from the Washington Youth Academy. He was there from 2013-2024. Before that, he was in the Navy…
