The Road Unscripted

Guest Voices

The People Behind the Stories

Every guest on The Road Unscripted has walked through something hard — and chose to talk about it. These are their stories.

Elec Simon
Episode 01

Elec Simon

Emcee. Percussionist. STOMP performer. Still standing.

Elec Simon has spent his career commanding stages — as an emcee, percussionist, and longtime performer with the world-renowned show STOMP. But behind the spotlight, Elec was navigating physical injury, deep mental struggle, and a dark period that tested everything he thought he knew about himself. In this raw and honest conversation with Tina, Elec opens up about what it takes to keep moving forward when the road gets heavy — and how creativity, discipline, and self-belief helped him rebuild not just as a performer, but as a person.

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When the Spotlight Fades

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Ryan Watson
Episode 02

Ryan Watson

Emmy Award winner. Mandalorian. Proof that the long way around works.

Ryan Watson's path to Hollywood wasn't a straight line — it was a winding, laugh-out-loud journey through unexpected jobs, a firing from Disney, cross-country moves, and enough setbacks to make most people quit. But persistence, timing, and a chance conversation led him to an Emmy Award–winning role on The Mandalorian. In this hilarious and inspiring episode, Ryan sits down with Tina to talk about what it really takes to keep going when the road makes absolutely no sense.

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The Long Way to the Mandalorian

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James Sang Lee
Episode 03

James Sang Lee

Four-time ISKA champion. Professional stuntman. Road warrior.

James Sang Lee drove across the country without his parents' support to chase a dream most people didn't believe in. He took on unusual — and often dangerous — jobs just to survive and stay close to his goal. Every risk, every setback, every hard-earned skill eventually connected the dots, leading him to become a four-time ISKA champion and a professional stuntman. In this powerful conversation with Tina, James reflects on what it means to bet on yourself when the odds are stacked against you.

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Every Risk Was a Dot

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Miguel Gallardo
Episode 04

Miguel Gallardo

Orlando Lions captain. USL Pro Goalkeeper of the Year. MLS broadcaster.

Miguel Gallardo was the first captain and goalkeeper for the Orlando Lions, a former USL Pro Goalkeeper of the Year, and a professional player with a decade-long career across the U.S. and Mexico. But behind the accolades was a deeply human journey — leaving his home country to chase a dream, fighting for his green card, and enduring the heartbreak of being unable to leave the U.S. for his mother's funeral. Even after reaching the highest level, the mental battles and pressure didn't stop. Now a respected MLS broadcaster, Spanish-language analyst for Apple TV, and community ambassador, Miguel sits down with Tina to share the unseen struggles behind success — and the resilience it takes to keep moving when the road is anything but certain.

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The Unseen Battles Behind the Goal

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Mark Ruiz
Episode 05

Mark Ruiz

Two-time Olympian. Diver. Puerto Rico to the podium.

Mark Ruiz left Puerto Rico for Florida in his early teens — adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and riding the bus to practice each day while his mother worked to support their new life in the U.S. Through uncertainty, sacrifice, and relentless discipline, Mark kept chasing his Olympic dream. He went on to compete as a two-time Olympic diver, representing the sacrifices made behind the scenes that most people never see. In this moving conversation with Tina, Mark reflects on growing up fast, staying the course, and what it truly means to turn a dream into reality.

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The Bus Ride to the Olympics

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Wil Milz
Episode 06

Wil Milz

Nationally touring comedian. Foster care survivor. Found his voice at 30.

Wil Milz is a nationally touring stand-up comic known for fearless honesty and sharp storytelling — but the road that led him to the stage was anything but funny. Raised in foster care before being adopted by his aunt, Wil grew up in the shadow of his father's battle with alcoholism, a loss he carried when his father passed in 2017. Before comedy, there were blue-collar jobs, call centers, and choices he's not proud of. Finding stand-up in his early 30s changed everything — leading to major festival appearances, sold-out shows, and a career built on turning pain into something powerful. In this raw and revealing conversation with Tina, Wil reminds us that sometimes comedy isn't an escape. It's survival.

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Laughing to Stay Alive

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Tom the Mime
Episode 07

Tom the Mime

Mime. Mental health advocate. Face of the Cure Bowl.

Tom the Mime began his career shortly after high school and has since built a massive social media presence and become the face of the Cure Bowl — all while living with ongoing depression. A year marked by job loss, a breakup, and a cancer diagnosis became one of many chapters in a mental health journey he's never tried to hide. In this deeply honest conversation with Tina, Tom reflects on the complexity of navigating creativity, identity, and resilience through personal hardship — and how showing up authentically, even in the dark, is its own kind of performance. A powerful reminder that healing isn't linear, and that purpose and impact can coexist with struggle.

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Showing Up in the Dark

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Josie NeJame
Episode 08

Josie NeJame

Founder of Runway to Hope. Emmy Award winner. Mom on a mission.

Josie NeJame's story begins with childhood memories of being made fun of for wearing the same clothes — and winds through an unexpected love story that started in an elevator, a shop that opened with hope and closed with heartbreak, and a calling she never saw coming. That setback became the spark for Runway to Hope, an Emmy Award–winning fundraiser dedicated to pediatric cancer that has changed lives and created unforgettable memories for children and families. In this deeply human conversation with Tina, Josie reflects on balancing ambition, impact, and motherhood as a mom of two girls — proof that the road isn't always straight, but it can lead somewhere extraordinary.

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From the Elevator to Runway to Hope

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