Ryan Frankowski
Ryan Frankowski & Kelly Mizgorski
#59: The #Oaklander with Destination LA's Derrial Christon
#59: The #Oaklander with Destination LA's Derrial Christon
#59: The #Oaklander with Destination LA's Derrial Christon
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Join Derrial Christon as he shares his journey from partying to sobriety with hosts Ryan Frankowski and Kelly Mizgorski.
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44 minutes
Entertaining
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Authentic
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Author:
Ryan Frankowski
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Relationships & Community
Parenting & Children
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Episode Overview
- Derrial Christon shares his path to sobriety after years of partying.
- Mariah Carey's encouragement played a pivotal role in Derrial's career.
- The importance of finding joy in simple pleasures while sober.
- Balancing a professional career with personal authenticity.
- Experiencing Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland area through local cuisine.
"You're a natural. This is the career for you."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of "Mocktails Or Messy" with hosts Ryan Frankowski and Kelly Mizgorski features Derrial Christon, an entertainment correspondent with a flair for storytelling. Derrial shares his journey from a "work hard, play harder" lifestyle to embracing sobriety. Listeners are treated to a lively discussion about the vibrant Oakland area of Pittsburgh, where Derrial and the hosts enjoy some local delicacies and mocktails at the Oaklander Hotel.
Derrial opens up about his career, detailing how a chance encounter with Mariah Carey propelled him into the world of entertainment journalism. His anecdotes about partying, sobriety, and navigating the entertainment industry provide both laughs and lessons. With a mix of humour and sincerity, Derrial reflects on his upbringing, his Haitian-French heritage, and how those experiences shaped his outlook on life. The episode is peppered with light-hearted banter, making it not just informative but also entertaining.
Derrial's tales of balancing professionalism with personal life serve as a reminder that you can still have fun while maintaining sobriety. Whether you're in recovery or simply curious about living alcohol-free, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding joy in the simple things. So, are you ready to raise a mocktail and join the fun?