Believe it or not, we are into Season 3! And last year we were ranked in the Top 10% of most popular podcasts GLOBALLY! So, even though we've got great episodes planned, don't forget to go back and check out the first two seasons.
She was one of the first women's sportscasters in the country and has gone on to be a referee in multiple sports. Anne Montgomery does it all. She 's now an author, a foster mom and a teacher. She's a true inspiration. Coming Soon.
Twenty years as a Navy SEAL has given Marty Strong incredible insights into leadership and how to manage chaos. He brings that knowledge to businesses now - helping them navigate difficult situations and succeed in the current marketplace. Listen Here.
Her son was autistic and loved to surf with his Dad. When he died tragically of a seizure, Cindy Fertsch and her husband decided to honor him by starting Heart of Surfing, a non-profit that teaches people with disabilities to surf (and skateboard and roller-skate....) She is having such an impact that she was featured on "World News Tonight with David Muir!" Listen Here.
The last podcast I'm recommending for International Podcast Day is the Beyond I Do Podcast with Byron & Margaret McKee. Their advice and interviews with guests will help you build -- not a perfect marriage but a successful one. If you're married (or ever plan to be), take a listen! Listen Here.
It's not a disability -- it's a different ability. Podcast host, Katey Fortun talks to people with various challenges about how they change their mindset to embrace their different abilities and to make them shine. She's all about making us better human beings! Listen Here.
Always learning; always growing. These are two tenets to life excellence -actually excellence in every area. And Brian Bartes explores this and more in his podcast "LifeExcellence." Listen Here.
We spotlight two podcasts in this episode: Forty Drinks (Stephanie McLaughlin) explores the transformation that happens when you turn 40. And Travel Not to Escape (Geleen Onthego) gives great tips for those who want to travel solo Listen Here.
David Page, creator of Diners, Drive-in & Dives launches a brand new podcast that will delight all foodies. Culinary Character Unlocked will bring you insights into great restaurants, up-and-coming chefs and all things food! David's got the inside track. Listen Here.
Maya Angelou, Jabba the Hutt, Michelangelo -- what do these have in common? They all played a role in the success of Mario Chiodo, world renowned sculptor. He tells us how monsters led to monuments, how 9/11 inspired a monument that memorializes 26 incredible, inspirational people and how perseverance pays off. Listen Here.
This Encore Presentation features Peter Knights of the Wild Africa Fund who is making incredible progress in saving the elephants in Africa. More than saving the elephants he's educating the younger generations and finding alternative livelihoods for poachers. In honor of World Elephant Day (August 12), take a listen! Listen Here.
Life changes -- and when his Dad passed away, a trip to Russia with the famous Patch Adams, led to a new career for Bullseye the Clown. In addition to making people laugh and combatting bullying, this clown is on a mission to bring school supplies and food to Guatemala. Listen Here.
A polluted water puddle led to Melanie Dunn becoming a double amputee. She now runs All Terrain Georgia, the flagship project of the Aimee Copeland Foundation, helping people with mobility impairments get out into nature. Listen Here.
Born with cerebral palsy never slowed Matt Walker down. A love of baseball from a young age prompted him to start Miracle By the Bay, a baseball league for people with disabilities. But he's taken on so much more - food drives, toy drives and building networks to help the disabled. Listen here.
Raising three special needs kids isn't easy. And when there were no resources for parents, Bina Bendale filled that void. She started Real Kids with Special Needs and became a nurse coach to help others navigate what she calls "silent struggles." Listen Here..
Civil war decimated Mozambique and the wildlife of Gorongosa National Park were all but gone. But, with the help of High Tech CEO Greg Carr, the animals are not only back, but the community is flourishing. Children are being educated, tourism is on the rise, and Larissa Sousa is smack in the middle of it all. Listen Here.
Genevieve Piturro had the successful corporate career that most people dream of. But one question from a child in a shelter changed all that. It prompted her to launch a movement - one that might surprise you since I would guess we all take this item for granted. She found her purpose and she can help you find yours. Listen Here.
It's Memorial Day and we salute those who've giving their lives in service to the US. In this re-run episode from Season 1, we talk to Marvin Frink, a vet who came home with severe PTSD and found solace in the company of cows. You heard that right! And he now helps other veterans with "cow therapy." Listen Here.
Holly Pfeifer is an award-winning hot air balloon pilot. We talk about the road to becoming a pilot, the thrill of the flight and the importance of the team. You're going to want to hop in a basket and head out over the countryside. Listen Here.
She's loved shoes since she was a kid. So, how perfect is it that Christina Bullock has created a brand of shoes that shares her values with the world -- and brings joy to your feet? Joyasol is sustainable, ethical and gives back. It's not only good for your soles, it's good for your soul! Listen Here.
Raised in communist Romania, Luissa Kiprono escaped to the US only to face a worse horror - the abuse of her father. Fast forward and she is a successful Obstetrician who specializes in high-risk pregnancies and has written a book about overcoming obstacles. She knows a bit about that! Listen Here.
As a teenager, Tyler Boland became fascinated with WW2 veterans and their stories. Realizing that these vets were quickly dying, he started interviewing them to capture their incredible stories. Now, hundreds of interviews in, this young man is quite literally keeping history alive. Listen Here.
Amanda Giustiniani is a third-generation auctioneer who specializes in estate liquidation. Her binder system "My Final Gift" is what every family needs to be prepared for to downsize in those final days -- but you don't want to wait til then! Listen Here.
They say you learn more from your failures than your successes, but Andrew Thorp King is a master at failing. And he takes this famous "F-word" and teaches all of us how to turn it into something positive. Listen Here.
Put down that second cookie and listen to Saba Moor-Doucette. Her Think It. Do It. Be It. philosophy led her to start competing in bikini competitions when she was 68. Now at age 81, she's still winning Gold Medals. She talks about what is possible when you exercise your largest muscle -- your brain. Listen Here.
Look on the bright side! That's Dom Brightmon's mantra. And he's got great tips for turning Crappy into Happy. This librarian has got an infectious laugh and some advice for millennials (well, actually everyone) for critical skills you need to develop in order to be successful. Listen Here..
Zach Tidwell is a Marine Corps Vet who is blind - not because of combat duty but because he shot himself...and survived. He now creates computer games that are accessible for the blind and deaf. And his message for others suffering from mental health issues -- "It's okay to not be okay. It's not okay to NOT do something about it." Listen Here.
Summer is right around the corner -- and so are the holidays, actually! It's time now to start planning those fun getaways. And my guest, Monica Irauzqui, who runs a tour company gives valuable tips on ensuring your vacation is a resounding success. Listen Here.
Turning 60 is no excuse to sit on the couch. Alastair Henry started backpacking at 60, volunteering in foreign lands and has found new meaning in life. And he's got several books to help you start your next adventure. Listen Here.
Jo Giese was an avid hiker when a freak accident , followed by a botched surgery, almost took her ability to walk. Through miraculous determination, she got back to the hobby she loves and has found incredible rejuvenation in hiking to waterfalls. Listen Here.
It's Time Management Month and Andrew Hartman, creator of Time Boss, has an entire toolbox of bite-sized time management tools. They will help you at work and at home. Who's ready to restore a little peace into your life? Listen Here.
Hollywood actor, writer, producer, Michael Stein, has done it all...including going from dead broke to running a company that has sold more than $100M worth of product. And he's about to do it again. He's what you call a Long Shot Leader. Listen Here..
Is there really such a thing as American food or does it all orginate from other cuisines? David Page, the creator of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" leads us through a mouth-watering conversation and an exploration of food trends. Don't listen on an empty stomach! Listen Here.
Your New Year's Resolutions was to get fit. Here we are in February and you've already failed. Chad Austin is here to tell you how to hit "reset", how to change your mindset and why it even matters. Listen Here.
The "Month of Love" is right around the corner and Eli Schostak is here to tell you how to find the right one. Or, if you think you've found the right one already, how do you know if it's a healthy relationship? He'll provide some tips that will last you through more than February! Listen Here.
Do you ever feel like everything "happens" to you? Like, if something can go wrong, it will? Gina Ramsey has a lifetime of those stories and she has learned to laugh through them all (well mostly!) And she does some great impersonations! Listen Here.
Disabled at the age of 11, Michelle Kuei wasn't given much hope for being "normal." She didn't let that stop her from hiking the 26-mile trail (mostly stairs) to Machu Picchu, often on her hands and knees. Her story will inspire you! Listen Here.
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