Inspiration Episodes

Send us a text Nouhi's Nomad is an Iranian-American multi-instrumentalist genre-fluid creator based in New York City. Nomad showed an early interest in music, starting with the violin at the age of three before moving to the piano at age eight. He later studied percussion, notably the tombak. At age twelve he found his calling as a singer and began studying classical voice and singing in professional choirs. He picked up guitar and bass finally in college. Nomad is also a graduate of Fiorello H....

Send us a text songwriter, drummer and bandleader, Tedi Brunetti has come a long way since discovering music as a youth in Pittsburgh. She grew up listening to her transistor radio and banging along on a hamper and hat boxes. In fact, Tedi has pretty much seen it all as a touring drummer with notable national and international acts like Eloise Laws, Isis' Carol P and the Debbie Harry/Mick Jones-produced, B-Girls. She has since formed the Tedi Company/Organization Brunetti Band, and is seat...

Send us a text At the age of eight, Shari Moss lived in a single motel unit in the middle of the desert with her three siblings. Isolated from her peers and too poor for toys, she would spend hours flipping through the pages of the motel’s Sears catalog, imagining the home she so desperately wanted. Her journey crosses multiple cities in two countries as she finds love, goes through hell and back, and continuously searches for that perfect house and a life she can be proud of. After writing two...

Send us a text At the age of eight, Shari Moss lived in a single motel unit in the middle of the desert with her three siblings. Isolated from her peers and too poor for toys, she would spend hours flipping through the pages of the motel’s Sears catalog, imagining the home she so desperately wanted. Her journey crosses multiple cities in two countries as she finds love, goes through hell and back, and continuously searches for that perfect house and a life she can be proud of. After writing two...

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by public speaker, coach, and host of the choose your struggle podcast Jay Shifman. Jay has survived two suicide atemps and one over dose due to substance misuse. Jay talks about his long-term recovery, and how the drug use policy needs to change in order to help end stigma and normalize difficult conversations through empathy and vulnerability. You can check out what Jay is doing to have a positive impact at www.jayshiftman.com

Send us a text In today’s episode I am joined by the founder of Life Compass Bruce Sheridan. He discusses how he went from a life of partying to helping young people avoid the mistakes he has made. Life Compass meets with individuals one on one two or three times for 1 to 2 hours. They talk to them about their dreams and desires and brainstorm where they want to be with God, Family and Friends, and Career. You can download the life compass mobile app, or if you would like to contribute to the mi...

Send us a text Randy gage Is is a former high school dropout who overcame addictions, getting shot, near bankruptcy, and jail time to inspire millions around the world with his books. His highly acclaimed book Risky Is the New Safe debuted at #1 at Barnes & Noble and rose to #1 on The Wall Street Journal Business and USA Today Money bestseller lists. You can go to his website to sign up for his gage on prosperity news letter, or check out his power and prosperity podcast. Check out what Randy i...

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by blind professor Alicia Eidson who became blind at a young age but did not let that stop her from living the dream. Alicia went on to earn several college drgrees as well as become a college professor. She discusses the methods she uses to prevent cheating in her class. She also discusses her new radio station Ocean Waves Radio. You can listen at www.oceanwavesradio.com

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by former CNN and CBS talk show host Raven Glover. Raven talks about how and she launched her first talk show at age 55. She also gives all broadcasters great interview tips to be able to land the interviews you want. Raven also discusses what it was like to receive a lifetime achievement award from President Barac Obama. She also discusses how she is helping podcasters make money by using their voices with her podcast network as well as her TV network....

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by author and speaker Byrdy Lynn to talk about her new memoir Through the storm of early trauma a book where Byrdy was forced to over come so much to get to where she is today. She gives advice to any and everyone who has gone through trauma, or is currently going through it. You can purchase her book on Amazon and you can purchase her work book from her website at www.byrdylynnkelley.com

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by professional golf player Helyne Joseph and she discusses her organization Empowerment Through Golf. She discusses the mission statement of the organization as well as all the people her organization has helped all over the world. You can check out the organization on the web at www.empowermentthroughgolf.org or etghub.com and follow them on social media by searching empowerment through golf

Send us a text In this episode I talk with pastor and disabled veteran Jeff Mofett about ministering while being deployed around the world. We also discuss the things his church Historic Hosannah Baptist Church are doing to win souls and bring people to Christ. Rev M also has a blog that contains spiritual poetry that he wrote, and you can check them out at From the Heart of rev."m"

Send us a text Today I am joined by woman’s rights advocate Rustie Macdonald. She discusses surviving sexual abuse, homelessness, and neglect to travel all around the world advocating for women’s rights. She also discusses what she is doing in the podcasting space and talks about her books and upcoming projects she is working on. Check out her website at rustie.info

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by blind mechanic Steven Scott. We discuss how he has never let his blindness stop him from being a mechanic and owning his own shop. We also discuss his days of being a pilot and flying airplanes while blind. You can check out his YouTube channel where you can get instructional videos as well as see him doing things, he enjoys doing such as mudding. Check out his website at www.nosightnoproblem.com

Send us a text Today I am joined by empowerment specialist Jamarr Williams. We talk about what his company empowerment 365 is doing to help people stay encouraged during these tough times. We also talk about his book of empowerment. Check out Empowerment 365 on the web at www.jamarrwilliams.com

Send us a text Today I am joined by Lafiro Gomez. We discuss his first success in writing at the age of nine. We also discuss living life after his stroke at the age of 35 and his life as a hemiplegic

Send us a text Today I am joined by singer and song writer Empress. We discuss her new album that is dropping later this year and we also discuss her time as an actress on Broadway and how she is the youngest member to join the San Francisco Ballet. You can check out her music at www.empress-music.com

Send us a text Today I am Joined by film maker and trauma survivor Eric Christiansen. We discuss how he used trauma in his own life to help other trauma survivors express themselves. You can find information on his new film at www.unmaskinghopethemovie.com or at www.ecproductions.com

Send us a text Today I am joined by author, teacher, speaker, and domestic violence expert Donna Wayles. She discusses how she survived years of domestic abuse, and what she is doing to advocate for those who are or have been in abusive relationships. You can check out her work at authordwayles.org also if you need help getting out of an abusive relationship you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.hotline.org

Send us a text Today I am joined by Kevin Burton and we discuss the things he has done in the past to find employment including moving to another country. We also discuss baseball for the blind as well as his new blog that he has started. Be sure to subscribe to it at www.burtonmedia.org

Send us a text Today I am joined by author, podcaster, creative coach, and comedian Lisa David Olson. She discusses how humor saved her life and gives tips on how it can help others. Check out her work at www.lisadavidolson.com

Send us a text Today I am joined by Chad hymas who suffered an injury that left him with paralysis over 95% of his body. We discuss all the challenges he has overcome with the support of his loving wife, and how he travels around the world encouraging people through speaking to live life to the fullest no matter what.

Send us a text Today I am joined by Shelley Loving who changed her eating habits after her husband suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 41. She discusses how she is helping individuals and businesses eat healthier without restrictions or diets. Check out her online recipes and masterclasses at www.shelleycanhelp.com

Send us a text In this episode I talk with motivational speaker, best-selling author, and blind 911 surviver Michael Hingson about his surviver experience at the world trade center during 911 in 2001. Check out his websites at www.michaelhingson.com and www.blindedbyfear.net