Inspiration Episodes
This category showcases episodes that highlight inspiring stories and experiences of individuals who have overcome challenges and made significant contributions to their communities.
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June 11, 2021
living the dream with author, speaker, and encouragement engineer Bob Brumm
Send us a text Today I am joined by author, speaker and encouragement engineer Bob Brumm. We discuss how Bob used the death of several loved ones at an early age to turn the negative things that happen in his life to positives. We also discuss the things he is doing to help others find the positive despite all the negative things that happen on a daily basis. Check out everything Bob is up to at www.bobbrummspeaks.com
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June 2, 2021
Living the dream with author and stroke surviver Marcia Moran
Send us a text Marcia had a stroke in 2014. She thought she was good enough to work in 2015. The problem is, Marcia had aphasia, a language disorder. When Marcia tried communicating during an interview, she couldn’t say a thing. Obviously Marcia didn’t find a job. So she wrote a book, called Stroke Forward, and decided to share her story that way. 3-1/2 years after her stroke, Marcia found a Dr. who could treat my aphasia. You can purchase stroke forward at www.strokeforward.com
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May 28, 2021
living the dream with blind professional wrestler lightning blind mike
Send us a text Today I am joined by former blind professional wrestler lighting blind Mike. We discuss his best match that he has had as well as Mike owning his own promotion in Colorado. We also talk about how he was able to wrestle despite being low vision and some of the known wrestlers he has trained under. We also go in to how Mike became a part of Blindcafe.net and his job as station manager at www.blindcaferadio.com
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May 26, 2021
living the dream with the founder of my origami day samantha lane
Send us a text Today I am joined by the founder of my origami day Samantha Lane After years of being a workaholic, Samantha had her chest cut open at 29 years old. The experience taught her that life can be short and time is our most valuable resource. Samantha began changing her habits and created time management tools that gave her REAL work-life balance. Seeing the need for a cultural shift, Samantha turned her passion for efficiency into a business where she now help companies and individual...
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May 24, 2021
living the dream with singer, song writer, and multi-instrumentalist Nouhis Nomad
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....
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May 17, 2021
living the dream with singer, song writer, and drummer Tedi Brunetti
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...
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May 10, 2021
living the dream with author and film producer Shari Moss
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...
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May 10, 2021
living the dream with author and film producer Shari Moss
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...
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May 7, 2021
living the dream with speaker, coach, and host of the choose your struggle podcast Jay Shifman
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
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April 28, 2021
living the dream with the founder of life compass Bruce sheridan
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...
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April 21, 2021
living the dream with speaker and bestselling author Randy Gage
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...
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April 9, 2021
Living the dream with blind college professor and radio station owner Alicia Eidson
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
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April 7, 2021
Living the dream with presidential lifetime achievement award winner and award winning talk show host Raven Glover
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....
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April 5, 2021
living the dream with author and speaker Byrdy Lynn
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
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March 22, 2021
Living the dream with professional LPGA golf player and founder of Empowerment Through Golf Helyne Joseph
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
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March 5, 2021
Living the dream with disabled veteran and pastor Jeff Mofett
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"
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March 3, 2021
Living the dream with Women’s rights advocate, author, and reverend Rustie Macdonald
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
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Feb. 26, 2021
Living the dream with blind mechanic, musician, and adrenaline junky Steven Scott
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
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Feb. 19, 2021
Living the dream with empowerment specialist, motivational speaker, and author Jamarr Williams
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
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Feb. 15, 2021
Living the dream with hemiplegic author Lafiro Gomez
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
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Feb. 10, 2021
Living the dream with Ballet dancer, actor, singer, and song writer Empress
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
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Jan. 22, 2021
Living the dream with 7 time Emmy award winning film maker Eric Christiansen
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
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Jan. 20, 2021
Living the dream with domestic violence expert Donna Wayles
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
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Jan. 13, 2021
Living the dream with blind journalist and advocate Kevin Burton
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