After a tragic work accident left her husband, Russ Youngstrom a paraplegic, they assessed the simple safety precautions that could have prevented the mishap. Since that time, they have made it their mission to “make just one worker out of each audience think twice, instead of doing something unsafe.” Laurel talks about the support they’ve received as well as the lives that have been impacted by their work.
Bernard Toney Jr. is the former White House Medical Officer and current Vice Chair of Stepping Stones for Global Development. In this episode, he shares his incredible story, from surviving a drive by shooting to becoming a combat veteran, Tillman Scholar, Clinician, Educator and more. He emphasizes that people can and do change. He discusses the importance of lifting others and of not letting success becoming an enemy to happiness. He continues to inspire those around him and those he serves as...
Nick Lavery is an American Hero. He is a Green Beret who lost his leg after being shot by a PKM Machine Gun at close range. 2 years later, he was back in combat. He states that his purpose is to be a warrior, by any righteous means necessary. He shares his work ethos as well as the power of “Weaponizing Generosity”. His lessons learned serve as a powerful reminder of what we are capable of despite the opposition we face.
Sara Schulting Kranz has energy that can power a city! One would never know that she was a trauma victim of rape and later in life, a major betrayal. In this episode, she talks about how the road to healing and halting the “toxicity trying to take over” her life and the power of making the choice to forgive those that caused the the trauma in her life. She is committed to helping others through land and water healing. She reminds us that the beauty of “living through hard stuff is that you becom...
Monica Fullerton is the founder and CEO of Spouse-ly, an online marketplace platform where all vendors are approved military & first responder families of those who serve in the military sell their crafts, services, and goods online. It enables them to become entrepreneurs despite the many transfers common in the military and has been linked to providing a sense of purpose and income to those involved. It also provides a sense of community so vital as loved ones are on deployment. Monica has...
We had a fantastic visit with our friend, Liz Wiseman. She is the CEO of the Wiseman group and New York Times Best selling author of a number of books, including: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, and Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. In this episode, we discuss the value of curiosity and the effectiveness of approaching things with childlike wonder; challenging our assumptions; the power of asking, “Why?”; Upward Empathy; and muc...
Aaron Stark gave a talk on TEDx called, “I Was Almost A School Shooter”. His life was one of abuse, neglect, and being bullied. In this amazing story, find out how caring friends gave him a sense of self-worth that helped him find hope. At present, he is a mental health advocate on a mission to help others overcome their history of abuse. His admonishment to “love the ones you feel deserve it least because they are the ones that need it most” is a reminder of what humanity can be. For those that...
Dr. Theresa Larson is a former Marine Platoon Leader, Physical Therapist, Lead Educator, and Author. Jon Macaskill is a former Navy SEAL commander, podcast host, and public speaker. In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness and meditation helped them overcome the anxiety and stress brought about by changes the in their lives and how it allowed them to embrace “new normals”. They are dedicated to teaching individuals, groups, and organizations the principles and practice of mindfulness and medi...
Cheyenne Glade Wilson is a 5th Generation Rancher who is committed to helping rural entrepreneurs. Having overcome bouts of trauma in her past, she teaches others how to “lean into the calm” and shares why people need people. She has built a number of successful businesses, and finds great joy in spreading positivity and awareness of modern day ranching as well as a passion for empowering women involved in agriculture to live life at a higher level.
In this Episode, Lisa Petersen, Clinical Director, Clinical Trauma and Crisis Expert of the organization, Stop Soldier Suicide talks about a system of support that helps those returning from the military to transition to post military life and the power of asking follow-up to properly assess an individuals emotional state. Though her work is primarily military, those things shared apply to those outside the military, including understanding the spectrum of needs and the vital nature of connectio...
Pam Zembiec is the author of “Sel lfless Beyond Service: A Story About the Husband, Son and Father Behind the Lion of Fallujah ”. Her husband, Douglas Zembiec, known as The Lion of Fallujah, was killed in a secret mission. In this episode, Pam discusses the emotional trauma that spouses of fallen soldiers pass through. She discusses how grief is not linear and how it will find even the most resilient if they don’t let it out; how she went through “identity reconstruction” after her loss; and per...
Kyle Goguen is the Founder and CEO of Pawstruck.com . He is a serial entrepreneur and vested in helping others succeed. In this episode, Kyle explains his path to that led him from being an engineer to creating his own business that has brought quality pet products to the masses. Kyle also shares the importance of helping others and how a collaborative community is essential to helping ones own progress and in developing the next generation of entrepreneurial business owners. Thanks for the time...
Have you ever bought something online and wondered if it was legitimate? In this episode, David Howell, the founder of Howell & Associates, a Brand Protection company shares his experience of tracking down unauthorized sellers, counterfeiters and what you should consider before making a purchase online.
Michael DeSelm is a Navy Veteran who served as a Dive Med Tech in Naval Special Operations; he is also a Cancer survivor of Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. In this episode, he shares lessons learned from his military service, the challenges of PTSD, and the lessons learned from his Cance journey. Michael has a passion for helping people thrive, which drives the work that he does at Stop Soldier Suicide - a VSO committed to providing free mental health services to Veterans & Active Duty Servi...
Jill Moses is the CEO and founder the The Inspired Community Project, a non-profit organization committed to the equitable access to special education and resources. In this episode, Jill discusses the importance of putting people first and the rewards of serving the community and improving the lives of their students through representation and advocacy. It’s a testament on putting valiant ideas into action!
Chinkara Singh is the Senior Vice President of Broadcast Production at AREA 23. In this episode, Chinkara shares her passion for creating narratives that run deep and how that translates to both meaningful and entertaining productions. She also shares the importance of caring for people deeply and how that foster a great sense of unity on set. This has its own reward as individuals at all levels feel a sense of value, loyalty, and pride for what they do as they understand that each level contrib...
Corinne Devin is a Navy Commander, Orthodontist, former Ms. Texas, Ms. United States, an Author, Motivational Speaker and more! She is also one of the most genuine and caring people that you will ever meet! In this episode, she shares what she learned growing up as a “military brat” and how that has translated to helping her navigate obstacles and achieve her goals. She is committed to helping others live up to their potential, especially that of belief in self. We can’t help but be inspired by ...
Curtis Kennedy had a dream to play in the National Hockey League and was well on his way to do so. When a freshman in high school, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that would ravage his life for the next four years. During that time, he found great sources of inspiration fueled by the purpose of making people’s lives less painful. Now at the age of 26, he is the CEO of Symbodi, a company that is dedicated to “to help bridge the gap between human limitation and human potential”. Thanks...
After listening to a music composition by Masa Fukuda, you can’t help but be inspired. He is the founder and director of the “One Voice Children’s Choir”, a choir bringing kids from different backgrounds and uniting them through music. Masa shares the story of how the choir was created and the many people who influenced him along the way. His mission to unite people has touched the lives of thousands across the world. As someone once said, "We may speak different languages, but music is a langua...
We had a great visit with our friend, Jim Harmer. Jim was in law school when he began making a living blogging about photography. As a result of those experiences, he started The Income School, which has helped thousands begin their own web based brands. A serial entrepreneur, Jim sold The Income School to pursue another passion, education. He and his wife started the Trekker School, which teaches kids by bringing ”fun, out-of-the-box experiences, technology skills, and entrepreneurship” opportu...
In this episode, Colby Bauer, cofounder and CEO of Thread wallets shares his story of how a lost wallet and a rubber band turned into a global business success! Colby’s energy, passion for life, and deep rooted are contagious! It was a great opportunity to gleen some amazing lessons about business success and personal victories from one of the coolest people we know!
Dani Fantanesi is the Founder & Manginging Partner of Legal Up. When she and her husband, Matt were on their honeymoon in the US from New Zealand, Matt was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. For the next year, his condition necessitated that they remain in the U.S. in isolation to treat the disease. During this time, they lost their jobs and had to learn to adapt and learn to accept help from others. What resulted was a wonderful journey of new friends, new opportunities, and an impactfu...
We had a wonderful candid discussion with Ivana Richey, An author, influencer, relationship and self-love coach, and public speaker. When she was younger, she was bullied resulting in years of emotional trauma. When she discovered and overcame its impact, she made it her mission to help others work through their emotional trauma. Since that time, she has helped thousands of people around the world!
To say Richie Norton is amazing is an understatement. Not only is he an award-winning author and considered one of the best leadership coaches in the world, he’s an incredible individual. In this episode, we learn about what he learned from trials and tragedy and how that shaped the way that he utilizes time; how he pursue goals; and how that has translated into helping thousands around the globe to live up to their potential. His style is second to none, so sit back and enjoy the show, we sure ...
Rodney Smith Jr. started a lawn business as a means to put himself through college. He saw an elderly woman trying to mow her lawn and offered to help, free of charge. That simple act has led him to offer free lawn care services to the elderly, single mothers, and veterans. Since that time, he has invited youth from around the world to join in serving others through the 50-yard challenge (mowing 50 lawns for free). Now, nearly 4,000 kids in all 50 states and 8 countries around the world have acc...
Ryan Guay is the Founder and CEO of Flated. He was one of the pioneers of Paddleboard/surf industry, then left to run Faction skis. Shortly after taking the job, COVID hit leading to losing his job. With new found time, he brainstormed with other outdoor enthusiasts which resulted in the creation of durable, inflatable, storage products for vehicles. You can learn more about his story at getflated.com
It was a privilege to visit with Yeah Samake, a Presidential candidate for the country of Mali. His political career is defined by serving others. In this episode, you will see how his attitude of service united citizens when he served as mayor and subsequently, as an Ambassador of Mali to ten different countries. In a world known for leaders looking out for their own interests, it was refreshing to hear about a leader who is truly for the people.
Tamar Springer is the Executive Director of Tamir Music (a publishing company known for standard songs such as “Santa Baby”) and a retired licensed psychotherapist. In this episode, we talk about the power of music, and its ability to bridge divides. After she posted a video of her 94-year old father, composer Phil Springer, playing the Moonlight Sonata for her on her birthday ( https://clssicfm.co/3omPuCy ), the comments and contacts received proved that in a world seemingly divided, there are ...
Jason Brown was the highest paid center in the NFL. Despite the money, he said that “when our bank accounts were full, but our hearts were empty”. After the death of his brother, he felt he needed to do something other than continue his NFL career. The thought came to mind that he should start a farm and donate the produce to those in need. What followed was an incredible journey of a strengthened family, a sense of purpose, and donating over 2 Million pounds of produce. He is the author of “ Ce...
Jennefer Boyer is the Executive Director of Team Survivor Northwest, an organization that empowers “women who have had a cancer diagnosis survive and thrive through fitness, health, and wellness services. Jennefer shares the power of a community and it’s positive impact in helping individuals overcome depression, pain and nurturing mindsets conducive to mental and physical well-being. From climbing mountains to Dragon Boat racing, the organization has helped thousands of women cancer survivors t...
