Is hope keeping us alive? Many human beings look forward to positive outcomes in various life situations. Hope is seen by a great deal of people, as a way of overcoming obstacles and envisioning a better future. In this episode, Andy highlights three stories focused on staying hopeful through trying times. https://dailyinspiredlife.com/ https://maxlucado.com/
Kindness is definitely a real way of life for millions of people around the world. So many incredible acts of kindness are still happening every single day. In this episode, Andy shares a collection of stories highlighting humans, being kind to other humans in various circumstances to produce to some amazing and life altering outcomes. https://www.williamkamkwamba.com https://secondstorypress.ca/kids/whatkidsdid...
George Williams II, shares the story of his late father George Williams I, WWWII Chaplin. George tells of his Dad’s efforts to challenge racial injustice back in 1949. He talks about the way his father’s words, and confrontation with an angry mob ultimately changed their family’s life. George M. Williams is a retired professor of Asian religions. He taught courses about religion in India, China, and Japan, and became extensively involved in each culture. After retiring from California State Univ...
Eric Maddox discusses the inside story of capturing Saddam Hussein. He shares his proven method of Empathy Based Listening to build better business leaders, develop deeper relationships, and cultivate trust in any situation. Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does! Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the J...
Eric Maddox discusses the inside story of capturing Saddam Hussein. He shares his proven method of Empathy Based Listening, to build better business leaders, develop deeper relationships, and cultivate trust in any situation. Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does! Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the ...
In this episode, Curt Steinhorst describes how being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder helped him find his focus. He provides a series of practical insights that anyone can use to find focus in today’s fast moving world. Simply put, Curt believes that your attention is too valuable to be divided! Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy. He coaches top founders, athletes, and executives, and ...
She Has Hope- This episode is a conversation with Kirby Trapolino about starting two non-profit organizations; Peace Gospel International & She Has Hope, focused on serving orphans, child labor victims, and trafficking survivors. He talks about how his work and travel allowed him to explore his love for photography, and ultimately be published in National Geographic. Kirby also shares some special photography tips that anyone can use to take amazing photos. Kirby Trapolino is a documentary a...
In this episode, twin brothers Terrence and Tim Maiden share their uplifting story of growing up in South Dallas, Texas, winning scholarships to play Football at Texas Christian University, and becoming successful business leaders. They both attribute their winning ways to positive role models, their faith, and community commitment. In 2005, the Maiden twins established Two-Wins foundation, a Dallas-based non-profit organization designed to help underserved and disenfranchised children. In addit...
In this episode, Jake Wood shares stories from his latest book, Once A Warrior -How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home. He talks about the early stages of Team Rubicon. He discusses our desire as humans to uplift each other in times of need. He also points out how Team Rubicon provides a new community, new mission and a renewed sense of purpose for our veterans returning to civilian life. Jake Wood is Co-Founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, one of the most recognizable non-profit organiz...
Lorraine Vargas Townsend shares her unique insight on disrupting the corporate world, to make it better regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. She talks about how her life as queer, latinx, and a two time cancer survivor fueled her fearless approach to improving Human Resources to create greater inclusion, stronger allies, and an exceptional workplace for everyone. Lorraine credits her mom, a Colombian immigrant as her main source of inspiration for constantly standing up for others...
In this episode, Clif Smith talks about being born into a poor family, living in a trailer, with no college educated family members, but ultimately going forward in life to become a Harvard Graduate. He credits the Practice of Mindfulness with bringing about major positive changes in his life. He is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, a certified Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence teacher, an ICF certified executive coach, and an accompli...
From Brooklyn to Beijing - Erinn Smart, Olympic Silver-Medalist in Fencing talks about the right mindset for success, the importance of family, and the power of resilience. Erinn Smart is a former member of the United States Fencing Team. Erinn was the United States National Champion in 1998, 2002, 2004, and 2008 and ranked 11th at the 2003 World Championships. She was an alternate for Team USA at the 2000 Summer Olympic competition in Sydney, Australia. In 2008, she was part of the United State...
In this episode, Ms. Timika Simmons - Chief Executive Officer of TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, shares her story of tapping into super strength to overcome various levels of adversity to fulfill her greater purpose of helping so many others! She talks about how childhood trauma, teen pregnancy, and faith ultimately prepared her for success. Ms. Simmons has been the CEO of TOMAGWA since 2019. TOMAGWA is Texas Based Christian Organization, that for more than 30 years provides healthcare services t...
This episode highlights the story of James Townsend’s generational jump. His family went from Sharecropping to State Farm Insurance in one generation. Mr. Townsend is the oldest of 8 children. He is the son of former sharecroppers, Entrom Townsend Sr. & Alberta Townsend who moved from Hermondale, Missouri, to Chicago, IL for a better life. He was raised in the Altgeld Gardens Homes. He attended Carver High School in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Townsend is a graduate of Northwestern College in Ora...
Richard A. Brown III, is the First African American Master PGA Professional Master PGA Professional, Richard Brown III has been teaching golf professionally since 1987. He started at Lake Chabot Golf Club in Oakland, California under the tutelage of PGA Professionals Dick and Kelly Fry. He also credits, Bob Johnson, Calvin Peete, Lee Elder, Charlie Sifford, Ted Rhodes, Bill Spiller, and Jim Dent for laying a foundation, which provided him an opportunity to be a PGA Professional. Having taught th...
Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at Seal Team ONE. After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New...
