Lance Allred is the first legally deaf player in NBA history. A leader in topics such as perseverance, Lance is an international motivational speaker, a TEDx star, and a best-selling author. Listen to this episode and learn: How Lance became the first deaf player in NBA history What it was like to grow up in polygamy How setback and heartbreak helped Lance fulfill his dreams How Lance battled depression and suicidal thoughts and his advice for people experiencing the same challenges How being bu...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 21
John Schneider is an actor, singer, and movie director. Known for his role as Bo Duke from “Dukes of Hazzard”, John is also co-founder of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Listen to this episode and learn: The inspiration behind John co-founding Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals How John’s passion for acting began How John made a dream come true for Nate, a little boy battling cancer What you don’t know about the General Lee What it was like living with Johnny and June Carter Cash How Joh...
Sep 22, 2017•29 min•Ep. 20
At just 28 years old, Tony is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Tony is a proud father of 4 kids and a devoted husband to his wife Alayna. Listen to this episode and learn: How Tony’s golf dream began as a 7-year-old boy How Tony’s father knew nothing about golf but helped Tony become a PGA player Why Tony spent much of his time in his garage The influence Tony’s mother had on his life The life lesson Tony learned from playing golf on his high school team The incredible work of th...
Sep 15, 2017•25 min•Ep. 19
Angelica Hale is a young singer and performer from Atlanta who is also an ECMO life-support and kidney transplant survivor. Angelica competed on Season 12 of America’s Got Talent . Her mission is to spread awareness of the support that children’s hospitals need for the lifesaving care they provide. Angelica’s dream is to become the next Whitney Houston. Listen to this episode and learn: Angelica’s personal experience nearly losing her life to double pneumonia Angelica’s advice to kids going thro...
Sep 08, 2017•19 min•Ep. 18
Nick Cannon is a rapper, actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, film producer, entrepreneur, record producer, radio and TV personality, author, philanthropist, activist, CEO of N’Credible Entertainment, and a father of three. Listen to this episode and learn: How Nick makes time to do all of his passions How Nick’s evangelist father helped him develop a passion for entertainment Nick’s belief in giving back and who instilled it in him How Nick has been impacted by working with miracle kids tre...
Sep 05, 2017•24 min•Ep. 17
Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, dreamed about becoming Miss America as a little girl. Listen to this episode and find out how Savvy's dream became a reality and life-changing experiences during her year of service including: The Miracles Savvy has seen as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals How Savvy met her special boyfriends, Logan and Carson Savvy’s experience visiting children’s hospitals across the country Where Savvy’s dream of being Miss America beg...
Aug 28, 2017•30 min•Ep. 16
Alli Simpson is an actress, singer, model and host of the Alli Simpson Show on Radio Disney. Listen to this episode and learn: What inspires Alli about the kids treated at our children’s hospitals What a “miracle” means to Alli The most recent miracle Alli’s experienced Alli’s experience moving from Australia to Los Angeles What Alli is most looking forward to next Alli’s advice for pursuing big dreams and tapping into creativity Alli’s top three celebrity crushes The top three celebrity guests ...
Aug 21, 2017•26 min•Ep. 15
Allison Holker is an Emmy nominated choreographer, a philanthropist, professional dancer and alumni of “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars”. Holker is married to Stephen “tWitch” Boss and together they have two beautiful children. Listen to this episode and learn: Allison’s non-profit work with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Allison’s definition of a miracle and the biggest miracles in her life How Allison got on to “So You Think You Can Dance” Advice Allison would giv...
Aug 12, 2017•30 min•Ep. 14
John Lauck is a servant leader with 35 years experience in retail marketing and philanthropy. Currently the CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, John loves to bicycle competitively in his free time. John has been happily married to his wife of 38 years, Allison, and together they have four sons. Listen to John's episode and learn: John’s definition of a miracle The biggest miracle John has witness How three miracle kids became John’s biggest inspiration How John got into his nonprofit ca...
Aug 03, 2017•33 min•Ep. 13
Stephen “tWitch” Boss is a freestyle hip-hop dancer, entertainer, actor, philanthropist, DJ on The Ellen Show, and father of two. Stephen was the runner-up in the 2008 So You Think You Can Dance. He is happily married to professional dancer Allison Holker. Listen to this episode and learn about: tWitch's experience attending the University of Indiana Dance Marathon The inspiration of miracle kids Maison and Esaid in tWitch’s life The biggest miracle tWitch has witnessed on “Ellen” How tWitch bec...
Jul 30, 2017•38 min•Ep. 12
Mike Eruzione served as the enthusiastic captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team to its gold medal victory. He scored the winning goal against the Russians in the second-to-last game—the goal and game that stunned the world. He was presented the Shaeffer Pen Award by the New England Hockey Writers in 1981 for his outstanding contribution to hockey. Mike is a motivational speaker, director of Development for Boston University Athletics and a proud father of three. Listen to Mi...
Jul 24, 2017•25 min•Ep. 11
Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and Paralympic ski racer. He has spoken across the world to groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to schools to the White House. People Magazine named him to the 2017 "Social Media Power List." Josh received a degree in business from the College of William and Mary and a Master's in Communications from the University of Southern California. Josh is happily married to Ashley Sundquist. Listen to Josh's episode and learn: How Josh c...
Jul 17, 2017•43 min•Ep. 10
Kevin Millar is a retired Major League Baseball player who played from 1998 to 2009 for the Blue Jays, the Orioles, the Marlins, and the Red Sox. In 2004, Kevin helped the Red Sox win its first World Championship in 86 years. He also received the Jackie Jensen Award due to his outgoing personality. Kevin is the Host of Intentional Talk with Chris Rose and an MLB Network studio analyst. Kevin is husband to Jeanna Millar and father to four children. Listen to Kevin Millar’s Untold Miracles episode...
Jul 10, 2017•31 min•Ep. 9
Meredith Vieira is a 14-time Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer, and anchor. Most recently, she served as executive producer on the award-winning documentary “TOWER.” Vieira hosted and served as executive producer on her own nationally syndicated daytime talk show, titled “The Meredith Vieira Show,” which premiered in September 2014 and ran for two seasons. Previously, she received critical acclaim for her hosting of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” “The Today Show,” and “The View.” She...
Jul 03, 2017•35 min•Ep. 8
Kyle Stepp spent three and a half years being treated at UNM Children’s Hospital for Stage IV Bone Cancer. Doctors declared Kyle cured of the disease at age 17. He found his passion in the midst of the hardest time of his life and is dedicated to making sure no child ever fights cancer alone. Kyle has been a National Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Sunshine Kids Foundation, and others. Kyle was selected to be the commencement speaker at his graduation from the University of ...
Jun 26, 2017•26 min•Ep. 7
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a renowned heart surgeon and television personality who has won nine Daytime Emmy® Awards for “The Dr. Oz Show”. Dr. Oz is a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University, author of seven New York Times Best Sellers, radio host, father, and husband. Listen to Dr. Oz's episode and learn: Biggest miracle in Dr. Oz’s life Dr. Oz’s 5 go to foods Dr. Oz's guilty pleasures What inspires Dr. Oz to help others What Dr. Oz would say to someone who has struggled to commit to improving their...
Jun 19, 2017•21 min•Ep. 6
Steve Young is a former professional quarterback who played for more than fifteen years in the NFL, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, where he received Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXIX, the NFL's Most Valuable Player for 1992 and 1994, and the honor of being the first left-handed quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Steve is the founder of the Forever Young Foundation, an author, a motivational speaker, and a father. Listen to Steve Young's episode and le...
Jun 12, 2017•43 min•Ep. 5
Bill Engvall is a renowned stand-up comedian, author, television host, and actor with ten of his comedy albums debuting at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Chart. He is formerly a member of the widely successful Blue Collar Comedy Group. Listen to Bill Engvall's episode and learn: How Bill took a leap of faith to pursue his dream of stand-up comedy How Bill felt making it to the finals on Dancing with the Stars What miracles in Bill’s life gave him a big break in show business The most fulfilling mome...
May 29, 2017•21 min•Ep. 4
Marie Osmond is the co-founder of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and is a singer, actress, author, mother of eight and grandmother of three. Her dynamic career spans five decades and continues with a headline show in Vegas. Listen to Marie Osmond's episode and learn: The defining miracles in Marie's life What Marie would say to those struggling with depression How she brought humor to Dancing with the Stars How Garth Brooks supported Marie when her son passed away What it's like to be in s...
May 16, 2017•29 min•Ep. 3
Amy Purdy is a motivational speaker, author, model, world-class snowboarder, Paralympian, clothing designer and co-founder of Adapted Action Sports. Listen to Amy Purdy's episode and learn: The biggest miracle Amy has experienced in her life What advice Amy would offer kids going through challenges The defining moment in Amy's life where she used her challenges to launch her towards her dreams What Amy would tell parents with kids in hospitals Would Amy want her legs back if she had the opportun...
May 12, 2017•13 min•Ep. 2
Julius Erving is a basketball legend. Inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1993, Julius is an NBA Champion, two-time ABA Champion, 11 time NBA All-Star and innovator whose dominate style changed the game of basketball. Listen to Julius Erving's episode and learn: The biggest miracle he has witnessed in his lifetime What it's like to lose a child and the advice he would offer to parents who have also lost a child Dr. J's All-Star team and second All-Star team selected from all players in NBA his...
May 02, 2017•26 min•Ep. 1
