Adam Rippon is an American figure skater, Olympic medalist, choreographer, winner of Dancing With the Stars, author, and host of Break the Ice on YouTube. Adam is the first openly gay athlete to win a medal at the Winter Olympics and is a leading advocate and voice for the LGBTQ+ community. Listen to this episode and learn: When Adam started dreaming of the Olympics and what it took to fulfill that dream. What Adam hopes to be remembered for and the best advice he got from his mom. What advice A...
Aug 19, 2019•36 min•Ep. 81
Maelyn Jarmon was one of 63,000 contestants who tried out for The Voice and after wowing the world with her magical voice and working with John Legend, she was crowned the winner of season 16. Listen to this episode and learn: What it felt like when all four judges on The Voice turned their chairs around when they heard Maelyn sing for the first time. How Maelyn handles her hearing loss and views her deafness as a superpower. Why Maelyn loves to give back, especially to kids in the hospital. Wha...
Jul 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 80
Isaiah Acosta is the world’s first mute rapper who uses his platform to create miracles in the world – specifically for kids treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Born without a jaw and without oxygen for 15 minutes, Isaiah communicates through gestures, facial expressions, and typing on his phone. Listen to this episode and learn: About the miraculous circumstances around Isaiah’s birth and the most difficult part of his medical challenges. Why Isaiah chose not to undergo a surgery t...
Jul 16, 2019•17 min•Ep. 79
Melissa Joan Hart is a producer, director, singer, fashion designer, business woman, author, and actress. She is known for her starring roles in Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Melissa and Joey, and is currently starring in the Netflix comedy No Good Nick. Listen to this episode and learn: How Melissa got her start in acting and the most memorable moment of her career. What Melissa childhood dreams were how she handled being famous at a young age. Why she cares deeply abo...
Jul 02, 2019•29 min•Ep. 78
Adam DeVine is a famous actor, producer, singer, and standup comedian. He is known for his roles in Workaholics, Modern Family, Pitch Perfect, The Lego Batman Movie, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Adam is also a former patient at a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and has a very inspiring story of hope and recovery. Listen to this episode and learn: How Adam learned to walk again after an accident that left him in a coma and required over 25 surgeries. Why Adam was kicked off the set o...
Jun 18, 2019•27 min•Ep. 77
Cal Ripken, known as the “Iron Man”, is an American icon and World Series champion who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. He is a 19-time All-Star, 8-time Silver Slugger, 2-time Golden Glove winner, 2-time American League MVP who had 3,184 hits, 421 home runs, and holds the record for the most consecutive games played with 2,632 – breaking Lou Gehrig's streak that stood for 56 years. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and is considered one o...
Jun 04, 2019•43 min•Ep. 76
Lily Aldridge is a supermodel and a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated 50th anniversary issue and has appeared in Glamour , Vogue , Marie Claire , and many others. Lily is a wife, mother, and business woman who partners with brands all over the world. Listen to this episode and learn: When Lily’s love of modeling and fashion began and how she achieved success. Why Lily believes the modeling industry is changing in a wonderful way. How Lily is teaching her dau...
May 21, 2019•17 min•Ep. 75
Howie Mandel is a famous Canadian comedian, actor, and voice-over artist with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. He is the host of Deal or No Deal on Wednesday nights on CNBC and a judge on America’s Got Talent. Listen to this episode and learn: How a dare from a friend gave Howie his start in standup comedy and launched his career in show business. Why Howie looks to be surprised when he is judging talent. About the most memorable act Howie has ever seen on America’s Got Talent. What advice Ho...
May 07, 2019•19 min•Ep. 74
Bailey Bryan is a former children’s hospital patient turned country music star. In 2016, she was nominated by Hilary Scott as an Artist of Tomorrow by the Grammy’s, Bobby Bones selected her to his class of 2017, CMT selected her for their 2018 class of Next Women of Country, and last year Billboard named her as one of the “15 Country Artists to Watch in 2018.” Listen to this episode and learn: How Bailey was treated at Seattle Children’s Hospital for scoliosis and why she learned to embrace her ...
Apr 23, 2019•33 min•Ep. 73
John Lackey is a Major League Baseball superstar pitcher. He is a three-time World Series Champion who had 2,294 strike outs in his 15-year career playing for the Los Angeles Angels, the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Chicago Cubs. Listen to this episode and learn: About John’s dreams as a kid and why he chose to pursue his love of baseball. What tips John gives kids who want to make it to the big leagues. How John would like to be remembered in his game and personal life. What...
Apr 09, 2019•16 min•Ep. 72
Becca Tilley is best known for appearing on ABC’s hit reality show “The Bachelor” twice in 2015 and 2016. Since the show, Becca has risen to fame with her lifestyle blog, her successful YouTube channel, and her award-winning podcast, “Scrubbing in with Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad,” where she covers everything from dating and relationships to music and her favorite tv shows. Becca is a social media influencer and works with brands and charities all over the world. Listen to this episode and learn:...
Mar 26, 2019•25 min•Ep. 71
Colt Ford is a country music artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and best known for fusing country and hip-hop – known as “country rap.” He has six top-charting albums and has collaborated with country music legends, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, and many more. He is a former professional golfer who is dedicated to uniting people through his music and incredible charitable work. Listen to this episode and learn: How Colt went from playing professional go...
Mar 12, 2019•17 min•Ep. 70
Shawn Johnson is a world class gymnast, Olympic gold-medalist, and the winner of season 8 of Dancing with the Stars. She is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, social media influencer, New York Times best-selling author, member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, and founder of Fyt Life. America fell in love with her when she competed in the 2008 Olympics and won the gold medal on the balance beam at just 16-years-old. Listen to this episode and learn: How Shawn’s gymnastic career started at t...
Feb 26, 2019•29 min•Ep. 69
Byron Katie is described by TIME as “a spiritual innovator for the 21st century.” She is an author of 13 books including Loving What Is, and a highly sought-after speaker. She is best known for her philosophy of The Work, which is a way of identifying and questioning our stressful thoughts. For more than 30 years, she has brought her work to millions of people by teaching how to end suffering by questioning our thoughts. Listen to this episode and learn: About the moment when Byron realized her ...
Feb 13, 2019•20 min•Ep. 68
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screen writer, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 39 million copies worldwide and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed television movies. His book Tuesdays with Morrie is the best-selling memoir of all time and his new book The Next Person You Meet in Heaven was on the New York Times Best Sellers List. He is also a big philanthropist an...
Jan 29, 2019•25 min•Ep. 67
Rainn Wilson is an Emmy Award nominated actor, producer, writer, director, author, husband, father, and philanthropist. You might know him from his role, playing Dwight from The Office, or by reading his autobiography, The Bassoon King, or you may follow his social media company, Soul Pancake, or listen to his amazing podcast. Listen to this episode and learn: Which character Rainn would want to play in a movie remake. What inspired him to keep going in his early acting career, even when he want...
Jan 15, 2019•21 min•Ep. 66
Listen to this episode and learn: About the top moments and stories from each celebrity guest this season. How Kristen Bell balances her career, motherhood, and everything else in her life. About the daily inspiration Kurt Warner’s son Zachary gives him. Mark Cuban’s tips for starting a successful business. About the trip of a lifetime Roger Clemens took to visit the troops after 9/11. How Lindsey Stirling endured an injury and found strength on DWTS....
Jan 02, 2019•56 min•Ep. 65
Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness and wellness expert, tv host, speaker, author and actress. She is a cooking enthusiast, founder of her own lifestyle brand, and a mother of two and step-mother to three. She is also a four-time undefeated boxing world champion and is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women’s boxing. She is the daughter of the late beloved global icon and humanitarian Muhammed Ali. Listen to this episode and learn: What Laila’s father taught her a...
Dec 18, 2018•30 min•Ep. 64
Kendra Scott is a loving mom, a driven entrepreneur, a passionate designer who believes the truest form of success is giving back. Her company, now valued over $1 billion, was started with just $500 in her spare bedroom. Kendra Scott is known for her unique use of color and quality materials and her fashion brand is loved globally. Listen to this episode and learn: The incredible story behind the creation of the Kendra Scott brand and learn about the unique company culture based on Family, Fashi...
Dec 03, 2018•38 min•Ep. 63
Andy Grammer is a multi-platinum America pop singer, songwriter, and record producer. He became the first male pop star in a decade to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio, was named an “Artist to Watch” in 2011 by Billboard Magazine, and his single Honey, I’m Good reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Andy is also the host of popular podcast The Good Parts. Listen to this episode and learn: How Andy makes time for his many passions while he is on tour, hosting a successful podcast, and rais...
Nov 20, 2018•11 min•Ep. 62
LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, host, and author. He has received numerous awards including 12 Emmy’s, a Grammy, and 5 NAACP awards. LeVar’s had many iconic roles including Kunta Kinte in Roots and Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: Next Generation. He was the host of Reading Rainbow for 23 seasons and is the host of the popular podcast LeVar Burtons Reads. Listen to this episode and learn: How the idea of Reading Rainbow came about, what contributed to the success of its ...
Nov 06, 2018•15 min•Ep. 61
Roger Clemens, AKA “The Rocket,” is one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. He played 24 seasons and is a two-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, a seven-time Cy Young Award Winner, an 11-time All-Star, and had 4,672 strikeouts in his illustrious career. Listen to this episode and learn: What it felt like for Roger to earn his 300th win and 4,000th strikeout in the same game. Roger’s favorite pitcher to watch right now, his favorite field to play in,...
Oct 30, 2018•16 min•Ep. 60
Clyde Drexler, AKA “Clyde the Glide,” is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, a member of the basketball Hall of Fame, an NBA champion with the Houston Rockets, a ten-time All-Star, and an Olympic gold medalist. Listen to this episode and learn: What Clyde enjoyed most about playing in the NBA and what it felt like to win an Olympic gold medal as a member of the “Dream Team.” How Clyde went from being cut from his high school basketball team to becoming an NBA champion and memb...
Oct 16, 2018•21 min•Ep. 59
Nia Franklin is the newly crowned Miss America, a classically trained opera singer, an advocate for the arts, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals National Goodwill Ambassador. Listen to this episode and learn: How Nia overcame losing her first pageant competition to become Miss America. The biggest miracle Nia’s family saw when her dad was diagnosed with cancer and needed a stem cell transplant. Nia’s dream to be a famous singer and hear her perform the first song she wrote as a 5-years...
Sep 27, 2018•26 min•Ep. 58
Kurt Warner played 12 seasons in the NFL and is a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, three-time Pro-Bowler, and last year was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. He is an analyst for the NFL Network, co-founder of the First Things First Foundation with his beautiful wife Brenda, and he’s a father to seven and a grandfather to two. Listen to this episode and learn: How Kurt was able to maintain his dream of playing in the NFL despite facing challenges and years of sitting on t...
Sep 10, 2018•17 min•Ep. 57
Lindsey Stirling is an acclaimed violinist, dancer, performance artist, composer, motivational speaker, author, and a two-time Billboard Music Award winner. Her YouTube channel has over 10 million subscribers and her videos have over 2 billion views. Listen to this episode and learn: How Lindsey started playing the violin at a young age and how she achieved her dreams to become a successful violinist, musician, and dancer. The life lesson Lindsey learned from being on America’s Got Talent . The ...
Aug 20, 2018•27 min•Ep. 56
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, keynote speaker, former professional football player, host of one of the top podcasts in the world, School of Greatness, and host of the new show on Facebook Watch, Inspiring Life with Lewis Howes. Listen to this episode and learn: How Lewis overcame bullying, a learning disability, and sexual abuse in his childhood to create miracles for others. How an injury took Lewis out of a success...
Aug 01, 2018•25 min•Ep. 55
Michael “Coach K” Krzyzewski is a basketball legend on and off the court who coached the Duke Blue Devils to five NCAA Championships, 12 Final Fours, 12 ACC regular season titles, 14 ACC Championships and three Olympic gold medals. Coach K was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001 and has the most Division I basketball wins in history. He’s also a philanthropist, author, speaker, husband, father and grandfather. Listen to this episode and learn: The miracles Coach K has witnessed coaching the D...
Jul 12, 2018•13 min•Ep. 54
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He’s also an actor, a multiple Grammy nominee, the host of numerous TV shows including “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader”, the best selling author of 26 books, a member of the blue collar comedy tour, a father and a husband. Listen to this episode and learn: How Jeff got involved in teaching a weekly bible class with the homeless How Jeff manages to balance his career with fatherhood How Jeff created his career...
Jul 09, 2018•23 min•Ep. 53
Kristen Bell is a singer, an actress, a philanthropist, and a multiple award winner who currently stars as Eleanor Shellstrop on “The Good Place”. Kristen is the co-founder of the company, “This Bar Saves Lives”, and she is a wife and a mother to two girls. Listen to this episode and learn: How Kristen’s mom and humanitarian experiences influenced her giving back philosophy Kristen’s inspiration for starting her own company Kristen’s happiness versus suffering philosophy How Kristen balances her...
Jun 14, 2018•29 min•Ep. 52
