Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Inspiring You to Dream Bigger, Find Your Purpose, & Become Your Best Self

If you're feeling unfulfilled in your current career and are ready to explore a path that ignites your passions and fills your life with joy, then friend, this is for you! "I want you to be living a life that lights you up, that heals you when you need healing, and that reminds you every day when you wake up that this is what life is all about." We'll dive into the inspiring stories of three indiv...

In 2015, Jon Kinsler was involved in a near fatal car accident that would leave him face-to-face with his fiercest competition to date - A severe traumatic brain injury. "Don't give up on you!" Jonathan "Jon" Kinsler is a survivor, a competitor, and a coach! Even at a young age Jon understood what hard work meant and he knew what was truly important in life. These attributes would be tested in the...

Are you spending your life trying to run away from your past? Or are you focused forward, running towards your hopes, your dreams, your future? When we're constantly running away, we're living in a state of fear and anxiety. We're always looking over our shoulder, wondering when the next shoe will drop. But when we start running towards big hopes, dreams, and opportunities, we're living in a state...

Fitz Koehler was diagnosed with breast cancer, told she would have to begin chemotherapy, and faced with the real possibility that all she had worked towards could now be over. But quitting was not an option. Surrendering was not her style. And therefor, the only option was to Win the Race of Life! "None of us can control everything that happens in this life, but what we can control is how we reac...

So often, we get stuck in planning and thinking about things, but never actually taking the first step. And that is why Today, we're going to discuss why taking action is so crucial to our success, our own personal fulfillment, and happiness, and how we can overcome some of the barriers that prevent us from doing so. And I have one easy to remember thing that is going to tie this altogether just p...

Let’s Create Your Life’s Roadmap! A roadmap designed to take you from where you are, to where you want to be. We'll figure out where you want to go, what way you’re going to take to get there, and see if we can’t find some shortcuts along the way! Kevin is offering this signiture Life Roadmap Planning Session at NO COST! Sitdown one-on-one with Kevin and map out your 2023 goals and come away with...

Are you fighting for something bigger than yourself? It's a question we should all be asking ourselves. And that's because fighting for a cause gives us purpose and meaning, it empowers us to make a positive impact on the world, and it builds relationships and creates a sense of community that can be felt for generations. Today's episode was inspired by the guest inside episode 161 , Brian Slade,...

Go behind enemy lines with Apache Gunship pilot Brian Slade! It's an exhilarating ride that will ironically equip you with the tools needed to survive the battles raging in your own life! "Our mission in life never ends, it just changes as we go." Brian L. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat ai...

Which would you choose? A magic penny that doubles in value each day over the next month, or one million bucks? Do you play it safe and take the cash? Or take a chance and put your faith in the Magic Penny? The choice is yours! "But what if we didn't know how the story would end? Would you still have put your trust in this Magic Penny or played it safe and taken the cash? That's the real question....

From working on hit shows like Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, and Laguna Beach to helping to develop top tier talent such as the incredible Mandy Moore, Vinnie Potestivo has and continues to leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment! Who Is Vinnie Potestivo? Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-winning Creator, Producer, and Brand Advisor who helps clients leverage their medi...

I had no idea that the Summer of 2003 would be the last Summer of life as I knew it. But God knew it. And God's hands were at work, being sure that I would remember that Summer for the rest of my life! "We never know what tomorrow will hold, and that's why it is so important that we never take a single day, a single moment for grantid." To help celebrate the 60th Birthday of my biggest fan, my mos...

A heartwarming story of a father and daughter torn apart by cancer, but forever bonded together by an unbreakable relationship. Today's guest, Susan L Combs is the daughter of Maj. Gen. Roger E. Combs and it is their story that is told inside of today's episode. Pancakes For Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons was written by Susan L Combs and explores the many lessons learned from mentor...

What does Positivity look like? Can you describe it? How do you know someone or something is positive? What makes one person more positive than another? These are the questions that ignited the topic discussed inside of today's episode. "Out of all the people at the restaurant that night, why was it me that he found to be so incredibly positive?" Today's episode is an invitation into a conversatio...

Tabie is a Jeep and off-road enthusiast who recently experienced a physical health setback. She is now in the rebuilding phase of her life and is determined to get back to living life to the fullest! "You are capable, you are able, and you darn sure are deserving of having all that you can imagine in this life." Tabie has been dealing with a life-altering medical issue that has literally sidelined...

If mental health is physical health, then why are we not focusing on exercising our mental health as much as our physical? Let today be the day that we change that! Here are some incredibly simple, yet highly powerful TIPS, TRICKS, and STRATEGIES that will immediately help you to improve your mental health. "By improving your mental health, you will in turn improve your physical health. And well,...

After three near death experiences and a lifetime of change, Benoit Kim, a French Korean American, has come to discover profound insights on life and developed a passion for mental health advocacy and psychedelic therapy. “Often, the most gratifying and profound lessons in life come with pain and suffering, and mine are no exception." In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, host Kevin L...

It's time to tell the Haters and Naysayers, the ones trying to bring you down, to just Shut Up! Put on your Hater Blockers and get back to chasing your dreams! And in case you need a little reminder just how important those dreams are for you to chase, I've put together today's podcast episode just for you! People often believe that dreams are just dreams, and will never come true, but this is fal...

DC The Brain Supreme of the legendary hip-hop group Tag Team sits down to discuss the real story behind their hit song "Whoomp! (There It Is)". DC shares the origins of the song, the creation process, and the behind the scenes struggles that came with it. He also talks about the impact the song had on his career and how he would ultimately become a household name off of a single album! Episode at...

Entering a new year can be an exciting time, as it offers a fresh start and the opportunity to set new goals and make positive changes. However, it can also be a time of high expectations, which can bring about unnecessary stress and anxiety. For that reason, I have compiled a list of my best tips for managing those expectations as you embark on the new year. Inside of today's episode we will dive...

It's time you get clear on your goals, dream about your future, and have a personalized roadmap to guide you along the way. Your future is too important to leave up to chance! I'm sitting down with a lady named Cinthia in today's live coaching call where we are working together to design her very own Life Roadmap. The struggles in which Cinthia endures may hit close to home... Cancer, fear, self-d...

Setting goals can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, but it's important to understand the art involved in the process. "It's not enough to merely set goals, you must first understand their significance, their purpose, and ultimately the art involved in the process." Inside of today's episode you will discover... What exactly is a Smart Goal The importance of having a strategy...

Kevin Palmieri had it all... A beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, his dream body. And yet he still found himself sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide. "Some people find rock bottom... I found out that rock bottom had a basement" This is more than a rags to riches story... This is one man's journey of discovering what he was truly meant to be doing in life while at the same...

Improve your level of productivity in all aspects of life by no longer asking how, and instead beginning to ask who! The word "How" can very easily be the force keeping you from completing your goals, crushing your New Year's Resolutions, and ultimately achieving your dreams! Being more productive doesn't have to be difficult and in fact, Kevin is here to show you it's actually as easy as simply r...

The story of "The Coca-Cola Trail" makes for a delightful Christmas Special here on the podcast! Grab some Christmas cookies and a glass of milk, or better yet, grab your self an ice-cold Coca-Cola and allow yourself to be taken back in time... Our guest today, Larry Jorgensen has quite the resume when speaking of his time as a journalist, but it's what he is doing today that has brought the two o...

From those wild teenage years spent smokin' and drinkin' all night to singing in the church choir the next morning to finding Jesus thanks to a sweet lady named Lynn, we begin to unpack the story behind this massively successful music business executive, songwriter, performer, author, blogger, podcaster, entrepreneur, and creative coach. With a career spanning almost forty years, John Chisum knows...