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

Dan Romanello is an attorney and former Florida prosecutor with extensive criminal and civil trial experience. Dan also worked in the newspaper industry prior to attending law school. He retired from the active practice of law in 2017 and coached women's college athletics before writing his book, PAPERBOY. The book is equal parts inspirational rags to riches story and thought-provoking narrat...

None of us know when or how tragedy is going to strike in our lives… But in this world one thing is for certain, we will all face our own adversity at some point and time. And it is when this strikes that I want you to know that it is okay. That life will go on. You will once again wake up in the morning and not be sad, mad, or frustrated with life. But with all things in life, this too will take...

Michele Blood was a talented rock singer in Australia, but a near fatal car accident while on tour would forever change the trajectory of her life. She would go on to create positive Affirmation Songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success! These Affirmation songs affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Lyrics, the left hemisphere, and melody and mus...

Inspired by my conversation had with content Creator, Billy Thorpe I was intrigued to dive deeper into this idea of being more creative in our everyday pursuits. What I came to realize is that being creative is honestly not just a cool characteristic to have, but rather a vital characteristic that everyone should strive to exhibit in their day to day lives. The reasons are plentiful, but I narrowe...

Billy Thorpe has been creating content since he was just a "youngster". From making bad home music videos to evolving into a weekly tv show producer for several years. However, Billy's journey as a "full-time" content creator didn't start until 2020 when he was forced to close a t-shirt printing business that he launched in 2013. At the time Billy was only podcasting as a hobby. During the first 3...

Change is inevitable, but knowing as adults when we're ready to make that change is what is uncertain. As children we are constantly faced with new obstacles, new choices, new decisions that have to be made. And as children we face these roadblocks with intention and bravery. Ironically as we grow older we seem to lose that sense of bravery and instead allow feelings of worry, stress, and uncertai...

In that awkward stage of life when you're not young, but you're not really old either... When life's timeline hasn't followed your life's timeline at all. When you almost feel like you're going through a Midlife Crisis, but know you're certainly not old enough for one of those! It's in this beautiful crazy period of life that we find ourselves sitting down to talk with Jennifer Villamil. Inching c...

Today we are celebrating the 100th episode here on the podcast! 2 years down and now 100 episodes in the bucket and I've learned a thing or two. And it's these lessons learned that I am sharing inside of today's episode! SUPPORT THE SHOW If wanting to become more than just a listener of the podcast here are ALL the ways you can get involved in supporting the next 100 episodes: Become a Sponsor Be...

Tim Branyan began his career as an Airman in the United States Air Force, but would soon realize that was not the path he wanted to continue on. In 2011 with no formal education and only $6,241.56 Tim launched his first app. That would be the start of a whole new chapter in Tim Branyan's life! Since then he has launched hundreds of apps, developed hundreds of platforms, and directly supported othe...

Today's topic takes a deep-dive into the overall well being of yourself and your family. More specifically, it discusses the number 1 way you can and should be investing in yourself and in your family! And the answer may very well surprise you! TOPICS DISCUSSED: How it's possible to build an even deeper bond amongst your family. The best way to invest in Self-Help How to become a better leader How...

"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us." Today's guest embodies this very mindset, this way of living life differently. And it's honestly no real surprise... When you've traveled the world, experienced life in over 50 countries and stepped foot on all 7 continents you can't help but gain a greater appreciation for life. David Axelrod is a 7-continent explorer and professional...

At some point in time. We will all be pushed to our breaking point, knocked to our knees, and left to feel as though the world is falling apart. This is just a fact of life. And it's this acknowledgement that life will have these hard times that has prompted today's episode. INSPIRED BY: Shawnie Whitaker Shawnie was featured in EPISODE 95 where we explored the tremendous adversity he has overcome...

When giving up isn't an option and the pull to live life to the fullest is too great, only then will you truly understand what it's like to live in the mind of today's guest! A true warrior in the face of adversity, Shawnie Whitaker turned a tragic accident into a life full of epic opportunities! TODAY'S EPISODE At a Glance Shawnie shares how he became an amputee We relive Shawnie's lowest point i...

Imagine if we all smiled a little more, laughed a little harder, loved a little bigger... Wouldn't that be a better place to live? And even for someone like myself who is a genuinely happy person, I believe we all can benefit from a little extra attention paid to the subject. I'm always trying to find ways to be happier in my own life, and I was recently inspired by the guest on Episode 94, Rob Du...

Rob Dubin is a photographer and filmmaker who is best known for his work documenting adventure sports around the world. In 1993, he and his wife were stranded in a blizzard while on a backcountry ski trip, an ordeal that was widely publicized and led to a call from the President of the United States. After his wife made a full recovery, which is a full-story in of itself, the couple sold everythin...

Today's episode kicks off a new series of coaching-style episodes designed to help you with all aspects of life and business. Starting a podcast can seem overwhelming with all that is involved, but I'm here to break it down into its most simplest form... Because afterall, it's so easy a blind guy can do it! KEY POINTS & TAKEAWAYS First, you do not have to do it all yourself! Second, STOP stres...

Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur with a contagious energy and electric personality! Through her own life's challenges Kellina has come to discover a true love for helping others with their personal growth while also maintaining a great passion for educating people about the deaf community. Little do people realize, but Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age...

None of us know how we will react when faced with trauma. Will we be brave? Will we be the person who continues to be happy, always smiling, laughing, cracking jokes, even when face-to-face with our own mortality? Or will we close out the world and fall deeper into ourselves, completely absorbed by the horrific nature of our reality? As you dive into today's episode I encourage you to keep this th...

"Who are you, and what do you do?" Those simple questions are what sparked the truly heartfelt, deeply-meaningful conversation had with "Head Crosser Offer of My Bucket List", Roger Williams. We are typically known by what we do as a career. And for today's guest, Roger Williams, that was no different. But after 30+ years in the youth development/teaching field, a year in quarantine, and a heart a...

Maxwell Ivey, known around the world as the Blind Blogger; is a totally blind man who has transformed himself from failed carnival owner to respected amusement equipment broker to self-help author, motivational speaker, online media publicist, host of What's Your Excuse, and founder of The Wye Network. He has accomplished many goals by being willing to ask for help and accept help when offered, by...

Noah Scott is an experience creator, author, and artist on a mission to bring purpose driven people together and encourage humanity to live courageously in the moment, unshackled by self-doubt. Noah is currently traveling the world as a full-time nomadic entrepreneur. He hosts retreats in exotic destinations around the world and produces content while he’s traveling. His podcast, “The Big Possible...

A beautiful story perfect for Mother's Day, or when you just need a reminder that even through the sadness and craziness of life, beauty can be found. Enclosed in a letter would be her mother's final wish... That she finish telling the story that her mother had already begun to tell. And that story would become the published book that has brought me to sit down with Emily Hughes Johnson in today's...

It's about time we flip that Food Pyramid on its roof! Because today we're talking with the leanest, "meanest", most bad to the bone guy you will find, and he's certainly not following the Food Pyramid! In actuality, Danny Vega is probably the most laidback, coolest guy you'll ever meet. He's just figured out a way to eat that goes against everything we have been led to believe about food. And it'...

Brandon T. Adams is an Emmy® Award Winning Producer and Host of the TV Series Success in Your City. He is a Podcaster, Speaker, Inventor, Advisor, Crowdfunding Expert and Media Expert. Brandon is a serial entrepreneur, owning a stake in a number of businesses, including the Accelerant Media Group, Live to Grind, Young Entrepreneur Convention, Success in Your City, and more. And somehow I managed t...

As cool as the brand Hydro Flask is, its creator is equally as awesome! Travis Rosbach's entrepreneurial story begins at a young age and once it begins, it just doesn't slow down! Travis has been proud to invent and found Hydro Flask®, work as a business broker, fly as an Airline Pilot, is an active Professional Speaker, and start The Tumalo Group, providing sourcing, advising, and consulting serv...