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

Joe Rinaldi is determined to share his story of sight loss, struggle and positive perspective through writing, speaking and various forms of media. Joe Rinaldi, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Performance coach who resides in Philadelphia, PA with his wife and best friend, Michaela. Joe defines himself as a human being first and foremost with the goal of leaving this world be...

Walker Brandt began her journey to success by refusing to be broken by the alcoholic and violent family legacy she grew up within. She has appeared in international blockbuster films, TV shows, and thousands of Advertising Campaigns and commercials for global brands. In 2020 she became a published author with AWAKEN – Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence. An Amazon #1 Internati...

The Secret Service had no idea what they were in for when they hired a skinny blonde, debutante from Atlanta, Georgia to join the force! With a mouth on fire and a wil that never breaks Lauren Lusby Fernandez developed a reputation that would earn her the nickname, Talk Back Barbie. But rather than fight it, Lauren embraced it! And now she's sharing it all in her book, Talk Back Barbie: The Secret...

Fred Haywood was born on the island of Maui a decade before it became a state. The son of a sugar plantation doctor, he grew up playing with the neighbor kids, who were Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, and white. He and his four siblings played in the waters off Kahului Harbor on their balsa wood surfboards and El Toro sailboats. When Fred was seventeen, he left home to join George Haines’s world-famo...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. 20 years ago on the morning of September 11, 2001 the United States of America was attacked in the most cowardly way imaginable - Using our own passenger planes as weapons. I was blessed with an opportunity to reflect back on that day while talking with Christina Ray Stanton, the author of: Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Tra...

Bradford and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, an eye disease that causes blindness over time. Thankfully they had two spectacular parents who raised them with the mindset that anything in this life is possible, they may just have to fight a little harder to get it. While working in very...

Cristina Pujol is a woman rich in wisdom and enlightening in spirit. Cristina has been blessed with the opportunity to do and try many things, but as you will soon discover, dance has always found a way to be a part of her life. Today Cristina is a Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author, and Co-Founder of Tú y Tu Mente Coaching. With her years of experience in worlds as diverse as engineering and danc...

For Shawn Anderson, it’s not just about nor is it nearly enough to just live life to the fullest, it’s about more than that. With every mile walked Shawn Anderson sets out to make this world a little bit better. This is a conversation that truly has the impact needed to not only inspire you, but to empower you to get up and take action in your life, in your community, and in the world! WHO IS SHAW...

In the blink of an eye everything changed. Robert Mudge and his friends were ready to begin their next chapter in life – starting college. But then life came to a startling halt. Following a tragic car accident Robert would be left paralyzed from the neck down and his best friend would lose his life. And just like that, the lives of not only these young men would be forever altered, but the lives...

 From surviving bone cancer while in high school to producing a documentary about $2 bills to creating an app all the way to his latest endeavor, publishing a book that pokes fun at Cancel Culture called Just a Typo this conversation is going to leave your head spinning! John Bennardo is a writer and witty conversationalist with a fascination for words that go back to his childhood years. John go...

Are you ready to reclaim your true self? Like, really ready to shed the baggage and make a change? Lona Cook wasn’t until she couldn’t ignore change any longer. A literal gun to the chest moment in Costa Rica followed quickly by a figuratively speaking gun to the chest moment back home led Lona Cook on a path of Reclamation! Here on the podcast Dr. Lona Cook takes us on that journey as she helps u...

Tessa Stowe's husband of 27 years died from brain cancer in 2013. Getting through her grief was the hardest thing Tessa has ever done, and yet now she is grateful for the gifts that it gave her and she believes her purpose is now to share that gift with the world. Today, Tessa inspires and empowers others to live in high vibration through her brand, Living in High Vibration. Tessa wants everyone t...

At some point in many of our lives we come to the realization that perhaps what we had dreamt we were meant to do, is in fact just not the case. Fortunately for Zac Hoffman, he came to this realization relatively early in life, and had the drive and determination required to switch from scoring Touchdowns on the field to scoring them off the field! Zac Hoffman is a bi-lingual, Italian/ American du...

Lisa David Olson is a Comedic speaker with a solid message that humor saved her life. Through the stories she shares about her own life, you will begin to understand that laughter has a true meaning and purpose in each of our lives. Don’t be afraid to be a little goofy, to have some fun, even in places and situations where one wouldn’t normally think of having fun, like a POLICE STATION! READY TO...

Sitting down with certified life coach and now author, Jennifer Crowley, we begin to unpack the question, How do I know when it's time to make a change? Guided by Jen's book, Ever Wish You Got Hit by a Truck? A woman's manual for bravely changing lanes at any age our conversation dove into Jen's own personal experience in discovering the answer to this very question. Jen had  b...

Stuntwoman turned third generation entrepreneur, Bunny Young believes in that magic space at the intersection of life, work, and purpose. Bunny is a proud Army wife, mother of two beautiful and spunky daughters, a serial entrepreneur, business therapist, virtual speaker, and retreat facilitator. It would soon become apparent however, that this conversation was being guided by Bunny's service...

Dave Shepp is the co-founder of Collective Alchemists healing center and is an intuitive life-coach, business coach, instructor, public speaker, author, and healer.  He specializes in helping others find their life’s purpose and transitioning them into an aligning career. Dave’s approach to heal the physical, emotional, and spiritual sets him apart from other coaches in the corporate world.  He be...

D.C. Spaar learned a life motto that has served her well from the children’s movie, “Finding Nemo”. That being: “ Just keep swimming!” After 25 years working as a hairstylist and in the hospitality industry Danielle Spaar (D.C. Spaar) found herself without a place to work during the height of the 2020 pandemic. But this mother of two very independent children, breast cancer survivor, amazing daugh...

We all have a life impacted by the past, influenced by the present, and propelled by the future. The story of Blake Hill is no exception. Today, Blake Hill is the author of "WESTFALIA", a thought-provoking and insightful novel that creatively explores the past, present, and future of lead character, West. Perhaps not all that ironic, this lead character seems to embody a striking similar...

Joined by radio legend, Kim “Kid” Curry, discover A story of embracing what is, and moving forward after being diagnosed with MS. After a 33 year career working on radio Kid Curry would be forced into retirement with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis at age 50. But as one of the most energetic and positively electric people I have ever had the fortune of talking to, it is apparent that Kid Curry i...

Nate Axvig, his wife Leslie, and their two children setoff on a journey to study abroad in Oslo, Norway. It didn't take long for them to become quite fond of life in Scandinavia. One thing they found particularly intriguing was the choice of clothes worn by the locals. This intrigue would turn into an idea. that idea would become an online clothing store. And that online store would become a...

Riding shotgun with Evan Stern, we set-off across the great state of Texas to discover his own podcast, Vanishing Postcards. Vanishing Postcards explores the hidden dives, traditions, and frequently threatened histories that are only found by exiting the interstates. A Snapshot of Our Conversation: What brought Evan Stern from Austin, TX to New York City Why did Evan choose Podcasting as his chose...

Liesl Hays runs on coffee, “to do lists”, and the belief life begins after you agree to write your own story. In 2016, Liesl was broken. Her marriage was barely surviving, she was working sixty hours a week at her corporate job, and she was usually the last mom to pick her kids up from daycare. She was in crisis. But in a defining moment for her career, marriage, and future Liesl would choose to m...

I was taken by complete surprise when the savage attack occurred. Under the cover of darkness the two had me right where they wanted me! Listen as I re-live the night I was attacked by a Garbage Disposal and Metal Fork! With a heavy dose of sarcasm and a full-hearted attempt to make you laugh you might think this is another version of the hit series Jack Ass. Come along as we have some fun, at my...

And who said your church's Pastor couldn't be cool?! Today's guest, Dr. Marcus Buckley has COOL written all over him! With a story that has him coming right back to the same beachside town he grew up in, it is quite evident that God's plans are far from over for Marcus Buckley. As much as you'll hear us talk about his love for fast cars, interest in law enforcement, and be...