Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda

What you need to take away from this interview with Richard Mayers is that there is no “stupid” passion. Richard knows everything there is to know about coupelas- have you ever heard of them? Probably not, but Richard has devoted much of his life to researching, buying, and selling coupelas. Motivate Me! hearby grants you permission to do the same with whatever oddity tickles your spec...

What do you do when you need to maximize your time on a 50-state trip? You meet guests in fun locations, like the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota! And, you interview them on the tailgate of your packed van – because business people, like Patti Marrin and the Motivate Me! crew are flexible. And then… you go on a roller coaster together! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

In 1800s garb, Erin Siebers and Kelly Clime show the unique direction their educations lead them. If you wonder what you could possibly do with a specific degree, let this episode demonstrate that the opportunities are endless – you just have to be open and creative. Life is only about perspective. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

What is said when we think the recorders are not rolling? Listen in to a back-deck discussion between family about the Motivate Me! America Road Trip 2016.  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

What happens when four generations of women sit down at a table and discuss what truly fuels them? Meet my Iowa family… and my daughter! Hear how life circumstance shapes the trajectory of your life. What is yours telling you? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Dave Mathis, a favorite in his town and church, lets nothing stop him, not even his battle with Noonan Sydrome. If you need that push to move forward when your everyday is emotionally or physically challenging, know that a passion for life can help you overcome all odds. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Do you want to live a life others do not understand? Listen to the story of Rick Kozin, a man who came from a priviledged family but was drawn to a humble life that has more meaning than material. Sometimes you have to live a life others do not understand.  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

No matter on what side of the political isle a person sits, their intention and passion is the same: to better America and the lives of its citizens. Watch as democrat Sean Bagniewski and republican Will Rogers sit down together during a backyard barbeque in Iowa to discuss their candidates, the 2016 election, and their passion for serving their country through politics. You do not have to run for...

Live from the road: Listen in as one week into the trip, Lynette discovers the answers to many of the questions she had during the planning process of this trip. Who would need to use the restroom most? How well would the rest of the crew be at driving? Hear how the trip is going now, and answers to these questions and many more! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/  

Beer. It’s a passion. Not just for the connoisseurs who partake in it, but in the businesses that spend a lifetime creating, testing, sampling, producing, and distributing it. Meet Samantha from Sprecher Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and be wowed by her knowledge and passion for brewage. Sprecher’s may not be Lavern and Shirley’s brewery, but when in Milwaukee…   http://...

Meet Scott Lesnick, key-note speaker and writer. Scott’s passion is geared towards teaching about fortitude. This was something he learned when having to retrieve his kids from another country after their abduction by their mother. What do you do wth it when circumstance reveals the depths of your identity? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

You never know who you’re going to meet on the streets of Chicago. Random interviews with passionate people, meet Bob Gravelle and Marquis Lamor, small town boys ready to take on big city dreams. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

The Motivate Me! crew expands their comfort zones by doing random interviews at the park next to the Navy Pier in Chicago. What do they discuss? Getting outside of that comfort zone! Listen to how motivational these three random guests are – they will have you making BIG plans! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Let Jennifer Dively motivate you to further your educatoin, to get outside of your comfort zone, to love reading, love life, travel, and go for a career that may feel outside of your scope… you know you want to! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Were you an athlete who is trying to figure out how to stay in the game? Meet James Madison Walton III and learn how he has kept athletics in his life, and how he has managed to make it his career! You do not, necessarily, have to be in the game to stay in the game. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Live from the road: Are you trying to discover your passion, your purpose, your direction? Listen to the Motivate Me! crew discuss how they ended up in the Motivate Me! van and on this 50 States in 90 Days trip interviewing people about their passions. Conversation gets real while stuck in traffic on the loop outside of Chicago. Destination: Wrigley Field! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

If helping disabled persons is on your radar, Rita Neumann has a story for you! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

What happens when you are no longer inspired by your long-term career? You get an encore one! See how Jeff Neumann made a shift from teacher to business owner. He does not hate his days, spending them on the Grand River as a kayak guide for he and his wife’s business, GR Paddling. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Living your passion does not need to be a full-time job, and it can be one that helps you create and keep lasting relationships with friends and family. Like Julie Schirm who shares a love for Pennsylvania State University footbal with her father. Never has this shared passion been more meaningful than after the passing of her mother – and Julie goes to great lengths to keep it alive. See wh...

Behind the scenes -Day #8 update with Justin Newhall – too many experiences to list! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Days before the 100th Indy 500, the staff and crew at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are filled with excitement. Have you ever considered seeking employment at an event that excites you? How would this change your life? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Just Days before the 100th Indy 500, the Motivate Me! crew got to share in race car driver Stefan Wilson’s excitement during an interview in his race-day garage. Stefan, racing in honor of his late brother, driver Justin Wilson, credits his brother for his car-racing passion. Who inspires you to be better, to experience new things?  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

If cooking is your passion, maybe you should consider taking it to the next level, like high profile chef Adam Germany. Start your own business! Create your own clientele. Become a chef. Already on track for another career? No worries, so was Adam. It is alright to pivot.  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

What happens when a whole town shares a passion? A powerful energy is created and people move from near and far to participate. The Motivate Me! crew got to experience the high of this energy, just one day after the Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Is your hometown inspiring and exciting? If not, you can always go on the hunt for one that is! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Live from the road: Audio journal of behind the scenes with the crew, Day #7 of the trip! One of our hosts gets proposed to… you don’t want to miss this! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/