Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda

Live from the Road: Marie Romano from Serenity Falls HomeStay at Camden, Maine, had no idea the impact her kindness and enthusiasm would have for the Motivate Me! 50 states in 90 days trip. Let this episode speak volumes about the power of giving and the importance of receiving. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

While art is often a solitary task, these two artists, Natalie Blake and Cynthia Parker-Houghton, thrive on collaboration. If you would like to make a career using your artistic skills, this is an episode you will not want to miss! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Christian Stromberg from Saxtons River Distillery took his passion for concocting spirits and built a distillary. He says, “To do my own thing; I had to start my own thing” – even if that meant starting out slowly. If you are interested in creating and selling products of any kind, he has great advice for you! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Where does a passion for the dairy industry begin? On the farm! Eliot Morse makes cheese at the very popular Grafton Village Cheese Company in Brattleboro, Vermont. Eliot loves creating different flavors that age for up to four years, and he values helping “multiple farms with an avenue for their milk.” Eliot challenges you to find something you enjoy doing, and to do it every day! htt...

Live from the Road: After a day with Lynette’s New Jersey family, she sits down to have a deep conversation with her nephew. For Conner Smith, it’s suffering that he wants to keep in his life. Conner feels that if people are not suffering, they are not pushing themselves, and they are too comfortable. His feelings and actions are driven by his faith in God, and he plans to go to great...

Live from the Road: Lynette speaks with the happy couple, the newly engaged, Michael and Mackenzie! If you are in love with love, or you’ve been afraid to put yourself out there, afraid to open your heart again, take a listen! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Behind the Scenes Episode: Michael shares with us the engagement video he made for Mackenzie. This day of the trip was dedicated to the happy couple: proposal, dinner, and party bus around Philadelphia. Mackenzie Renda will soon be a Scotti! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Danny Cage, founder and operator of the Monster Factory has come a long way from his wrestling career, and he has his sights set on more. With a hardcore work ethic and a heart of gold, he’s going to get your adrenaline flowing and even some tears going. Get ready for some tough love and no games motivation! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Live from the Road: A behind the scenes video of a live from the road recording while in Wilmington, Delaware. What have we been up to? How many states to go? Who do we meet up with for this interview? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Master Giuseppe Pagano shares his passion for martial arts with the Motivate Me! crew by putting them through a class and doing a demonstration. For Master P, this passion started at 9-years-old and has turned into a career, one that he shares with others. His advice to you: explore everything to find what ignites you, and then research and learn from the best! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Live from the Road: With just TEN days and SEVEN states to go, the crew gives shout outs and updates from a room facing the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. **WARNING: Episode begins with some very bad behind the scenes singing of the National Anthem (#OnlyLynetteSoundsBad). http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

No beans about it, Casey Gilman’s passion is roller derby. Despite the injuries, Casey gets fired up over the accomplishments and relationships she has made through this non-profit sport. She wants you to uncover your own passion, and says that it is something you WANT to do every single day. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Lindsay Scherer is a great example of how you can put your passion for travel, hotels, and event planning in one basket! As the Sales Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in Baltimore, Maryland, she gets to do it all! Her challenge to you is to put yourself out there in work and in life – because good things will come of it! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Ryan Ubuntu Olson takes his passion for International LBGT Activism from the most intimate to the most public levels. His core belief is that all people deserve respect and basic levels of fundamental human rights.act of love Kenya to United Nations. Get ready to ask yourself if you are living authentically!  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Career coach Stephanie Goetsch, from Spark Career Strategy, says, “I move people from ‘I hate my job’ to ‘I love my career.'” Some of what she is passionate about in this process is working with women on their work-life balance and the salary negotiation process. Let her interview help you move through the fear and discomfort that taking a leap can bring, because she...

Live from the Road: Lynette meets George Stewart who recounts some fond memories of his own road trip from the 1960s. He reinforces the idea that traveling changes your perspective, your person, your life. Today’s takeaway: Book a trip! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

To Taylor Keith helping your community, even if it means risking your own life, is a family trait. He has saved people from fires, from the ocean, and keeps them safe on his 9-5 job. Taylor helps us see that family legacy can make a difference in the world – your job is to understand that this can start with you and your family today. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Deborah Cattafesta has spent her whole life on West Virginia’s Tygart Valley River. While water-skiing and boating are her passion, it’s the memories, relationships, and accomplishments that have brought her the most joy in life. Debbie has gone without some material things to keep this passion alive. She will get you to question how you are prioritizing the material over the priceless...

Live from the Road: A shorter conversation than Reverend Johnathan Stanley’s full interview where we discuss his passion for the elderly, for caring, for charity and community. He will get you to question if what you are doing in your life is enough: enough for you, as well as for your community. Get details here that were not included in his formal interview. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

For Reverend Johnathan Stanley , helping the forgotten elderly is his passion. He took a personal life experience and turned it into an entire network that is soon to be nationally known: The Compassion Advocacy Network. He will inspire you to turn your compassion into action, and to break down walls in order to build bridges. To him, bringing people together to care is what life is all about. Get...

Chance Wilson, the founder of Greater 24, a leading positivity entertainment media network, is here to tell you that your passion is a gift. And that, if you ignore this gift, you are doing the world a great disservice. He challenges you to move past your fear in order to enter into your calling. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Guy Burns is a powerhouse speaker and entrepreneur. He teaches us much about creating a life we love, even if we feel we have no business wanting these things for ourselves, or feel we are not qualified to do the job. Let him inspire you to dig more deeply into the idea that you can absolutely live the life of your dreams, even if you do not know what this looks like just yet. http://5ed.8db.myftp...

Live from the Road: With a history rich in military, so many members of the Virginia Beach community have family ties to the city, like Mary Lee Hardcastle. Mary Lee lives in a place that makes her truly happy, how connected are you to your address? Is it authentic to you? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

What does it take to make a healthy lifestyle your passion, and how can doing so impact your future relationships? After losing weight the unhealthy way, Colton Mayers made the decision to do the work that would feed his body best. This, ultimately, provided him the healthy body and physique he was seeking, and also prepared him for the special dietary needs of his future love. This has lead the p...

Live from the Road: How does one cope during the most traumatic of times? During his wife’s battle with cancer, caregiver David Mayers turned to two things: 1) his belief that all would be “fine,” and 2) using his hands to create. A beer never hurt either. If you need inspiration to just make it through to the other side of a difficult challenge, David’s words can help. htt...