Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda

Nine-year-old Carson Hirshman uses his gentle nature, as well as his experience of having a brother with Down Syndrome, to get passionate about encouraging others and putting a stop to bullying. The formula to life purpose = passion + personality. What is yours? How will you use it? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Helping woman escape sex-trafficking with Cherie Pierucci. How many times has something pulled at your heart, you want to get involved, but you just don’t know how. Let Cherie show you her first steps, let her give you the courage it sometimes takes to make change in the world.http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Live from the road: Listen as we reflect on our time in Alaska with our Tacoma, Washington host: the people, the places, the kindness. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Some people believe that a passion is something you always know you have, that it is not something you may need to discover. Let Andrew Abyo show you how he went from a full-time laborer to a full-time artist and teacher of art – having NEVER done art until he was 35! Are there interests floating around your subconscious that you would like to explore? This is what could be meant for you. ht...

Loren Anderson, a director of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, believes all people should man the front lines of their culture in order to keep history and traditions alive. He is so passionate about this, that he worked as a volunteer at the center until he earned a full-time position. Is culture, history, or tradition what lights up you? How can you get creative to include this in your life? h...

Live from the road: The Motivate Me! crew got an exceptional opportunity to visit the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. This is a place where many passions are realized. The photos in this episode, along with the passion from host Ben Napolitano, say it all. If Alaska is on your Bucket List, Alyeska Resort is a must visit. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Frans and Jen Weits took a leap into restaurant ownership when they opened Jack Sprat in Girdwood, Alaska. While it was not an easy road, it was one they will never regret. As Frans says, a measure of their success is that they could sit down and speak with us while others ran their kitchen. Let this couple motivate you to get creative in the kitchen with your partner, and over a nice meal, push t...

Sometimes you stumble into a role that completely fills your passion, like Sasha Swift who makes dreams come true for others through her role at Alpine Air Alaska. The is a great example of how bringing joy to others brings more joy to you. Imagine feeling that much of the day, every day. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

At only 26-years-old, Captain Cody Hanna accomplished his dream of becoming the captain of a 26 glacier tour boat on Prince William Sound in Alaska. See how he made this happen. How can you use his techniques to accomplish a goal of your own? http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Kelly Bender and her husband Mike worked years to create a family business on Prince William Sound in Whittier, Alaska. Watch this video to see one of the most gorgeous landscapes in life, and listen as Kelly shares her passion and advice for anyone else who wants to realize a dream similar to hers, one that includes the whole family.  http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Lisa Kruse, Director of Sales and Marketing for Phillips Cruises & Tours, shares how she leaped from a degree in criminology to living a life filled with travel and tourism. One that took her from behind a desk to on a ship that tours 26 Alaskan glaciers. How invested in your path are you? Is this limiting your ability to live a life of which you would be more passionate? http://5ed.8db.myftpu...

Meet Lisa Kruse, Director of Sales and Marketing for Phillips Cruises & Tours, and discover the phenomenal itinerary she has orchestrated for the Motivate Me! crew all over Portage, Whittier, and Girdwood, Alaska. It turns out to be a fifteen-hour day filled with kind people, incredible scenery, new experiences, and many passions! When was the last time you reached out and asked someone to hel...

Scott Michaelis, a director at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, Alaska, gets to live his passion every day: preparing animals of Alaska to get back out into the wild. Have you ever entertained the idea of participating in a non-profit organization, whether it is on a full-time, part-time, or volunteer basis? Like they say: If it is a true passion, you will do it for free. http:/...

Live from the road: Listen to bed and breakfast owner Carol Ross describe her passion for her home, using what she grows on her land, and the state of Alaska. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

All Jeff Landfield is is passion! He’s passionate about Alaska, about politics, about people, about making things happen… and about Speedos! Tenacious and gregarious he WILL motivate you to get moving on something – maybe even politics. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

The Motivate Me! crew is already wowed by Alaska, and they each share with you a quote that they feel represents how they’re feeling about the trip and being in Alaska. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Do you have a hobby or skill that can help you make an impact on the world? Let Roni Rumsey, school administrator, show you how she uses her passion for photography to impact the world – it is so touching, you do not want to miss this! Let her help you expand your perspective on how powerful your talents can be in adding meaning or excitement into your life and those around you. http://5ed.8...

Johnathan Winkle is another great example of living in your purpose! Johnathan has recently transitioned from female to male, but no matter what role he is playing in his life, he wants to help people when they are at their weakests: as a physical therapist, as a friend and family member, and as a transgender. What happens in life does not happen to us, it happens for us. What is happening FOR you...

Live from the road: Catch a behind the scenes video of the crew taking a few minutes of downtime to check in with you. They traveled from Kennewick, Washington to Seattle, have two interesting interviews and special dinner plans on the schedule, and are ecstatic to head to Alaska in the morning! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

Erwin Laureano, husband, father, nuclear power plant employee, and minister will show you that despite having a time-consuming job and a family of your own, there is always a way to include your passion in your life – especially when it’s helping others, and even more so, when it’s ministering to teens. Erwin includes his wife and children in this endeavor. How can you include yo...

Watch as the Motivate Me! crew gets to catch up with Lolly Galvin, the creator of the Dignity Project, who is out on a road trip of her own! Lolly, passionate about bringing awareness to homelessness, answers questions from our crew, discusses how this idea was created, and explains how she went about putting it into action. Let her be another example of how you can create a life that is authentic...

Just when you think moms are just passionate about planning family experiences, you meet someone like Kathy Johns. Kathy and her husband own a home on a hot springs in Idaho, and they have taken their love for family and created an experience for all families to enjoy. When do you know if what makes your heart happiest is more than just a role you play in your personal life, and not one you can pl...

Megan Bryant is a powerhouse. She is a wife, mother, comedian, business owner, and entrepreneur. She is someone who creates, and then, sees her creations to fruition. Let Megan motivate you, not just in areas of comedy and/or business, but in finding your potential and working to it. Could you be doing more, expanding your boundaries, creating, acting on your ideas? Let Megan challenge you. http:/...

Cryotherapy business owner Cindy Graf is so passionate about what she’s doing, she grabbed the Motivate Me! crew right out of their pedicure chairs to share it with them. Health and wellness at a whole new level. Watch as Lynette experiences a cryo therapy chamber! Maybe what excites you could benefit others. http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/

The owner and staff at Canyon Adventures zip lining in Montana make you want to take your job to the outdoors! Under the sun, over the trees, on top of the hills, and through the breeze they’re loving every minute of it. Let Gary motivate you to take that leap into a new business, a new life! http://5ed.8db.myftpupload.com/