Own Your Grit

Dr Azi will have you thinking twice, or thrice, about the things you thought would break you. Because here you are, turning pain into purpose and bringing along a friend. Life-full-circle. Own Your Grit!

Listen in as we chat about all things Becca! Rebecca Engle is a special education teacher, author, and advocate with a passion for supporting neurodivergent students. Born with learning delays and nonverbal until age five, she faced discrimination in college but turned those challenges into a drive to create more inclusive education systems. Rebecca holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and...

I love opportunities to talk with others about what it means to show up with grit, by their own definition. Stephanie Gardner, who I’ve known since my college years, shares her knowledge and experience, bringing hope and energy to this world. As a friend first, you’re going to love getting to know this woman from this episode. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of New Englan...

Divorce. Recovery. Healing. Blended. Married for 17 blended years, Paul and Jeannette Savage have five adult children (Jeannette has three kids from her first marriage and Paul has two kids from his first marriage).  Hear the path they took to blend their two families into one. Capture advice, that's specific to you. And notice the constant steps towards greater love and health in the blend... bec...

Dr. Charlene Smith is a public speaker, a TV producer, an author, and a dating coach. We talk about the ins and outs of how she helps others be intentional with their hearts desire, as she has learned to do in her own life. It’s not about developing relationships with others, only, but a purposeful relationship with yourself (whole wellness). With years of advice and experience under her belt, you...

Trent Brock is a three time terminal cancer conqueror who’s still here to share his positivity. Listen in to hear infectious attitude of pushing forward, what becoming ill in another country can show up like, and catch some of his top notch life advices!

Digging deep to share drops of wisdom and heart takes courage—and between deep breaths, this girl drips like rain! Join my daughter and I as she breaks down pieces of her teenage life and the grit it takes to walk through it!

Melinda Patrick stands tall as a Christian mother to her LGTB+ daughter. Join us as she shares how to show up and love well. Hear the strategies she learned through each difficult life moment. Remembering, on the days she didn’t want to get out of bed, that “God has something good, just on the other side of [the] covers.” Perhaps you’ve been there and found when your feet hit the floor, you had en...

Jump inside my conversation with Megan Babcock. Hear how her grit shows up as a once divorced domestic abuse survivor, mother to seven kids in her new blended family, a mental health coach, crisis and trauma coach, podcast host, speaker, and advocate for finding where your story can provide hope to yourself and those who need it. It’s your story to tell—and you lived through it to tell us all abou...

You may have seen Victory on the Food Network, or featured on Fox, NBC or CBS cooking up delectable recipes. This single Mother of two, whom has been an entrepreneur since childhood, started several successful businesses, including a restaurant and several bakeries, etc. From singer, runner, and artist, to entrepreneur and worship leader, her talents are endless. This spark of light, hope, and ins...

Mona Rosene, author of "Hellbent and Heavenward," shares of her quest to understand and connect with God. Her story offers hope for those feeling distant from God, whom doesn’t just love you, but likes you, too. Come listen in and learn just how to break down those prison walls where we find ourselves trapped. Visit hellbentandheavenward.com to connect win Mona or order her book!

A third-generation educator, Dianna Renz has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and she’s served in ducational administration roles for over fifteen years. Currently, Dianna is Head of School at a non-denominational Christian school in North Idaho. This school was miraculously launched in just 4 months and earned accreditation status with the Association of Christian Schools Internat...

Amber Johnson is a caregiver, podcaster, blogger, and saint. Learn how sacrificing to be a light for lifting others, strengthens her soul. Is this not the legacy we all wish to leave behind? Listen in to hear more about her platform and catch some tips at making this road a little simpler in life.

Tanja Rouintree, a board certified Christian Life and Mental Health Coach, and trained Biblical Parenting Coach, is on a mission to help families function better and spread mental health. After her dad abandoned her to live as a woman in the 1970's and her mom’s abusiveness, complex PTSD saturated her marriage and parenting. The decades of emotional pain from hurt relationships, coupled with her l...

Performing, whether it be speaking, singing, recording, praising, or writing, etc. is practically her first language! Meet Laurie Marks Vincent! Listen in on our conversation on applying grit to smooth things out—and how Christ walks us through doing so! Her experience with healing, and then paying it forward, is beautiful! Listen in to our convo and go visit her website for her music, too! lmvmin...

Jeffrey Jamarillo, once a higher ranking military man, landed himself in prison. Stripped of everything because of his “lower than low” choices, he was left with nothing, but this guy finds Jesus. Hear how he became a changed man, learn his story, and decide for yourself… is this kind of comeback even possible?

As an author and mother of six, Bambi has stories to tell! The greatest story is of healing and hope. You won’t want to miss hearing about her grit!

E.Marie Speaks is a profound public speaker, prolific spoken word artist, published author, brand owner and Lover of God. This girl boldly tells her story of trauma, tragedy & TRIUMPH! And y’all, you’re gonna love her!

Dr Dino, AKA Kent Hovind, shares his beliefs with such certainty that he’s willing to debate those that question them. Backed by fifty years in Baptist ministry, an educational background in Math and Science, and the tenacity to keep onward and upward after imprisonment for defending and teaching of God and the Bible through a scientific lens. A fascinating conversation of his 71 years and where h...

Meet Ali as she shares her heart on growth, flexibility, innovative thinking, and evolving with life. Perhaps, each step we take is leading us to our next step, our next role, our next new idea! It might not be a destination where we “arrive,” but rather a building block that allows us to step up.

How do you talk to yourself!? I totally recommend talking to yourself in the mirror. 🫶🏼

Meet Ashlee! When life didn’t land as planned, it gave her the opportunity to soar. Listen in to see how she spread her wings and flew at the chance to become more than she’d ever planned. Hear why she shows up with grit each day!

Kara had a son, diagnosed with cancer at 17 months old. What on earth does a Mom do after that reality hits so hard!? Join in her incredible adventure, and see where she found grit showing up!

With every cell in your body listening, what do you tell yourself each day!? Make it these affirmations—watch your day soar higher and see that grit grow!

Daily repetition of positive affirmations can increase your self esteem, confidence, respect, resolve, health, and love, etc. 100% of the cells in your body hear the words you think and speak to yourself. What’s your inner dialogue telling you!?