Tangential Inspiration

June is full swing- everything is blooming, a bit more sun, and school is finishing up.  Father's Day is this month so we are celebrating Father's for the month of June.  Amy starts off with the website www.allprodad.com which is helping give fathers more ways to connect with their kids.  Also in this episode, Teresa gets into Bishop Michael Curry, the head of the Episcopal Church, and his inspiri...

What a great week for inspiration!   Amy deep dives on the unstoppable Michael J. Fox, who stays optimistic despite his fight against Parkinson's Disease.  Teresa talks about "Jeff's Camp" which will help get homeless military veterans access to mental health treatment, substance abuse rehabilitation, and vocational training while providing them a safe home.  Amy shares about a book (and associate...

Closing out May and just in time for Memorial Day, Teresa deep dives on comedian and former Daily Show Host, Jon Stewart, and his fight for health care for the heroes of 9/11.  He of course is supported by Tracey Stewart, his wife, and an amazing animal activist on her own.  Additionally, Teresa covers an innovative way to help clean up homeless encampments while providing much-needed resources to...

Episode 30!  Can't believe we are already here.  Inspiration abounds!  Amy does a deep dive on Chef Erin French, who despite some pretty major setbacks, she fought to get her son and her restaurant back only to become a world-renowned dinner destination that gets so many reservation requests, she has to hold a lottery.  Then there is Tiquette Bramlett and Vidon Vineyards.  Tiquette is the first bl...

May is still Mother's Month here at Tangential Inspiration.  We are focusing on moms who do amazing things- and few moms rock more than Alecia Moore, better known as Pink!  Teresa does her deep dive on this musical powerhouse as she is a mother and a role model for her kids.  Amy also covers a company that makes quilts out of t-shirts that focuses on hiring hearing-impaired employees to do these r...

During May we are celebrating awesome moms who are making a difference in the world, not just for their kids, but for everyone.  A lot of people know the image of Princess Diana, but not the substance of her compassionate, giving heart.  Amy discusses how Diana the mother, passed those qualities down to her sons, William and Harry, and through them, her legacy of helping others continues in a big...

All month during the month of May, we are going to focus on stories of moms that have done spectacular things or have made great impacts on our world.  This week, Teresa does a deep dive on Irena Sendler.  Never heard of her?  Well, you need to change that.  This remarkable mom saved 2,500 infants and children during Hitler's reign of terror in Poland during World War II.  Also, hear about The Boy...

Happy Mother's Day!  We hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day.  We know for some of you it is a hard day- and we would love to hear from you about your mothers too.  This week's episode is of course mother centered.  But first, Amy talks about some little tidbit stories highlighting how so many of the stories we share come back to us in interesting ways.  Teresa talks about a company trying...

May is about Mothers and Mother's Day!  We will be focusing on amazing mothers with inspiring stories.  Starting off this week, it's Teresa with Malahi Abidi's fun and vivid art that celebrates women who are trendsetters, visionaries, activists, and trailblazers.  Amy does an overview of the incredible and inspiring life of former First Lady, Laura Bush.  Finally, not everyone has a mother, and th...

So this is our longest episode yet, but that is because it is full of great stories of inspiration.  It's Earth Month, so we will be continuing to focus on stories related to helping our planet.  First off, is Edgar McGreggor, who single-handedly has cleaned a 192-acre park.  Then Amy tells the fascinating story of Julia "Butterfly" Hill, who lived in a tree for two years to protect an old-growth...

This week Teresa and Amy talk about a 70-year-old rower who traveled 3,000 miles to help people with Alzheimer's, Cristina Zenato who reaches into the mouths of wild sharks to help them out (plus lots of shark facts), and two companies that are helping the environment while making cool and fashionable products.  Plus Teresa and Amy give a few updates on some of their ongoing projects! #BeKind #WeS...

A police dog that consoles victims of tragedy, a man who lovingly wrestled crocodiles, and a bunch of angry moms taking on air pollution- what more could you want?  Amy kicks off with Officer Clarence, a St. Bernard, police K9 who comforts people after tragedy strikes.  Teresa dives deep into the croc-infested waters that gave the world Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, and his amazing family tha...

This week Amy tells us about Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams start a free grocery store and foodservice feeding thousands each month.  Then Amy tells the incredible story of scientist and nature writer Rachel Carson whose writings help lead to modern chemical and environmental regulations.  And finally, Teresa talks about the dangers of plastic waste and discusses new and innovative ways we mig...

April is Earth Month and we are still celebrating with inspirational stories of people making an impact on our planet.  Our first story is about a persuasive grade-schooler who is going to get pockets for young girls.  Amy does a deep dive on Emily Penn, who besides being a totally girl-power explorer, is a true Plastic Warrior.  Teresa then covers the Forest Man of India who has spent 30 years bu...

We are celebrating April as Earth Month on Tangential Inspiration.  In this episode, we announce the launch of our website, Tangential-Inspiration.com , Amy tells us about a teen on a mission to rid the ocean of an unexpected pollutant- golf balls; Teresa does her deep dive on Wangari Maathai, an African woman who has taught generations of Africans, through word and deed, about the power of conser...

This week we are taking a look at not only a story about one man's struggle against plastic garbage in India and figuring out what the heck "plogging" is, but we are focusing on kindness. Our deep dive is about Leon Logothetis and his trip around the world relying only on the kindness of strangers, and what he gave back as a result.  We also have a heartwarming story about professional skateboarde...

Welcome to April, Earth Month.  This month we are focusing on inspiring stories of people and organizations that help nature and our environment or put focus on the critical issues that impact our planet.  Big and small- everyone can do something.  This week our main story is the Swedish firecracker that is Greta Thunberg, a passionate advocate for the environment.  We also have the story of Peace...

As we close out March, National Women's Month, we cover the musical phenomenon, Lady Gaga, and her mission to spread kindness and acceptance for those with mental illness.  Also, we take a quick look at a mom who is trying to remove the stigma associated with mental illnesses through theater and a millionaire who is making it his mission to save endangered wild cats. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We...

This week we dive into Eleanor Roosevelt, an amazing First Lady and just an overall feisty and intelligent woman.  There are also the inspirational stories of Sister Jean, the 101-year-old Basketball Nun, and Wesley Hamilton, who is Disabled, But Not Really.  These people are guaranteed to inspire you, or your money back. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your com...

Inspiration abounds!  In this episode, Amy and Teresa talk about a group in Oregon building shelters for the homeless; Bob and Maria Goff's incredible passions, love, and whimsy; and stories of how food can make such a huge impact for those in need. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmai...

We are still in our celebration of National Women's Month and we have some great stories about women who have overcome barriers to do amazing things in normally male-dominated arenas.  There is Kim Ng, the first woman to be the general manager for a Major League Baseball team.  Next, there is a plethora of stories about women's basketball, from the 1800s to the superstars of the WNBA.  Finally, so...

Okay, we are still on National Women's Month.  This week we are teaming up some amazing women and we have a bunch of animals thrown in as well.  Teresa and Amy discuss an Elephant woman, the fierce female Black Mamba rangers of Africa, the first female NFL referee, and as a bonus, the story of Sergeant Stubby the four-legged WWI soldier. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you....

It's still March and we are still celebrating amazing women doing great things in the world.  Our inspiring stories this week are awesome Pandemic Volunteers, the crusading philanthropist Melinda Gates, and the compelling story of the founder of Breaking Cycles. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialins...

We are so excited about National Women's Month.  This week, we have some hopeful stories about kids providing help and hope in the time of COVID-19, the shining light that is Dolly Parton (even if you don't like country music, you will love her), and the World Reader organization, spreading reading all over the world.   #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comme...

Amy and Teresa continue to dig for stories that provide hope and inspiration.  This week it is the notOK app, fitness trainer Shaun T., and Bikers Against Child Abuse.  #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagr...