The Smile Project

I recently heard Russell Hoyt, CEO of the the Hoyt Foundation, speak on the memory of his father and brother, Dick and Rick. If you've not heard this story I encourage you to look it up. It is so inspiring. It got me thinking about the hard things that I've done. The physical, mental, emotional challenges I have overcome. Join me as we journey through changing our limiting beliefs!

Perspective is a funny thing. Just one little change in the way we look at things can make or break your day. As you journey through life, which wolf are you choosing to feed? The positive or the negative?

Angel grew up a dance and pangeant girl and discovered a love for sports. She is a graduate of KWC and has worked for both the city and county school systems. Her passion lies in serving the community of Owensboro and Daviess County. Angel is the founder and Executive Director of My Sister's Keeper, a shelter in Owensboro for women and children.

We recently had to overcome so many obstacles on a snowy adventure. It seemed like everywhere we went there was failure. Strap on your snow boots, chain up your tires, and join me on this adventure!

Laura Murphy is an educator, writer, and mom of five who loves sharing stories about overcoming obstacles. She teaches future educators at Kentucky Wesleyan College, serves as the Instructional Coach at College View Middle School and recently published a book—"Inside Out, Upside Down" about responding to grief. In her spare time, she enjoys running and working out or assisting with her h...

Close your eyes and imagine you are speaking to your 6 year old self. Would you deny them of their dreams, hopes, and desires? Hopefully not! Positive self talk can be very powerful!

Elaine Martin owns Pigtails & Cowlicks Kids Consignment Sale with locations in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN. She is an Enneagram 7 and views life with extreme positivity and adventure. Elaine also needs to rewash clothes because they sit in the washer too long, whispers too loudly, and is fearful of taking her car in for an oil change. To top it all off, she's the proud champion of one...

If you knew you only had 38 minutes to live, what would you say and who would you say it to? Why wait until then?

Amy Gilmore, owner of Gramps Coffee & Donuts, tells her story of stay-at-home-mom to small business owner, how she connects with other women business owners and her focus on self-care, despite a 3am wake up!

I recently had a death in the family and noticed that death makes you think about life. We work so hard to build up our lives but often we don't think about building our legacy. How will you be remembered?

Alicia, President of GodSmile Ministry, shares her journey from recovery to working mom, full time straight-A student, and president of a nonprofit. Her positivity and prayerful attitude will encourage you to take the first step to your own dreams.

Often in life we are faced with the option to sink or swim. Do I give up and sink or do I push on and swim? As I journey through this stage of my life, I'm reminded of my sink or swim moments. Whether it's athletic events or starting your own business, always strive to keep swimming.

Please welcome my friend, Jamie Jit, to the show. Jamie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Mosaic Counseling. In this episode, Jamie shares the struggles she sees many women facing and the best coping strategies she recommends. She shares her own story of being a working mom, homeschool mom, wife in ministry, and all the other hats she wears.

Each new year I create a vision for the year, drawing inspiration from Jon Gordon's book "One Word." This one word motivates me, drives me, and inspires me throughout the year to be a better person. Journey with me as I decide my one word for 2024.

Have you ever looked in the mirror or at a photo of yourself and all you notice are the blemishes? Then you spiral into trying to be someone you aren't! Join me on my journey as I learn to love all of myself.

Most of the time people mean well, but every now and then a phrase can be uttered that will cut to your core. Words have power and meaning and we have to be careful with that. Join my journey as I try to focus on the positive words in life.

In my search for true joy I'm realizing I'm a pleaser and sometimes make myself a victim to get the truth from someone. The key here is to keep naming them, keep seeing them. Join me on my journey!

I seem to always sit around and wait for the good things to happen instead of being okay with contentment. Seeking perfection can lead down a slippery slope. Listen as I journey towards contentment in life.

Sometimes I catch myself practicing negative self-talk. That's a boundary I need to set in my own life and make sure that self-talk is positive. Listen to some ways that have helped me implement that positive self-talk

We hit the ground running in this episode with the four biggest takeaways from my journey. This episode is best listened to right after Episode 1 - My Journey. Find your true joy this week!

The holiday season is upon us and if you're anything like me, you take on way too much! In this episode you'll learn what NOT to do with deviled eggs as well as how to make the holiday season memorable for everyone.

"I began with the end in mind." Here it is! My journey in a brief podcast. As you learn more about me, and yourself, you'll find that empathy, kindness, and honesty are the way to go.

Come with me on a journey...my journey. From wasted college days to dental school and family, this is who I am. These are all my successes and struggles. Join me on this journey as we find our true joy together!