Tune In & Level Up Podcast

Sandra Self played a big role in a happy memory.  The most special memories related to faith and family top Glenda's list.  But, not far below are heartwarming memories of adding puppies to their family unit. During the pandemic in April 2020 when few people were traveling, Glenda and her husband went on a big trip from Austin, Texas to Sandra's home a few hours from Charlotte, North Car...

Debi Krakar, the Founder and Executive Director of The Dog Alliance, a non-profit organization in Cedar Park, Texas, is leading an organization whose mission is to train service dogs and family pets so that the people who live with these animals -- and their furry friends -- can live  happier, more productive lives.  Dogs can add so much joy to a family! When well-trained and matched with a human...

Tim and Glori Winders seemed to have it all before experiencing the financial reverses so many people experienced in 2008-2009.  Their response to losing their businesses and their home was to regroup and take to the road. You can hear their whole story in season one of Tim's podcast - Seek, Go, Create .  He's also interviewed some of the most amazing guests on business and spiritual top...

After earning a business degree in Columbia, Maria Alejandra Munoz was living the high life after gaining years of experience in a career in finance, yet something was missing.  Life and God seemed to divinely lead her to opportunities that transformed her spiritually and professionally.  She became an expert at business development for online businesses while working for celebrity entrepreneurs....

Brad Aronson is the author of the National Bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time .  All proceeds from his book go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Brad is deeply involved with youth nonprofits, and he’s on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks. Brad also teaches entrepreneurship to students in Camden, NJ. Everyone in his class starts their own business, which...

Gary Martinez knew zero about autism until his own daughter was diagnosed as a preschooler.  Sink-or-swim crash course style, he began learning how to support his daughter, who is now a teenager.  He has gained many tools and resources and has valuable advice for other autism parents, especially when it comes to self-care.  Burnout is a "thing," and he is on a mission to offer what he ha...

Rebecca Viola really isn't very different from you and me, except she didn't just donate to a cause -- she and her family packed up and moved to Zambia and have been serving there as missionaries for the past 7 years!  In this episode, she shares the who, what, when, where, why, and how of landing there and committing for the long term. With her description, the dire need for orphan care...

Michael Janson is a partner in the Janson family's horse business, Legacy Farms , located near Boston, Massachusetts.  In this episode, you'll hear about his history growing up in a family that is passionate about horses and his continued growth as a rider and competitor from elementary school through college!  He was named Athlete of the Year as a member of the Equestrian Team at Boston...

Kim Moore's story is both happy and sad.  She experienced what she describes as "a great big love," but she also experienced tremendous loss due to the effects of alcoholism and the way it ravaged her family. Kim has done the work of processing her own grief, upping her game regarding self-care, and increasing her awareness and understanding about the family disease of alcoholism. ...

If you want to know how to level up your business, select the right leaders for your team, and continually offer them excellent professional development, Dr. Kimberly Janson is a business coach and consultant you need to meet!  I am a big fan because she's the real deal! In this episode, you'll learn about the company she founded, Janson Associates, the books she has authored, and the wa...

Full disclosure, Anniston Riekstins is Glenda's daughter, and far more -- in so many ways, she has been Glenda's mentor, coach, and one of her best friends.  Anniston has been a lifelong learner, an avid reader, and a self-help course enthusiast. She has a degree in Advertising/Public Relations and a couple of decades of experience in the advertising and cruise industries. She is current...

Lauren Burchfield LOVES sports!  She has a Master's degree in Sports Management atop Bachelor's degrees in Behavioral Science and Business.  and she offers her services to athletes, coaches, and business professionals in the sports industry. They often hire her when they have been overlooked or are experiencing a loss of momentum in their careers. She asks the right questions to determin...

Alison Jacobson has experienced the death of a child, divorce, family members with disabilities, debt, bankruptcy.... and much more!  Yet, she has an "I can" attitude and a full-of-joy, wonderful life at age 56!  She is a problem-solver and thriver, and coaches others to help them experience their unique version of a wonderful life! She has a course launching in October:  "Confidenc...

On June 10, 2022, Collin Hughes' 15-year-old granddaughter took her own life.  Collin is using his public speaking skills to promote suicide awareness, appealing to anyone contemplating suicide to reach out for help -- and encouraging families who have lost a loved one to get support.   Collin wants everyone to know -- A SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE is available by dialing 988 on your phone: ...

Karl Riekstins is like family to me -- he is the brother of my adorable son-in-law, Rudi.  I've admired Karl for a long time - his entrepreneurial and photography skills, and his big, loving personality!  In this episode, he shares about an intensive leadership course he took through Heartcore Leadership (heartcoreleadership.com)  (HCL) that required him to set a major stretch goal.  He chose...

Several years ago, surface-level, the family Kathy Leckey and her husband built looked very well put together. They had three beautiful children and all the trappings of success. They were running their own business --- until her husband was convicted of a crime and ended up in prison. Before things got better, they got a lot worse. Understandably, Kathy was worried about a lot of things:  finance...

Dr. Sarah Pospos is a licensed psychiatrist in California, serving patients who are suffering with burnout, depression, anxiety or other distress that interferes with school, work, relationships, or daily responsibilities. She specializes in perinatal and sports psychiatry and has a personal stake in both specialties. She is a young mother herself, AND she was a former athlete.  She helps manage m...

Mandy Alexis' life is now centered around healthy choices:  good daily nutrition, hydration, exercise, meditation, affirmations, like-minded friendships, creative art, and a business she can run from anywhere in the world. This beautiful life is very different from the one she was living 5, 10, 15 years ago!  She spent 16 years as a functional cocaine addict, and for five of those years, she...

Sarah Waisler is a Health Coach and  Founder of her own coaching program, The Mind Body Magic. In this episode, she shares how she had extreme health challenges and heartbreaking diagnoses.  She went to doctor after doctor and tried everything to no avail. In this episode, Sarah tells how she was restored to full health and offers a window into her passion for serving women who are suffering from...

Karin Nelson is the founder of her own business, Karin Nelson Coaching.  She is a Certified Confidence Divorce Coach, and helps divorcees reconnect with themselves by redefining their identify in this new space after divorce. She helps clients create emotional resiliency by learning to take back control of their own emotional life, creating a life of true independence through building confidence a...

Your Host, Glenda Hovenkamp, has been in the Al-Anon program for seven years, and for five of those years, Martha has been her sponsor.  A sponsor's role is to guide a member through the steps and beyond.  They are typically a member's go-to for learning how to apply program principles in day-to-day situtions.  Martha has been in the Al-Anon program for 39 years and has a wealth of exper...

Colette is passionate about all things wellness! Shas been on her own personal growth path for many years. In learning to rise above debilitating anxiety, she's worked hard to develop a toolbelt full of tools.  She's human -- like all of us, she still experiences anxiety from time to time, but after investing in her self-care for many years, she is THRIVING and sharing all she's lea...

Sarah Hovenkamp is (among other things!) a content writer, artist, photographer, and a plant guru -- AND, the host of her own podcast, The Inner Space Workshop.  Get to know Glenda Hovenkamp, the host of Tune In & Level Up, a little better as her daughter, Sarah, interviews her about her experience with 12-Step Recovery in the Al-Anon program. You can find The Inner Space Workshop on most plat...

Eric is a Holistic Well-Being Coach, Motivational Entertainer, Musician, and Physical Therapist who guides self-aware individuals to tune their minds and bodies to create ease and flow towards their greatest potential.  He learned to use fear as fuel rather than as a negative, and he developed a special relationship with surrender. To access his website, Instagram, and Rrhea Music, visit: https://...

After a 25-year career in nursing, Diane founded her own coaching business. She's a two-time cancer survivor, hiked the Grand Canyon in a day, is a coach for midlife women who get to have extraordinary second halfs of their lives. She is committed to having a big impact, convinced that everyone gets to go from STUCK to UNSTOPPABLE! Email: dianembyron@gmail.com Her coaching program is called: ...