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Use the power of momentum to give yourself a head start on all of your 2023 goals, plans, dreams, and of course those New Year's Resolutions! By harnessing the power of a rolling start heading into 2023 you are already going to be steps above the rest! You can expect to learn 3 specific mindset shifts that you can begin to implement right away... And by doing so, you are going to have a head start...

Imagine transitioning from a dream straight into your worst nightmare! Chancellor K. Jackson was at the top of his game, living in Beijing, China. And on a night when he thought all was going perfect he would find himself on a downward spiral out of control! Join host, Kevin Lowe, as he sitds down with Chancellor Jackson to re-live this harrowing moment in his life. What happens to us can easily b...

As we close out 2022 and look towards the new year, it's important to remember that next year doesn't have to be a repeat of this year. In fact, 2023 has the potential to be the best year of your life! "Life is never quite like the movies depict because well, it's real life." And this year's "real life" had it all... Ruined plans, heartache, medical issues, family trauma, worries, anxiety, you nam...

From NFL Cheerleader, to successful dance studio owner, to an online business expert, Megan Meyers is a busy mother of two who truly figured out how to have it all. Megan created The Shine Online Network - a one-of-a-kind national network that empowers women, at all stages of life, to start and grow their first online business. Megan is also the author of the book, Shine Online: How To Start A Suc...

In today's episode, Kevin shares four life lessons learned from having a recent root canal. And Kevin's takeaway from such a "horrible" dental procedure may surprise you. When I got the dreaded news that I was in store for my first ever root canal I was terrified! I've only ever heard horror stories. And yet, my experience was nothing of the sort! Traumatic, terrifying, dreadful... Not a chance! I...

In 2008, after the recession hit, Rich Walton found himself agreeing to go to work in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor. What Rich Walton did not realize, is that he would be living in a war zone with no base, no experience, and no clue how to navigate the tribal society. "I always kid people that I talked to about it. I said, it's a recession when your neighbor's out of work, it's a depression...

Let's spice up your holiday season by going on vacation! Just imagine how memorable this year's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even New Year's would be if it was celebrated while on vacation! Say what Kevin? Why would I go on vacation over the holidays? I’m so glad you asked! Because I’m about to blow your mind and quite possibly provide you with the best excuse ever as to why you can’t make the cass...

Heather Hamel is the creator and talent behind Heather Hamel Design, a design company offering a unique niche in the world of interior design. She is also a travel enthusiast, and her trip to Egypt as a teenager sparked her curiosity for the world. This is Heather Hamel's story... I was 15 years old when I took my first big trip outside of the United States. I went to Egypt and it was a total cult...

When faced with the choice to stay in a job that's no longer fulfilling or take a risk to chase your passions, the decision is clear: never stop chasing your calling. "I believe that all of us should have the opportunity to chase our dreams, to go after our calling, to light up our passions each and every day. We just have to be willing to fight for it, to make changes, to take risks and well, bec...

From Wall Street to the travel industry, Meredith Hill shares her inspiring journey of making a complete career transition while also being faced with the devastating realization that her marriage was ending. With a well-paying, successful job on Wall Street the world would say that Meredith Hill should have been happy. But she wasn't. Because as "perfect" as this career may seem, it wasn't pullin...

Let's avoid all that unnecessary holiday stress and drama with these 5 simple, yet highly successful tactics! Whether you're jumping for joy or cringing in pain, like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. It's family gatherings, holiday parties, cooking, shopping, wrapping gifts, and of course last but not least, Christmas music! And even for those who love the holiday season, there's no doubt...

The outdoors has a healing power, as seen in Marjorie's story of overcoming a brain tumor that left her partially paralyzed. Marjorie Turner Hollman is a writer, editor, and walking trail advocate. She is the author of a series of guidebooks called "Easy Walks" which help people discover easy walking trails suited for a variety of disabilities and abilities. "The truth is that the seasons change e...

Kevin Lowe was a normal teenager until the results of an MRI set him on a path he never could have imagined. First it was the news of a brain tumor. Next, it was the earthshattering realization that the tumor’s removal left Kevin completely blind. "I don't know why I was never angry with God. I don't know why I didn't do what most people do and turn my back on God and say, how could you allow this...

A woman who slowly lost her hearing over 15 years, to the point where she is now clinically deaf, tells her story of how she's adapted and overcome, including her decision to get a Cochlear implant.  This woman, Angela Irwin is an advocate for the deaf community and a Cochlear Implant recipient. She is originally from a small farm town in South Dakota, but has lived in France with her husband...

God Works in Mysterious Ways With the 19th Anniversary of the day I became blind only 1 week away, I am left to reminisce on how I got to this point in my life. As a man of Faith I can so clearly look back on my life, my childhood years, those first 17 years of life and so clearly see how God's hands were at work all along. It is so clearly laid out just how God had been preparing me for what was...

"As long as there’s breath in me, it’s still possible to live a beautiful life." Cesar Perez is a professional actor, musician, and Salvadoran immigrant who spends every day of his second chance at life striving to be the best possible version of himself. Cesar Perez went from rising Hollywood star to miraculously surviving a head-on collision with a drunk driver. And yet he shines brightly with t...

"I won't go as far as to say that I am thankful for becoming blind, but what I am thankful for is the new view on life I gained because of losing my ability to see." - Kevin Lowe On October 28, 2003 the host of this podcast, Kevin Lowe, saw the faces of his family for the last time. Upon waking from a surgery that saved his life with the removal of a brain tumor Kevin was left completely blind. It...

Thriving in Life with Radiance and Grit Kristen Girard is a beautiful woman with a divine artistic ability who is here to share her story in addition to her work as a Luminary Artist. Suffering from severe depression that led to Kristen's lowest point where she was left contemplating suicide we begin to understand the depth to Kristen's story. But Kristen Girard would find a way out of that dark p...

As a Florida resident, Hurricane Ian has been top of mind for the past couple of weeks. And in its aftermath I have been left to truly count my blessings. This is what prompted the topic discussed inside of today's solo episode. I had something happen while caught up in my own despair that reminded me that it was time I shift my focus away from me and my problems and start focusing on all the othe...

A Story of Reclamation Kristen Girard is a Luminary Artist, Healing Guide, and Speaker who through art and story helps you see the joy, wonder, and beauty of who you are. But inside of today's episode, it's Kristen's past that we focus on... Beginning to truly understand the story behind the artist, the guide, and the speaker. And the truth is, the past is often times a difficult place to go back...

Could Your Life Use a Little Spice? Is your life feeling a bit stale? Are you finding yourself no longer excited about Friday night out with friends? Is your once dream job now feeling like a total drag? If you answered Yes to any or all of the above, then your life is need of a whole lotta spice! And lucky enough, today's episode is all about how to add a little spice into that life of yours! Pre...

Getting Clear and Unstuck Today's episode features a LIVE coaching call had with Kristine. This is something new to the podcast, tieing together what I have been doing here on the podcast with what I have been doing behind the scenes as a life & business coach. And here's the point of it all... As different as we all may feel from one another, the truth is, we're actually way more alike than w...

As long as you don't quit You can never be defeated! Larger than Life, Tough as Nails, and with A Heart of Gold is the man himself, Terry Tucker! From playing NCAA Division I College Basketball to a slew of careers that has had Terry working with the Wendys Corporation, in hospital administration, as a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, high school basketball coach, business owner, motivational speaker...

Welcome Home Friend! If you've been searching for a source of inspiration,motivation, and encouragement to help you get through this thing called LIFE,then you've just found the place to be! What to Expect New episodes each and every Tuesday and Friday morning. In-depth conversations with the world's TRUE superheroes. Real-life stories of people just like you or me who are overcoming the odds, bre...

A PREVIEW INTO WHAT IS TO COME Today's episode marks the official transition from what this podcast has been known as, The Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe to its new name and branding! Beginning Monday September 26, 2022 the podcast will undergo an extensive renovation, or as I like to call it, Extreme Makeover Podcast Edition! Get ready for an exciting week to come as it all starts on Monday September...