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Stories Connect PeopleOne Ocean Crew with Janette PotgieterMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is JP. JP is going to blow you away with her story and the story of her 4 women crew who are embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. They will be rowing (yes, rowing) in an eco boat for roughly 40 day, 24 hours a day (2 hours on and 2 hour off rotation) and 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They have a dual mission. One to inspire women and two to create awareness about protecting our ocean.
In fact, their boat is the only eco friendly boat in the fleet and made o...
2021-03-0144 minStories Connect PeopleOne Ocean Crew with Janette PotgieterMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is JP. JP is going to blow you away with her story and the story of her 4 women crew who are embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. They will be rowing (yes, rowing) in an eco boat for roughly 40 day, 24 hours a day (2 hours on and 2 hour off rotation) and 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They have a dual mission. One to inspire women and two to create awareness about protecting our ocean.
In fact, their boat is the only eco friendly boat in the fleet and...
2021-03-0144 min
Stories Connect PeopleSpreading KindnessThe opportunities are endless to spread kindness in the world.
2021-02-2212 minStories Connect PeopleSpreading KindnessThe opportunities are endless to spread kindness in the world.
2021-02-2212 min
Stories Connect PeopleParatrek with Omer ZurWhere there's a wheel there's a way!
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Omer Zur. Omer's story is amazing and his heart and passion for others can be seen over and over in how he is dedicating his life to Paratrek's mission.
As a young boy, Omer's father was constantly telling him to get out and experience nature and have adventures and so early on he developed a huge passion and appreciation for the outdoors and all it could bring,
The journey for Paratrek started when Omer decided he wa...
2021-02-1543 minStories Connect PeopleParatrek with Omer ZurWhere there's a wheel there's a way!
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Omer Zur. Omer's story is amazing and his heart and passion for others can be seen over and over in how he is dedicating his life to Paratrek's mission.
As a young boy, Omer's father was constantly telling him to get out and experience nature and have adventures and so early on he developed a huge passion and appreciation for the outdoors and all it could bring,
The journey for Paratrek started when Omer...
2021-02-1543 min
Stories Connect PeopleThe Soft Never with Cortney Farmer
My Guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Cortney Farmer.
Cortney is the founder of The Soft Never.
I know, you are thinking what is the Soft Never?
Think about how many times we say never or hear never.
I could never do that. I could never say no. I can never set that boundary. I could never do what they do.
You probably are saying…. Oh yes! The Never! Yep, I do that, say think, think that and hear that all the time.
The Soft N...
2021-02-0830 minStories Connect PeopleThe Soft Never with Cortney Farmer
My Guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Cortney Farmer.
Cortney is the founder of The Soft Never.
I know, you are thinking what is the Soft Never?
Think about how many times we say never or hear never.
I could never do that. I could never say no. I can never set that boundary. I could never do what they do.
You probably are saying…. Oh yes! The Never! Yep, I do that, say think, think that and hear that all...
2021-02-0800 min
Stories Connect PeopleBaggage Claim, Travel Stories No One Tells with Will ConwayMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Will Conway.
Will shares about his life growing up, as a young professional he was doing really well, he was engaged to married and life was good. Yet, he began to feel like something was missing, he had lost some of himself and he wasn't allowing his own story to come through. He was so focused on sharing the stories of others, he had not focused on sharing his own story.
Will decided to leave everything behind and set out to explore the world. This led to i...
2021-02-0147 minStories Connect PeopleBaggage Claim, Travel Stories No One Tells with Will ConwayMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Will Conway.
Will shares about his life growing up, as a young professional he was doing really well, he was engaged to married and life was good. Yet, he began to feel like something was missing, he had lost some of himself and he wasn't allowing his own story to come through. He was so focused on sharing the stories of others, he had not focused on sharing his own story.
Will decided to leave everything behind and set out to explore the world. This led...
2021-02-0147 min
Stories Connect PeopleMaking Simple Changes, Shelley Can Help - Shelley LovingMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Shelley Loving.
Shelley found her purpose after her husband had a massive heart attack at age 41. This led them to eating better and living a healthier life. This became her mission, her passion and her purpose.
Shelley is a Certified Nutrition Chef and teaches others how they can make simple changes in their daily food choices to gain better control of their health. Shelley has an amazing website, a great community of supporters who encourage others and an array of masterclasses, blogs and other ways to educate us...
2021-01-2536 minStories Connect PeopleMaking Simple Changes, Shelley Can Help - Shelley LovingMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Shelley Loving.
Shelley found her purpose after her husband had a massive heart attack at age 41. This led them to eating better and living a healthier life. This became her mission, her passion and her purpose.
Shelley is a Certified Nutrition Chef and teaches others how they can make simple changes in their daily food choices to gain better control of their health. Shelley has an amazing website, a great community of supporters who encourage others and an array of masterclasses, blogs and other ways...
2021-01-2536 min
Stories Connect PeopleBeyond 6 Seconds with Carolyn KielCarolyn Kiel - Beyond6Seconds
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Carolyn Kiel. Carolyn is the host of the podcast, Beyond 6 Seconds. She helps showcase the great work of entrepreneurs, CEOs and even media personalities. She focuses on how they built their career and how they've overcome obstacles to get to where they are today.
Carolyn shares her own career story, learnings and some best practices as she navigated her way to the position she has today. Her learnings can be applied in so many ways. I love how she articulates her story...
2021-01-1947 minStories Connect PeopleBeyond 6 Seconds with Carolyn KielCarolyn Kiel - Beyond6Seconds
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Carolyn Kiel. Carolyn is the host of the podcast, Beyond 6 Seconds. She helps showcase the great work of entrepreneurs, CEOs and even media personalities. She focuses on how they built their career and how they've overcome obstacles to get to where they are today.
Carolyn shares her own career story, learnings and some best practices as she navigated her way to the position she has today. Her learnings can be applied in so many ways. I love how she articulates her story...
2021-01-1947 min
Stories Connect PeopleAccessible Together - Jamie Lassner, Friends of Access IsraelMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Jamie Lassner.
Jamie today serves as the Executive Director of Friends of Access Israel. Where he and the organization focus on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. If you listened to the podcast episode # 33 with Ruth Willatt where we talked about the Shanga organization in Arusha, Tanzania you will remember we talked about a man who made the climb to Mt Kilimanjaro possible for an employee, Masoud. Jamie shares all about how this dream for Masoud came about, Masoud's climb and what that meant for so many and ho...
2021-01-1156 minStories Connect PeopleAccessible Together - Jamie Lassner, Friends of Access IsraelMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Jamie Lassner.
Jamie today serves as the Executive Director of Friends of Access Israel. Where he and the organization focus on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. If you listened to the podcast episode # 33 with Ruth Willatt where we talked about the Shanga organization in Arusha, Tanzania you will remember we talked about a man who made the climb to Mt Kilimanjaro possible for an employee, Masoud. Jamie shares all about how this dream for Masoud came about, Masoud's climb and what that meant for so...
2021-01-1156 minStories Connect PeopleAccessible Together - Jaime Lassner, Friends of Access IsraelMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Jamie Lassner.
Jamie today serves as the Executive Director of Friends of Access Israel. Where he and the organization focus on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. If you listened to the podcast episode # 33 with Ruth Willatt where we talked about the Shanga organization in Arusha, Tanzania you will remember we talked about a man who made the climb to Mt Kilimanjaro possible for an employee, Masoud. Jamie shares all about how this dream for Masoud came about, Masoud's climb and what that meant for so...
2021-01-1156 min
Stories Connect PeopleStoryteller, Motivational Speaker, Oral Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate & Author - Eva GrayzelWhat a great way to kick off 2021! My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Eva Grayzel. Eva is a motivational speaker, an incredible storyteller, an oral cancer survivor and an author!
Eva was pursuing a career as an actress when she found her calling and passion, telling stories. She developed an interactive way to tell stories unlike anyone else. That took her from the classroom to today where she performs for audiences all over the country.
Eva was at the top of her game when she had what they thought was a canker sor...
2021-01-0443 minStories Connect PeopleStoryteller, Motivational Speaker, Oral Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate & Author - Eva GrayzelWhat a great way to kick off 2021! My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Eva Grayzel. Eva is a motivational speaker, an incredible storyteller, an oral cancer survivor and an author!
Eva was pursuing a career as an actress when she found her calling and passion, telling stories. She developed an interactive way to tell stories unlike anyone else. That took her from the classroom to today where she performs for audiences all over the country.
Eva was at the top of her game when she had what they thought...
2021-01-0443 min
Stories Connect PeopleOne Word That Will Change Your LifeBased on the book One Word That Will Change Your Life
http://jongordon.com/books/one-word/
2020-12-2808 minStories Connect PeopleOne Word That Will Change Your LifeBased on the book One Word That Will Change Your Life
http://jongordon.com/books/one-word/
2020-12-2808 min
Stories Connect PeopleShanga, Employing People with Disabilities - Ruth WillattMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Ruth Willatt. Ruth is here to share with you the story and mission of an amazing shop at the Arusha Coffee Lodge in Tanzania, Africa. It's like nothing you've ever heard of.
The organization and shop is named, Shanga. Ruth will share how it got that name and more importantly the great work and opportunity it provides people with disabilities.
Shanga is a shop and workshop but above all it is a place where disabilities fade into the background and what shines through is the people, t...
2020-12-1449 min
Stories Connect PeopleShanga, Employing People with Disabilities - Ruth WillattMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Ruth Willatt. Ruth is here to share with you the story and mission of an amazing shop at the Arusha Coffee Lodge in Tanzania, Africa. It's like nothing you've ever heard of.
The organization and shop is named, Shanga. Ruth will share how it got that name and more importantly the great work and opportunity it provides people with disabilities.
Shanga is a shop and workshop but above all it is a place where disabilities fade into the background and what shines through is the...
2020-12-1449 min
Stories Connect PeopleRob's Rescues, Rob MacMillanMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Rob MacMillan of Robs Rescues. Robs Rescues is a non-profit organization with a mission is to serve animals and give them a voice. Wait to you hear the impact this young man is making on his community and beyond.
Rob has a passion for animals and as a young kid he began volunteering at his local shelter. That has evolved into this inspiring mission to advocate, educate and support shelter animals and urban wildlife coexistence.
You won't believe all this 14 year old, yes I said 14 has a...
2020-12-0726 min
Stories Connect PeopleRob's Rescues, Rob MacMillanMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Rob MacMillan of Robs Rescues. Robs Rescues is a non-profit organization with a mission is to serve animals and give them a voice. Wait to you hear the impact this young man is making on his community and beyond.
Rob has a passion for animals and as a young kid he began volunteering at his local shelter. That has evolved into this inspiring mission to advocate, educate and support shelter animals and urban wildlife coexistence.
You won't believe all this 14 year old, yes I said 14...
2020-12-0726 min
Stories Connect PeopleBella Cuba, Omar JimenezMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Omar Jimenez. Omar and his family have a great story and we meet him on a South Beach Art Deco Food Tour I wanted to have him as a guest on the show.
Omar was born in Cuba and his family was moving to the Ukraine when a layover in Ireland led them to change those plans all together and start a new life in Ireland. They were some of the earliest Cuban immigrants to Ireland and established the first Cuban restaurant in Dublin. Omar began helping out in...
2020-11-3043 minStories Connect PeopleBella Cuba, Omar JimenezMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Omar Jimenez. Omar and his family have a great story and we meet him on a South Beach Art Deco Food Tour I wanted to have him as a guest on the show.
Omar was born in Cuba and his family was moving to the Ukraine when a layover in Ireland led them to change those plans all together and start a new life in Ireland. They were some of the earliest Cuban immigrants to Ireland and established the first Cuban restaurant in Dublin. Omar began helping out in...
2020-11-3043 min
Stories Connect PeopleSome Episode Highlights, Polly Van DuserPolly Van Duser shares higlights
Episode 7 - Losing Mobility yet Gaining Gratitude, Lee Chambers
Episode 4 - Music Brings a Crowd to Life, Dave Huey - Black Sheep Ensemble
2020-11-2305 minStories Connect PeopleSome Episode Highlights, Polly Van DuserPolly Van Duser shares higlights
Episode 7 - Losing Mobility yet Gaining Gratitude, Lee Chambers
Episode 4 - Music Brings a Crowd to Life, Dave Huey - Black Sheep Ensemble
2020-11-2305 min
Stories Connect PeopleLive Free Yoga - Georgia Deane- Supporting healing & rehabilitation for the incarceratedMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Georgia Deane. Georgia's work and mission is to empower those incarcerated and provide them with the practice and tools to help recover from their trauma. Much of the basis of this is yoga. Practicing yoga can help free one from feelings of depression about the past and feelings of anxiety about the future. It is especially healing for those that have been through trauma. Georgia said we all have experienced trauma at some level in our life.
As a child, Georgia's father was in prison and later...
2020-11-1646 minStories Connect PeopleLive Free Yoga - Georgia Deane- Supporting healing & rehabilitation for the incarceratedMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Georgia Deane. Georgia's work and mission is to empower those incarcerated and provide them with the practice and tools to help recover from their trauma. Much of the basis of this is yoga. Practicing yoga can help free one from feelings of depression about the past and feelings of anxiety about the future. It is especially healing for those that have been through trauma. Georgia said we all have experienced trauma at some level in our life.
As a child, Georgia's father was in prison and later her brother fe...
2020-11-1646 min
Stories Connect PeopleFamily Haven, Amy BarfieldMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Amy Barfield with Family Haven. Amy found her calling to help others very early in her life. Today, she is the executive director of Forsyth Country Family Haven an organization that supports victims of abuse.
What if you found yourself in an abuse relationship or a family or friend was in an abusive relationship. Would you have the courage to leave? Would they have the courage to leave?
Abuse comes in many forms… physical abuse, financial abuse, verbal and emotional abuse to...
2020-11-0944 minStories Connect PeopleFamily Haven, Amy BarfieldMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Amy Barfield with Family Haven. Amy found her calling to help others very early in her life. Today, she is the executive director of Forsyth Country Family Haven an organization that supports victims of abuse.
What if you found yourself in an abuse relationship or a family or friend was in an abusive relationship. Would you have the courage to leave? Would they have the courage to leave?
Abuse comes in many forms… physical abuse, financial abuse, verbal and emotional abuse to name a few. Abuse is about c...
2020-11-0944 min
Stories Connect PeopleMy Hair Went on Vacation, Paula QuinnMy guest today on stories Connect People podcast is Paula Quinn. Paula shares the story of her daughter Rosie's diagnosis with the autoimmune disorder, Alopecia. Rosie was just 2. 5 years old.
This diagnosis was hard for Rosie and her family but one day Rosie told her mom. "Don't worry mom my hair is just on vacation". THAT completely shifted their mindset and they began sharing stories of where Rosie's hair went.
Paula one day took a drawing Rosie's had done and turned it into a headscarf. Rosie couldn't stop looking in the mirror and told Paula that...
2020-11-0244 minStories Connect PeopleMy Hair Went on Vacation, Paula QuinnMy guest today on stories Connect People podcast is Paula Quinn. Paula shares the story of her daughter Rosie's diagnosis with the autoimmune disorder, Alopecia. Rosie was just 2. 5 years old.
This diagnosis was hard for Rosie and her family but one day Rosie told her mom. "Don't worry mom my hair is just on vacation". THAT completely shifted their mindset and they began sharing stories of where Rosie's hair went.
Paula one day took a drawing Rosie's had done and turned it into a headscarf. Rosie couldn't stop looking in the...
2020-11-0244 min
Stories Connect PeopleTravel Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller, Jigar GanatraMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Jigar Ganatra. He is the perfect guest as he is a storyteller himself. I met Jigar when I was in Tanzania almost 2 years ago. I have followed his work and I wanted to bring his story to you. He is a talented artist, film maker, photographer and travel and cultural enthusiast. He turned his passion into a career shooting some of the most beautiful places and people in the world for documentary films, commercials and his passion projects.
When you see his work you would think it's...
2020-10-2645 minStories Connect PeopleTravel Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller, Jigar GanatraMy guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Jigar Ganatra. He is the perfect guest as he is a storyteller himself. I met Jigar when I was in Tanzania almost 2 years ago. I have followed his work and I wanted to bring his story to you. He is a talented artist, film maker, photographer and travel and cultural enthusiast. He turned his passion into a career shooting some of the most beautiful places and people in the world for documentary films, commercials and his passion projects.
When you see his work you would think it's the w...
2020-10-2645 min
Stories Connect PeopleSleep In Heavenly Peace - Luke MickelsonThis is a big week for Stories Connect People podcast! This is my 25th episode and I can't think of a better guest than my guest today Luke Mickelson with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. What started from Luke finding out a kid in his town was sleeping on the floor has evolved into this nationwide movement within a few years. The motto "no kid sleeps on the floor in our town"
My husband, Brad is the one that got us completely hooked on supporting sleep in heavenly peace after seeing Luke and SHP featured on CNN...
2020-10-191h 08Stories Connect PeopleSleep In Heavenly Peace - Luke MickelsonThis is a big week for Stories Connect People podcast! This is my 25th episode and I can't think of a better guest than my guest today Luke Mickelson with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. What started from Luke finding out a kid in his town was sleeping on the floor has evolved into this nationwide movement within a few years. The motto "no kid sleeps on the floor in our town"
My husband, Brad is the one that got us completely hooked on supporting sleep in heavenly peace after seeing Luke and SHP featured on CNN heroes a...
2020-10-191h 08
Stories Connect PeopleShelters to Shutters - Andy HelmerMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Andy Helmer, CEO Shelters to Shutters.
Do you know that 1 in 5 Americans have no savings set aside to cover an unexpected emergency. Essentially they are living paycheck to paycheck.
What if you lost your job, had to leave an abusive domestic situation or had a major medical emergency would you be a risk being homeless? When you live paycheck to paycheck the safety and security of a home is always at risk.
Andy talks about the amazing work Shelters to Shutters...
2020-10-1248 minStories Connect PeopleShelters to Shutters - Andy HelmerMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Andy Helmer, CEO Shelters to Shutters.
Do you know that 1 in 5 Americans have no savings set aside to cover an unexpected emergency. Essentially they are living paycheck to paycheck.
What if you lost your job, had to leave an abusive domestic situation or had a major medical emergency would you be a risk being homeless? When you live paycheck to paycheck the safety and security of a home is always at risk.
Andy talks about the amazing work Shelters to Shutters is doing to address situ...
2020-10-1248 min
Stories Connect PeopleBullying Prevention Expert & Author, Lori Orlinsky
Lori Orlinsky
Children's book author/bullying prevention expert
Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award winning author who lives in Chicago. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. An author with Mascot Books, Lori writes rhyming, lesson-based picture books that naturally lead to a discussion about important topics, such as bullying prevention and honesty. Lori is a bullying prevention expert, certified by the CDC in Bullying Prevention and Response Training. Additionally, she is an ambassador for the National Bullying Prevention...
2020-10-0544 minStories Connect PeopleBullying Prevention Expert & Author, Lori Orlinsky
Lori Orlinsky
Children's book author/bullying prevention expert
Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award winning author who lives in Chicago. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. An author with Mascot Books, Lori writes rhyming, lesson-based picture books that naturally lead to a discussion about important topics, such as bullying prevention and honesty. Lori is a bullying prevention expert, certified by the CDC in Bullying Prevention and Response Training. Additionally, she is an ambassador for the National Bullying Prevention Center. At 5”1, she wishes her first book “Being Small...
2020-10-0544 minStories Connect PeopleBully Prevention Expert & Author, Lori Orlinsky
Lori Orlinsky
Children's book author/bullying prevention expert
Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award winning author who lives in Chicago. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. An author with Mascot Books, Lori writes rhyming, lesson-based picture books that naturally lead to a discussion about important topics, such as bullying prevention and honesty. Lori is a bullying prevention expert, certified by the CDC in Bullying Prevention and Response Training. Additionally, she is an ambassador for the National Bullying Prevention...
2020-10-0544 min
Stories Connect PeopleMindBodySoul365 - Tim SmithMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Tim Smith.
Tim's faith, personal health and wellness journey and his amazing voice led him to starting The MindBodySoul365 Podcast. Tim shares a lot of personal stories about his life as an educator, coach, administrator and pastor. Hear what led to him starting MindBodySoul365 and what it has brought to his life and the lives of others. You will love Tim's real, transparent and caring style. I admire so much how he investing time in helping others strengthen their walk with God and their wellbeing!
Also, I am...
2020-09-2854 min
Stories Connect PeopleMindBodySoul365 - Tim SmithMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Tim Smith.
Tim's faith, personal health and wellness journey and his amazing voice led him to starting The MindBodySoul365 Podcast. Tim shares a lot of personal stories about his life as an educator, coach, administration and pastor. Hear what led to him starting MindBodySoul365 and what it has brought to his life and the lives of others. You will love Tim's real, transparent and caring style. I admire so much how he investing time in helping others strengthen their walk with God and their wellbeing!
...
2020-09-2800 min
Stories Connect PeopleSecond Life - Tanya & Toby Mahrous
Guests - Tanya & Toby Mahrous
Second Life, upscale resale store benefiting homeless animals
My guests on Stories Connect People podcast are the owners of Second Life, Tanya and Toby Mahrous. Second Life is an organization and resale retail concept that supports homeless animals. Tanya had this crazy idea, almost 10 years ago that Toby immediately supported.
They combined their love for animals with their love for thrifting and started an upscale resale store benefiting animals. They have now provided 1.6 M in grants to local organizations that support rescue, foster, spaying and neutering a...
2020-09-2154 minStories Connect PeopleSecond Life - Tanya & Toby Mahrous
Guests - Tanya & Toby Mahrous
Second Life, upscale resale store benefiting homeless animals
My guests on Stories Connect People podcast are the owners of Second Life, Tanya and Toby Mahrous. Second Life is an organization and resale retail concept that supports homeless animals. Tanya had this crazy idea, almost 10 years ago that Toby immediately supported.
They combined their love for animals with their love for thrifting and started an upscale resale store benefiting animals. They have now provided 1.6 M in grants to local organizations that support rescue, foster, spaying...
2020-09-2100 min
Stories Connect PeopleHealing Through Arts, Cancer Changed her Life - Sharon Chappell, PhD. Sharon Chappell, PhD
Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell), PhD
she/her/hers
Executive Artistic Director, Well Beings Studio
Founder, Little Green Monster Project
Associate Professor, CSUF
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Sharon Chappell. You will immediately fall in love with Sharon just like I did. Sharon is so beautiful and you will hear it in her voice instantly. Sharon grew up with her father battling cancer. They never talked about it in her family. 3 days after she...
2020-09-1400 minStories Connect PeopleCancer Changed her Life -Sharon Chappell, PhD. Sharon Chappell, PhD
Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell), PhD
she/her/hers
Executive Artistic Director, Well Beings Studio
Founder, Little Green Monster Project
Associate Professor, CSUF
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Sharon Chappell. You will immediately fall in love with Sharon just like I did. Sharon is so beautiful and you will hear it in her voice instantly. Sharon grew up with her father battling cancer. They never talked about it in her family. 3 days after she...
2020-09-1400 minStories Connect PeopleCancer Changed her Life -Sharon Chappell, PhD. Sharon Chappell, PhD
Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell), PhD
she/her/hers
Executive Artistic Director, Well Beings Studio
Founder, Little Green Monster Project
Associate Professor, CSUF
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Sharon Chappell. You will immediately fall in love with Sharon just like I did. Sharon is so beautiful and you will hear it in her voice instantly. Sharon grew up with her father battling cancer. They never talked about it in her family. 3 days after she was diagnosed with breast cancer her father...
2020-09-1454 min
Stories Connect PeopleHEY! Helping Empower Youth - Marc BoydHEY! Helping Empower Youth’s mission is to provide an opportunity to inspire, motivate and mobilize young people to take action that changes their world.
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Marc Boyd. Marc is the co-founder of an organization that help youth on the Westside of Atlanta that are in some of the most dire situations. His organization is HEY! Helping Empower Youth.
You will immediately see Marc's passion for youth, he sees himself as a young boy in many of THESE young boys. He has dedicated years to helping build their lif...
2020-09-0750 minStories Connect PeopleHEY! Helping Empower Youth - Marc BoydHEY! Helping Empower Youth’s mission is to provide an opportunity to inspire, motivate and mobilize young people to take action that changes their world.
My guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Marc Boyd. Marc is the co-founder of an organization that help youth on the Westside of Atlanta that are in some of the most dire situations. His organization is HEY! Helping Empower Youth.
You will immediately see Marc's passion for youth, he sees himself as a young boy in many of THESE young boys. He has dedicated years to helping...
2020-09-0700 min
Stories Connect PeopleThe Table on Delk - Helping Those at Risk of Sexual Exploitation & Sex TraffickingTina Williford - The Table on Delk
Introduction:
What if you had no money, no resources, no support, no home, no food and you had yourself and your children to take care of. Would you resort to selling your body for money? My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Tina Williford. Tina shares the situation women are faced with when they have absolutely nothing and what some women are forced to do to meet their basic needs. Women resort to selling their body for sex and then end...
2020-08-3100 minStories Connect PeopleThe Table on Delk - Helping Those at Risk of Sexual Exploitation & Sex TraffickingTina Williford - The Table on Delk
Introduction:
What if you had no money, no resources, no support, no home, no food and you had yourself and your children to take care of. Would you resort to selling your body for money? My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is Tina Williford. Tina shares the situation women are faced with when they have absolutely nothing and what some women are forced to do to meet their basic needs. Women resort to selling their body for sex and then end of covering the gui...
2020-08-3146 min
Stories Connect PeopleSeeds of Happiness Guy - Mark BorellaToday my guest on Stories Connect People podcast is the Seeds of Happiness Guy, Mark Borella.
I found these little clay smiles years ago in a little art boutique in California. I have been giving them to friends, family, people who need a smile, people who are special to me or someone who is going through a rough time. As Mark says I am spreading kindness.
Mark Borella is nothing less than amazing. He was overjoyed to be a guest on SCP podcast. He is the catalyst for millions of smiles getting out into the wo...
2020-08-201h 00Stories Connect PeopleSeeds of Happiness Guy - Mark BorellaToday my guest on Stories Connect People podcast is the Seeds of Happiness Guy, Mark Borella.
I found these little clay smiles years ago in a little art boutique in California. I have been giving them to friends, family, people who need a smile, people who are special to me or someone who is going through a rough time. As Mark says I am spreading kindness.
Mark Borella is nothing less than amazing. He was overjoyed to be a guest on SCP podcast. He is the catalyst for millions of smiles getting out...
2020-08-2000 min
Stories Connect PeopleGiving Back - Austin SacksAustin Sacks shares how he is giving back to his school and community through Habitat for Humanity.
The John Cooper School, The Woodlands, TX
2020-08-1723 minStories Connect PeopleGiving Back - Austin SacksAustin Sacks shares how he is giving back to his school and community through Habitat for Humanity.
The John Cooper School, The Woodlands, TX
2020-08-1700 min
Stories Connect PeopleA Recovery Journey - Pam Brooks-CrumpMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Pam Brooks-Crump. Pam shares her story of being in long term recovery and how she is helping others today work through their own challenges with substance abuse disorder and mental health challenges.
Her story began as a child and she bottled up a secret for 30 years only to discover that her sister had been carrying the same secret her whole life too. When she finally shared her story the healing began.
Stats show 1 in 5 people in the world have been a victim of physical or sexual abuse...
2020-08-1044 minStories Connect PeopleA Recovery Journey - Pam Brooks-CrumpMy guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Pam Brooks-Crump. Pam shares her story of being in long term recovery and how she is helping others today work through their own challenges with substance abuse disorder and mental health challenges.
Her story began as a child and she bottled up a secret for 30 years only to discover that her sister had been carrying the same secret her whole life too. When she finally shared her story the healing began.
Stats show 1 in 5 people in the world have been a victim of physical or sexual abuse...
2020-08-1000 min
Stories Connect PeopleFrom Storytelling Champion to Storyteller Championing Others - Tiffani KnowlesFrom Storytelling Champion to Storyteller Championing Others - Tiffani Knowles
Tiffani Knowles is the author - along with her dad - of the book HOLA America: Guts, Grit, Grind and Further Traits in the Successful American Immigrant and the online course series by the same name. A trained journalist, she is the managing editor and founder of NEWD Magazine. Her hope is to become as "newd" as possible on a daily by embracing truth, authenticity and socio-spiritual awareness. She is multi-vocational as she is the owner of a boutique lending firm called Global Business...
2020-08-0349 minStories Connect PeopleFrom Storytelling Champion to Storyteller Championing Others - Tiffani KnowlesFrom Storytelling Champion to Storyteller Championing Others - Tiffani Knowles
Tiffani Knowles is the author - along with her dad - of the book HOLA America: Guts, Grit, Grind and Further Traits in the Successful American Immigrant and the online course series by the same name. A trained journalist, she is the managing editor and founder of NEWD Magazine. Her hope is to become as "newd" as possible on a daily by embracing truth, authenticity and socio-spiritual awareness. She is multi-vocational as she is...
2020-08-0300 min
Stories Connect PeopleTravel in Twos Blogger - Ivy CarruthTravel in Twos Blogger - Ivy Carruth
www.travelintwos.com
Introduction:
Today my guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Ivy Carruth. She is an expat who moved from Atlanta to Australia, she is a travel blogger and a travel writer. She talks about her life after moving around the world, her life as an expat and how the change opened up the world for her.
She started an amazing travel blog and website that you must check out, Travel in Twos. Its one of the best website I've ever seen and...
2020-07-2745 minStories Connect PeopleTravel in Twos Blogger - Ivy CarruthTravel in Twos Blogger - Ivy Carruth
www.travelintwos.com
Introduction:
Today my guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Ivy Carruth. She is an expat who moved from Atlanta to Australia, she is a travel blogger and a travel writer. She talks about her life after moving around the world, her life as an expat and how the change opened up the world for her.
She started an amazing travel blog and website that you must check out, Travel in Twos. Its one of the best website...
2020-07-2700 min
Stories Connect PeopleFlying Is In My Blood - Jorge CruzGuest - Jorge Cruz
Hear Jorge's story of becoming a pilot, his love for his career and his journey of how he got to his dream job as a pilot of Southwest Airlines.
Jorge is also a beekeeper and shares a little about his hobby.
Follow Jorge on Instagram to see his amazing pictures at luvjetdryver74
Follow Stories Connnect People podcast on FB and Instagram
2020-07-2000 minStories Connect PeopleFlying Is In My Blood - Jorge CruzGuest - Jorge Cruz
Hear Jorge's story of becoming a pilot, his love for his career and his journey of how he got to his dream job as a pilot of Southwest Airlines.
Jorge is also a beekeeper and shares a little about his hobby.
Follow Jorge on Instagram to see his amazing pictures at luvjetdryver74
Follow Stories Connnect People podcast on FB and Instagram
2020-07-2057 min
Stories Connect PeopleJourney to Citizenship - Julie FarmerGuest - Julie Farmer
My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is one that will touch your heart. Julie Farmer is truly an angel. She helped hundreds of people change their life. She found her calling 10 years ago when she began helping immigrants with their journey to becoming an American Citizen.
You will hear also from a very special guest, Marc. Marc was an immigrant from Africa. He came to the US at the of 25 with a Green Card. Marc couldn't speak a word of English, had no money, zero resources, was homeless...
2020-07-1300 minStories Connect PeopleJourney to Citizenship - Julie FarmerGuest - Julie Farmer
My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is one that will touch your heart. Julie Farmer is truly an angel. She helped hundreds of people change their life. She found her calling 10 years ago when she began helping immigrants with their journey to becoming an American Citizen.
You will hear also from a very special guest, Marc. Marc was an immigrant from Africa. He came to the US at the of 25 with a Green Card. Marc couldn't speak a word of English, had no money, zero resources, was homeless for w...
2020-07-1347 min
Stories Connect PeopleA Winemaker's Journey - Steve Bell, Campana Ranch WineryGuest - Steve Bell
Campana Ranch - https://www.campanaranchwines.com/
The Campana Ranch Winery Story - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/our-story/
Meet the team at Campana Ranch Winey - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/meet-the-team/
Logo was done by a friend as a gift, it is a horseshoe being held up by a grapevine in the shape of a wine glass
Steve says, "Great wines start with great grapes"
His wine philosophy - He is as much a natural winemaker as possible, don't filter any of the...
2020-07-0600 minStories Connect PeopleA Winemaker's Journey - Steve Bell, Campana Ranch WineryGuest - Steve Bell
Campana Ranch - https://www.campanaranchwines.com/
The Campana Ranch Winery Story - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/our-story/
Meet the team at Campana Ranch Winey - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/meet-the-team/
Logo was done by a friend as a gift, it is a horseshoe being held up by a grapevine in the shape of a wine glass
Steve says, "Great wines start with great grapes"
His wine philosophy - He is as much a natural winemaker as possible, don't filter any of the...
2020-07-0642 min
Stories Connect PeopleTrust the Journey – with Pattie BakerTrust the Journey – with Pattie Baker
Guest - Pattie Baker
AN UNINTENTIONAL ADVOCATE FOR STRANGERS. SUSTAINABILITY. COMMUNITY GARDENS. BIKING. COMMUNITY ART. AND MUCH MORE.
You must listen to Stories Connect People guest, Pattie Baker. She talks all about how she is making the world a better place! She is a difference maker! Pattie who is traveling at the speed of bike became an advocate for sustainability, community gardening, people, biking, community arts without ever intending to do so.
Many of her adventures come from biking. "When you...
2020-06-2900 minStories Connect PeopleTrust the Journey – with Pattie BakerTrust the Journey – with Pattie Baker
Guest - Pattie Baker
AN UNINTENTIONAL ADVOCATE FOR STRANGERS. SUSTAINABILITY. COMMUNITY GARDENS. BIKING. COMMUNITY ART. AND MUCH MORE.
You must listen to Stories Connect People guest, Pattie Baker. She talks all about how she is making the world a better place! She is a difference maker! Pattie who is traveling at the speed of bike became an advocate for sustainability, community gardening, people, biking, community arts without ever intending to do so.
Many of her adventures come from biking. "When you start out you go somew...
2020-06-2950 min
Culture Changers with Allison HareEP66: How My Students Broke Through Their Limits, Found Their Voice, and Started Their Podcasts with Messages That Matter[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/EP66-Press-Play-Podcasts-Testimonials-CC.mp3" artist="Culture Changers Podcast" title="EP66: How My Students Broke Through Their Limits, Found Their Voice, and Launched Their Podcasts with Messages That Matter" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]
If you’re wondering if starting your own podcast is right for you, this episode talks to my Press Play Podcast students who found their voice and launched their podcasts. There are so many reasons why podcasting is the top medium right no...
2020-06-231h 07
Stories Connect PeopleDaddy's Story for Father's Day - Onest MathisInterview with Onest Mathis.
Life with 13 siblings.
Life at Colonial Bakery
The story of having twins Polly and Paula as a complete surprise.
20+ year cancer survivor
2020-06-2131 minStories Connect PeopleDaddy's Story for Father's Day - Onest MathisInterview with Onest Mathis.
Life with 13 siblings.
Life at Colonial Bakery
The story of having twins Polly and Paula as a complete surprise.
20+ year cancer survivor
2020-06-2131 min
Stories Connect PeopleLosing Mobility Yet Gaining Gratitude - Lee ChambersGuest: Lee Chambers
Show -Losing Mobility yet Gaining Gratitude - Lee Chambers
Environmental Psychologist, Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing
Lee Chambers is a Wellbeing Consultant, Workshop Facilitator and Sleep Specialist. Having spent the last 10 years focusing on wellbeing and performance in the local government, corporate organisations, and in elite sports, he has now brought his experience and qualifications with the aim to impact the wellbeing of thousands of individuals and businesses.
Lee has qualifications in Performance Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and Advanced Sleep Consultancy, and he delivers...
2020-06-1541 minStories Connect PeopleLosing Mobility Yet Gaining Gratitude - Lee ChambersGuest: Lee Chambers
Show -Losing Mobility yet Gaining Gratitude - Lee Chambers
Environmental Psychologist, Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing
Lee Chambers is a Wellbeing Consultant, Workshop Facilitator and Sleep Specialist. Having spent the last 10 years focusing on wellbeing and performance in the local government, corporate organisations, and in elite sports, he has now brought his experience and qualifications with the aim to impact the wellbeing of thousands of individuals and businesses.
Lee has qualifications in Performance Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and Advanced Sleep Consultancy, and he delivers...
2020-06-1541 min
Stories Connect PeopleEducation is the key to success! -PLEASE FOUNDATION - Yvette EndomGuest - Yvette Endom
PLEASE FOUNDATION - https://pleasefoundation.org/
Yvette says "education is the key to success"
Yvette Endom , a native from New Orleans founded an organization in 2007 focused on helping at risk, inner-city children receive a better education. After being displaced for many months after Hurricane Katrina she was looking for a way to make an impact on her community. She is the founder of The PLEASE Foundation. PLEASE provides mentoring, leadership training and scholarships to students who otherwise might not be able to get a strong education.
She...
2020-06-0843 minStories Connect PeopleEducation is the key to success! -PLEASE FOUNDATION - Yvette EndomGuest - Yvette Endom
PLEASE FOUNDATION - https://pleasefoundation.org/
Yvette says "education is the key to success"
Yvette Endom , a native from New Orleans founded an organization in 2007 focused on helping at risk, inner-city children receive a better education. After being displaced for many months after Hurricane Katrina she was looking for a way to make an impact on her community. She is the founder of The PLEASE Foundation. PLEASE provides mentoring, leadership training and scholarships to students who otherwise might not be able to get a strong education.
She...
2020-06-0843 min
Stories Connect PeopleIntegrating two passions - Pizza and the Big Green Egg!Guest: Cortlandt Minnich
Show title: Integrating two passions - Pizza and the Big Green Egg!
Cortlandt Minnich is the Inventor of the Pizza-Porta. He is a Businessman, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Product Marketer. Cortlandt and his wife Nancy travel around cooking pizzas in a kamado grill like the Big Green Egg or the Kamado Joe using his patented invention The Pizza-Porta. Pizza is like it's own food group. Pizza brings people together. Cortlandt found a way to make pizza more interesting, tastier, and literally the center of the party. Cortlandt shares...
2020-06-0132 minStories Connect PeopleIntegrating two passions - Pizza and the Big Green Egg!Guest: Cortlandt Minnich
Show title: Integrating two passions - Pizza and the Big Green Egg!
Cortlandt Minnich is the Inventor of the Pizza-Porta. He is a Businessman, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Product Marketer. Cortlandt and his wife Nancy travel around cooking pizzas in a kamado grill like the Big Green Egg or the Kamado Joe using his patented invention The Pizza-Porta. Pizza is like it's own food group. Pizza brings people together. Cortlandt found a way to make pizza more interesting, tastier, and literally the center of the party. Cortlandt shares his story and how he integ...
2020-06-0132 min
Stories Connect PeopleMusic Brings A Crowd to Life - Dave Huey, Black Sheep Ensemble Street BandMusic Brings a Crowd to Life - Interview with David Huey, member of Black Sheep Ensemble Street Band
Guest: Dave Huey, Atlanta native and member of Black Sheep Ensemble (http://blacksheepensemble.com/)
Introduction -
Stories Connect People but so does music. Music is everywhere! Dave Huey is a talented musician. He is a member of a street band, Black Sheep Ensemble. They play for festivals, parades, charity events and even parties. Imagine having a hobby that can bring a crowd to life. Have you ever...
2020-05-2537 minStories Connect PeopleMusic Brings A Crowd to Life - Dave Huey, Black Sheep Ensemble Street BandMusic Brings a Crowd to Life - Interview with David Huey, member of Black Sheep Ensemble Street Band
Guest: Dave Huey, Atlanta native and member of Black Sheep Ensemble (http://blacksheepensemble.com/)
Introduction -
Stories Connect People but so does music. Music is everywhere! Dave Huey is a talented musician. He is a member of a street band, Black Sheep Ensemble. They play for festivals, parades, charity events and even parties. Imagine having a hobby that can bring a crowd to life. Have you ever wondered what a street band is or how someone...
2020-05-2537 minStories Connect PeopleLondon Changed My LifeHear Polly Van Duser's story about how London gave her hope!
2020-05-1808 minStories Connect PeopleLondon Changed My LifeHear Polly Van Duser's story about how London gave her hope!
2020-05-1808 minStories Connect PeopleHelp Not Judge - Interview with Lori VannEpisode title: "Help not Judge"- Interview with Lori Vann
Principal, Cherokee Ridge Elementary School Lori Vann is an exceptional leader, educator and administrator in Walker County. She is also a huge champion for Helping Hands Ending Hunger www.helpinghandsendinghunger.org
Lori shares her journey as a principal and the importance of helping students lay a foundation for their life through learning, respect, generosity, and second chances. She and her staff tell the students no matter what happened yesterday, you can start over today.
Her passion for supporting families, students and the community as...
2020-05-1237 minStories Connect PeopleHelp Not Judge - Interview with Lori VannEpisode title: "Help not Judge"- Interview with Lori Vann
Principal, Cherokee Ridge Elementary School Lori Vann is an exceptional leader, educator and administrator in Walker County. She is also a huge champion for Helping Hands Ending Hunger www.helpinghandsendinghunger.org
Lori shares her journey as a principal and the importance of helping students lay a foundation for their life through learning, respect, generosity, and second chances. She and her staff tell the students no matter what happened yesterday, you can start over today.
Her passion for supporting families, students...
2020-05-1237 minStories Connect PeopleTrailer - Stories Connect People“Stories Connect People” podcast will bring you intriguing, inspiring, and special stories from everyday people. We share stories all the time. Stories bring us closer. Stories allow us to get to know someone on a deeper level. On this podcast you will hear stories that are special, interesting, unique, motivating or even funny. These stories could be about life, lessons and learnings, careers, hobbies, community, serving others, faith, hope or love. Connect with me at polly@storiessonnectpeople.com if you have a story you want to share.
2020-05-0701 minStories Connect PeopleTrailer - Stories Connect People“Stories Connect People” podcast will bring you intriguing, inspiring, and special stories from everyday people. We share stories all the time. Stories bring us closer. Stories allow us to get to know someone on a deeper level. On this podcast you will hear stories that are special, interesting, unique, motivating or even funny. These stories could be about life, lessons and learnings, careers, hobbies, community, serving others, faith, hope or love. Connect with me at polly@storiessonnectpeople.com if you have a story you want to share.
2020-05-0701 min