I think hope has a PR problem. Part of that? People tend to have this idea that having hope makes your life all sunshine and rainbows. But the truth is that the journey of hope isn’t always easy and it doesn’t look the same to everyone. It’s personal and ever-changing. Everyone’s definition of hope is different. You need to find …
How intentional are you about the decisions you make in your life? Are you actually intentional in the decisions you make or are you just holding on to a blind optimism, wishing to meet your goals? Intentionality is a driving factor in hope and taking action. It’s about envisioning your end goal and planning what the steps are that you …
What separates a good leader from a great leader? It’s not the magical ability to never fail or meticulous planning skills. No, it’s a lot deeper than that. It’s a power you draw on from deep within yourself. This week Scott Ackerman joins the podcast and he shares from his own personal experience what he believes separates the good from …
In the science of hope, it’s shown that having a heart of service is better for your health, resiliency, and overall being. Today’s special guests, Graham Calder and Iyla Christie, are here to talk about how people of all ages can get involved in service that improves their own communities and communities around the world. “Service above self” rings true …
As a society, what brings us together is continued growth and development. It’s in the process toward our goals where we find the sense of confidence and belonging that we need as humans. Today’s guest, Sharon Jones, shares how we can find hope in the continuous work and celebration of education. In her work, she especially sees the impact of …
The global pandemic and its economic fallout have been especially tough on women owned small businesses. How can you find hope beyond what seems like the end of your future? Today’s guest, Lindsay White, is here to help us see that there is always a possibility, we just need to look for it. Ask yourself: What do you value? What …
Our hearts crave connection, yet often the biggest connection we miss out on is our connection with ourselves. We’re conditioned to believe that we aren’t worthy of love or compassion unless we look a certain way. Is your self-loathing stopping you from living the life you really want? Jenna Lessner has first hand experience with this, going through a physical, …
During times of crisis, who do you look to for support? Or are you the one people look to? One thing is for sure, hope is created socially. A supportive community is imperative in helping each other to heal. That’s what today’s guest, Connie Jakab, is here to teach us today. She is an expert in providing hope to those …
As we get older, some things become inevitable. There are difficult decisions we will have to end up making on our parents’ behalf, and along with those come difficult conversations. It feels so easy and comforting to put them off until later… right? Jenny Smith from When Roles Reverse joined me today to talk about how having these difficult conversations …
My definition of hope is “the future will be better than today by taking action over the things we can control”. The average person walks through life completely unaware of how accessible (or inaccessible) the world around them is for others. But the reality of life for many people who have unique characteristics and needs is that the world is …