Be Great TODAY

Episode 29: Fearfully Angry

March 18th, 2018  |  4 mins 29 secs

anger, failure, inspirational, mistakes, motivational

There is a part of me that I am not proud of. A side of me, that sometimes lashes out in fear.

Episode 28: Writing & The Creative Process (Featuring Brandon T. Blaylock)

March 11th, 2018  |  28 mins 6 secs

creative process, creativity, inspirational, motivational, podcasting, writing

I sat down this week to talk with Brandon T. Blaylock about writing, and the creative process. I had a great time talking with him. We talked about some of the struggles of creative writing, and about sharing your voice.

Episode 27: Looking Around - Making A Difference Where You Are at Now

March 4th, 2018  |  4 mins 34 secs

influence, inspirational, motivational, today

We are surrounded by people now that we can be an influence to. We don’t need to wait until later to make a difference.

Episode 26: One Candle - Being A Light In The Darkness

February 25th, 2018  |  6 mins 3 secs

In our world, I find it is important to be a Light in the Darkness. I talked about being a Light, and how I keep my Light shining.

Episode 25: Impacting Someone Else’s Life - The Big and Small Things We Can Do To Positively Affect Another Person

February 18th, 2018  |  3 mins 56 secs

impact, influence, inspirational, kidney, motivational, transplant

I witnessed a kidney transplant last weekend. It got me thinking about how I can impact someone’s life in big and/or small ways.

Episode 24: Nervousness

February 11th, 2018  |  4 mins 9 secs

inspirational, motivational, nervous, nervousness

Nervousness is something I believe all of us encounter. It can prevent us from succeeding in what we need/want to do. Listener Zephirah shared her experiences with nervousness.

Update: The kidney transplant has gone successfully. Both parties are recovering. All signs look good as of Saturday, February 10th, 2018.

Episode 23: Don’t Let A Small Cold Stop You

February 4th, 2018  |  4 mins 51 secs

I recently had a cold that caused my voice to not return to normal for about a week. I never let it stop me. Life throws curveballs, and we can't let them stop us!

Episode 22: Waiting For Better

January 28th, 2018  |  3 mins 50 secs

better, inspirational, motivational, patience

In life, I find there are many things that may come across my path, but sometimes I have to wait for something better.

Episode 21: Savor Each Bite - Enjoying Every Moment, Just Like Your Favorite Dessert

January 21st, 2018  |  3 mins 36 secs

dessert, inspirational, moments, motivational, savor

Just like your favorite dessert, be it pumpkin pie, ice cream or any dessert you can imagine--it is beneficial to enjoy each moment.

Episode 20: Walking In The Snow: Doing Things When There Are Obstacles

January 14th, 2018  |  6 mins 56 secs

inspirational, motivational, obstacles, snow, work

I have been walking in the snow this winter. Days when it is slippery, cold, wet and I still go ahead and walk anyway. This got me thinking about when life gives us obstacles to what we do.

Episode 19: S.M.A.R.T. Goals

January 7th, 2018  |  8 mins 28 secs

goals, inspirational, motivational, s.m.a.r.t., smart

I have learned a lot about S.M.A.R.T. goals. I discuss some of the goals I have set for myself, and how I have done with them.

Episode 18: Saying Goodbye to 2017

December 31st, 2017  |  11 mins 15 secs

2017, 2018, inspirational, milestones, motivational, new year, new years eve, podcasting, study

As we end 2017, I look back at two major positive things that have happened in my year.