Be Great TODAY

Episode 60: Can’t Go Back Again

October 21st, 2018 | 3 mins 54 secs

inspirational, memories, moments, motivational, reunions

Thinking back on reunions and trying to revisit earlier moments in our lives. We can't go back, we can only move forward with what we gained from those experiences.

Episode 59: Carry on - The Power of a Tradition

October 14th, 2018 | 2 mins 22 secs

inspirational, legacy, motivational, tradition

In 1932, Zedo Ishikawa's accidental death inspiried the tradition of "Carry on". This is a powerful tradition and legacy that has brought together generations of students at Mesa High.

Episode 58: Don’t Forget to Drink Water

October 7th, 2018 | 3 mins 39 secs

hydration, inspirational, motivational, self-care

With how busy we can get, it is important to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I talk about hydration and how it can be something that can be overlooked in my life, and the consequences of that.

Episode 57: Refinement ON the Journey

September 30th, 2018 | 3 mins 54 secs

inspirational, journey, motivational, refinement, starting

Everything requires constant refinement. We could wait to start until we have it all figured out, but then we may never begin. It’s about improving ON the journey.

Episode 56: Repeat Performance

September 23rd, 2018 | 2 mins 45 secs

dancing, inspirational, motivational, performing, practice, repetition

While getting ready for the recent dance showcase, I realized how important it is to keep practicing. The more you practice, the more the activity becomes ingrained in your mind.

Episode 55: Missing the Goal

September 16th, 2018 | 2 mins 55 secs

failure, goals, inspirational, motivational, steps

I missed my step goal last Sunday. I look at my reaction to that, as well as what achieving my goal for 945 days in a row did for me.

Episode 54: Good Intentions - Sometimes Not So Good For You

September 9th, 2018 | 3 mins 16 secs

good intentions, healthy, inspirational, motivational

Fiber One Bars can be good for you, and they can be healthy. Just....not in all circumstances.

Episode 53: Ordinary - The Importance of the Small Things

September 2nd, 2018 | 4 mins 27 secs

extraordinary, inspirational, motivational, ordinary, small, thankless jobs

One of my mentors, Jonathan Brush, told me the phrase "Be Extraordinary in the Ordinary" back in March. This has stuck with me. The importance of the small things, sometimes the things we overlook.

Episode 52: Reflections From the Podcast Studio

August 26th, 2018 | 4 mins 39 secs

inspirational, motivational

Today is the day of the annual dance studio showcase. That means it has been almost 1 year of Be Great TODAY. I reflect on what that year has taught me regarding consistency, writer’s block, risks and the big picture.

Episode 51: Having A Creative Outlet

August 19th, 2018 | 4 mins 26 secs

inspirational, motivational

Having a creative outlet is a great way to feed your passion in something. I talk about why I believe having a creative outlet has been beneficial for me.

Episode 50: Experience - The Way to Get Better

August 12th, 2018 | 5 mins 16 secs

experience, inspirational, motivational, practice, skill

What is the best way to get better at something? I found that I believe it is experience. Information and skill can only go so far, but it comes down to the practice of experience.

Episode 49: Imposter Syndrome - Fighting That Negative Voice

August 5th, 2018 | 4 mins 39 secs

imposter syndrome, inspirational, motivational, negativity

In everything I do, there is a voice that speaks to me. It tells me that I can’t do something, causes me to doubt my ability. As I’ve talked with friends and family, I feel this voice speaks to more people than just me.