Is there a relationship between Thanksgiving Day and successful people? Is there a connection between being thankful and self-confidence? This podcast explores the answer to these questions and the benefits of having an attitude of gratitude on the path of success.

Season #2 is starting with the theme of "The heart of the parent, mind of an entrepreneur". In this short take episode, Scott (the host) shares a little of the background for the Arise2Live podcast and why this new theme is so important to business owners and freelancers who have a family life.

Sometimes us entrepreneurs and freelances need to be the adults in the room. This episode presents ways a family/people first approach, having a long-term perspective, and focus on your area of influence can overcome the negativity of crazy election cycles.

This short-take episode shares two big journaling benefits for Entrepreneurs and freelancers: benefits for today and for future advantage with an added bonus of better decision making.

Your business venture got you down? Toiling away every day? Here are 5 things to help you remember the good.

An encouragement to expand your possibilities, productivity and success by leaving your office to spend time with a like-minded community, and still create positive family atmosphere.

Stay on top of things for the last quarter of the year, the busiest time. Learn what pitfalls to avoid as well as ideas and methods to have an enjoyable balance between your business and family.

Scott announces the why and how of ending season one in the next four episodes and the start of season two. Plus, Scott shares the 4 steps he's using to move forward without stopping.

There is surprising data that conflicts with the common wisdom saying entrepreneurs are doomed for divorce. Learn where the starting-line is for keeping your greatest support team together. Be aware of the relationship drift and how creating touch-points and face-to-face time inside your time management can keep your family together.

Dru Shockley founded boostbized.com in 2009 and he shares his passion of bringing business educations to entrepreneurs. Also he shares a practical example of crafting an email message and three elements that customers use to evaluate your offering.