Bet on You

Imagine what it'd be like to be an All-American collegiate basketball player.  Has that settled in yet?  Now, imagine after that experience you were to be selected to play on the professional team, The Washington Generals, that competes against The Harlem Globetrotters.  Chuck Schuba shares his journey from elementary school in Kalkaska, MI to his experiences traveling the globe with The Generals.  Chuck is now a high school teacher and varsity basketball coach who gets to impart his wisdom with his students and student athletes.  Enjoy this episode!

How would your world be different if you could read minds? Ben Whiting - Magician, Mentalist, Keynote Presenter - and I discuss this in our episode. While Ben will tell you that he can't really read minds, what he can do is pay attention to our verbals and nonverbals. What he learns from paying attention to others has the power to transform relationships. In this episode, you'll learn about Ben's journey from street performer to the keynote stage. You won't want to miss this one!

Christal Frost Anderson is a survivor.  As a victim of child sexual abuse, she’s here to share her story with hope that it inspires us to share ours – whatever painful truth we hold that is limiting us from being fully present in our life.  In this episode, Christal “goes there.”  Listen in and you’ll be amazed by the journey that has allowed her to be so courageous.

Brad Graft is many things - author, business owner and Marine.  Listen in as he shares his journey into owning a mini-golf dynasty that started when his dad asked a simple question: "Why can't we, in Northern Michigan, have Myrtle Beach-style putt-putt golf?"  In this episode, Brad shares invaluable lessons he learned in the Corps - like learning how to work in misery! - and how anything can be conquered with hard work and determination.

When Amanda’s husband asked her what business she wanted to run next, it didn’t take her long to answer: “I’ve always wanted to run a special events space.” Enter Blue Ribbon Barn – the business that allows her to work alongside her guests to help them plan their most important events and experiences. Hear from Amanda how she’s developed her entrepreneurial confidence with each business she and her husband have invested in along their life’s journey together.

Hear from Pastor Jane Lippert on how she found her way into the ministry and, eventually, at odds with her clergy members. This conflict created an opportunity for her to provide ministry to non-traditional church-goers: those who are financially insecure and homeless. Even though the pay wasn't what she expected, Jane discovered her passion! Jane's story is an inspiration to those who seek to take a stand for their values.

After earning her BA and MS in engineering, Jen decided it was time to confront a truth: she didn't want to be an engineer.  Hear Jen's story about betting on herself by going back to school, making a career switch and designing a life she's excited to live.

Molly grew up never knowing her dad.   After her mom passed away, she decided it was time for her to uncover this mystery. Hear about the risks Molly took on her journey; this story ends with a surprising realization and an incredible reunion.  

Coach Read is a legend.  He coaches cross country in a region that produces some of the best runners in the nation (for real)!  Listen to Tom talk about the joy of running, coaching student athletes, and how to get started if you think it's time to pound the pavement.