Curious Navel

Speaking to Carol is like catching up with your favorite neighbor. She lives on 40 acres and loves her privacy, but she's bold enough to knock on strangers' doors and learn how to ride a gift horse (you'll have to listen to understand!)

I don't believe I have spoken with someone who has made a larger transformation in his life than Angelo. He has refused to be defined by his trauma and instead has created a ministry of love and acceptance, teaching his family and strangers alike that anyone can take back their narrative and find strength.

Montana born and bred, Jesse moved his family to Portugal post-pandemic, even though they didn't speak Portuguese. He is brave and independent and has always turned a "can't" into a "can." He's written several books about big data, but when his novel is released, I will be among the first to order it.

Ashley surprised me – she let me pry a little and was incredibly open about overcoming anxiety and learning to accept help as a very young mom. But at the same time her compassion and curiosity compelled her to ask me the same questions I was asking her! I'm not giving away my answers here – you will have to listen.

Courtney is a pediatric sleep coach – aka magician and healer. And she is a hero, having survived an incredible challenge. Most important, she is an inspiration. Listening to her will give you one of your "awesomes" for the day (and of course you have to listen to get the reference.)

Tiny Transitions Child & Adult Sleep Consulting

I don't know what fascinates me more about Eric – the fact that he is an accomplished jazz musician, admired by Dave Brubeck, or the fact that he is a documentary filmmaker focusing on paranormal activity, and verifying the existence of the Beast of Bray Road. Listen for a treat….if you dare!

Eric Mintel Quartet Bucks County Paranormal Investigations

Jerry worked his way up from overseeing mustard to opening one of the first small town McDonalds (a "Mini Mac"). He is steadfast, hardworking, and content – a rare combination – though he wouldn't mind spending more time fishing (not catching.)

Jessica may know a lot about air conditioner compressors, but she took advantage of lockdown to learn something even better – how to smoke meat and make the perfect soup. She learned how to turn a shy frightened kid into a person who will try new things and not care what other people think. Whether she opens her Little Z's Café, or stars in a musical, I have no doubt she will succeed.

From Uganda and Kenya, to S. Korea, and across the United States, Sari has embraced the value of being a stranger and respecting differences. She's inclined to say yes (strategically, of course), and we will all be grateful that she has said yes to her new venture – addressing climate change with humor, and suggesting easy action items (HINT: CHANGE YOUR TOILET PAPER!)

I learned a lot from Chris – not only the meaning of Power Sports and Geocaching – but also the importance of simply doing what we do each day and staying grounded. Chris stays present and positive, and open to new experiences – just don't ask him to go into the ocean past his knees.