Extraordinary People in an Ordinary World

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It’s easy to see the things that divide us but what happens when we step outside our bubble and get curious about one another? Wesley Warshawer shares his journey to understand what makes people tick—and the similarities we share. What he discovered made him an optimist. Join us for a conversation about learning how to truly listen, embrace humanity and put aside our preconceived biases. 

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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This month, I’m doing something a little different — no guest, just me. 

I’m taking you back to where it all began: why I started Extraordinary People in an Ordinary World, what this podcast has come to mean to me, and why I believe so deeply that extraordinary people are all around us — often quietly making a difference through kindness, courage, faith, love, and service.

And because this episode is about celebrating the extraordinary, I’ll also be sharing a fun opportunity for one listener to win some Extraordinary People swag! 

I hope you’ll tune in, hear a little of the heart behind the podcast, and maybe even think about the extraordinary people in your own life.

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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Episode Summary

We're taking it back to where it all began.

In this special re-release of Extraordinary People in an Ordinary World, I'm honored to share the very first episode of the podcast featuring my beloved aunt. Originally titled "The Shoes Off Her Feet," this conversation tells the unforgettable story that inspired the episode's name—a powerful act of faith and compassion in which she literally gave the shoes off her feet to someone in need while serving on a mission trip.

A devoted hospice nurse, missionary,  mother, and woman of deep faith, she shares how God has guided her life's work through caring for the dying, serving those in need around the world, and loving her family with unwavering devotion. Her stories are filled with humility, hope, and reminders that we can make a difference in this world

Whether you're hearing this episode for the first time or listening again, you'll be inspired by a life lived with generosity, purpose, and a heart fully committed to serving others and God.

Join us for this timeless conversation about faith, service, family, and what it truly means to give—not just from what you have, but from who you are.

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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In this episode of Extraordinary People in an Ordinary World, we meet a remarkable young mother, Amanda Lippincott, who refused to let a diagnosis of scleroderma define her life. Instead, she transformed her personal journey into a mission of hope, advocacy, and support for others living with this rare autoimmune disease.

She shares the challenges of balancing motherhood and worklife while managing a chronic illness, the physical and emotional realities of living with scleroderma, and the strength she has found through community. As the leader of a scleroderma support group, she has become a source of encouragement and education for individuals and families navigating similar paths. She also serves as the Vice Chair for the Scleroderma Foundation. 

Whether you're personally affected by scleroderma, know someone who is, or simply enjoy stories of resilience and purpose, this inspiring conversation offers insight, awareness, and hope. Join us as we explore how one woman's diagnosis became a powerful calling to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
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What happens when the treatment that saves your life changes your body forever?

In this powerful episode of Extraordinary People in an Ordinary World, we sit down with a remarkable woman, Suzie Rattie, whose journey through rectal cancer tested her strength, faith, and identity in ways she never imagined. After being diagnosed with rectal cancer, she underwent treatment that required a ileostomy. Filled with hope, she later had the ileostomy reversed—only to face devastating complications that nearly cost her life and ultimately led to the need for a permanent colostomy once again.

Many people would view this as the end of the life they envisioned. Instead, she chose to embrace a new beginning.

With honesty, humor, and incredible courage, she shares what it was like to navigate cancer, major surgeries, unexpected setbacks, and the emotional challenge of accepting a body that looked and functioned differently than before. She doesn't deny there are days of disappointment but she uses her experience to encourage others and her humor is a major part of her recovery.

This conversation is about much more than cancer. It is a story of resilience, self-acceptance, and discovering that our worth is not defined by our scars, our circumstances, or the things we have lost.

Whether you are facing a health challenge of your own, supporting a loved one through illness, or simply need a reminder of the strength of the human spirit, this episode will inspire you to find hope even when life takes an unexpected turn.

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Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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This episode shares Miriellys’ journey of trusting God, choosing life, and raising her daughter, Aerilyn, through it all.

What begins as one of life’s most joyful moments—a long-awaited pregnancy—quickly turns into an unexpected journey of faith and resilience. In this episode, Miriellys shares the moment she learned her daughter, Aerilyn, had a rare genetic condition at 16 weeks, and how she chose to trust God through uncertainty. This is a powerful story of choosing life, leaning on faith, and finding strength in the midst of the unknown. 

Aerilyn's Instagram Page: Lely26

If you are faced with a difficult diagnosis during pregnancy and would like to speak with Mirellys, please email her at : [email protected]

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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Not all teachers stand at the front of a classroom. In this heartfelt episode, we share the story of a groundskeeper whose quiet presence, kindness, and consistency made a lasting impact on the lives of students. Through simple gestures and always remembering kindness, he created a sense of belonging and left an impactful message on graduation day that would last a lifetime. This episode is a powerful reminder that influence isn’t always loud or recognized— it lives in the every day moments and every day people. 

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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She didn’t know his name.  

She just felt called… and said yes.

In today’s episode, we share the incredible journey of a woman who donated her kidney to a stranger — proving that compassion still lives  among us.

One decision. One surgery. One life saved.  

And two lives forever changed.

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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In this month's episode I interview Paula Muller, a scientist and innovator behind CareLink360, a communication device designed to assist aging adults and their families. Paula shares her personal journey, the motivation behind her invention, and how CareLink360 addresses the challenges faced by older adults, particularly those with dementia. The discussion highlights the importance of family connections, the role of technology in caregiving, and the future of aging with the integration of AI. Paula emphasizes the need for education and awareness in dementia care, advocating for a compassionate approach to support families and their loved ones.

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show. 

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In this months episode I sit down with Rocco Mazza—someone whose life this podcast was created for.  Rocco shares his journey growing up with a developmentally disabled brother and how that relationship shaped a lifetime of devotion to family, advocacy, service. and most of all empathy. Rocco’s story is one of humility, responsibility, and love without recognition. This honest and moving conversation reminds us that some of the most meaningful lives are lived behind the scenes—showing up, day after day, simply because it matters.

Calm Creation Candles are based in NJ and their owner donates 10% of all proceeds to non-profit organizations. Check our their candles at Calmcreations.com

If you know an extraordinary person that you would like featured on this show email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram at Extraordinary_people_podcast
I would love to talk with them and have them on my show.