If They Can Do It

This is truly a special episode.  Obsie Birru is an elite marathon runner whose story is sure to inspire you.  Adopted by parents in a country where she didn't speak the language at the age of 12, she used running as a way to connect with others and find her way growing up.  It turns out that she can run pretty dang fast over long distances! Here are just a few of her outstanding achievements:

2x Olympic trials Qualifier 2:30 Marathoner 

5x NAIA National Champion 

18x All American 

Part of team USA 2018 Pan American Cross-Country team 

Give her a follow on Instagram at @obbirru and check out the orgranization that she is giving back to at www.childserve.org/run

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Rachel and I have known each other for 10 years.  We have written songs together, recorded together, and we have gone through our respective divorces together.  A ton of time has passed and I can say I am extremely grateful for friends like Rachel in my life.  In this episode, we talk about our friendship, her ups and downs in the music industry, and how she has grounded her faith as she has gone through life.

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Last year, Britt had the life that caused anyone who followed her to become Insta-jealous. She was always working, working out, and traveling.  In this episode, she tells us the pain behind the posts, and how she has shifted her focus to the grind she was made for. Don't forget to follow her @brittzec.

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In a special Loving Day episode, Aleah Norwood recalls growing up in a community with very little diversity and how shocked she was when she moved to Denver to become a music teacher in the inner city.  She talks to us about meeting her husband, Jordan, and how it wasn't too long ago that their marriage was considered a crime.  She talks about raising their children in these crazy times and reminds us of the hope that the future holds.  THANK YOU ALEAH FOR THIS POWERFUL EPISODE!

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This discussion was a welcomed surprise because when I reached out to Councilmember Richards to have an interview, I didn't know that he was serving his community in this capacity.  I learned so much from his unique perspective being a Black man in America.  You will be encouraged!

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What an honor it was to talk to Rachelle Green about her story.  In this episode, she recalls her first encounter with racism, bi-racial dating, and how she continues to educate herself on how racism is impacting the Black community. She is truly an amazing person and you won't regret listening. 

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When I started this podcast, I thought it would be great to talk to inspirational people and learn from their stories.  The events of the past week have forced all of us to look inward, and examine thought-patterns and fears that we have as individuals. We have been shown the need to change, and now are given the opportunity to be a source of change in this country.  This week has also forced us to use empathy more than we ever have. This episode contains my thoughts on the subject. 

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Harold was over his head in debt, and living in his car. In 5 years, he taught himself how to write software, and became a very successful software engineer.  He tells us what happens when getting your goals isn't always what you thought, and how he is giving back to others who want to do the same thing he did.

Even though 2020 has been a tough year, Bryan Perdomo has made a powerful choice to change his life!  He is quickly approaching the 100lbs lost mark since JANUARY!!! The secret sauce has been his unwavering consistency to the process and refusing to settle.  He has over 50K following his journey on TikTok!  Follow his journey @mr.grr28.  

IF HE CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU

LJ details how he went from running around with gangs on the streets of Portland, OR, and ultimately ended up in prison for attempted murder.  However, that is not the end of his story.  He tells how we went from gangbanger to family man, and man of faith.  It is sure to inspire you! ENJOY.