In this episode of the Stories That Sparkle Podcast, Jill and I hang out on her couch next to her grand piano and talk about her life through the lens of being a concert pianist, high-level tennis player, music teacher, and one-time single mom. Jill is an all-around gorgeous woman of exuberance, who, from music and sports, learned to keep the eye on the prize and keep moving forward.

This is the fifth recording session of the Discoball Tour and my second one in Dallas. And for this one, I got the added benefit of spending the night with Jill and her husband Richard…two of the most generous, open-hearted individuals who, together, make for a magical couple. Being with them was the re-charge I needed before heading to Amarillo (after Jill and I finished recording) on my way to Santa Fe.

So, I invite you to get comfortable, sit back, and listen in.

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Here is the latest episode of the Discoball Tour Docuseries—Day 8: Puppy Love, which shows where I was at (emotionally) BEFORE I got to Jill and Richard’s house…stay tuned for the bounce back on Day 9 AFTER I spent the night with them, cuddled with their pups, enjoyed several meals and engaged in inspiring conversation with them.

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