Tangential Inspiration

So, we have something special for you this week- an interview with Amy Lobben, one of the owners of Terra Pacem Winery.  Amy with her husband Andrew Marcus opened Terra Pacem Winery to help provide a place for their developmentally disabled son and other people with intellectual disabilities to have a community.  Besides making delicious wines in the Pacific Northwest, Terra Pacem supports people with intellectual disabilities by providing a community, financial support, and informational seminars to help people access resources.  This is an amazing company that is investing in its community and spreads the message of inclusion for everybody.  Go to terrapacem.com, order some wine, and have a listen!

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So many dark things taking up everyone's attention.  It is too easy to be swallowed up in the darkness, so we must seek the light and the hope.  Things can get better and change will come, but we got to make it through to the other side.   Here are some stories that will help shine a light.  Amy starts off with three short stories about women fostering literacy in creative ways.  Teresa takes on Part 2 of Jackie Robinson, focusing on his role as an activist pushing for equal rights for Blacks in America, even before the Civil Rights Movement took off.  Then Teresa finishes off with an Instagram movement for Dad Gang, where Black fathers celebrate their role in their children's lives and support each other.  These dads are bringing it!  

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Our first 2 part episode!  Not only was Jackie Robinson a superstar baseball player and the first Black major league player, but he was also an important civil rights activist.  There is just too much inspiration to contain in one episode so we are doing it in two.  Amy starts off with a fantastic story about a farm that is helping homeless and at-risk youth, right here in our own backyard.  Teresa then dives into Part I of Jackie Robinson, about breaking the color barrier in sports and his phenomenal career.  Then Teresa wraps it up with a happy ending to a story that made national news for bigotry and how birdwatching pays off big time.  There is a lot to unpack in this episode, but all of it is inspiring. 

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Ok- so we did Bob Goff in episode 14, but we find him so inspiring we are doing it again.  And this one we are doing it a little differently.  We are tag-teaming this episode as we discuss Bob's latest book Undistracted.  This book is all about love and being in the moment with those you love, and we love it!  Teresa also hits a few quick stories about fathers that are going above and beyond for their children, just in time for Father's Day!  Have a listen.  Get inspired.

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Ok- so we did Bob Goff in episode 14, but we find him so inspiring we are doing it again.  And this one we are doing it a little differently.  We are tag-teaming this episode as we discuss Bob's latest book Undistracted.  This book is all about love and being in the moment with those you love, and we love it!  Teresa also hits a few quick stories about fathers that are going above and beyond for their children, just in time for Father's Day!  Have a listen.  Get inspired.

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Getting back to our regular schedule after a bout of Covid!  Time to bring the inspiration!  Amy leads off with a wonderful story about an amazing surfer with Asperger's Syndrome who is now sharing his love of surfing with young people with the same condition.  Teresa follows up with the story of Terry Fox, who despite losing a leg to cancer, ran across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, and for a while, brought a nation together.  Finally, Teresa shares two stories of people who are pushing themselves athletically to help fundraise for others.  Come bask in the inspiration!

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So, we had a slight COVID-induced break, but we will be back on schedule soon.  The downtime was just an opportunity to find more and more inspiring people and stories.  This week, Teresa starts us off with Kechi Okwuchi, the Nigerian-American singer who made it as a finalist on America's Got Talent despite having been horribly burned in a plane crash.  She refuses to let her scars define her and has gone on to be a music powerhouse and author.  Amy deep dives on Jon Batiste whose New Orleans-influenced jazz will get you out of your seat and dancing- but also it's a sweet, sweet love story.  You are going to love this guy!  Amy wraps it up with a Royal Recap where Princess Diana's sons continue their mother's mission to make a difference to others in this world.  We are back!  And we have got some inspiring to do!

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2022 is going by so fast- we are already closing out May!  And while there is so much negativity in the news right now- so much pain and death, we need to search for the bright spots.  It is too easy to fixate on the bad of this world and miss all the beauty.  Here is just our little ray of sunshine to help you through the shadows.  Amy shares the story of a modern take on an older Mexican folk art tradition being used to help raise money for a children's hospital.  Then she deep dives into Mandisa, the Christian singer whose journey of faith is tested over and over, and yet she always finds the light.  And bringing up the rear, Teresa shares two stories of people making a difference for those less fortunate, here in the United States and abroad.  Everyone can use a dose of inspiration right now- come inoculate yourself against the darkness!

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It's not only people who can inspire- our furry friends can be a fabulous source of comfort, companionship, love, and yes, inspiration.  We have got some great animal stories in this episode, but first, Teresa kicks it off with two stories about ordinary people doing some extraordinary things to help the people of Ukraine.  Then there is the story of Molly, a doggie pet detective, who helps find lost pets with her human assistant.  Amy wraps it up with an amazing story about a "dog grandma" whose life changes as a result of a very special canine guest.  This week may be a little on the fluffier (or maybe the furry) side of things, but right now, everybody could use a little fluff.

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Spring has sprung.  Flowers are in bloom.  And lawns are overgrown.  But inspiration is also blossoming.  Teresa starts off with some quick-hit stories about celebrities who are making a difference for others.  Then Teresa deep dives into the remarkable Jane Goodall, famous for living with the chimps, but has done so much more for the natural world.  It is a story you have to hear.  And then Amy brings it home with a story about how the old-fashioned tradition of mending clothes is making a comeback as a cost-saving and ecologically friendly alternative to fast fashion.  Mow that lawn and then take a well-deserved break and have a listen.

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We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at [email protected].

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Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek