Tangential Inspiration

Wow- it's already May.  Just going to jump right in- some truly inspiring stuff happening here.  Teresa starts off with an amazing tale of survival that ends up a love story.  Then take a walk in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and hear about the amazing life and impact of Fred Rogers, who made a difference in the lives of so many children.  Finally, Amy shares two great stories about communities coming together to help each other.  So many cool stories that will refill your inspirational reservoirs.   Give yourself a break, you deserve it!

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It's already the last week of April- and hopefully, all of the showers we have had will bring lots of flowers next month.  We are serving up some incredible stories that will fill you with inspiration.  First, Teresa brings you the bitter-sweet story of a man, who despite having ALS that has paralyzed him and taken away his ability to speak, has found an even louder voice in his fight to help improve healthcare for the sick and elderly.  Amy then takes us to Spain, where an architect, Antoni Gaudi, designed and built things that were way before their time and has one amazing building that has continued his vision for almost 100 years after his death.  Then Amy tells us a story of how a note in a bottle connected people on different continents.   This is the burst of inspiration you need this week!

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We are excited to have just hit 50,000 downloads.  Thank you to our listeners for all the support!  We love our listeners!  This week, we have some fantastic stories to share.  We start off with the mother of an autistic child who is reaching out to other parents about raising children on the spectrum and informing others how they can be an autism ally.  Then Teresa takes on Dr. Fauci who not only has taken on Covid, but Aids, Ebola, and SARS as America's chief immunologist.  Dr. Fauci has sacrificed protecting America under seven Presidents and there is way more to this man than what you see on tv.  Finally, the tragic but inspiring story of Starsky and Hutch actor, Paul Michael Glaser, and how AIDS impacted his family and spurned a movement to help provide for children afflicted with AIDS all around the world.  This is a great episode, so pull up a chair and have a listen.

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So, we are having a very weird week, with snow in April.  Hasn't happened in Portland since 1934.  So, while we huddle in for the Spring sleet and snow, we bring gifts of inspiration.  Amy tells about a construction company that not only employs people who need a second chance, they also provide temporary lodging to help them get back up on their feet and these incredible temporary homes are popping up all around the country.  Teresa takes on the incredible Audrey Hepburn, who may be most famous for her acting career, but made a far more lasting impact after retiring from acting and taking on being an ambassador and advocate for Unicef.  She spent her life feeding children all over the world.  Finally, despite all of the horrors going on in Ukraine, there are some more amazing stories coming out about ordinary people doing extraordinary things in Ukraine.  We need to look for the light in the darkness.  Let's all strive to be points of light.

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Happy April!  Let's dive right in because we have some incredible stories this week.  Amy tells a story about a community in Detroit that is bringing back its neighborhood on their own using the power of the sun and the strength of its women!  You won't believe how much you don't know about the incredible Maya Angelou.  This lady could do it all and do it with style.  It's an amazing story.  Then Teresa tells the story of an Oregon librarian who has traveled the world following her love of education and books and is empowering marginalized communities with books.  This is a fantastic episode.  Put in your earbuds, go for a walk, and let the inspiration fill you.

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This week we have some great stories!  We start off with a story that is straight out of a horror story but ends as an incredible tale of forgiveness and giving.  Then Amy deep dives on actress Valerie Bertinelli, who struggled with weight over her decades-long career, going from diet to diet, only to learn self-image and self-love does not come from numbers on a scale.  This is an incredible lesson about loving yourself!  Finally, Amy tells the inspiring tale of a lawyer, who turned her hobby of baking as a stress reliever into a passion for a new career!  Grab an iced mocha, find a comfy spot, and refresh your soul. 

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Episode 73 is a little different than most of our other episodes.  In this episode, Teresa interviews Remy Drabkin and John Mead.  Remy is the owner of Remy Wines in McMinnville, Oregon, a winery that is on the cutting edge of not only environmental sustainability but also social consciousness.  Remy, with the help of John Mead of Vesuvian Forge, is building a sustainable winery and using a new type of concrete that may help combat climate change.  And on top of all of this, Remy makes some remarkable wine.  Remy is doing some amazing stuff, both for the environment and as a champion for equity in the community.   Come listen and learn, because this stuff may just change the world!

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With the horrors of war going on in Ukraine, everyone can use some inspiration and a little bit of hope.  In the dark, light shines brighter.   Teresa starts off with two great companies that are using different means to help keep homeless people warm.  Then Amy does a deep dive on Shirley Ann Jackson, an absolutely brilliant woman who was one of the first black female students at M.I.T. and who has been making waves in the world of science ever since.  Amy finishes up with the story of a community of black men that are using yoga as a way to help each other maintain good physical conditioning and mental health!  Take a break from the insanity of the world right now and breathe in some inspiration!

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Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

This past week has been brutal with all the news coming in from Ukraine.  But this is the time we need to find the light in the dark, foster hope, and share our hearts.  Teresa starts with a story of an amazing project that is helping keep waste out of landfills and helping our homeless population.  Then Teresa takes a look at the current war in Ukraine and how the people of Ukraine and their President have kept the spirit of their country alive as they defend against the Russian invasion.  These people and their story are just so inspiring.  And finally, Amy introduces us to some amazing local people who are doing their part to help Ukraine.  Let's search for that light in the dark together!

#BeKind

#WeStandWithUkraine

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Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

March is here!  And we have another batch of inspirational stories to feed your soul.   First, a dad creates Autcraft for his autistic son to create a safe space for children with autism to play Minecraft.  Then Teresa talks about comedian and Daily Show Host, Trevor Noah's, difficult childhood in South Africa and how his mom molded him into the man he is today.  Finally, Teresa brings it home with Paralympian swimmer, Jamal Hill, and his amazing journey in competitive swimming.  Have a listen, have some fun, have a break from the tragedy going on around us.

#BeKind

#WeStandWithUkraine

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