Be cautious of what you allow into your mind. Negative stimuli can impact us negatively, just as positive stimuli affects us positively. Choose positive...

I am infinitely curious about people: what motivates them, their backgrounds, family life, and their inner wounds. Podcasting is a perfect fit for me to share brief, inspirational thoughts along with interesting stories.

Greed can overtake human decency and the desire to do what is right. It's better to give away what you accumulated through selfish greed. You can build it back, and you can do it honorably.

George Siegal is a documentary filmmaker based in Tampa, Florida. His latest film, "The Last House Standing" examines what happens when disaster strikes. One of the most remarkable takeaways from the interview is, how many people believe "it will never happen to them." In our interview, we discuss this, FEMA, and resources he has placed on the film's website to help people prepare.

www.lasthousestanding.org 

In 2016, suicide became the #2 killer of our kids. Today, I had the honor and privilege to speak with a group of foster children. These kids, our most vulnerable citizens, deserve every chance to make it in this world. My message of growing up in a violent, fear-filled home allows me to connect with kids. I am forever grateful to God for putting me in the home he did, which gives me the ability to be relatable to these children. 

Life is hard. We live in an imperfect, broken world. But there is plenty of goodness to keep your focus on. 

We make grocery lists and to-do lists. Why don't we make lists of the interesting people we want to meet?

We only have so much time on this planet. Let's make it count!

The marginalized feel like they don't have a voice...like they aren't important. Everyone is important. Every life matters. Speak up for those who feel afraid to. They need us.

It's important to be truthful with others. It's even more important to be truthful with ourselves...