Not many people can say that they save lives on a daily basis. In Episode 58 of The Weekly YAP, Travis gets to sit down with an inspiring woman who has dedicated her life to saving others. From the gorgeous waters of Juno Beach, to the treacherous mountains, Jessica Ventura has been drawn to the beauty of nature while at the same time protecting others from the dangers that come with it.

From a childhood which included being homeschooled on a boat, Jessica has always felt a connection and desire to be in nature. She just also happens to have the rare gift of being able to run at danger when most run in the opposite direction. She truly is living her purpose and blessing others on a daily basis. I know you will be inspired by her courage, authenticity, and humility.

Jessica references the Live Life Jake Foundation in her podcast - so make sure you click on the link for more information!

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Happy 2017 everyone! In this episode of The Weekly YAP Entrepreneur Series, Travis interviews the talented Esther Kiss. Esther has a wonderful story of coming to the US with a dream of acting, only to pivot and create an amazing career as an entrepreneur. Esther shares her journey, secrets, and tools for discovering your own brilliance!

Esther Kiss is the founder of Born To Influence, a boutique publicity firm specializing in helping experts and personal brands get more publicity, leads and sales. Her clients have been featured on TV, in newspapers, magazines and on some of the top podcasts in the world, resulting in millions of dollars in additional sales. She is also the producer and host of Born To Influence: The Marketing Show, where she interviews highly successful entrepreneurs and NY Times bestselling authors about their marketing and publicity strategies.

Check out Esther on Born to Influence!

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In Episode 57 of The Weekly YAP - Travis sits down with someone sure to get you motivated as we head into 2017! Wendi Blum is a five-time author, international speaker, and the creator of Create Your Best Life 2017! In this podcast, Travis talks to Wendi about the inspiration behind the event, as well as how she left a lucrative career in pharmaceutical sales for over 25 years - to go off and start inspiring and helping people in a different way. Wendi authentically lives the passion and purpose she speaks, and you will be able to feel her love and energy coming through this podcast. 

Find out more about Wendi and Create Your Best Life 2017.

And remember, it is always time to Live, Yes And!

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In Episode 56 of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews Nicole Phillips, author of the weekly column and book Kindness is Contagious. Nicole is the former Miss Wisconsin who found her purpose a few years ago when she was challenged to write a weekly column for the newspaper. After some serious consideration she decided to write about kindness, and it became the decision that transformed her life. Together Travis and Nicole talk about her book, the power of kindness in everyday life, and the impact it has had on her marriage and family. 

Click here to find out more about Nicole and her book.

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In Episode 55 of The Weekly YAP - Travis gets to pick the brain of professional soccer player (and current high school student) Tyler Adams. Tyler is a member of the New York Red Bulls professional Club, and he played for the U17 US World Cup Squad. Tyler is just coming off of winning the USL Championship this past season. 

Travis had the pleasure of working with Tyler and the U17 squad while he was at IMG, and now they get to sit and talk about dealing with the pressure, demands, and adversity of playing at the professional level. This interview is great for any fan of soccer, but especially players and parents who want insights of how pro players prepare for games.

Follow Tyler on Twitter at @Tyler_Adams14

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In this special Entrepreneur Series episode of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews his first teen entrepreneur. While doing a series of speaking events in St. Louis a few months ago Travis spoke to a group of teen entrepreneurs who are all part of the WIT program. WIT stands for Whatever It Takes and it is a year-long program that high school students apply to be a part of. In the program they are all developing an idea they would like to launch and grow. During my "Yes, And" session I was struck by the courage of one of the students, so it was no surprise to me when she asked to be interviewed as part of my podcast.

Kylee Tenny (@kyleetenny) is the Hula Rula. She started her business to teach kids how to hula hoop as a way to get them out of their shell and feel more comfortable in this fun and collaborative activity. She has performed in talent shows, charity events, and has made herself available for birthday parties. 

To find out more about Travis check out www.LiveYesAnd.com and on social media @LiveYesAnd

In this special Entrepreneur Series of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews Canada's Cassie Howard. Cassie shares how she went from high school drop-out to running and owning numerous successful businesses, all while caring for her kids at home. The two talk about her journey along the way and the key insights and lessons learned from every twist and turn. For anyone considering the entrepreneur path, or looking to grow a side business, Cassie's story will surely give you the motivation to get started!

Bio:

Cassie Howard is a serial entrepreneur and business coach who dedicated her life to helping women entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

She built her business from scratch to multiple six figures in under a year and through her coaching, she helps other women accomplish the same. 

Find out more at www.cassiehoward.com

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In this SPECIAL edition of The Weekly YAP - Travis shares inspiration and sad news from this year's RAK Friday '16 activities. The day took on much greater meaning with the sadness of Travis' father-in-law passing away in the early morning hours of RAK Friday. Despite the loss, and in honor of a great man, the day was spent spreading the love in his name. 

There were some amazing RAK stories shared throughout the day, and Travis shares stories from 3 different people who went above and beyond the spirit of the day.

So, tune in and listen to all of the love shared in this year's #RakFriday16

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In Episode 54, Travis is back from Thanksgiving break with a special guest that is sure to get you excited and inspired, and ready to go tackle your obstacles. Trevor Ragan is the creator of Train Ugly, and he is on a mission to help students, athletes, and people from all walks of life learn the skills and tools for living their best. Trevor was a walk-on basketball player at Duke, went on to open a sushi restaurant with three of his best friends, and now runs Train Ugly with passion and purpose. 

In this episode Trevor tells his story and shares insight and inspiration from his journey. Trevor is surely a "yes, and" man! 

Click here to learn more about Trevor and Train Ugly. 

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In Episode 53 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis takes some time to share his thoughts and views about the fallout from the Presidential Election. Not intended to be a political commentary, Travis instead focuses on the opportunity before us and what the election has revealed. 

As a country, are we ready to "yes, and" this opportunity, or will we stay in denial? 

And, Travis takes a little time to remind everyone that RAK Friday 2016 is coming up on Friday, November 25th, 2016. RAK Friday is committed to transforming Black Friday into RAK Friday by everyone committing as many random acts of kindness and then posting them using the hashtag #RakFriday16. 

In a time when many people feel helpless - RAK Friday is a reminder that we can all transform the world one random act of kindness at a time!

Are you in?

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