Untold Miracles Podcast - Motivational Conversations with Celebrities and Inspirational Kids

Paris Hilton truly cares about helping kids and giving back. She is a successful business woman, media personality, model, singer, actress, author, fashion-designer, DJ, dog-lover, and philanthropist.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• What childhood dreams Paris had and where she got her work ethic from.
• How Paris decides on names for her dogs and where her love of animals comes from.
• About the best advice Paris received from her mom and the life motto she lives by.
• What it was like to start reality TV and how Paris balances the stress in her life.

Adam Rippon is an American figure skater, Olympic medalist, choreographer, winner of Dancing With the Stars, author, and host of Break the Ice on YouTube. Adam is the first openly gay athlete to win a medal at the Winter Olympics and is a leading advocate and voice for the LGBTQ+ community.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• When Adam started dreaming of the Olympics and what it took to fulfill that dream.
• What Adam hopes to be remembered for and the best advice he got from his mom.
• What advice Adam has for people who feel the odds are stacked against them.
• Why making people laugh and smile and feel comfortable in their skin is so important to Adam.
• What it was like for Adam to be in a Taylor Swift music video.

Maelyn Jarmon was one of 63,000 contestants who tried out for The Voice and after wowing the world with her magical voice and working with John Legend, she was crowned the winner of season 16.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• What it felt like when all four judges on The Voice turned their chairs around when they heard Maelyn sing for the first time.
• How Maelyn handles her hearing loss and views her deafness as a superpower.
• Why Maelyn loves to give back, especially to kids in the hospital.

• What is was like for Maelyn to be mentored by John Legend and the biggest lessons he taught her.

Isaiah Acosta is the world's first mute rapper who uses his platform to create miracles in the world – specifically for kids treated at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Born without a jaw and without oxygen for 15 minutes, Isaiah communicates through gestures, facial expressions, and typing on his phone.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• About the miraculous circumstances around Isaiah's birth and the most difficult part of his medical challenges.
• Why Isaiah chose not to undergo a surgery to get a jaw.
• How Isaiah has overcome bullying and what advice he has for other kids like him.
• What his inspiration was for his first rap song, Oxygen to Fly.
• What lessons rapper Trap House, Isaiah's physical voice, taught him and the legacy he left.

• Who Isaiah's favorite celebrity he has met is and watch a surprise FaceTime chat with that celebrity.

Melissa Joan Hart is a producer, director, singer, fashion designer, business woman, author, and actress. She is known for her starring roles in Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Melissa and Joey, and is currently starring in the Netflix comedy No Good Nick.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Melissa got her start in acting and the most memorable moment of her career.
• What Melissa childhood dreams were how she handled being famous at a young age.
• Why she cares deeply about giving back and teaching her children to do the same.
• Who she admires most in the industry and why she loves directing.

Adam DeVine is a famous actor, producer, singer, and standup comedian. He is known for his roles in Workaholics, Modern Family, Pitch Perfect, The Lego Batman Movie, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Adam is also a former patient at a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and has a very inspiring story of hope and recovery.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Adam learned to walk again after an accident that left him in a coma and required over 25 surgeries.

• Why Adam was kicked off the set of "About Schmidt" while filming as an extra.
• How Adam used to prepare for bullies using funny retorts.
• About Adam's biggest takeaways from visiting children's hospitals across the North America.
• About Adam's life motto and best advice from his parents.

Cal Ripken, known as the "Iron Man", is an American icon and World Series champion who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. He is a 19-time All-Star, 8-time Silver Slugger, 2-time Golden Glove winner, 2-time American League MVP who had 3,184 hits, 421 home runs, and holds the record for the most consecutive games played with 2,632 – breaking Lou Gehrig's streak that stood for 56 years. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and is considered one of the best shortstops and third baseman in baseball history. He is a baseball analyst, best-selling author, speaker, president of Ripken Baseball, and co-founder of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. He has been active in charity work throughout his career and has impacted the lives of millions of kids through the game of baseball.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• About the greatest lessons Cal learned from his father, Cal Ripken Sr.
• About Cal's favorite moments of his career both professionally and personally.
• About the story of a young girl that had her life turned around through Cal Ripken Baseball.
• Why Cal believes playing fair is much more than just following the rules.
• About Cal's favorite part of game days and his favorite fields to play in.

Lily Aldridge is a supermodel and a Victoria's Secret Angel. She was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated 50th anniversary issue and has appeared in Glamour, Vogue, Marie Claire, and many others. Lily is a wife, mother, and business woman who partners with brands all over the world.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• When Lily's love of modeling and fashion began and how she achieved success.
• Why Lily believes the modeling industry is changing in a wonderful way.
• How Lily is teaching her daughter to give back at a young age.
• What it feels like to walk the runway five months pregnant.
• About Lily's personal experience with bullying and how she handles online trolling.

Howie Mandel is a famous Canadian comedian, actor, and voice-over artist with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He is the host of Deal or No Deal on Wednesday nights on CNBC and a judge on America's Got Talent.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How a dare from a friend gave Howie his start in standup comedy and launched his career in show business.
• Why Howie looks to be surprised when he is judging talent.
• About the most memorable act Howie has ever seen on America's Got Talent.
• What advice Howie has for fighting personal battles.
• Why Howie says authenticity is the key to being a successful entertainer.

Bailey Bryan is a former children's hospital patient turned country music star. In 2016, she was nominated by Hilary Scott as an Artist of Tomorrow by the Grammy's, Bobby Bones selected her to his class of 2017, CMT selected her for their 2018 class of Next Women of Country, and last year Billboard named her as one of the "15 Country Artists to Watch in 2018."

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Bailey was treated at Seattle Children's Hospital for scoliosis and why she learned to embrace her scars.
• About Bailey's recent performance of her song Scars during Children's Hospitals Week at Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital in Nashville.

• Why Bailey helps other kids treated at CMN Hospitals and the advice she has for anyone going through a challenge.
• About Bailey's most embarrassing moment and her greatest fear.
• Which artist Bailey would love to do a duet, more details of her upcoming tour, and the meaning behind her new song, "Perspective."
• About the best advice Bailey got from her mother on being kind.