Your Positive Imprint

From the Border to the Arizona Trail, Gil Gillenwater lives a life of adventure & service. Founder of Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, he shares insights from 40 years of service along the U.S. – Mexico border, emphasizing reciprocal giving, dignity, opportunity, and education for lasting change. His book, “Hope on the Border” highlights the human stories behind immigration, the border and wealth inequality. He introduces “Trail Blazers,” a documentary about his journey with his brother Troy that inspired the Arizona Trail.

Gil Gillenwater—expedition guide, humanitarian, author of Hope on the Border, and founder of the Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation—shares firsthand stories from the U.S.–Mexico border. In this episode, he discusses immigration, border communities, humanitarian aid, poverty, and sustainable development, while challenging common misconceptions about life along the 2,000-mile border. Discover the people, cultures, and realities behind one of today's most discussed regions—and why Gillenwater says, "You think you know the border. You're about to learn the truth."

Pavel Cenkl, of Prescott University, integrates ecology, community, and experiential learning (mind) into his educational framework. He's the founder of the Climate Run project raising awareness about climate change through movement and endurance running. He ran across Iceland! Cenkl emphasizes the importance of rebuilding relationships as a means of fostering regeneration for the planet.

Motherhood. Celebrate the diverse guests who continue transforming how we live today for a much better tomorrow featuring brief segments from inspiring episodes regarding life, death, hope, autism, premature births, immigration, surrogacy, and more.

Larry Grummer-Strawn works on infant and young child feeding nutrition for the World Health Organization focusing on global strategies for breastfeeding support. His work includes initiatives such as maternity leave to help women continue breastfeeding after childbirth. Breastfeeding is crucial for a child's health and survival yet less than half of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, contrary to WHO recommendations.

Valerie Legendre is an occupational therapist focused on supporting premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She equips families with knowledge and skills to foster their baby’s development highlighting skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding. Her aim is to ensure that families leave with the confidence and understanding they need for a smooth transition home.

How do you want to inspire change? Robert DeLaurentis, the Peace Pilot, embodies courage and optimism through his peace mission. Circumnavigating the South Pole to the North Pole in a partially biofuel powered twin-engine propeller plane he also collected valuable science data. Despite uncertainties and challenges including fuel tank leaks, he remained dedicated to promoting harmony with nature and peace among humanity.

Meet Robert DeLaurentis, the Peace Pilot—retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, author, inductee into the Legends of Flight Hall and Fame, and entrepreneur. He flew solo from the South Pole to the North Pole in a biofuel-powered twin-engine plane collecting data for research with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NASA. His mission sought to inspire change and confront fear while fostering a harmonious relationship with nature.

How to transform your music talent into a business success. Pianist and entrepreneur, Michael Hemsworth stresses the value of music education. Beginning his journey at the age of 19, he expanded his musical empire, New Song Music to serve 1,300 students each week through music lessons. He believes that music cultivates harmony in the world and bridges diversity.

Pianist Michael Hemsworth, author of Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual, highlights parental support in children's musical development which fosters cognitive and emotional growth. Music enhances brain function, reading skills, and neurodiversity while actually playing instruments improves fine motor skills, memory, pitch recognition, rhythm, and listening discrimination. Creative expression is essential.