Tangential Inspiration
Just a mom looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it. My journey will cover people, groups and even animals that inspire me by making the world a better place. My search for inspiration often includes a number of tangents, but always focuses on finding goodness and kindness. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us.
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16 minutes ago
16 minutes ago
It has been a crazy week, so we are getting out this episode much later than we intended. But it is worth the wait! In this episode we will cover a round the world bike trip, a company using Arctic ice to cool the planet, and a follow up on Christina Tosi and her incredible attitude. Put those earphones in and take some time to refill your cup of inspiration.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Summer is upon us. FInd a shady spot and cool off while getting inspired. We have some truly inspirational stories this week. We deep dive on the amazing advocacy of Erin Brockovich, who is still going strong. We also have a few more stories about celebrities speaking candidly about mental health and also things ordinary people are doing to help save endangered species. There is something for everyone in this episode.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Friday Jun 05, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
You will love this episode, so much inspiration to be found. Teresa shares about a young girl who started changing the world when she was only four years old, the hard rocking metal band Metallica who has been a charity juggernaut for decades, and a retired school teacher who is quietly changing lives through bicycles. This episode is sure to refill your inspiration reserves and put a smile on your face.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
Episode 229 is full of inspiration. We have the story of Sara Chapman and the Match Girl Strike which changed the world for workers. Then we have a smattering of celebs who are using their platforms to promote mental health and help eliminate the stigma of seeking help from mental health conditions. Finally, the bittersweet story of a mom who keeps running in memory of her daughter and is helping others along the way. There is a lot of inspiration to be found in this episode.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Welcome to episode 228! We have some great inspiration for you in this episode. We are still working out some sound issues, and hope to have that dialed in soon. This episode is filled with kids. We talk about some foster family success stories, a young man who started speaking out against bullying at the age of eight and is still going more than 15 years later, and the Masaka Kids Africana, a group of African children whose dance videos are funding a home for more than 200 children in Uganda. This episode will inspire you, but you also have to watch these kids dance. I guarantee it will put a smile on your face. You can find out more and see some of their dance videos at www.masakakidsafricana.com.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Oh this is a good one. We have stories of people overcoming tragic backgrounds, an underdog Olympian who stunned the world, and the fascinating work of Robert Putnam and how joining a group can help improve your happiness, health, and even democracy. There is a lot of inspiration crammed into this episode.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Welcome to Episode 226! There is a lot to be inspired by in this episode. We have people doing amazing things to revive and protect coral reefs. We have the story of a woman's three decade long search for her missing son. Finally we have the story of Cupcake Brown (yes that is her name) who despite an incredibly hard life made something out of herself and now inspires others to do the same.
Warning: the Cupcake Brown story is not for little ears and may be triggering for some. But I promise it has a happy ending.
Come have a listen and walk away with some inspiration.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Sorry for the delay, we had some technical problems, which have impacted sound quality a little. Hopefully it is not to noticeable, because this episode has so much powerful inspiration. We are going to cover a life changing book and the story of a Black man who is dismantling the KKK one member at a time, then a bit about neurodivergence and how it can help change the world, and finally, the story of actor Gary Sinise and the incredible use of his fame to help wounded veterans and first responders. There is a lot in this episode, and you are sure to find something that will inspire you.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Need some inspiration? Come listen to this episode. You will find inspiration. We talk about a cookbook that celebrates the stories of imigrants told through food, then we talk about the Artemis 2 NASA program and the brave astronauts who are returning to the moon, and finally, we talk about actress Viola Davis whose harsh childhood memories have fueled her work as an activist against hunger.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Episode 223 is full of inspiration. We have a young woman feeding thousands of school kids in Africa, several incredible civilian heroes of Ukraine, and a double amputee triathlete who is a champion on and off the course. There is something here that will inspire everyone. Have a listen and get a heavy dose of inspiration.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek