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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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
We are back! Just a short little break to get some summer fun in. In this episode, Teresa will talk about the heroes out of the Maui Fires. Colleen will talk about the town who so lovingly honored the town milkman when he retired, happy tears! And then she talks about a restaurant that is taking a chance on kids and doing amazing things in their lives! Come have a listen in the twilight summer evening.
#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
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Yep, we're late this week. Sometimes summer just gets in the way. But we have a great episode that was worth the wait. Colleen talks about the Titanic survivor and all-around girl-powered Molly Brown and Teresa talks about a recent advance in the fight against the deadly disease malaria and a chef who is doing amazing things for others. Come have a listen!
#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
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Yay! Colleen is back to Tangential Inspiration. And this is a great episode. Colleen talks a little bit about her recent surgery and the process of getting a Cochlear implant to restore hearing in one of her ears, and later she talks about Dr. House (not the tv one) who invented the Cochlear implant and pioneered some other hearing-related treatments. Teresa continues her deep dive into Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven and his amazing life and world perspective. This is the guy who organized the raid to go get Osama Bin Laden. Some really amazing and inspiring stuff here. Grab a cool drink, find a shady spot, and have a listen.
#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
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Hello there! Welcome to the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. Another solo episode with Teresa as Colleen recovers. We hope Colleen will be back next week. Teresa has a healthy serving of inspiration this week, with two stories about amazing medical stories you will surely enjoy and Part I of a two-part look at Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven, who is a pretty amazing guy. Considering all of the incredible things he has done in his life, he has some pretty interesting life lessons, that even us non-Navy SEALs can incorporate into our lives. Come find out what he has to say!
#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
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
We are missing Colleen this week who is out for a surgery, but she will be returning soon. Teresa still brings the inspiration this week, starting off with a story of how two women changed an unhoused man's life after 17 years on the streets. Then Teresa does her deep dive on the amazing Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental in winning the War in the Pacific during World War II. And finally, Teresa ends with otters, and their incredible comeback and how they are repairing their ecosystem and fighting climate change. Otters. The cutest climate warriors ever! Come have a listen and get inspired.
#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
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Loving the summer weather here in the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful skies, not too hot, and of course, our home state of Oregon is beautiful. Something about all that blue sky puts a smile on my face and makes a little more room to be inspired. This week, Teresa talks about Tina Welling and how she helped prisoners learn about themselves through journaling, and how it helped her find herself. Colleen talks about a cool program that uses restoring cars as a way to keep kids off the streets while teaching valuable skills. And finally, Teresa gives an update on 4Oceans (previously discussed in episode 19), and a little bit about a new type of challenge that may change how you look at plastics in your life. Fantastic stories await. Come get inspired.
#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
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Yes, we are a day late. 4th of July put us a little behind, but that doesn't mean there isn't a fabulous episode awaiting you. This week, Teresa talks about the Vietnamese Mother Teresa, a basketball-playing spelling bee machine, and a rock climber who won't let a little thing like being in his 90s stop him. And then Colleen is going to give us an amazing guide to finding inspiration (when your favorite podcast is a day late and you really need your inspiration fix!) 😜 It's a great episode, come have a listen!
#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
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
We are back from a little rest and ready to inspire once again! Colleen is going to talk about her trip to Arlington, Virginia, and her visit to the historic Torpedo Factory. It is 100% not what you are thinking. It's so cool! She also talks about an Instagram and YouTube project that gives voices and comfort to differently-abled people, that started with a classroom project and now is huge. Teresa is going to tell an amazing story of strength and compassion, where a woman who seemed to be getting battered by life found the strength to help people that go largely unseen and unheard. It's a truly incredible story that you have to hear.
#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
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
We are taking the week off with college students coming home and graduations to celebrate. Teresa has a quick story about an Oregon artist who is celebrating an early Black Oregon pioneer just to keep the inspiration flowing until we return next week!
#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
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Need an inspiration break? Here it is. Three great stories to inspire you and to remember the good in the world. Colleen shares a story about a grumpy cat that inspired her owner to help elderly pet owners and the author of the Mitford series, who against the odds became a New York Times Best Selling Author and created the charming people of Mitford. Teresa talks about Clara Hale, who took in babies nobody wanted, reunited families, and pioneered a new way to deal with drug-addicted mothers and their babies. Truly a heroic person and an inspiration. Great stories this week, we would love for you to join us.
#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