Tangential Inspiration

Episode 66: The Author with a Child-Like Heart - Beverly Cleary

Ok- we have been away for a couple of weeks.  Some technical issues on top of Covid has put us a bit behind, but we have so many inspiring stories to get out so we will be playing catch-up.  One of the unfortunate sides of Covid is that we are doing the podcast remotely, so sorry that the audio quality is a little off.  We are working on trying to improve it.  Anyways, still some fantastic stories this week.  Teresa starts off with the story of a motel owner who is using his motel to help the less fortunate.  Amy talks about a beloved children's author, Beverly Cleary, who wrote fantastic stories for children, all centered around Portland.  And then Amy finishes with the story of an 8-year-old graphic novelist who got his start in an unusual and creative way.  Have a listen, hear some great stories, and find something to inspire you!
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Episode 65: The Humor and Heart of Betty White

Inspiration is in the air.  Amy gives us some quick updates on some of the subjects of prior episodes.  Teresa then goes through the life and passions of the Amazing Betty White, who we lost just a few days ago.  Everyone loves Betty White, and you will love her and be inspired by her even more after you hear this podcast.  Finally, we love animals just like Betty White, and so we have two animal stories that might tug on your heartstrings a bit.  Have a listen, take some deep breaths and let the inspiration flow into 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

Episode 64: Julie Rodgers - Outlove

Ok.  Just to be upfront, this episode includes puppies in bowties.  PUPPIES IN BOWTIES!  How can you get more adorable than that?  By having a young man sew them to help get pets in shelters adopted.   Our main story is not quite so light, dealing with overcoming the damaging effects of so-called "gay conversion therapy".  Julie Rodgers bravely tells her story of how she went from the face of gay conversion camps to an outspoken activist against the practice that has traumatized far too may young people.  Check out her book, Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story.  Amy then lightens the mood with the heartwarming story of how two nurses are bringing birthday celebrations to kids that might otherwise not have a birthday.  These ladies are awesome and doing so much good in the world.  This episode has a little bit of everything, plus puppies in bowties.  What are you waiting for?  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

Episode 63: Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule

Our first podcast of 2022!  We are so excited for what the New Year brings!  So much inspiration to be found.  Amy starts off with a fun new cookbook that does not require you to be a great chef to make yummy meals.  It encourages the exploration of food with family.  Then Amy talks about the amazing Lenny Kravitz and how the love of so many people shaped his life and inspired his music.  Teresa brings the warm fuzzies with two teenagers who are using their own special interests to help other children in need.  2022 is starting off awesome.  Join us in the new year with some inspiring stories!
#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

Episode 62: Ringing in the New Year with Julia Childs

Wow- the last week of 2021!  Where has the year gone?  We are finishing 2021 with a bang- three great inspiration stories.  Teresa starts us off with Verônica Silva Hipólito, the amazing para-athlete who has overcome so many challenges but never gives up.  Her story is simply amazing!  Then Amy deep dives on the amazing life of Chef Julia Childs.  This Chef's love of bringing the joy of cooking to so many people has changed the world and is probably the progenitor of all of the cooking shows we now enjoy.  Her passion for food is contagious!  Amy continues her streak of crocheting stories, but with a twist.  Senior citizens are using crocheting to make a difference for homeless people all around the country while giving themselves purpose.  There is one last question and answer session to close out 2021!Thank you to all of our listeners for making 2021 such an exciting year for us!  We are looking forward to bringing you more stories to inspire in 2022!Send us a textWe would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com or give us your comments on our website, TangentialInspiration.com.Follow us on our social media:Website: https://tangentialinspiration.com/ Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek#BeKind#WeStandWithUkraineWe 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:Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspirationTwitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#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

Episode 61: It’s a Wonderful Life

Yay!  Our first Christmas episode!  The holidays can be filled with so much joy, but they can also be a time people struggle.  This episode is all about finding hope in the holidays and a reminder that everyone makes a difference.  We start off with Amy talking about The Thirteen Gifts, a story of tragedy that leads to hope and kindness for a family and how they pay that forward in love.  Then Teresa deep dives into the holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, and the story of George Bailey, a man that is given the gift of seeing a world where he never existed and shown how much impact even the little things he did made in the lives of the people around him.  It is such a great reminder that everyone makes a difference!  Then there is the story of the miraculous Christmas Truce, where for one brief Christmas Day in 1914, there was hope in one of the most grisly fields of combat in World War I.  There is a quick-fire question-and-answer session with Amy to top off the holiday theme.  We wish all of our listeners a safe and happy holiday, full of joy and hope!  Whatever holiday you celebrate, you make a difference in the world!  Find your inspiration and let your light shine!
#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

Episode 60: Denzel Washington: Planting Seeds

Episode 60!  This is a great episode- so much inspiration to be found.  We start off with a local Portland woman who is helping those in need with scarfs for the homeless.  Then Denzel Washington inspires with stories of those mentors who made a difference in a young person's life.  Finally, there is a medley of people who are choosing to spread kindness in a variety of different ways.  Lots of great stories to brighten your week.  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

Episode 59: Tuesdays with Mitch Albom

Some really great stories for you on today's podcasts.  Amy starts off with the heartwarming story of a young man who uses his Make-a-Wish wish to bring joy to other sick children.  Then there is the story of Mitch Albom of Tuesdays with Morrie fame, and his new book Finding Chika which covers more incredible lessons of love, living, and loss.  This guy really has an amazing perspective.  Teresa wraps it up with a story about how urban farms are making a difference for Black neighborhoods in Detroit with the help of grassroots organizations that are making the ownership of these vital food sources possible.   It's a bit of a hodgepodge of inspiration, but everyone can find some here.  Come take 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

Episode 58: Jacinda Ardern - The Progressive Prime Minister

It's already December.  The days are rocketing by now and 2022 is just around the corner.  This week we get some updates on previous podcasts, and then Amy tells us how a group of women is fighting the effects of climate change in Bangladesh.  Then we learn about the amazing Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand who is fighting the pandemic as well as helping children and families.  One of the youngest Prime Ministers ever, Jacinda Arden is making a difference for New Zealanders.  Teresa reports on some recent studies that show one path to happiness is helping others.  Acts of kindness can help make you happy!  How awesome is that?    Take a listen, get inspired, help someone out, and get happy!
#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

Episode 57: The Inner Beauty of Lizzie Velasquez

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the US.  A time when we reflect on our lives and express gratitude for what we have.  We at Tangential Inspiration are thankful to share our stories with you and hope that along the way you find some inspiration that sparks action, hope, and kindness.  This week, we share some stories about people who share with others in different ways.  Amy starts off with Edesia, a non-profit company that makes life-saving Plumpy'Nut, feeding millions of hungry children around the world and giving the gift of life and a chance at education to some of the poorest children.  Teresa tells the heartwrenching story of Lizzie Velasquez, who has overcome so much hardship and heartache but lives her mission of kindness to others and helps lead a movement to end bullying.  Teresa also talks about Mr.Beast, who searches for fame and followers like other YouTube superstars but does it through amazing acts of generosity and kindness.  There is a bounty of inspiration laid out to feast upon.  Dig in!
#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