Tangential Inspiration

Episode 44: David Chang’s Momofuku

As we move into September, we are going to do a few stories on mental health and mental health awareness.  Mental health is a huge issue worldwide and more needs to be done to help those who are suffering as well as more intervention to help prevent mental illness and eliminate the stigma of mental health issues.   In this episode, we start off with New York's Trash Walker who is bringing awareness to the massive waste going on in our cities and what can be done to divert unused goods from our dumps to those in need.  Then Amy deep dives into Chef David Chang, who has battled mental health throughout his career but has still become a world-renowned chef and restauranteur.  His story is inspiring.  Amy also tells us the story of how singer Jack Johnson is working to clean up the world from plastics and the father-son Ridwell recycling project in Portland, Oregon.  This is a great episode, have a listen and get inspired.
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Episode 43: The Unsinkable Refugee- Yusra Mardini

The Olympics may be over, but August is still our Olympics month, and there is still some inspiration to be squeezed out of the Games.  Teresa starts off with the compelling story of the world's fastest blind man and his amazing running partner.  Then Teresa introduces us to a teenage refugee who risked her life fleeing from war-torn Syria, only to find herself become an Olympic swimmer.  Then Amy has two short stories of inspiring rowers.  One rower continues to row, despite his body failing him, becoming a para-athlete Olympic rower.  The second story is about two fun-loving boys who started doing a new rowing sport on a whim, and whim and now are heading off to compete internationally.   There is a quick question and answer session with Amy in dishing some answers.  Come have some fun, learn something new, and leave just a bit more 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

Episode 42: The Relentless Missy Franklin

So the Olympics have come to a close.  We were definitely inspired by so many of the Olympic stories, both past and present.  This episode is CRAMMED with inspiring athletes.  First, though, Teresa tells the tale of Grandma Gatewood, who in her mid-sixties, hiked the 2,050 mile Appalachian Trail on her own, and followed it up by doing the Oregon Trail by herself!  Amy does a deep dive into Olympic swimming with the relentless spirit of Missy Franklin, who with the support of her parents, found Olympic gold five times!  And with this being the first Olympics featuring skateboarding, Amy covers the amazing young women of skateboarding.  Finally, there is a quick rapid-fire question session with Teresa in the hot seat.  So much inspiration going on here that we just couldn't fit it into 30 minutes!
#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 41: Skating Legend Scott Hamilton

The Olympics are still going strong, and so is our passion to inspire!  Amy brings us two short stories- Dinner in White and a 96-year-old nurse who just retired after caring for who knows how many thousands of patients.  Teresa sticks with our Olympic Theme with former Olympic Gold Medalist, Scott Hamilton, who is still doing amazing things.  Teresa also covers the Peter Westbrook Foundation, which helps train young kids how to fence with a sword and have self-esteem and confidence for life.  Finally, there are some quick questions for Amy.  Which of the Scooby-Doo gang does Amy most relate with?  Find out while getting 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

Episode 40: Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Special Olympics

The Olympics are still going strong and so is the inspiration.  Teresa starts of with Anthill Creations, a non-profit making playgrounds out of upcycled materials in the poorest parts of India.  Next up is a deep dive on Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who despite many family tragedies, focused on improving the lives of special needs individuals and created the Special Olympics as a celebration of what amazing things they can achieve.  Amy digs into the Boys in the Boat, an amazing tale of the US Olympic rowing team as they face challenges on the way to the 1936 Olympics and defy all odds.  We finish up with some rapid fire questions for Teresa, where we learn whether Teresa excelled in ballet (spoiler alert: she did not).  It's a great day to 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

Episode 39: Ibtihaj Muhammad - The Faithful Fencer

We are still focused on the Summer Olympic Games, scheduled to start on July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.  First, Amy starts off with some hometown heroes in Portland, Oregon who are making a difference in their community by helping others.  Then Amy shares the amazing story of Ibtihaj Muhammad, a US Olympic fencer who has held tightly to her faith as she pursues her dreams.  Next, Teresa takes us on a weirdly connected series of running and cycling events that all bring out the best in their respective athletes.  Finally, there is a quick question and answer session with Amy.  Can you guess which sport Amy failed at?  Or what Pixar character she reminds her daughter of?  Tune in and find out.
#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 38: Olympic Surfer Carissa Moore

Still some Olympic fever going on as we approach the Summer Olympics in Japan.  But first, Guiseppe Paterno shows us it is never too late, graduating from college at the age of 96.  Amy gives us a lesson on surfing and the amazing Olympian, Carissa Moore, who is surfing towards Gold in Japan when surfing becomes an Olympic sport for the first time.  And keeping with the Olympian theme, Amy tells the tale of Paralympian, Craig Blanchett, who broke 21 world records, despite being confined to a wheelchair.   Go for the gold 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

Episode 37: The Blazing Fast Wilma Rudolph

Amy and Teresa have Olympic Fever this week.  As we approach the 2001 Summer Olympics, we look towards current and past athletes for some inspiration.  At the starting block is the My Hero Project, which highlights extraordinary people making a difference.  Lapping the competition is the inspiring story of Black Olympian and the first woman to win three Gold Medals in a single Olympics, William Rudolph!  Coming down the home stretch is the story of rising gymnastics start, Jordan Chiles, who almost quit gymnastics until gymnastic legend, Simone Biles, took her under her wing.  And making a strong finish is some rapid-fire sports questions for Teresa. 
#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 36: Thirsty Scott Harrison

Despite the heatwave hitting the Pacific Northwest right now, this episode is a bit damp.  We start off with Amy telling us about surfers getting together to help bring clean water to the world.  Then there is a deep dive on Scott Harrison, a nightclub promoter who turned his talents to bringing water to Africa.  It's an amazing story!  And the last story, well it has a few happy tears, so there is a water connection.  Teresa covers some really heartwarming graduation stories.  As a bonus- there is a quickfire interview with Teresa.  So let the inspiration wash over 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 35: The Heart of Team Hoyt

What a great week!  Amy tells us about Arielle Estoria, spokeswoman, model and poet.  You need to see this woman rhyme.  Teresa talks about Team Hoyt, an inspiring story of a dad's love for his son, and their amazing race career.  Teresa also talks about former president, George W. Bush's amazing book of portraits and stories of immigrants and their impact on America.  And as a bonus, there is quick-fire question session with Amy in the hot seat!  Come learn a bit, laugh a bit, 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