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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Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Sorry for the sporadic schedule, it has been a busy few weeks. We will try to get back on a regular schedule in June. That, however, does not mean this episode is not full to the brim with inspiration. We have some history on a teenage Civil Rights activist, some innovative prisons that are focusing on reform rather than just confinement, and a plant scientist who did more to fight world hunger than any person in history. There is so much inspiration to be had, come and get some.
#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 May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and those who serve as mothers! Of course we have an inspiring story about a mother! We start off with some really short stories, move on to a wonderful and funny mother daughter relationship, and finish up with a heroic woman war reporter. It is a great day to get inspired!
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#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
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
We are back. We did a little traveling and are now back to bring the inspiration. We have three fantastic stories to inspire you. The first is about Dan West and his charity, Heifer International, then we dive into the life of Jonas Salk, the humanitarian scientist who created the first polio vaccine, and finally, we introduce you to a teacher who is teaching her classes the meaning of kindness. Warning, the last one might get you with some happy tears.
#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 Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. We have a great episode, bursting with inspiration. We have some older ladies who are actively combating pollution, the inspirational Pope Francis, and some college athletes who have overcome some huge obstacles to play their favorite sports. Something to inspire 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
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
On this last day of March, Women's History Month, we celebrate Rebel Girls! These women pushed boundaries, ignored gender roles, and blazed new paths! Let's take a quick look at pilot Jacqueline Cochran, Dr. Mary Walker, attorney Lyda Conley, and astronaut Mae Jemison. These women all accomplished incredible things and should be celebrate as REBEL GIRLS! Get ready for some girl powered inspiration 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
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Need a little inspiration? This episode can deliver. We have some airlines that are helping improve travel for differently abled people, a warrior for women's rights, Alice Paul and another woman warrior battling ALS. There is a lot to inspire in this episode and some important history for Women's History Month.
#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 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Welcome to Episode 186. This is our third Fast and Furious episode, where we give you a few more short stories instead of two shorts and a long. We have received positive comments on these episodes, so we plan to do them every once in a while. This one has Steve Carrell, the true story of Nacho Libre, anti-book banning, and some actresses that are making a difference. There is lots of inspiration to be found, 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
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. In this episode, inspiration abounds! Hear how tiny homes might help solve the homelessness crisis, meet Joe Roberts, an amazing advocate for the homeless, and learn about the Harlem Hellfighters as part of Black History Month. There is so much to be inspired by!
#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
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
February is Black History Month, and while some are trying to erase the historical contributions of women and minorities, we here at Tangential Inspiration are going to celebrate and honor them. We have a lot of inspiration coming your way. A story about how a backpacker started building schools in some of the poorest places on Earth, Black Inventors who made a tremendous impact, and a model who became a daring battlefield photographer. Lots to cover, so let's 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
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Welcome to Episode 183 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. This episode is full of inspiration to be shared with everyone. First, we discuss what Portland is doing to help with its unhoused population, then we deep dive into all of the cool things we use every day that started with a vision to put astronauts on the moon, and finally, some hope for late bloomers as we discuss people who did not start living their dream until after their 40th birthday. There is something for everyone. Come join me in finding 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