Tangential Inspiration

A Brief Intermission

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

Episode 135: Clara Hale - America’s Mother Teresa

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

Episode 134: More than Just a Chef: Julia Childs

You know Colleen loves a good cookbook.  So, this episode Colleen covers one of the pioneers of the modern cookbook, and an amazing modern woman, Julia Child.  You won't believe this woman's amazing life before she even set foot in the kitchen.  Teresa has two stories of two incredible young people.  One is a burn victim who is creating a movement to help other burn victims and prevent new ones.  The other is a doll doctor who is selflessly "healing" dolls that go on to help children who need some extra love.  This is a truly inspiring episode.  Come and 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 133: Chris Nikic - 1% Better All the Way to the Finish Line

Despite the Tangential Inspiration crew having the plague this week, we have a great podcast for you.  We may sound a little sick, but our spirits were soaring with these great tales of inspiration.  Colleen has two very interesting stories about archeology of all things- the mysterious Nazca Lines and King Tut's tomb.   Teresa does a story about Chris Nikic, a young man with Down's Syndrome who has completed two Iron Man triathlons and is doing amazing things.  His goal, be 1% better each day.  He does it, and so can you!  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

Episode 132: Interview with Jon Slifka - His Disability Does Not Define Him

We were lucky enough to be able to interview Jon Slifka.  You probably haven't heard of him, but you will, and for good reason.  Jon is an amazing advocate for the disabled community in Connecticut and elsewhere.  In a wheelchair himself, Jon has used his experience to help improve access and quality of life for other people with disabilities.  And the part we love best about Jon is his amazing attitude.  He has made his disability a strength and is using it to help others.  An up-and-coming inspirational speaker, you are going to get to hear Jon before he becomes a household name.  We are so thrilled to be able to share this interview with you and are so inspired by Jon Slifka.  Enjoy!
#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 131: Finding a Little Thing Called Happiness

Hello, fellow inspiration enthusiasts!  This episode is short, but packed with inspiration.  Hear Teresa tell the stories of two young men who are helping others in some creative ways.  Then Colleen talks about eight common traits of people who have found happiness and you can do it too!  It is a great episode and you are going to feel good listening from start to finish!
#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 130: Charles Schulz - Four Frames of Wholesomeness

In a world where there is so much just negative and trashy stuff, it's nice to find some kindness, decency, and wholesomeness.  We found some and we are willing to share it with you.  Starting off, Jerry Seinfeld's wife, Jessica Seinfeld, is not only a superstar in the kitchen, with a lot of great cookbooks, but she is also helping young families in need in New York City.  Some of our younger listeners may not be familiar with Charlie Brown and Snoopy, but our older listeners no doubt have some found memories of Charles Schulz's group in Peanuts.  For 50 years, Charles Schulz brought wholesome humor to newspapers and television.  Everyone should learn more about as well as learn from, Charles Schulz.  Finally, hear about a barber in Cincinnati who is giving his time to help special needs children look their best.  Lots of great stuff.  It's like a purifying cleanse of decency washing over you.   Give it a try, you will feel better.
#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 129: Theodore Roosevelt - Father of Our National Parks

Theodore Roosevelt- President, Rough Rider, Soldier and . . . nature lover?  Of all the US Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt may have the most macho image, but he was also thinking about preserving the beauty and resources of the United States for future generations.  This guy is really very interesting.  We also have a story about a cat, reunited across the globe, with the little girl who had to leave him behind when the Russians invaded Ukraine.  The number of people who made the effort to ensure this reunion will amaze and inspire you.  Finally, a simple story about a kid who loves to make Easter Baskets for the less fortunate and how he is turbo-charging this project to help bring a smile to as many kids' faces as he can.   This episode has everything.  Check it 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 128: Saving My Enemy - A Story of Forgiveness and Healing

Hello, fellow seekers of Inspiration.  You have found what you are looking for, inspiration is inside.  Teresa starts off with the story of two deaf mountain climbers whose next adventure is Mt. Everest.  Then Teresa tells the tale of two soldiers on opposite sides of a war who decades later help each other heal and find forgiveness for each other and themselves.  It is a beautiful story.  And then Colleen talks about the absolutely amazing men and women of Bletchley Park where the unbreakable Nazi code was broken and one of the first computers was born.  This is a great episode.  Lots of history, lots of inspiration.  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 127: Matt Damon - Bringing Water to the World

You always hear about the scandals and dirty laundry of Hollywood celebrities.  But what about the good guys out there trying to improve the world with the gifts they have been given?  Let's start off with Jeremy Renner, who is using his Marvel celebrity to take decommissioned city vehicles to make mobile centers that are helping out communities all over the world.  Then there is the adorable Matt Damon- who as Teresa points out, loves his mom- that is helping bring water to impoverished communities and is changing lives.  Colleen talks about Matt Damon and just how incredible the gift of clean water can be to people.  And then, Colleen talks about what makes someone inspiring and what can we do to help inspire others.  It is a really great episode, join in 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