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Where others see obstacles, Carrie creates opportunities, and makes lasting changes to society and culture. (This episode originally aired on March 9, 2021.)

Lindsey Weishar is a freelance editor, writer, and college English instructor. Her work has appeared in Verily, Ploughshares, and The Young Catholic Woman. We are speaking today about her hard work, creativity, and published work. Lindsey is an amazingly eloquent wordsmith; she works hard at her craft, and in every piece, her gentle, heartfelt personality shines through. (This episode originally aired on Jan. 19, 2021.)

Sherri teaches art, and student love her class. We discuss how her life led her to art, the art of her life, and how art can enrich every person’s life.  (This episode originally aired on April 6, 2021.)

Emily Mushinski started dancing at 4 years old. She has a BFA in Dance, trained and performed with Budapest Dance Theatre, and now she works with Owen/Cox Dance Group, Tristian Griffin Dance Company, and Storling Moves.  If you ever wanted to work hard at something, or do something beautiful, you’ll love hearing from Emily.  (This episode originally aired on March 16, 2021.)

Clare Larkin is a teacher who traveled to Poland in order to have a transformative personal experience. We discuss what she did to Poland, how that nation is better off for her visiting it, and how you, too, can have a trip of a lifetime. (This episode originally aired on April 20, 2021.)

            Antionette Ishmael is a lifelong teacher. She’s taught many different kinds of English, speech, debate, and theatre. She’s helped put on plays, musicals, concerts. Her debate /forensics teams have often come in first in the state/local tournaments.             She’s also a published author! Check out her stories in “Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother’s Soul,” “Chocolate for a Woman’s Heart,” “Chocolate for a Woman’s Blessings,” and “Swollen Ankles and Blowfish Kisses.”            Today, we discuss how precise speech, a love of the arts, and a willingness to engage tough topics with other people will sharpen your mind, increase your mental discipline, ramp up your creativity, and help your heart grow. (This episode originally aired on May 25, 2021.)

Ferd Niemann operates a real estate investment company focusing on mobile home parks. His podcast is: The Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast. (This episode originally aired on Feb. 23, 2021.)

Tom Ruzicka came in first in his age group in the Ironman. His work ethic and personal ethos will blow your mind. (This episode originally aired on Feb. 16, 2021.)

Lee Ann Ochs is married, has six kids including one who has had daunting media bills, and she is the co-owner of Level-Up STEM KC, with her husband, Rob, who is ex-military. Together, they add a lot of goodness to the world. How do they do it all? (This episode originally aired on Feb. 9, 2021.)

In this second interview with a beloved teacher who was voted #1 by his peers, Michael Consiglio discusses his ups and downs in buying and renting six or more houses. His stories are entertaining, and I felt smarter after listening to them. (This episode is a replay from Jan. 26, 2021.)

Lindsey Weishar is a freelance editor, writer, and college English instructor. Her work has appeared in Verily, Ploughshares, and The Young Catholic Woman. We are speaking today about her hard work, creativity, and published work. Lindsey is an amazingly eloquent wordsmith; she works hard at her craft, and in every piece, her gentle, heartfelt personality shines through. (This episode originally aired on Jan. 19, 2021.)

A replay of an episode from five years ago. Pam leads an adventurous life!

A blast from the past. This episode aired five years ago. Carol Mertz, a lifelong actress, singer, musician, and playwright, speaks about a touching WWII play that she directed where everything came together. And she's a generous soul! An expert and finding roles for people, she gave teens a chance who might otherwise not have had one.

These two personal finance advisors are friends, but what they believe couldn't be more opposite.