It Just Takes One

All In Adventure Stories l Tim Walther - #58

This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the link below).

In this conversation, we talk about the book and about the adventures Tim has had. He shares his desire to inspire people to add more adventure to their lives and his mission to give back to the people he's met and places he's visited. There are moments in this interview that are very emotional because when you live life to the fullest, you inevitably experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows. We talk about all of that....and much more!

If you're someone who enjoys a good adventure story, then listen in.

If you're someone who needs to add a little more adventure to your life, then you'll love this episode.

If you are someone who is inspired by heartfelt, authentic, real life stories, then you're in for a treat.

And if you'd like to purchase the book, you can get it at the link below.

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Tim Walther is an expert in applied psychology, experiential learning, and team and leadership development. He is the owner and President of Grand Dynamics International which designs and delivers radically innovative corporate events and retreats using adventure as a medium to bring out the best in business leaders and teams.

Tim has more than twenty five years of experience in designing and delivering thousands of national and global experiential training and development programs. Tim’s work and adventures have been featured in 156 countries and in many publications and shows including The New York Times, Fox Sports News, Delta Sky Magazine, Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, Climbing Magazine, Jackson Hole News and Guide, and The Voice of America.

He resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is an avid all-season adventure athlete with an eclectic background in skiing, alpine mountaineering, rock climbing, ultra-running, endurance swimming, freediving, white-water rafting and multi-sport adventures.

Learn more about Tim Walther and Grand Dynamics:

www.granddynamics.com

For additional resources visit:

www.allinadventurestories.com

 

To purchase All In Adventure Stories, click here.

 

Chellsie’s Challenges: Life Lessons Learned From an Olympic Gymnast l Chellsie Memmel, #57

If you've been following U.S.A. gymnastics at any point over the past 20-25 years, then you will know my guest today. Chellsie Memmel is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in our country, winning medals in national and world competitions. And she has now written a best-selling book about the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the book (Chellsie's Challenges: Life Lessons Learned From an Olympic Gymnast), her career, and so much more in this episode, so please sit back and listen in while Chellsie shares her story.

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Chellsie Memmel came into the gymnastics spotlight in 2003 when she won five medals, including the team and all-around gold, at the Pan American Games. That same year she competed in the World Championships and helped secure the team gold. For her outstanding 2003 season, she was named the TOPs Co-Athlete of the Year with Carly Patterson. At the 2005 World Championships, she became the first U.S. woman since 1994 to win the all-around gold medal. That year, she tied for USA Gymnastics Women’s Athlete of the Year. During the 2006 World Championships, she incurred a shoulder injury, but was still able to help her team earn the silver medal. She became one of the 10 finalists for the Women’s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year that year and was also nominated twice for the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award in 2003 and 2005. Chellsie competed on the U.S. Olympic Team in 2008 in Beijing, China, and took home a team silver medal. She retired from the sport in 2012 and married her husband, Kory the following year. They have two children, Dashel and Audrielle. In 2018 she started an online program called Chellsie Challenges to motivate people to keep moving, and in 2020, she announced she was going to begin competing again. She went on to compete in the US Classics and Championships in 2021 and participated in the Gold Over America Tour. In 2022, she retired from the sport again and accepted the position of High Performance Technical Lead at USA Gymnastics. She currently coaches gymnastics, works for USA Gymnastics, and lives with her family in Wisconsin.

You can purchase her book on Amazon here.

And be sure to follow her:

Website:  www.chellsie-memmel.com

Facebook:  @ChellsieMemmel

Instagram: @cmemmel23

Twitter: @cmemmel

LinkedIn: @ChellsieMemmel

 

 

 

 

The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste l Francisco Gonzalez #55

Today Francisco Gonzalez, author of The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, joins us from Guatemala to share more about his recent bestselling book. The book is a compilation of interviews Francisco has conducted with entrepreneurs from all over the country. As we talk, he shares many stories of the creativity and inventiveness of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have found ways to make lives better. These stories will inspire you and perhaps even motivate you to start on your own entrepreneurial journey.

 

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Francisco Gonzalez is the founder & CEO of Fearless Journeys, a community for aspiring and ascending entrepreneurs and travel enthusiasts. He is also the host of the Agents of Innovation podcast. More recently, he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala City, where he taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation. Francisco has previously served in philanthropic development roles for three nonprofit organizations: National Review Institute, The James Madison Institute, and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. When he is not globetrotting, he resides in Florida, where he was born and raised.

You can purchase his book, The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, here.

Or on his website:  www.fearlessjourneys.org

And you can follow Francisco on FB, IG or LinkedIn: @Fearlessjourneysfg

 

 

 

You are a Miracle l Lizzie Merritt, #54

Today I am interviewing one of my close friends, Lizzie Merritt. She is the bestselling author of You are a Miracle: How to Lose Weight and Love Your Body Too. As you will hear in this episode, Lizzie has a wonderful way of telling stories and creating visuals to make her points, and her book is full of real-life examples and tools that we can all use in our daily lives. Her most important message is that rather than putting ourselves down or judging ourselves, we need to remember that we are a miracle! Once we remember that, our whole life can change.

Listen in to hear more!

 

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Lizzie Merritt is a Martha Beck Certified Wayfinder Life Coach and professional weight loss coach.

She specializes in helping people figure out why they don’t do the things they think they *should* do in order to lose weight and feel happy.

She believes that diets are just the worst; the only way to lose weight is imperfectly; and that weight loss is much more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate.

She also runs Spartan races, cries at cheesy commercials, and is a huge Marvel movie nerd. 

www.confidentbody.coach  ✵  @coachlizzie.merritt.

 

You can purchase You Are a Miracle here: Lizzie's Book

 

 

Yes, I Can! Lessons Learned From a Life Less Ordinary l Dr. Paul Wichansky, #53

Dr. Paul Wichansky was born with cerebral palsy and a hearing loss. Some people might consider these challenges that cannot be overcome, but Dr. Paul is the opposite. In his recent bestselling book, "Yes I Can! Lessons Learned From A Life Less Ordinary," he shares stories about times when people initially thought differently of him, and then were surprised to find out how much he has achieved. His attitude of positivity is an inspiration to all of us, and through his presentations and his writing, he continues to spread a message of "ability" rather than "disability." It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Paul to our show to share more about his life, his message, and his book.

 

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You can learn more about Dr. Paul at: justthewayyouare.com

 

And his book is available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VdCvD9

Luka’s Light l CarolAnn Braovac, #52

At age seven, Luka, a perfectly healthy and active young boy, suddenly turned ill. After undergoing many tests, he was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor. For four and a half years, he fought with the utmost courage, optimism, and unwavering faith to beat this cancerous tumor.

On today’s episode, we talk with Luka’s mom, CarolAnn Braovac, the recent bestselling author of Luka’s Light. This conversation will give you an opportunity to hear more about Luka, to learn about the incredible wisdom he shared in his short 11 years of life. As you listen, you will laugh and cry because this is a story about all of it… it’s about life, about love, and about faith.

I invite you to enjoy this heartwarming, emotional, and inspirational episode.

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You can find Luka’s Light on Amazon. Here’s a link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3HJvc33

You can also continue to connect with CarolAnn on her Facebook page at: @Luka’sLight

 

Dancing in the Garden l Colleen Baldwin Dulieu, #51

This is a very special episode because our guest, Colleen Dulieu, was one of my childhood friends. We were in the same class in 2nd grade when she had a terrible accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. It was a pivotal moment in her life, and it led her on a completely new and unexpected path. 

In our conversation she shares the story of how she recovered with the love of her family, the support of her community and the redeeming healing power of the Lord. In fact, Colleen defied her prognosis and the expectations of medical professionals, educators, and societal opinion to become a loving, caring, strong and independent woman.

After listening to this episode, I hope you have a better understanding and awareness about TBI and recognize the importance of prevention as a cure.

Colleen's story will open your eyes at the same time that it warms your heart.

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About Colleen:

As a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, Colleen, has worked with TBI survivors and their families in various professional roles for thirty years. Colleen has a Bachelors degree in Health Science from SUNY Brockport, and a Master of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College.  Colleen works and lives in the Rochester NY area with her husband Mark.  With her husband Colleen are active in a Full Gospel church.

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To order Dancing in the Garden, click here: https://amzn.to/3U837Wg

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To contact Colleen, go to: colleendulieu525@gmail.com or on Facebook: @ColleenBaldwinDulieu

From Ashes to Beauty l Heather Deffenbaugh, #50

Today's guest is Heather Deffenbaugh, the bestselling author of From Ashes to Beauty. In her compelling and inspiring memoir, Heather bares her soul as she takes us through her awe-inspiring life journey of how she survived a tumultuous childhood riddled with neglect, abandonment, and abuse, and overcame insurmountable odds. Her incredible story of surviving the pain of childhood trauma, the consequences of having mentally ill parents and having to become an adult at a very early age is nothing short of a miracle. In our conversation, Heather shares some of the stories that shaped who she has become. Ultimately, her message is one of hope and faith. 

 

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Heather is an author, speaker, and wellness advocate who aims to help people overcome strongholds and become the very best version of themselves. She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years teaching group exercise, personal training, and coaching transformation programs. As a certified holistic nutritionist, she has guided and taught people how to infuse healthy and delicious food into their daily routine in order to achieve optimum health. She is passionate about “wholeness” in one’s life and teaches others how to thrive by achieving overall wellness in 5 key areas: physical health, mental health, spiritual health, physiological health, and emotional health. She is a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who loves to travel, cook for others, share the love of Jesus, and listen to music incessantly. 

You can connect with Heather through the links below:

 

Website:  www.heatherdeffenbaugh.com

FB: @heather.andersondeffenbaugh

IG: @heather_deffenbaugh

Website

Instagram

Facebook

You can purchase From Ashes to Beauty on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t0UjGg

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER l Deanna Herrin #49

Are you a growth-minded woman who is feeling unfulfilled, unhappy and stuck? Do you find yourself searching to fill the void of knowing who you truly are? Then you will enjoy the conversation I have with our guest today. Deanna Herrin is the best-selling author of Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER. Her book gives you the tools to unlock the traps keeping you from becoming HER. 

In this episode you are going to hear about Deanna's story and how it allowed her to step into her own strength. And her story will inspire you to find the greatness in yourself as well. 

If you'd like to find out more about Deanna, you can find her at:

Website: deannaherrin.net

IG: @deannaherrin

FB:  deannaherrin

You can also find her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3y9H5L3

 

QuaranTEEN Two Years Later: #48

In 2020, we gathered 9 teenagers together to write a book about their experience during the quarantine. Their book, QuaranTEEN: Our New Normal, became an Amazon bestseller in August 2020. Since then, it has continued to be one of Scriptor's bestselling books.

Today, I invite you to listen in as we interview those same 9 teenagers TWO YEARS later. I wanted to bring them back on the podcast to talk about where they are now, how they experienced the pandemic, but also to share what it's been like to be a best-selling author at such a young age.

As you listen, there's another surprise as well....hear how they react when they find out how they inspired another group of students in Australia. 

Although it's a longer episode than most, I hope you will enjoy it. I think you will come away with a sense of hope and inspiration for our future!

 

Click here to purchase Quaranteen: Our New Normal.