Finding Your Inspiration
By Jill Van Balen
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Ignite a spark of inspiration, unlock your boundless potential, and pursue your passion with the Finding Your Inspiration podcast!
Join host Paul Tully as he delves into captivating stories of individuals who have defied odds, conquered challenges, and pursued their dreams with unwavering courage. Each story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, celebrating the resilience and triumphs of individuals from all walks of life. Co-created by National CORE Founder Jeff Burum, FYI Host Paul Tully, and National CORE SVP of Marketing/Communications Jill Van Balen, Finding Your Inspiration is a National CORE Production benefiting the Hope through Housing Foundation.
Prepare to be moved, motivated, and transformed as we unearth the power of inspiration and the life-altering paths that led our guests to accomplish amazing feats. This is Finding Your Inspiration.
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#119 | Michael C. Martin's Journey from Real Life to Writing Brooklyn's Finest
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May 18, 2026 |
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#118 | Conversation with a Film Composer: Andrew Morris
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May 05, 2026 |
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#117 | Why You Can't Wait to Chase the Life you Want: Real Estate Advisor Mike Ramirez
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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#116 | More Than a Theme Park Streamer… This Means Everything to Him
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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#115 | World Panna Champion Jack Downer's Daily Habit Changed Everything
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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#114 | Christian Filimon Walked Away From a "Perfect" Career… Why?
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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#113 | Army Veteran, Operating Room Nurse, and Sports Reporter: Amanda's Journey
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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#112 | When Tragedy Sparks a Movement: Erin Runnion's Mission to Protect Children
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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#111 | Graffiti, Survival & Second Chances: How Efrain Turned It Around
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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#110 | When Life Gets Heavy, You Keep Going: Ralph Bracco's Story
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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#109 | She Turned Life's Challenges into Strength: Theresa Farrell
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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#108 | NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson: Legacy Beyond the Game
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#106 | Transformation Doesn't Happen Overnight: Aram Ramirez on Film Directing & Entrepreneurship
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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#105 | What Happens When You Stop Playing It Safe W/ Kandice Gonzalez
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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#103 | Portraying Lenny Bruce: The Play That Changed Ronnie Marmo's Life
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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#102 | The Story Behind the D'Ellena Winery (In Memory of Claude Ellena)
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#101 | Johnny Canizzaro on Pursuing His Acting Dream and Portraying Steven Van Zandt
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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#100 | How Sheila Conlin Built a Legacy That Shaped Modern Entertainment
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#99 | Inside the Mind of a Psychic Medium (Laura Cifaldi Explains the Unseen)
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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#98 | The Power of Hope: Finding Your Inspiration Season 2 Highlights
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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#97 | How We Said Yes to a Half Ironman with Only 6 Months to Train
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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#96 | How One Man is Making Sure Thousands of Kids Are Getting Fed
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#95 | How a Young Country Artist is Marketing Her Music in 2025: Macie Rae
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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#94 | The Power of Saying Yes: Bella Balsamo's Life-Changing Story
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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#93 | Stop Waiting. Start Trying: Liam Fountain
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#92 | Breaking Barriers in Politics: Fiona Ma's Inspiring Story
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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#91 | 34 Years, One Mission: Shannon D. Dicus Serving the People of San Bernadino County
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#90 | Building Wealth Isn't Magic—It's a Plan: Malik Mallory's Financial Journey
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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#89 | The Day I Had to Save My Father in Jail: D'Andre Lampkin's Power of Perspective
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#88 | Public Servant D'Andre Lampkin | Why Growing Up in South Central Pushed Me to Serve Others
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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#87 | Reed Fox: Fighting Poverty and Strengthening Communities Through Soccer
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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#86 | Reviving America's First Black-Owned Opera House: Jonnet Solomon
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#85 | Paralyzed at 15: Zack Collie's Inspiring Comeback Story
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#84 | Trauma Didn't Win: Actress Sierra Nowak's Breakthrough Journey
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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#83 | Helping People Heal: Life Lessons from Inside a Rehab Center
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May 16, 2025 |
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#82 | Entrepreneurship Done Right | A Health & Wellness Business Success Story
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May 12, 2025 |
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#81 | Super Bowl Champion Ira Matthews: From NFL Stardom to Inspiring the Next Generation
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May 05, 2025 |
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#80 | The NFL Fan Experience You've Never Seen: Ross Rick and the Raider Nation Golf Club
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#79 | Enduring the World's Hardest Triathlon | Amputee Athlete Survives the Norseman
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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#78 | Entrepreneurship with a Purpose: How Jeff Burm is redefining Community Impact Through National Core
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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#77 | Finding Your Inspiration Through Storytelling: Insights From Screenplay Writer, Thomas Pound
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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#76 | The Pursuit of Greatness: From Incarceration To Successful Entrepreneur
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#75 | The LA Firefighter's Code: Overcoming Adversity, Family Values & Hard Work
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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#74 | How Gabrielle Walsh Balances Her Acting Career & Personal Growth: Found TV Show Insights
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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#73 | Found Actress & Her Financial Freedom: Part 1 of What's Gabrielle Walsh's Secret to Acting Success
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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#72 | Self-Discovery & Personal Growth: Natasha Elias on Acting, Identity & Chasing Dreams
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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#71 | From Hollywood Chaos to Sobriety: A Film Producer's Redemption After Addiction & Homelessness
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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#70 | Soccer as a Way of Life: Inside the Life of an Indoor Soccer Coach at Utica City FC
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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#69 | Voice of Change: Phylicia's Filmmaking as a Tool to Inspire
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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#68 | Ink and Intention: The Passion Behind Joey Cruz's Tattoo Artist's Journey
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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#67 | Transforming Lives Through Service to Others: Rafael, a Healthcare Hero Promotes Wellness
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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#66 | Inspiration for Musicians: How Jocko Deal Turned His Passion into a Full-Time Career
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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#65 | Climbing Life's Toughest Peaks: Shane's story of Battling Cancer & Finding Success in America
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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#64 | Allie's Inspirational Journey: Turning Passion for Dogs Into a Purpose-Driven Business
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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#63 | Inspiration for Content Creators: How Rickey Ortiz Turned Challenges Into Creative Success
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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#62 | How to Find Your Calling: Lessons from Filmmaker and Author Stephen Michael Kelly
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#61 | Growth Mindset Meets Environmental Awareness: Inspiring Change for a Healthier World
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#60 | Overcoming Addiction: A Sobriety Journey of Faith, Healing, and Personal Growth
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#59 | Homeless to Hero: How Joe the Poet Rose from the Streets of New York to the World Stage
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#58 | Miguel Ponce: Commitment, Discipline & Hard Work
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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#57 | Creative Hustle: Kala and Jalen Reveal the Realities of Acting
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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#56 | Chasing Goals on and the Field: Momo Gueye's Inspiring Journey from Senegal to the U.S.
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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#55 | From Foster Care to Family: Santana's Journey of Survival
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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#54 | From Cuban Roots to Hollywood: Leslie's Duty as an Artist to Inspire Change
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#53 | From Childhood Dreams to Olympic Gold: Marco Fabian's Journey to Being a Soccer Legend
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#52 | Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: A Culinary Artist's Journey into a New Acting Career
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#51 | Empowering Clients to Achieve Fitness Goals: Leslie's Journey as a Transformative Fitness Trainer
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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#50 | Taking the Big Leap: How Jhon's Risk-Taking Fueled his Acting Success.
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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#49 | A Creative Future: Tait's Vision for Music and Community in Hawaii
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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#48 | Building Community and Authenticity: Entrepreneurial Journeys and Creative Marketing in Hawaii
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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#47 | The Art of Healing: Amanda Rose's Survival Guide, Trauma Recovery and Success as an Artist
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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#46 | Breaking the Stigma: Filmmaker Jackie Quinones on Mental Health & Mental Illness
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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#45 | Nely Galan on Business Success: Financial Literacy and Mastering Money
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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#44 | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Janelle Marie Rodriguez's Finding Your Purpose and Passion
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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#43 | Chelsea Smith: A Cancer Survivor's Journey from Suffering to Healing, Acting & Producing Film
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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#42 | Drawing Art with Fire: Zachary Aronson on Pyrography and Michelangelo's Influence
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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#41 | Sation 19's Jaina Lee Ortiz: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Succeeding in Her Acting Journey
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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#40 | Finding Your Inspiration Podcast Best of Season 1: Personal Growth & Overcoming Obstacles
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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#39 | Finding Authenticity: A Conversation on Self-Discovery, Art, and Impact with Miranda Gonzalez
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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#38 | Step Up Actor Carlito Olivero and NCIS Actor Rick Mancia's Inspirational Hollywood Journey
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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#37 | American Horror Story Actress Gloria Laino & Marilyn Camacho: Sharing Resilience, Dreams, & Triumphs
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#36 | The Unbreakable: An Inspiring Journey of Paratriathlete David Whelan
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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#35 | 7-Figure Dog Walking Business: Daniel Martin's Inspiring Story from being Homeless to CEO
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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#34 | Chauntal Capri Lewis Overcoming Life's Traumas and Challenges
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May 23, 2024 |
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#33 | Women Soar Beyond Expectations: Manda Mae Emery
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May 23, 2024 |
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# 32 | FINDING LIGHT IN DARKNESS: GISLA STRINGER, AN ADMIRABLE MOTHER AND THE POWER OF FAMILY LOVE
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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# 31 | SINGLE MOTHER GABRIELLE WALSH'S INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY TO HOLLYWOOD
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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#30 TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG | CAMP DOWNEY'S INSPIRATIONAL FITNESS TRANSFORMATION CENTER
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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#29 | BEAT THE ODDS: A MUSICIAN'S MOTIVATIONAL RISE FROM DREAMS TO REALITY
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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#28 A Hispanic Couple's Inspiring Commitment and Sacrifice to Become Actors in Hollywood
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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#27 Fast & Furious Actor JJ Soira | The Importance of Fitness, Discipline, and Personal Growth while Navigating Hollywood
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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#26 Raja Iqdeimat | An Entrepeneur's Guide to Breaking Free from Corporate Shackles
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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#25 | INSPIRATIONAL RALPH LAUREN MODEL KATRINA CHIOVON: CREATING MOTIVATIONAL DREAMS ON SILVER SCREEN
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#24 | FBI Most Wanted Actor Shares Her Inspiring Bold Pursuit for Authenticity
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#23 | Paying Forward Harriet Tubman's Legacy: Abdul Tubman's Inspiring Mission on Heritage & Building Community
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#22 | Transformative Power: Learn Growth & Healing from Daniel Graulau's Inspiring Story
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#21 | Inspiration During Tough Times: How a Once Paralyzed Actress Did the Impossible
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#20 | Steve Way: Cultivating Resilience and Determination
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#19 | How Embracing the Present Transformed Shantelle's Life, and How It Can Transform Yours Too
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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#18 | Light's, Camera, Inspiration: Jason Velo's Journey to Directing and Filmmaking
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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#17 | Nick Turturro
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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#16 | Unvielivng Jeremy Luke's Journey: Perseverance and Hard Work
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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#15 | High School Teacher's Journey: Don McCord's Influence and Sacrifice for Students
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#14 | Brenda Banda: Defying Odds with Unstoppable Resilience - an Inspiring Voyage
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#13 | Dakota Meyer
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#12 | Inspiring Story of Eric Betancourt: From Prision to the Broadway Stage
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#11 | Luz Castro's Inspiring Story: Championing Immigration Policy Reform for Undocumented Immigrants
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#10 | From Rock 'N' Roll Rebel to Thriving Entrepreneur: A Compelling Business Success Story
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#9 | Lola Mendez's Success Motivation Story: Resilience, Determination, and the Pursuit of One's Dreams
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#8 | Hollywood Star's Homecoming: Part 2 of the Ramirez Family's Extraordinary Sacrifice
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#7 | Wilson Ramirez Part 1: Sacrifice, Family, & a Career in Hollywood
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#6 | Deborah Olivia Farmer: A Motivational Story Fueled by the Trifecta of Love
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#5 | Pursuing Acting Dreams with Cynthia Quiles
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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#4 | Practical Startup Business Lessons From Self-Made Entrepreneur Lloyd Vernis
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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#3 | Erin Runnion's Journey with Child Loss and her Advocacy on the Prevention of Crimes Against Children
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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#2 | Mental Health and Dealing with Depression: Karla Elizando Journey's to Finding her Meaning in Life
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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#1 | Cooking Up Success: Chris Sweeney's Rise as a Business Owner
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Aug 23, 2023 |