Inspiration Nation

Story of Inspiration:   In this episode we connect with Jessica Morel, a business owner,busy mom, veteran and a philanthropist.     Jessica began her career as a school teacher and served in the  joining the army reserves where she spent 8 years being sent all around the world to serve. While she was away, she found ways to make a difference through campaigning for school supplies for the children she saw in need.      When Jessica launched her own business after serving our Nation, she quickly grew and found ways to give back to Veterans as well as be an advocate for changing legislation.  Through her philanthropic spirit she has Co-Founded a non-profit that works with Veterans and raises awareness around solutions for our vets returning from service and providing for their needs..     In this episode you will find How Jessica Launched her own contribution initiative and has funded the mission What she developed to fundraise and build awareness for the Foundation How she balances leading a family, business

Story: Melissa Reese is a Holistic Practitioner, teacher, author, and speaker. She has a BA in Psychology from ASU and post-education from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, The Empowerment Partnership, and other training programs. She is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Psych-K practitioner, Life Coach, and Jikiden Reiki specialist. She has over 1,800 hours of training, which is more than the majority of people in her field. Her first book is titled “The Pursuit of Forgiveness.”   A few highlights from this interview include: When Melissa's father was ill with multiple sclerosis, her mother decided to take Melissa's father in a pain management clinic. Noticing the big change in her father and going through some dark places in her own life, Melissa discovered she wanted to help others after going down a path of inner transformation and learning powerful tools and techniques When you get clear on what you want, get out of your own way, and live,

Story: What does it mean to be an influence on someone? We explore this in today’s episode as we dive into The Go-Givers.   One of the laws that go-givers live by is, influence and being an influence means to abundantly serve others first! Today we look at how we can do this in our lives and inspire others!  A few highlights from this interview include: What does someone of influence look like to you? According to the story in The Go-Giver, your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interest first! What ways have you experienced this in your own life? How are you adding values to others? I hear some of my clients ask, “In what way can I help grow and develop our leaders at a greater level?” It’s about putting other people first. Today, I’d like you to ask yourself, What is one thing you can do to go out there and actively seek and influence them in an abundant way that leaves them better?

Story: As a young adult herself, Elisa Bell was introduced in a program called Workshops for Youth and Families that was created by Dr. Francis Milis- Yerger. These workshops were just a small chapter in her life but have created such a ripple effect for the rest of her life! Elisa shares the importance of being consistent in our children's lives. She teaches us to shine the light in these children’s lives and let them know their worth! A few highlights from this interview include: The founder Dr. Frances Mills-Yerger developed Workshops for Youth and Families to teach interpersonal communication skills to teenagers through games. They’ve learned respect, leadership, resilience, communication skills, and so much more! These types of games are games that will teach these young adults how to dive into their own leadership and communication and most importantly, they learn how to trust one another. Elisa has been through the workshops herself and she shares the impact it has had on her personally. Once Elisa gr

Story: Wendy’s journey began in real estate for nine years and have built a business where she is no longer in sales but is able to build other assets to create additional wealth. She says that in nine years she is living a life where she is able to do the things that she loves. Some of those things are teaching quantum leap, and charity work. A few highlights from this interview include: Wendy shares the different way to give strategically in her business. She mentions a charity that she is affiliated with “Heros for children” which is a charity that helps families pay for things that insurances don’t pay for when their children are terminally ill. Wendy gives her time to help host fundraising events for the charity! Wendy mentions to think big and act small. She shares how she thinks of big goals and proceed with achieving that goal with small acts. When Wendy started her business, she thought of her family first! She did not want to work 14 hours and be away from family so she stayed focus on that ONE thi

Today on the show, I am sharing my thoughts on the book, High-Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard!   What is your why? Do you seek clarity in the work that you do? Does it serve a personal purpose? Join me as I go over some questions to ask yourself when it comes to seeking clarity and live a purposeful life!   A few highlights from this interview include: Why do we have the need to seek clarity? I discuss the power of knowing your personal purpose and why we do what we do on a day to day basis. Here are some questions for you to help find clarity in your purpose! Can you see the difference you are making every day? What is the spirit of service to others that inspires you to do what it is that you do every single day? Today, I’d like to challenge you! Go back to your why. Why do you do what you do?  

A quantum leap means to have a slight yet significant change! Quantum Leap is a program that was created by Gary Keller of Keller & Williams. I share the mission of this program and how it's impacting the lives of so many young adults between the ages of 18-24! We are teaching them how they can live a life by design. I've seen lives be transformed by others that have taken this one day course and it really just starts by having a conversation. Are you having intentional conversations at the dinner table? A few highlights from this interview include: Quantum Leap is a program created by Gary Keller for young adults. His mission with teaching these young adults to live a life they want and how to focus on your ONE goal. How this program really helps others realize that they can really live an intentional life. I talk about the power of a company! Quantum Leap was created by a real estate company yet this program talks about life paths and living an abundant life.  How a simple conversation can really trans

We all will go through hard times but it’s up to you in the way that you heal! You can pull the positive out of the tragedy! My guest, Diana Collins shares her powerful story of how she took a painful loss and turned it into something that inspires Mothers all around the world! When Diana hit her darkest days, she decided to take a leap and quit her job. Starting her own business and nonprofit was never in the plan, she just wanted to focus on healing but what was also included in her healing was the creation of this huge movement for mothers! Listen to her story and be inspired and remember that no matter where you are at in life, there is also a reason to keep going!   Full Shownotes: http://yourlifeofcontribution.com/011

Story Today, I am talking about a type of giving that so many of us forget and that’s giving ourselves the gift of self-care! A few highlights from this interview include: I share a story of when I was working with a coach and he asked me to write down all of my priorities. The list included my business, my nonprofit, and my family. My coach noticed something that was missing on that list and it was ME! That really opened my eyes and realize that I AM a priority! When you can take care of yourself, the better you can take care of others. I break down the different ways of filling up our take. These can be as simple as making sure that you had lunch today! I share some tips on how I made sure that I was making sure that I was a priority. Also, as you are listening to this, write that 3 things that fill you up! What gives you joy? Make sure you are fitting these into your schedule!   Reach out to your support system. Look to the people that inspire you the most. Going to these people for help is also an exampl

Today, I am sharing my thoughts on a book called, “The Simple Act of Gratitude”. It’s a story about a man who was in his darkest lowest moments in life and even when things were not looking good for him, he still found gratitude in his life and started sending thank you letters to everyone that has given him something even if it was from that person’s time and energy. However, these were not just simple thank you letters, he really dug deep and shared his gratitude in the smallest things.   When was the last time you sent someone a thank you letter? I challenge YOU to do the same and watch how much your appreciation in even the smallest things will grow! A few highlights from this interview include: I share my thoughts on “The Simple Act of Gratitude” and how it was a complete game changer in the way we say Thank you to someone! In this book, the author John Kralik talks about really appreciating everything and everyone in your life. For example, John set a goal to send a thank you letter to everyone in hi

Ashley’s extraordinary daughter Emma was just three years old when she told her mother that she wanted to help her community by feeding the homeless. As her Mother, Ashley was touched by how much her daughter wanted to help others. So, set she made it her mission to find ways for her daughter to do just that! In our interview, we share how we were first introduced and the difference all of the children are making at The Kid 4 Kid foundation! We also talk about what you can do for your child if they come to you with a passion for giving!   A few highlights from this interview include: Ashley shares how her 3-year-old daughter, Emma was inspired to give to the homeless in a big way! When Emma was just 6 years old, she wrote an “I had a dream” paper for Martin Luther King day and instead of writing about going to Disneyland, she wrote that she dreams of a place where no one would be sick and that she would be able to help feed the homeless! As a real estate agent, Ashley shares her family agreement where she ta

Kathy’s journey to Contribution began in high school when a teacher invited her to begin volunteering her time to work in a special program to help low-income students.  She shares her journey of begin inspired to continue working with kids through her college years, and then take this work to a whole new level later after working with Operation Dream in San Francisco.  Kathy began to connect the needs in the community with the kids, to a Vision that was developing in her heart on how to make a bigger difference. With that inspiration, she partnered with PSI World, a Non-Profit Organization, and started the very first Camp Choice.     The purpose of Camp Choice is to empower youth to create positive change in themselves and their communities by realizing the power of choice, responsibility, and their effectiveness as positive leaders.   A few highlights from this interview include: If you’re wondering what transformation might be possible when we come from contribution, Kathy shares her personal experience a

“Even if you feel like you have nothing to give, you have to figure out how to give!”  - Brandon T. Adams Brandon T. Adams shares his story of contribution and how just giving your time and talents can be far more valuable than donating money to a cause you believe in. Lend a helping hand and don’t expect anything in return. A few highlights from this interview include: - Brandon and I talk about how he is contributing to the community through video content and inspire others to go after their own dream! - What were the biggest things Brandon has learned from reading, Think and Grow Rich and what shifted in him to give more and add value? - I ask Brandon about the hard days! How can we still add value to others even if we feel like we have nothing to give! - Brandon explains what his brand, Live to Grind really means to him. It’s more than the hustle, it’s living every day as if it’s your last! - He shares two stories that inspired him to start living the life he wanted! - We talk about Brandon’s next big fi

Even in freezing weather, Colin will still go door to door asking for contributions to make a difference! Colin George and his team are dedicated to every nonprofit they work for! He says it’s much more than just asking for donations, it’s having the mindset of being a giver and being passionate about the organization you are working for! We talk about how Colin found his passion in giving, the change he has seen in his own life, and what the world would look like if we all lived a life of contribution. A few highlights from this interview include: - Colin shares the secret to knocking on people's door and asking for contributions! - What is “World Vision” and what is their mission in the world? - How Colin trains his team to understand the organization’s mission and value. When you’re passionate about the mission, it empowers you to inspire others to contribute! - What kind of change does he see in his team? How has this work changed their mindset? - How Colin keeps his team motivated to go out and ask for d

What would your life look like if your success came through helping others succeed? On this episode, I share with you the six human needs and how you can apply that in your everyday life! Those humans needs are: Certainty Uncertainty Significance Connection & Love Growth Contribution A few highlights from this interview include:- How you can apply the six human needs in your life. - How we all have a need for certainty. - Mandi explains the human need for variety. - How we want to feel needed and wanted. - Our need to bond with others. - Mandi shares how growth and contribution lead to happiness.

Focus: While most students focus on where the best parties are, Lucas Bryner sought ways to help prevent suicide. He saw a big problem among his classmates and wanted to make a change. So, he created a social media account full of inspiring messages and videos -- these alone helped thousands across the country and he hopes to help many more!   A few highlights from this interview include: - Lucas noticed something happening in his high school and he shares what he did to create a big change for his classmates. - Lucas started a social media account called “Inspiration with Lucas” where he posts positive messages to encourage other young adults and prevent suicidal deaths. These posts later inspired him to create short Youtube videos to share inspiration there too. - What inspired Lucas to start such an amazing project. - Lucas shares some tips on how to deal with the negative thoughts that we struggle with daily. - How important it is to surround yourself with positive people. - What are some of Lucas’s goals

Story:   Are you taking action in your contribution?   Welcome back to Inspiration Nation! Today on the show, we talk to Michael Dash and discover the way that he is taking action in contribution! He shares the story of running marathons to help raise thousands for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We learn why he is so passionate about this organization and how he has implemented giving to his team at Parallel HR!   A few highlights from this interview include: - Michael shares some ways that he is currently giving back today. - We talk about how to choose what organization to give back to (Hear what Michael says about how we tend to choose the causes that move us) - I ask Michael how that contribution has impacted his life. - Michael shares his contribution by running four marathons through Team in Training and was able to raise $5000 each marathon to go towards The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - How Michael was able to raise so much money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, plus tips on fundrai

Since he was 4 years old, Aidan has been inspired to give, no matter how big or small! Ever since, he’s been inspiring and teaching others to do the same!   Aidan shares his journey and the lessons he’s learned through giving. He shows us all where to start, no matter our age! Giving can be as simple as greeting a stranger in the grocery store. It doesn’t have to be difficult; you just have to be your authentic self!   A few highlights from this interview include: - How Aidan started his whole journey at the age of just 4! - Aidan shares what is was like to have Tony Robbins as a mentor. - What Aidan has learned in leadership around giving. - Aidan shares some advice on how to start giving and giving authentically. - How his mother inspired him to give. - Aidan shares what he is most passionate about now. - How giving can be as simple as just saying hello to a stranger! - How to give even when facing challenges in your own life.   Guest:   Aidan is a 17-year-old musician, speaker and singer/songwriter, but hi

What are you contributing in your community?   Welcome to Inspiration Nation with Mandi Monaghan! A place to discover and be inspired by leaders contributing amazing things to the world!   In this episodes, Mandi shares her story and how she came to realize that success is much more than money! See how she found a new joy by making a difference in her community and more!   Reach out and share with us about your journey too.   A few highlights from this interview include: Mandi shares the types of interviews you can look forward to on this podcast. Where the inspiration came from to start this show! Mandi shares her story about giving and helping others. What inspired Mandi to become an entrepreneur? How she went around building a business with a baby in her arms! How Mandi took the success in her real estate business was able to fund her nonprofit. Impactful Quotes “I realized what mattered most and I started prioritizing my life in a whole new way.” - Mandi Monaghan “I decided to seek a whole new level of