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Mike is on a mission to find everyday people who are Delightful... The people I interview have attractive energy and a positive outlook on life, and I want to provide a platform for them to share their journeys and stories with you! I will uncover the life experiences of my guests, which have enabled them to look at life in such an inspiring and delightful way. Is it possible... while in our Darkest hours we are given the tools and gifts, we personally need, to find the light which leads to our greatest Delights?
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Jake is one of those guys you meet and immediately you recognize that there is something special about him. His smile and energy are contagious and you feel like he is your best friend after a few short minutes with him.
From the beginning of Jake's life "all odds were against him". His birth Mother and Father never married and separated before he was born. His mom was an alcoholic and Jake had to grow up fast, remembering many nights that he had to put her to bed. At 8 years old Jake watched his mother be handcuffed and hauled of to jail which left him feeling all alone in a big scary world. He went to live with his recovering Alcoholic Dad and Step Mom, and at first it was a stable home which Jake flourished in and got a taste a Happy Life.
In his Teenage years Jake's Step Mother committed Suicide without warning, which wrecked Jake because they became very close. Jake talks about how the community rallied around him at this point. He had friends reach out to him in love who helped him learn about God and his value as God's Son.
Faith entered Jake's life and as it did Doors opened for him to serve a two year Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which changed him. When he came home he had some "demons of the past" that he had to face.
Through the Power of Prayer and with his amazing wife, right by his side, he faced those demons head on and experienced a lot of growth as a result.
Jake is brilliant, and his life is absolutely inspiring! No matter how many times life knocks you down... Get Back Up and Never Quit. Put your Faith in God, Pray and ask for guidance, and He will take you by the hand and lead you to light, love, and joy!
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Joseph Sorensen is one of my favorite human's on this planet. Joe and I served missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Indiana Indianapolis Mission. His soul is kind, compassionate, wise and as patient as they come and his views of Humanity come from a place based on first hand experience. His story is multi-dimensional and has given him the ability to love and empathize for individuals that come from very different up brings than he had. Having been raised in a family with 3 birth siblings and 5 adopted black siblings whom Joe loves with all of his heart.
Joe began to recognize from an early age some of the challenges and difficulties his siblings faced growing up in Utah, because of their skin color, and the burdens that they had to bear from the day they were born that they had absolutely no control over. Joe speaks of the hurt he experienced when one of his adopted brothers was killed, the powerful lesson he learned about battling feelings of Anger and bitterness, and the importance of the Black Lives Matters Movement.
From his schooling at Harvard University to his experience in the Public Relations Department at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Joe has had many unique opportunities to see through different “lenses” and walks of life and he shares an inspiring message about understanding and showing true love, empathy, and Compassion for others.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
My wife Alisha and I met Rachel and her husband Kevin during the beginning stages of COVID as my wife and I were walking near Utah Lake. We stopped to play at the play ground for a few minutes and not long after Rachel, Kevin, and their kids stopped to play as well. Being the Social person that I am and due to the lack of Human contact that COVID put us all through, I had to say hello and as we got to talking Alisha and I were so grateful that God had us cross paths. They are an amazing family and have so many unique qualities accompanied by warm hearts and souls. Kevin is a Lego fan, so right away we were excited to hear all about it since our family show has become Lego Masters, and Rachel was so easy to talk to. We learned that she started a podcast called 'The Toughtist' and has spent a great deal of time studying the brain and the affect negative emotions can have on us. So of course I had to invite her to join me on the show to share. She shares some really cool insights and wisdom. I especially appreciated all of her insights for parents in helping children navigate the emotions that they feel.
As a life coach who has passed through the tragedy of losing both of her parents at a young age, Rachel has passed through dark times and found effective ways to seek light in life. Rachel is a brilliant person, full of light, and she gives some tips for processing negative emotion and feelings that enter into our lives.
Rachel speaks of a skill she calls C.O.P.E., which is an acronym she uses to define overcoming negative emotions, it stands for 1. Catch it, 2. Observe, 3. Pin Point, and 4. Experience. She talks about how to put C.O.P.E. into practice and how to let emotions "play out" or run their course and not just trying to force them out of our lives or feel ashamed we are feeling them.
Rachel is wonderful. Enjoy!
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Bailey Roquemore, blew us away. As a young 20 something fighting Glioblastoma Brain Cancer she is strong! I am in awe of the faith that she lives by and her focus on finding her "team" and surrounding herself with people who will fight this battle with her head on. Bailey's positivity and light are recognized by all she crosses paths with, which is mind blowing considering the type of Cancer she is fighting. Dan and I are proud Team Bailey Members and two of her biggest fans. Let her inspire you!
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Kristin Petrucci is a public speaker who has quite a story. After having a Grand mal seizure in her sleep she faced a new reality and couldn't connect with her old, happy self, which caused fear to come into her life and even lead her on a path near suicide. Facing an uphill battle Kristin learned tools that helped her learn face her new reality with a new found confidence and passion. She began a quest in search of Gratitude, Wonder, and Connection in her personal life and now that she has regained her life and has awakened her true self she is on a mission to give back and help others who are struggling. We love Kristin's passion and energy, and hope you will too!
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Mike discusses his path to finding delight in his life. After a childhood of unfulfilled dreams, ADHD and struggles in School, Depression, and the shame of not living up to unrealistic expectations, Mike’s life changed when he found God began to realize that service to others and getting outside of oneself provides peace and happiness, which lead him to a decision to serve a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Indiana. Although Mike’s mission was an incredible experience for him and he returned home “on fire” to continually serve others and live of service, Mike lost his footing, went through a divorce, began drinking and using drugs again, which lead to full blown addiction, and after years of this he found himself all alone in pure shame, guilt, and darkness. On the edge, contemplating suicide Mike had an experience through prayer that taught him his value to God and which gave him the courage to, rise up, face the life he had created. Mike decided to forgive himself and take ownership of his life and to carry no shame for past choices but rather to choose to see them as valuable experience that no allows him to serve others in their own dark places. He speaks about the “failures” of his life as his greatest blessings which now give him purpose, Shame as a dark lie, and rising each time we fall.