Episodes

“Courage is the ability to feel fear and do it anyway,” explains Gigi Butler, Founder and Culinary Creator of Gigi's Cupcakes and Author. Fourteen years ago, Gigi opened her first bakery with only thirty-three dollars left in her name. Five …

“I think we have to give ourselves permission to adequately look at what our skills are,” explains Christina Walker, Vocal Performance Coach at Christina Walker's Vocal Performance Studio and CEO of Christina Walker Communications. Christina was a vo...

“I would say you're never too old. Never too old. Go ahead,” says Rocklyn Grace. Rocklyn, a former writing and research professor, spent many years focused on teaching others to write, rather than her own creative writing. Now the author …

“I realized that I would never really get to the level of income or live the lifestyle I wanted for myself and my family if I worked for somebody else,” explains Tiffany Higgins, Founder and CEO of The Stay at …

“Our mission was to bring the community into our 3000 square foot space and bring a sense of community to Downtown Oconomowoc,” says Hilary DeVries, co-owner of Roots Coffee Bar. Heidi Latch and Hilary DeVries are two sisters from Wisconsin …

“I just know that they're counting on me,” says Julie Womble, Author and Veteran Advocate. Julie’s latest book Prized Possession is about a homeless veteran who meets a young girl, forever changing them. Julie’s strong desire to help veterans inspire...

“I do something every day that makes me afraid. That is my goal,” explains Kary Oberbrunner, CEO of Igniting Souls Publishing. Throughout his writing career, Kary has realized that fear promotes productivity. Today, Kary and Jeff explore our relation...

“51% of what we do is just telling people that we believe in them,” says Ben Griffin, Pastor and City Director of LINC Twin Cities and cousin of host Jeff Meyer. With over twenty years of pastoral experience, Ben understands …

“What is the smallest possible steps you can take? And often the smallest possible step is even smaller than we think,” says Sarah Young, Founder, and CEO of Zing Collaborative. After doing many things in the corporate world, Sarah realized …

“That was my vision, just Christians mobilizing to good and do kindness,” says Reverand Shawn Morrison, Founder and Executive Director of Good in the ‘Hood. When Reverand Shawn started his organization in 2003, he served as the Evangelism Director fo...

“Don't ever be afraid of what God asks you to do because it's what he created you to do,” says Kathy Bissen, Founder and Medical Director of SoleCare for Souls. Seventeen years ago at bible study, Kathy felt compelled by …

“If you're out helping others get to their dreams, that will come back to you,” says Nick Curran, Founder, and CEO of Numbers4Nonprofits. When a former boss called Nick for guidance with a non-profit’s financials, Nick was happy to assist. …

“I was an overnight success. Ten years in the making,” says Dave Chesson, Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave first started his career in the military and was sent around the world. Realizing that this was not his path, Dave started the …

“As faithful as God is, you have to put a plan to work and then expect God to meet you with your efforts,” says Steven Barnes, Founder and Owner of Salon Barnes & Barnes. After fourteen years of hairdressing, Steven …

“In my essence, I am a firestarter. I am a dream multiplier. I do believe that is my calling in life,” says Jeff Meyer, Move Forward Anyway host and Founder of the Dream Accelerator. After following in his father’s footsteps …

“It's not about the book. It's about who you become in the process of writing and publishing that book,” says Chandler Bolt, the founder, and CEO of Self-Publishing School and SelfPublishing.com. After dropping out of college and writing and publishi...

When seasoned entrepreneur Laurel Brown first began to build Upper House, a Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation initiative, she knew she needed someone with a background in Christian theology and business. This led Laurel to Industrial-Organizational P...

Tricia Schwechel has always been an entrepreneur. After her father passed away, she took over her family’s child care center and eventually turned it into a crafting retreat house and Airbnb. Although it hasn’t been easy, her business, Cornerstone Cr...

“We will all experience one or maybe several times where we will be gasping for breath,” says John Busacker, co-author of Gasping for Breath. At the beginning of our lives, we walked with God, and breathing felt easy. However, as …

Debbie Teike has always had a passion for helping people. As a licensed clinical social worker and a pastor’s wife, Debbie started a support group for single parents at her church. There, she saw firsthand how individuals could feel like …

Joel Henry Blaeser has always been a musician. After playing in bands in college, he discovered that his true passion is making electronic music on his laptop, completely on his own. Now, a solo artist and music producer and recently …

Ever since high school, Paul Copeland has had a passion for cigars. From watching his dad smoke a cigar while riding the tractor around the farm to creating a cigar club in both high school and college, Paul has always …

Adam Griffin never intended to start his own church. After serving many years in the same church, he found himself complacent in his role as right-hand man. It wasn’t until the Lord put him at a crossroads that Adam realized …

Twenty years ago, Tami Fleming worked as Host Jeff Meyer’s office manager. Since then, she’s had two daughters, undergone a divorce and joined several organizations to aid the unhoused population of Madison. Inspired to help those that are suffering ...