Tangential Inspiration

Teresa Wymetalek and Colleen Torgerson

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Tangential Inspiration Podcast

We are two ordinary moms that are looking for inspiration anywhere we can find it. Our journey will cover people, groups, and even sometimes animals, that inspire us by making the world a better place. Our search for inspiration can sometimes take us on a bit of an unexpected trip, off on a tangent if you will. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us.

9 SEPT

Episode 171: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities - Nick Vujicic

Life can sometimes get crazy busy, and that is where we are right now. Apologies for the delay in getting this episode out, but it is worth the wait. In this episode, we talk about Dennis Connors who just won a Silver Medal in the Paris Paralympics in cycling. Then there is a deep dive on the incredible Nick Vujicic, a preacher and inspirational speaker, who has tackled life despite being born without arms or legs. Finally, there is Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhu...

31 min
14 AUG

Episode 170: Kristina Kuzmic Can't Fix Everything

Welcome to episode 170. We have a little bit of everything in this episode, baseball, parenting, the Olympics and mental health. Just a quick warning, while not at all explicit, there are some more adult issues dealing with mental health in this episode, so parental discretion is advised. We talk about Drew Robison trading tragedy for hope. Then a bit more mental health discussing the funny, smart, and pretty dang wise Kristina Kuzmic, a new hero of mine. Then we...

27 min
29 JUL

Episode 169: The Ukrainian Olympic Team

Welcome to another episode of Tangential Inspiration. There is a lot of great stuff in this episode. We talk about Ann Burgess, one of the people who created criminal profiling within the FBI. Then we talk about the Ukrainian Olympic team and some of the incredible things they had to endure while preparing for the 2024 Paris Summer Games. And then we finish off with Sgt. Rex, the incredible story of a marine and his dog. There is some great inspiration to be had....

30 min
19 JUL

Episode 168: Luma Mufley - The Power of Belonging

We have a great episode for you, guaranteed to bring you some inspiration. Teresa starts off talking about of all things, mushrooms, and their power to help clean up toxic waste. Then she tells the story of how one refugee to America joins a whole community together through soccer, changing the life for many other refugees and townsfolk alike. Finally, the world lost two dear people last week, Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Richard Simmons, so we have a little tribute to their amaz...

25 min
7 JUL

Episode 167: Jamie Kern Lima - Everybody is Worthy

Welcome back to the Tangential Inspiration Podcast! This is a quick episode today, but the stories come tightly packed with inspiration. Teresa will first talk about a man who is bringing the laundromat to homeless populations in Atlanta. Then she dives into the amazing Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of It Cosmetics, and an amazing reminder of the power of tenacity, passion, and compassion. And she finishes up with a school in Iowa that rewards students with school credi...

17 min
2 JUL

Episode 166: Bob Moore - People Before Profits

Arrrrgh. We were all set to get this podcast out on time, and then our dumb cat escaped and led us on a merry chase through the neighborhood. Anyways, this is a great episode. Lots of inspiration to be found. We start with a woman who is ensuring that Black children get the same opportunities to learn to the life saving ability to swim. Then we get into Bob Moore, who with his wife Charlee, created an international company out of an old mill and showed their empl...

24 min
24 JUN

Episode 165: Marilyn and Ella - An Unlikely, But Wonderful Friendship

Still trying to lock down a new schedule, but this is an episode you do not want to miss. Hear about a UK foundation that is taking inner-city kids on wilderness expeditions around the world, the amazing story of the friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald, and the inspiring non-profit Rahabs-Sisters.org that is helping women recover from trauma. There is something for everybody to find inspiring. Have a listen.#BeKindSend us a textWe would love to hear from yo...

28 min
15 JUN

Episode 164: The Determined Srikanth Bolla

We are slowly getting back into the swing of things. This episode overflows with inspiration. First, an unlikely runner stuns all of Australia with an amazing feat of determination. Then you will hear the awesome story of Srikanth Bolla, a blind entrepreneur who is changing how business is done in his company in India. Finally, there is a heartwarming story about a grandma and her grandson who heal their relationship as they tour national parks. You are going to ...

23 min

We are two ordinary moms that are looking for inspiration anywhere we can find it. Our journey will cover people, groups, and even sometimes animals, that inspire us by making the world a better place. Our search for inspiration can sometimes take us on a bit of an unexpected trip, off on a tangent if you will. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us.

Creator

Teresa Wymetalek and Colleen Torgerson
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

172
Rating

Clean
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