Life Stories Podcast with Shara Goswick: Real People. Inspiring Stories. Making a Difference.

Shara Goswick
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Sharing Stories. Inspiring Hope. Building Connections. I’m Shara Goswick, host of the Life Stories podcast, where I sit down with people from all over the world who are helping others in unique and powerful ways. My mission is simple: to remind people that there is still good in the world. Through Life Stories, I highlight nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and everyday people who are making a difference. Each conversation is an opportunity to shine a light on kindness, resilience, creativity, and faith.

  1. 1d ago

    Beyond the Paycheck: Finding a Career That Fits with Mike Wysocki

    In this episode, I talk with Mike Wysocki about career readiness and helping students make informed decisions about their future. Mike shares what he learned after spending 30 years in tech sales, why he believes students shouldn’t simply choose a career based on money or someone else’s advice, and practical ways they can explore different careers before committing. We also talk about networking, job shadowing, trades, entrepreneurship, and the importance of knowing that there are many paths to a successful career.To connect with Mike and to order his book, visit https://careersbythepeople.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  2. 5d ago

    Small Investments, Big Impact with Forrest McSweeney: Founder of The Uplift Project

    In this episode, I talk with Forrest McSweeney, founder of The Uplift Project, a nonprofit working with small business owners and families in remote communities in Guyana. Forrest’s connection to South America began when he was just three years old, traveling with his father and experiencing communities and cultures far beyond the typical tourist destinations. Those early experiences gave him a lasting perspective on how differently people can live depending on where they are born.Forrest explains how The Uplift Project identifies hardworking entrepreneurs who have the skills and determination to grow but lack the capital to take the next step. From providing a larger oven to a baker, a sewing machine to a seamstress, or equipment to farmers, the goal is to give people the tools they need to build something sustainable for themselves and their families. We also talk about clean water, school supplies, resilience, and the lessons Forrest has learned from the people he meets. His approach is simple: listen to what people say they need, trust their ability to build, and make every dollar go as far as possible.To find out more about The Uplift Project, visit https://upliftproject.org/You can connect with Forrest on all social platforms  @UpliftProjectgy  Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  3. Sep 7

    More Than Just a Meal with Steffani Symons

    Today I’m talking with Chef Steff about food, music, community, and the courage to take a chance on yourself. From her childhood as her mom’s “sous chef” to creating private culinary experiences and her “Good News is on the Menu” project, Steff shares how cooking became a way to connect with people and bring more joy into their lives.We also talk about stepping outside your comfort zone, finding something you love, and using whatever gifts you have to help others. Steff’s message is simple: take the next step, be kind, and look for ways to make a difference.To find out more about Chef Steff's Curated Experiences, visit https://shefsteff.com/.Connect with Steff on Instagram @GoodNewsisOnTheMenu Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  4. Sep 3

    Food Can Fill a Stomach, But Relationships Can Change a Life with Marcus Walker

    In this episode, I talk with Marcus Walker, CEO of Daily Bread Ministries in San Antonio, about what it really means to help people who are experiencing poverty and food insecurity. Daily Bread rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and provides it to churches and community organizations, but Marcus explains that the ministry is about much more than putting food on someone's table. Food is a tool for building relationships, restoring dignity, and creating opportunities for deeper conversations and lasting change.Marcus and I talk about why poverty is about more than a lack of food, money, or resources, and how broken relationships can play a significant role. He shares why Daily Bread focuses on equipping churches through education, including financial and parenting courses, rather than simply meeting immediate needs. We also talk about the importance of remembering someone's name, giving people choices, and seeing the person behind the circumstances. Marcus shares how his own perspective on poverty has changed over the years and leaves listeners with a simple encouragement: don't underestimate what God can do with one small step.To find out more about Daily Bread Ministries in San Antonio, visit https://dbmsa.org/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  5. Aug 31

    You Won’t Regret the Memories You Make with Allan Glanfield

    Today I’m talking with Allan Glanfield, a Canadian entrepreneur, husband, and dad who decided that waiting for “someday” wasn’t good enough. Allan and his family packed up their lives, rented out their home, and began traveling the world with their two young children. From Greece and Italy to France, England, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, their family has embraced a lifestyle centered around spending time together, experiencing different cultures, and giving their kids opportunities to see the world from a different perspective.Along the way, Allan has also been building Chuck, a Canadian meat snack brand created from a problem his own family experienced while traveling. He shares what it’s like to build a food business without investors or a large team, why solving a real problem matters more than having perfect branding, and what he has learned from starting and failing at other businesses. Allan’s story is a reminder that you don’t necessarily have to wait until everything is perfect to make a change. Sometimes, you just have to take that first step and figure out the rest along the way.To find out more about Chuck, visit https://eatchuck.com/Connect with Allan on Instagram  @eatchuck  Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  6. Aug 27

    Pause, Reflect, and Move Forward: The Janus Plan with Jobert E. Abueva

    Today I’m talking with Jobert E. Abueva about burnout, life transitions, and what it means to pause long enough to really ask ourselves what matters. Jobert shares how his successful career running Clairol Herbal Essences eventually led him to a point of burnout where he realized he had been ignoring his own wellbeing. That experience became the turning point that inspired The Janus Plan, a six-step framework built around looking honestly at the past before deciding how we want to move forward.We talk about why so many of us struggle with resolutions, how to recognize when we’re quietly out of alignment, and why taking care of ourselves needs to come before deciding what we want to accomplish next. Jobert also shares three simple questions we can ask whenever we find ourselves at a crossroads: What has worked that we want to continue? What can we let go of? And what is this season or situation trying to teach us? This is a practical conversation for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to begin again with more intention.To find out more about Jobert and pre-order his book, visit https://joberteabueva.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  7. Aug 24

    Taking Your Health Into Your Own Hands with Kim Rogers, aka The Worm Queen

    Today I’m talking with Kim Rogers, better known as the viral “Worm Queen.” Kim spent more than 20 years working in Western medicine before her own long battle with chronic illness, endometriosis, Lyme disease, mold, and parasites led her on a very different healing journey. After feeling dismissed and without answers, Kim decided to become her own patient advocate, and that decision eventually changed the direction of her life. Kim shares how one TikTok video about her experience with parasites went viral and led her to create RogersHood Apothecary and the ParaFy Parasite Cleanse Kit. We talk about her journey from Western medicine to natural herbal products, why patient advocacy is so important to her, what it has been like to build a huge online community, and her goal of making parasite education and testing more accessible. This is a conversation about turning years of pain and frustration into a purpose that Kim hopes will help others take a more active role in their own health. You can connect with Kim through the following sites:www.RogersHood.com Podcast: What’s Eating U?! Tiktok: MrsRogersHoodInstagram: MrsRogers.HoodYouTube: MrsRogersHoodWant to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  8. Aug 20

    Brain, Gut, Body & Faith: What Really Matters for Our Health with Dr. David Teitelbaum

    In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. David Teitelbaum, an osteopathic physician, functional medicine practitioner, author, and someone who has spent more than 40 years helping people improve their health by looking beyond their symptoms. But his journey into human medicine started in an unexpected place: as a veterinarian. Dr. Teitelbaum shares the “God moment” that led him to leave veterinary medicine and pursue human medicine, and how spending a day with an osteopathic physician completely changed the direction of his career.We talk about what functional medicine really means and why Dr. Teitelbaum believes there is a place for both traditional medicine and more natural approaches to health. He explains why small, simple changes can make a difference and why being healthy isn’t about being perfect. It’s about what we do most of the time.Dr. Teitelbaum also shares what he has learned about the connection between the gut and the brain, including why digestive health can have such a significant impact on overall health. We talk about brain health, cognitive decline, nutrition, supplements, inflammation, and some of the practical things people can consider as they work toward healthier aging.To learn more about Dr. Teitelbaum and his work, visit https://www.doctor-t.com/You can get his book here: https://shorturl.at/3ycJpWant to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

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Sharing Stories. Inspiring Hope. Building Connections. I’m Shara Goswick, host of the Life Stories podcast, where I sit down with people from all over the world who are helping others in unique and powerful ways. My mission is simple: to remind people that there is still good in the world. Through Life Stories, I highlight nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and everyday people who are making a difference. Each conversation is an opportunity to shine a light on kindness, resilience, creativity, and faith.

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