A Conversation of Hope With Brett

Brett and Shannon
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Positive and hope-filled; with simple, practical steps to live your best life.

  1. 3D AGO

    It’s NEVER Too Late for Your DREAMS to Become Your REALITY!

    Brett shares the personal story behind launching A Conversation of Hope, describing years of self-doubt, feeling like a failure, and how Shannon stepped in to help make his long-held dream a reality when he was struggling. He uses that journey to encourage listeners never to give up on their dreams and to ask for help when needed, emphasizing partnership, love, and perseverance. The episode weaves in powerful stories of resilience—from Wilma Rudolph and Michael Phelps to a stroke survivor who chose to keep going one day at a time—to reinforce that setbacks don’t determine outcomes. Brett also lightens the tone with humor, uplifting news stories, and podcast recommendations, closing with a challenge to take one small step toward an unfulfilled dream. The central message is hope: progress often comes slowly, but choosing not to quit can change everything. Darren Hardy:  It’s Not the Economy, The President, or Your Company.  It’s You. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000739642965 Dr. Sue Morter: When You Look for Something, That’s What You Find. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000740592743 Gary Brecka:  Best Tips for Stay Lean Through the Holiday Season https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887?i=1000741808617 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    31 min

  2. DEC 15

    Episode 41 - Celebrating 36 Years!! Special Episode!!

    In this episode, Brett reflects on 36 years of marriage and shares relationship wisdom inspired by Shannon’s top ten principles, emphasizing deep listening, kindness, teamwork, laughter, and choosing your partner daily. He reinforces these ideas with lessons from Zig Ziglar’s 60+ year marriage, highlighting intentional romance, encouragement, shared values, and treating marriage like a daily investment. Brett then pivots to uplifting real-world stories of kindness and resilience, reminding listeners how small actions can have powerful impact. He closes with insights from other leadership podcasts on time management, integrity, and using words to build people up, challenging listeners to strengthen their most important relationships. The episode ends with Brett’s signature reminder of hope, purpose, and choosing to win each day. Terri Savelle:  Changing Lessons to Help You Succeed in 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000739111060 Brian Tracy:  Your Most Precious Resource is Your Time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000739250790 Victoria Osteen:  The Power of Encouragement https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000739189200 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    30 min

  3. DEC 8

    BLISSFUL LIVING - You Deserve It!

    In this episode of A Conversation of Hope, Brett reminds listeners that they are more than enough, capable, and created to win. He introduces the concept of the “joy gap,” encouraging people to plan small and big things to look forward to as a way to boost joy and motivation. Brett shares life-changing lessons from Zig Ziglar’s Born to Win, focusing on holistic success built through mindset, values, habits, integrity, and service to others. He emphasizes that success is not accidental but comes from daily disciplines, clear goals, perseverance, and a positive attitude. The episode wraps with uplifting stories, practical wisdom, humor, and a challenge to express gratitude and encouragement to others. Gary Brecka: How Daily Gratitude Lowers Stress, Anxiety and Depression (Science Backed) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887?i=1000738647140 Denis Waitley:  You Always Project on the Outside How You Feel on the Inside https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000738488282 Carla Harris:  The Work Doesn’t Talk, You Do https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000737743350 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    31 min

  4. DEC 1

    What’s Your 10?

    In today’s podcast, Brett talks about how he used to think some people were just naturally happy, but now he knows they’re actually creating their good days on purpose. He lays out the ten things he tries to do every day — praying with his wife, starting the morning with praise music and affirmations, getting a solid workout in, eating protein, drinking water, listening to growth-focused podcasts, doing his visualization sessions, spending real quality time with the people he loves, and making sure he laughs. He goes through a huge list of optional habits we can pick from to build our own version of a “happy day” routine. He also shares two uplifting stories: the dog that survives a 100-foot fall and the heart-transplant survivor who gets the ultimate Panthers fan day. And he wraps the episode by encouraging everyone to build their own daily blueprint and reminding us our best days are still ahead.  Steve Harvey - Every Successful Person Has Done This One Thing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-mind/id1562025210?i=1000733256646 Les Brown - If You Do What is Easy, Your Life Will Be Hard https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000734175418 Joel Osteen - You Are Enough https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000735735974 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    30 min

  5. NOV 24

    LIFE LESSONS FROM A NAVY SEAL

    This episode shares the story of Navy SEAL Jason Redmond, whose early career almost collapsed due to ego until he rebuilt himself through humility, accountability, and better leadership. In 2007, he was shot multiple times during a mission in Iraq but stayed conscious, protected his team, and survived more than 40 reconstructive surgeries. While recovering, he taped a powerful note to his hospital door rejecting pity and committing to relentless optimism, which later became a viral symbol of resilience. After retiring, he dedicated his life to teaching others how to overcome adversity through mindset, ownership, and strategic action. This episode emphasizes applying Redmond’s principles — perspective, responsibility, and “getting off the X” — to your own challenges.  Keith Harrell:  People Who Smile More Live Longer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000736064829 Inky Johnson:  Your Perspective Is Destroying Your Performance https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motiv8-the-motivation-podcast-and-inspiration-podcast/id1505213616?i=1000733665620 Terri Savelle:  What I Learned Journaling Gratitude for 30 Days https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000735025135 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    35 min

  6. NOV 17

    FULLY ENERGIZED, LET’S GO!!!

    This episode focuses on Robin Sharma’s book The Energy Explosion, which teaches that your energy is the real engine of your entire life, more important than talent or intelligence. The message is that most people run half-awake and drained, but you can completely change your life by protecting your energy and building simple daily habits—morning movement, whole-food nutrition, good sleep, time in nature, and cutting out energy vampires. Sharma’s 14-day “five-elements” system (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental) is presented as a reset that can noticeably boost how you feel and perform. The episode also highlights how purpose fuels energy—when you’re aligned with something bigger than yourself, motivation becomes natural instead of forced. Overall, it’s a reminder that if you guard your energy and invest in the right habits, you can feel vibrant, focused, and fully alive every day.  Dr. Wayne Dyer:  Learn to Be Grateful, Even For What You Don’t Have  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000736391098 Della Reese: A Nasty Attitude is a Quick Way to Be Alone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000736558617 Joel Osteen:  Praying Bold Prayers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000735097128 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    28 min

  7. NOV 10

    Episode 36 - BORN TO BE GREAT!

    This episode of A Conversation of Hope centers on the book Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy, a performance coach and former pro baseball player. The host explains that the book teaches mastering one’s inner world—thoughts, emotions, and mindset—to achieve purpose-driven excellence. Its three pillars are purpose (knowing your “why”), process (focusing on effort and attitude, not outcomes), and presence (being fully in the moment). The episode highlights Murphy’s ideas that gratitude kills fear, self-talk shapes reality, and true success is peace of mind from giving your best with love and integrity. The host then recounts Michael Phelps’s journey—from childhood ADHD and Olympic glory to depression, rehab, and redemption—showing how inner peace and purpose matter more than medals. Finally, the episode closes with two uplifting real-life stories (a teen rescuing a horse from wildfire and a woman skateboarding across the U.S. to honor her late stepfather), three inspiring podcast takeaways from Lisa Nichols, a mindset episode, and Dave Ramsey’s time-management advice, ending with the reminder that your input determines your output and that “your best days are straight ahead.” Brooke Johnson Video:  https://youtu.be/6Mhn0AMy-qM?si=dBVQcoz3Tq2Lg697 Lisa Nichols - Your Future is an Intention and a Thought Away https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000735004388 Stop Your Negative Thinking and Achieve Mental Clarity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000735515766 Dave Ramsey - Figure Out What’s Important, What’s Not, What’s Urgent, What’s Not https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000735526216 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    30 min

  8. NOV 3

    Persistence, Resilience and Grit-Living Abundantly

    This episode of Conversation of Hope centers on persistence and resilience, highlighting Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics and author of Believe It. The host shares Lima’s journey from a modest upbringing and early struggles with rosacea to building a billion-dollar beauty brand that revolutionized inclusivity and authenticity. Her story emphasizes faith, perseverance, and turning rejection into redirection—proving that belief in oneself can overcome any barrier. The episode also honors the host’s wife, who became a fourth-degree black belt through determination and grit, paralleling Lima’s example of resilience. It concludes with uplifting news stories, top podcast recommendations, and a weekly challenge encouraging listeners to reignite something they’ve given up on and keep believing in their dreams.  Terri Savelle Foy: 5 Symptoms of Self-Sabotage  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000719479801 Gabby Bernstein:  Change Your Thought Patterns & Upgrade Your Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000727705176 Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel: The Person Who Won’t Read Isn’t Any Better Off Than the Person Who Can’t Read https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000730949580 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    28 min
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