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. 1d ago

    Financial Hope - Live in Abundance and Freedom!

    This episode lays out keys to financial success, opening with motivation and a blunt personal story: starting broke, living ultra-frugal, building a real-estate/options nest—then losing it all in 2007 and learning to keep expenses low, plan for the worst, and use money to bless others (not to inflate lifestyle).  It recaps Lewis Howes’ Make Money Easy: fix your money mindset, know your money style, align cash with mission, and practice seven habits—Mindset, Mapping, Monetizing, Mastermind, Mobility, Magnet, and Mastery—plus gratitude, healing, specific goals, and continuous learning. Then it walks through Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps: $1k starter fund, debt snowball, 3–6 months’ expenses, invest 15% for retirement, save for kids’ college, pay off the house, then build wealth and give generously. Between quotes and quick wins, it spotlights a feel-good story (a team carrying a wheelchair-bound dad up a mountain) and tosses in a couple of light jokes. It closes with a challenge to audit your current money plan and adopt habits that buy peace of mind—wrapped in the reminder that you’re “more than enough” and your best days are ahead. Dr. Susan David: Take Radical Ownership of Your Emotions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000719603300 Louise Hay: Today’s Thoughts are Creating Tomorrow’s Reality. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000722579510 Joel Osteen:  Something Big is Coming Your Way https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000709797038 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  2. 4d ago

    The POWER of your WORDS

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett explores the incredible power our words have to shape our mindset, our future, and the people around us. He challenges listeners to stop speaking negatively over themselves and instead intentionally use words of hope, faith, gratitude, and encouragement, remembering that our story is never finished.  Brett also shares inspiring stories of everyday people making a difference, along with lessons on mastering emotions, handling criticism, and continuing to pursue your dreams no matter your age or circumstances.  The challenge this week is simple but powerful: pay attention to the words you speak and make sure they are building up yourself and the people you love.  Master Your Emotions, Master Your Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000786880863 Marisa Peer | Criticism Withers People and Praise Builds Them Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000786445437 Les Brown | It’s Not Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000786445437 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  3. Sep 10

    But Brett, I'm Dying Inside

    This episode centers on encouragement and resilience. The host begins by affirming listeners’ worth and reminding them they are “victors, not victims.” He leans on lessons from Elizabeth Lesser’s Broken Open, explaining how hardship can either harden us or “break us open” into growth through what she calls the Phoenix process. Themes include balancing ego and soul, embracing vulnerability, and seeing pain as a doorway to authenticity, wisdom, and deeper love. Alongside these reflections, he mixes in humor, two uplifting news stories about everyday heroes, and a weekly challenge to create an unforgettable memory with someone you love. The takeaway is clear: suffering is inevitable, but choosing gratitude, openness, and love transforms it into strength and renewal. Catherine Ponder:  Forgiveness Prospers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000721732674 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale:  I Am Greater Than Anything That Could Ever Happen To Me https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000721121130 When You Focus on Yourself, Everything Changes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000721935366 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  4. Sep 7

    It’s More Fun When Your Growing

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett focuses on the power of intentional personal growth and why becoming better doesn’t happen by accident. Drawing from John Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, he explores how consistency, self-awareness, curiosity, strong character, and stepping outside your comfort zone can help you become the person you’re capable of being.  He also shares two uplifting stories of courage and community kindness, along with podcast takeaways about finding inner peace, getting back up after failure, and protecting your happiness. The episode challenges listeners to create their own personal growth plan and take small, intentional steps toward becoming better every day.  When You Need Inner Peace: 5 Powerful Steps to Find Calm https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000786178702 Get Back Up and Try Again https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000784963276 Mel Robbins | 8 Things You Need to Hear Right Now (That Make a Surprisingly Huge Difference) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000775984138 Simple Daily Routine:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=drive_link

  5. Sep 3

    Accelerating YOUR SUCCESS!!! You DESERVE IT!!

    This episode focuses on the life-changing principle of the compound effect, which states that small, consistent actions done over time lead to massive, lasting results. The host breaks it down into seven key points, emphasizing that habits, consistency, and patience are more powerful than intense bursts of effort—and that this principle can work for or against you. Personal examples are shared (like limiting muffins and walking twice a week) to illustrate how even the smallest choices add up over time. The episode also includes two uplifting real-life stories—one about a couple who met by chance while hitchhiking, and another about a Korean restaurant serving 15,000 free meals to the community. Finally, the host recaps three motivational podcasts, drops some Zig Ziglar quotes, and issues a personal challenge to reflect on which habits you're currently compounding—for better or worse.  Emmanuel Acho: A Daily Guide to Building Unshakable Confidence https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000720467987 What’s the Difference Between DISCIPLINE And CONSISTENCY for Success https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000719860236 Terri Savelle: The 12 Skills of the Top 1% | Most Successful People Have THESE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000713076948 Compounding Effect: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_5D9obAKWWBAFUtqA6-zwmo5EBYwex4N/view?usp=drivesdk

  6. Aug 31

    Finding Your Best You

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett focuses on rediscovering the person you were before disappointments, setbacks, and life’s challenges caused you to stop dreaming as big. Inspired by Joel Osteen’s Rediscovering the Forgotten You, he encourages listeners to leave the past behind, rebuild their confidence, reignite their dreams, and believe their best days are still ahead.  He also shares inspiring stories of people helping others and recaps three powerful podcasts centered on living life fully, trusting yourself to handle whatever comes, and choosing excellence in the everyday moments. The episode closes with a challenge to remember your past victories, release fear and the need for control, and start believing and dreaming big again.  One Life, Once Chance https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000783953203 Alan Watts | Whatever Happens, I’ll Deal With It https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000783734633 The Power of Excellence https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-daily-by-motiversity/id1581058922?i=1000770798110 Simple Daily Routine:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=drive_link

  7. Aug 27

    Buckle Up - It's YOUR time to SHINE!

    This episode of A Conversation of Hope focuses on ten key principles for building a successful, fulfilling life, from mastering your mindset and caring for your body to investing in relationships, managing finances wisely, and reassessing your goals regularly. The host emphasizes daily habits like gratitude, journaling, exercise, and continuous learning, while warning against toxic influences and encouraging alignment with personal values. Inspiring real-life stories include a 4-year-old saving her teacher’s life during a medical emergency and firefighters lifting a 700-pound boulder to rescue a trapped hiker in Alaska. The show also recaps three other motivational podcasts, sharing lessons from Napoleon Hill, Anita Morin, and Robin Sherman on attitude, fearlessness, humor, and taking action. It ends with a weekly challenge to review your strengths and choose one area to improve, plus an uplifting affirmation to inspire confidence and purpose.  Napoleon Hill:  Your Strength Grows Out of Your Struggles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000719871257 Anita Moorjani:  Your Challenges Are a Gift https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000713504573 Robin Sharma: Be a Man or Woman of Action, Not Just Talk. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000718384422 Simple Daily Routine:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=drive_link

  8. Aug 24

    VICTORY FOCUSED

    Brett’s episode is all about becoming victory-focused by training yourself to notice everything that’s going right instead of letting one or two problems dominate your perspective. He explains that gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring difficulties, but recognizing that a bad moment doesn’t have to become a bad day, and he challenges listeners to deliberately look for the good and celebrate small victories.  He also shares two uplifting stories, including a daughter who helped save her dad’s struggling shoe store through TikTok and a 14-year-old who used his rodeo skills to rescue a drowning man.  He closes with lessons from Terri Savelle, David Goggins, and Victoria Osteen about consistency, pushing beyond your comfort zone, and recognizing how ordinary daily actions can prepare you for extraordinary things.  His challenge for the week is simple: whenever you catch yourself focusing on the negative, immediately refocus on three things that are going well in your life.  Terri Savelle | The Real Reason You're Not Consistent (And How to Fix It Starting Today) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast/id274538089?i=1000775655442 David Goggins | I WASN'T BORN TO BE AVERAGE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000774424653 Victoria Osteen | Finding The Extraordinary In The Routine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000773285239 Simple Daily Routine:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=drive_link

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

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  • Creator
    Brett and Shannon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Conversation of Hope With Brett
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