Dream. Believe. Do.

Dennis Hodges
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Dream. Believe. Do.

We all have dreams. We just need to believe in ourselves and pursue them. In this podcast, Dennis Hodges shares stories of normal people who have achieved (or are working on) their dreams. People just like you. Each of the interviews has at least one pearl of wisdom in it, some inspiration and the occasional “ah, ha!” moment that will hopefully encourage you to move toward your dream.

  1. Be your own Medici

    05/27/2017

    Be your own Medici

    It’s one thing to say, “I’m going to travel one day” and another to not only travel, but pick up every four months and move to a new country. Colin Wright left his promising corporate career seven years ago, packed his bag, hit the road and created a way to sustain his new lifestyle as he travels. I caught up with him in Wichita, Kansas, of all places.

    42 min
  2. If you just get up and go to work, eventually some good things will happen.

    05/13/2017

    If you just get up and go to work, eventually some good things will happen.

    BJ Dumond’s first day as a pizza restaurant owner went down, literally, in flames. After that tumultuous opening, BJ survived and, today, is CEO of Simple Simon’s Pizza, a restaurant chain with 200 stores in a 10-state area. His story is one of belief, loyalty and getting up and going to work.

    33 min
  3. Go full on and when it happens, it happens

    04/29/2017

    Go full on and when it happens, it happens

    Angela Parrish studied music education in university, suppressing her desire to perform as a soloist and devoting a great deal of time to accompanying others on the piano. Not any more. Today, she is a jazz singer and composer living - and working - in Los Angeles, which is no small feat. Angela’s voice is recognized by millions – at a minimum you’ve heard her singing the opening number in the film “La La Land”. I had a chance to visit with her about her journey from Kansas to landing that gig.

    39 min
  4. You have to have your eyes wide open

    04/15/2017

    You have to have your eyes wide open

    Alejandro Vasquez Salinas knew from a young age that he wanted to be an artist. Despite the objections of his parents he studied art in university and now makes his living as an artist and curator. Growing up in Colombia, Alejandro was exposed throughout his life to ongoing wars – with the drug cartels as well as rebel groups. It was during his Master’s studies in the Netherlands that his eyes were opened to the concept of using art as an alternative solution to conflict for communicating opposing ideas.   Today, he’s the Director of the Paul Bardwell Gallery at Centro Colombo Americano, a leading art institution in Medellin, Colombia.

    37 min
  5. If you’ve got the vision, do it, and then things will happen; things will conspire.

    04/01/2017

    If you’ve got the vision, do it, and then things will happen; things will conspire.

    Having a vision, knowing what you want and where you want to go is key to starting something new. Chris Webster says that's where a lot of people get stuck. After leaving his comfy corporate job with its perks, Chris struck out on his own, pursing a dormant passion and is making it work.

    29 min
  6. Tony Rocco: Sharing your passion with others

    03/18/2017

    Tony Rocco: Sharing your passion with others

    Tony Rocco has the energy level of 100 men. By day, he’s a schoolteacher in North Philadelphia; by night – and on weekends, and during holidays, and over summers – he teaches photography to youth in Philadelphia and in the country of Colombia. What started out as a single workshop more than 10 years ago has evolved into a personal mission, touching the lives of hundreds upon hundreds of children.

    45 min
  7. My goal is the feeling of feeling free

    03/04/2017

    My goal is the feeling of feeling free

    Carmen Alzner is a filmmaker who lives a life that’s open to possibilities; always seeking and finding new ways to learn, grow and explore. She’s found that just asking has opened doors and opportunities for her throughout her career, starting when she was just a young girl.

    28 min
  8. All because a professor said, “You need to take risks in life.”

    02/18/2017

    All because a professor said, “You need to take risks in life.”

    Michael Cooper is the Director at Colombo Americano, a language culture center in Medellin, Colombia. Michael originally came to Colombia on a two-year contract to teach 6th grade. That was more than 30 years ago. It happens. He arrived before the infamous drug wars led by Pablo Escobar and stayed during and after them – for reasons even he can’t explain. I had a chance to visit with him when I was in Colombia.

    46 min
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We all have dreams. We just need to believe in ourselves and pursue them. In this podcast, Dennis Hodges shares stories of normal people who have achieved (or are working on) their dreams. People just like you. Each of the interviews has at least one pearl of wisdom in it, some inspiration and the occasional “ah, ha!” moment that will hopefully encourage you to move toward your dream.

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  • Creator
    Dennis Hodges
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2017
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Creatalyst LLC. All rights reserved
  • Show Website
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