Create A MES stephen fenton

They say to be a winner in life, "it takes a village"!!! Well that village can be something as simple as, your teammates on a volleyball team!!! Join us in Episode 10 of Create A MES when we hear from a former player of host Stephen J Fenton, Maria Pansari!!! Maria, who was a Two Time, Back To Back State Champion High School Volleyball Player, was able to take herself "out of her comfort zones", as she expanded her volleyball career into NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Volleyball!!! Listen to Maria's stories through her career on and of the volleyball court as she learned that sometime you "Just Have To Go For It"!!!! Weather it's leaping across the air on a ropes course activity called Leap Of Faith, or about to play for the winning point in a State Championship Match, "Just Go For It" is not only a philosophy that you can experience on the court, but rather a lifestyle to live every day of your life!!!! Keep that feeling alive within you that if you do "Just Go For IT", no matter if you make that winning ace point in a game point of a third set of a volleyball match, or losing the point, either way you face your fear and never lower your standard, and always in all experiences in your life to, "Just Go For It"!!!!

Be ready to hear the story of a Miracle, in the midst of a Nightmare...In Episode 9, I am joined by another former teammate from my high school running days, Josh Kestler.  I was honored to share the track with Josh as teammates, I am even more privileged to have shared this time to learn about a young man named Jake Kestler who exemplified the statement, "Tough As Nails!!!"  Josh shares the story of his son Jake, the extreme battle Jake experienced with his illness, and the simple fact that through Jake and his families traumatic time, Jake was "the toughest kid you could ever imagine!!!"  You will hear a difficult story that will, that will test your emotions, and yet through the entire experience Josh will share the lessons Jake taught him, his wife and their family in how to "smile" through the pain, and simply "never ask why."  Jake is a hero to Josh, his wife Galiete and Jake's siblings Lily and Luke and will forever be The Miracle In Their Life!!!

In Episode 7 I "get connected" with a family member who I didn't know went through some tremendous personal growth on her way to finding her own Spirituality!!!  One of my 13 first cousins, Tracy Hermes joins me for an episode I am sure you will be able to find your way inward!!!  Hear of Tracy's relationship that lead her through a path of resentment all the way to finding an angel in her life!!!  Listen to Tracy's personal definition of becoming spiritual and finding God in many facets, even (GOD) Going OutDoors.  Connect with Tracy's ideals on learning who she was as it may have taken her many years to unpile some insecurities to finding her inner peace.  Learn how Tracy was able to put her own life wisdom to work as she wrote her first book that is available on Amazon; "Wizardly Wit & Wisdom"!!!  You will certainly hear a story and learn a little of the battle to "quiet yourself" to live the enriched life you deserve!!!

Get Ready For This Crazy Long Journey!!!!!  You're in for a "raft up" trip in Episode 6, as I am joined by a young yet life experienced man, Stephen Sottosanti!!!  Listen to the story that almost changed Stephen's life forever, yet looking back on it now, he would't change a thing about it.  Learn of Stephen's family, as it extends past his three brothers and one sister, into his "Roll Tide" Family.  Listen to how Stephen truly used his own MES to begin healing in all facets of his life.  Hear of Stephen's growth internally as he learned one his greatest lessons of life, asking for help.  Learn about Stephen's change of perspective and how the strong, fit young man he was was a reflection of the balanced, tough adult he has become!!!!!   

In Episode 4 I am brought back to my past, almost thirty years into the past, as I had the honor of speaking with former teammate from my high school cross country and track running days, Sean "Mac" McGrath!!!  As a current Navy Commander Family Physician, hear Mac (as referred too throughout the episode) and his story of how he "ran" his way into the Naval Academy.  You'll learn about Mac and mine life touching tough and fair track coach, Coach T.  As in this episode we all become "plebs", as Mac explains are new recruits into the Naval Academy, become engulfed in Mac's stories that lead him to feel the patriotism to serve upon the Gulf War, and how his past experiences both tragic and rewarding were able to shape his moral back bone through his life.  You certainly will be able to listen to Mac's stories , hear the break downs he shares and the build ups he encountered and take something small from this episode to being a bigger part of what is important to your life!!!

It all started here!!!  In Episode 3, I am honored to be joined by a long time friend and extremely rich and musical driven guitarist, David "Delux" Mondragon!!!  As the sole guitarist of the well known hard core band Etown Concrete, Dave is able to share with our listeners his story of how music literally drew him in at the age of 3, and became not only his life's work but rather his life passion.  Dave goes on to explain that the success of Etown Concrete came from the brotherhood of his band members, and even a little "uncontrollable giggling" they shared together!!!  You will be captured throughout the episode in listening to Dave's philosophies as he examples the true definition of "Creating a MES"!!!  Dave explains that playing the guitar is the most humbling experience, as everyday the guitar calls to him to play, at the same time reminds him how much he has left to learn!!!  So sit down, put your life on hold for this episode, and hear the story of how Dave went from one Rockstar life to another Rockstar life!!!