The Drumbeat of Life DonJay Rice

Welcome to The Drumbeat of Life podcast, where your always curious host, DonJay Rice, speaks with a wide variety of servant leaders to uncover the drumbeat of their lives.
A drumbeat is what keeps someone motivated, keeps their joy alive, and refills their cup every day. Drumbeats can be found through our highest highs or our lowest lows. Through this podcast, you and I will learn how to implement these drumbeats to better our own lives and relationships.
This week's guest is witty and wise Kimberly Stuart. When Kim transitioned from teaching ESL to a stay at home mom to her young kiddos, she felt an unmistakable calling to the written word. What began as a borderline compulsion to write has blossomed into a successful writing career, mentorship and coaching of other aspiring authors, two successful podcasts, and awesome public speaking opportunities.
In this episode Kim talks to us about intentions and boundaries when you hear your drumbeat and start following its call. She urges anyone who is starting to pursue a new (or revisit an old) passion to carve out time for it wherever you can and communicate with loved ones about your workload during busy seasons of your life. Kim also shares her experience finding out who her biggest cheerleaders are - and how you can suss out those special people in your life.
Remember, listeners - there’s a beautiful drumbeat inside of every one of us. Let’s discover it together!
SHOW NOTES: https://donjayrice.com/oreo-people-with-kimberly-stuart/
KIM'S BIO:
Kimberly Stuart grew up in Iowa, where she learned to be snobbish about corn on the cob and good storytelling. Stuart is the author of eight novels, including Sugar, Heart Land, and the Heidi Elliott series. Her books have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Huff Post, and the Chicago Sun-Times, and Publishers Weekly.
She and New York Times-bestselling author Bob Goff have coached hundreds of aspiring authors through their executive coaching, online courses, and events at The Oaks Retreat Center. Kim's solo podcast, For Real with Kimberly Stuart, launched in fall 2021. A joint podcast with Goff, The Writing Room, launched in fall 2022.
Stuart has made her home in Minneapolis, Houston, Chicago, Costa Rica, Nebraska, and Iowa, where she now lives with her brave husband and three wily children.

WHAT KIM IS READING:
Louise Penny
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

FOLLOW KIM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.stuart.writes/
Website: www.kimberlystuart.com
For Real Podcast: https://www.kimberlystuart.com/podcast
Books: https://www.kimberlystuart.com/books

Welcome to The Drumbeat of Life podcast, where your always curious host, DonJay Rice, speaks with a wide variety of servant leaders to uncover the drumbeat of their lives.
A drumbeat is what keeps someone motivated, keeps their joy alive, and refills their cup every day. Drumbeats can be found through our highest highs or our lowest lows. Through this podcast, you and I will learn how to implement these drumbeats to better our own lives and relationships.
This week's guest is the remarkable Dr. Lori Basey. On her journey from occupational therapist to trauma-informed disaster response expert to non-profit founder and president, she's learned so much about the resiliency of the human brain and spirit. In this episode we discuss empathy, the role connection plays in healing, and the power of Christ to bring the most unlikely people together in mission and fellowship. Every single one of us has something valuable to offer - Dr. Lori is here to remind us of that truth.
Remember, listeners - there’s a beautiful drumbeat inside of every one of us. Let’s discover it together!
SHOW NOTES: https://donjayrice.com/overcoming-trauma-with-dr-lori-basey/
DR. LORI'S BIO:
Dr. Lori Basey knows no limits when working with traumatized populations and mobilizing others to respond to devastation. Since 1991, she has specialized in acute psychiatric care, including trauma-informed therapeutic intervention following the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building bombing as well as the 9/11 disaster in NYC and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. She is an expert consultant in trauma associated with war, exploitation, and natural disaster.
In 1997, Dr. Basey and her husband, Dr. Tom Basey, DDS, began responding internationally with their professional expertise. Dr. Lori Basey has traveled to many countries, including Israel, Honduras, Haiti, Belize, Moldova, India, Turkey, and Sierra Leone, in response to manmade and natural disasters.
In 2006, Dr. Basey co-founded No Boundaries International (NBI), a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers in Oklahoma City, OK. As President of NBI, Dr. Basey provides training on trauma-informed care and mobilizes volunteers to help those in the local community, especially those affected by human trafficking.
WHAT DR. LORI IS READING:
The Gospel of Mark
Books by John Maxwell
Lead Like it Matters by Craig Rochelle
Business Made Simple by Donald Miller
FOLLOW DR. LORI:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoBoundariesInternational
Website: https://www.nbint.org/
ECourse: https://www.nbint.org/ecourse
Podcast: https://www.nbint.org/podcast

Welcome to The Drumbeat of Life podcast, where your always curious host, DonJay Rice, speaks with a wide variety of servant leaders to uncover the drumbeat of their lives.
A drumbeat is what keeps someone motivated, keeps their joy alive, and refills their cup every day. Drumbeats can be found through our highest highs or our lowest lows. Through this podcast, you and I will learn how to implement these drumbeats to better our own lives and relationships.
This week's guest is none other than a former lawyer turned author, philanthropist, and dedicated guide to whimsy, Bob Goff. In this episode, Bob and I dig deep into how to find your joy, stop overthinking, and most importantly start doing. Bob shares his secrets to avoiding the trap of distraction on the way to achieving those big dreams we all have, no matter how long it's been since we put those dreams aside.
Remember, listeners - there’s a beautiful drumbeat inside of every one of us. Let’s discover it together!
SHOW NOTES: https://donjayrice.com/bob-goff-think-it-do-it/
BOB'S BIO:
Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Love Does, Everybody Always, Dream Big, and Undistracted. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in India, Uganda, Nepal, Somalia, Afghanistan, USA, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ukraine, Israel, and Burkina Faso. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob continues to be inspired by friendships he’s developed with others around the world who live their lives pursuing strategic ways to help others. You can typically find Bob writing and taking calls from his boat, welcoming people to The Oaks—his Southern California retreat center, or at an event speaking. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids and grandkids.
WHAT BOB IS READING:
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
FOLLOW BOB:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobgoff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobgoff
Website: https://www.bobgoff.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobGofflovedoes
FOLLOW DONJAY:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donjayrice/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donjayrice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/DonJay-Rice-Author-Speaker/100087519799104/
Website: https://donjayrice.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZdfT3yeJhjCnSYNkXFV3g?app=desktop

Welcome to The Drumbeat of Life podcast, where your always curious host, DonJay Rice, speaks with a wide variety of servant leaders to uncover the drumbeat of their lives.
A drumbeat is what keeps someone motivated, keeps their joy alive, and refills their cup every day. Drumbeats can be found through our highest highs or our lowest lows. Through this podcast, you and I will learn how to implement these drumbeats to better our own lives and relationships.
This week's guest is Branden Terrell. Most people have never heard of Branden - and if you have, what you've heard may be shocking. Until recently (September 2022, to be exact), Branden was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison for an extremely serious offense. During his ten years and seven months in prison, Branden underwent a major personal and spiritual transformation and now strives to help others do the same.
In this episode, Branden and I discuss healthy ways to approach new beginnings. Branden shares his hopes, anxieties, and challenges when he had to restart his life after ten years of incarceration, and what you can take from that and apply to your own restarts. Whether it's a new job, moving to a new city, or rebuilding after a loss, there's something each of us can learn from Branden.
Remember, listeners - there’s a beautiful drumbeat inside of every one of us. Let’s discover it together!
SHOW NOTES: https://donjayrice.com/branden-terrell-starting-over
WHAT BRANDEN IS READING:
H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick
Undistracted by Bob Goff
It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn
Blitzscaling by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman
FOLLOW BRANDEN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenterrellcoaching/
Website: https://brandenterrell.com/
The Incarcerated-Ran Film Company Branden Helped Found: https://forwardthisproductions.org/
FOLLOW DONJAY:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donjayrice/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donjayrice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/DonJay-Rice-Author-Speaker/100087519799104/
Website: https://donjayrice.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZdfT3yeJhjCnSYNkXFV3g?app=desktop

Welcome to The Drumbeat of Life podcast, where your always curious host, DonJay Rice, speaks with a wide variety of servant leaders to uncover the drumbeat of their lives.
A drumbeat is what keeps someone motivated, keeps their joy alive, and refills their cup every day. Drumbeats can be found through our highest highs or our lowest lows. Through this podcast, you and I will learn how to implement these drumbeats to better our own lives and relationships.
The show launches February 1st, 2023! New episodes will be available on the 1st and 15th of every month.
Remember, listeners - there’s a beautiful drumbeat inside of every one of us. Let’s discover it together!