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407. Dreaming BIG… Painting BIG WALLS & Reviving HOMETOWNS! - An interview with Artist Calina Mishay

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Release Date: 08/01/2024

422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...

421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...

420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...

419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...

418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...

417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...

416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...

415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...

414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...

413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver

DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...

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Today… we’re talking with one of my favorite humans… Calina Mishay.

Cal… first joined me… way back… on episode 185. And if you follow Cal… you know she’s doing some amazing work as an artist based in Texas.

She grew up in a small town and overcame a lot! She started to build a flourishing art career and then a few years ago, Cal expanded her work and started tackling urban street art… making these amazing 3 story-high murals in small towns around the US.

As she’s been doing it… she’s also infusing new life into these small towns where she’s doing these murals… and she’s been uncovering all these amazing stories and hidden gems in these small towns too.

And guess what? NOW Cal is bringing these stories to the world through her brand new TV show called… “Cal’s Hometown Revival!”

It’s been a heck of a journey to get here…

I’m soooo excited for this conversation… so let’s get to it!

LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAL:

Cal’s TV SHOW: https://www.calshometownrevival.com/

Cal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calinamishay/

Cal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calinamishay/

CAL’S PAST DTD EPISODE:

Be sure to check out Cal’s first time on DREAM THINK DO: Painting BIG WALLS and BREAKING through BIG FEARS with Calina Mishay! www.mitchmatthews.com/185

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LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

I loved this conversation! But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with people who are out there living the DREAM THINK DO life… and that’s Cal!

She took two things she’s passionate about BIG ART and SMALL TOWNS and combined them to make something magical! And now… there’s going to be a TV show about it!

It’s soooo awesome!

Okay… let’s get to it!

You KNOW I’m going to ask… because I am curious.

What’s something that resonated with you?

More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?

I want to hear from YOU!

Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!

And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Mitch

Minute By Minute:

0:31 The story of reconnecting with Calina on the anniversary of her previous episode.
1:29 Calina's achievements over the past six years, combining her passions for big art and small towns into a new TV show.
2:21 Introduction of Calina's new TV show that combines her art and small-town revitalization.
2:44 How to save on EncouragerCon! Discount code just for Dream Think Do listeners.
5:15 Calina's journey from episode 185 to now, including her work as a muralist.
6:00 Calina's background and early life in a small town in Texas.
7:06 Calina's transition from college to becoming a successful muralist.
8:09 The impact of Calina's murals on small towns and the community.
10:00 Calina's experience of bringing her murals to small towns and the connections she made.
11:36 The creation and impact of Calina's first mural in her hometown.
12:00 The importance of community and support in Calina's journey.
12:17 Calina's commitment to making her supporters proud.
13:00 The significant role of small towns in Calina's career and TV show.
15:00 The inspiration and journey behind Calina's TV show.
16:00 The organic development of the TV show and the support from her community.
18:00 The passion and grassroots nature of Calina's TV show.
19:00 The challenges and joys of filming the first episodes of the TV show.
20:00 The spontaneity and authenticity of the show.
21:00 Calina's experience of being out of her comfort zone during filming.
22:00 The importance of capturing genuine moments and stories in the show.
24:00 Calina's approach to celebrating small towns and the people within them.
26:00 The potential for the TV show to inspire and impact others.
28:00 The vision for future seasons and highlighting other artists and muralists.
30:00 Calina's viral Instagram post and the story behind it.
32:00 Calina's personal journey of faith and finding peace.
34:00 The impact of God's love on Calina's life and work.
36:00 The mission of the TV show to spread love, positivity, and the importance of small-town stories.
38:00 The significance of grassroots support and community involvement in the show's success.
40:00 How listeners can support Calina's show and get involved.
42:00 Calina's encouragement for others to pursue their dreams and believe in themselves.
44:00 Mitch's Minute: Key thoughts and take aways! Final thoughts on Calina's story, the power of small-town connections, and the importance of taking steps towards big dreams.

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