He Quit His Job at 30 To Rebuild a Company With a Mission | Ed Mitzen
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In this episode of Celebrate Your Story , I sit down with Ed Mitzen, founder and CEO of FingerPaint Group and Business for Good Foundation for a conversation about what it takes to build a company that lasts. Ed walked away from a stable career at 30, with young children at home and no guarantees ahead. He started his business in a basement, pushed through years of uncertainty, burnout, and personal loss, and ultimately built FingerPaint into an 800-employee company serving some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Along the way, he learned lessons many entrepreneurs...
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Arthur Brooks Found The Keys To Happiness
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What if the real secret to happiness isn’t success, money, or achievement—but love, relationships, and how we show up for one another? In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Professor Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist who has dedicated his life to studying what makes people happy. Arthur is a best-selling author and one of the most thoughtful voices on happiness, faith, and meaning today. Our conversation goes far beyond theory. We discuss family, marriage, faith, money, purpose, and why many high-achieving individuals still feel empty. Arthur...
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The Power of Showing Up: Lessons from St. John’s
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In this special Celebrate Your Story, I revisit my early years working at St. John’s Residence for Boys, a home for boys who couldn’t safely live with their families. It was a place where structure created stability and relationships created possibility. At the time, I was a young counselor, learning the job alongside the boys themselves. My days were shaped by schedules, shared meals, hard conversations, and small moments of trust earned over time. St. John’s showed me how much consistency matters, and how powerful it can be when a young person knows someone will show up for them, day...
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Celebrating Your Stories: Holiday Edition
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As the holiday season unfolds, we’re reminded that the most meaningful traditions are often the simplest ones. In this Holiday Edition, I share heartfelt stories from our community about ornaments passed down through generations, small rituals that spark laughter, and traditions born from love, creativity, and sometimes even necessity. These moments, whether painted by little hands, forgotten cranberry sauce, or a New Year’s fairy known only to one family, remind us that holidays aren’t about perfection. They’re about connection, memory, and the power we all have to create traditions...
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Celebrating Your Stories: December Birthdays Edition
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December birthdays come with their own unique challenges — and their own unexpected joys. It’s a month when celebrations can feel overshadowed by holiday plans, winter weather, and the rush of the season. In this special episode of Celebrate Your Story , Jim reflects on the notes and memories Celebrations Pulse readers have shared about what it’s really like to have a birthday in December. Community members share how they learned to embrace the timing, carve out their own traditions, and appreciate the way a December birthday can bring everyone a little closer. From feeling lost in...
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Celebrate Your Stories: Grief Edition
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Grief is one of the toughest journeys we face and one every one of us walks through it at some point in our lives. In this special mini-episode of Celebrate Your Story, Jim reflects on the stories Celebrations Pulse readers shared about loss, healing, and the ways we show up for one another. From the wisdom of “there’s no timeline for grief” to the power of a buddy check, these stories remind us that comfort grows from simple presence. Community members share how they endured unimaginable loss, found strength in counseling groups, leaned on faith, celebrated beautiful memories, and...
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Celebrating Your Stories: Caregivers Edition
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In this mini-episode, we honor the quiet heroes among us caregivers. Through personal reflections, we explore the gratitude, challenges, and unexpected blessings that come with caring for someone you love. It’s a story of family, community, selflessness, and the powerful legacy passed from one generation to the next. This episode is a reminder that caregiving isn’t just responsibility — it’s love, connection, and the heart of what holds families together.
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Celebrating Your Stories: Thanksgiving Edition
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Thanksgiving is more than a meal — it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and share gratitude. In this short conversation, we explore the traditions that bring families together: opening your home to others, celebrating the small joys, and honoring the rituals that connect generations. From stories of community to simple moments of thankfulness, this episode reminds us why this holiday still means so much.
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From the NBA to a Fresh Start: Jayson Williams’ Second Act | With Jayson Williams
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In this very special episode of Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with someone many of you know well: former NBA All-Star and legendary rebounder Jayson Williams. After a brilliant career cut short by injuries, Jayson went through some very dark years — addiction, public struggle, and eventually incarceration. But he refused to let his past define him. Instead, he chose gratitude, accountability, and the hard work of rebuilding. In doing so, he’s helping others rebuild their lives too. Jayson walks me through the journey that led him to create REBOUND, a program grounded in outdoor...
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Everyone Has a Story: Why It's Time to Tell Yours | With Kindra Hall
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I’ve always believed that stories are how we make sense of life. They’re how we connect, teach, and remember. Whether it’s a tale passed around a dinner table or one shared in a business meeting, the right story can bridge generations and bring people closer together. In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Kindra Hall, a bestselling author and expert in storytelling who’s helped thousands of people learn how to share their stories with authenticity. Kindra believes that every person’s story has value, even the ones we might think are too ordinary or small. Our...
info_outlineAs the holiday season unfolds, we’re reminded that the most meaningful traditions are often the simplest ones.
In this Holiday Edition, I share heartfelt stories from our community about ornaments passed down through generations, small rituals that spark laughter, and traditions born from love, creativity, and sometimes even necessity.
These moments, whether painted by little hands, forgotten cranberry sauce, or a New Year’s fairy known only to one family, remind us that holidays aren’t about perfection. They’re about connection, memory, and the power we all have to create traditions that can last far beyond us.