Beautiful Strength: The Podcast

Beautiful Strength celebrates the resilience of the human spirit through the power of conversation and photography. The podcast will focus on the conversation. Beautiful Strength the Podcast features interviews about diversity, resilience, overcoming obstacles, celebrating life, and laughing while tackling life’s challenges. This podcast is inclusive and offers a platform for individuals to tell their story and for listeners to have the opportunity to listen and learn.

Erwin Rocha 03/01/2022

Erwin Rocha This week’s episode comes from Anaheim, CA. We are sitting down with Erwin Rocha. In December of last year, Annette met Erwin’s mom, Nelly, in Homestead, FL. Annette kept her word that when she made it to the west coast, she would connect with Nelly’s son. Two months and 2800 miles later, it happened! “Erwin Rocha, husband, father, police officer, Mentor, music producer, and follower of Christ. I'm just an ordinary guy trying to make the world a better place by serving the community. As a seventeen-year veteran police officer, I have been inspired to mentor at-risk youth and their families. I've been blessed with the opportunity to create music camps, hiking clubs, and leadership curriculums. My Parent Formula class has been extremely helpful for parents seeking emotional and inspirational support. Music is the universal language that breaks all barriers and unites us all. As proud owners of Harmony Studios, My wife Aubrey and I, find great joy in sharing our love of music with the world. (bio provided by /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/22291460

Faithbound 02/21/2022

Faithbound Today’s episode comes from San Antonio, TX. Annette sat down with Desmond and Mary. Desmond’s late wife and Mary’s sister Debra, founded Faith Bound Street Ministry in 2015. Their Mission Statement starts with a quote from the Bible. It states in Deuteronomy 15:11 "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you shall open wide your hands to your brother, to the needy, and to the poor." Faith Bound Street Ministry is committed to extending their hand and opening their hearts to every individual they serve. Their mission is to help restore the lives of individuals living in homelessness with the faith, hope, and love given to them by their savior, Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/22210472

Vincent Robinson 02/14/2022

Vincent Robinson Today's episode is Vincent Robinson, in San Antonio Texas. Vincent was born in San Antonio Texas. He came from a broken home that dealt with a lot of mental health issues along with alcoholism in his family. At the age of 14 he joined a local gang and began to go down a troubled path. In 1991 Vincent was shot in the lower back (spinal cord) and it caused neuropathy in his lower body. As a result he couldn’t walk for almost a year. After recovering from the gunshot wound he continued down a spiraling path that led to him to seven years of his life incarcerated. Ten years ago he gave his life to Christ and wanted to see a change in the environment he grew up knowing so well. Vincent wanted to serve the community with humility and support; offering different types of services available to the community. The Harper's Chapel Baptist Church, which Vincent is now the Pastor of, resides in the most impoverished-stricken zip code in San Antonio. The vision he had is to offer necessities and assets needed to get this community back to stability. There is a mobile shower that comes to the church every Wednesday, along with Texas Workforce Commission, San Antonio Police Department, and several universities that come out and offer different resources for the residential and homeless community. Robinson's goal is to continue to be a community church for the community. (https://harperscbc.com) /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/22130372

Paula Gonzalez 02/08/2022

Paula Gonzalez This week's episode comes from Katy, TX. (Maria) Paula Gonzalez was born in Bogota Colombia and moved to the USA in 2001 when she was just 10 years old. Paula has always been a very positive person; very athletic and outgoing. Maria is also a boat propeller survivor due to an accident that occurred on July 28-2018 in lake Charles Louisiana. The boat propeller cut her leg into pieces. She was airlifted from Lake Charles to Shreveport, LA where she flatlined two times. Maria spent three long months in the hospital. She endured 23 surgeries, skin grafting, blood transfusions, dialysis, as well as renal failure and necrotizing fasciitis that attacked her body. To this day, Paula Gonzalez is a strong-minded woman that still has a life ahead of her. " It’s never too late to keep going. And remember. It only takes one leg to kick ass!" /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/22058510

Lita Edwards Benduhn 01/11/2022

Lita Edwards Benduhn Lita Edwards Benduhn, owner of Metamorphosis Ink in Dunedin FL motto is “Transforming scars, transforming lives, one drop of ink at a time”. Lita has worked with cancer patients creating masterpiece mastectomy tattoos, cutting and scar coverups, burn victims, and a variety of skin scarring that most tattoo artists shy away from. Lita provides a safe space for her clients to share their stories and works with them to transform their scars into beautiful works of art. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21734708

Ramiro Romires 01/03/2022

Ramiro Romires In this episode we're sitting down with Ramiro Ramires. Ramiro came to the US in his early 20s and worked hard in the tomato fields as well as numerous other jobs. He later became a member of the maintenance team at the Everglades Alligator Park. Hard work, determination, and a mind set on succeeding, Ramiro saved until he was able to open his own business. His story is inspiring and a great example of all things Beautiful Strength! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21665486

Nelly Martinez 12/28/2021

Nelly Martinez In this episode, Annette sits down with Nelly Martinez. Annette met Nelly at Robert is Here Fruit Stand in Homestead, FL. After a few minutes of fruit education and a killer milkshake recommendation, Annette invited Nelly to see the bus and participate in the Beautiful Strength project. She landed her first job in the US because she spoke from her heart and rightfully won over the owner. She proved she was worthy, smart, and dedicated. Here is Nelly’s story which we were only able to scratch the surface. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21607955

Heather Belle Tattoos 12/21/2021

Heather Belle Tattoos In this episode we sit down (ok technically Annette is getting a tattoo at the same time!) with Heather Belle, a tattoo artist from Columbia, SC. Belle has always been into art since she was a kid, but tattooing wasn’t legal in South Carolina when she was younger so she had no career path planned out. She was the outcast, artsy kid that everyone thought was weird. She kept at it and now Heather tattoos people’s lives, things they love, people they love, memories, hobbies, etc. It's definitely beautiful! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21558710

Susan Naylor - SPCA Brevard 12/14/2021

Susan Naylor - SPCA Brevard "We sit down in Titusville, FL with Susan Naylor who is the Associate Director at SPCA Brevard. SPCA’s mission is to protect and provide a voice for homeless animals. They believe “You won’t change the world by saving an animal, but you will change that animal’s world.” /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21471533

Carol Morris - Happy Place Market & Mercantile 12/07/2021

Carol Morris - Happy Place Market & Mercantile Carol Morris has always dreamed of opening her own store. She took that opportunity once Covid slowed down. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a bit over six years ago and needed to switch her work environment to reduce her stress level and spend her days in a place that felt like home to her. That is why she calls this My Happy Place. She hopes you call it that too!! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21400052

Spread The Positive Follow Up Interview 11/30/2021

Spread The Positive Follow Up Interview This is a cross episode with the Spread The Positive Podcast. Trent Denson interviews Annette about all the recent developments with Beautiful Strength and what is coming up! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/21320429

Founder Annette McNamara 09/14/2021

Founder Annette McNamara If you’re a new listener to Beautiful Strength: The Podcast and you wonder how this all started and why are we doing what we’re doing, this is a great episode to listen to. Our Founder, Annette McNamara, explains the passion behind this project and what it’s taken to get this sucker mobile. This is part 1 of a 2 part series, where you get the pleasure (or torture!) of listening to Annette…all by herself. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20437268

Vincen Liddle 08/31/2021

Vincen Liddle Today’s episode comes to you from Hampton Iowa. We’re sitting down with Vincen Liddle. Liddle, 36, is a disability advocate and inclusion speaker. He is a paraplegic and an adaptive sports athlete. Vincen is no stranger to the world of disabilities and inclusion. He was born with Microtia, a condition where the external ear is small and not formed properly resulting in deafness as well as childhood taunting. Vincen didn’t consider himself disabled until a snowboarding accident in 2007 left him paralyz /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20277575

Kris Erickson 08/24/2021

Kris Erickson In this episode Annette is in White Bear Lake, MN with Kris Erickson. Kris is a mom of three, a wife, and a nurse. She talks about raising her youngest child with medical complexities and disabilities in a world without a handbook. Kris has a strong faith and an unapologetic foul mouth. Cursing is like adding purple to a sentence, it’s just prettier. We talk about some of the hard topics of this life. Kris spends her life advocating like a mother for her kids and those living with disabilities... /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20158337

Kristin Marcus CHAPS 08/17/2021

Kristin Marcus CHAPS In this episode we are in Sheridan, WY with the Executive Director, Kristin Marcus, of CHAPS. CHAPS: Children, Horses, Adults in PartnerShip (CHAPS) Equine Assisted Therapy. Kristin talks about the benefits of human-horse interactions and how Equine Assisted Services can be highly rewarding and work on several different levels. CHAPS has several different programs which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally rewarding. To learn more, donate, or volunteer visit the CHAPS website at www.chapswyo.org /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20157578

Jackee Taylor "Relative Unknown" 08/10/2021

Jackee Taylor "Relative Unknown" This week’s podcast out of Billings, MT may be the most thrilling and wild podcast yet. A father who was a former member of the most notorious motorcycle club in history turned informant. A confession to an unsolved murder. A life filled with complications and challenges acquired from the shortcomings of the witness protection program. A double murder suicide. And one badass woman who survived it all. To say Jackee Taylor could make a movie out of her life would be an understatement... /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20046182

Carol Swartz: Jeannette Rankin Peace Center 08/03/2021

Carol Swartz: Jeannette Rankin Peace Center In this episode Annette sits down with Carol Schwartz from the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center in Missoula, MT. JRPC’s mission is working together for nonviolence, social justice, and environmental sustainability. They believe Peace must include the way we each live our lives and the thoughts, actions and speech that supports nonviolence, social justice and environmental sustainability. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/20011463

Yousta Storytellers Club 07/27/2021

Yousta Storytellers Club This episode comes to you from the skate ramp at Yousta Storytellers Club headquarters in Hayden Lake, ID. If you ever wanted an insight to the skateboard world and how entertaining and devoted to this sport these men and women are, this is a great episode to listen to. Christian, Jay, and Katy talk about how skateboarding is a lifestyle and more than the stigma of punk rebellious kids skipping school and smoking weed. It’s a hell of a workout. It requires bravery and skill and ... /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19861898

Only 7 Seconds Kristin Wall 07/20/2021

Only 7 Seconds Kristin Wall "This week's podcast features the non profit Only 7 Seconds and its Founder Kristin Wall. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19861895

Antoinette Mell 07/13/2021

Antoinette Mell This week’s interview is with 39 year old Antoinette Mell. Mell is a resident of Vancouver, WA and a labor and delivery nurse. What started out as a conversation about Covid and the various different challenges she faced as an essential employee in the medical field on the front line, turned into a rather entertaining and funny podcast of two new friends getting to know each other. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19750160

Amanda Nystrom 06/29/2021

Amanda Nystrom In this episode Annette sits down with Amanda Nystrom. Amanda has a really incredible story and has overcome so much. She suffers from a rare disorder called ehlers-danlos syndrome. Despite this Amanda has an amazing outlook on life and is passionate about living a life of purpose. Listen in for the full story! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19639712

Kayla Powell 06/22/2021

Kayla Powell This week Annette is in Bozeman, MT with Kayla Powell, the coordinator for the nonprofit, Greater Impact. Their mission is to serve their community and provide a hand up to those in need through acts of service such as automobile repair, housing, and employment. Their core values are Honor, Empowerment, Innovation, Generosity, and Positivity! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19558136

Saul Martinez 06/01/2021

Saul Martinez This week we have a special episode of the Beautiful Strength podcast. Annette sits down with Saul Martinez. Saul has an incredible story, he is a former Army Infantryman and Purple Heart Recipient, originally from Southern California, Saul made Bozeman home for his wife and two kids almost 10 years ago shortly after participating in a WQW Fishing Experience. Listen for the full story! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19318244

Krista Lindquist 05/24/2021

Krista Lindquist This week Annette sits down with Krista Lindquist! Krista has a really amazing story and is definitely a great example of all the things that Beautiful Strength is looking to bring light to. She is a mom, a personal trainer, a yoga instructor, group fitness coach and more! Clearly she is all about health and wellness and helping people be the best version of themselves! Listen in for Krista's full story and the awesome way her and Annette connected! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19224107

Chelsea Gibson 05/18/2021

Chelsea Gibson Today we sit down with Chelsea Gibson. From the moment I met her I knew I wanted us to be friends. Wife, mom, Veteran, and technology professional, she’s a female who has worked her ass off in traditionally male-dominated roles and rose to the top of her field. We discuss drug use, life decisions, family life, being a mom to two young boys, military service, marriage, being a woman, and sexual assault. She tells her story because she knows someone else out there has gone through a similar situation. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19143722

Jessica Rambo + Adam Gibson 05/10/2021

Jessica Rambo + Adam Gibson In this episode we sit down with Marines Adam Gibson and Jessica Rambo. Both Skoolie dwellers and veteran badasses who share the same love of Siemper Fi and a Once a Marine Always a Marine mentality who continue to find family on the road. Adam and Jessica talk about enlisting, undeniable comradery, difficulties of being a marine, the honor they had in serving, life after discharge, and what they are doing in their own circles to make impacts on the lives of other Veterans. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/19055030

Angie + Jon + Zoe 05/04/2021

Angie + Jon + Zoe As described on John’s Instagram, he is an Alpha Amputee Holman Grown who is loving life, his wife, and his kids. John wants to help those he can on their road to happiness while also honoring your journey. John wanted to include his beautiful wife Angie into the podcast as well to gain her perspective on his amputation and how her strength and determination held their family together through one of the toughest times of their marriage. John is a true leader and motivator and a positive force in this worl /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/18964817

Chapel Hart 04/27/2021

Chapel Hart Super special episode of the Beautiful Strength Podcast. This week I sit down with Chapel Hart! If you aren't already familiar Chapel Hart is an American country music vocal group from Poplarville, Mississippi. The group's members are sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle These three ladies are making major waves in the country music scene and have a really amazing story! You don't want to miss this one! Be sure to follow them @chapehart on all socials! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/18874457

Katherine Klimatas 04/20/2021

Katherine Klimatas Katherine Klimitas is an author, artist, speaker, author, and graphic designer. She has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, better known as Brittle Bones Disease. By the age of 10, Catherine had broken over 500 bones. Her story is one of determination and resiliency. Katherine has an incredible outlook on life and does not let her situation dictate her happiness. She founded her company KAK Art and Design in 2011 & has focused her efforts on bringing joy to everyone who comes in contact with her and her amazing story. /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/18786326

Gloria Ward 04/13/2021

Gloria Ward Glo is a 73-year-old and lives in New Orleans. She doesn't take any medicine, grows all her own food, and is passionate about creating/teaching sustainable life practices to the NOLA youth. Her motto is "if you can't touch it with love, don't touch it at all". Throughout her life, she has worked with several nonprofits that serve children, the homeless, and the elderly population. She founded the Miss Gloria's Garden that serves the homeless Youth Population on a monthly basis! She is an incredible lady! /episode/index/show/beautifulstrength/id/18701516

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