Celebrate Your Story
Celebrate Your Story dives into the journeys of individuals from all walks of life who strive to make a difference, big or small. Through conversations with everyday heroes, changemakers, and those who uplift, we uncover the stories behind their personal growth and positive impact. Each episode celebrates triumphs, navigates challenges, and highlights the power of connection. Join us to be inspired by transformative paths that lead to purposeful living.
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Why connection may be the best medicine | With James Ellis Ph.D.
08/20/2026
Why connection may be the best medicine | With James Ellis Ph.D.
For years, Dr. James Ellis treated patients who were doing everything they were supposed to do, yet some still weren’t getting better. The clinical psychologist noticed something important: The people who struggled most often lacked the strong social connections that others had. That realization changed the way he practiced. In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, James and I explore why relationships are so fundamental to our physical and emotional health, why our social networks require more attention as we get older, and why men need to be more deliberate about maintaining friendships. We also talk about one of my favorite pieces of his advice: Don’t worry if you’re always the one making the call or organizing dinner. A good relationship doesn’t have to be perfectly reciprocal to be valuable. Sometimes being the convener is simply the role you play. James describes relationships as the bedrock of our evolution. I’d put it more simply: We need each other. And in a world where it has become easy to live, work, shop, and entertain ourselves without interacting with others, maintaining our relationships may require more effort than ever.
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From the Lab to the Patient: The Future of Cancer Treatment | With Andrea Lopez
08/06/2026
From the Lab to the Patient: The Future of Cancer Treatment | With Andrea Lopez
Medical breakthroughs rarely happen overnight. They begin with an idea, grow through years of research, and eventually reach the patients whose lives they may change. Andrea Lopez has spent her career helping make that journey possible. In this week's Celebrate Your Story, Andrea shares how a childhood fascination with medicine led her from Ecuador to New York, where a professor's encouragement opened the door to a career in cancer research. Today, she works at the forefront of CAR T-cell therapy, helping hospitals deliver treatments that harness a patient's immune system to fight cancer. Our conversation explores what it takes to turn a scientific discovery into a life-changing therapy and how AI is giving researchers new tools to understand complex data. Andrea also reflects on the mentors who shaped her career and explains why she believes the best leaders recognize potential in others before those individuals recognize it themselves. If you've ever wondered what happens between a breakthrough in the laboratory and a treatment in the hospital, you'll come away from this episode with a deeper appreciation for the people whose work is quietly reshaping the future of medicine.
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The Friends Who Shape Us: Stories from Our Community
07/23/2026
The Friends Who Shape Us: Stories from Our Community
To mark National Friendship Month, this week’s episode of Celebrate Your Story is dedicated to the incredible reflections shared by our Celebrations Pulse community. Spanning decades, these stories show how the bonds we build are often our deepest sources of strength and joy. The letters include stories about childhood friends who feel like family, the healing power of showing up when life gets tough, and how creative sparks like music can keep people connected over a lifetime. I also share a few thoughts on why authentic human connection will only grow more valuable as AI and remote work redefine our daily routines. If someone special comes to mind while listening, reach out and share this episode with them. To catch every Celebrate Your Story conversation, be sure to subscribe!
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Jonathan's Landing: Opening Doors For Adults with Autism | With Jason Eichenholz
07/09/2026
Jonathan's Landing: Opening Doors For Adults with Autism | With Jason Eichenholz
Jason Eichenholz built a remarkable career as a technology entrepreneur, earning more than 85 patents and leading groundbreaking innovations. But his most important work began at home. Inspired by his son Jonathan, Jason is creating Jonathan’s Landing — an inclusive community designed to help adults with autism and other neurodiverse individuals build meaningful careers, live with greater independence, and thrive as valued members of their communities. In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, Jason shares the personal journey behind the project, explains the growing “services cliff” facing families as children with autism reach adulthood, and discusses how entrepreneurship can help solve one of society’s most pressing challenges. It’s an inspiring conversation about innovation, purpose, and what becomes possible when business is used to create lasting social impact
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Real Stories Amazing Dads From Our Community
06/18/2026
Real Stories Amazing Dads From Our Community
In this special Father’s Day episode, Jim McCann shares stories from listeners and Celebrations Pulse readers about the dads who shaped their lives through resilience, kindness, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. From single fathers overcoming extraordinary challenges to parents pursuing lifelong dreams while putting family first, each story reveals a powerful truth: being a an Amazing Dad isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, day after day. Through personal reflections and moving listener tributes, Jim explores the lessons fathers teach through their actions. Together, these stories remind us that our greatest impact on others often comes from how we make them feel and the example we set along the way.
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From Division I Football to Spiritual Awakening | With Jake Moscato
06/04/2026
From Division I Football to Spiritual Awakening | With Jake Moscato
What happens when the one thing that defines your identity suddenly disappears? In this week's episode of Celebrate Your Story, I speak with Jake Moscato, whose life changed in an instant when a football injury ended the identity he had spent more than two decades building. For years, Jake knew exactly who he was: a Division I athlete. When that chapter closed, he found himself facing something many people experience after a major loss, career change, illness, or life transition: the unsettling question of who we are when the role we've always relied on is no longer there. Jake shares his journey through severe anxiety and panic attacks, the books and mentors that helped him find his footing, and the lessons he learned about faith, purpose, and personal growth along the way. His experience shows we don't have to see the entire path to begin moving forward. Sometimes healing starts with one small step, followed by another. This episode is about resilience and the possibility of rebuilding a life that looks very different from the one you originally imagined.
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She Planted a Brand Now She's Feeding a Nation | With Eliza Blank
05/21/2026
She Planted a Brand Now She's Feeding a Nation | With Eliza Blank
What happens after you build something people love and realize your biggest work is still ahead of you? Eliza Blank spent over a decade turning The Sill into a category-defining brand, bootstrapping for five years before taking outside capital, and learning everything from brand strategy to financial modeling on the fly. Then, at the height of her success, she pivoted to FarmLink, a nonprofit rescuing hundreds of millions of pounds of surplus food for the 48 million Americans who need it most. In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, Eliza tells me about what building a startup actually costs — the relationships you deprioritize, the sleep you lose, and the questions that don't show up in any business plan. She also talks about the partner who made the leap possible and the moment she realized purpose and profit don't have to live in separate worlds.
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The Moms Who Shaped Us Stories from Our Community
05/08/2026
The Moms Who Shaped Us Stories from Our Community
What makes an Amazing Mom? In this moving episode of Celebrate Your Story, I return to that question through the words of the Celebrations Pulse community. I read stories about single mothers, military families, and women who carried their families through illness, loss, uncertainty, and everyday hardship with strength, faith, and love. I also share the story that helped inspire our Amazing Moms campaign 40 years ago: a handwritten prison letter from a son who wanted to honor his mother with flowers. It reminded our young company of how deeply people need ways to express gratitude. Together, these stories are reminders that Amazing Moms are often found in the everyday acts of love that hold families together, lift children up, and influence generations.
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The Turquoise Butterfly: Love That Never Leaves | With Dr. Dale Atkins
04/23/2026
The Turquoise Butterfly: Love That Never Leaves | With Dr. Dale Atkins
In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Dr. Dale Atkins, renowned psychologist, relationship expert, and author of The Turquoise Butterfly, for a conversation about grandparents, grandchildren, grief, and the rituals that help shape a family. Dr. Dale shares how the book was inspired by her late mother, a loving presence who helped her see that relationships do not simply end when someone dies. Instead, they live on in stories, songs, rituals, and even in small signs that bring a loved one back to mind. We also explore the unique role grandparents can play in a child’s life, not just as loving elders, but as storytellers, keepers of family history, and what Dr. Dale calls a source of “slow wisdom” in a world that rarely slows down. This episode is about what children remember, what families hand down, and how the smallest moments often become the ones that last. If you’ve ever thought about the people who shaped you, or the kind of presence you want to be in someone else’s life, this is a conversation for you. Get Your Copy of The Turquoise Butterfly Today: https://a.co/d/0grAwibd
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The Social Health Crisis We Don't Talk About Enough | With Allison Gilbert
04/09/2026
The Social Health Crisis We Don't Talk About Enough | With Allison Gilbert
What if one of the most pressing challenges in modern life isn’t money, power, or even technology, but our growing disconnection from one another? In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I speak with Allison Gilbert about loneliness, friendship, community, and the simple but powerful habits that help us stay connected in a world that too often pulls us apart. Drawing on her work with the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Allison shares hard-earned insights about loss, resilience, and why connection is not something we can leave to chance. We talk about the struggles many young people face as work and technology rapidly change, the special role grandparents and intergenerational relationships can play in shaping identity, and why “social health” deserves as much attention as physical and emotional well-being. This conversation is full of practical ideas and one question that may be worth asking more often: When will I see you again? If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, isolated, or a little out of rhythm with the people who matter most, I think this episode is for you. Get your copy of "The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life" Today https://a.co/d/0csvQKJt
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From Immigrant to Empire: The Mindset That Changed Everything | With Haresh Tharani
03/26/2026
From Immigrant to Empire: The Mindset That Changed Everything | With Haresh Tharani
In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I sat down with Haresh Tharani, who came to the United States in the early 1980s and built a career that began in apparel manufacturing and grew into global business and investing. His journey includes time spent working across countries and through periods of instability, along with years of building and leading businesses. Today, he focuses on a life grounded in family, faith, loyalty, and purpose. He defines success through discipline, listening, and being present for the people in your life. A lesson from his grandfather has guided him: You have two ears and one mouth, so use them in that proportion. For Haresh, the measure of a life comes down to how we treat others. It’s a simple idea, shaped by experience and practiced every day. If you’re thinking about your own path, there’s something here worth holding onto.
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From Dining Room Table to 100 Media Brands | With Josh Schneps
03/12/2026
From Dining Room Table to 100 Media Brands | With Josh Schneps
In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I speak with Josh Schneps, CEO and co-publisher of Schneps Media, one of the largest networks of community media brands in the New York region. The company began in 1985 when his mother, Vicki Schneps, started a neighborhood newspaper at their Queens dining room table. Today it includes nearly 100 publications and sites serving communities across New York and Florida. At a time when many local newspapers are disappearing, Schneps Media prints about 600,000 papers each week. But its success isn’t just about print. The company has built a broader platform centered on the communities it serves — combining local journalism with events, digital publications, and partnerships with businesses that want to reach people close to home. Josh also shared how new tools like artificial intelligence are helping his team monitor local conversations and surface story ideas. But he was clear about one thing: Technology may assist the work, but journalism still requires human judgment and responsibility. Our conversation reminded me that in a world increasingly dominated by global platforms, there is still value in focusing on the communities around us. Local media can still play a powerful role in bringing communities together.
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What the Dog Whisperer Knows About Human Behavior | With Cesar Millan
02/26/2026
What the Dog Whisperer Knows About Human Behavior | With Cesar Millan
Cesar Millan has spent decades working with dogs. What he’s really learned is how humans behave. In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, Cesar shares why dogs reflect our emotional state, why leadership begins with calm confidence, and why loyalty is stronger than love. We discuss the hidden hierarchy inside every pack, the mistake families make when they lead with affection, and how discipline and trust create freedom — on and off the leash. From his early years in Sinaloa to walking dogs through South Central Los Angeles, Cesar’s story is about more than animal behavior. It’s about education, responsibility, and becoming the kind of person others — human or canine — want to follow. If you’ve ever owned a dog, raised a child, or tried to lead a team, you’ll recognize yourself in this conversation. And you may never look at your dog the same way again.
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Dating With a Disability: The Moment that Changed Everything | With Emily Goodson
02/12/2026
Dating With a Disability: The Moment that Changed Everything | With Emily Goodson
What happens when heartbreak becomes clarity, and resilience becomes a calling? In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, Emily Goodson shares the journey that led her from a childhood brain injury to becoming an author and advocate for disability inclusion. She reflects on what it meant to grow up in a body that felt different, the years she spent wrestling with self-doubt, and the moment she chose to speak openly about dating. Her Los Angeles Times essay about dating as a disabled woman sparked a powerful response and ultimately became a book that is already resonating with readers who see themselves in her story. Emily talks openly about the work of self-acceptance, the courage it takes to be vulnerable in relationships, and the responsibility she now feels to be the voice she once needed. This conversation also speaks to the universal desire to be valued and understood. It reminds us that purpose often grows from the experiences that challenge us most. If you’ve ever wondered whether your own experiences could help someone else, you’ll find encouragement here. Emily’s story is a reminder that when we show up honestly, we give others permission to do the same. Get your copy of DATING DISABILITY 15 STORIES OF DEALING WITH THE BS AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE Order Today At ecgoodson.com/book
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Love Stories From Our Community
02/05/2026
Love Stories From Our Community
This special Valentine’s episode explores the deeper meaning of love, connection, and appreciation through the stories shared by the Celebrations Pulse community. Jim McCann reflects on how small, thoughtful gestures can make a difference, especially during moments of griefor uncertainty. You’ll also hear Jim’s personal reflections on relationships and the widening scope of Valentine’s, which is now a season that reaches beyond romantic love to honor the connections we share with family, friends, coworkers, and our wider communities. At its heart, this episode is an invitation to act on your thoughtfulness, invest in your relationships, and use your power to help someone feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
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He Quit His Job at 30 To Rebuild a Company With a Mission | Ed Mitzen
01/29/2026
He Quit His Job at 30 To Rebuild a Company With a Mission | Ed Mitzen
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 discover the hard way — that the work never truly shuts off and that success often comes at a personal cost. We talk about the parts of entrepreneurship people don’t always share: starting over after divorce, carrying the weight of payroll and responsibility, and finding perspective after years of effort. Ed also shares how advances in AI are reshaping healthcare and the workforce, and why those changes have made questions of access, opportunity, and dignity even more urgent. That urgency led Ed and his wife to create the Business for Good Foundation, using their business skills and resources to invest in workforce development, housing, and entrepreneurship in underserved communities. It’s a reminder that while business can be demanding, it can also be a powerful tool for lifting others. What do you think? Share your thoughts and stories with me here.
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Arthur Brooks Found The Keys To Happiness
01/15/2026
Arthur Brooks Found The Keys To Happiness
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 shares insights from decades of research, including why chasing “the number” never works, why love must come before ambition, and how happiness is built through enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning—not fleeting feelings. We explore the science behind relationships, the role of faith and prayer, the importance of commitment, and why serving others is the surest path to a meaningful life. As someone who’s spent nearly 50 years in the business of helping people express love through flowers and gifts, this conversation deeply resonated with me. It’s a reminder that while products may change, relationships are everything. If you’ve ever questioned what success is really for, how to live with greater purpose, or how to turn your life into something that truly matters—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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The Power of Showing Up: Lessons from St. John’s
01/01/2026
The Power of Showing Up: Lessons from St. John’s
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 after day. In this episode, I share stories from life inside St. John’s, including the boys who taught me resilience, the mentors who modeled patience and leadership, and the experiences that revealed how belief and guidance can shape a young person’s future. These relationships left a mark on me and influenced how I think about responsibility and leadership to this day. This episode reflects on service and the role we each play in creating environments where people can grow. It’s a reminder that our stories are formed through relationships — through the people we support, the lessons we pass on, and the communities that help us become who we’re meant to be.
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Celebrating Your Stories: Holiday Edition
12/18/2025
Celebrating Your Stories: Holiday Edition
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 that can last far beyond us.
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Celebrating Your Stories: December Birthdays Edition
12/12/2025
Celebrating Your Stories: December Birthdays Edition
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 the swirl of “birthmas” gifts to discovering the perks of a season already filled with warmth and togetherness, these stories show that meaning comes from the people who make space for us.
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Celebrate Your Stories: Grief Edition
12/04/2025
Celebrate Your Stories: Grief Edition
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 learned to let grief move through them instead of fighting it.
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Celebrating Your Stories: Caregivers Edition
11/27/2025
Celebrating Your Stories: Caregivers Edition
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
11/24/2025
Celebrating Your Stories: Thanksgiving Edition
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
11/20/2025
From the NBA to a Fresh Start: Jayson Williams’ Second Act | With Jayson Williams
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 adventure and spiritual grounding for adults in recovery and returning from incarceration. From paddleboarding to skydiving, REBOUND gives its participants confidence, connection, and a sense of possibility. He also shares his newest effort, REBOUND on the Road, an eight-week truck-driving program in Nassau County that helps people earn commercial licenses and take their first steps toward meaningful careers. This is a story about resilience and the power of lifting others as you rise. I hope you’ll tune in to hear Jayson’s extraordinary second act and the impact he’s making every day.
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Everyone Has a Story: Why It's Time to Tell Yours | With Kindra Hall
11/06/2025
Everyone Has a Story: Why It's Time to Tell Yours | With Kindra Hall
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 conversation reminded me that the best stories don’t need to be perfect, just honest. We talk about the importance of finding the heart in our experiences, how to match stories to the messages we want to share, and why self-deprecating moments often connect us most deeply to others. Take a moment to reflect on your own story and the lessons you’ve learned, the people who’ve shaped you, and the moments that have made you who you are. When we share those stories, we tell people who we are and remind them they’re not alone.
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Turning a School Project into a Business With Purpose | With Karen Patrohay
10/23/2025
Turning a School Project into a Business With Purpose | With Karen Patrohay
October is Month — a reminder to celebrate the talents and contributions of people with all abilities. In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, we meet Karen Patrohay, a mother whose love and dedication helped her son Michael turn a high school project into a thriving business: . It all began in 2017, when Michael, then a high school senior, was assigned a project tied to his career aspirations. With help from his loyal dog, Sunshine, he cooked up a plan to bake and sell wholesome, homemade dog treats. Inspired by the school assignment and guided by Karen, Michael’s idea eventually blossomed into a full-service pet boutique, complete with retail, grooming, and a kitchen — while also providing meaningful employment for people with special needs. Karen first shared her family’s journey with me as a Celebrations Pulse reader, and I was so moved by her story that I invited her to join us for this conversation. This episode is extra special because it’s co-hosted by my niece, Julie, who brings her own insights as a mother navigating similar challenges with her son. Together, they explore the highs, the challenges, and the heart behind creating opportunities for people with cognitive differences.
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Becoming a Pro: Lessons From a Rising Golf Star | With Pat Healy
10/09/2025
Becoming a Pro: Lessons From a Rising Golf Star | With Pat Healy
What if golf weren’t just a game, but the ultimate business playground? In this week’s Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Pat Healy, a Columbia graduate who recently made the leap into professional golf. Joining me for the conversation is my cohost, MiChaela Barker. Together, we explore the surprising parallels between golf and music, the role of metrics in mastering performance, and how social media can foster connection. Pat also shares his journey from college to the pro circuit, including what it takes to succeed, and how tools like AI can accelerate both personal growth and career strategy. Whether you’re passionate about golf, business, relationships, or building your personal brand, this episode will inspire you to rethink what success looks like on and off the course.
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Empowering Women Through Literature | With Julianna Glasse
09/25/2025
Empowering Women Through Literature | With Julianna Glasse
In this episode of Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Julianna Glasse, whose life has taken her from a conservative Christian upbringing to becoming a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Glasse opens up about how reading, music, and education became her tools of liberation and expression. She explains how literature, in particular, gave her and countless others the words and courage to challenge limitations, reimagine possibilities, and claim their voices in spaces where they were once silenced.
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Second Passports Second Chances | with Maha Abouelenein
09/11/2025
Second Passports Second Chances | with Maha Abouelenein
In this episode, Jim McCann sits down with Maha Abouelenein – global communications strategist, entrepreneur, and author of The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance. Maha shares her remarkable journey: · Growing up in Minnesota as the daughter of Egyptian immigrants · Leaving her successful U.S. career at 27 to care for her mother in Egypt · Starting over as a secretary and eventually becoming a business partner to a billionaire · Helping launch the internet and mobile networks across the Middle East · Leading communications for Google and Netflix in the region · Returning to the U.S. after 23 years abroad to reinvent herself again Along the way, Maha reveals powerful lessons on: Building a personal brand that matters Networking through service and value creation Why your reputation is your greatest currency How to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them Empowering women to lead and find their voice Her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and self-reliance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or student, Maha’s insights will inspire you to build your own path with confidence. 📖 Learn more about Maha’s book The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Self-Reliance-Moving-Invest-Yourself/dp/1401978665 🌐 Connect with Maha: https://digitalandsavvy.com 📱 Follow her on Instagram & YouTube: @MahaAbouelenein
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From Grief To Legacy: Keeping Memories Alive | with Nick Budabin
08/28/2025
From Grief To Legacy: Keeping Memories Alive | with Nick Budabin
In this conversation, filmmaker Nick Budabin shares his journey from working on MTV’s True Life to founding Keepsake Documentaries, a company dedicated to preserving family legacies through film. What began as a personal project after losing his father to cancer became a powerful way to help families capture memories, stories, and wisdom for future generations. Nick discusses how storytelling can aid in the grieving process, why every person has a story worth telling, and how technology and music bring these keepsake films to life. He also shares moving client stories, advice for families thinking about legacy projects, and his vision for the future of personal documentaries. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: · Nick’s early career in reality TV and documentaries · How grief inspired him to create his first legacy film · The birth of Keepsake Documentaries · Why recording stories helps families heal · Client stories that reveal the power of legacy films · How music and personal touches make films unforgettable · Advice for families wanting to preserve their legacy Keepsake Documentaries isn’t just about film—it’s about keeping memories alive forever. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or simply want to ensure your family’s story is remembered, this episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of storytelling. Learn more about Keepsake Documentaries: Website: keepsakedocumentaries.com Email: keepsakedocumentaries@gmail.com
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