The Hope Strategy Podcast

We believe there’s an abundance of hope in the world, join us as we explore what it means to build a hope strategy as we talk with experts on living with hope.

Hope and Process - Anne Janzer 06/09/2021

Hope and Process - Anne Janzer Anne shares how her upbringing influenced her love of books and writing. Anne shares some of the top reasons people put off the process of writing a book, advice about creating a solid book topic, and how to approach drafting and editing. Anne also shares how practices of hope and writing go hand in hand. If you have ever thought about writing a book but always put it off, this episode may be a push in the right direction. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/19411958

Optimism and Confidence - Wade Eyerly 06/02/2021

Optimism and Confidence - Wade Eyerly Wade Eyerly talks about his upbringing and how moving around actually helped him learn how to “start” in any environment. Wade also shares his thoughts on what makes a good parent, and why intention is necessary in relationships. Wade talks about his ethos behind hiring and what makes a good candidate - especially in the start up phase. Wade also shares details behind some of his ventures like Surf Air and Degree Insurance, and talks about how he started out. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/19326707

Relationships & Adding Value - James Carbary 05/26/2021

Relationships & Adding Value - James Carbary James Carbary shares how a winning a chance telesales trip changed the course of his life, along with his own ability to foster and nurture relationships. James shares his strategy for connecting with others and creating genuine and meaningful relationships that add value regardless of a business outcome. James also talks about podcasting and content creation as a touch point for business and personal relationships. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/19245710

Making Lemonade - Greg Trimble 05/19/2021

Making Lemonade - Greg Trimble Greg Trimble talks about the moment he decided to quit baseball as a career path and follow his heart towards other goals, his somewhat accidental fame among the early blog space, and his early steps towards creating Lemonade Stand marketing. Greg shares his thoughts on the compatibility of pursuing a career and parenting, gratitude, and how to get better at writing. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/19160738

Detox, Declutter, Dominate - Perry Marshall 05/12/2021

Detox, Declutter, Dominate - Perry Marshall Perry Marshall shares how his background in engineering helped provide him the entrepreneurial experiences that started his career, from making and selling speakers to becoming one of the top names in SEO, time management and business strategy. Perry talks about the 80/20 principle, unplugging from social media, and creating space and time to “explore”. Perry also shares his thoughts on what makes a productive day… and life. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/19075535

Intention & Human Solutions - Jonathan Beninson 05/05/2021

Intention & Human Solutions - Jonathan Beninson Jonathan Beninson shares his background and beginnings in entrepreneurship along with thoughts about imposter syndrome, “enoughness”, and what it truly takes to “win”. Jonathan also talks about his belief that “human problems have human solutions” and shares how his desire to help solve some of those problems brought him to his latest project: Arkhaven - a company dedicated to creating self sustaining housing that provides energy, food and water to residents. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18994658

Making "The Chosen" - Dallas Jenkins 04/28/2021

Making "The Chosen" - Dallas Jenkins Dallas Jenkins shares how his desire to be a filmmaker was sparked early on in life, along with a mission to help inspire and instill passion in others. Dallas shares how he ventured into “Hollywood” with his first feature film Hometown Legend. Since then Dallas has used every opportunity to learn, study his craft and dedicate his work to creating true impact both on and off screen. Now a Writer and Director of “The Chosen” Dallas’s goal is to “provide loaves and fishes” and allow God to multi /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18892913

Unleash Your Primal Brain - Tim Ash 04/21/2021

Unleash Your Primal Brain - Tim Ash Tim Ash talks about his family’s departure from the U.S.S.R when he was a child and the serendipitous role a 5 minute phone call played in securing them a place in the USA. Tim shares how his success in business eventually became secondary to his desire to fulfill his life's purpose. From evolutionary psychology to digital marketing and personal branding this episode is fully loaded with fascinating information and actionable insight. Don’t forget to check out Tim’s new book “Unleash Your Primal Bra /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18805727

Murder Among The Mormons - Shannon Flynn 04/14/2021

Murder Among The Mormons - Shannon Flynn Shannon Flynn shares his experiences with Mark Hofmann as recently depicted in the Netflix Documentary - “Murder Among The Mormons”. Shannon shares experiences from his youth, his initial contact with Mark, and their shared hobby; collecting old American literature and artifacts. Shannon talks about the many forgeries Mark committed and shares insight about Mark’s background. Shannon also talks about the role truth plays in weathering life’s storms. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18721424

Inventory of Courage - Natalie Nixon 04/07/2021

Inventory of Courage - Natalie Nixon Natalie Nixon talks about her upbringing, the lessons learned from her parents, how challenging situations create strength and competency, and the importance of keeping a mental record of “wins”. Natalie also shares how she became an entrepreneur, educator, and businesswoman along with lessons from each of those endeavors. This episode is a refreshing look at identity, self worth and perseverance. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18633920

Orphan Myth (Part 6) - Caroline Boudreaux 03/31/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 6) - Caroline Boudreaux This Week on The Hope Strategy Podcast we team up with the Orphan Myth Project to bring a special mini-series talking to some of the people involved in the project. In this episode we talk with Caroline Boudreaux. Caroline talks about her upbringing, influences, and how a trip to an Indian orphanage changed the direction of her life's work. Caroline shares how she encountered the “orphan myth” during her organization's work in India and talks about the power of family and forever homes. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18548540

Orphan Myth (Part 5) - Leigh Anne Tuohy 03/30/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 5) - Leigh Anne Tuohy This Week on The Hope Strategy Podcast we team up with the Orphan Myth Project to bring a special mini-series talking to some of the people involved in the project. In this episode we talk with Leigh Anne Tuohy. Leigh Anne shares her thoughts on adoptions and the need for forever families, and how we can make a difference. Leigh Anne talks about the events of the 2009 Movie “The Blind Side” and how turning back around to follow a motherly instinct changed so many lives. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18543479

Orphan Myth (Part 4) - Mike Gallagher & Lindy Cofer 03/29/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 4) - Mike Gallagher & Lindy Cofer .In this episode we talk with Mike Gallagher and Lindy Cofer. Mike shares how his personal journey to faith mirrored his mindset shift towards adoption, how orphanages around the world have all come to the same “truth”, and why helping kids find their way back home is far more effective than any in-system treatment or support. Lindy also shares her journey to a fuller faith and how music became a tool for action and inspiration. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18528311

Orphan Myth (Part 3) - Shantel Klinger 03/27/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 3) - Shantel Klinger This Week on The Hope Strategy Podcast we team up with the Orphan Myth Project to bring a special mini-series talking to some of the people involved in the project. In this episode we talk with Shantel Kilnger. Shantel shares how she found herself working in television, her unique approach to finding an internship experience, and some of her highlights working on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Shantel talks about the recent derecho storms in Iowa and the orphan myth project. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18493328

Orphan Myth (Part 2) - Carrie Lloyd 03/26/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 2) - Carrie Lloyd This Week on The Hope Strategy Podcast we team up with the Orphan Myth Project to bring a special mini-series talking to some of the people involved in the project. In this episode we talk with Carrie Lloyd. Carrie talks about kindness, belief, connection and self worth. Carrie also shares the 1# thing that can be done to impact the number of homeless and incarcerated youths - fixing the foster care system. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18477431

Orphan Myth (Part 1) - Brian Mavis 03/25/2021

Orphan Myth (Part 1) - Brian Mavis This Week on The Hope Strategy Podcast we team up with the Orphan Myth Project to bring a special mini-series talking to some of the people involved in the project. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18464030

Orphan Myth - Mini Series (Episode 0) 03/25/2021

Orphan Myth - Mini Series (Episode 0) Each day this week we will be dropping a new episode as part of a special mini series with the Orphan Myth Project. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18463928

Hope Matters - Elin Kelsey 03/17/2021

Hope Matters - Elin Kelsey Elin Kelsey shares her expertise and unique perspective on tackling human challenges with hope and optimism. Elin talks about her experiences exploring nature as a child, her pursuit of education, and volunteer opportunities that led to becoming a children's author for climate education themed books. Elin shares how to frame large problems and create personal, hope driven interactions with environmental problems and how to seek out current solutions and update longstanding narratives and inaccuracies. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18361370

Organizing Impact - Lindsay Hadley 03/10/2021

Organizing Impact - Lindsay Hadley Lindsay Hadley shares her passion for inspiring change and creating impact. Lindsay talks about her first meeting with Larry King and his pivotal role in helping raise funding for the Global Citizen Poverty Project. Lindsay shares some of the other projects that she has been involved in and her philosophy towards helping create optimal circumstances for growth, change and profitability whilst avoiding some of the pitfalls traditional “AID” has brought to developing countries. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18265733

Creativity & Authenticity - Jason Bagley 03/03/2021

Creativity & Authenticity - Jason Bagley Jason Bagley talks about creativity and authenticity in advertising and shares some of the key moments that helped inform his career direction. Jason shares advice for those seeking to enter “creative”, how to find a brand’s “truth” and “motivation. Jason also talks about his involvement in the world famous Old Spice commercial and how it all came together after many tedious 1-take filming sessions. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18172193

Worth More Than Money - Gary "King Pokemon" 02/24/2021

Worth More Than Money - Gary "King Pokemon" Gary “King Pokemon” talks about his upbringing in Hollywood and shares the moment that got him hooked on the hobby of collecting. Gary shares how each of his battles with cancer took him down a different path that ultimately worked in his favor. Gary talks about how he found Pokemon during his recovery, a hobby that allowed him to fulfill his passion for collecting and also connect with his young sons. Gary has been featured on Pawn Stars and is well known for his $10 million + Pokemon card collection. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/18073376

Action Over Regret - Tristen IkaIka 02/17/2021

Action Over Regret - Tristen IkaIka Tristen Ikaika shares how he started his thriving ecommerce business and his thoughts on how to be an influencer the right way. Tristen talks about his love for travel and the growing desire he had to do something other than spend time studying for classes he had no real interest in or use for. Along with his thoughts on keeping ego and self worth leveled, Tristen shares how being quick to start and slow to quit has proven valuable in the pursuit of personal and business success. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17980874

Hope Provider - Dr. Ben Corn 02/10/2021

Hope Provider - Dr. Ben Corn Dr. Ben Corn talks about one of the defining moments in his early life - the death of his father due to cancer. Ben shares how his understanding of the role of a physician changed from being just a care provider to being a “hope provider” helping patients to create and sustain hope even in terminal situations. Ben shares his thoughts and findings on the mechanics of hope and happiness, and the fine line between hope and fear as it relates to personal agency. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17895563

Growing With Purpose - Wil Reynolds 02/03/2021

Growing With Purpose - Wil Reynolds Wil Reynolds shares his thoughts on competition, service, empathy and purpose. Wil talks about the experiences and lessons that set the foundation of his success today - to love losing as much as winning, to “meet people where they are at”, and to spend time working on yourself instead of blaming others. Wil shares how creating a company culture of volunteer work has helped him and his team “check the right boxes” - choosing impact and purpose driven growth over chasing profits. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17802446

Gathering Hope and Unity - Onleilove Chika Alston 01/27/2021

Gathering Hope and Unity - Onleilove Chika Alston Minister Onlilove Chika Alston talks about her experiences being in the foster care system as a young girl, how she found her faith, and how instituting a “sabbath” saved her life. Onleilove shares her love of service and how being reunited with her tribe in Africa, after slavery separated her family generations ago, restored her dignity as an African American. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17708489

Fortune and Opportunity - Guy Kawasaki 01/20/2021

Fortune and Opportunity - Guy Kawasaki Guy Kawasaki talks about his early experiences working with Steve Jobs at Apple while working on the Macintosh project. Guy shares his thoughts on failure, working with other people's money, and why work-life balance is “overrated”. This episode is an upbeat but very honest look at motivation, work ethic and finding fortune. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17619356

Persuasion and Influence - Mark Raffan 01/13/2021

Persuasion and Influence - Mark Raffan Mark shares his experience working through depression and trying to build a profitable business at the same time. Mark shares his thoughts on what helped him through and how to make the most of offers to help. Mark talks about negotiation and persuasion (his specialty), how to create win-win situations, why being paid what your worth is essential, how to deal with renegotiations, what negotiation really is, and much more. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17529296

Emotion and Hope - Dr. Laura Craig-Bray 01/06/2021

Emotion and Hope - Dr. Laura Craig-Bray Dr. Laura Craig-Bray talks about the use and benefits of EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) - a tool for strengthening relationships through the awareness of emotions and their ties to identity and behavior. Dr. Laura explains what EFT is and details the two “types” of people in relationships: The Pursuer - and - The Withdrawer. This episode is a great look at how therapy can be used to strengthen relationships even when there is no apparent “need” or “problems”. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17442101

Hope For Depression - Audrey Gruss 12/30/2020

Hope For Depression - Audrey Gruss Audrey Gruss talks about her parents escape from communism in Lithuania following World War 2, her upbringing and the lessons learned from her immigrant parents, and the work she has done in the beauty industry. Audrey also talks about how her mothers struggle with depression inspired the founding of the Hope For Depression Research Foundation. /episode/index/show/hopestrategy/id/17366663

Hope For Depression - Audrey Gruss 12/30/2020

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