Spread The Positive: Recent Episodes
Spread The Positive
The ultimate focus for the podcast is to "bring light to what is going right" in the world. As a vehicle to power the overall Spread The Positive brand this podcast is designed to highlight the following:
-Notable individuals who exhibit positive and optimistic outlooks on life -Community outreach efforts that are WORKING -Businesses/Organizations that are doing things right in business as well as within the community -Gratitude and Mindset practices, tips, routines and more
Episode 5 is with Korey Akers of Crossfit Rampage in Murfreesboro, TN. Korey is the owner and head fitness instructor at his own gym and helped me early on when I first moved to Murfreesboro in more ways than he probably realizes.
Beyond the fitness advice and encouragement he gave me (while I struggled horribly at attempting to do Cross fit style workouts when I was close to 40 lb. over weight) it was also the way he ran his business, how consistent he was in the way he treated anyone who came in and just how he operated in general. So when looking for guest for the podcast he was a very obvious choice to ask. I am in the same networking group as Korey and get to interact and keep up with what he has been and is looking to do with Crossfit Rampage on a weekly basis. It's impressive how clear his vision is for what he is ultimately trying to build.
We get into many topics including; how Korey developed his passion for teaching fitness, how he focuses on maintaining a positive outlook no matter how difficult situations may be, why he thinks it's important to make a conscious effort in that regard, some Gary Vee talk and finish with his "Grateful 4". Really good stuff and truly appreciate Korey taking the time to do this and for all he does to Spread The Positive.
This episode is with the father-son, real estate powerhouse duo Chris and Don Day. I was really excited to sit down with both of these guys and pick their brains on how they have become such great examples of pretty much everything we stand for here at Spread The Positive. Don is a national public speaker that has shared the stage with some of the top motivational speakers in the world. Him and Chris both are very involved with a monthly series called, "Super Friday" that is a way to give back to a community they feel has given so much to them. I have attended several of these events and honestly look forward to them quite a bit. I have only missed one since the first one I attended. Don speaks on many topics like his faith, mindset, productivity, mindset and just all around knowledge of what motivates people to really strive to be their best and positivity is usually a very common theme throughout all of his content.
On a very similar note, Chris is one of the most stand up human beings I have come across. Among many of his other accomplishments, Chris has been instrumental in the formation of Murfreesboro Young Professionals, which has really grown into something special with the community. Chris has also served on countless other boards throughout his time here in the area and is just a genuinely great individual. Super family oriented and focused on where he wants to go in life. Chris has some of my favorite social media feeds of anyone I know (personally or famous). It is either him with his family or uplifting quotes, pictures, thoughts and more that just put others in a better frame of mind without even realizing it. Another thing we are obviously all about here at Spread The Positive.
I can honestly say I look up to both of these guys on a pretty crazy level and again I am so thankful for the opportunity to speak with them about what they do to Spread The Positive.
Episode 3 features Ms. Robin "Closing Deals in Heels" Seay. A realtor here in Murfreesboro, TN who is passionate about community outreach and being involved with making the place she calls home ultimately better for all.
Robin serves for the follow organizations:
-Murfreesboro Young Professionals (Community Outreach Chair) -Make A Wish Brand Ambassador for Parks Realty) -United Way Young Leader Society member -Crosspoint Church Serve The City volunteer -Active United Way Volunteer
Needless to say one would have to have a very optimistic and positive outlook on life to make time for all of these great causes...Robin is definitely not an exception to this rule. Not to mention while also maintaining a successful career in real estate. Commendable for sure. In this episode we get into how she uses positivity to help her mentally prepare for the day, how she helps manage her client's stress levels through the potential difficulties of a real estate transaction, some of the really great things that are happening right here in our community and finish with Robin's "Grateful 4".
**Still rough with the editing and repeating myself. HUGE shoutout to Robin for dealing with the struggles and being super supportive. Really appreciate your patience!
Episode 2 is with Joel Bigelow, founder of Endure Athletics. Endure is a nonprofit in Murfreesboro, TN with the mission of facilitating the homeless youth of Rutherford County. Through after school programming, Saturday morning meet ups and other regular outings Joel and his team are doing really incredible work in the lives of these children. We get into a little backstory of what brought Joel to Murfreesboro, what lead to the creation of Endure and how he incorporates positivity into his day to day routines. Big thanks to Joel and everything he does to Spread The Positive.
Here is what was originally going to be just a trial run to test out a call in with our super fancy "studio" set up (it's a macbook and a usb plug in mic ha). It is really, really rough and we welcome any tips or feedback (good or bad). I say, "so to speak" like 1,000 times, sooo that is something I will be working on and obviously the "umms" and stumbling through what we are trying to say. This was done with very little practice or heads up, but with the audio working out decently and it not being straight up horrible...we wanted to go ahead and post it.
A little about OJ...OJ works with the at risk and special need children at a local middle school here in Middle Tennessee. He also works part time at the Y here in town as well. Just a stand up guy all around and a perfect person to introduce the podcast with. This episode with OJ really gets the message of what we are trying to accomplish with the Spread The Positive podcast. We get into some examples of how OJ practices being his "best self" with the hopes of creating a contagious effect on the people he interacts with on a daily basis. We also get into a brief history of Spread The Positive and what brought all of this about. Thanks to OJ for being involved and all he does to Spread The Positive.