Encourage Minute: Recent Episodes
Heidi Rew
Whether you run a business, in the corporate world, have a family or a student, you need a little encouragement to get through whatever life brings. Get your dose of encouragement each Monday morning with a quick minute of inspiration. Start your week with the Encourage Minute! Hosted by Heidi Rew.
This Encourage Minute is a personal one and affects you. Thank you for listening! Stay in touch here: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Email: heidi@heidirew.com Thanks SOO much to the fabulous sound designer James Younger! He made this podcast truly sound great.
Every wonder where you "fit?" That's exactly what this failed valet wondered. Find out where that led him! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Ferrell Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
This is the story of the man wrote one of the greatest romantic movies of all time - Three Thousand. Never heard of it? There’s a reason. Listen to find out. SOURCES: * https://www.netflix.com/title/80990849 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.F.Lawton Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Make beautiful people the giants. This doesn’t mean what you think it does. Check out Ryan’s story to find out. SOURCES: * http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-ryan-millsap-blackhall-studios-southeast/ https://youtu.be/YHP4ZziMWgM Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
An unfortunate event at a Mermaid Party, multiple cousin weddings and a plane freakout were inspiration for this writer's stories & sketches. SOURCES: * https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/07/annie-mumolo-bad-moms-interview Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Do ALL the reasons why you SHOULDN'T or CAN'T do something feel overwhelming?? Check out Francois' story about opening a restaurant at 19 years old. SOURCES: * https://www.francoisreihani.com/about-francois https://weinspiremovement.org/asprinkleofinspiration/lalalandkindcafe LaLa Land Cafe TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalandkindcafe? Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Ever felt like “Everyone’s Making it But Me?” That’s exactly how this guy felt and now there’s few people in this country that haven’t heard his voice. SOURCES: * Living on Air Book - https://amzn.to/3j12U7c (I am an amazon affiliate, so I do get commission on any sales) Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
When you feel TRAPPED by all the things you can’t do, LEARN all the things you can do. That’s what led this paralyzed athlete to rise above. SOURCES: * https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/08/21/mallory-weggemann-on-mission-tokyo-paralympics https://people.com/sports/mallory-weggemann-on-the-terrifying-moment-she-was-paralyzed-by-an-epidural-shot/ Limitless Book: https://amzn.to/3CUZt9r Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
What to expect when you’re expecting a baby...and a career in entertainment... *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
If scientists & physicians said something was physically impossible, would you still attempt it? That’s exactly what Roger Bannister did. SOURCES: * https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20852682/60-years-ago-roger-bannister-became-a-legend/ https://impossiblehq.com/impossible-case-study-sir-roger-bannister/ Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Ever had a bad dream? This bad dream turned out to be one of the best things that could’ve happened to Mary! Find out what it was! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Tempted to hide your flaws or shortcomings? Well...this business owner did the opposite and was paid 1.2 billion dollars because of it. SOURCES: * Believe IT: How to go from Underestimated to Unstoppable https://amzn.to/3jAcfU8 Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
How did Kathy Jacobs become the oldest Swimsuit cover model? Find out and be inspired to break through limiting beliefs. SOURCES: * https://www.boredpanda.com/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-finalist-56-years-old-kathy-jacobs/?utmsource=google&utmmedium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model-kathy-jacobs-57-oldest-rookie Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
What happens when you enter the Olympics in swimming but have no access to a pool? Find out what Eric Moussambani did in today's Encourage Minute! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Moussambani https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/7-inspiring-olympic-heroes-who-beat-the-odds https://fansided.com/2021/07/19/eric-moussambani-slowest-olympic-swimmer/ Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
This story made me cry...just a warning. It’s an incredible story that shows your dreams and passions have healing powers. SOURCES: * https://www.hubgets.com/blog/5-incredible-olympic-stories-that-will-inspire-you-to-never-give-up/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mills https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2020/05/22/billy-mills-olympic-gold-runner Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Imagine being so close to a gold medal but becoming injured in the last second. Find out what Kerri did when this happened to her. SOURCES: * https://www.hubgets.com/blog/5-incredible-olympic-stories-that-will-inspire-you-to-never-give-up/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerri_Strug https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/kerri-strug-the-gymnast-who-battled-through-pain-for-a-taste-of-olympic-glory Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Wilma truly struggled as a child, being born at 4.5lbs, enduring scarlet fever, pneumonia and polio, which left her paralyzed. Hear how Wilma turned her struggles into triumph. SOURCES: * https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/wilma-rudolph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_Rudolph https://www.hubgets.com/blog/5-incredible-olympic-stories-that-will-inspire-you-to-never-give-up/ Wilma Books: * https://amzn.to/2VbBMsK https://amzn.to/2WinDe6 *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
You may have never heard of this boxer but he was the heavy weight world champion longer than anyone! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Louis Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design by: James Younger
Setting up shop between two funeral homes and walls covered in damp spots doesn’t exactly sound like the perfect place for a hair & body shop, does it? Find out how this national store started from an unexpected space. SOURCES: * https://www.valuer.ai/blog/26-crazy-stories-on-eccentric-entrepreneurs#AnitaRoddick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Roddick Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By James Younger
Multiple brain injuries caused Jim to fail at school...but now he teaches people how to use their brains better! How did that happen? Find out in this episode. SOURCES: * https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/371319 https://jimkwik.com/about/ Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design by: James Younger
What would you do if your father, stepmom and siblings left you when you were just 13 and you had to fend for yourself? Find out how Joe turned his story into literal Gold. SOURCES: * https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2013/07/04/berlin-olympics-rowing The Boys in the Boat book - https://amzn.to/2TYEPnS Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design by James Younger
What do you do when your have a goal to change the world of design...and you're only 20? You start with a "suburb." Find out how a national company, CANVA, set out to change the world. SOURCES: * https://about.canva.com/story/ Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
How do you figure out if you’re pursuing the right thing? This story will give you a barometer and remind you that just because it’s “THE” path doesn’t mean it’s YOUR path. SOURCES: * https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2013/02/08/171476473/the-real-story-of-how-macklemore-got-thrift-shop-to-number-one https://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/macklemore/biography.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrift_Shop Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
You will be floored about what people said about this famous “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) when he was in college. Definitely didn’t seem like the makings of someone great. What changed? Find out in this episode. SOURCES: * The TB12 Method Book - https://amzn.to/3g4Twgm Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
The name of a product you know came to be in the most interesting way. Hear that story, plus learn ways you can come up with a compelling name for your business on this episode. SOURCES: * https://youtu.be/n9sIIReLw https://youtu.be/0mdenaQRCzo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Häagen-Dazs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReubenandRose_Mattus Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Have you ever felt discouraged about being a career polygamist? Don't BE! Listen to this well-known multi-millionare's story of having 20 different jobs before making her millions. SOURCES: * https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/26/barbara-corcoran-says-waiting-tables-teaches-you-to-succeed.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Corcoran Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By James Younger
The most insulting, mean thing was said to Latoya Shauntay Snell...but she turned that around in a BIG way! SOURCES: Runners World Magazine. October 2020 issue. P 43 https://www.runningfatchef.com/home.html Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design & "Man Yelling" - James Younger
Wanna hear a story of a dozen bad ideas & dead ends that ultimately led to a success? If you feel you’ve had a million ideas and none of them have worked, check out this episode! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/11/07/netflix-marc-rudolph-that-will-never-work Book “That Will Never Work” - https://amzn.to/3eWrMKa Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
Do you feel like no experience, no money or no knowledge is holding you back? Well...check out this sweet story of a cupcake bakery that went from bankrupt to blossoming. SOURCES: * https://nashvillelifestyles.com/people/women-in-business/women-in-business-mignon-francois/ Southern Living Magazine March 2021 Issue, p. 12-13 Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By James Younger
Do you know who the first female Black millionaire is? Her story, the losses and the hardships will blow you away. SOURCES: * https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/madame-c-j-walker Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By James Younger
Did you know a 17 year old female struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig at the height of their career? Find out why she didn’t receive the reaction you’d imagine. SOURCES: * https://www.chattanoogamemory.com/the-girl-who-struck-out-babe-ruth https://www.mlb.com/news/meet-jackie-mitchell-the-girl-who-struck-out-babe-ruth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Mitchell Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design By: James Younger
I tried out for cheerleading in college...and it was a life lesson. *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
This dancer created an internationally-known company that has helped thousands of people all over the world...all because of some unhappy customers. SOURCES: * https://www.glamour.com/story/jazzercise-interview https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/jazzercise-is-immortal Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Lack of twitter handles led to this hashtag that has created an impact all over the country! SOURCES: https://bobbybones.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2017-03-08-amys-blog-what-is-pimpinjoy/ THE SHOP FORWARD https://www.theshopforward.com Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design by: James Younger
Broke and rejected, this inventor (of something you probably own) went from something he thought was bad luck to being the best luck. SOURCES: https://www.entrepreneur.com/video/345406 Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute SOUND DESIGN: James Younger
Ever felt discouraged when you’ve created something but find out it’s already “been done?” This well-known author experienced that same thing and her wisdom will encourage you. SOURCES: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/318587 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jen_Sincero Jen Sincero’s Books: https://amzn.to/3un1rfn Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design by James Younger
Do you know someone around you or from your past that EXPECTS you to FAIL? This group of underdogs used the expectation of failure to create one of the biggest movies of our time. SOURCES: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/7/19/20699678/the-lion-king-original-animation-1994 https://hbr.org/2020/01/the-upside-of-being-an-underdog Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design: James Younger
Find out how a sticky note that said, “avoid getting into the business of manufacturing trombone oil” changed everything for this Disney CEO. SOURCE: * The Ride of a Lifetime Book https://amzn.to/3bez6yY Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Have you seen Ted Lasso?? While it's not a true story, there is a coach that inspired it. Hear about what makes him so different and how his tactic could help us! SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jürgen_Klopp Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
This story is a great example of someone who prepared, worked hard and when that opportunity came, she rose to the top. SOURCES: * https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/brewer-rosalind-g-1962/ https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/13/3-things-to-know-about-rosalind-brewer-starbucks-first-female-and-african-american-coo.html https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-how-did-i-get-here/rosalind-brewer.htmll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_Brewer Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
I’ve got a really special guest on today’s podcast. My friend Amari is with me. I share a story of a time where I felt really down about myself...but the moment I started “giving” to someone else, I received more in return than I imagined. *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Sometimes we get so focused on impressing the “top” people, we forget to see the people around us that can help us get to the top. Crazy story of how this popular song and superstar came to be. SOURCES: * https://www.ksdk.com/article/entertainment/music/how-a-landlady-and-a-cassette-changed-the-lives-of-a-st-louis-man-and-garth-brooks/63-89dfafb6-69be-424f-a8c6-65325f5d371d https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Arata https://www.netflix.com/title/81283911 Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
With everything against him, this athlete rose above the odds and didn’t let anything stop him...even stolen shoes. SOURCES: * https://medium.com/sportsraid/when-jim-thorpe-won-two-gold-medals-with-shoes-someone-had-thrown-in-the-trash-3c3f7090f9e7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
This sports story is one of failure, luck and what it takes to create sustainable success. SOURCE: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maris_Valainis Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
A 5th grade teacher was the launch this guy needed to take him to space. SOURCES: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VictorJ.Glover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1F4YPJc1qc https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/five-things-we-learned-victor-glover Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
This is a real-life tortoise and the hare story that you are not going to believe! SOURCE: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CliffYoung(athlete) Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
From mounting debt, came a desperate act that led to a book we know today. SOURCE: * https://www.biography.com/news/charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
The holidays look different this year. There’s another tough period in history that actually created Holiday traditions we know today. SOURCES: https://christmaspast.media/christmas-in-the-1930s/ https://www.history.com/news/dont-forget-santas-cookies-and-milk-the-history-of-a-popular-christmas-tradition *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Today I share a personal story about a Christmas I spent with tears streaming down my face, a broken heart and the weight of hopelessness. Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Did you know the woman who wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb also was responsible for THIS?? SOURCES: https://time.com/4577082/thanksgiving-holiday-history-origins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SarahJosephaHale Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Meeting the needs of a community led to the 100+ year success of the first African American woman founded and run bank in the nation. Check out the lessons we can all learn from this! SOURCES: https://weirdnews.info/2020/03/05/pennies-and-nickels-add-up-to-success-maggie-lena-walker/ https://www.wric.com/news/a-look-at-the-life-and-times-of-maggie-walker/ Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Everything fell apart within months but Neil did something that helped his mental and emotional state from falling right along with it. SOURCES: https://www.ted.com/talks/neilpasrichathe3asofawesome#t-421111 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeilPasricha Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
A nearly fatal incident led this woman to making a worldwide difference and to Forbes 30 under 30 list. SOURCES: Check out Kavita’s TED Talk here: https://www.changefood.org/video/kavita-shukla-can-a-simple-piece-of-paper-change-the-way-we-eat/ Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Can you imagine losing for 110 years? That would feel pretty defeating. Check out this story of big-time losers and how they became world record setters. SOURCES: https://jamesclear.com/marginal-gains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Brailsford To learn more about the 1% strategy, check out James Clear’s book Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/34JgOTa Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Todd Duncan built an amazing business, had a wonderful family and was ready to retire at 46...but life threw him a curve. Feel like your plans have been shattered? Listen to what happened to Todd. SOURCES: http://toddduncan.com/story/ Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
This plumber used his expertise to turn poop to gold...and become internet famous. SOURCE: https://medium.com/the-inception/roger-wakefield-on-creating-a-life-of-his-dreams-and-inspiring-generations-916b7386bc8d Roger Wakefield’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIMKh92vaL0_Yc0u4GYhHA Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
You’ve heard “don’t dwell on the past” but this success story came from doing just that. SOURCES: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324445904578283792526004684 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DogfishHeadBrewery Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Imagine winning one of the top athletic honors and feeling invisible and ignored by the world. This woman’s story will inspire you to pursue your own legacy and one that has an impact on the world. SOURCES: Alysia Montano’s Website: http://www.alysiamontano.com (She has a new book out + you can see the New York Times video op-ed piece she did about sponsorship & pregnancy there) Find the Runner’s World article that I got this info from in Issue 5 of 2020 Keeping Track Podcast: https://keeping-track.com &Mother Non-Profit: https://andmother.org Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Maybe the key to success ISN’T always working hard. Find out how this woman took time to not work so hard. SOURCES: https://www.thestar.com/business/2015/05/10/the-leader-heather-payne-hackeryou.html https://junocollege.com/blog/torontos-super-woman-heather-payne Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute
Overweight, stuck in a job he didn’t like and feeling like it’s the same thing every day, John found a very interesting pursuit that helped him change his life and perspective. SOURCES: * Get John H Clark III’s book, “Finally Fit: It’s Never Too Late to Achieve a Dream” here: https://amzn.to/3i9yNYH Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Feel like there’s NO WAY to succeed in the midst of a global pandemic? This Used Car Salesman proves us wrong. SOURCES: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-business-podcast-65-sean-pour | https://kidpreneurs.org/inspiring-kidpreneur-interview-with-sean-pour/ | https://ideamensch.com/sean-pour/ | https://medium.com/authority-magazine/masters-of-the-turnaround-anything-can-be-earned-with-sean-pour-and-jason-crowley-93b4510340cb Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Ever feel like there’s something ELSE you’re meant to do? That’s exactly what this New Jersey social worker felt. See what happened when she stepped out on faith. SOURCE: https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/kardea-brown-delicious-miss-brown/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/delicious-miss-brown/episodes Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Ever have a situation where you feared being your true self would mean a great loss?? If so, listen to this story of one weatherman who dared to stay the course. Source: Originally heard on The Good Life Project podcast https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/al-roker/ For Al’s New Book “You Look Better in Person” - https://amzn.to/3kw8a1A Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
We all focus on things we DON’T have or things that are holding us back. Carson figured out a way to turn the thing that may have held her back into a unique advantage. Listen to my interview with my brother, Clayton, that has special needs here: https://theheidirewshow.fireside.fm/7 Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/07/23/carson-pickett-one-armed-soccer-player-inspires-one-armed-2-year-old/1803424001/ https://youtu.be/X9gkaCxg5LY https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/sheroes-the-football-friendship-that-moved-the-world Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Sometimes, we need to know we’re not alone. If you’ve experienced or are experiencing anxiety, depression and/or suicidal thoughts, this is a reminder that you’re not alone. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/michael-phelps-depression/index.html https://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/30-famous-people-alive-today-battled-depression/ Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard For Mental Health Help: Suicide Helpline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Find a Counselor - https://www.betterhelp.com/ OR https://www.psychologytoday.com/ *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Changing the world can be as simple as sharing a lollipop. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and heavy with things that are going on in the world, this story will encourage you. Source and Original TEDx Talk from Drew Dudley - https://youtu.be/hVCBrkrFrBE Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
If you or someone you know has faced or is facing job loss during this pandemic...check out this Heidi’s own personal encouraging story. Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Ever feel like no matter WHAT you do someone has a problem with it? I share my own fears and struggles co-owning Atlanta Voiceover Studio. Hearing this story really encouraged me and I hope it does you as well. Let me know about what you do about critics? Thanks to Assistant: Dominique Viard *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Feeling stuck this week? Maybe a game of Solitaire will get you out of that funk. Hear how this famous lady used it to inspire her. Thanks to Assistant: Dominique Viard *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
This man helped America win it's independence but you may have never heard of him... Sources: https://www.history.com/news/battle-of-yorktown-slave-spy-james-armistead & https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-armistead-lafayette Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
A lesson in exploration, loss and black history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Henson *Featured Small Businesses * The Elite School of Etiquette, owner Carol Rey Info@theeliteschoolofetiquette.com https://www.theeliteschoolofetiquette.com Signature program is for 6th - 9th graders, 10 weeks and ends with a formal dance & dinner. first 10 students who sign up after this podcast a $50.00 off coupon of our Jr. Cotillion. Lady Sweat, owner Kathleen Donahoe ladysweatlady@gmail.com | ladysweat.com Lady Sweat is a catalyst for women to embrace their power, stand up taller, and inhabit their strength to make positive changes in their lives and beyond. Access to free classes for anyone underemployed or unemployed at: www.ladysweat.com/free Half dance, Half Fitness
An ad agency came up with a creative way to connect people during COVID19! Source: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/nostalgia-music-and-this-pirate-radio-station-bring-older-adults-together/ Featured Small Businesses * Chris Socci of Socci Interiors Chris@csocci.com | http://www.csocci.com/home.html Ashante PT Stokes - (PT the Gospelspitter) Ptthegospelspitter.faith Mentions Luckie Ad Agency - https://www.luckie.com Boutwell Studios - http://boutwellstudios.com Radio Recliner - https://radiorecliner.com Thanks to assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
This week we decided to focus on Black Joy, so we chose to talk about Amanda Seales, a black comedian, that has an amazing game show centered on the joy, culture, and contributions of black people. In the midst of the way the media portrays black people, we wanted to provide a resource of black joy created by a black woman. blacklivesmatter Amanda Seales social media: Instagram: @amandaseales https://www.instagram.com/amandaseales/ SFB IG: @smartfunnyandblack https://www.instagram.com/smartfunnya... SFB Youtube: @Smart Funny & Black Entertainment SFB Website: https://www.smartfunnyandblack.com/ Thanks to host: Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
How this accident led to a beloved book and TV series and what we can all learn from that. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Gabaldon & http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/ Featured Small Businesses * Killer Curls | Beth Johnson KillerCurlsSalon@gmail.com Linda Poff Voiceover Actor https://www.voxfab.com Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Rejection can be heartbreaking. This is a story of people you know who didn’t take rejection as redirection. FEATURED SMALL BUSINESSES: * 1| JSK Marketing - Jenn Kjellman | https://www.jskmarketing.com Spent 10 years in corporate America but was overrun & exhausted by the grind. She decided to take a leap of faith and start her own digital marketing consulting company! Especially passionate about helping small to medium businesses grow. Built on values of transparency, my passion is that every company I work with would feel valued and as if they’re getting someone who’s truly an extension of their team, not just a vendor. Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Social Media Management, Email Marketing, Blogging Free 30 minute marketing consultation 2| Atlanta Birth Center - Samantha Brooks | www.AtlantaBirthCenter.org Provide a sanctuary that nurtures the lives of women and their families by providing holistic care surrounding the childbearing experience. Atlanta’s only nationally accredited, freestanding Birth Center. Midwifery-led holistic OB/GYN care Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Gert's husband tragically died at 47, leaving her with a company headed towards bankruptcy and three kids. But Gert was "one tough mother." Read more about Gert & see the ads that turned around Columbia Sportswear - https://wizardofads.org/gert-boyles-success-secret-for-owner-operated-businesses/ Featured Small Businesses: Persist Fitness - Lily Naz Email Lily at: persistfitnessllc@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pg/persistfitnessllc/community/ Health & Fitness Coach (offers virtual training) Contact Lily for a FREE consultation Novis Opera - Clayton Romero & Brandon Duke Copy writing, podcast production, educational videos, mixing and mastering services, sound design services. https://www.novisopera.com Garfield's Crossing - Narrative Podcast In Medias Res Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
You would've never guessed this guy started on a flatbed trailer. Find out who it is and what we can learn from where he started. SMALL BUSINESSES HIGHLIGHTED 1| Remedy Films - Jamie & Jennifer Graff Award-winning digital media agency BOLD creativity for your company or product our team will bring a fresh perspective to your video, photography, marketing, website and social content. Get a FREE PDF featuring "5 Ways to Pivot your Marketing Amid Covid19" by signing up for their email newsletter on their website. https://remedyfilms.com 2| Stacey Bode Photography Weddings, maternity portraits, newborns, families, headshots, boudoir portraits, lifestyle/branding pics, and even pet portraits. We can set up location, home, or studio sessions. Once it's safe, I'll be offering mini studio "post pandemic" portraits on a donating-based sliding scale. I'll also be doing some discounted pricing on my standard shoot packages. https://staceybode.com | stacey@staceybode.com Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Are you a procrastinator? Feel frustrated at yourself for it? Well…you're actually not in bad company. This story will encourage all the procrastinators out there. *Featured Small Businesses: * 1| Oil Drop Shop Melissa Sarathy www.oildropshop.com Vinyl designs for home organization, bottle decals and stickers for phone cases, computers or cars. 2| Ivory Lane Interiors Sarah Mouser Virtual Design consultations available https://www.ivorylaneinteriors.com/virtual-design Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Are the people you're isolating with driving you crazy?? This one couple didn't speak a word in 2.5 days because of their frustrations...but there's a good ending. Featured Small Businesses: * 1| Prophecy Products * Use code "hand10" for 15% off hand santizer https://prophecyproducts.com 2| ET Family Travel Aly Julian will help you plan your next trip to Disney World https://www.etfamilytravel.com Thanks to: * Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow _Story Referenced: _ https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/opinions/133-days-isolation-covid-19-relationship-lessons-manser/index.html
Feeling discouraged because you're now out of work or have your own business during COVID19? This farm in California will inspire you and maybe even ignite an idea. Thanks to: Assistant Dominique Viard Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow Learn more about Sweet Farm here: https://www.sweetfarm.org Read the article that inspired this: https://www.businessinsider.com/zoom-video-goat-2-meeting-llama-sweet-farm-animals-cameo-2020-4
This story reminds us of impact every day heroes can have. No matter if your act of heroism is small or large, it makes a difference. Thanks to: * Assistant Dominique Viard Writer Faith Dillon Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow To read more about this story: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129956107
Does it feel like COVID19 has robbed you of your plans? Even when you make new plans, things change all the time. This story of a plan that got derailed by a major crisis may give you a little hope. Thanks to: * Assistant Dominique Viard Writer Faith Dillon Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow *To read more about this story: * https://www.nestle.com/aboutus/history/nestle-company-history/nescafe-75-years
As your world is constantly changing throughout this coronavirus pandemic, some new ways will work and some won't. Check out this story to learn how one such new way turned Goo into Gold. *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Chaos and crisis can greatly shape us. How do we stay strong? Let's take a lesson from a snowflake. *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
There's a very simple thing we can all do to help our world's immunity. Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-happiness-doctor/201706/happiness-and-your-immune-system *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow
For all you small businesses out there...this story is for you! In the midst of COVID19, here's how one business owner decided that "The way to survive is to create value for her customers in a new way for the current day" *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow Special thanks to: Dominique Viard - video editing and production
Whether you're struggling through COVID19 alone, with someone OR struggling with the person you're with…know that true love can still show up despite obstacles. *Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow Special thanks to: Dominique Viard - video editing and production
In these uncertain times, this story reminds us that in scarcity can also come opportunity. I'll be releasing an Encourage Minute podcast every single day this week, due to COVID19. We all need an extra dose of encouragement. Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: * www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow Special thanks to: *Dominique Viard - video editing and production
Comparing your beauty to the world's standards is something we've all dealt with but this story of a famous actress will remind you that trying to replicate another's beauty deprives the world of YOURS. Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow
What happens when someone tells you that you're NOT good at what you're passionate at? Learn how this football star turned theater lover pushed through rejection. Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Not many college students will know this story of how raman noodles came to be. The story reminds us though things may threaten to destroy us, those very things could be what builds us up. Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Flying cows almost cost one man his job. Listen to be encouraged that sometimes your WORST day could actually turn into your BEST day! Jeff Henderson wrote a GREAT book called FOR (Know what you're For: A growth strategy for work, an even better strategy for life) and you can find it here: https://amzn.to/2um12j3 Find out more about Jeff here: https://jeffhenderson.com Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow
This is a story about an orphan that had no one else to depend on but himself...however, when something threatened to destroy his livelihood, he just pivoted and was able to create something even greater! Follow Heidi Rew and the Encourage Minute podcast on social: www.Instagram.com/heidirew
Feel like the time has passed for pursuing your dream? Dorothy's story may change your perspective. Time isn't always a factor in success. Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow
Whether you're still waiting for that special someone or have someone and need a little inspired love, this story about 2 pen pals that YOU know will encourage you. *Subscribe to get the Weekly Encourage Minute or Follow HERE: * www.Instagram.com/HeidiRew www.Facebook.com/TheHeidiRewShow www.YouTube.com/TheHeidiRewShow