Ali Llewellyn and Nick Skytland on Looking at What Comes Next & Innovating at NASA and in Life
Ali Llewellyn and Nick Skytland on Looking at What Comes Next & Innovating at NASA and in Life Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|1/26/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Nick Skytland and Ali Llewellyn about working at NASA, finding your calling, helping others to dream big, and of course, their new book, What Comes Next?: Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World – A Guide for Christian Leaders. Nick is an author, consultant, technologist, innovator, and triathlete. He is cofounder, along with Ali, of Quite Uncommon, a strategy and consulting firm that helps ministry leaders navigate the future. He also works at NASA in the Exploration Technology Office helping usher in the future of human space exploration. His technical and leadership experience has helped him build high performing teams and pioneer new ways of doing business in both government and industry for over two decades. He has trained astronauts, designed next-generation spacesuits, developed open source technology, led missional movements, and created some of the largest purpose-driven collaborations in history. Ali is co-founder of Quite Uncommon and is a strategist and collaboration leader at NASA, currently directing the 1958 Coworking Space at the Johnson Space Center. She has more than two decades of cross-sector experience in growing effective teams and building engaged communities with resiliency and foresight – including for some of the largest hackathons in the world. We talk about their journeys to both NASA and launching a consulting firm as well as the importance of sharing what you know and pouring into other people. You can find Nick on IG @Skytland and Ali @adllewellyn. You can visit their website here: http://quiteuncommon.com or here: https://futuresframework.com. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Teresa Goines on Building Heromakers in Vulnerable Populations, Her Vision Behind Old Skool Cafe, and the Power of Community
Teresa Goines on Building Heromakers in Vulnerable Populations, Her Vision Behind Old Skool Cafe, and the Power of Community Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|2/2/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Teresa Goines, the founder of Old Skool a faith-based, violence prevention program that provides job training, employment, and a second chance by way of a 1920’s speakeasy, jazz restaurant run by at-risk, formerly incarcerated, and foster care youth. As a youth, Teresa grew up taking care of her father and learning how to be a caretaker and notice those on the margins of society. As a juvenile detention officer, she developed a deep compassion and empathy for young adults who come from difficult backgrounds. When she began to dream about how to help kids in these situations, she envisioned what would later become Old Skool Cafe. In this episode, we talk about “bringing out the gold” in others, why hope is so powerful, and how even her restaurant embraces the diversity of a variety of backgrounds. You’ll walk away excited about the possibilities of putting passion and business together, and will truly believe that no dream is too big if we keep at it. You can find Teresa on IG @Teresa_Goines and Old Skool Cafe @OldSkoolCafe. You can find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/oldskoolcafe. You can visit their website here: https://www.oldskoolcafe.org. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Kellie Haddock on Hope After Tragedy, the Power of Music, and a Thank You Project 10 Years in the Making
Kellie Haddock on Hope After Tragedy, the Power of Music, and a Thank You Project 10 Years in the Making Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|2/9/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Kellie Haddock, a Christian singer-songwriter who has an incredible story of hope. Losing her husband in a car accident while also having her baby’s life saved, Kellie has lived through tragedy and found hope and joy on the other side. Through that horrific event, however, Kellie has learned much about hope and life, and 10 years after the accident, Kellie’s story was documented in The Thank You Project, a short film in which she seeks out the doctors and nurses who helped save the life of her baby. The Thank You Project has attracted more than 150 million views and has been featured on The TODAY Show, The Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan among other national and international media outlets. Losing her husband in a car accident while also having her baby’s life saved, Kellie has lived through tragedy and found hope and joy on the other side. Through that horrific event, however, Kellie has learned much about hope and life, and 10 years after the accident, Kellie’s story was documented in The Thank You Project, a short film in which she seeks out the doctors and nurses who helped save the life of her baby. The Thank You Project has attracted more than 150 million views and has been featured on The TODAY Show, The Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan among other national and international media outlets. Here we talk about hope in the midst of pain and how the love of God compels her to keep speaking hope to a weary world. Kellie shares about the power of music to express hidden things and to allow us to grieve and to find joy. Not shying away from her faith, she shares how her music speaks life into those of all backgrounds and why love conquers all. You’ll walk away inspired to press into grief in order to find hope on the other side. Kellie is releasing a new single, “Even When,” which drops February 26. You can pre-save it here: https://show.co/gUppA2E. You can find Kellie on IG @KellieHaddockMusic and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/kelliehaddockofficial. You can visit her website here: https://www.kelliehaddock.com, where you can find links to all of her music. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Chris Fields on Three Decades of Being a Firefighter, the Iconic Oklahoma City Bombing Photo, and Why Trauma Doesn’t Have to Have the Final Word
Chris Fields on Three Decades of Being a Firefighter, the Iconic Oklahoma City Bombing Photo, and Why Trauma Doesn’t Have to Have the Final Word Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|2/16/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with retired Oklahoma City firefighter Chris Fields. Best known around the world for his role in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, where he was featured in the iconic photo carrying 1-year-old Baylee Almon, Chris served for 31 years before retiring to now be a mentor and guide for other first responders dealing with trauma. In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to be a firefighter and the (sometimes silent) toll it can sometimes take on those serving. We also talk about Chris’ journey with PTSD and depression, which led down a suicidal path where he hit rock bottom. There he discovered the strength to find help and hope. Chris candidly opens up about his own journey and today leads a weekly webinar called Trauma Behind the Badge with three other first responders who serve as guides for those who are silently suffering. You can find Chris on IG @FF4OU. You can visit his website here: https://www.chrisfields.org. You can find Trauma Behind the Badge on IG @trauma_behind_the_badge and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/traumabehindthebadge. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com.We are also on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVDFP8jEcv5bdhr8VLzXjA. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Mark White on “Home”, Physical Proximity, and Gratitude as Values That Build a Joyful Life
Mark White on “Home”, Physical Proximity, and Gratitude as Values That Build a Joyful Life Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|2/23/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Mark White, founder of Run Grateful and Your Town, about the power of community and why we all need physical proximity even as we continue to communicate virtually. Mark shares his own journey of recovery and how those around him stood with him as he took his life back. In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Mark White, founder of Run Grateful and Your Town, about the power of community and why we all need physical proximity even as we continue to communicate virtually. Mark shares his own journey of recovery and how those around him stood with him as he took his life back. We talk about fatherhood, finding your calling, and how to make time for gratitude in your daily routine. You can find Mark on IG @MarkWhite_0602 and Run Grateful @1gratefulrun. You can find Run Grateful on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/1gratefulrun. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com.We are also on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVDFP8jEcv5bdhr8VLzXjA. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Samantha Tan on Racing Fast Cars and Trailblazing as a Young Female in a Male-dominated Sport
Samantha Tan on Racing Fast Cars and Trailblazing as a Young Female in a Male-dominated Sport Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|3/2/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Samantha Tan, a 23-year-old phenom who is setting the stage for a new generation of women in race car driving. At the age of 14, with the encouragement of her father, Samantha began her love for driving fast. Today, she owns her own race car team (ST Racing) and just won her first 24-hour race in Dubai. Here we talk about racing cars, what got her to where she is, and the obstacles she has faced along the way. Her encouragement to others? Don’t let failure stop you, stay focused, and let your actions speak for themselves. You can find Samantha on IG @Samanthaatan and on Facebook at: . Her racing website is: https://www.st-racing.org. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. We are also on YouTube here: . Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends! We are now on PATREON and we would love if you’d become a partner! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Dion Dawson on Dreaming Big for His Englewood Community and How One Person Can Put Hopes into Motion
Dion Dawson on Dreaming Big for His Englewood Community and How One Person Can Put Hopes into Motion Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|3/9/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Dion Dawson, founder and visionary of Dion’s Chicago Dream. Growing up in Englewood on the south side of Chicago, Dion later spent time in the Navy, serving as a journalist and communications specialist. When his time of service was up, Dion returned to his neighborhood in the hopes of helping the people there. In this episode, we talk about Dion’s path to launching his Chicago dream (which was not at all easy) and about the work he is tirelessly pursuing to bring fresh food and unconditional love to those in his neighborhood. We loved this conversation and know you will as well. We invite you to check out what Dion and his “dream team” are doing and to partner with him. You can find Dion’s Chicago Dream on IG @DionsChicagoDream and on Facebook at: . The website is: https://www.dionschicagodream.com. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. We are also on YouTube here: . Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends. We are now on PATREON and we would love if you would join our growing community! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Dorris Walker-Taylor on Finding Joy After More Than Two Decades of Pain, and Why a Place Called Thistle Farms Is So Amazing
Dorris Walker-Taylor on Finding Joy After More Than Two Decades of Pain, and Why a Place Called Thistle Farms Is So Amazing Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|4/6/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Dorris Walker-Taylor, Senior Ambassador of Thistle Farms. Here, she opens up about the painful incident of seeing her father murdered and how that led to a lifestyle of drugs and selling herself on the streets of Nashville. Dorris shares openly about her decades of feeling lost and alone and how the prayers of her mother and the love of a friend finally led her to safety. In her 50s, she finally found freedom, and with it, great joy. A newlywed, Dorris now goes around sharing her love of music, the love of God, and the important mission of Thistle Farms to help women who have been victimized. You can find Thistle Farms on IG @ThistleFarms and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ThistleFarms. The website is: https://thistlefarms.org. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. We are also on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVDFP8jEcv5bdhr8VLzXjA. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends. We are now on PATREON and we would love if you would join our growing community! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Darcy Olsen on Using Every Available Means to Give Voice to the Children Unheard and Unseen in the Foster Care System
Darcy Olsen on Using Every Available Means to Give Voice to the Children Unheard and Unseen in the Foster Care System Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|3/16/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Darcy Olsen, founder and CEO of Gen Justice, which “works to mend the child protection system and bring a permanent end to innocent children enduring violence.” A foster parent to 10 and now having adopted 4 children, as a single mom Darcy has thrown herself into caring for kids who are sometimes forgotten on both a micro and a macro scale. Gen Justice is committed to changing federal and state laws and allowing children to have a voice when they are being harmed and overlooked. In this episode we talk about how Darcy got involved in this important issue, the role of community and positivity in raising strong children, and how every person can get involved in giving a voice to the little voices who need it the most. You can find Gen Justice on IG @GenJustice and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GenJustice/. The website is: https://www.genjustice.org. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. We are also on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVDFP8jEcv5bdhr8VLzXjA. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends. We are now on PATREON and we would love if you would join our growing community! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.
Katie Spotz on Endurance Sports and Pushing Yourself to Do the Impossible to Raise Awareness of Those in Need
Katie Spotz on Endurance Sports and Pushing Yourself to Do the Impossible to Raise Awareness of Those in Need Heromakers Podcast Laurie Nichols & Ann Chow|4/13/2021 In this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Katie Spotz, endurance athlete and clean water advocate. Katie has completed a number of significant physical fitness challenges–being the youngest person to row across the Atlantic Ocean (70 days, over 1 million strokes), biking across America, and being the first person to swim the Allegheny River to name just a few feats. She is currently working on a bike down the coast of Maine for H2O for Life. And if that’s not enough, Katie is hoping to complete a trip around the world within the next two years. Blending the “why” and the “how”, Katie pushes herself for the sake of others, raising money and awareness to provide access to clean water around the world. In this episode, we talk about training for these events, the role of the mind in pushing ourselves, and why even though an event might be just for a day, an impact can last for a lifetime. You can find Kate on IG @KatieSpotz and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hellokatiespotz. Her website is: https://www.katiespotz.com. Heromakers can be found on IG @heromakersmovement and on FB @heromakersmovement. You can also visit our website at: https://www.heromakersmovement.com. We are also on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVDFP8jEcv5bdhr8VLzXjA. Like us and follow us today! And share this episode with your friends. We are now on PATREON and we would love if you would join our growing community! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/heromakersmovement.