RESILIENT PEOPLE
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEver wonder what makes people resilient? How some can manage tough times with a great perspective and strong mindset?
RESILIENT PEOPLE is an original podcast hosted by Janet Fanaki. A self-described Resilience Explorer, Janet speaks with regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience as well as experts in fields like sleep, fitness, education and nutrition.
RESILIENT PEOPLE guests have lived through a major life challenge and found a purpose from it to help others. From forming a charity to writing a book, starting a fundraiser and becoming popular public speakers.
It's the way that they took a negative experience and turned it into something positive that Janet is drawn to and wants to share their journey with listeners.
For season 3 of the podcast, Janet is shifting her focus to stories from midlife women. Counting herself in this group, she is learning from the women who have turned this sometimes scary and lonely time in their lives, to one that is bringing them joy and fulfillment.
Listen to the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast to get introduced to the people you wish you always knew, and now do.
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How to help a griever get back to living life
July 18, 2023 01:52 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is hosted by Janet Fanaki. This show profiles regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. This particular episode is narrated by Janet and focuses on the ways which we can help support a griever. It is in response to a post that Janet posted to Twitter where she comments on including her friend in plans after she suffer...
Shaun O'Gorman: Resilience comes from helping other people
June 15, 2023 20:58 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBRESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. In this episode, Janet speaks with motivational s...
How to die with no regrets
February 18, 2023 14:09 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBRESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. The guest on this episode is Dawn Custode. She was an ...
Finding joy as a single on Valentine's Day
February 12, 2023 05:58 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBRESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. This episode features tips and advice for single peopl...
Rae Ann Gruver: A grieving mom fights against hazing
December 14, 2022 16:08 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRae Ann Gruver is a mom, wife, former NICU nurse and the founder of The Max Gruver Foundation. Learn more about their work in creating awareness, education, policy and laws to prevent hazing across the United States. Attention to drugs, alcohol, and bullying are part of the education and awareness measures, as they are often used in hazing events. Follow The Max Gruver Foundation on: Facebook Instagram Twitter RESILIENT PEOPLE is a podcast created by Janet Fanaki. Each episodes intro...
Dr. Cara Ooi: Building resilience by sleeping better
November 18, 2022 03:35 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, I interview Toronto psychiatrist and sleep expert, Dr. Cara Ooi. To learn more about her, please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com and on Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Created and hosted by Janet Fanaki. To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientp...
Ann Douglas: What makes midlife so messy?
November 05, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode I interview celebrated parenting and now midlife author, Ann Douglas. Her new book, "Navigating the messy middle: A fiercely honest and wildly encouraging guide for midlife women" is out now. Follow Ann Douglas on social media including Twitter and Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Created a...
How to build resilience: Build a better brain
October 28, 2022 19:06 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBThe focus of this short episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE is on my takeaways from the book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, "Keep Sharp: Build A Better Brain At Any Age". This episode offers Janet Fanaki's own personal views of the book's recommendations and building a positive mindset. Topics include: building resilience the importance of movement, sleep, hydration and finding purpose to having a positive mindset self awareness The book is available at all bookstores and online sellers. To learn m...
Katie Clark: A midlife American in Paris
October 20, 2022 17:12 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBKatie Clark is a travel blogger living in Paris. Learn more about Katie Clark on Instagram at: @theadventuresofnursekatie RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women. If you are midlife woman with a story of resilience to tell, or ...
Leanne Townsend: Embracing midlife changes
October 06, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBFor this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I was joined by Toronto divorce and family lawyer Leanne Townsend. Learn more about her at: www.leannetownsend.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women. If you are midlife woman with a ...
Embracing midlife changes with lawyer Leanne Townsend
October 06, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBFor this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I was joined by Toronto divorce and family lawyer Leanne Townsend. Learn more about her at: www.leannetownsend.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women. If you are midlife woman with a ...
Audrey Guth: Switching careers in midlife
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, Janet Fanaki introduces listeners to Audrey Guth, a Toronto entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization Nanny Angel Network. Audrey is a mother, grandmother, two-time cancer survivor and creator of multiple businesses. Her point-of-view to inspire women to make a pivot in midlife is very inspiring. Janet and Audrey spoke about: the moment when it seemed right to leave her business and start a not-for-profit agency advice tha...
Switching careers in midlife with Audrey Guth
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, Janet Fanaki introduces listeners to Audrey Guth, a Toronto entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization Nanny Angel Network. Audrey is a mother, grandmother, two-time cancer survivor and creator of multiple businesses. Her point-of-view to inspire women to make a pivot in midlife is very inspiring. Janet and Audrey spoke about: the moment when it seemed right to leave her business and start a not-for-profit agency advice tha...
Welcome to Season 3 of RESILIENT PEOPLE!
September 10, 2022 20:37 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBIf you are a midlife woman with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: [email protected] Go to www.resilientpeople.ca for: archived episodes from the podcast background information about Janet Fanaki including media and speaking engagements order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise RESILIENT PEOPLE is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. FOLLOW RESILIENT...
Sherrie Dunlevy: Graduating from grief
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFor more information on Sherry Dunlevy and the Graduating Grief Academy, click here. RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim of this podcast and the stories on the website is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a pla...
Graduating from grief
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, you will meet Grief Coach Sherrie Dunlevy. The creator of the Graduating Grief Academy, Sherrie helps those who have faced loss to find joy again. An innovative group program, her goal is to cycle you through the stages of grief where you come out of the other end with a sense of gratitude, healing and hope. We spoke about: different forms of grief how others can support grievers infant, parental and pet loss self-care For more i...
You've got to have friends
April 23, 2022 20:31 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBFor this episode of REVELATIONS on the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, I talk about friends and friendships. In my 53 years of being on this earth, I've come to learn that not everyone has their own set of friends outside of their marital or partner relationship. I make an argument in this episode on the importance of having your own friends - especially the kind who have known you for a very long time. Life can change on you at the drop of a hat - in case be through divorce, separation, cat...
How to build resilience: The importance of having the right friends
April 23, 2022 20:31 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBRESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know som...
You are not a label
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMeet Caitlin Starr. When we spoke for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, she was a high school student in Toronto. Now she’s studying at university in Montreal. Caitlin is a competitive dancer and skier, intelligent and a vivacious young woman who also happens to be living with Type 1 Diabetes. But she is adamant on not being known foremost for her condition. As she says, she is not the label but so much more. We spoke about her role models and how she feels about being one to those who don’...
Type 1 Diabetes blogger Caitlin Starr: You are not a label
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMeet Caitlin Starr. When we spoke for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, she was a high school student in Toronto. Now she’s studying at university in Montreal. Caitlin is a competitive dancer and skier, intelligent and a vivacious young woman who also happens to be living with Type 1 Diabetes. But she is adamant on not being known foremost for her condition. As she says, she is not the label but so much more. We spoke about her role models and how she feels about being one to those who don’...
Kindness as your legacy
March 29, 2022 12:04 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBIn this episode of REVELATIONS on RESILIENT PEOPLE, Janet Fanaki wants listeners to think about leaving a legacy of kindness. With many of us worried about the current state of the world, kindness matters more than ever. Janet references a recent event that was held in memory of her husband who passed away from brain cancer in 2020. She talks about what he is most remembered for in the legal and business communities in Canada and around the world. A skilled and well-respected competition la...
How to build resilience: Choosing kindness as your legacy
March 29, 2022 12:04 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBRESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know some...
Caregiver essentials with Donna Thomson
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I welcome caregiving expert Donna Thomson. Through years of being a family caregiver to turning to advocacy work and research in the area, Donna shares a wealth of knowledge and personal experience. We spoke about: her essentials for being a better caregiver how to avoid failure within the healthcare system ways that she maintains her positive mindset and resilience avoiding caregiver burnout finding a community that you can really laugh with le...
Donna Thomson: Essentials that every caregiver needs
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I welcome caregiving expert Donna Thomson. Through years of being a family caregiver to turning to advocacy work and research in the area, Donna shares a wealth of knowledge and personal experience. We spoke about: her essentials for being a better caregiver how to avoid failure within the healthcare system ways that she maintains her positive mindset and resilience avoiding caregiver burnout finding a community that you can really laugh with le...
Making lemonade out of lemons
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MBIt may seem unconventional to get advice about keeping a positive attitude from a widow. But that's exactly what listeners will hear in this episode. I was joined by my friend and longtime contributor to RESILIENT PEOPLE, Susan Mintz, to talk about widow life and how we can all learn to have a positive mindset. Susan lost her husband Jeffrey to AIDS in 1994. Following his passing, she published a book titled Committed To Love, became an outspoken advocate for HIV and AIDS causes, a public...
HIV activist Susan Mintz: Unapologetically treat yourself
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MBLearn more about Susan Mintz at: www.susanmintz.com RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: [email protected]. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet ...
Agnes Chen of Starlings Community: Healing from childhood trauma
February 07, 2022 22:39 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBLearn more about Starlings Community at: www.Starlings.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: [email protected]. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet...
Healing from childhood trauma
February 07, 2022 22:39 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAgnes Chen lives in Calgary, is an energetic mom of four, a registered nurse and the creator of Starlings Community. She grew up in the shadow of traumatic parental addiction. As an adult, Agnes recognized the role that an entire community plays in helping children living with traumatic stress to heal. In so many of my conversations with my guests, community comes up as a major factor in a person’s ability to be resilient in the face of adversity. It was the case with my last guest, Chris...
Chris DT Gordon: Practicing gratitude
January 21, 2022 21:06 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChris DT Gordon is a special education teacher, runner, husband, father and a survivor of flesh-eating bacteria. When a small scrape to his hand led to months in the hospital and a near amputation, Chris took stock of the important people and things in his life. He launched the Scar Bearers podcast and committed to doing something kind for someone everyday. He also developed The Attitude of Gratitude and began preaching the merits of kindness and being grateful to his students, aiming t...
How gratitude builds resilience
January 21, 2022 21:06 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChris DT Gordon is a special education teacher, runner, husband, father and a survivor of flesh-eating bacteria. When a small scrape to his hand led to months in the hospital and a near amputation, Chris took stock of the important people and things in his life. He launched the Scar Bearers podcast and committed to doing something kind for someone everyday. He also developed The Attitude of Gratitude and began preaching the merits of kindness and being grateful to his students, aiming t...
The adventure of midlife
January 08, 2022 17:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSusan Heinrich is excited about being middle aged. She is 54 years old, has done solo trips to India and Paris and wants to inspire other midlife women to embrace their lives with the same sense of adventure. She is known as the Midlife Globetrotter on social media and posts about her travels, food and fashion. She doesn't see age as a obstacle but as an opportunity to reinvent ourselves or just get reaquainted with our passions and interests. As many midlife women can identify, these have...
Midlife Globetrotter Susan Heinrich: The power of female solo travel
January 08, 2022 17:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIf one of your new year's resolutions is to shake up your life, this conversation with Susan may be the nudge you need. Learn more about Susan Heinrich at www.midlifeglobetrotter.com. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please re...
Embracing midlife as an adventure
January 08, 2022 17:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSusan Heinrich is excited about being middle aged. She is 54 years old, has done solo trips to India and Paris and wants to inspire other midlife women to embrace their lives with the same sense of adventure. She is known as the Midlife Globetrotter on social media and posts about her travels, food and fashion. She doesn't see age as a obstacle but as an opportunity to reinvent ourselves or just get reaquainted with our passions and interests. As many midlife women can identify, these have...
Building resilience in brain injury survivors
December 09, 2021 05:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDavid A. Grant lives with a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a teenage driver while cycling. People who have a TBI face many issues that in some cases are permanent. Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression, irritability and memory problems to name a few. Living with difficulties like these can cause the people around them to disappear, leaving the affected person with a sense of despair and loneliness. When David found himself wanting to connect more often with others who we...
David A. Grant: Build an online support community
December 09, 2021 05:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDavid A. Grant lives with a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a teenage driver while cycling. People who have a TBI face many issues that in some cases are permanent. Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression, irritability and memory problems to name a few. Living with difficulties like these can cause the people around them to disappear, leaving the affected person with a sense of despair and loneliness. When David found himself wanting to connect more often with others who we...
Kids & Cars Founder Janette Fennell
November 25, 2021 15:09 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBLearn more about Janette Fennell at www.kidsandcars.org. RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please drop a line to: [email protected] Find more stories of resilience and learn more about host Janet Fanaki at www.resilientpeople.ca The RES...
Kidnapped Mom Advocates For Vehicle Safety
November 25, 2021 15:09 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHow often have you found yourself sitting in your vehicle and wondering about the safety features around you? The interior trunk release. The rear safety camera? And the switch for your power windows? Janette Fennell is a vehicle safety advocate in the US. Back in 1995 an alarming thing happened to her and her husband when they were kidnapped in the trunk of their car. This experience had Janette dedicate the rest of her life to advocating for car safety and create the organization KidsA...
Pushing Through Comfort Zones
November 05, 2021 14:42 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTommy Caulfield and James Whittle are two friends from the UK who one day decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a row boat. The voyage took them 54 days and as you can imagine, it was grueling. But the pair discovered a lot about themselves in that little vessel. Mainly the importance of pushing through their comfort zones and embracing the rewards that come with it. Since that trip, Tommy and James have embarked on many different adventures. We spoke about the reason for doing that first...
The Tempest Two's Tommy Caulfield & James Whittle: Push through comfort zones
November 05, 2021 14:42 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTo learn more about The Tempest Two visit www.tempesttwo.com or on socials @thetempesttwo. RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does please drop a line to: [email protected] Hear more inspiring conversations of resilience at www.resilientpeo...
The Tempest Two - Tommy Caulfield & James Whittle
November 05, 2021 14:42 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTommy Caulfield and James Whittle are two friends from the UK who one day decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a row boat. The voyage took them 54 days and as you can imagine, it was grueling. But the pair discovered a lot about themselves in that little vessel. Mainly the importance of pushing through their comfort zones and embracing the rewards that come with it. Since that trip, Tommy and James have embarked on many different adventures. We spoke about the reason for doing that first...
Surviving the Minneapolis bridge collapse
October 21, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn August 1, 2007 the I35W bridge in Minneapolis suddenly collapsed during the drive-home rush hour. Thirteen people were killed and 145 people injured. My guest on this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, Lindsay Walz, was one of the survivors. Lindsay was a youth worker, primarily helping those who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma. She admitted that this was something that she knew little about at the time, but it became everything to her after that fateful day. Lindsay...
A Victim Of The Minneapolis I35W Bridge Collapse
October 21, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn August 1, 2007 the I35W bridge in Minneapolis suddenly collapsed during the drive-home rush hour. Thirteen people were killed and 145 people injured. My guest on this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, Lindsay Walz, was one of the survivors. Lindsay was a youth worker, primarily helping those who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma. She admitted that this was something that she knew little about at the time, but it became everything to her after that fateful day. Lindsay...
Bridge-collapse survivor Lindsay Walz: Build self-awareness
October 21, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBLearn more about her at www.lindsaywalz.com. RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does please drop a line to: [email protected]. Learn more about past episodes, expert articles on resilience, my passion project, The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund, and purc...
Kyle White: Build a healthy mindset and community
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBLearn more about Kyle White at www.fitfrom400.com and on Instagram @kylewhite92. RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does please drop a line to: [email protected] Hear more inspiring conversations of resilience at www.resilientpeople.ca The RES...
Losing weight to gain a better life
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBefore the pandemic hit, Kyle White weighed over 400 pounds. At 28 years old he was living with high blood pressure, bad eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. He knew that something needed to change. He began by walking and soon that turned into running. Within 18 months he completed his first marathon and lost over 185 pounds. Kyle credits his mindset and the community around him. He takes us back to the moment when it all began, the hardest parts of his journey and how he keeps going. ...
Saskatchewan man gains a healthy lifestyle during pandemic and loses over 185 pounds
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBefore the pandemic hit, Kyle White weighed over 400 pounds. At 28 years old he was living with high blood pressure, bad eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. He knew that something needed to change. He began by walking and soon that turned into running. Within 18 months he completed his first marathon and lost over 185 pounds. Kyle credits his mindset and the community around him. He takes us back to the moment when it all began, the hardest parts of his journey and how he keeps going. ...
Gaining a healthy lifestyle while losing weight during the pandemic
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBefore the pandemic hit, Kyle White weighed over 400 pounds. At 28 years old he was living with high blood pressure, bad eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. He knew that something needed to change. He began by walking and soon that turned into running. Within 18 months he completed his first marathon and lost over 185 pounds. Kyle credits his mindset and the community around him. He takes us back to the moment when it all began, the hardest parts of his journey and how he keeps going. ...
Lessons in resilience continue
September 23, 2021 04:30 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast. It's great to be back and I'm so happy to have you along with me. This season, we'll be hearing more from regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. As we heard from previous guests, the power of purpose will continue to be a central theme in the upcoming season. We've learned some terrific lessons for building resilience and these will continue as we move forward. All of the episodes will demonstrate that, wi...
A great comeback story
June 24, 2021 11:20 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBEmily O'Brien made one bad decision that landed her in prison. While spending time with other inmates watching television and making popcorn, Emily also developed a business idea. A gourmet popcorn company called, Comeback Snacks. It not only satisfies cravings but also helps former inmates by giving them a second chance - a comeback. Emily chatted with Janet Fanaki, the host of RESILIENT PEOPLE about her experience and why this purpose is so important to her. To learn more visit www.com...
Comeback Snacks Emily O'Brien: Helping others
June 24, 2021 11:20 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBEmily O'Brien made one bad decision that landed her in prison. While spending time with other inmates watching television and making popcorn, Emily also developed a business idea. A gourmet popcorn company called, Comeback Snacks. It not only satisfies cravings but also helps former inmates by giving them a second chance - a comeback. Emily chatted with Janet Fanaki, the host of RESILIENT PEOPLE about her experience and why this purpose is so important to her. To learn more visit www.com...