Tell Me
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Walk with me as we hold sacred space and learn of ordinary people embracing their Power of One ability to create extraordinary moments that can change a life for the better!
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Tell Me: Season 3 Episode 2: First Responder John Welling Speaks of Family, Service, Sacrifice and Resilience
January 03, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBHAPPY NEW YEAR my friends! This season we take on the subject of resilience and how important building resiliency is in terms of our survival regarding our mental, physical and spiritual well being, no matter what stage of life we find ourselves. I have wanted to interview my good friend John Welling since the podcast’s inception. His roles over the years as patriarch, Fire Chief/first responder, coach, sports official, youth mentor, volunteer with the Special Olympics and professional...
Tell Me: Season 3 Episode 1: Lois Letchford, Literacy Problem Solver and Author of REVERSED
July 02, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBRecently on Facebook, I posted that "moms get it done." In my work as a children's advocate and book author, I always say that first and foremost, I'm a mom. There is no greater or more fierce force of nature than the love a mother has for her children. Plain and simple. End of story. As we launch Season 3 of this episode series, I am both honored and humbled to bring you this inspiring journey. In Reversed: A Memoir, Lois Letchford describes the powerful journey of how the education s...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #11 We Can Do It and We Did! with Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier and Cass Forkin of Twilight Wish
January 30, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMeet Mae Krier, 95, one of the youngest of the original Rosie's, when she was hired by Boeing in Seattle, WA, to work as a riveter building B-17 and B-29 bombers. , One of Mae's lifelong wishes was for the Rosie the Riveters to have their own national day of recognition. When Twilight Wish, an organization that grants wishes for seniors heard about it, it was full steam ahead. Thus began a series of incredible events that launched greater awareness and worldwide appreciation and resp...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #10 A Heart to Heart with Father Michael Mannion (Father Mike) of Discovery Ministries, Inc.
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to all of our listeners and subscribers! Thanks to you, the Tell Me podcast has hit over 4500 downloads since its inception! This is a big deal as we only have a total of 26 episodes published, so I am so thankful to all of you for walking on the path with me and my guests. To date, we are being heard in 60 countries, 1750 cities and are in every continent. As we grow, we are welcoming the opportunity to partner with sponsors, so if you would like to become a sponsor of our show,...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #9 Susan Silver and Genevieve Piturro: They Made It After All!
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSusan Silver and Genevieve Piturro have an amazing connection. Their love for the Mary Tyler Moore Show...and children. Susan Silver was one of the first female TV comedy writers, with credits like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Maude, and Bob Newhart, among others. As the lyrics from the iconic Mary Tyler Moore Show said, “She made it after all!” From another Midwestern town, Milwaukee, with all its 1960’s values and normalcy, Susan went on to fame and fortune in Hollywood, had a successful ...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #8 Bank On It with Mary Silver
July 21, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAuthor and Coach Mary Silver knows what it takes to walk a journey alone. Mary is so easy to talk to, and is such a great coach and mentor. We talk about everything dating back to her childhood and her need to connect with people at an early age, to her relationships and finally to her life's work which shows others how to build one's belief system from the inside out, empowering them to find happiness and their true purpose. Mary received her Master's in Social Work from the Universi...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #7 Work Hard...Have Fun...Be Nice! with Jeff Zoul
June 05, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJeff Zoul did not like school. In fact, he said it sucked. Today, he is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader. His daily post on Twitter reads: "Work Hard...Have Fun...Be Nice...Today!" What I loved about our walk is how open and honest he was about his journey as an educator and the trials he faced growing up. Fully transparent, he takes us on his journey from the struggles as a young boy and adolescent who never felt he fit in, to his troubled days as a teenager who never found tha...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #6: Genevieve Piturro Listen to Your Heart Voice
May 21, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBHave you ever heard a little voice inside your head? Genevieve Piturro, my good friend and guest, tells a compellingly beautiful story about two little voices that gently but clearly spoke to her...directly from her heart. One in the middle of the afternoon in her NYC apartment and the other on a NYC subway in the form of a raindrop that kissed the top of her head. Best selling author, speaker, and founder of Pajama Program, her story will truly touch and inspire all who are blessed to ...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #6: Founder of Pajama Program Genevieve Piturro Listen to Your Heart Voice
May 21, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBHave you ever heard a little voice inside your head? Genevieve Piturro, my good friend and guest, tells a compellingly beautiful story about two little voices that gently but clearly spoke to her...directly from her heart. One in the middle of the afternoon in her NYC apartment and the other on a NYC subway in the form of a raindrop that kissed the top of her head. Best selling author, speaker, and founder of Pajama Program, her story will truly touch and inspire all who are blessed to ...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #5:The Power of Art and the Creative Process with Ashley Monteil
May 08, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMeet Ashley Monteil...a New Jersey-based artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. I am super excited to bring you her story because as you know, this season is all about imagination and creativity. If you've been following our show, you also know that I love to give exposure to young artists. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Ashley on my recent children's book, Randle Finds His Light (due to be released sometime in July...go to lgrahamauthor.com to get updates!!) I needed an...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #4 Kidpreneur Asil Greer: Reading Is My Superpower!
May 02, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWe talk about the "Power of One" (PO1) influence in our lives and how it can change one life or many. This couldn't be more evident than in the Greer Family. Asil Greer is an 8-year-old actor, model, and kidpreneur from Philadelphia, PA. He presently attends Lotus Academy and is in the second grade and is the founder/author of I Can Read, So I Can Lead, an organization encouraging children to adults to read so that one day they can lead. Meet PO1 person Dr. Jerry Goldstein, Asil's pedia...
Tell Me: Season 2, Episode #3 Dr. Perri Klass: "Today is the Day They Will Never Forget"
April 12, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB"You go to work and there are settings in which for all the people you meet, today is the day they will never forget." These are the words of the brilliant mind, Dr. Perri Klass, addressing the need to never forget the human element of the medical profession. A professor of Journalism and Pediatrics at New York University and Co-Director of NYU Florence, she is a mentor to many who leads with a wise and compassionate heart. This walk is an intriguing and fascinating personal reflection...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #2 Finding Your Voice with Anna Yannessa
March 26, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBI am a huge supporter of the arts and wanted to use this platform as an opportunity to give exposure to young artists. I’m so happy to have with us today an up-and-coming vocalist, Anna Yannessa, a Vocal Performance major at the University of Missouri. As we walk together, she takes us back to the days as a young girl, when her dream to become an elite soccer player and play at a professional level for the National Team seemed all she desired. A concussion while on the varsity high s...
Tell Me: Season 2 Episode #1 Finding The Calm in Your Chaos with Ruth Weisberg
March 18, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWelcome to Season #2! We just hit 2000 downloads! Wahoo! We are in 35 countries, almost 800 cities, and are in four out of five continents (except Africa, so we want to hear from you!) Thank you so much for your support...we couldn't have done it without you! In fact, this season, we are giving our listeners a chance to support our show. Click on the SUPPORT THIS SHOW link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q8MFJJ34TPC6E or click on the heart icon at the top of this page!...
Tell Me: Episode #16 The Importance of SEL and Mindfulness with Dr. Maurice Elias
January 07, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn these unsettling times, it's nice to know you have a friend to go to who understands the importance of not only helping others identify and share their own feelings, but the freedom that comes from asking for support when needed. On our very special walk, Dr. Maurice Elias shares how this applies not only to the field of education but our every day lives and overall mental health. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, para-professional, parent or caregiver, this episode will provide po...
Tell me: Episode #15 Conversations For Good with Goodness Chick Erin Lawler Patterson
November 25, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBEveryone needs an Erin Lawler Patterson in their lives. Back for a second time by popular demand, the Goodness Chick, as she is known world-wide, shares moments from her latest book Conversations For Good: Listening and Learning from Our Neighbors Around the World. It has been said this book is “Eat Pray Love” meets “Chicken Soup For The Soul!” One of her reviews said it beautifully: "In these COVID-19 days of isolation and quarantine, it is refreshing to read a book like this. In the su...
Tell Me: Episode #14 Judy Newman President of Scholastic Book Clubs:Teachers Are My Rockstars!
November 12, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBReady to be inspired??? Judy Newman believes, as I do, that we all have that power of one ability to create moments that can change lives for the better. What struck me about this interview with the President of Scholastic Book Clubs is her passion for teachers, children community and books. She has made it her life-long mission to ensure they all remain connected through a variety of formats including distribution through Scholastic Book Clubs, her involvement and role as Board Member ...
Tell Me Episode #13: World Orphans with Danielle Vuke: How Finding Your Passion Can Change the World
November 10, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBI dedicate this episode to the late great Sir Ken Robinson, an educator whose 2006 TED Talk on encouraging creativity in students was viewed more times than any other TED Talk in history. The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything was one of his many best-selling books. According to Robinson, "The Element is where natural talents meet personal passions. To be in your Element, it's not enough to be doing something you're good at... To be in your Element you have to love it: ...
From Our Decks To Yours: Episode #1 (Tell Me Episode #10): CASA SHAW Tracey Heisler: Every Child Needs A Home
October 14, 2020 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBOver the last 30 years, as owner of Tumbling Dice Entertainment with my love and husband, Kevin, I have met the most amazing women. These women have faced many of life's challenges head-on, from abuse, to illness, to the loss of a loved one. Through their faith, determination and pure grit, they have set out with intention to make a difference, through the formation of foundations and or taking on leadership roles in institutions they care deeply about. They have all inspired me to be a b...
Tell Me: Episode #11 Can We Talk To God? with Cass Forkin, Mystic and Founder of Twilight Wish Foundation
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBCan we actually talk to God? And if so,does He answer back? Cass Forkin says absolutely, unequivocally, undeniably...YES YES YES! Back by popular demand, Cass joins us once again on the path to talk about the language of God, a language she has become quite good at identifying and recognizing over the years. There are signs and answers to our most important questions around us every day...if we just ask and are open to receiving the gifts. From the appearance of such symbols as animal...
Tell Me: Episode #12 Dr. Trude Haecker and Dr. Danielle Erkoboni of Reach Out And Read Greater Philadelphia
July 29, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAs Founder of Empower Kids, LLC, https://empowerkidsllc.com/ one of my main goals is to support the literacy effort and get books into the hands of children, especially those who, for several reasons, might not have access to them. This program touches my heart in a big way and I hope you'll be as inspired as I was to help in any way you can. Walk with me on this fascinating interview with two top pediatricians in the Children's Hospital network, Dr. Trude Haecker and Dr. Danielle Erkobon...
Tell Me: Episode #9 Get Up! With Marc Hayford
July 20, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBMarc Hayford is a two time best selling author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur. His mission statement is to showcase a higher vision of not what is probable, but what is possible. Marc is a veteran of the US armed forces, a former professional wrestling referee, and a current DJ for his own company, as well as a head football coach for middle school. He has been featured on many platforms including radio, podcasts and television for his books “Get Up”: Encouraging You To Attack L...
Tell Me: Episode #8 Jimmy Casas: How to Pause and Be A Merchant of Hope To Others
June 28, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn times of social distancing, how do we both retain and maintain the relationships and the culture of positivity, mentorship and leadership we have worked so hard to cultivate and develop in our classrooms and beyond? Jimmy Casas believes it comes down to our Core Values. The foundation that makes up the core values upon which our relationships are based shouldn't change regardless of whether we are engaging with students and parents in a bricks and mortar building or on the sidewalk or...
Tell Me: Episode #7 Cass Forkin, Founder of Twilight Wish: Say Yes To The Moment
June 02, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom surviving a hit and run at the tender age of 9, to being on the receiving end of a life-changing extraordinary act of kindness from a stranger at the age of 12, Cass Forkin understands the value and importance of what it means to "say YES to the moment!” I invite you to take a walk with Cass and I as she shares her deeply spiritual journey in a light-hearted, fun and animated manner. She is an inspirational thought leader, a mystic, a pray-er, an MBA business executive, Vice Presi...
Tell Me: Episode #6 Julie Millisky Make Empathy Cool Again
May 30, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBContent Warning: This episode discusses and contains delicate subject matter as it relates to domestic and sexual violence Julie Millisky is a passionate and articulate young professional in higher education who specializes in the areas of leadership education and development. Walk with us as she shares what the Power of One has meant to her personally during the Quarantine and what she taken away and learned from her own Power of One life experiences throughout her life. Over the years,...
Tell Me: Episode #5 Walk with John Murphy of Make 100 Healthy
May 20, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBJohn Murphy, a philanthropist and businessman, is a true gentleman full of an endless supply of energy and charisma. He has brought his passion for innovation and excellence to both the entertainment and new product arenas. Now he's focusing his energies on your health and programs to get people to take action and make positive changes in their lives creating a balance which we need so much right now. Join us on the path as John shares his amazing story including obstacles he has overcome...
Tell Me: Episode #4 Hug Mobsters Armed with Love Founder Edie Weinstein
May 18, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHow do we reach out and touch when you can't do it physically? Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW, is a psychotherapist and Founder of Hug Mobsters Armed With Love. As a psychotherapist as well as a touch and consent educator, she shares advice on ways to give self-love and extend to others kindness and compassion virtually. During a 10-year-run, Edie and her husband, Michael, co-published a magazine "Visions". During that time, she interviewed many notable public figures including, but not limited...
Tell Me: Episode #3 Jon Sharp President of Hardenbergh Insurance Group (HIG)
May 14, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWalk with me and my guest and good friend, Jon Sharp, President of Hardenbergh Insurance Group. From being the shortest kid in his class, to the smallest on the football team, to encountering bullying from having a lisp and overcoming the challenges of dyslexia, Jon takes us on his journey. Join us as he shares heartfelt stories of encouragement and humor inspiring those of us at any age to never give up on your dreams, always show up, the value of grit, the importance of a support network...
Tell Me Episode #2 Erin Lawler Patterson The Goodness Chick
May 07, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWalk with Erin Lawler Patterson, The Goodness Chick, and I as she shares her journey, heart and wisdom with us. She is a podcaster, blogger, author, international speaker and counselor. Her mission is empowering people of all ages to live life with an overflowing cup rather than an empty one. Erin looks at mental health, wellness, addiction, relationships and self care in using challenges to fuel us and fill us rather than consume us. On this episode, we learn of Erin's journey, beginning...
Tell Me: Episode 1 Walk with John Tessitore, Founder of the JCK Foundation
May 03, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWalk with me as we meet John Tessitore, Founder of the JCK Foundation, an organization which“helps students find new ways of connecting and building community to prevent mental illness and improve emotional wellness and resilience. John shares his journey leading up to the creation of the foundation, in honor and memory of his good friend and mentee, John Kelley, who, like Tessitore, struggled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and depression. Learn about the amazing friendship they shared ...
Tell Me Series Intro
May 03, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBTake a break and walk with me! Each episode we'll introduce you to ordinary people who set out with intention to use their Power of One abilities to create extraordinary moments for others. Together, we'll create and hold space to celebrate the light that each of us already has within to make a difference in this beautiful world. Support the show