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Biweekly episodes. Gratitude saves lives, let it save yours. Ignite the fire of positive change with the Sparks of Gratitude. Randy Sparks hosts this podcast with interviews from amazing and inspiring people sharing wisdom and experience and how gratitude has impacted their lives. We believe gratitude can change and save lives. Ignite the fire inside you with the sparks of gratitude.
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Send us a text Randy McNeely, a former cybersecurity professional, is now a passionate advocate for kindness. With over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, he helps entrepreneurs and organizations overcome toxic cultures through his 4-Stage Kindness Habit Framework and 5-Step Kindness Givers' Formula. Randy’s warm-hearted app…
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Send us a text Dr. Andreea Vanacker is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and 4x author focused on promoting joy and human-centric leadership. Her work has been featured in major outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, and National Post. With a Ph.D. in Economics and vast experience managing global teams across 50+ countries, Andreea inspires leade…
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Send us a text Through her story of overcoming challenges and finding gratitude in difficult times, Gina shares how courage and growth often arise from fear and pain. This episode is a powerful reminder that learning fuels resilience and transformation in every aspect of life. Gina is the CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, an award-winning company spec…
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Send us a text Kevin's journey with gratitude began in childhood with simple lessons in politeness, but it wasn’t until later in life, during a battle with depression, that he truly discovered its transformative power. In 2019, he launched a 10-Day Gratitude Challenge, which quickly grew to thousands of participants worldwide. This success led him …
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Send us a text Your Voice Holds The Key To Emotional Intelligence - Kristi Holt Kristi Holt is the founder and CEO of Vibeonix, quantifying wellness using voice analysis AI to observe, predict, and influence behavior. In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, Kristi shares how our emotions and emotional intelligence shape the outcomes in …
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Send us a text With more than 12 years of experience, Dr. Devin Rappleye is an expert in pyrochemical research and operations. He is currently in charge of BYU's PyRO lab. Dr. Rappleye conducted and developed pyrochemical operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for four years prior to joining BYU. His doctorate and post-doctoral…
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Send us a text Our guest Jeff Griffin (Griff) holds two Guinness Book of World Records, is a four-time All-Star MVP, a National Champion in the Wheelchair NBA, and is the author of two critically acclaimed “I'M-POSSIBLE” and “Endless Possibilities” Jeff Griffin is the man behind the 90-day formula for setting world records. Additionally, He develop…
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Send us a text Garry Ridge was CEO of the WD-40 company for 25 years His mission is to make the world a happier place by fostering happy workplaces and communities, one organization and leader at a time. Garry is an author, coach, speaker, professor, and doesnt believe in mistakes but in learning moments. In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude …
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Send us a text Our guest today is former NFL tight end Bronson Kaufusi. He was a star football amd basketball player in college at Brigham Young University. In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, we explore the transformative power of mindset and mental strength training. Bronson talks about everyone’s capacity to change and become bet…
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Send us a text Industrial designer Ayse Birsel is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People and is on the Thinkers50 Radar List of the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of organizations. She is the author of Design the Life You Love. She believes our life is our biggest design project and gives lectures and workshops to help i…
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Send us a text Our guest today is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the realm of executive leadership, business and personal coaching, and aiding individuals in overcoming mental and emotional adversity, he is Doug Richens. Doug shares in this episode of the Sparks Gratitude Podcast, the importance of how our brain is wired for compassi…
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Send us a text Our guest today is a nationally recognized photographer based in Utah, working throughout the United States for a variety of wedding, portrait, corporate, and editorial clients, he is Justine Hackworth. Justin shares in this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, how making people feel comfortable in front of the camera reveals …
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Send us a text Our guest today is a good-vibes personified, the kindest person you’ll ever meet, Derek Miner. Randy has been inspired by Derek’s humor, goodness, and gratitude for over 30 years. Derek is a serial successful entrepreneur, whose latest endeavor with Greg Trimble — Lemonade Stand — is a full-service digital marketing agency giving a p…
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23. Frequency of Emotions, Awareness, Transcendence, Past, Present, and Future Self - Bryan Hurd
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Send us a text Our guest today is Bryan Hurd, founder of The Evolution Project which helps men find purpose, meaning and fulfillment. Bryan believes we are all on to ourselves and that everything we need is in this present moment. In this episode we discuss how every emotion has a frequency. Awareness is key and that while you cannot control others…
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Send us a text Our guest today is Nicholas Coleman, an artist who captures the spirit of adventure primarily focusing on the heritage and romance of the American West. His work emphasizes the key elements of a good story: scene, structure, event, and plot. Every intentional brush stroke builds a story that evokes the common narrative of struggle, f…
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Send us a text Scott Porter's passion is infectious. He's on a lifelong quest he calls the search for the perfect taco. But it's much deeper than that. The taco is a simple metaphor for all things wonderful about a positive and welcoming human experience. Scott is a lifelong entrepreneur, executive consultant, and brand experience strategist. He's …
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Send us a text Chester Elton is our guest today. He along with his partner Adrian Gostick have been called the “Apostles of Appreciation,” the "Deacons of Danke Schön," the "Ministers of Motivation," the "High Priests of Praise," the "Guru of Gratitude" and the "Dalai Lamas of Workplace Traumas." Their works in business leadership and culture have …
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Send us a text Executive Coach, author, father, friend, and amazing human. Nathan Tanner recently published "The Unconquerable Leader" and shares personal experiences gained from years of experience working for Door Dash, Neighbor, LinkedIN, and more, as well as being a husband and father. He works with exceptional leaders and love helping them lea…
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Send us a text Dr. Scott Noorda, D.O. is an osteopathic physician, Founder & CEO of Resolve Medical, Creator of the Brainlift Neuroprotective Program, and Co-Author of Power Couple Habits. He specializes in longevity and living a long healthy life and preventing cognitive decline. His father died of Alzheimer’s disease and from that experience Dr. …
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17. You Get What You See, and You See What You Seek. Gratitude and Crucial Conversations- Al Switzler
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Send us a text Al Switzler has an amazing life story. In his own words he is “the illegitimate son of a teenage orphan named Jones who has no living relatives.” With every excuse to not amount to anything he defied it all and shares his gratitude for the wonderful people who helped him learn and believe in possibilities. He has impacted millions of…
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Send us a text Our guest today is a creativity coach, artist, musician, and strategist, she is Lauren Spangler. She nearly lost a child and learned how precious every moment, every heartbeat, and every breath really is. She discovered how creativity expresses gratitude and helped her unlock the power within herself to overcome anxieties of loss. No…
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Send us a text Steven Nyman is famous for speed and resilience. World Cup four time Olympian ski racer is a downhill specialist. Steven talks about being raised at Sundance Utah, winning the 2002 World Junior Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, and raced on the US Ski Team into his 40s. Steven talks about determination, mental resilience and gratitud…
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14. Your Child is the Hero of Their Own Journey - Rethinking Childhood Education - Matt Clayton
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Send us a text Matt Clayton is an innovator in childhood education. He runs an independent school in Provo, Utah, and former Chief Operating Officer of Acton Academy, hailed by the US Education Secretary as a leading example of education innovation. Matt's background blends creative and technical fields, in music, economics, and finance. He studied…
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Send us a text Our guest today is the Executive Director of One Kind Act a Day - a nonprofit organization changing the world one kind act at a time. Curtis shares that small acts of kindness, when done by many, can lead to significant change. At the heart of this vision is the idea that kindness has the power to change our lives and literally the w…
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Send us a text Our guest today is David R. York, the inspiring speaker and author of “The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World.” David R. York shares how stewards know who they are, what they value, and what they believe. Stewards live a life ALL IN for something transcendent that is bigger than themselves. David i…
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Send us a text Today's guest is Travis Ashby, the founder and CEO of Worklyfe, who helps people build their “happestry”(a happines tapestry, or a digital vision board) and to know their happiness equation so they can work toward meaningful goals. Travis was given an incredible gift on his 12th birthday through the tragic death of his mother in a sm…
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10. The World is Better Because YOU’RE Here - Provost Park Pass - Disneyland and Positivity - Chris Provost
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Send us a text Our guest today is Chris Provost, the host of the whimsically popular YouTube channel Provost Park Pass, a channel that primarily shares about how to make your Disneyland adventure amazing with tips, tricks, trivia, and general history. Chris is very intentional in how he provides a positive and uplifting message. In almost every vid…
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Send us a text Our guest today is the father of four children and has been happily married since 2003, Kirk Chugg. Kirk created a simple curriculum for his sons in 2013 to teach them the qualities and attributes of being a gentleman and the Gentlemen Project was born. Kirk is the cohost of “The Gentlemen Project Podcast, things my father taught me”…
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Send us a text Our guest today is a history professor, creator, host, and head writer of the wildly popular podcast, History That Doesn't Suck, Professor Greg Jackson. He has also appeared on History Channel documentaries, other major history podcasts, radio, and served as a historical consultant for the podcast, American Elections: Wicked Game. Pr…
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Send us a text Our guests today are the founders of Chatbooks. As the parents of seven children Nate and Vanessa Quigley are on a mission through Chatbooks to strengthen families. Chatbooks, a subscription-based photo book service allows families to capture everyday magic moments. Nate and Vanessa Quigley share about Elaborative Reminiscing, the ch…
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Send us a text Our guest today is the Founder of Empowered Wealth, LLC and the creator of The Business Family Coach, a revolutionary program for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Lee Brower. Lee has been featured in the best-selling book and movie The Secret and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows in North and South America includ…
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Send us a text Our guest today helps people find Peace, Passion, and Prosperity. Jeff Mask is a coach who helps CEOs confidently grow their business without losing their souls. Jeff is a husband, father, founder CEO, Coach and Mentor. Achieving high success in a Fortune 10 Company, growing a software company from $2M to over $100M, acquiring and gr…
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Send us a text Our guest today is entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, and innovator, Curtis Morley. Curtis is the WSJ Best selling author of "The Entrepreneur's Paradox" and Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Paradox and Counterfeit Emotions. Curtis shares how every authentic emotion (except one) has a counterfeit, and how grateful he is for…
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Send us a text Our guest today is the best selling author of "Love Does", "Everybody Always", "Dream Big", and "Undistracted." Bob Goff is a recovering lawyer, who has spent his life trying to figure out how to live a whimsical, impactful life. Bob is an author, coach, speaker, and a dreamer who claims that his office is on Tom Sawyer Island at Dis…
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Send us a text Our guest today is known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, he is Dr. Matt Townsend, and he blends humor and story-telling with his real-life solutions to inspire and motivate healthier living. He completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication with an …
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Send us a text Our guest today is renowned positive psychologist, author, coach, and speaker Dr. Paul Jenkins. He is the author of "Pathological Positivity" and founder of "Live On Purpose Central." His work in positive psychology has helped countless people improve their lives. Dr. Paul reflects on how we can invite our marvelous minds to find gra…
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