The Inspiring Awesome Podcast
By Kenneth Ortiz & James Carbary
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Description
The Inspiring Awesome Podcast: Where Action and Awesome Collide. Bringing you dynamic interviews with individuals that have made the choice to be awesome, and learning life lessons from them so that you can be just as awesome as they are.
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CleanThe Secret to Creating More than 12 Million Jobs with Mary Sabin | Mary Sabin is a Regional Director for an incredible organization called Opportunity International. It is a micro-financing organization with more than FOUR DECADES of experience and strong track record of impacting whole... | 5/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanStop Wearing "Busy" as a Badge | In their first episode back, after several weeks off, James and Kenny launched this mini-episode talking about the importance of focused persistence.Too often we take pride in being busy; we wear our busyness like... | 4/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSex, God and Expectations with Shannon Ethridge | Shannon Ethridge is a best-selling author, international speaker, certified life coach, and advocate for healthy marriages and healthy sexuality. She has written dozens of books and spoken to thousands across the globe at a variety of... | 3/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFighting Sex Slavery from the Ground Floor with Brandon Butler | Brandon and Natasha Butler and their three small children moved to Cambodia several years ago to help serve with an incredible organization called Agape International Missions, specifically to serve and oversee projects in Siem Reap.Agape... | 3/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy 5,000 Kids are Dying Every Day with Ray Sanders | Ray Sanders is the Chief Executive Officer of Water4, Inc., an international company recognized for its development of sustainable water solutions that create jobs, save lives, share love, and transform communities in the developing... | 2/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChanging the World Before College Graduation with Jonathan Snyder | Jonathan Snyder is an impressive young man who set out to change the world while he was still in high school.He is the founder of World Outreach International, a non-profit organization aimed at raising awareness and funds for special projects around... | 2/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKickstarting Africa with Stephanie Diakité | Stephanie Diakité is the founder and Executive Vice President of T160K. She has been an attorney, educational activist and legal consultant for many years, but after a tragic and incredibly enlightening experience in Africa in 2012,... | 2/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanStop Taking No for an Answer: What We Learned from MLK, Jr. | We recently watched "Selma", a movie portraying the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on the Civil Rights movement. This mini-episode is our response. | 2/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEradicating Homelessness with Scott Billue | Scott Billue is the founder of Matthew's Hope, an organization seeking to eradicate homelessness in West Orlando. They do this by meeting basic needs, developing skills, and restoring dignity and independence. In this episode, Scott shares: 1) What... | 2/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Michelle Phan Taught Us About Perseverance | Michelle Phan is considered by many to be the modern day Estee Lauder. In this mini-episode, James and Kenny share Michelle's incredible story of perseverance and how it can apply to our own lives. | 1/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInspiration is a Now Thing | In this mini-episode, Kenny and James talk about the importance of taking action as soon as inspiration strikes. | 1/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSex Slavery Has a Face with Rob Morris | Rob Morris is the President and co-founder of Love 146, an incredible organization that's working to end child trafficking and exploitation. In this episode, Rob shares: 1) The heartbreaking story of a girl named "146", and how her story started... | 1/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean11 People You Need in Your Life | This mini-episode comes from a blog post written by James' friend, Jason Young. You can see Jason's original post by clicking here. | 1/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow Stuart Scott Made the World Better | In this mini-episode, Kenny and James pay tribute to broadcasting legend, Stuart Scott. | 1/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSimple Marriage with Dr. Corey Allan | Dr. Corey Allan is an author, speaker, and marriage and family therapist. He's the founder of Simple Marriage - a website that shows you how to strengthen and improve your marriage and family. He also co-hosts Sexy Marriage Radio - a podcast... | 1/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrack What You Learn Every Day | We consume tons of information every single day. Between blogs, books, and podcasts, there's no shortage of learning opportunities. In the first mini-episode of 2015, James and Kenny discuss the importance of not just learning, but tracking what you... | 1/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat We Learned in 2014 | In this mini-episode, James and Kenny discuss what they've learned after interviewing more than 40 world changers. To make the podcast even better in 2015, we'd love to hear from you! Click here to answer a few questions that we put... | 12/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Dark Side of Adoption with Carrie O'Toole | Carrie O'Toole is an author, speaker, filmmaker, and mom. After adopting her son Sam when he was 3 years old, Carrie & her husband spent the next 8 years in a heartbreaking battle. They went through therapy, surgeries, and multiple diagnoses as... | 12/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOur Favorite Podcasts | Kenny and James are pretty obsessed with learning, and they've both learned a lot from listening to great podcasts. In this mini-episode, they talk about 10 of their favorite podcasts. They discuss shows that cover everything from faith to... | 12/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Christmas Teaches Us About Perspective | In this mini-episode, James & Kenny discuss the elements of Christmas that teach us about perspective. Then, they dive into personal examples of how perspective has affected their lives. Merry Christmas! | 12/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCombining Business & Ministry with David Hill | David Hill is the founder of Iron Men of God & Integrated Wealth Solutions. His passion for business & ministry collide in an amazing way, and we're really excited to share his story with you. In this episode, David shares: 2) The reason he... | 12/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat We Learned from Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers" | If you've never read Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers", you're missing out. In this mini-episode, James and Kenny discuss the lessons they learned after reading this incredible book. To get a copy of Outliers, buy it here. | 12/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAre You a Thermometer or a Thermostat? | When it comes to leadership, are you a thermometer or a thermostat? In this mini-episode, James & Kenny discuss why one of these styles is drastically more impactful than the other. They also share practical examples of each style so you'll know... | 12/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCreativity for Sale with Jason SurfrApp | Jason SurfrApp (yes, that's really his last name) is the most creative person we've ever met. He's made over a million dollars wearing t-shirts, got sponsors for his latest book before he wrote it, and he's even auctioned off his own last... | 12/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMentoring Strippers & Adopting Sick Kids with Christina Gibson | Christina Gibson is an author, speaker, wife, and mom who’s on a mission to make the world more awesome. She believes that engaging a hurting world is messy, but absolutely necessary. In this interview, Christina shares: 1) The reason... | 12/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThese Books Don't Suck (5 of our favorites) | James & Kenny are both avid readers. In this mini episode, they share why the 5 books listed below have changed their lives. Click one of the links below to buy a copy for yourself. Love Does by Bob Goff Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch... | 12/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGetting Lucky on Purpose | Zack Hample has caught more than 7,800 baseballs from more than 50 major league baseball stadiums. Zack has been featured on ESPN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, and the list goes on. Many people would simply say that Zack is incredibly... | 12/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChange the World thru Risk-Free Fundraisers with Alex Kuhlow | Alex Kuhlow & his wife started Threads of Hope in 2003 after an interaction with a young girl that changed their lives forever. Threads of Hope now employs 700 people & injects $25,000 every month into a community that was once plagued by... | 12/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Importance of a Child's Creativity | Meg Hulsey believes that all children are artists. Meg is the founder of Art Feeds, a non-profit providing free therapeutic art and creative education programs within schools & children's organizations.In this episode, Meg shares:1) How a little... | 11/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Art of Loving People Well | Bob Kodzis is a public speaker, an artist, a coach to improv comedians, and a creative consultant. To say that he wears many hats would be the understatement of the century!In this episode, Bob shares:1) The steps he took to wake up every day and do... | 11/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChanging Lives with a Pen and Pennies with Amanda Lane | Amanda Lane blew us away when we first heard what she's doing for children in need.Amanda has a huge heart for kiddos, but her story doesn't stop there. She's taking massive action by sponsoring, writing letters, and even visiting children living in... | 11/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFrom Day Job to Dream Job: Igniting Souls with Kary Oberbrunner | Kary Oberbrunner left his day job to pursue his dream job – Igniting Souls.Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they should invest their time and... | 11/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEnding Sex Slavery with Breanna Vales | Breanna Vales is the founder of Red Light Rebellion, an awareness program that educates and empowers students to fight the injustice of child sex slavery.Her involvement with the cause started in high school when her and her friends noticed a gap in... | 10/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Step-by-Step Guide to Getting THOUSANDS to your Website with Bryan Harris | Bryan Harris has been an entrepreneur since he was 7 years old.Recently, Bryan has been hyper focused on growing his audience through the fine art of guest blogging. Over the last 12 months, his articles have been featured by Jon Acuff, Noah Kagan,... | 10/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCows, Goats and an 11-year old WorldChanger | Kendi Kemerly is the 11 year old founder of Kendi’s Cows, an organization that raises money to purchase livestock for people who need it. When you donate to Kendi’s Cows of Grace, people in other countries get an animal, and are then... | 10/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSympathy Doesn't Help Orphans with Tony Merida | Tony Merida is a husband to Kimberly and a father to his 5 adopted children. When he's not wrangling his troops at home, Tony is an author, pastor, professor, and speaker. In this episode, Tony shares: 1) Why adoption is directly tied to the... | 10/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe "How-To" Guide on Landing Your Dream Job with Dan Guffey | Dan Guffey is a huge believer that today's decisions determine tomorrow's outcomes. This mindset eventually led Dan to working side-by-side with arguably the most popular name in motorsports, Jeff Gordon. In this episode, Dan shares: 1) The... | 9/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe 2 Keys to Great Leadership with Joel Johnson | Joel Johnson is President and Cofounder of Joel Johnson Ministries. When he's not speaking, Joel teaches, coaches, and mentors students via his online classroom and also teaches master's-level courses in Non-profit Organizational Leadership at Belmont.. | 9/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInnovation that Changed an Entire Industry with Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is innovating his industry in a way we’ve never seen. He not only runs a successful medical practice, he went beyond that to start two initiatives that are changing the way students and adult males experience... | 9/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMagic, Motivation & Making it Happen with Anton James | When Anton James isn’t creating magic at The Magic Estate, he’s motivating people to chase their dreams and change the world.Here’s what you’ll learn from Anton in this episode:1) A simple tool that will help you add value to... | 8/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow a Prom Dress Can Change the World with Rachel Kelly | Rachel Kelly made a choice that so many people never make. She saw a need in the lives of teenage girls, and she took action toward serving that need. Rachel’s organization, Fit for a Princess, provides prom dresses & accessories... | 8/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHandmade Impact with Lizzie Randazzo | Lizzie Randazzo started Market Colors when she was fresh out of college, and has been making a "handmade" impact ever since. Her organization sells amazing products that are hand crafted by men and women in Africa. In this episode, Lizzie explains... | 8/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Holiday that 27 Families will NEVER Forget with Revel Lubin | Revel Lubin may seem like a typical high school senior, but as "normal" as he may seem, he did something that most typical teens never do! Revel started and managed a food drive that provided a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner for 27 low-income... | 8/4/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFaith, Hope, Love & Beer with Daron Earlewine | Daron Earlewine is one of the most passionate visionaries you could ever meet. His vision for "Pub Theology" started at a strip of bars in Los Angeles, and has led to a movement that is ripping through Indianapolis.In this episode, Daron talks about... | 7/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChanging the World Before You Can Vote with Sophia Fitzgibbon | Sophia Fitzgibbon is barely old enough to vote, but her age has never stopped her quest to change the world. It's rare that you find someone willing to pack up and move to another nation to serve those people living in the third-world. It's even rarer.. | 7/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret to Being an Extraordinary Dad with Jordan Stone | Jordan Stone appears to most people as just being a "regular" guy. He's a husband, a father, and a friend. However, those closest to him know that he is far from ordinary.In this episode, we talk about some intentional decisions that Jordan has... | 7/14/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFrom Broken Home to The SEC with Kwad Smith | Kwad Smith is a recent high school graduate whom has overcome great odds to end up on the successful path that he is now on today. Kwad was raised in a home full of drugs and destruction, but he refused to allow that stop him from... | 7/7/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRedeeming Our Tragic Choices with Melissa Walsh | Not long ago Melissa Walsh was a typical American teenager; enjoying her friendships, going to parties and preparing for college. There was also something else she had in common with many typical teens, she sometimes made bad choices. But unlike most... | 7/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBack to "Square One" with Joe Kessler | Joe Kessler is a filmmaker, motivational speaker, actor, stand-up comedian, and non-profit consultant. He is a media and communications guru. Basically, he is a man of many trades, but he is dynamic and excellent in all he does. He has also filmed and.. | 6/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow Being Stubborn, Depressed, and Unpopular Saved My Life with Jenipher Lyn | Jenipher Lyn is an illustrator specializing in whimsical and encouraging illustrations, often using puns and endearing forms of irony to provoke profound thoughts. Her work is amazing and her ability to turn a passion into a product is... | 6/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOne Step Stronger with "Bigger Loser" Contestant David Brown | David Brown known nationally as winning 2nd place on the hit TV show "The Biggest Loser" where David lost 222 pounts. David has also been a pastor and successful project manager in the construction industry. In this episode of the Inspiring Awesome... | 5/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOn This Planet to Make Change with Renaut van der Riet | Renaut van der Riet is the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Church (www.mosaicfl.org), founder of Axum Coffee (www.axumcoffee.com), husband and father of eight children, including four adopted from Ethiopia. Renaut's vision and passion are contagious; his life... | 5/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDiscovering the Joy of Generosity | Todd Harper-Generous Giving | 2/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLive a Thousand Years with Giovanni Livera | Giovanni Livera is a world renowned magician, an inventor, entrepreneur, and author. In this episode of the Inspiring Awesome Podcast, Giovanni explains the 12 secrets to living a thousand years. | 1/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat is Inspiring Awesome? | Where Awesome & Action Collide | 1/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Renaut
Incredibly inspired by the interview with Renaut Van Der Riet. Hearing how much we can change the world through simple things, day in & day out, gave me such a fresh perspective!
Change your life one step at a time!
Fantstic interviews with some really motivating guests. Kenny and James do a great job at asking some awesome questions and stepping back to allow the wisdom and inspiration come stright from their awesome guests!
Incredible for people seeking AWESOME.
This podcast has an incredible uplifting spirit. For people who love success stories to people looking for little ways to make big impacts in their own lives. The hosts of this podcast are intelligent men with big hearts. Their passion for people is incredible and they put that on full display with the questions they ask of their guests. Pushing to get answers for the listener looking for ideas on how to make changes in their own life that can move them in the direction of awesome. I have been thoroughly impressed with the vision and the content from the hosts and the guests to this point. Keep inspiring awesome you two!
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