The Olympics are still going strong and so is the inspiration. Teresa starts of with Anthill Creations, a non-profit making playgrounds out of upcycled materials in the poorest parts of India. Next up is a deep dive on Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who despite many family tragedies, focused on improving the lives of special needs individuals…
Read MoreWe are still focused on the Summer Olympic Games, scheduled to start on July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. First, Amy starts off with some hometown heroes in Portland, Oregon who are making a difference in their community by helping others. Then Amy shares the amazing story of Ibtihaj Muhammad, a US Olympic fencer who…
Read MoreAmy and Teresa have Olympic Fever this week. As we approach the 2001 Summer Olympics, we look towards current and past athletes for some inspiration. At the starting block is the My Hero Project, which highlights extraordinary people making a difference. Lapping the competition is the inspiring story of Black Olympian and the first woman…
Read MoreDespite the heatwave hitting the Pacific Northwest right now, this episode is a bit damp. We start off with Amy telling us about surfers getting together to help bring clean water to the world. Then there is a deep dive on Scott Harrison, a nightclub promoter who turned his talents to bringing water to Africa. …
Read MoreDespite the heatwave hitting the Pacific Northwest right now, this episode is a bit damp. We start off with Amy telling us about surfers getting together to help bring clean water to the world. Then there is a deep dive on Scott Harrison, a nightclub promoter who turned his talents to bringing water to Africa. …
Read MoreWhat a great week! Amy tells us about Arielle Estoria, spokeswoman, model and poet. You need to see this woman rhyme. Teresa talks about Team Hoyt, an inspiring story of a dad’s love for his son, and their amazing race career. Teresa also talks about former president, George W. Bush’s amazing book of portraits and…
Read MoreJune is full swing- everything is blooming, a bit more sun, and school is finishing up. Father’s Day is this month so we are celebrating Father’s for the month of June. Amy starts off with the website www.allprodad.com which is helping give fathers more ways to connect with their kids. Also in this episode, Teresa…
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In Episode 33, Amy talks about making Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies with her daughter. We were lucky enough to get to try these yummy cookies. You can taste why Laura Bush’s cookies finally dethroned Hilary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies as the best First Lady bake-off recipe. Oats, coconut, pecans – this cookie has it all….
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Photo: Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox testified before a Senate Committee about the importance of funding to combat Parkinson’s Disease. What a great week for inspiration! Amy deep dives on the unstoppable Michael J. Fox, who stays optimistic despite his fight against Parkinson’s Disease. Teresa talks about “Jeff’s Camp” which will help get homeless…
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Our first interview episode! And its with the owner of Peacebunny Island, Caleb Smith, who Amy first discussed in Episode 17. For those not familiar, Peacebunny Island is an actual island, where Caleb Smith raises bunnies to be used for birthday parties, schools, old folks’ homes, and even as comfort animals following tragedies like school…
Read MoreClosing out May and just in time for Memorial Day, Teresa deep dives on comedian and former Daily Show Host, Jon Stewart, and his fight for health care for the heroes of 9/11. He of course is supported by Tracey Stewart, his wife, and an amazing animal activist on her own. Additionally, Teresa covers an…
Read MoreMarch is National Women’s Month, so this the first episode focusing on inspiring stories about amazing women, not that Claudette, Amanda and Kamala aren’t amazing women in their own right (See Episodes 1, 2 and 4). Here’s what we cover this week: Amy brings us the Mask Tree Lady who is surprising people with handmade…
Read MoreEpisode 30! Can’t believe we are already here. Inspiration abounds! Amy does a deep dive on Chef Erin French, who despite some pretty major setbacks, she fought to get her son and her restaurant back only to become a world-renowned dinner destination that gets so many reservation requests, she has to hold a lottery. Then…
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May is still Mother’s Month here at Tangential Inspiration. We are focusing on moms who do amazing things- and few moms rock more than Alecia Moore, better known as Pink! Teresa does her deep dive on this musical powerhouse as she is a mother and a role model for her kids. Amy also covers a…
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During May we are celebrating awesome moms who are making a difference in the world, not just for their kids, but for everyone. A lot of people know the image of Princess Diana, but not the substance of her compassionate, giving heart. Amy discusses how Diana the mother, passed those qualities down to her sons,…
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All month during the month of May, we are going to focus on stories of moms that have done spectacular things or have made great impacts on our world. This week, Teresa does a deep dive on Irena Sendler. Never heard of her? Well, you need to change that. This remarkable mom saved 2,500 infants…
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On this past Mother’s Day, we held our first of what we hope to be many, Tangential Inspiration Food Drive. Since single mothers are particularly hit hard by food scarcity, we thought Mother’s Day would be an appropriate day. We got donations from a number of people and we wanted to thank all those who…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day! We hope that you have a wonderful Mother’s Day. We know for some of you it is a hard day- and we would love to hear from you about your mothers too. This week’s episode is of course mother centered. But first, Amy talks about some little tidbit stories highlighting how so…
Read MoreMay is about Mothers and Mother’s Day! We will be focusing on amazing mothers with inspiring stories. Starting off this week, it’s Teresa with Malahi Abidi’s fun and vivid art that celebrates women who are trendsetters, visionaries, activists, and trailblazers. Amy does an overview of the incredible and inspiring life of former First Lady, Laura…
Read MoreSo this is our longest episode yet, but that is because it is full of great stories of inspiration. It’s Earth Month, so we will be continuing to focus on stories related to helping our planet. First off, is Edgar McGreggor, who single-handedly has cleaned a 192-acre park. Then Amy tells the fascinating story of…
Read MoreFor Mother’s Day, we thought we would help our community by organizing a food drive to support our local area. Why on Mother’s Day you might ask? Good question. But there is a good answer, too. Food insecurity is a major problem throughout the world and in the U.S. Food insecurity is a lack of…
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So last Friday, inspired by Greta Thunberg (see Episode 17), we held our first of what may be many Friday for the Future protests outside the downtown library (that was the location, we weren’t protesting the library). We held signs, waved at cars, and generally enjoyed each other’s company. Below we have some pictures and…
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This week Teresa and Amy talk about a 70-year-old rower who traveled 3,000 miles to help people with Alzheimer’s, Cristina Zenato who reaches into the mouths of wild sharks to help them out (plus lots of shark facts), and two companies that are helping the environment while making cool and fashionable products. Plus Teresa and…
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So this isn’t a story on our podcast, mainly because it requires some visuals to really appreciate the heroics of the situation. Originally, I saw the video related to Mayur Shelke risking his own life to rescue a six-year-old boy who had fallen off a railroad platform and onto the tracks in front of an…
Read MoreEpisode 6 is the source of one of our new favorite sayings about having a huge windshield (looking forward) and a tiny rearview mirror (looking back). Your focus should be on where you are going, but you should remember where you have been. Here is what we covered in Episode 6: Amy talks about the…
Read MoreA police dog that consoles victims of tragedy, a man who lovingly wrestled crocodiles, and a bunch of angry moms taking on air pollution- what more could you want? Amy kicks off with Officer Clarence, a St. Bernard, police K9 who comforts people after tragedy strikes. Teresa dives deep into the croc-infested waters that gave…
Read MoreThis week Amy tells us about Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams start a free grocery store and foodservice feeding thousands each month. Then Amy tells the incredible story of scientist and nature writer Rachel Carson whose writings help lead to modern chemical and environmental regulations. And finally, Teresa talks about the dangers of plastic waste…
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Tangential Inspiration is planning its own neighborhood food drive in Beaverton, Oregon for Mother’s Day 2021. In setting up this food drive we have done some research on what food banks actually want and need. We all remember from school canned food drives, that people like to give garbanzo beans, corn, and string beans. Not…
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April is Earth Month and we are still celebrating with inspirational stories of people making an impact on our planet. Our first story is about a persuasive grade-schooler who is going to get pockets for young girls. Amy does a deep dive on Emily Penn, who besides being a totally girl-power explorer, is a true…
Read MoreWe are celebrating April as Earth Month on Tangential Inspiration. In this episode, we announce the launch of our website, TangentialInspiration.com, Amy tells us about a teen on a mission to rid the ocean of an unexpected pollutant- golf balls; Teresa does her deep dive on Wangari Maathai, an African woman who has taught generations of…
Read MoreIt’s February and Black History Month on Tangential Inspiration. Here’s what’s in Episode 5: Do you ever wonder what baked goods have to do with the Civil Rights Movement? Well, wonder no longer, as Amy tells the tale of how pie sales helped fund the Civil Rights Movement, particularly raising money to help with the…
Read MoreIts our fourth episode, and we are starting to get things together. We have our audio issues sorted out. Still a bit nervous, but so excited to talk about Kamala Harris, and frankly a lot about Kamala Harris’ mom. Here’s what’s in the show: The sweet story of Michael Gardner, a single dad who sews…
Read MoreThis show was done in February of 2021, during Black History Month. No Black History Month can be complete without discussing the civil rights powerhouse, John Lewis. We had to cover Senator Lewis and his many accomplishments. We are still “finding our sound” in this one, but the heart of John Lewis will inspire you….
Read MoreThis one is still a bit rough. It’s Episode 2, and we are still having audio issues and are really nervous. However, Amanda Gorman is AMAZING! You really need to hear about this awesome young woman. Here is what we covered in this episode: The remarkable story behind Bernie Sander’s Inauguration Mittens. 00:27 The amazingly…
Read MoreOur first episode, and it shows. We were very nervous. Neither of us had ever done a podcast, let alone much public speaking. The audio is a bit wonky on this, our nerves are showing, but we get better over time. Thankfully we have gotten better. Its still worth a listen. In this show, we…
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Our Inspiration Links page is up and running. Take a look at links featured in our podcasts to find some fantastic organizations and ways to help others. It’s a great way to learn about how you can get involved with some great causes or donate as a powerful and important way to impact change. Maybe…
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April is Earth Month, where we turn our focus on stories about people and groups helping the natural world. Whether it is cleaning up garbage, planting a forest, or highlighting the danger of climate change, we will be featuring planet earth heroes. Everybody can do their part. Get educated, get a plan, and get out…
Read MoreThis week we are taking a look at not only a story about one man’s struggle against plastic garbage in India and figuring out what the heck “plogging” is, but we are focusing on kindness.Our deep dive is about Leon Logothetis and his trip around the world relying only on the kindness of strangers, and…
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Welcome to April, Earth Month. This month we are focusing on inspiring stories of people and organizations that help nature and our environment or put focus on the critical issues that impact our planet. Big and small- everyone can do something. This week our main story is the Swedish firecracker that is Greta Thunberg, a…
Read MoreAs we close out March, National Women’s Month, we cover the musical phenomenon, Lady Gaga, and her mission to spread kindness and acceptance for those with mental illness. Also, we take a quick look at a mom who is trying to remove the stigma associated with mental illnesses through theater and a millionaire who is…
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This week we dive into Eleanor Roosevelt, an amazing First Lady and just an overall feisty and intelligent woman. There are also the inspirational stories of Sister Jean, the 101 year-old Basketball Nun and Wesley Hamilton, who is Disabled, But Not Really. These people are guaranteed to inspire you, or your money back.
Read MoreInspiration abounds! In this episode, Amy and Teresa talk about a group in Oregon building shelters for the homeless; Bob and Maria Goff’s incredible passions, love, and whimsy; and stories of how food can make such a huge impact for those in need.
Read MoreWe are still in our celebration of National Women’s Month and we have some great stories about women who have overcome barriers to do amazing things in normally male-dominated arenas. There is Kim Ng, the first woman to be the general manager for a Major League Baseball team. Next, there is a plethora of stories…
Read MoreOkay, we are still on National Women’s Month. This week we are teaming up some amazing women and we have a bunch of animals thrown in as well. Teresa and Amy discuss an Elephant woman, the fierce female Black Mamba rangers of Africa, the first female NFL referee, and as a bonus, the story of…
Read MoreIt’s still March and we are still celebrating amazing women doing great things in the world. Our inspiring stories this week are awesome Pandemic Volunteers, the crusading philanthropist Melinda Gates, and the compelling story of the founder of Breaking Cycles.
Read MoreWe are so excited about National Women’s Month. This week, we have some hopeful stories about kids providing help and hope in the time of COVID-19, the shining light that is Dolly Parton (even if you don’t like country music, you will love her), and the World Reader organization, spreading reading all over the world.
Read MoreContinuing our National Women’s Month Theme, Teresa and Amy talk about DoSomething.org which gets kids involved in helping others and the earth, the amazing Kelly Clarkson charitable generosity, and Mariah Taylor an 81 year-old dynamo.
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National Woman’s Month continues with inspiring women doing amazing things. Teresa and Amy start off with the Birthday Cake Lady spreading joy, professional surfer and all-around badass Bethany Hamilton, and the Beautifully Flawed Liv Stone.
Read MoreMarch is National Women’s Month and we are kicking it off with three inspiring ladies. Amy and Teresa will start off with the Mask Tree Lady, followed by the amazing story of paratriathlete Melissa Stockwell, and the ambitious Keah Brown.
Read MoreAmy and Teresa continue to dig for stories that provide hope and inspiration. This week it is the notOK app, fitness trainer Shaun T., and Bikers Against Child Abuse.
Read MoreThis week our inspiring stories are about Civil Rights Pies, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, and a KFC Guardian Angel.
Read MoreFebruary has been Black History Month, full of inspiring Black role models and inspiring stories. This week we have a Sewing Dad, the first woman to become Vice President, and a Breast Cancer Box that may help thousands detect breast cancer early.
Read MoreAnother episode celebrating Black History Month! This week, Amy and Teresa talk about the F.E.A.R. running group, civil rights icon John Lewis, and Black Equestrians.
Read MoreContinuing our Black History Month theme, we are discussing Bernie Sander’s Inaugural Mittens, Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, and illustrator and animator Christian Robison.
Read MoreOur first podcast! And it shows a bit. The sound is a bit wonky and we are very nervous, but still, lots of inspiration to be had. Amy and Teresa discuss a Gamestop Stock Good Samaritan, Claudette Colvin (the inspiration for Rosa Parks), and author Phillip Hoose.
Read MoreLet’s face it, with all that is going on in the world, it is sometimes hard to find something to inspire us. There is such a constant bombardment of negative news, finding the light in all that darkness can be difficult. We created this podcast as our little project to find the light, to find…
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