Let's Go Fly A Kite - A Podcast For Life

My guest this week, Mike Lowery, lives life boldly! Together with his wife, he believes it's better to have done something and regret it, then to not have tried it at all. This philosophy of life has taken them from the origins in the UK, to New Zealand and most recently to Canada. Join us as we talk about the ultimate game … life.

My guest, Don McDougall shares some heartwarming stories about his grandson Henry, who is being allowed to explore his world and express himself in the only way he possibly can; as himself. Don's love for Henry and how Henry is being raised makes sense, as Don believes the only thing that matters is the heartbeat. We're all in this together, so let's focus on what's important; the heartbeat.

Imagine being the only person in the world with your name?  This is the case with my guest this week, Bourilack Phommasenh, who's come to be known as "B". B is a husband and father of three and sees family as being everything. What I loved about our conversation is how B's connection with people shows up in all parts of his life, not just with his family. Join us as B and I have fun chatting about the importance of connecting with the lives you touch

How often do you hold yourself back, wondering whether you were making the right decisions in life? My friend Jesus Mendez, has moved from Venezuela to Montreal, Quebec without any big plan or reason. They didn't even know where they would find groceries once they got there. This really encapsulates how they choose to live their life by approaching every day with the wonder and curiosity of their 2-year-old daughter. Join us as Jesus shares his heart with us, and explains how he is being himself.

Thousands of years ago, the Inca people wandered a trail that would take them three days to complete. My guest this week, Tracey Thorton is going to be following in the foot steps of the Inca's, wandering through the wilderness. Join us as Tracey explains how wandering is how she lives her life.

Do you ever find it hard to move when you can't see where you're going? Perhaps this is why this week's guest, Dave Gardner, considers himself a person of the high desert. Dave loves to feel forward momentum in his life, and that's certainly easier to have when you have clarity. This momentum has taken him to all corners of the United States, and even to Korea for a couple years. Join us as we talk about finding yourself at home no matter where you are. 

What does it mean to create the possibility for conversation in the world? In this episode, my guest, Lyssa Adkins, has dedicated her life to creating such possibility for potentially millions of people around the world. In all of her work, Lyssa has never lost sight of the need for our connection with the natural world all around us. Join us as we discuss the importance of connection with our world, and the important work we all have in front of us.

My guest, Mark Shuler, grew up on a farm in South Carolina. When Mark married his childhood sweetheart, they started their life together farming and raising their kids. They loved the farming life of living and working together and not having to spend much time apart. Through this experience, Mark has come to know what's important in life, and the secret sauce to a long and lasting relationship. Join us as Mark explains what it means to find yourself with two lives, and the decision to return to who you are. 

What would be like to reinvent yourself, and have a second chance at life? This week's guest Andrea Fleischfesser knows what it means to reinvent yourself as twice now she has packed up her family and moved across the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as Andrea shares how living her life far from her original home has given her a deep appreciation for what it means to live your life. (Link: In our discussion we said we will share this link: https://youtu.be/ufhKWfPSQOw)

What is home to you? My guest, Vispi Shroff quickly found when he moved from India to Ireland that home is something much deeper than a physical place. What might be different in the world if you can find yourself at home anywhere you are. Join us as we talk about what it home truly means.

Have you ever thought of selling your home, getting rid of all your stuff and setting out on an adventure? My guest Annie has, and she's not just dreaming about it now. After losing a dear friend to breast cancer last year, Annie decided she was going to pick up her friend's torch and be an inspiration to others. Annie is on the road full-time with her dog. Who knows where the road will take them, but it's sure to be a life full of adventure and learning. 

As the middle child with four siblings, Joanne found herself growing up quickly after her Dad passed away when she was eleven years old. Connection, trust and love has always been a big part of her life. Join us for this fun discussion with a longing for more connection in the world.

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Dave Dame. Dave is living a life full of love, adventure, challenge, and choice ... and he was born with Cerebral Palsy . I love how Dave wouldn't change anything about his life, as it is all a part of the experience and journey that makes him who he is today. Join me as Dave shares a little insight into the life he's living, and how being imperfect is a super power we all possess.

Human connection is important to my guest and now co-host Sara Bianchi. Join us as we explore how our friendship started, and how connection has led us to now co-hosting this podcast together.