Britain’s Got Talent, Father Ray Kelly reminisces memorable audition

By Catherine | 04/18/2019 |

Father Ray Kelly had no desire to sing in front of Britain’s Got Talent, Simon Cowell but he went for it! His audition is memorable. Father belted R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” song with emotion. He shares his experiences on this podcast episode. Today he continues to serve Ireland. Listen to Part Two of this episode now. Don’t forget to listen to Part One!

Father Ray Kelly Hallelujah singing sensation humanizes his journey to the priesthood. Part One

By Catherine | 04/15/2019 |

“Hallelujah” singing sensation Fr. Ray Kelly humanizes his journey into the priesthood. What inspired him? He continues to serve Ireland as a Catholic priest. Singing “Everybody Hurts” His audition of “Everybody Hurts” on Britain’s Got Talent is memorable. Listen to Part One of this episode.

Writing Therapy for PTSD. Federal CID Agent Stuart L. Scott

By Catherine | 04/08/2019 |

Stuart L. Scott, retired US Federal CID Agent, battled post-traumatic stress disorder for years until he found solace in writing. He transformed his experiences into a romance novel and a humorous compilation of short stories, sharing his history with the agency in his books, ‘Prisoners of War’ and ‘Gritty, Grisly and Greedy Stories Inspired By True Crooks and Crimes From My 28 Years As A Fed.’

Outside Magazine freelance writer Eva Holland; Kayla, Kodiak Veterans Physician’s Assistant

By Catherine | 04/01/2019 |

Eva Holland is a freelance writer for Outside magazine and various other publications, specializing in outdoor adventures and environmental matters.
Kayla works as a physician’s assistant in Kodiak, Alaska, where she assists veterans and contributes to Kodiak Veterans Outreach, a nonprofit organization. Her goal is to support veterans by actively listening to their stories and fostering a sense of community.

Vegan Cruelty-Free Food Options. Martin Zeman

By Catherine | 03/25/2019 |

Martin Zeman, a vegan from the Czech Republic, reflects on his journey toward veganism, influenced by the movie Earthlings. He emphasizes the ethical reasons behind his dietary choices and the availability of cruelty-free food options. As an electrical engineer, he benefits from free public education and works for an American company, enhancing his English skills through travel and interactions. Zeman has worked in various roles, including as a carny in the USA and at a cannery in Alaska, which allowed him to explore nature and wildlife. He practices environmental consciousness by using his own dishes instead of disposable ones. Inspired by quotes from Forrest Gump and Tennessee Williams, he advocates for respecting others’ flaws while nurturing their strengths in his role as a supervisor.

Natural Disaster survivors find hope through All Hands and Hearts global response team

By Catherine | 03/18/2019 |

When disaster strikes, feelings of isolation and dwindling hope can arise. Petra Němcová survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami by clinging to a palm tree. All Hands and Hearts, a global team based in South Africa, addresses natural disasters through immediate crisis management and promotes long-term sustainability in recovery solutions.

Anne M. Jensen Archaeologist recovers human remains near Nuvuk. History vanishes as ice melts- Vanessa Crandell-Beck studies Mt. St. Helen’s.

By Catherine | 03/11/2019 |

Scientists. Anne. Somebody reported human remains in far north North America. I helped to recover them before they were washed away. This one individual dated back to 1000 A.D. or earlier and this person had grave goods intact.
Vanessa
I’ve worked in the oil fields before and I’ve been employed on ships. These are male dominated jobs but I did well and I succeeded. But what I want to do is be a vulcanologist. I want to study volcanoes.
My research was done at Mt. St. Helen’s and that was studying to see if there was any correlation with grain size distribution from the source down to where the mud flow was deposited.

Engrave Your Forever. The Recognition Place Entrepreneurs Jason York & Thomas DeMoss

By Catherine | 03/04/2019 |

Entrepreneurs Jason York and Thomas DeMoss engrave cherished memories onto items that act as significant reminders for someone or a treasured moment. What makes their work special for them?

Spotlighting Prescription Drug Addiction Within the Medical Community. Dirk Wales Filmmaker

By Catherine | 02/25/2019 |

Filmmaker Dirk Wales reveals his experiences with films that he spotlighted prescription drug addiction within the medical community.

Outdoor Adventures, Espen Lysø. Dog Sled Training Kine Leines Skår. Norway

By Catherine | 02/18/2019 |

Espen Lysø, Norway. Emergency room nurse and outdoor explorer. Kine Leines Skår, Norway, Iditarod Dog Sled trainer.Explore the outdoors. Take a walk after work. You don’t need to be a full-time adventurer in order to experience the outdoors.
-“Du trenger ikke å være ekspert, gå milevis eller ha det beste utstyret for å ha en fantastisk turopplevelse. Man kommer langt med det du har og lær fra dine eventyr.”