Reboots

On this Veteran’s Day we profile a U.S. Navy veteran and broadcast journalist who manages post-traumatic stress disorder, dyslexia, and alcoholism. Shane is a longtime friend from my broadcast journalism days - back in the late 80s and early 1990s. Until we hopped on an internet call earlier this year, I never knew Shane had been aboard a U.S. Navy ship that was the first ever to survive a direct landmine hit. Hearing and reading what my friend went through aboard the USS Samuel B Roberts (FFG58) reminds me that most Americans today know someone who - in service to our nation - lives with the scars of combat. And we never even know it. A note about the audio qualityThis conversation was the first I ever recorded for the podcast and Shane was kind enough to serve as a beta test. While his story - as you’re about to hear - is inspiring, my technical skills - as you’re also about to hear - grades out at about a C -. My audio editing skills have improved enough that decided to work around the bad audio on the int

R014: White Flag with Big Rev.White Flag with Big Rev. is the story of a gospel rapper - the son of a hard-working country music artist who cut his teeth on everything from 80’s country and rock and roll to the mesmerizing beats of early hip hop and rap.Big Rev. talks about his music, parenting special needs children, how he fuels creativity, his experiences with the Holy Spirit and how his family makes prayer an inescapable component of daily life.This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:Studio 221Links and Show NotesBig Rev.Big Rev. on Facebook Big Rev. on iTunes Big Rev. on Google Play Big Rev. on Spotify Email Big Rev.Studio 221Studio 221 on Facebook Email Studio 221War Room - the movie I Thessalonians 5:17Got a story you’d like to share privately or as part of a future podcast? Drop us a line at tracy@rebootspodcast.com.We hope you’re enjoying Reboots. If you’d like to help defray the cost of the audio equipment necessary to bring quality sound, please consider supporting us on our Patreon site. Thank you

R13: Taming the fears of Freedom - Stephen WarleyAre you stuck? Scared? Frustrated in the workplace? If you dream of striking out on your own, but you’re scared to death that the freedom of entrepreneurship is substantially less stable than traditional work, listen up.Reboots Episode R013 with Stephen Warley will give you some specific action steps toward that reboot you want, but think isn’t feasible.You’re going to want to take notes on this one. Links and Show NotesLife Skills That Matter Lifestyle Calculator How Purging Sparks Change The #1 Self-Awareness Habit Life Skills That Matter Mastermind Group Stephen’s Lifestyle ExperimentsGot a story you’d like to share privately or as part of a future podcast? Drop us a line at tracy@rebootspodcast.com.We hope you’re enjoying Reboots. If you’d like to help defray the cost of the audio equipment necessary to bring quality sound, please consider supporting us on our Patreon site. Thank you! The Reboots Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associate

R012: Abounding Grace - Jordan CrossRaised by a single mom, Jordan Cross reached her breaking point soon after discovering she was about to be a single mom. In this episode, Jordan talks about the devastation she felt when someone else made a choice about her life when she was at her most vulnerable. She talks about that moment of clarity when she knew she had her own choices to make, for the sake of the new life for which she was now responsible. Today, Jordan is planning a wedding, scheduled for December 2017. If you’re struggling with grief, if you know you need to show yourself grace, but can’t quite get there, if you’re checking boxes in hopes of earning God’s love, if you’re a young woman or the parent of a young woman, this episode is for you. Links and Show NotesCelebrate RecoveryFind a Celebrate Recovery near youAbout the Book of PsalmsHow to find a good study Bible Got a story you’d like to share privately or as part of a future podcast? Drop us a line at tracy@rebootspodcast.com. The Reboots Podcas

Most of us crave clean slates - free of clutter and unfinished items rattling around in our heads, on sticky notes beside our computers, or hidden in that stack of papers subtly shaming us from the corner. Who has time to tidy up task lists, projects, or even neglected relationships for which there is regret for lack of time and energy?Cue Zachary Sexton.With his easy-going demeanor, a wealth of knowledge and the heart and skills of a teacher, Zack certainly IS well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming the Oprah of the small-business productivity space.We’re thrilled to introduce Zack to our Reboots audience. Even as he shares his own reboots experiences, he gives all of us ideas and encouragement for navigating and creating change in our own lives and businesses.Links and Show NotesZacharySexton.comAble Business Radio PodcastABR kanban episodeClean SlateZack’s method of productive journalingZack’s take on morning routinesEisenhower MatrixAgile ModelingZone of GeniusWhat is a kanban?What is Getting T

R010: Ready - Chris JoannidesChris Joannides says the most selfish aspect of his life is giving back. As director of the Riverview Hope Campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Chris gives back. A lot. And he asks others to give.The key to change, according to Chris - car dealership owner turned licensed therapist - is being ready.This Wyoming native shares with us how a book, a legal pad, and a family gathering brought him to the point of being ready for a change.Links and Show NotesRiverview Hope CampusChris Joannides BioRiverview Hope Campus on FacebookFive Steps to Spiritual Growth by Peter M. KalellisTranstheoretical Model of Behavior Change Riverview Hope Campus NewsDoSouth Magazine August 2017Southwest Times Record - September 1, 2017VIDEO: Southwest Times Record - July 19, 2017 Got a story you’d like to share privately or as part of a future podcast? Drop us a line at tracy@rebootspodcast.com. We hope you’re enjoying Reboots. If you’d like to help defray the cost of the audio equipment necessary to bring quali

R009: Neon Pink Savvy with Zoe SuggZoe Sugg, creator of the ZuZu Cartoons collection, comes from a creative family accustomed to earning a living from their skills. In this interview, Zoe shares her take on the relationship between creativity and money, discipline and inspiration, and striking the right balance between preparing and publishing. Zoe tells us how she powers through fear by leaning on relationships with her peers. Plus, Zoe explains how pink relates to a social media branding crisis and why she rebooted her entire identity. Oh, and she tells us where she finds ideas for her characters’ dialogue. Hint: Be careful what you say to someone in the produce aisle of your favorite grocer! This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:ZuZuCartoons.comZuZu Cartoons on YouTubeZuZu Cartoons on TwitterZuZu Cartoons on Instagram Show NotesStuff we talked aboutWhat’s a comic-con?Zoe worked at Ash Avenue ComicsWalt Kelly - Creator of the Pogo comic stripWinchell Story Works on Patreon Zoe’s favorite toolsWP Live Affi

Mason’s story shines light on opioid epidemic. R008x: Mason Gives Back is a Reboots Extra - a companion to R008: An Addict Comes Clean. In this second of two interviews, shares his experience and wisdom for listeners who find themselves in one of these situations: Wondering if you might be chemically addicted Overwhelmed by the addiction of someone you love Struggling with how to talk to your children about addiction Wrestling with faith in God or a non-specific Higher Power Download a free PDF summary of this interview Mason talks about Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Nar-anon Al-anon Celebrate Recovery What is a step study? A note about Celebrate Recovery Mason and host Tracy Winchell are part of the Celebrate Recovery program at Community Bible Church Fort Smith. Neither represents the national organization or the church they attend. Both work their steps on a daily basis and both serve as volunteers locally. More Reboots Podcast stuff Got a story you’d like to share privately or as p

This story shines light on America's opioid epidemic.In this first of a two-part interview, Mason walks us through a 20-year journey through a chemical addiction that began in high school. He holds nothing back. It’s emotional, honest, and reveals much about the mind of an addict.He shares his childhood understanding of a god who demanded perfection, and how that metastasized into full-blown self-loathing and rejection of a Creator responsible for the pain in his life and those he loved.Mason shares about recovery programs, especially Narcotics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery.Download a free PDF summary of this interview.Hear part two of Mason’s story - R008x: Mason Gives Back.Mason talks aboutNarcotics AnonymousAlcoholics AnonymousNar-anonAl-anonCelebrate RecoveryWhat is a step study? A note about Celebrate RecoveryMason and host Tracy Winchell are part of the Celebrate Recovery program at Community Bible Church Fort Smith. Neither represents the national organization or the church they attend. Both wo

July 27, 2017 This pop up podcast celebrates the growth of entrepreneurship in our home base of Fort Smith, Arkansas - inspired by The Unexpected.The arts, music, and mural festival has been featured in Afar, a global travel magazine that recently recognized Fort Smith - a community of approximately 80,000 on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border - as one of 8 surprizing cities with amazing street art.This was our first effort at collecting sound in a crowded, noisy location. We learned a lot about our new mobile audio gear and promise to deliver better sound next time out. There’s nothing like overmodulating an interview with a sound pro like Grant Thomas at The Soul Collective to get your attention. Yikes!Even so, what our guests said at the HEM Apparel launch party still rings true.We hope you enjoy this Reboots XTRA with:Mason Kesner - Baseline CollectiveSean Sivage - HEM ApparelGrant Thomas - Soul CollectiveDouglas Spicer - HEM ApparelClaude Legris - Fort Smith Convention & Visitor’s BureauPatrick BoseTalicia

Casey Millspaugh is a millennial entrepreneur. He’s got a full-time gig and a fistful of side hustles working most of the time. He sees his latest enterprise - Fort Smith Popcorn Company - as an example of an economic reboot he envisions for the Fort Smith, Arkansas region and for the community’s downtown. Casey’s business resides in a former bakery in Downtown Fort Smith. In this interview, Casey dives into analysis and forecasting, cash flow, and he makes a compelling pitch for “Why Fort Smith?”Even if you’re not a numbers person, you’ll love Casey’s drive, and his laid back approach to hustle.This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:Fort Smith Popcorn CompanyFort Smith Popcorn Company on FacebookFort Smith Popcorn Company iOS app more

ROO6: A Man Redeemed - Earl DelaneyHave you ever doubted God? Do you struggle with how to talk to a God we can’t see and don’t trust? Earl’s story is for you. This former gang-banger wondered if he’d ever live long enough to know God. Today, Earl is a small business owner. He and his family study scripture in Hebrew. Meet Earl. Messianic Jew. A man redeemed. Links and Show NotesEarl shares his story in a number of places, including The Community Rescue Mission in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Here’s an academic primer on the Los Angeles Crips and Bloods from Stanford University. Interestingly, gangs have been around since the 1920s. The Crips and Bloods are each territorial. To say they don’t much like each other is the proverbial understatement. Earl mentions Hoover Crips. Here’s a bit more info. Explanation of the term “Yeshua” in the Hebrew Bible. Sabbath - a day set aside for rest and worship. Hebrew - historically regarded as the language of the Israelites and their ancestors. Earl mentions the word “Emuna.” Her

This Reboots story features Bevin Green, a mom, a designer of fashion, and a woman who believes life’s too precious to fit into any sort of box, no matter how pretty it is. Bevin holds an MBA and makes use of her business acumen every day, despite having two small boys at home. If you’re a full-time mom and you’re interested in earning an income, Bevin will inspire you and provide some practical tips for finding a professional niche that fits your hectic and demanding lifestyle. This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:Organic Wool Dryer Balls by Beauty’s Links and Show NotesFollow the Green family at The Green Family Adventures - blog.The Green Family Adventures - FacebookArthur Green and Living Sacrifice will be playing the Audio Feed Festival in Urbana, Illinois.Bevin earned her MBA from Harding University.Find Arthur and Bevin at their booth during Bikes, Blues, and BBQ.Hear Arthur’s story - R001: Beginnings.Read about how Arthur helped inspire the launch of the Reboots Podcast concept.The Print Company on

R004:When Grief is Your Story - Ada FloydJune 15, 2017 Five children, four pregnancies, three living children, two broken parents, one God.Ada excels at math. Years after the loss of twin boys, the formula of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 still tumbles in her mind. This sequence of digits symbolizes grief, joy, a marriage that has beaten the infinitesimal odds, and the comfort of a God she couldn’t believe existed, yet raged against. In this interview, Ada shares poignant moments of hope and defeat as she fights for her premature sons and against an unfair God. She takes us through her journey toward a career that forces her to revisit grief regularly, and she explains how a broken, imperfect and leaky vessel brought her back to faith and a life of helping others find light in profound darkness.Links and Show NotesFive children, four pregnancies, three living children, two broken parents, one God.Ada excels at math. Years after the loss of twin boys, the formula of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 still tumbles in her mind. This sequence of di

June 01, 2017Chris Chaney is a serial entrepreneur. His first tastes of entrepreneurship came at an early age, participating in a bicycle chop shop enterprise and doubling his money selling double bubble in junior high. His young mind was gearing up for life as a drug dealer until his cousin Lee gave him an ultimatum. Chris talks about the odd juxtaposition of rapping in prison with a bluegrass band, why his most profound reboot spurred him to throw out most of his possessions, and the questions he asks himself when he tackles what life - and business - throw at him. According to Chris, “Every day is a reboot.”This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:Valley Cuts Barber and SpaRay Nichols Cleaning ServiceCisterna Music GroupLinks and Show NotesChris Chaney is a serial entrepreneur. His first tastes of entrepreneurship came at an early age, participating in a bicycle chop shop enterprise and doubling his money selling double bubble in junior high. His young mind was gearing up for life as a drug dealer, until hi

ROO2: All Things Sunshiney - Julie Amber JonesMay 18, 2017 Julie’s art studio and blog are named “All Things Sunshiney,” a name that came to her during some of her darkest days. Julie shares the back-story behind the name of this part of her business portfolio, she speaks openly about her relationship with what she terms “a vending machine God,” and tells us how she wrestled with the question, “If I’m not his wife, who am I?”Julie also talks about the moment she realized that living with rage and bitterness was not ok, and what she did about it. Oh yeah, today’s guest introduces us to Evan’s Project.This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:All Things SunshineyAll Things Sunshiney FacebookJulie Amber Photography Links and Show NotesJulie’s art studio and blog are named “All Things Sunshiney,” a name that came to her during some of her darkest days. Julie shares the back-story behind the name of this part of her business portfolio, she speaks openly about her relationship with what she terms “a vending machine G

ROO1: Beginnings - Arthur GreenMay 3, 2017 In our very first Reboots episode, Arthur Green, artist and bassist for metal band Living Sacrifice talks about living a childhood dream as a musician on world tour. A musician so successful that a teen recognized him one night at a restaurant in his home town, and came back later with a guitar he asked Arthur to autograph. The kicker? Arthur was bussing tables when he signed that axe! He was between gigs and at a crossroads in his life. How’d he get through it? He shares his secret on this podcast.This episode of Reboots is sponsored by:The Print CompanyBeauty’s Boutique Links and Show NotesIn our very first Reboots episode, Arthur Green, artist and bassist for metal band Living Sacrifice talks about living a childhood dream as a musician on world tour. A musician so successful that a teen recognized him one night at a restaurant in his home town, and came back later with a guitar he asked Arthur to autograph. The kicker? Arthur was busing tables when he signed that