Spread The Positive Podcast

This episode of the podcast is with Hannah Kelly and Harley Bell. These two amazing ladies have joined forces to create H2Confident, a six week health and fitness challenge designed to empower women and men to become the best versions of themselves and to become more confident by maintaining a sustainable, healthy lifestyle, eating to fuel your body without drastic restrictions and getting active in a way that people enjoy. Both of these ladies have been through a lot to get to this place in their fitness journey. They have worked extremely hard and have created these amazing challenges that are really changing the lives of the people that partake. Harley and Hannah are both so passionate about building a culture that is supportive and uplifting for all of their participants. The results people have seen from these challenges are truly amazing and a great example of what is going right in the world. Big shouts to Harley and Hannah both for the work they are doing and the passion they have to help people get t

This episode of the podcast is with Derek Stone! For years Derek Stone had dreams of becoming a musician. This road didn’t lead him to success, however, it led him to Nashville, TN. Struggling to live as a starving artist with a family to feed, it was then he thought “there’s got to be a better way.” He went through an early life crisis, changing careers with the help of mentors and watching YouTube. He took his God-given talent of Creativity and transferred it from being something you hear to something that you can see. As it turned out, the construction industry was his road to success, the “better way” he had longed for. In three short years, he grew a small one-man show into a company with $1.2 million in gross revenue. He credits his success to one decision as a senior in high school. He started looking back at his life to figure out what made him so different from his three siblings. The difference. . . he chose to forgive his dad and to take a different path than his parents. He blamed his dad for ever

This episode of the podcast is with Cody Byrns! Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker, a #1 best-selling author, and the founder of The Cody Byrns Foundation for Burn Survivors. In May of 2013, Cody’s life was drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop. As a result, he was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat. Instead, he uses his story to uplift others.His vision is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the proper steps to walk out of their past hurt and defeat, and run towards their God-given potential. As a thought leader, he speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Thousands of

This episode of the podcast is with Ryan Stackhouse. Ryan is a commercial real estate investor that has a huge heart and is very passionate about making his community a better place. His story is really amazing and his overall approach to what is typically a very cutthroat industry to have a very open, "win-win-win" approach to all of the deals he puts together. From the portfolio he has been able to acquire and manage Ryan is able to travel the country and world with his wife and two boys! They have a 5th wheel trailer that they travel pretty much anywhere in the country. Ryan is also very passionate about doing community outreach and doing what he can do to improve his immediate circle and surroundings. He works with some really amazing nonprofits and organizations that are making a positive impact here locally and on an international level! He has some really great insight on the typical STP topics! This is one really hits home for the host of the STP Podcast Trent Denson as he is aiming to use real estate

This episode of the podcast is with Gary Temple Bodley. Gary Temple Bodley is an author, speaker and the host of two popular podcasts; Joshua Live and The Law of Attraction Roundtable. He is a spiritual leader and teacher based in North Carolina. In November 2013, Gary emerged as one of the world’s leading channels bringing forth a group of nonphysical teachers known as Joshua. Since this time, Joshua has written five books through Gary, as well as dozens of articles and has answered hundreds of questions from people all across the globe. Gary has appeared on the cover of Law of Attraction Magazine, and in many live events, written articles for magazines and blogs, and has been a guest of several podcasts. It was really amazing getting to connect with Gary and hear his story. His knowledge on Law of Attraction and living your life in a place of love and acceptance. That being on the key components to everything STP is based around it is clear to see that Gary really lives out the mission of Spread The Positiv

This episode of the podcast features a radio recording of the "LT360 Coach's Health Show" with Coach Scott Oatsvall and Dr. Jae Hitson. Spread The Positive has the honor and pleasure of recording this radio show on a weekly basis with Coach Scott and Dr. Jae. The title of this episode is "The Hour of Power". Coach Scott and Dr. Jae speak about ways to stay healthy both physically and mentally during these trying times. They have tangible, easy to implement strategies for folks to maintain a healthy immune system and ways to keep a healthy mindset as well. The results they see on a daily basis at their centers is truly incredible. Both Coach Scott and Dr. Jae are so passionate about the work they are doing. It is really amazing to be a part of their team. Huge thank you to the whole LT360 team for all they are doing to Spread The Positive.

This episode of the podcast is with a really amazing guest! Marcela Marañon has an absolutely incredibly story and has created an amazing platform called The Journey of A Brave Woman! Marcela was involved in a car accident 18 years ago due to a drunk driver that left her paralyzed from the waist down, lost her left leg and boyfriend. Marcela is a solo world traveler who knows first hand the hardships and inequalities for people with disabilities who wish to travel. Marcela spread her happiness and positivism across the globe and brings accessibility awareness to all who follow her story. She has done missions in India where she donated ramps for adaptive youth athletes to empower them to be more independent. Needless to say Marcela is a textbook example of everything we are looking to bring light to with Spread The Positive. The work she is doing is changing lives around the world. She is such an inspiration. Be sure to follow her social media assets (@journeyofabravewoman and thejourneyofabravewoman.com)! Th

This episode of the podcast is with Michelle Lynn! Michelle is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, Texas. She started her firm in 2008 while still working in Corporate America. It was also the year she got married and purchased her home... AND the year the market crashed. More than a decade later, she is still happily married and her interior design business is thriving. Michelle is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative MindTM, where she teaches interior designers and decorators the proven practices, effective processes, and profitable systems to run their business with purpose and efficiency -- leaving them with more time to design. Through her comprehensive online courses,Michelle inspires interior design business owners to weave intention into their business strategy and identify who they really are so they can refine their processes and attract more of what they want in their interior design business (and life!). Michelle has been published on Forbe

This episode of the podcast is with Karsten Ferguson. Karsten has a really incredible story and is an awesome example of everything we are looking to bring light to with Spread The Positive. After spending six years as an Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic for the United States Air Force, he is now doing similar work for Lockheed Martin. He is a Military Veteran Representative/partner with the Global nonprofit organization Souls4Soles. He is also also the Creative Director & Owner of Focus Outward. Focus Outward is a Tennessee-based video production and marketing business with the motto, “Creating a scene to be seen.” Needless to say this guy really lives out the mission of Spread The Positive. Here is a quick bio from Karsten himself. "I'm a guy that over my life has gotten to meet and share experiences and stories with incredible people all over the world in and out of the military (USAF). Did I mention I'm here because of a video game? I'll tell you the long or short story later. I've worked on planes, helico

This episode of the podcast is with two former guests! Tylor Gentry and Copernicus Johnson have been two crowd favorites. Both of these guys are amazing all around examples of Spread The Positive and everything we are about. Tylor is the founder of Ambition Threads Company and the Marketing Director for Nutrition Faktory! Copernicus is the founder of Actions Over Words Lifestyle, a fitness coach, social media influencer and a sponsored athlete with companies like Michelob Ultra. These two guys work together professionally and are close friends. Copernicus is an ambassador for Ambition Threads and helps Tylor with events and content creation! Ambition is one of the hottest emerging brands in Middle TN and is quickly becoming known on a national level! Tylor is also the Director of Marketing for one of the hottest nutrtional supplement chains in the southeast, Nutrition Faktory! I really can't say enough great things about both of these guys and it truly means so much to have them as advocates for what we are b

This episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast is actually another episode of the "Coach's Health Show" with Dr. Jae Hitson and Coach Scott Oatsvall. In this episode we speak about all of the craziness happening with the Corona Virus, ways to maintain a healthy immune system, and functional tips on how to stay healthy and calm during this time. We also speak about all of the storms and devastation that has come from the tornadoes that struck Nashville and surrounding areas. The storms caused unimaginable damage but the way our communities have united to help people in need has been a truly beautiful thing to witness. Definitely a textbook example of everything Spread The Positive when it comes to the people coming together to help those in need. This episode of the Coach's Health Show really hit home with everything that has been taken place in the past couple of weeks. Dr. Jae and Coach Scott are both really, really knowledgeable on all of these subjects and have some tangible takeaways for people to be abl

This episode of the podcast is with Greg Pihs. Greg has a truly incredible story. He has overcome some of the most trying circumstances imaginable and has one of the most amazing outlooks on life that we have ever come across. He is currently working as a Realtor with Music City Experts in Nashville, TN and is beginning a very promising career as a motivational speaker. Greg served as a Marine for as long as he possibly could. He actually was hoping to die serving our country! He has overcome some really difficult battles with PTSD and was inches away from taking his own life at one point! Needless to say Greg got through these difficult times and has found his purpose, that is allowing him to live an extremely fulfilling life! Greg really is a true testament of determination and perseverance! It was an honor to speak with Greg about the typical STP topics and how he maintains his amazing outlook on life on a daily basis. This episode really is special and it has something everyone can find value and inspirat

This episode of the podcast is with two really amazing individuals. Ashley Brooke James and Elizabeth Moore with Triluna Wellness join us to tell their story, how they have created their amazing company and the passion behind all they do. Both Ashley and Elizabeth have really impressive resumes and have accomplished quite a bit before they embarked on starting Triluna Wellness together. It was really cool getting to hear about that process and why they are having such success with the work they are doing. Triluna Wellness is an experiential wellness company that specializes in sustainable, realistic wellness with an emphasis on inclusivity and community. Our services range from corporate curriculum to private retreats. It's very easy to see how inline this is with everything Spread The Positive is about. All of their events and programming are designed to bring people together and ultimately raise the consciousness of anyone that comes in contact with their programs/retreats and curriculums. It was really gre

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Britnie Turner. Britnie is a real estate developer, global philanthropist, entrepreneur, boss, and incredible all-around example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive! Britnie has a really incredible story and has created some truly incredible companies that are doing amazing outreach on a global scale! Britnie is the founder of Aerial Development Group, Aerial Produced, Aerial Global Community and founded a mastermind class/network called G-FORCE. All of these companies work together and intertwined to not only generate serious revenue for Britnie and her team but also fuels global outreach efforts. The textbook definition of using capitalism for social change! It's super inspirational and such a perfect example of what we are looking to bring light to with our platform! Britnie's overall approach to using business as a force for improving communities locally and internationally is such a refreshing approach and something that is incredibly i

This episode of the podcast is with John Salaway! John has been a true student of music from a very early age. From the bio on his website... "Frontman. Acclaimed songwriter. Sideman. Nationally-endorsed multi-instrumentalist. Producer. Since moving to Nashville in the early 2000s, John Salaway has become one of the city's most accomplished musicians, holding down a weekly residency at the world-class BB King's Blues Club while also playing shows with acts like Peter Frampton, Ben Folds, Anderson East, Zach Williams, and Denny Laine from the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings. He's a drummer. A guitarist. A pianist. And with albums like 2019's Americana Dreams, he shows the full range of his abilities, mixing a lifelong appreciation for the Beatles' classic pop melodies with the southern-fried sounds of his adopted hometown. " John definitely has some really awesome insight into the typical STP topics. His music and overall approach to life is definitely a great example of everything we are about with Spr

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Colonel Daniel Collins. Daniel is a jack of many trades and is multi-passionate, to say the least. He has a really awesome story and lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a crazy level. Whether it's with the Nashville Veterans Council, serving as the city leader for a Veteran Incubator called Bunker Labs, connecting with people through his work with the Nashville Scene/FW Publishing, or building his company Whiskey Soldier Dan is constantly bringing positive energy to the people he is interacting with. He is consistently putting out uplifting content on social media and creating opportunities for people to have meaningful connections and mutually beneficial relationships. It was a real pleasure to sit down with Dan and hear him give us his insights on how he lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a regular basis! He really does live out everything STP better than most! Thanks for being on the podcast and everything you are doing to Spread

This episode of the podcast is with Chris Homrich! Chris is a very active member with an amazing nonprofit organization called BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse). BACA's mission is to empower victims of child abuse by giving them a "family" of bikers to have their back in dealing with bringing the people that have hurt them to justice. It is an extremely powerful thing for a child to have 20+ bikers show up with them in a courtroom. They have an 80% success rate when BACA is involved with a case. It really is amazing and such a great example of "what is going right"! It was really great to hear first hand the impact this great organization is having on a local and global scale. Chris is involved at the State level and the Middle TN Chapter of BACA. There is a rigorous application process and they definitely take great pride in the culture they have created with this organization! Big thanks to Chris for taking the time to be on the podcast and all that BACA is doing to make a positive impact in our community a

This episode of the podcast is with two amazing individuals that really embody everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Dr. Jon and Dr. Korey Sheridan with "Come to Life Chiropractic" are passionate about helping people feel their best in hopes to allow them to live their best life. The phrase "come to life" is a perfect representation of what these two stand for. Both Dr. Jon and Dr. Korey have a servant's heart mentality and it is very apparent how much they care about providing a much-needed service that can help people live a healthier and more fulfilling life! They are members of the STP Network and such a great representation of what we are looking to build this concept around. Come To Life Chiropractic's overall approach is geared toward the whole family and getting children involved early with a regular chiropractic routine. They use a very low impact and revolutionary chiropractic style, where you sit upright in a chair with an instrument that aligns your spine, that has yielded incredible r

Super excited to announce our latest edition of the "Music City Emerging Artists Making A Positive Impact" (yeah it's a mouthful)series! This episode is with the one and only Caroline Romano! Originally from Mississippi and having an immediate passion for music and performing, Caroline was on her way to becoming the amazing artist she is today at a very young age. She has actually been making trips to Nashville to practice her craft on a weekly basis since she was 13 years old! To say that she is passionate about making positive, impactful and authentic music is a real understatement. Her overall outlook on life and approach to making her way in a crazy industry is are a really great example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive! Caroline has been on Disney Radio and has shared the stage with some huge superstars like Daya (“Don’t Let me Down”), Shawn Mendes (“Stitches”), Why Don’t We (“Something Different”), Kelsea Ballerini ("Yeah Boy") and Whitesides (“Lovesick”)! She is definitely doing some

Super excited to share this follow up episode with Brady Silverwood. Since we left Brady on the outskirts of the Greater Nashville area Brady managed to complete his mission of running across the United States of America. This is something that has been completed by fewer people than have successfully climbed Mt. Everest. It was really amazing to be able to follow along and see first hand just how he was able to complete this amazing endeavor. The "why" behind him deciding to take this on is even more in line with everything we are about with Spread The Positive. Brady was able to raise awareness and sizeable monetary contributions to 12 incredibly notable causes/non-profits. His story from not being a runner to being involved with the Grand AC run club that has transformed his life forever and eventually running over 3,000 miles is one of the most inspiring stories we have come across. It was really great to hear Brady speak first hand about the bigger picture mission behind why he took on this endeavor and