Tangential Inspiration

What a great week for inspiration!  Teresa brings you the amazing story of Jann Mardenborough, a video gamer who was so skilled at racing games, he actually became a successful racecar driver.  The m…

What a great week this is for inspiration.  Colleen tells the story of Fred Astaire, one of the most famous and talented dancers of all time.  Teresa tells the story of a kindergarten kid who is maki…

This episode is all kinds of inspirational.  First, you have Colleen talking about one of my favorite stories, Musa Motha, an incredible one-legged dancer.  If you haven't seen him dance, watch the Y…

This week as been a little cooler, particularly after the scorching weeks we have had recently.  Doesn't seem like Fall is just around the corner, but it is.  Colleen has some great tips on how to mi…

We are back!  Just a short little break to get some summer fun in.  In this episode, Teresa will talk about the heroes out of the Maui Fires.  Colleen will talk about the town who so lovingly honored…

Yep, we're late this week.  Sometimes summer just gets in the way.  But we have a great episode that was worth the wait.  Colleen talks about the Titanic survivor and all-around girl-powered Molly Br…

Yay!  Colleen is back to Tangential Inspiration.  And this is a great episode.  Colleen talks a little bit about her recent surgery and the process of getting a Cochlear implant to restore hearing in…

Hello there!  Welcome to the Tangential Inspiration Podcast.  Another solo episode with Teresa as Colleen recovers.  We hope Colleen will be back next week.  Teresa has a healthy serving of inspirati…

We are missing Colleen this week who is out for a surgery, but she will be returning soon.  Teresa still brings the inspiration this week, starting off with a story of how two women changed an unhous…

Loving the summer weather here in the Pacific Northwest.  Beautiful skies, not too hot, and of course, our home state of Oregon is beautiful.  Something about all that blue sky puts a smile on my fac…

Yes, we are a day late.  4th of July put us a little behind, but that doesn't mean there isn't a fabulous episode awaiting you.  This week, Teresa talks about the Vietnamese Mother Teresa, a basketba…

We are back from a little rest and ready to inspire once again!  Colleen is going to talk about her trip to Arlington, Virginia, and her visit to the historic Torpedo Factory.  It is 100% not what yo…

We are taking the week off with college students coming home and graduations to celebrate.  Teresa has a quick story about an Oregon artist who is celebrating an early Black Oregon pioneer just to ke…

Need an inspiration break?  Here it is.  Three great stories to inspire you and to remember the good in the world.  Colleen shares a story about a grumpy cat that inspired her owner to help elderly p…

You know Colleen loves a good cookbook.  So this episode Colleen covers one of the pioneers of the modern cookbook, and an amazing modern woman, Julia Child.  You won't believe this woman's amazing l…

Despite the Tangential Inspiration crew having the plague this week, we have a great podcast for you.  We may sound a little sick, but our spirits were soaring with these great tales of inspiration. …

We were lucky enough to be able to interview Jon Slifka.  You probably haven't heard of him, but you will, and for good reason.  Jon is an amazing advocate for the disabled community in Connecticut a…

Hello, fellow inspiration enthusiasts!  This episode is short, but packed with inspiration.  Hear Teresa tell the stories of two young men who are helping others in some creative ways.  Then Colleen …

In a world where there is so much just negative and trashy stuff, it's nice to find some kindness, decency, and wholesomeness.  We found some and we are willing to share it with you.  Starting off, J…

Theodore Roosevelt- President, Rough Rider, Soldier and . . . nature lover?  Of all the US Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt may have the most macho image, but he was also thinking about preserving the …