Tangential Inspiration

Fall is definitely in the air in the Pacific Northwest.  We have had some much-needed rain and it certainly is cooling off and getting darker earlier.  And while we will be missing all that sunshine,…

It's already the middle of September, where is the time going?  Amy brings us some incredible cafes that are doing a lot more than serving coffee- they are serving hope and kindness.  Teresa shares s…

So September is our mental health awareness month, and many of our stories will feature people overcoming mental health issues or raising awareness of this important, but often not talked about issue…

We have a few Olympic hold-overs, starting off with the Special Olympics Athletes finally getting the same financial rewards as Olympic Athletes for medaling and the heart-warming s story of Polish O…

As we move into September, we are going to do a few stories on mental health and mental health awareness.  Mental health is a huge issue worldwide and more needs to be done to help those who are suff…

The Olympics may be over, but August is still our Olympics month, and there is still some inspiration to be squeezed out of the Games.  Teresa starts off with the compelling story of the world's fast…

So the Olympics have come to a close.  We were definitely inspired by so many of the Olympic stories, both past and present.  This episode is CRAMMED with inspiring athletes.  First, though, Teresa t…

The Olympics are still going strong, and so is our passion to inspire!  Amy brings us two short stories- Dinner in White and a 96-year-old nurse who just retired after caring for who knows how many t…

The Olympics are still going strong and so is the inspiration.  Teresa starts of with Anthill Creations, a non-profit making playgrounds out of upcycled materials in the poorest parts of India.  Next…

We are still focused on the Summer Olympic Games, scheduled to start on July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.  First, Amy starts off with some hometown heroes in Portland, Oregon who are making a differenc…

Still some Olympic fever going on as we approach the Summer Olympics in Japan.  But first, Guiseppe Paterno shows us it is never too late, graduating from college at the age of 96.  Amy gives us a le…

Amy and Teresa have Olympic Fever this week.  As we approach the 2001 Summer Olympics, we look towards current and past athletes for some inspiration.  At the starting block is the My Hero Project, w…

Despite the heatwave hitting the Pacific Northwest right now, this episode is a bit damp.  We start off with Amy telling us about surfers getting together to help bring clean water to the world.  The…

What a great week!  Amy tells us about Arielle Estoria, spokeswoman, model and poet.  You need to see this woman rhyme.  Teresa talks about Team Hoyt, an inspiring story of a dad's love for his son, …

June is full swing- everything is blooming, a bit more sun, and school is finishing up.  Father's Day is this month so we are celebrating Father's for the month of June.  Amy starts off with the webs…

What a great week for inspiration!   Amy deep dives on the unstoppable Michael J. Fox, who stays optimistic despite his fight against Parkinson's Disease.  Teresa talks about "Jeff's Camp" which will…

Closing out May and just in time for Memorial Day, Teresa deep dives on comedian and former Daily Show Host, Jon Stewart, and his fight for health care for the heroes of 9/11.  He of course is suppor…

Episode 30!  Can't believe we are already here.  Inspiration abounds!  Amy does a deep dive on Chef Erin French, who despite some pretty major setbacks, she fought to get her son and her restaurant b…

May is still Mother's Month here at Tangential Inspiration.  We are focusing on moms who do amazing things- and few moms rock more than Alecia Moore, better known as Pink!  Teresa does her deep dive …

During May we are celebrating awesome moms who are making a difference in the world, not just for their kids, but for everyone.  A lot of people know the image of Princess Diana, but not the substanc…