New episodes every Monday. Ignite the fire of positive change with the Sparks of Gratitude. Randy Sparks hosts this podcast with interviews from amazing and inspiring people sharing wisdom and experience and how gratitude has impacted their lives. We believe gratitude can change and save lives.
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22. Spirit of Adventure, Hope, and Doing the Work - Nicholas Coleman
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Nicholas Coleman, an artist who captures the spirit of adventure primarily focusing on the heritage and romance of the American West. His work emphasizes the key elements of a good story: scene, structure, event, and plot. Every intentional brush stroke builds a story that evokes the common narrative of st…
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21. Tacos and Transformation: How Mexico Changed My Life - Scott Porter
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Send us a Text Message. Scott Porter's passion is infectious. He's on a lifelong quest he calls the search for the perfect taco. But it's much deeper than that. The taco is a simple metaphor for all things wonderful about a positive and welcoming human experience. Scott is a lifelong entrepreneur, executive consultant, and brand experience strategi…
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20. The Apostle of Appreciation - Leading with Gratitude - Chester Elton
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Send us a Text Message. Chester Elton is our guest today. He along with his partner Adrian Gostick have been called the “Apostles of Appreciation,” the "Deacons of Danke Schön," the "Ministers of Motivation," the "High Priests of Praise," the "Guru of Gratitude" and the "Dalai Lamas of Workplace Traumas." Their works in business leadership and cult…
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19. The Unconquerable Leader - Mastering the Internal and External Game - Nathan Tanner
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Send us a Text Message. Executive Coach, author, father, friend, and amazing human. Nathan Tanner recently published "The Unconquerable Leader" and shares personal experiences gained from years of experience working for Door Dash, Neighbor, LinkedIN, and more, as well as being a husband and father. He works with exceptional leaders and love helping…
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18. Power Couple Habits for Long Healthy Life - Mind, Body, and Spirit - Dr. Scott Noorda
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Scott Noorda, D.O. is an osteopathic physician, Founder & CEO of Resolve Medical, Creator of the Brainlift Neuroprotective Program, and Co-Author of Power Couple Habits. He specializes in longevity and living a long healthy life and preventing cognitive decline. His father died of Alzheimer’s disease and from that experi…
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17. You Get What You See, and You See What You Seek. Gratitude and Crucial Conversations- Al Switzler
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Send us a Text Message. Al Switzler has an amazing life story. In his own words he is “the illegitimate son of a teenage orphan named Jones who has no living relatives.” With every excuse to not amount to anything he defied it all and shares his gratitude for the wonderful people who helped him learn and believe in possibilities. He has impacted mi…
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16. What's Your Relationship with CREATIVITY? - Lauren Spangler
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is a creativity coach, artist, musician, and strategist, she is Lauren Spangler. She nearly lost a child and learned how precious every moment, every heartbeat, and every breath really is. She discovered how creativity expresses gratitude and helped her unlock the power within herself to overcome anxieties of…
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15. American Downhiller: Mental resilience, Sundance, and Gratitude - Steven Nyman
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Send us a Text Message. Steven Nyman is famous for speed and resilience. World Cup four time Olympian ski racer is a downhill specialist. Steven talks about being raised at Sundance Utah, winning the 2002 World Junior Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, and raced on the US Ski Team into his 40s. Steven talks about determination, mental resilience and…
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14. Your Child is the Hero of Their Own Journey - Rethinking Childhood Education - Matt Clayton
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Send us a Text Message. Matt Clayton is an innovator in childhood education. He runs an independent school in Provo, Utah, and former Chief Operating Officer of Acton Academy, hailed by the US Education Secretary as a leading example of education innovation. Matt's background blends creative and technical fields, in music, economics, and finance. H…
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13. One Kind Act a Day - Take the Kindness Pledge - Curtis Bennett
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is the Executive Director of One Kind Act a Day - a nonprofit organization changing the world one kind act at a time. Curtis shares that small acts of kindness, when done by many, can lead to significant change. At the heart of this vision is the idea that kindness has the power to change our lives and litera…
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12. The Gift of Lift: Harnessing The Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World - David York
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is David R. York, the inspiring speaker and author of “The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World.” David R. York shares how stewards know who they are, what they value, and what they believe. Stewards live a life ALL IN for something transcendent that is bigger than themselves…
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11. Sacred Money and Finding Your Happiness Equation - Travis Ashby
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Send us a Text Message. Today's guest is Travis Ashby, the founder and CEO of Worklyfe, who helps people build their “happestry”(a happines tapestry, or a digital vision board) and to know their happiness equation so they can work toward meaningful goals. Travis was given an incredible gift on his 12th birthday through the tragic death of his mothe…
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10. The World is Better Because YOU’RE Here - Provost Park Pass - Disneyland and Positivity - Chris Provost
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Chris Provost, the host of the whimsically popular YouTube channel Provost Park Pass, a channel that primarily shares about how to make your Disneyland adventure amazing with tips, tricks, trivia, and general history. Chris is very intentional in how he provides a positive and uplifting message. In almost …
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9. The Gentlemen Project - Lessons My Father Taught Me - Kirk Chugg
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is the father of four children and has been happily married since 2003, Kirk Chugg. Kirk created a simple curriculum for his sons in 2013 to teach them the qualities and attributes of being a gentleman and the Gentlemen Project was born. Kirk is the cohost of “The Gentlemen Project Podcast, things my father t…
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8. History That Doesn’t Suck - Greg Jackson
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is a history professor, creator, host, and head writer of the wildly popular podcast, History That Doesn't Suck, Professor Greg Jackson. He has also appeared on History Channel documentaries, other major history podcasts, radio, and served as a historical consultant for the podcast, American Elections: Wicked…
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7. Elaborative Reminiscing with Chatbooks - Nate and Vanessa Quigley
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Send us a Text Message. Our guests today are the founders of Chatbooks. As the parents of seven children Nate and Vanessa Quigley are on a mission through Chatbooks to strengthen families. Chatbooks, a subscription-based photo book service allows families to capture everyday magic moments. Nate and Vanessa Quigley share about Elaborative Reminiscin…
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6: Thrive with Milestones not Destinations - Lee Brower
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is the Founder of Empowered Wealth, LLC and the creator of The Business Family Coach, a revolutionary program for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Lee Brower. Lee has been featured in the best-selling book and movie The Secret and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows in North and South Ameri…
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5: Mind as the Origin of Success - Jeff Mask
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today helps people find Peace, Passion, and Prosperity. Jeff Mask is a coach who helps CEOs confidently grow their business without losing their souls. Jeff is a husband, father, founder CEO, Coach and Mentor. Achieving high success in a Fortune 10 Company, growing a software company from $2M to over $100M, acquiri…
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4: Counterfeit Emotions vs. Authentic Emotions - Curtis Morley
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, and innovator, Curtis Morley. Curtis is the WSJ Best selling author of "The Entrepreneur's Paradox" and Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Paradox and Counterfeit Emotions. Curtis shares how every authentic emotion (except one) has a counterfeit, and how grateful …
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2: People's Giftedness Through Gratitude - Bob Goff
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is the best selling author of "Love Does", "Everybody Always", "Dream Big", and "Undistracted." Bob Goff is a recovering lawyer, who has spent his life trying to figure out how to live a whimsical, impactful life. Bob is an author, coach, speaker, and a dreamer who claims that his office is on Tom Sawyer Isla…
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3: How Gratitude Creates Resonance - Matt Townsend
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, he is Dr. Matt Townsend, and he blends humor and story-telling with his real-life solutions to inspire and motivate healthier living. He completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication…
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1: Gratitude Saves Lives - Dr. Paul Jenkins
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is renowned positive psychologist, author, coach, and speaker Dr. Paul Jenkins. He is the author of "Pathological Positivity" and founder of "Live On Purpose Central." His work in positive psychology has helped countless people improve their lives. Dr. Paul reflects on how we can invite our marvelous minds to…
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