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In this deeply moving episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, we welcome Brian Coleman—healthcare veteran, purpose-driven leader, and the heart behind A Heart 2 Help, a global care-sharing app connecting those in need with those ready to serve. With over 33 years in surgical healthcare and a life shaped by quiet sacrifices, Brian shares the profound story behind his mission: to create a world where kindness is as accessible as technology.

Together, they explore the emotional cost of being “the strong one,” the ripple effect of small acts of service, and the belief that no one should struggle in silence, especially when a helping hand may be just a tap away.

🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ How a moment of witnessing his mother’s hidden pain changed Brian’s life forever
✔️ Why real help starts with intention, not perfection
✔️ How A Heart to Help is shifting the way we give, receive, and connect

Whether you’re someone who longs to give back or someone quietly in need of support, this conversation is a powerful reminder that compassion is a calling we all carry.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 - What is A Heart 2 Help?
05:08 - How the App Works: Getting and Giving Help
08:09 - Growing a Global Community of Kindness
10:02 - First Major Story: Helping a Man in Pakistan
14:48 - Why People Struggle to Know How to Help
17:10 - The Story That Changed Brian: Seeing His Mom Cry
24:52 - Conversations with His Mom, Looking Back with Gratitude
28:12 - Being the One Everyone Leans On – But Where Do You Go?
31:15 - Choosing the Air Force & Becoming a Surgical Tech
36:45 - How Gratitude Shows Up in the Operating Room
40:12 - Heart-Wrenching Stories: Children, Gratitude, and Resilience
44:32 - Building A Heart 2 Help – The Vision Becomes Reality
48:08 - Kindness as a Ripple Effect

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In this soul-stirring episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, we welcome Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir—an Icelandic author, filmmaker, speaker, and visionary behind InnSæi, the global movement and documentary exploring the deep power of intuition. With a career spanning over 30 diverse roles—from UN leader in post-war Kosovo to poet and activist—Hrund shares her deeply personal story of burnout, healing, and how reconnecting with the "sea within" transformed her life and mission.

Together, they dive into the intersections of trauma, intuition, nature, and the urgent need to reclaim our inner wisdom in a hyper-rational world.

🔥 You’ll learn:

✔️ What InnSæi really means—and why it matters now more than ever
✔️ How to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and intuitive intelligence
✔️ Why trauma, when processed, becomes a gateway to growth
✔️ How gratitude and presence can rewire your perspective—and your future
✔️ The role of nature and co-regulation in emotional healing

Whether you’re navigating change, burnout, or simply seeking deeper clarity—this episode offers both poetic insight and grounded guidance for the journey within.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:20 - What Is Intuition? A Deeper Understanding
07:40 - The Disconnect Between Mind and Body
13:40 - Personal Breakdown & The Wake-Up Call
17:28 - Neuroscience and Co-Regulation in Human Connection
20:56 - Nature, Intuition & the Sea Within
24:21 - Nature’s Role in Healing
32:41 - What Is InnSæi? The Icelandic Word Unpacked
41:48 - Randy’s in the Role of Gratitude and Personal Practices
44:00 - Breathwork as a Path to Presence and Intuition
47:00 - Honoring the ‘C Within’: Flow, Intuition, and Impact
50:25 - Being Seen, Belonging, and the Power of Connection
53:41 - Book called InnSæi release Info
55:00 - Gratitude, Presence, and Changing the World

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In this inspiring episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, host Randy Sparks sits down with Scott Wozniak—CEO of Swoz Consulting, former Chick-fil-A executive, global leadership advisor, and author of Make Your Brand Legendary. With a journey that spans from child actor to consultant for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley unicorns, Scott shares powerful lessons on identity, failure, and personal transformation. Together, they explore how life’s unexpected transitions can lead to growth, clarity, and deep purpose.

🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ How to reframe failure as a foundation for growth
✔️ Why your identity shouldn’t be tied to your job title
✔️ How to spot the signs it’s time to leap to your next “tree”

Whether you're a CEO, creator, student, or seeker — this episode will shift how you think about your path forward.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:45 – Childhood as a Performer & Child Actor
07:20 – Book Mention: Range by David Epstein
10:14 – “T-Shaped” People and the Value of Broad Experience
15:49 – Tree-to-Tree Metaphor for Life and Career Shifts
19:17 – Identity Anchors and Self-Worth
26:11 – Bob Goff's Words That Hit Hard
33:20 – Scott’s Major Leadership Failure Story
38:25 – Gaining a Tactical Mindset Through Past Mistakes
44:56 – Parenting and Understanding Unconditional Love
50:47 – Fear-Driven Success vs. Peace-Driven Fulfillment
58:03 – Finding Joy in Podcasting & Running
1:02:07 – Final Insight: “I Don’t Have to Be Right to Like Myself”

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