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https://soundcloud.com/spreadthepositive/spread-the-positive-podcast-episode-22-russ-hensley-ranger-home-improvement Really awesome episode with Russ Hensley, a very talented “home improvement specialist” (much more than your average “Handyman” – we don’t like labels) with his own company called, “Ranger Home Improvement”. Russ served as an Army Ranger, has an incredible work ethic, is one of the most genuinely solid human beings I have come across and is certainly a great example of what we are looking to showcase on the Spread The Positive Podcast. Russ has a long history in construction and project management. He has been at it for a long time. Like roofing his parent’s house when …

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Really awesome episode with Russ Hensley, a very talented “home improvement specialist” (much more than your average “Handyman” – we don’t like labels) with his own company called, “Ranger Home Improvement”. Russ served as an Army Ranger, has an incredible work ethic, is one of the most genuinely solid human beings I have come across and is certainly a great example of what we are looking to showcase on the Spread The Positive Podcast. Russ has a long history in construction and project management. He has been at it for a long time. Like roofing his parent’s house when he …

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This episode is with Evans Prater, Founder/Owner of Mount Inspiration (mountinspiration.com), an apparel company out of Asheville, NC. Evans is a young entrepreneur who had a spiritual experience while “thru-hiking” the Appalachian Trail (latch not lay – get it right) that led him to creating a really incredible brand called Mount Inspiration. Pretty fitting if you ask me. This obviously hits home because the ultimate vision for Mount Inspiration is incredibly similar to everything we are pushing here at Spread The Positive. Like really similar. Evans has a really awesome story. From overcoming some early adversity that he speaks on, …

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This episode of the podcast is with Joni Thomas who is a health and wellness advocate in Nashville, TN. Joni has an amazing story and definitely lives a life everything Spread The Positive is all about. We speak about her upbringing in New York City with a mother in show business, then moving to Ohio (having some interesting times there), to being here in Nashville very involved with the music industry as well as a very successful interior designer, to having a TV show, to her current job where she works with doTerra essential oils and more. A fellow ENFP …

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This episode is with Casey “Rainmaker” Rainey. A financial planner with Raymond James and ridiculously involved with so many causes here in Middle Tennessee, Casey is a textbook example of what we are looking to highlight on our show. One of my all time “Grateful 4’s” is from 3 years ago when I was paired with Casey randomly in a golf tournament at Old Fort Golf Club here in town. (Shout out to Old Fort and “The Superintendent’s Revenge that year). We had met briefly at a Murfreesboro Young Professional’s function, but nothing too in depth. I am a firm …

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This episode is with Jennifer Durand, the owner/founder of The Nurture Nook Day Spa and Gift Shoppe in Murfreesboro, TN. Jennifer has been recommended by several people/guests of the podcast, after meeting with her and this conversation it is easy to see why. She is great example of everything Spread The Positive is about. Jennifer has an extensive background in beauty, health, wellness and is a licensed massage therapist. We speak about her background/upbringing, practices to maintain a healthy/positive mindset, being conscious of the energy around us/that we carry with us and much more. Through her personal work and with …

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This episode of the podcast is with Ashley Cole. Ashley is Social Worker that focuses on helping individuals going through serious trauma. From an early age Ashley has been passionate about helping others in the mental health field. She is also the sister of STP ambassador/previous guest on the podcast, Adam Cole. To say that both of these people have been influential in Spread The Positive happening and still being around today is an understatement. Ashley is an incredible example of everything we are looking to showcase on the podcast. She has great tips on how to maintain a healthy, …

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This episode is a follow up from the inaugural test run episode with OJ “Sincere-Universal” Beane. OJ is one of the most genuinely great human beings I have come across. He has been working as a teacher with “at risk” youth since 1999 and is passionate about shaping the minds of the youth. We get into some of his backstory/childhood, some of his fundamental truths, how he focuses on finding the “good” in any situation and much more. To say OJ is an ambassador for everything we are about here at Spread The Positive is a huge understatement. OJ also …

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This episode of the podcast is with Tobias Maskell. A young entrepreneur who lives outside of Vancouver, British Columbia (second Canadian to the show – international.com log on)who is a really great example of everything this podcast is trying to highlight and showcase. Tobias provides content and coaching about developing a positive mindset, living a healthy lifestyle, smart financial decisions, advice on trading stocks and more. He is 27 years old but has a wealth of knowledge on many subjects. We discuss his upbringing, current life, “what is going right”, tips on routines to create a more positive mindset and …

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This episode is with Bracken Mayo. He is the founder of the Murfreesboro Pulse. The Pulse is going on year 13 and has been a staple in the Murfreesboro community for the start. Bracken is passionate about creating meaningful, positive content highlighting what is going right in the community. Pretty obvious why he is such a great guest for the show. We speak on Bracken’s upbringing, current life, “what is going right” and how he focuses on being a positive/optimistic person in general. Bracken does some really amazing things for this community. From quarterly drum circles where all walks of …

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