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Get Your Weekly Dose of Positivity!

Get a boost of positivity! Tune into my new online radio show, "Make A Positive Difference!" Learn from inspiring guests each Wednesday, 5-5:30 p.m. (CST) at 949-943-1600 or visit blogtalkradio.com.

Tired of the same old negative news in the media?  Ready to get inspired, rejuvenated and uplifted?

I've felt that way for a LONG time.  I noticed that despite the abundance of spiritual books, self-help material, inspirational speakers and authors, and great stories from nonprofits, most of the media continues to spin negative stories.

So -- after years of mulling over how to create my own show, I finally discovered an answer.  Taking a deep breath, I jumped into something brand new.  Even though I initially wanted to create a video show, the start-up costs seemed a bit formidable.  Instead, I found something very affordable -- online radio. 

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Believe it or not, there are a number of online radio shows.  Their pricing also spans the spectrum.  But after some research, I learned that the largest online radio show in the world -- BlogTalkRadio.com -- will allow anyone to create their own radio show.  And if it's 30 minutes or less, there is no cost at all!  Amazing, huh?

So, with a bit of planning and a lot of enthusiasm, I've started "Make A Positive Difference."  It airs live every Wednesday, 5-5:30 p.m. at BlogTalkRadio.com.  Just type in the search bar, "Make A Positive Difference," and you can see our programs, as well as listen to archived shows.

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You may notice that in the earlier shows, I was learning to overcome a few technical glitches at the start of each show.  Still, I eventually figured it out.  I realized that I could let these fears dominate me, or I could push past the fears and just go ahead and DO IT!  Ultimately, having this little adventure has been just as uplifting for me, as it has been for my guests and listeners.  You can also listen to any show by dialing this number: 949-943-1655.  You can dial in fifteen minutes before the show starts.  For those on a computer, you can use the online "chat" button to write in a question.  If we have time, I'll use your question on the air.

So --please join us.  Tomorrow (May 23rd), I'll be interviewing the lovely, bi-lingual African American storyteller Mama Edie.  Her stories address issues of self esteem, cultural awareness and personal empowerment. 

Next week, I'll be interviewing Northbrook teenager Jessica Steinberg, a positive dynamo who started her own nonprofit, Giveable Giggles.  Her organization is helping children who are in need feel happy again. 

My belief is -- we all can make a difference... in anything we do.  Just by being present in our actions, one never knows what a kind word or smile will mean to another human being.   

Here's wishing you a boost of positivity!  If you have a nonprofit to recommend, or know of an inspirational speaker, author or practitioner, please feel free to pass along their name to me.  If they fit our criteria, we'd be happy to book them as a future guest.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Cheers,

Lynn

 

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