Episodes

If a five-year-old can start a movement, what’s stopping the rest of us? Trent, 14, founder of TrentCares, and his mom, Melissa, share how a simple birthday wish to help people experiencing homelessness became a thriving nonp...

What if long-term success is less about visibility and more about values done consistently well? Patricia, a leader at the Anthem Awards, breaks down how purpose driven strategy helps organizations grow trust, attract support...

What happens when a conflict-averse novelist realizes their stories are too peaceful to move anyone? This episode traces a creative turning point, where avoiding tension on the page mirrors avoiding tension in life, and shows...

What does resilience look like when the future shrinks to three minutes? A witness to the siege of Sarajevo shares how survival became a daily decision shaped by loss, instinct, and human connection under constant threat. 🧠 W...

What if the “wrong” path is the one that builds your strength? This episode follows a future NFL player who was told to quit football, nearly joined The Miracles, and still found his way to the league by choosing momentum ove...

What if gratitude is not just a feeling, but the strategy that keeps you moving when everything else feels loud and unstable? In this episode, we share the real story behind the show’s reset and how gratitude became the guidi...

What does gratitude feel like when every decision carries real consequences? Former Marine JTAC Justin Cramer shares how calm, clarity, and appreciation guide life and death choices, and how those same skills translate to eve...

What if forgiveness, not time, became the tool that reshapes your life? Our guest’s law enforcement career ended at seventeen after a routine backup call went catastrophically wrong, leaving him with shattered bones, chronic ...

What if the true engine for success isn’t talent, but gratitude, focus, and emotional intelligence? Dr. Nido Qubein shares how these qualities transformed his journey from immigrant beginnings to leading High Point University...

What if the habit that helped you survive childhood could shape how you show up as an adult? Artist and UX designer Adam Saunders joins the show to talk about creativity as a lifeline, faith as a foundation, and gratitude as ...

What do corporate jets and championship Sundays have in common? Alex Shube , a veteran private jet pilot by PGA Tour professionals, breaks down how calm leadership, disciplined preparation, and honest self-review turn high pr...

What if the quietest creature in your home could teach you how to heal and create? Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff , two-time survivor, host of Real Talk Real Women , and co-author of Practical Overview of the Twelve Universal Laws ...

What if your space could actually lift your mood and change your day? Dala Al-Fuwaires of House of Form shows how design, big or small, can make people feel seen, energized, and at home in their own lives. 🤯 What you will lea...

What happens when one sentence changes a family’s trajectory? Kushy Singh, social worker and founder of COMMS (Color of My Skin), shares how her grandfather’s experience with racism in 1970s Britain sparked a mission rooted i...

A doctor can predict a prognosis, but only you decide your story. Sascha Gorokhoff, born with the most severe form of spina bifida and told he’d never walk, shares how he turned adversity into leadership, resilience, and purp...

What if the fastest way to grow stronger is to lead with your heart? This best-of episode of Spirit of Gratitude brings together lessons from past guests, including a martial arts grandmaster, a Hollywood actor, a tech leader...

What if the toughest moments: bullying, illness, isolation, hold the key to your most resilient self? In this special episode, we highlight standout insights from EP 41 through 50 of the podcast, featuring past guests who tur...

What does it take to build champions without breaking people? Coach Malek Ben-Musa shares a leadership philosophy forged through immigration, adversity, and decades on the field from Europe to Austin and into the world of MLS...

How does a small show with a big heart grow into a movement? Host Yogesh Patel takes you behind the scenes of Spirit of Gratitude’s first year, from an Anthem Awards finalist nod to a packed gratitude gala celebrating real co...

What can a 120-year-old car teach about passion, perseverance, and giving back? Master restorer Alan Travis shows how restoring history is about more than cars, it’s about inspiring others, sharing knowledge, and living with gratitude. 🧠 What You Will learn: How mentoring students and sharing resto…

What makes sports more than a game? Damon Bruce, a voice woven into two decades of Bay Area sports talk, shares how a broadcast can become a bond connecting families, generations, and communities. 💡 What you will learn: How s...

What if one teacher’s belief could change your entire story? Assistant principal and 2020 Teacher of the Year Santosh Kumar shares how empathy, courage, and gratitude shaped his journey from bullied student to educator and co...

What happens when one man lives out two dreams, one in the NFL and one on the Motown stage? Sydney Justin, former defensive back and lead singer of The Miracles, shares a life shaped by perseverance, prophecy, and love. 💡 Wha...

When technology transforms overnight, how do you stay human while keeping up? Michael Earls reveals how gratitude, grit, and growth helped him guide companies from traditional data centers to cloud computing and now AI-powere...