Start Your Day Positive

Trending..."Struggle Meals" and Don't Knock It Till You Try It

In This Episode:✅ Current News Stories that will Lift You Up
✅ Gen Z is locking in
✅ Win a $50 gift card to North America's largest candy store - Sweeties Candy
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:      Universal Windows Direct
 

Positive People Are Contagious and Smaller Portions Are Trending

✅ News That Lifts You Up 
✅ Today in History
✅ Positive people make the world brighter
✅ Forget Super Sizing, smaller portions are trending
✅ Win $200 in house cleaning services from our awesome podcast sponsor Squeaky Clean NEO
✅ There are few communication challenges greater than having to deal with an unpredictable, moody person.  Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some ways we can move beyond intimidation to a place of peace, faith, and confidence. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct

What Drive Thru Ranks #1 and Awesome Trend - Gen Z Getting Baptized

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories that Lift You Up 
✅ Today in History
✅ The awesome trend of Gen Z being baptized into the Christian faith
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
✅ Travel with us to London and Paris! Only 19 spots left!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

The Return of the Christmas Catalog and a Double Bucket List Trip

In This Episode:✅ News stories that lift you up
✅ Today in History 
✅  The most and least religious states
✅ Big trip announcement  - Join us in Paris and London!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct

Top Trending Toys from the Past and in 2025 and The Joy and Challenges of Being Nostalgic

In This Episode:✅ News Stories That Lift You Up
✅ Today in History 
✅ Guinness record set right in Cleveland
✅ Amazing story of lost treasure found
✅ Sign up for our Newsletter - BIG TRIP ANNOUNCMENT COMING! 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:      Northeast Factory Direct and Sweeties Candies

Amazon's New Private-Label Grocery Brand and Being a Good Listener

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History 
✅ Amazon's plan to lower grocery prices and become a grocery leader
✅ Think like a fisherman
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:      Universal Windows Direct
 

Ready for AI Social Media from ChatGPT?, Change is Part of God's Plan and Jimmy Fallon's New Fun TV Show

✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Change...it's part of God's plan
✅ How America's favorite sports drink was invented
✅ Is texting appropriate for business, or should you send an email?  One example of how technology can actually make communication more challenging. Our friend, communication expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to offer guidelines on technology in our work and personal space. Great advice, and you can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com

Why Take a Tour of Cleveland, McDonald's Monopoly is Back and Happy Songs Really Help

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Monopoly coming back to McDonald's
✅  The calming effects of joyful music (we've got your playlist)
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

Memory Investing,Coffee Badging & Bothsidesism and The Story Behind Dolly's Most Epic Song

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History 
✅ Check out our original Cleveland Guardians pump-up song!
✅  What's number 1? The top karaoke songs of all time
✅ There's still room for you! Join us for Christmas in New York City
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct

Nostalgia is Big Business, Believeland and Positive Power of a Simple Note

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History 
✅ Chick-fil-A stepping into the coffee competition
✅ Making a big difference with a little note of encouragement
✅ What people are saying about our Len and Sara Travel Club!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:      Universal Windows Direct