Start Your Day Positive

Simple Faith For Hard Times, Stretch Your Dollar and Penicillin,Post-it Notes & Chocolate Chip Cookies

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Simple faith during very hard times
✅ Len reviews "The Notebook - The Musical" at Playhouse Square
✅  Amazing!  "Live Translation"  with Apple's AirPods Pro 3
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct

Boost Your Social Confidence, New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor & Hershey’s Sweet History

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories (New Girl Scout Cookie + Dairy wants a Comeback!) 
✅ Today in History 
✅ Conversation Anxiety. Ever have a hard time making social conversation? Maybe feel like the friend who is always left out - how do you participate more without feeling self-conscious if it doesn't come naturally to you?
Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com
 
✅ 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:      Northeast Factory Direct and TommieJoBrode.com
 
 
 

Mood Boosting Home Projects and Ancient Bible Discovery!

✅ News Stories (Ancient Bible Discovery plus how DIY projects can be mood boosters!) 
✅ Today in History
✅ Win $200 in house cleaning services from our awesome podcast sponsor Squeaky Clean NEO
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct

The Top 10 Sitcoms Ever, McDonald's Fans will Love It and What to Love About the New iPhone

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Ready for an upgrade? We talk about the new iPhone 17
✅  See if you agree, the top 10 sitcoms of all time
✅ 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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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

Record Breakers, No Pruning Till You Hear This, Wisdom for Hubbies from King Solomon

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History 
✅ Don't make the same mistake. Len should not have pruned?
✅  Celebrities big enough to go by one name
✅ Are you ready to set a Guinness World Record? 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct

Awesome Copy Cat Recipes, McDonald's Fresh Take on Tipping, and AI Says Yes to Len's Silly Request

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History - Take a three-question quiz along with Sara
✅ McDonald's takes a stand for wages vs tips for servers
✅ AI is just a little too polite
✅  Check out Sara's awesome copycat recipes
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct

5 Best Places in the US to Retire, The Amazing Legacy of Oberlin College, Take a Walk with God

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History 
✅  Unsure about something...take a walk with God
✅  It's ESPN's Birthday - We chat about their new unlimited app
✅ 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
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:      Universal Windows Direct 

Changing the Negative Narrative, Will You Find Nano Banana Appealing, Walmart+ Giving You Perks!

✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Walmart+ is giving you a new perk for signing up
✅ Len Forces Kindness on a Stranger! (ha ha)
✅ We focus on the positive, but working with people who trend negative is a fact of life.  Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to offer tips on changing the negative narrative. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct

Why is Aldi so hot right now, Be Hopeful...People are Kind and Fast Food Prices Finally Coming Down

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History
✅ Why is Aldi so hot right now
✅  Stay hopeful...people are kind
✅ 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
 
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

Study Says Coffee YES!, No More Phones in School, and Have Fun Interpreting Toddler Language

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History 
✅ The latest study affirming your love of coffee
✅  Play along with Sara - Len's toddler interpretation quiz
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
✅ Are you ready to set a Guinness World Record? 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct