Start Your Day Positive

From the Office to the Kitchen Table: Why Communication Matters Everywhere

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅  What if most issues—at work and at home—could be solved with better communication?
In this episode, we’re joined by Tommie Jo Brode, founder of Venice Solutions Group, national speaker, and expert on communication in both professional and personal settings. With a background in law, leadership, and risk management, Tommie Jo shares how effective communication can prevent conflict, improve relationships, and create healthier environments—whether you're leading a team or navigating family life.
To connect with Tommie Jo for speaking or consulting, visit VeniceSolutionsGroup.com or find her on LinkedIn.
 
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*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news updates soon!
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct 

Balancing Life, Faith, and Family with Kristi Capel

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅  In this episode, we’re joined by the lovely Kristi Capel—TV personality, mom, and woman of faith—as she shares about balancing career and calling, keeping faith at the center of it all, and the power of staying grounded in what truly matters. It’s an uplifting conversation about family, purpose, and trusting God through every season of life.
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*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news updates soon!
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct 

Gotta have shoes and God's Word is The Rock!

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅ Gotta have shoes + God's Word Is The Rock 
✅  Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and enter to win a $50 gift card the the restaurant of your choice! Get all the details to enter at StartYourDayPositive.com 
✅  Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival! 
 
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news updates soon!
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct 

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: Motivation from a Mom and Business Owner

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅  Feeling that nudge to start something new—but doubt or overthinking keeps holding you back? Kim, owner of Squeaky Clean NEO, joins us to share her inspiring journey of stepping out in faith and saying "yes" to something outside her comfort zone. From letting go of perfection to trusting the process, this conversation is all about pushing past doubt, staying motivated, and not sweating the small stuff as you walk into the new.
✅ Enter to win a home cleaning valued at $200 from Squeaky Clean NEO! All the details on our website StartYourDayPositive.com 
✅  Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival! 
 
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news updates soon!
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

A Funny New TikTok Trend, An Invitation to See Things From Both Sides, Len and Sara Get Interviewed!

In This Episode:✅ News - Catch up with top headlines
✅ Today in History
✅  Sara's hubby Russ, interviews Len and Sara
✅ Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com 
✅ Open your mind with an unexpected proverb from Len
✅  Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival! 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

A Champion Returns Hungry to Repeat, An Awesome Summer To-Do List and The Return of the Pheasant

In This Episode:✅ News - Catch up with top headlines heading into the weekend
✅ Today in History
✅  Joey Chestnut returns and is ready to defend!
✅  Super cool way you can help the shrinking pheasant population
✅ Sara's list of great summer family activities
✅  Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival! 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Alive Music Festival

Grass or Toaster-You'll Love This Game, Making God's Word Your Rock and Dolly's Daily Food habit

In This Episode:✅ News - Catch up with top headlines
✅ Today in History
✅ You'll love a fun new table game everyone can play
✅ Learning how to use God's word as a life filter
✅ What's the one food Dolly Parton MUST have every day
 
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Feel Good Movies to Stream, How to Quickly Improve at Any Sport, Can You Name the famous Movie Quote?

In This Episode:✅ News - Catch up with top headlines heading into the weekend
✅ Today in History
✅ What is that famous movie quote?
✅ How to Quickly Improve at Any Sport
✅ Feel Good Movies to Stream 
✅ Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and win a $50 gift card the the restaurant of your choice!
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Wyatt Works Plumbing!

The "Experts" Latest Parenting Tip, No pressure - Enjoy God's Word, and Shining a Spotlight on People Doing Good

In This Episode:✅ News - Catch up on the latest headlines, including a new menu item at Chipolte
✅ Today in History - Who almost got the role of Indiana Jones
✅ Forget self-imposed pressure - ENJOY reading God's word
✅ New parenting best practices according to the "experts"
✅ The latest journey for the Klaben "Do Good Mobile"
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Northeast Factory Direct and The Alive Music Festival

The Joy of a Silent Walk, America's Favorite Dishes, "Corny Trivia"

In This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines ✅ Today in History ✅ The Benefits of the Silent Walk
✅ What are America's favorite dishes?
✅  Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com 
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Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct