Start Your Day Positive

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History - Wow, you won't believe 'The Great Blondin"
✅  A lesson from Len on the value of a smile
✅ A big shift in how we watch television
✅  Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival! 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct 

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅ Len and Sara share some thoughts from the number one photo destination in the world. 
✅  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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅  Looking to stretch your dollars a little further? You’re in for a treat! Today we’re joined by Rachel from Couponing with Rachel to share her top tips for saving money. From the best money saving apps to easy ways families can cut costs, Rachel breaks it down in a way that’s fun, simple, and totally doable.  
✅  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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct & Alive Music Festival 

In This Episode:✅ Today in History
✅Sara's daughter Reagan interviews a new friend in Greece. 
✅  Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! 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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

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.
 
✅  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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct 

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.
✅  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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct 

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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct 

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!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

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! 
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct 

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! 
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Alive Music Festival