Start Your Day Positive

Find out the 2025 Color of the Year and The Amazing Story of Silent Night!

In This Episode
✅ Special guest Robin Swoboda joins us. 
✅ 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, Hartville Market Place! 

The Going Rate For a Kids Allowance and An Inspiring Conversation With Jackie Wachter, CoFounder of FOUNT Leather

In This Episode:✅ Our Top News Stories 
✅ Today in History 
✅ You can win a $100 gift card to Hartville Marketplace
✅ Here come the holiday parties and get-togethers.  Some people are naturally comfortable making conversation but many people struggle with confidence in that setting. Our friend, communications expert Tommie Jo Brode has some great advice to help you join the conversation. Tommie Jo is available for team building and communication coaching at your organization. You can find Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces at TommieJoBrode.com
✅ Jackie Wachter co-founder of Fount joins us for an inspiring talk on faith, business, and creativity. You will love her and their bags and leather products!! (Sara is a huge fan) 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, Hartville MarketPlace and Venice Solutions Group 

"Old People" Names That Are Trending and Amazon Delivering in 30 Minutes or Less!

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories that Lift You Up 
✅ Today in History
✅ What country drinks the most coffee? HINT: It's not us!
✅ America's favorite Christmas movie to watch every year...
✅ FREE Fest Christmas Concert tickets with Blessing Offor 
✅ 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

Bargain Hunting with Sara at Walmart and Are You Playing Whamageddon

In This Episode:✅ News Stories That Lift You Up
✅ Today in History 
✅ Finding Deep Discount Travel Deals
✅  An Awesome Group Game That's FREE
✅ Announcing The FEST Christmas Concert with Blessing Offor Dec. 5 Tickets HERE
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and The Hartville Marketplace

A "Jesus Take the Wheel" Moment and An Advent Bible Reading Plan You Should Begin Today

In This Episode:✅ News Stories That Lift You Up
✅ Today in History 
✅ Plush animal sales are up, and you'll never guess why!
✅ Final chance to win $500 diamond earrings from Elyria Jewelers and Repair!
✅ There is still time to get your FREE copy of The 5 Minute Journal
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
 
Universal Windows Direct and Elyria Jewelers and Repair

Remember How Black Friday Used To Be and Surprise! The Age Science Says You Become an Adult

In This Episode:✅ Current News Stories that will Lift You Up
✅ A look at This Day in History
✅ Gen Z setting their phones aside to rawdog
✅ 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
✅ Get tickets for The FEST Christmas Concert with Blessing Offor. Tickets just $10.00!
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:    Northeast Factory Direct, Universal Windows Direct, Mosack's Christian Gifts and Books, The Fest
 

Fun Facts You didn't Know About Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and What was for Dinner at the First Thanksgiving

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories that Lift You Up 
✅ Today in History
✅ Our Sponsor-Elyria Jewelers and Repair, is giving away $500 beautiful diamond earrings! LISTEN for the details and enter here!
✅ Dinner around the Thanksgiving table is a blessing but can at times get a bit intense. What do you do when someone insists on directing the conversation towards politics or another strong, opinion-based conversation?  Our friend, communications expert Tommie Jo Brode, joins us to offer some help with a touchy subject!. You can find out more about scheduling Tommie Jo at your company for coaching or team building and pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces at TommieJoBrode.com
✅ 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, Northeast Factory Direct and Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions

The Best Way to Cook Your Turkey and Have You Experienced the Batman Effect?

In This Episode:✅ News Stories That Lift You Up
✅ Today in History 
✅ Who's the most famous person from your hometown?
✅ Bringing hope and changing lives in the midst of a catastrophe
✅ Announcing The FEST Christmas Concert with Blessing Offor Dec. 5 Tickets HERE
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and The FEST Christmas Concert

America's Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish and Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and God's Perfect Timing

In This Episode:✅ News Stories That Lift You Up
✅ Today in History 
✅ Sara's great tip on getting organized and how to make better lists
✅ Tickets to the FEST Christmas concert with Blessing Offor are only $10!
✅ There is still time to get your FREE copy of The 5 Minute Journal
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Northeast Factory Direct and Mosack's Christian Gifts and Books

The Latest Diet Trend - Fibermaxxing and Thomas Edison goes to Cedar Point

In This Episode:✅ Current News Stories that will Lift You Up
✅ A look at This Day in History
✅ Do Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries sound good?
✅ Sara shares a few of her favorite gift ideas from her "gift guides". You can see the full list on her blog! 
✅ 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
✅ Get tickets for The FEST Christmas Concert with Blessing Offor. Tickets just $10.00!
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:    Northeast Factory Direct