Focus: Inspiration Episode #171 part 3 of the series of Project Thanksgiving in Marshall (The Event) Project:Thanksgiving in Marshall, a seemingly failed event, became a testament to God's purpose and the power of community. With the initial goal of providing a Thanksgiving meal and gifts to those in need, the event faced numerous setbacks, including a lack of volunteers and resources. However, through the unwavering faith of Gersper and the generosity of the Marshall community, the event transformed into a heartwarming celebration of gratitude and compassion. Despite the challenges, the event brought together a diverse group of volunteers and local residents. Together, they assembled and distributed donated gifts and created a festive atmosphere for kids in the community. The event provided much-needed gifts that brought joy to the hearts and eyes of many kids in the area. In the end, Project Thanksgiving in Marshall was a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, God can use our efforts for His greater purpose. The event demonstrated the transformative power of community and the importance of giving back to those in need. While the initial plan may have failed, the event ultimately became a success, a testament to the power of faith and the human spirit. To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/

Focus:#FaithAndPurpose, #RiseAbove, #InspirationForLife, #SignificantStories, #somethingsignificant About this Episode My special guest star for episode #172 is Patricia Wade-Goings. She’s a passionate evangelist, author, and community leader whose faith-driven mission inspires countless lives. As host of A Place Called Through and author of Will Power: The Call to Rise Above, Patricia shares her own journey through life's challenges to uplift others. With heartfelt storytelling, live stage productions, and unwavering dedication, she empowers people to find hope, purpose, and resilience through faith—encouraging everyone to rise above life’s storms. Patricia, I LOVE your unshakable faith and the way you channel your life’s journey into powerful inspiration for others. And I ADMIRE your dedication to helping people discover God’s strength, hope, and resilience, even in life’s most challenging moments. And I’m super HAPPY that you’ve shared your compassionate, God-centered, purpose-driven spirit on our show today. Find Patricia On Facebook: Author Patricia Goings | On LinkedIn: Patricia Wade-Goings | On the Web: A Place Called Through | On WYTV7 (podcast): A Place Called Through | On Amazon (book): Will Power: The Call to Rise Above WYTV7 info Be a giver, too. If today’s show inspired you, please share some love with our magnificent broadcast team by giving what you can to WYTV7. They’re a 501(c) 3 charity on a mission to Educate, Empower, and Encourage. They do good works with your kindness! Happy Living info Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time. Please visit our website for more Happy content, measure your Happy with our ⁠Happy Quiz⁠, claim your free gift, and leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts about this episode. And please share our podcast with your family and friends :) Excerpt Join Patricia Wade-Goings on The Something Significant Show as she shares her powerful journey of faith, resilience, and purpose. Hear how she inspires others to rise above life's storms, discover their calling, and embrace a life of significance. Top 4 Hashtags To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/

Focus: #Entrepreneurship, #LifeOfSignificance, #DavidOfSignificance, #Innovation, #BusinessLeadership, #SomethingSignificant About this Episode My special guest star for episode #169 is David Gustin. He’s the founder of Founder of Global Business Intelligence. For nearly thirty years he’s been advising his clients in Business 2 Business Payments, Working Capital Management, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and Treasury Management. He’s also founded a company called FutureFitYou to to help others be as healthy as possible for as long as possible, and he also wants them to know that they can start at any time but the time to start is NOW! David, I LOVE your passion for helping others in business, in fitness, and in life. And I ADMIRE how you are leveraging your experience guiding businesses to operate more efficiently to guiding people to live more vibrantly as they age. And I’m super HAPPY that you’ve shared your enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, encouraging spirit on our show today. Find David On Facebook: FutureFitYOU | On LinkedIn: David Gustin, FutureFitYOU | On YouTube: FutureFitYOU | On the Web: FutureFitYOU WYTV7 info Be a giver, too. If you were inspired by today’s show, please share some love with our magnificent broadcast team by giving what you can to WYTV7. They’re a 501(c) 3 charity on a mission to Educate, Empower, and Encourage. They do good works with your kindness! Happy Living info Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time. Please visit our website for more Happy content, measure your Happy with our ⁠Happy Quiz⁠, claim your free gift, and leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts about this episode. And please share our podcast with your family and friends :) Excerpt Join Mr. Happy Living on The Something Significant Show as he sits down with David Gustin, a creative powerhouse who has transformed ideas into thriving ventures. Discover his journey of innovation, leadership, and purpose—a masterclass in building a life of significance. Top 4 Hashtags #Entrepreneurship, #LifeOfSignificance, #DavidOfSignificance, #Innovation, #BusinessLeadership, #SomethingSignificant To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/

Focus: #entrepreneurship , #lifeofsignificance , #innovation , #businessleadership , #somethingsignificant About this Episode My special guest star for episode #168 is Art Simon. He’s been a truly dear friend since way back in the 1980’s when he took me under his wing and taught me how to be a businessman (and Art learned from the very best, his father Bert Simon). Over the years, Art has honed his expertise in the areas of new product development, business turnaround, brand re-positioning, start-ups, China sourcing, mid-market consumer goods acquisitions, market positioning, and product design. The business love of his life for these past ten years has been a super cool and super fun company called Molly Mutts that make dog beds, couch covers, pet blankets, car seat covers, and crate covers to delight you & your dog for the long haul. Art, I LOVE the focus, curiosity, and creativity that you always bring to every business you’re involved in to make them operate better. And I ADMIRE the enthusiasm, joy, and boundless energy that you’ve brought to every business endeavor and to your life, too for the forty-one years that I’ve known you, and learned from you. And I’m super HAPPY that you’ve shared your fun-loving, never-ending, entrepreneurial spirit on our show today. Find Art On Facebook: Art Simon, Molly Mutt | On LinkedIn: Art Simon, Molly Mutt | On the Web: Molly Mutt WYTV7 info Be a giver, too. If you were inspired by today’s show, please share some love with our magnificent broadcast team by giving what you can to WYTV7. They’re a 501(c) 3 charity on a mission to Educate, Empower, and Encourage. They do good works with your kindness! Happy Living info Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time. Please visit our website for more Happy content, measure your Happy with our ⁠Happy Quiz⁠, claim your free gift, and leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts about this episode. And please share our podcast with your family and friends :) Excerpt Join Mr. Happy Living on The Something Significant Show as he sits down with Art Simon, a creative powerhouse who’s transformed ideas into thriving ventures. Discover his journey of innovation, leadership, and purpose—a masterclass in building a life of significance. To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/

Focus: #thanksgiving #givingtuesday #marshall #northcarolina Something Significant #170 Special Series, PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall (the collaboration!) About this Episode PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall is a special 3-part series (the idea, the collaboration, and the event) about a day we’re creating for the citizens and volunteers of Marshall, North Carolina to take a well-deserved break, relax, and enjoy an evening of food, fun, and friendship. Episode #170 is PART TWO: The Collaboration! Matt dives deep into how his friends—Libby, Chris, Rodger, Matt B, Robel, Nikki, and many others—collaborated to bring PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall to life. The Collaboration In an empty lot, the morning calm, Marshall’s heart beats, steadfast and strong. A day for giving, a day for grace, With God’s own Spirit, we find our place. Our team gathers, hearts aligned, To lift up Marshall, hope refined. Pastor, friend, and humble hand, Together we rise, a united band. For the greatest partner we seek above, Guides this journey, born of love. "Walk with My Spirit," whispers clear, In every step, God draws us near. Get Involved Donate: Here | Register as our dinner guest: Here | Learn more about PROJECT: Here | Share this link everywhere on social media: https://happyliving.com/2024/10/05/project-thanksgiving-in-marshall WYTV7 info Be a giver, too. If today’s show inspired you, please share some love with our magnificent broadcast team by giving what you can to WYTV7. They’re a 501(c) 3 charity on a mission to Educate, Empower, and Encourage. They do good works with your kindness! Happy Living info Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time. Please visit our website for more Happy content, measure your Happy with our ⁠Happy Quiz⁠, claim your free gift, and leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts about this episode. And please share our podcast with your family and friends :) To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/

Focus: #ThanksgivingInMarshall #CommunityRelief #hurricanrecovery #somethingsignificant #servewithgratitude About this Episode PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall is a special 3-part series (the idea, the collaboration, and the event) about a day we’re creating for the citizens and volunteers of Marshall, North Carolina to take a well-deserved break, relax, and enjoy an evening of food, fun, and friendship. Episode #169 is PART ONE: The Idea. Chris Dortch and Rodger Lenhardt join Matt to discuss how each of their separate desires to help swiftly became the idea now called PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall. The Idea As the winds of Helene hit Marshall hard, God’s hand ignited hope where lives were scarred. A spark was born, in each of us three, To serve His will and help the weary. Rodger, Chris, and I all dreamed, Of lifting hearts where Helene had screamed. From separate paths, God made one, All focused on Marshall, His work begun. Together, with love, we stand side by side, To bring hope and healing, far and wide. Through merciless storms, let their spirits ignite, In the heart of Marshall, hope shines ever bright. Get Involved Donate: Here | Register as our dinner guest: Here | Learn more about the PROJECT: Here | Share this link everywhere on social media: https://happyliving.com/2024/10/05/project-thanksgiving-in-marshall WYTV7 info Be a giver, too. If today’s show inspired you, please share some love with our magnificent broadcast team by giving what you can to WYTV7. They’re a 501(c) 3 charity on a mission to Educate, Empower, and Encourage. They do good work with your kindness! Happy Living info Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time. Please visit our website for more Happy content, measure your Happy with our ⁠Happy Quiz⁠, claim your free gift, and leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts about this episode. And please share our podcast with your family and friends :) Excerpt Curious how one powerful idea sparked a community-wide movement of gratitude, food, and fellowship? Listen to Part One: The IDEA of our special three-part series, PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall, where we reveal how a simple call of compassion became a beacon of hope! Top 4 Hashtags #ThanksgivingInMarshall, #CommunityRelief, #HurricaneRecovery, #ServeWithGratitude, #SomethingSignificant To see more of WYTV7 videos subscribe to our Youtube channel. We provide educational videos to help those looking for resources. Our organization partners with diverse and inclusive individuals who share their professional and talent to give back into the community as volunteers. While our videos are great learning tools, we understand that viewers have a variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and may require some additional information. We’ve provided some complementary materials and useful guides to help you get the most out of our Live Broadcast. We convey messages from others who share their capacity, impact, and purpose of how to help others. To learn more about WYTV7 visit us @ https://www.wytv7.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Ways to support donate @ https://www.wytv7.org/