Seemingly Ordinary
On the surface, the guests of this podcast are seemingly ordinary. And yet, they have great stories and ideas, and they've done great things. New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
325 episodes
305. Dan & Rachel Darrow on Courtship
Dan and Rachel approached love and marriage in a fascinating way. Rock-solid, easygoing, and hard working people, their story and approach to life is deeply inspiring. (This episode was recorded July 19, 2020.)
304. Lee Ann Ochs Works Level-Up STEM KC
Lee Ann Ochs is the co-owner of Level-Up STEM KC, a business that helps students and schools improve their STEM skills. A mom, teacher, and entrepreneur, Lee Ann helps people all day long, on multiple levels. This episode is primarily about edu...
303. Allie Stuhlsatz, Entrepreneur from an Entrepreneurial Family
Allie Stulzsatz is an entrepreneur from an entrepreneurial family . She is also a beloved teacher, a great wife and mom, and a great cookie artist! Today, we discuss business, family, and more. Enjoy! (This episode was recorded on ...
302. Tyler Supalla's Amazing Life Experiments
Fasting for five days. Living for a year in a midwestern city without a car. Saving 70 to 95% of his income on a teacher's salary. Getting jacked, and then doing an Ironman. Tyler does experiments that some would call crazy...that even he calls...
301. Sean and Jamie Cailteux
My friends Sean & Jamie Cailteux are healthcare workers, and the parents of three kids, Claire, Josie, and an unborn baby boy! I’ve interviewed Sean before. He’s a super-fit chiropractor, and he’s my go-to guy when it comes to a...
300. Sammy Kopecky's Astonishing Photography Business
Sammy Kopecky became the sole proprietor of profitable and professional photography business as a high school student. She’s done senior portraits, special events—and even was trusted enough to be the photographer for a newlywed couple. You can...
299. Jerry & Lucy Tujague on Lasting Love & Raising Seven Kids
Whenever I see happy, healthy, accomplished kids, I always wonder how the parents did it. In this episode, Jerry and Lucy Tujague, two very accomplished people, tell fascinating and helpful family stories.(This episode originally aired ...
298. Emily Wobker on Marriage & Six Kids
Emily was a beloved high school teacher at a very demanding school before she became a full-time mom of six children. I've always been fascinated by how great parents raise cheerful kids. Today, Emily explains it all: from romance to enga...
291. Carrie Kafka Pirotte Goes to Australia, Among Many Other Adventures
Where others see obstacles, Carrie creates opportunities, and makes lasting changes to society and culture.(This episode originally aired on March 9, 2021.)
290. Lindsey Weishar's Life as a Freelance Editor, Writer, and College English Instructor
Lindsey Weishar is a freelance editor, writer, and college English instructor. Her work has appeared in Verily, Ploughshares, and The Young Catholic Woman. We are speaking today about her hard work, creativity, and published work. Lind...
289. Sherri Denton
Sherri teaches art, and student love her class. We discuss how her life led her to art, the art of her life, and how art can enrich every person’s life. (This episode originally aired on April 6, 2021.)
288. Emily Mushinski's Life in Dance
Emily Mushinski started dancing at 4 years old. She has a BFA in Dance, trained and performed with Budapest Dance Theatre, and now she works with Owen/Cox Dance Group, Tristian Griffin Dance Company, and Storling Moves. If you ever wanted...
287. Clare Larkin Goes to Poland
Clare Larkin is a teacher who traveled to Poland in order to have a transformative personal experience. We discuss what she did to Poland, how that nation is better off for her visiting it, and how you, too, can have a trip of a lifetime.
286. Antoinette Ishmael -- Teacher, Author, Debater, Skeptic, and Artist
Antionette Ishmael is a lifelong teacher. She’s taught many different kinds of English, speech, debate, and theatre. She’s helped put on plays, musicals, concerts. Her debate /forensics teams have often...
285. Ferd-O-Nomics: Ferd Niemann's Life in Real Estate
Ferd Niemann operates a real estate investment company focusing on mobile home parks. His podcast is: The Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast.(This episode originally aired on Feb. 23, 2021.)
284. Tom Ruzicka's Ironman Adventures
Tom Ruzicka came in first in his age group in the Ironman. His work ethic and personal ethos will blow your mind.(This episode originally aired on Feb. 16, 2021.)
283. Lee Ann Ochs Has Six Kids. How Does She Do It All?
Lee Ann Ochs is married, has six kids including one who has had daunting media bills, and she is the co-owner of Level-Up STEM KC, with her husband, Rob, who is ex-military. Together, they add a lot of goodness to the world. How do they do it a...