The Small Magic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Interview with Liz M. Lopez of Captivate Your Audience Apr 27, 2018

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Liz M. Lopez is a Speaker, Trainer and Businesswoman in the Tampa Bay area. She's also an impact maker. At Captivate Your Audience, Liz changes lives every day directly working with businesses and individuals who need help with their resumes, LinkedIn and so much more. Liz is 1/2 of the ownership for the Keystone Mastermind Alliance. Along with Tracie Thompson, they have created an active networking environment where professionals of all backgrounds can connect, learn, and thrive. Listen to Liz discuss her journey and how she shares her Small Magic with her clients!

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Magic Minutes with Nasir Sobhani Apr 24, 2018

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You know how you feel when you get a haircut? You strut a little. You feel more confident. Now, imagine you're homeless and haircuts are a luxury that you don't even consider. What if someone came a long and gave you a haircut and shave, made you feel a little pampered and reminded you that you're not invisible. That's what Nasir Sobhani does. He's known as the Streets Barber and he makes homeless people feel a little less invisible and gives them the push they need to possibly change their lives.

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Interview with John Robinson of Post 9/11 Veterans Apr 19, 2018

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John Robinson is one of those people making a BIG difference in his community, specifically when it comes to veterans. John is the Co-Founder and President of Post 9/11 Veterans and a former Marine. He, along with Marc Wolfson and a diverse Board of Directors and Advisory Board have put together one of the most unique and impactful veteran-centric organizations in the Tampa Bay area. They serve other Post 9/11 veterans in many ways whether it be providing them with financial direction, bridge loans for education or simply giving them a mission and a reason to feel like they're part of a unit again!

For more information regarding Post 9/11 Veterans, take a listen and then go to https://www.post911veterans.org

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Magic Minutes- Trio Apr 16, 2018

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Today's episode is more like three mini magic minutes.

Three stories all hinging on a person or group of people doing something without agenda to help someone that they don't know. This is Small Magic in it purest form. Not too much commentary necessary here. I think the stories speak for themselves.

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Interview with Tyler McMahon of "I Love Seminole Heights" Apr 12, 2018

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Five years ago, Tyler McMahon moved into a community called Seminole Heights. He noticed that his new neighborhood wasn't getting as much attention as others and decided to do something about it. He created "I Love Seminole Heights," a Facebook page, in order to get more exposure for local businesses who were and still are locally owned, to advocate for the community at large regarding transportation and land use issues, and to serve as a type of virtual newspaper for the members of the community.

Listen to this week's episode to see how one man and woman impacted the community they live in!

For more information, click "I Love Seminole Heights." You can message Tyler directly through the page. He'll be there!

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Magic Minutes with Fill My Basket Apr 10, 2018

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Imagine having to choose between feeding your family and pretty much anything else. Now, imagine someone coming up behind you and paying your entire grocery bill. That's what Fill My Basket does.

Fill My Basket was started by Matthew Danuser and some of his friends when they pooled together $55 of their personal money along with a handful of money raised through social media and they started picking random families and people to pay for their groceries. While it seems like a simple idea, they have made a tremendous impact for most everyone they have paid for. You'll hear one story in this podcast.

It was just that easy. Ask for money to buy groceries for random people. Impact made.

For more information about them, click Fill My Basket or follow them on Facebook at Fill My Basket

If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, share with Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out there and make your own MAGIC!

Interview with Sarah Llanos of FitCity CrossFit Apr 04, 2018

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Some of you know that the whole Small Magic journey started with me stepping into a CrossFit gym about a year and a half ago. That was my first act of Small Magic for me. I didn't know at the time that that act would be a game changer for me and trigger so many good things in my life. Sarah Llanos is one of the owners and a coach and has been a catalyst for change not only for me but for countless others at FitCity CrossFit. Listen in on this conversation for some talk of CrossFit but also mind set, strength and vulnerability. It could be just the push you need to do something good for yourself.

Click for more information about FitCity CrossFit or follow them on Facebook!

If you know of someone making an impact in their community or you have a story of your own, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

No go out an be MAGIC!

Magic Minutes- Alex in Arkansas Apr 02, 2018

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Alex is a little boy in Arkansas. He's a bit different and because of that, Alex gets bullied at school. So much so he doesn't want to go. Alex's friends didn't like that and decided to do something about it. This is the story of Alex, bikers and acceptance.

If you have a story that you want to share, please email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast.

Now go out there and be MAGIC!

Lisa Just Talking From The Heart Mar 29, 2018

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So today's episode is a little different than usual. I did tell you that from time to time I would jump in a share some Small Magic that I saw going on in the world. Today, it's about mind set and people who have been supporting me.

I hope you get some insight out of it and that it helps you get to a place that's a little more than you were yesterday.

As always, thanks for listening and I hope this inspires you to create your own Small Magic! If you have a story about someone changing their community or your own, email me at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast!

Magic Minute- Denis Estimon and We Dine Together Mar 28, 2018

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High school is hard for most kids, let alone if you're different and Denis Estimon knows that all too well. He is a Haitian immigrant who came to the US when he was in first grade and he knows first hand what it's like to be different and feel alone.

Denis has since graduated from high school but while he was there, he created something pretty special, "We Dine Together." Listen here to hear the story of Denis and "We Dine Together." For more information, go to https://www.wedinetogether.org or check out their Facebook page

If you like what you hear, consider reviewing us and sharing with your friends. If you have a story to share or know of someone making a difference in your community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story on our website at The Small Magic Podcast.

No go out there and create your own Small Magic!