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Interview with Beth Ross of Blanket Tampa Bay Mar 22, 2018

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We're Floridians so Blankets aren't something we need often...unless the temperature gets below 70 degrees and then we're all freezing. BUT, we have blankets at our fingertips if we do want them. Not everyone has that luxury and Beth Ross didn't like it.

Beth Ross will tell you that she's an ordinary person, a mom, a wife, a daughter. Beth forgets to mention that she has saved lives before. Listen to Beth's story and see how she started Blanket Tampa Bay and find out where they're headed next. It will be time well spent.

If you like what you hear, we hope you'll consider reviewing us and sharing with your friends. Have a story of your own? Send it to lisa@lisademmi.com or submit it at The Small Magic Podcast! We might just share it here! Now. remember...go out there and make your own Small Magic.

Magic Minutes - Kevin Barber Mar 19, 2018

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Kevin Barber is a young adult. He is also an example of how many of us (including a lot of us who are older than he) should be acting. Kevin saw a problem and decided to do something about it. He didn't wait until he had it all figured out. He did use his intellect though and modeled his idea around another he knew already worked. Kevin is an impact maker. Listen to his story and see how he's making a difference for many people in his city.

If you like what you hear and you have a story to tell, share it with us at lisa@lisademmi.com or go to The Small Magic Podcast and submit your story!

In the meantime, go out an make your own Small Magic!

Interview with Frank of Frank's Pens Mar 15, 2018

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Lately, the youth of this nation has been showing the adults how to act and behave. Our guest today fits into that category but he's not trying to teach or "school" anyone. He's just doing.

Frank is an 11-year-old from the Tampa Bay area and he wants to make a difference. AND that he is doing. Frank makes pens by hand and sells them for $15, $5 of which each go to a charity of his choice. He was not told to do this; he just thought about it and decided to do it. For the record, I have two of Frank's pens and they are my favorites.

If you think you can't make a difference until you have it all figured out, listen to Frank's story and then let me know if you changed your mind. For information on getting your own pen from Frank's Pens, follow them on Frank's Pens on Facebook and DM them to place an order!

If you know of anyone else making a difference in their community or have your own story, please contact us a The Small magic Podcast or email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com

In the meantime, go out an make your own Small Magic!

Magic Minutes- The Waitress Mar 13, 2018

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The purpose of the Magic Minutes is to share quick stories of people doing right, being kind or making a difference with no agenda. Today, we have a story that has a little of all three. It's a simple story about a waitress. She probably doesn't event know that she made an impact on anyone. I think after you listen to this, you'll agree.

If you know of any stories that you'd like to share or if you know of someone making difference in their community, let us know! You can go to The Small Magic Podcast and submit your story there or email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com

Now, go out and make your own Small Magic!

Interview with Claire Elisan from Project No Labels Mar 08, 2018

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Inclusion and diversity are integral to connections and tolerance. I believe educating people on our differences and learning to accept each other is what this world needs more of. Our guest for today's episode, Claire Elisan of Project No Labels, is doing just that!

Project No Labels is uniting all LGBTQ+ Supporters in Tampa Bay through positive activities and events. They are an all inclusive organization who is interested in not only reaching their community but also contributing to and giving back to it.

For more information on Project No Labels, visit their site here.

If you have a story about someone making an impact in your community or know of someone else that you'd like to submit, please contact us at The Small Magic Podcast or email Lisa directly at lisa@lisademmi.com

Now go out and be MAGIC!

Magic Minutes- Wangari Maathai of the Green Belt Movement Mar 05, 2018

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I attended an event in Tampa for International Women's Day and the speaker, Lorna Taylor, told the story of Wangari Maathai. It truly moved me. Today, I am sharing that story with you but Lorna should get all the credit.

I hope you find Wangari's story as powerful as I did.

For more information regarding the Small Magic podcast or to submit a story, please go to The Small Magic Podcast or email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com

Now go out an be MAGIC!

Interview with Omar Fuentes of Semper Fi Project Mar 01, 2018

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Omar Fuentes is a former Marine and all around do-gooder AND being transparent, I call him my brother from another mother. He's a father, a son, a husband and a friend. AND he's so much more than that. Omar is on a journey to be better than he was yesterday AND to inspire others, specifically, his brothers and sisters who have returned from service to a new mission as a civilian. He had his own challenges upon his return from service and not only did he decide to work on himself, he also wanted to help others and stop them from making the same mistakes he did. AND that was the birth of Semper Fi Project.

Like many others we have interviewed here, Omar didn't wait for conditions to be perfect. He only knew that he wanted to make a difference and he just did it. Listen to Omar's story and see what diamonds you can get for your own life.

As always, get out there and be magic! If you have a story to share or know of someone in your community doing something to bring positive change, please email me at lisa@lisademmi.com or visit The Small Magic Podcast.

Magic Minutes- Sally Oakes Ballas Feb 27, 2018

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A couple weeks back I asked for submissions of stories from listeners. The intent is to expand the reach of good news stories from not just my network but as far as possible. My friend, Sally Oakes Ballas, shared a wonderful story about her mother, Pat. This story illustrates the power of Small Magic and I hope it inspires you to take action.

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

Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

Interview with Jason Sowell of the Laundry Project Feb 22, 2018

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Laundry- I hate to do it. I will avoid it until I have to do it and then, I do it begrudgingly. But, what if I couldn't do it? What if I had to choose between clean clothes and food? How would that affect my life?

In today's episode, Jason Sowell and I discuss those situations. He saw a need and just decided that he would do something about it. He didn't wait until the he had a plan or he had an organization. He just did it.

AND after doing it for some time, he created the Laundry Project here in the Tampa Bay area. Now, it's in cities all across the US. AND that's not where he stopped. He also created the Hope for Homes Project and Affordable Christmas.

Jason is one of the impact makers that I talk about and then some. Not only has he changed his local community and the lives of people in it, but also communities across the nation and countless other lives.

I hope you listen to Jason's story and that it inspires you to do more.

For more information on the The Small Magic Podcast or to submit a story, please go to our website here.

Magic Minutes- Afroz Shah and The Beach Feb 20, 2018

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I'm a Florida girl and there is nothing I love more than spending an afternoon on the Gulf beach! I love to put my toes in the sand, hear the waves lap on the shore and lay in the sun with the warm gulf breeze blowing over me.

Afroz Shah loves the beach too. After a childhood spent near his beloved beach, he moved away only to return as an adult. Wha he found upon his return was nothing short of shocking, garbage piled up in places as high as five feet tall and covering the beach. It was unhealthy and the beach was basically unusable.

Listen to today's episode to hear what Shah did next. I hope it both warms your heart and inspires you.

If you have or know of a story of someone ordinary making an extraordinary impact on their community, please email me to submit it at lisa@lisademmi.com

Now, go out there and be Magic!

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