Episode 19 The right words make all the difference in a video or radio promotion as well as in a print advertisement or website landing page. Leo York of Leo York Copywriting, LLC is the guest on this episode. We talked about writing, and his hobbies which include exotic pets and studying paranormal stuff. For full show notes go to my website page and search for Episode 19 dated October 30, 2021. Bluegrass Region Voices and Views WEBSITE

Episode 18 "We exist to offer dignity to those with special needs, to offer inclusion to those often excluded, and to improve the community in which we serve." That is the Mission Statement for Mcleods Coffee House in Lexington, Kentucky. In this episode, I talk with Brewster Mcleod about how this beautiful and inspiring space came to be. Shownotes, photographs, and links are on my website at https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/ Search for Episode #18 dated 30 September 2021

E 17 Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroads and going off on a tangent is the best direction. How do we balance family and business for meaningful engagement, service, and income? What can you do when you have family that you love and customers and business associates that you value and who are in different states? Can you successfully have a "split living" arrangement? My guest is Z Newell and he has successfully navigated this issue. Show Notes are at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

What would you do if your body was crushed and splintered, and your back was fried, after being slammed from your expensive high-tech racing wheelchair by a truck? Would you be able to recover and continue to race in a marathon in Japan?  My guest could and did. He is Paul Erway from Shelbyville, Kentucky. Next, he organized and endured a challenge to race in 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks. Show notes and photographs are at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

Episode 15 Radio Eye serves visually and print-impaired people by providing audio readings of a wide variety of publications. My guests on this episode are Amy Hatter, Executive Director, along with board member and volunteer, Alice Dehner. Show notes, links, and photographs are on our website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

Episode 14 Where can you have the fun experience of playing baseball when you're in a wheelchair, use crutches, or have other special needs? The Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League might be what you're looking for. In this conversation, we dive into the details about this life-changing program located in Lexington, Kentucky. For complete show notes along with photographs of the field and a Let's Drive video through Shillito Park, go to the show's website at bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com.

Episode 13 The Lexington Opera House is open! In this episode, I talk with their operations manager Tom Habermann. We get into the history, present, and future of this premier performing arts center that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Drop-in on our conversation as we talk about how Tom came to be the Operations Manager. To read the complete show notes and see some amazing 360 Google Photos, visit the show website at:  https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

Episode 12 How does one go from being an introverted boy tinkering with farm equipment to creating an organization that helps science, technology, and engineering companies find their markets and sell their products and services? We'll find out in this conversation with Lexington entrepreneur Dwayne Buckles and review the lessons learned on his interesting journey. For complete show notes see the website at https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

Episode 11 Do you want to make a significant impact at work and in your personal life? Our guest has given much thought and practice to living with purpose and being in alignment with his values. He is Michael Duke from Shelbyville, Kentucky. We discuss how we can discover our values and align ourselves to live them each day. https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/

E 10 Have you wondered what you were thinking? Less than desirable results can be due to bad decisions. I’m talking with a decision performance expert who can guide us in ways to transform our thinking to get better results. He is Steve Haffner. We talk about his journey in becoming a magician, a mentalist, and now a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker helping individuals and organizations improve their performance results. Shownotes are at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/