The Small Magic Podcast

Kristi Campbell is a friend, a business owner and an impact maker. I can't even remember how many times she has helped me and my family with her generosity, kindness, and her business, Home Instead Senior Care. Kristi and her husband, Jon, along with a great team of administrators and caregivers, have been making a difference in people's lives for many years now. They essentially have their own brand of "Small Magic." AND now, they also have their own 501c3 called "Be A Santa To A Senior." Listen to today's episode to find out how Kristi, Jon and their team continue to forward the mission of making an impact for the better. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Today, it's just me. I wanted to talk with you about feeling like an imposter and believing in yourself. For me, these are hurdles I have struggled with often and still do. What a gift I can give myself by allowing myself to be confident in my own capabilities. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!  

Meet Chelsea and Kayla. "We are 2 kids, with a village of support, who throw birthday parties for homeless & less fortunate children in Pinellas County." But they are SO much more than that. They are making an impact on their community and the lives of others with "Birthday Candles for Kids." This is a story of two young women who decided they wanted to help and then, just did. For more information, go to their website (above) or their Facebook page here or email them at [email protected] If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Melanie S. Griffin practices in Dean Mead’s litigation department, representing clients locally in Tampa and Orlando, statewide throughout Florida, throughout the southeast, and beyond. More importantly, she is my friend and a woman in the Tampa Bay area making BIG waves in our community! Among other things, Melanie mentors and advocates for women in not only the legal industry but across the board! Most recently, she presented on a diversity and inclusion for the Florida Bar YLD Diversity Symposium. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did making it. AND keep an eye out for Melanie. She's just getting started! If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!  

Jodi Pelletier would say she is no one special. I disagree. Jodi is a teacher in the local Tampa Bay area and teaches second grade. I'd be willing to bet you that the eight learning challenged students whom she has taught would say she's pretty special too.  Jodi is not a special needs teacher. She does not have an organization backing her other than the elementary school she teaches at. What Jodi does have is heart and love and respect for other humans. Jodi has given her time to these kids and likely always will.  She's made a difference in their lives and they will be forever changed because of it. If I had a child in elementary school. I'd want Jodi to be his or her teacher.  She is what Small magic is all about. She didn't like the way something was so she just took it upon herself to make things better. Mission accomplished, Jodi. AND thank you for making a difference.  If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Amanda Kofoed is a wife and mother of four young children. Amanda also has Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and no insurance. This episode is the story of hope, kindness and a future. To donate to Amanda Kofoed's future, click here If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Today, we're talking about how pizza can help change the world. Mason Wartman is the owner of Rosa's Fresh Pizza. He is helping make an impact on the world by starting pay it forward pizza program that allows people to donate $1 for a slice of pizza for the homeless. Simple program- HUGE impact! To become a member or donate to the program, go to their website here. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Today's edition of Fast Friday isn't about someone else whose story I found online. It's about me and how two others brightened MY day and made me smile. It's SO very easy to make difference in someone's day and you never know when that difference could be a life saver. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

Lee Silverstein can cook a mean latke. BUT that's not the best thing to know about him. Lee has been dealing with Cancer for several years now and even as a child. To know him and interact with him, you'd never know. In this episode, Lee talks about his experiences as well as his podcast, "WE Have Cancer ." Lee is a podcast veteran and his show reaches thousands and thousands of people.  I invite you to listen today and see what Lee is all about. I know you'll like him as much as I do. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!

A few weeks ago we shared a story of a waitress who helped a customer cut his meat. This is a very happy update to this story and proof that what you put into the world comes back to you. If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at [email protected] or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own SMALL MAGIC!