(Un)Stop the Story
Oct 30, 2020
Introducing: (Un)stop the Story with Unstoppable Tracy
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Join Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt as she explores how to re-write and un-stop the stories we tell ourselves through conversations with groundbreaking leaders and learn how to power up and thrive yourself and the others in your life forward. Look forward to tips, suggestions, case studies and insights from corproate leaders, best-selling authors, public personalities and non-profit organization leaders.
More episodes from (Un)Stop the Story
Mar 18, 2021
Making Wishes Come True with Frank Shankwitz (dec.)
*This episode was recorded before Frank Shankwitz’s passing. Unstoppable Tracy feels honored to have spoken with him. She sends her condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Wish Man.
Unstoppable Tracy welcomes Frank Shankwitz, a philanthropist and a co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He has received the President's Call to Service Award, the Making a Difference in the World, the Making a World of Difference and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor awards. Throughout his life, he has seen many challenges that threatened to end both his life and his drive, but he persisted.
Frank inspires us with his life story, sharing the many obstacles he encountered and how he gained the strength to overcome them. He talks about what drove him into co-founding the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the impact it had on his life and the lives of many other families across the continent.
You’ll hear Frank and Unstoppable Tracy talk about:
Dismantling stereotypes of the disabled community.
How Frank learned to turn negatives into positives.
Frank’s brush with death.
The child whose circumstances kickstarted the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Tips for replicating the success of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Resources
Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt on LinkedIn | Twitter
UnstoppableTracy.com
Wish.org
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Mar 11, 2021
Success is Not Smooth Sailing with Magnus Liljedahl
Unstoppable Tracy welcomes Magnus Liljedahl, who is the founder and Executive Director of Team Paradise, a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating sailing for the physically disabled. Team Paradise educates, cultivates and preserves the art of sailing through recreational, customized, noncompetitive and competitive events. Magnus is an Olympic champion, who received a gold medal in the star class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
The theme of this week’s episode is support and kindness. Earning independence comes from rallying the support of many people. Having a circle of people that stand behind you and beside you through thick and thin exponentially boosts your chances of success. Additionally, when you dedicate time to help others, you gain a sense of fulfillment that is unmatched. Magnus shares his journey and affirms the importance of relationships to our development.
You’ll hear Magnus and Unstoppable Tracy talk about:
Taking action even in the face of uncertainty.
What fueled Magnus’ drive to start Team Paradise.
The importance of focus and self-care.
How support can be just as effective as criticism.
How to emulate Magnus’ success in your own life.
Resources
Unstoppable Tracy on LinkedIn | Twitter
UnstoppableTracy.com
Magnus Liljedahl on LinkedIn | Twitter
TeamParadise.org
About Team Paradise 2021 Presentation
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Mar 4, 2021
Developing your Creative Spirit with John F Stevens
In this week’s episode of (Un)Stop the Story, Unstoppable Tracy is talking to John F Stevens, the owner of Talent Inc Canada. John is a talented performer, coach, director and producer who has had a hand in the careers of talent who have appeared on Harry Potter, Hero’s Wynonna Earp, Home Alone 5, national advertising campaigns and more. John began his career in circus work - juggling, clowning and riding a unicycle. He isn’t the first in his family to have a career in showbiz; his father was in the Ringling Brothers Circus and he is proud to be carrying on the family tradition of bringing people delight, and helping them find creative expression.
This week’s episode is all about finding, and using your voice. Show business isn’t an easy business to be in, but acting and other performing is a beautiful craft. In answer to concerns about being too old, or too plain, or too different from other people on TV or in Movies, John says: “You just haven’t been discovered yet.” It’s not all easy and positive emotions, however, being in show business means dealing with rejection - but there is a lot we can learn from that, as well.
You’ll hear Jon and Tracy talk about:
How talent is a wonderful thing, but relationships are the key to success.
How to handle rejection.
How aging can change your perspective.
The myriad benefits of accessibility and inclusiveness.
Developing soul, confidence and expression.
What you can do to get over nerves and anxiety.
Resources
Unstoppable Tracy on LinkedIn | Twitter
UnstoppableTracy.com
John F Stevens on Twitter
Talent-Inc.ca
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