Dream Big with Jill Jack on Empower Radio

We wake up every day and start thinking. We think about what our day looks like. Some of us pray first thing in the morning, some of us meditate and some of us just bound out of bed. But what is this underlying energy that gets us going? Jill Jack discusses the mystery and magic of hope and how it fuels our human spirit.

For over 30 years Jill Jack has been running on the treadmill called life. Scheduling, working, making sure she was the perfect mom, perfect friend, perfect band leader, writer, musician. The pandemic pulled the treadmill plug right out of the wall and now she is at a standstill. Time to learn the art of being still and being ok with it. Can you relate?

Gratitude, in the midst of the worst, blessings abound. How to find ways to increase your ability to be grateful at all times.

Do you really know you’re worthy? Jill Jack is here to tell you, you are!! Worthy of love, respect, friendship, monetary reward, and so much more!

Jill Jack approaches the uncomfortable but so important lesson of forgiveness. Forgiveness of others and also of ourselves.

As we all have been homebound for weeks and who knows how long we are looking at this being our new normal, Jill Jack has decided to discuss ways to enjoy yourself with a forced stay at home pandemic event in your life. A thoughtful, retrospective view (with a little humor thrown in to lighten things up a bit).

In the midst of a global pandemic, Jill speaks from the heart about what's truly important. Family, friendship, and love.

Kyle Winkfield was born a medical miracle, in fact doctors told his parents he wouldn't make it past two weeks. He was born with a sever heart defect. Not only has he lived, he's thrived. This man is one of the most successful black financial advisors in the country. But business acumen didn't always come easy. In his 20's he faced eviction and bankruptcy. It was meeting the woman of his dreams, his now wife, that changed his outlook on life. Twenty years later, he's a published author, a regular contributor to Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine and many other major outlets, the man is a living superhero. The power of habit has changed him from disaster to constant successes.

What truly goes on in a comedian's head? How do they remain funny? What deal do they make with themselves? How far do they push the envelope? Jill Jack is so excited to welcome Detroit native and comedian extraordinare, J Chris Newberg to the show to ask him these questions. Be sure to tune in for a great interview and some good laughs!

Jill Jack loves to share stories of the reality of the ups and downs of following your dreams! Today Patty Cunningham joins Jill in the studio to celebrate and discuss the incredible life story of long time friend, Grammy award winning american songwriter, artist, and director, Allee Willis.

Aspen Jacobsen is Jill's youngest Dream Big client yet and one of the most talented children she's ever met. Aspen is an old soul and she's eager to share some of her music and talk about what it’s like to be on the musical journey at the age of 15.

Jill Jack interviews one of her most inspiring friends! An amazing funkadelic songwriter, producer, activist, and father of twins! Meet Nadir Omowale!

Jill Jack talks about the physical and mental importance of having friends! Old, new, and the ones we haven’t met yet can shape our lives for the better!

Emma Rae Clauss is a teacher, facebook live blog inspirational speaker, and a new mom! Jill and Emma discuss what it means to be kind to yourself, realize what’s truly important to you, and live your best life.

There is so much you can learn from someone from a handwritten letter. Jill Jack discusses the beauty, connection, and wealth of information you can give and learn from in having a penpal!

Pain, whether physical or mental, we all deal with it in different ways. Is there a right or wrong way? What is best for you? Join Jill for some thought provoking lessons on the human spirit.

At times we are inundated with self help books or friends advice and other times it can feel like we are all alone. It happens to Jill Jack all the time. So she asks the God and the universe for assistance! Today’s inspiration comes from author Anne Lamotte - “The truths I learned from life and writing”. It inspired Jill and she hopes it will inspire you - as we all are in this together!

The new year is here. While it’s only natural to reflect on the past and feel the pressure of the future - Jill Jack discusses how it’s ok not to tackle the year ahead. Ease into the new by accepting one day at a time.

Linda Lexy was Jill’s first guest on Dream Big. They reunite to discuss spiritual growth, health of mind and body and any other topic the universe decides to guide them into!

Reviewing the year, what we can learn by reflecting on the past year. With focus on celebration of knowledge from mistakes we’ve made, the art of forgiveness - not just of others but of ourselves. What to leave in 2019 and what to bring with us in 2020.

How many times do we get distracted while trying to improve ourselves? Comparing, worrying how others will view us, fear, sabotage, and more can keep us from being the best we can be. Jill Jack brings us into focus..and gives us tools to stay in focus. Stay on course..

Rachel Redmond, aruveda and acupuncturist, is in the studio with Jill Jack to discuss the foundational principles to reclaim your energy, vitality and wisdom! We all need this!

How to learn to love yourself can be a life long effort. We work hard making sure we are good to our loved ones, and sometimes even strangers, but to really learn to be vulnerable enough, to dig deep enough to really get to know you, that can be hard! Let’s tackle it together!

While we all strive to be better, have goals, etc. there is something to be said about embracing who we are. We spend a lot of time comparing ourselves to others, how about taking the time to really observe who we are - even as if we are a stranger looking in. Join Jill Jack as she stimulates the palate of our minds to recognize the beauty we have within ourselves.

Maya Angelou once said “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you”. Jill Jack brings to light the art of speaking your truth - the story is within each of us. Let’s let it out and share it with the universe!

Sometimes people want your advice and sometimes they just want you to listen. Tune in as Jill Jack discusses how to differentiate the two!

Life is full of events. We never know what is going to happen next. We can't predict the future. Jill Jack is quite the planner, so this philosophy..and truth..is hard for her to handle at times. But that is when her faith has to work overtime. Do you have faith? What does faith mean to you? Have you ever experienced a "Spiritual Awakening"? Well, Jill has and is going to talk about it this week! Tune in as Jill suggests tools to aid you in your spiritual journey.

Jill Jack discovers what letting go truly means when her family decides to -as her husband and daughter call it, "Kondo their lives". By using author and consultant Marie Kondo’s method of tidying up their closets, offices, and kitchen, Jill recognized on a broader scope how holding on to things, people, and thoughts can really make your life extremely cluttered and lacking joy. Tune in and tap into how we can declutter our lives and create a peaceful, joyful existence!

Ms. Carmen, winner of the Michigan State Fair superstar contest, rocks the Empower Radio Studio as she shares her highly energized approached to knowing what you want, believing you deserve it, and how to get it! You WILL BE INSPIRED!

Jill Jack is all about the power of positive thinking and improving oneself. But she recently asked herself- can one become addicted to self help? Tune in as Jill leads you through a swampy discussion of how to recognize when it’s time to improve or time to just “be”.

Sometimes people just know their true purpose in life. Sometimes people know what path to take. Sometimes our purpose, our calling, knocks on our door really loudly and turns our life upside down for the better. Jill Jack and Terry Grahl, founder of enchanted makeovers, discuss what it’s like when your purpose finds you when you least expect it!

Fear! Just looking at the word can give us anxiety attack! Jill and her producer Remy discuss all different kinds of fear based emotions and what you can do to work through them so you may live a productive, enjoyable life!

Jill welcomes author and life coach, Laura Lynn Solomon to the Empower Radio studio to tackle the tough conversation of suicide. Laura chose to use her mother’s suicide note as a template on how to live her life to the fullest. Join us for this highly energized and, at times, comedic view on life.

How a visit to a funeral can spark you to live your best life! Just like her song says, Jill Jack will be challenging her listeners to live BIG and love large!

We walk around everyday witnessing miracles. But if we are not careful, we will miss their vibrancy, their signs! Jill discusses how to recognize miracles and experience them in all their greatness every day of your life.

Self worth..oooh..we all have had issues along the way on our journey. Knowing, acknowledging and respecting ourselves enough! Join Jill Jack as she discusses how to recognize how we feel about ourselves and how to become the confident you! You are so worth it!!!

How to form a habit and how to make it stick! We usually approach life trying to break habits - Jill wants to turn the tables on this and discuss some thought provoking ideas on how to bring the best out of you! Habits that will make you feel GOOD about yourself and remove self deprecating thoughts. Tune in and start your GOOD habits today!

Live from Gaylord Michigan! Jill takes you on tour with her as she and her band hit the road for the month of August. Just like the Beach Boys sing it, Good Vibrations! You know the song by the Beach Boys right? Jill discusses the affect our brains have on our body. The body doesn’t know the difference between experience and a thought. Bring on those good vibrations and your life, health, and spirit will reap the benefits!

We are all given gifts. They are all different. Don't compare what someone else has to what you have inside of you. You were given what you were given to be used and shared with the world. Are you holding back? What are you waiting for? In studio with Jill are 3 young musicians - the Keynote Sisters and Kevf who are choosing to do ust that! Use their gift to the best of their abilities. They will discuss the journey, the future, and what music does for their souls. Tune in for this magical musical event.

Most of us wake up everyday with a big yawn and stretch. Imagine if that yawn was a struggle. Imagine if breathing was a daily concern. Jill's in studio guest on Dream Big Radio is Laura Bonnell, a mother of not one, but two daughters with the disease Cystic Fibrosis. Find out how Laura has maneuvered her life for the last 20+ years with what is her "new normal" and the foundation "The Bonnell Foundation - RoadMap to CF" she has created on behalf of all families who have been affected by this disease. It is so inspiring!

Psychotherapist Liz Tupling of Soul Growth Psychological Services joins Jill in the Empower Radio studios again! This time Jill and Liz tackle the topic of rejection. How we resist and react strongly to the prospect of being rejected. When in fact if we accepted and were in allowance of doors closing and things not transpiring, we could be “in flow”.

Tradition!! Tradition!!! With the 4th of July on it’s way, Jill Jack is Live From Torch Lake!! Jill discusses the yin and the yang of tradition! The importance of tradition. How the security of traditions can squash new creative ways of thinking, and some traditions you just don’t mess with - like Jill’s annual trip to the beautiful Torch Lake Michigan with her friends. 10 years and still going!

Gratitude - we talk a lot about it. But do we really understand the true meaning. When life throws continual curve balls are you really able to find gratitude? Jill's guest knows all too well about the hardships of life, yet she considers herself to be the "Gratitude Lady". Learn how Amy Futrell Martocci pulls up her boot straps everyday and kicks butt with her "all in" approach to Living Grateful. A life story you don't want to miss!

Guest Professor Paul Patton and Jill Jack were introduced to each other during a Dream Big pitch to the Trinity House Theatre Board of Directors. They realized they both had an undying passion for the arts and the importance of being a part of a keeping the arts alive in communities! Tune in to what will surely be a very passionate discussion.

Through her own life experiences Jill Jack discusses how our thoughts create our reality. Do you like what you are experiencing? If not, change your thoughts and life will change with you!

Music in itself is such a gift to the world. But without music lovers it would not sustain. Craig Carrick is a selfless promoter of music and the musician. Jill Jack chats with Craig asking the real question what is it about music that moves Craig to continually and tirelessly create opportunities for music to be shared to all the masses.

Musician, Photographer, Blogge, and Survivor Misty Lyn joins Jill Jack in the studio to discuss witnessing and sharing life through the creative process

Overnight success? Probably not. Most success of any kind take dedication of long hours, blood, sweat and tears. Jill Jack discusses what it is like for her guest Dr. Scott Wilkinson, a third generation ophthalmologist, dedicating years, time and finances to create a musical beyond his dreams. A musical that Jill is sure will be on Broadway someday! www.bonhoefferthemusical.com/

Dreams can come true. Anything is possible. It's just that first step, that small leap of faith. The universe is just waiting for you. So what made Catherine McLogan, a retired teacher, decide at age 67 to finally take that leap and accomplish a dream she never thought possible? Once you hear her sing, you'll be so glad she did!

Epiphanies can come at anytime. Jill Jack discusses how laying in bed for a month with whooping cough proved to be a game changer! And also an eye-opener to defining our Own individual self-care processes.

Detroit's very own songbird will be joining Jill Jack to discuss the bigger picture. While Audra is known for being an incredible songwriter, performer and artist, she is also known to be a dedicated and involved member of her community.