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We'll talk about all things positive to brighten your day and light up the world around you. We'll talk to ordinary folks doing extraordinary things, hear amazing stories, figure out how to navigate life's stresses, and get a little creative! We all have the power to change the world...find out how and live your best life.

Kari Alexander


    • Jan 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES

    5 from 28 ratings Listeners of Kari The Light that love the show mention: story at a time, saving lives, one story, positive, light, stories, great.



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    Latest episodes from Kari The Light

    Kentucky Tornados: Surviving the Storm & Recovery Efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 31:03


    Kentucky Tornados: Surviving the Storm and Recovery Efforts:   A community of refugees are ripped from their homes and lives are taken.  Hear how the community is rallying around these survivors who barely know English, have no roots in America and have already survived some of the most unimaginable tragedies. 

    The Global Teaching Project: Changing education in rural America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 28:41


    The Global Teaching Project: Changing Education in Rural America.  Founder Matt Dolan tells us how his organization is helping to re-think the teaching crisis in areas such as Mississippi and Kentucky.  He's using tech and some of the countries greatest minds.  Find out how Ivy League professors, grads, and scientists are working in some of our most forgotten places.

    Burned as a Witch: The Legend of Leah Smock" by Kay Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 41:31


    Hear the unbelievable true story of a beautiful 22-year-old girl burned as a witch.  Why did she spark so much fear in the hearts of people?  Does she still haunt their descendents?  What can we learn from the fear of the unknown?  We'll talk to Author Kay Hamilton about the spirit of Leah and the power she still wields today.

    Eileen and Callie's Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 40:04


    Dr. Natalie Ellington plans a bash that changes that lives of girls aging out of foster care.  Find out what she does and how you can help on this week's Kari The Light.

    Gilbert & Busfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 55:43


    Kari Alexander talks lost teeth, wrestling bears and haunted houses with Laura Ingalls from "Little House on the Prairie"...Melissa Gilbert and multi-talented Timothy Busfield from "Thirty Something," "West Wing," "Designated Survior," and so much more!!!  It's a fun, light-hearted conversation that delves into the future of Live theater and the impact of Covid on entertainment.

    The Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 19:18


    Meet the first Illuminator Award winner and learn how she's impacting the world...while navigating high school.  Plus, we've got tips on how to increase joy, peace and happiness in your life!

    Illuminator Award Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 56:10


    Shining the light on anxiety and depression in kids and learning how to navigate Alzheimer's Disease.  This week's illuminator nominees give us helpful advice for battling these struggles in the brain.

    Illuminator Award Part Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 52:52


    Two amazing women help to incubate businesses and young minds in Northern California.  Find out what they're up to and how you can get involved!

    Illuminator Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 47:34


    Meet two new nominees who are using their talents to feed the hungry and support those out on the frontlines of pandemic.  It all started with a PB&J and a different look at Thanksgiving!!  Find out how on this week's Kari the Light!

    The Illuminator Awards Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 44:39


    Meet three people sharing their time and talent to help make the world a better place. Listen to their stories and over the next few weeks pick who you believe should receive this year's Illuminator Award.

    Your Dream Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 41:22


    Susan DeLorenzo gives advice on how you can believe and achieve your dreams!  Get tips that will transform the latest chapter in your journey bringing more joy, peace and love!

    Who We Are Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 39:09


    As the pandemic hits a woman is stripped of everything she knows.  Michelle Fishburne turns her drive onto the road of self-discovery...criss-crossing the U-S in an RV...recording your stories and asking everyone the question: Who are we now?

    The Man Behind the Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 35:02


    Hear the amazing story of Glenn Weiss. He's that guy pulling all the strings and levers at the world's most famous shows. Learn how finding his passion changed his life...taking him from a C student to the top of the mountain in his field, how the pandemic forced a new level of creativity, and the lasting impact 2020 will have on the industry.

    Be Still

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 37:11


    Finding freedom after tragedy and filling your heart with joy! Hear the incredibly tragic, yet joyful story of Rachel Faulkner Brown. It's a journey of amazing belief and perseverance.

    The Sweet Sound of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 15:20


    It's National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Hear the story of how one man's small act of kindness changed the life of a woman living on the street.

    Kicking it at Mardi Gras with Reunion Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 26:20


    Learn how a pair of new shoes can help transition the homeless off the streets of New Orleans.

    Girls and Woman in Sports Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 24:26


    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Make History on and Off the field when it comes to women in sports. We'll hear about the Super Bowl, innovative scholarships for women in football and community initiatives that connect women and the game.

    Arrested Developments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 43:37


    TV Personality Mark S. Allen talks about how getting arrested changed his life for the better. Not only, did he get on a new path in life.. he made a new close friend in the process...none other than his arresting officer.

    50 Over 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 35:17


    It's never too late to create the life you've always dreamed of... Maria Leonard Olsen shares her journey and gives us tips on how to reframe the next chapter of your life.

    The Gift of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 24:31


    A woman gives birth to twins and then suddenly is in a fight for her life. Learn how a stranger pulled her from the brink of death.

    Passages: A Journey of connecting the world through faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 26:23


    Learn about a fascinating leadership program..taking American Students to Israel to learn more about their Christian faith while exploring other cultures, politics, religions, and history.. The focus is on how we are alike instead of how we are different. Take the same steps as Jesus, see the spot you've learned about in scripture...let the Bible come to life while finding unity in the world. We'll learn more about this program and its success next on Kari The Light.

    Museum of the Bible: It's not just a museum...it's an experience that stirs your heart and rocks your soul!! ---Jeremy Johnson, Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 39:52


    Learn about fascinating programs, interesting history and a spiritual awakening in the power center of the World. This one has got to go on your bucket list. Find out why this week on Kari The Light.

    Superstar Chris Jericho's Words of Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 54:09


    How to achieve the impossible dream, the key to making life even better, and how his family's not just surviving but thriving in their battle against Type 1 diabetes.

    GlowMedia Project: Raising the Curtain on Mental Illness and Depression in Teens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 36:27


    Hear the story of one mom who lost her son...and turned her pain into helping other families battling mental illness and depression. We'll talk to Trish Glowacki and Psychiatrist Andrea Hansell about the warning signs and what you can do to help. It's vital information we can use at any age.

    Strategic Moves: For your Brain and Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 50:33


    We'll talk to Chess Masters on ways to connect online while sharpening your problem-solving abilities and award-winning designer Kathy Anderson gives us advice on key pieces that can chase away the winter blahs inside your home!

    Surviving Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 45:17


    Tips for talking turkey not politics this holiday weekend, help when it comes to the frustrations of hearing loss, and ideas for the perfect gift. Be sure to grab advice from three top-notch experts this week on Kari The Light!

    Winning at Life with Annika Sorenstam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:07


    The Greatest Female Golfer of All-Time talks to us about how to win at life: "Hubby, kids, and your own personal goals." She's got some simple strategies that can elevate your game when it comes to happiness! Plus, remember that couple who got engaged at the Emmy's? We'll check in with the bride-to-be and hear a love story many parents can relate to! Jan Svendsen gives us advice on growing with balance, self-care, and lots of love!

    Served Like A Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 27:43


    Documentary Film Maker and philanthropist, Lysa Heslov explores Women in the military: their power, resilience and struggles. Plus, she talks to us about Children Mending Hearts and how empathy can save the world

    women documentary filmmaker served like a girl
    Dan Rather: What Unites Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 32:09


    Legendary Journalist Dan Rather talks about what unites us as a country, how we pulled through the turbulent 1960s and ways to heal after a contentious Presidential election.

    Carnegie's Legend & Intuition Evolution.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 30:04


    One of the richest men the world has ever seen...he gives all of his money away before his death...Yet, his home holds its own story..two bodies hidden in the walls of the castle. We'll learn about the legend of Andrew Carnegie, his giving spirit and the ghosts that haunt his home. Plus, what's that little voice inside you trying to tell you and why is it important. We'll find out how to harness your intuition with the founder of Intuition Evolution.

    Points of Connection & Kids & Technology!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 37:15


    Artist Jefre Manuel transforms his journey with heart disease into an interactive exhibit using art to educate and inspire people to follow their passion, and the ultimate frustration....kids and tech!! We'll talk to an expert about how to navigate through the contentious battle field, dangers you should look for online, and how you can achieve family harmony.

    Episode 5: Passion with a Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 27:37


    One woman's story of how God rescued her and how she is now trying to save as many kids as possible in foster care. Learn about her Passion with a Purpose.

    Episode 4: A Spooky Little Halloween & The Great Grass Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 24:34


    Creative tips on how to take your Halloween virtual and on your mark, get set....and hit the grass! It’s a race across America on lawnmowers! Find out how racers survived relying exclusively Blute on the kindness of strangers!

    Episode 2: God's Pit Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 27:38


    Founder Randy Johnson tells us how a deadly tornado destroyed a town, but birthed a crusade to help rebuild lives that continues decades later. Find out how you can help those brought to their knees by disaster and how in the darkest of days the beauty of humanity shines through.

    Episode 3: It's On! & Just Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 32:18


    Just breathe. That simple trick can help eliminate stress and improve your health...it even works for the special forces. We'll learn how yoga helps soldiers with PTSD. Plus, It's On! We'll learn how to log on and shop while helping out a great cause. Learn how two women have turned their passion into helping others.

    Episode 1: Saving Lives. One Story at a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 29:03


    Jurgen Mollers, PhD talks about how your story impacts the world. Learn how to make history and make an impact on generations to come.

    Saving Lives. One Story at a Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 29:03


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