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Welcome to the You Inspire Me Podcast! The goal of this show is to spread joy, positivity, and encouragement through sharing the thoughts and perspectives of inspiring individuals. The first season of You Inspire Me is called, "A Year of Inspire," and I hope to conduct 52 interviews over the course of 2021 highlighting women who have personally inspired me! Thank you for joining us!

Hope Hack Petersen


    • May 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 21: Today Matters for Eternity with Felita Zhang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 32:02


    To Felita, inspiration is "being extremely motivated by the actions of someone [she] looks up to." Felita lives her life empowering others and finding ways to make the world a better place through all she does. Between her work mentoring other women, building biological nanomaterials in the research lab, and fostering lasting friendships, Felita is truly a rockstar!

    Episode 20: For the Good with Evan Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 36:34


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Evan Walker, a graduating West Point cadet and a Rhodes Scholar. Evan describes inspiration as a really warm feeling that is embodied by a moment of clarity or an "ah ha" moment. She also describes inspiration as "being liberated by or from something." Throughout this conversation, Evan shares practical wisdom for connecting with and supporting others while also recognizing the value and strengths within one's own identity. It is a true honor to share this conversation with you!

    Episode 19: It’s What’s in the Middle that Counts with Jordan Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 36:58


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews her incredible friend, Jordan Kelley. Jordan is a Christian, wife, dog momma to Eli, and Army Engineer Officer. She defines inspiration as internal and external things that “encourages you to drive or reach and attain goals and aspirations.” Jordan shares how she is inspired […]

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    Episode 18: Who Would You Be without the Enemy’s Lies with Katie Walter (TWINspiration Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 47:47


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope shares a joyous conversation with Katie Walter. Katie defines inspiration as "the process through which we recognize something that we're called or uniquely positioned to do." Throughout this interview, Katie walks us through her personal story in the military, marriage, and motherhood.

    Episode 17: God Allows Us to Experience Humiliations Commensurate with Our Need for Them with Mary Delvaux (TWINspiration Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 32:37


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope is able to share a joy-filled conversation with her friend and sister in Christ, Mary Delvaux. Mary shares that she views inspiration as something that is breathed into her by others and gives life to ideas that she had not known to be possible.

    Episode 16: Today is the Day the Lord has Made with Jo Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 31:52


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope had the amazing and fun chance to interview her mother-in-law, Jo Petersen.

    Episode 15: Treat Possibilities as Probabilities with Allie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 40:21


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope chats with her long-time friend, Allie Morgan! Allie is a breast cancer survivor and celebrating being cancer-free for a year and a half!

    Episode 14: Your Grace, God, I Need it Every Day with Kate Graffeo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 44:49


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviewed her inspiring friend, Kate Graffeo. Kate relates inspiration to a garden and blossoming flowers, tying that imagery to God's original creation and the inspiration he had for the world we know even before it existed. She ties this back to the theme of creativity as an inspiration in her life!

    Episode 13: God’s Love has been Poured into Our Hearts with Ellen Dunlavey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 31:44


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope had the opportunity to interview her dear friend, Ellen Dunlavey. Ellen is a wonderful friend, a true joy, and an humble servant of God.

    Episode 12: Our Deepest Fear with Cece Givens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 33:29


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Ms. Cece Givens about her passion for pursuing and educating others on holistic wellness. They discuss Cece's involvement with the yoga community, the pursuit of authenticity, and how Cece uses advocacy to inspire others.

    Episode 11: Everything is Going to Be Fine because God is in Control with Mrs. Angela Oakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:56


    On this episode, I had the phenomenal joy of chatting with Mrs. Angela Oakley. To Mrs. Oakley, inspiration "is finding motivation on a regular basis." The Oakley's are known by West Point cadets for being very generous hosts, especially for "Carnivorous Christmas" and Easter lamb decorating! Mrs. Oakley shares about being a military spouse, bringing cadets into their home, and pursuing grace in every moment.

    Episode 10: People Throw Rocks at Things that Shine with Genevieve Oakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 30:48


    On this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Miss Genevieve Oakley, a young lady currently residing in West Point, New York and in the eleventh grade. One thing you will learn from this interview is that this life has some BIG plans for Miss Genevieve Oakley!

    Episode 9: Pain is Just Weakness Leaving the Body with Hannah Waite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 36:03


    On this episode, I interview my dear friend Hannah Waite. Hannah describes inspiration as an intrinsic thing within side each of us that is motivated by external things - people, places, things, experiences, everything that happens to us! She also shares that everything inspires her, either positively or negatively, to live her life to further bring joy to others and fulfill God's plan for her life.

    Episode 8: Dwelling Together in Unity with Nako Caternor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 27:36


    On this episode, I have the great joy of chatting with my friend and classmate, Nako Caternor. Nako is a shining light for Jesus Christ and uses her gift and calling to help others on every part of her journey. She defines inspiration as, "something or someone motivating you intrinsically to make a certain type of change."

    Episode 7: Relentlessly Pursuing What Sets Your Soul on Fire with Lili Ruland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 31:32


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, I chat with my friend and West Point classmate, Lili Ruland. Lili is someone who not only pursues her own dreams but also creates her own path with a smile as she does it! Although she shares how she has faced adversity on her journey, she describes how she always makes the most out of every opportunity she has.

    Episode EXTRA 1: A Valentine’s Day Special with Hope and Parker Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 32:19


    On this {extra} episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope and Parker answer interview questions from listeners of the show! We are so grateful to have engaged and inquisitive listeners, and I hope we do not disappoint.

    Episode 6: Pressure Makes Diamonds with Chriztine Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 28:40


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Mrs. Chriztine Campbell. Chriztine is a wife, mother, and a very talented photographer. She says, " inspiration, to me, is that inside yourself," and her greatest inspiration is her father.

    Episode 5: A Spirit of Power and of Love and of Sound Mind with Jade Adler Argueta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 31:48


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Mrs. Jade Adler Argueta - a friend, sister in Christ, and one of the most positive lights Hope has the blessing to know. **Disclaimer: The topic of suicide is discussed during this episode.

    Episode 4: Suffering Produces Perseverance with Grace Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 34:24


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Mrs. Grace "Blackwell" Andrews on overcoming tribulations to find greater joy in new journeys.

    Episode 3: Fire Tests Gold with Mary Cerbone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 31:04


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope had the amazing opportunity to interview Miss Mary Cerbone, a Fulbright Scholar currently studying International Relations and Economics in Taipei, Taiwan.

    Episode 2: Turn On the Light with Ashley Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 32:53


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Miss Ashely Wolfe, friend and former roommate to Hope. Ashley currently lives in Oklahoma and is serving as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army. She says that inspiration "light a fire in your chest and makes you want to go forward and start taking action." Ashley also shares amazing advice with us on how to live fearlessly.

    Episode 1: You Don’t Have to do Anything that You Don’t Want To with Fabiola Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:25


    On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews Miss Fabiola Gonzalez, a life-long friend to Hope and passionate, musically-inspired woman. Hope and Faby talk about going through hardships, seeing the best and worst in each other, and following dreams.

    Episode 0 (Part II): Rape, Healing, Marriage Vows, and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 35:26


    On this episode, I (Hope) share my personal adventures of going to West Point and joining the Army, experiencing and overcoming a sexual assault, embarking on a Christ-filled marriage journey, and acknowledging mental health struggles during this pandemic season.

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