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The Star's Sam McDowell joins the show for some CBB and Chiefs talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 216 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by the CEO & Owner of Wesley Financial Group & Medical House Calls, Chuck McDowell!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to interview Chuck McDowell, a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of Wesley Financial Group. We discuss the importance of marketing, overcoming adversity, and the journey of entrepreneurship. Chuck shares his personal story of resilience, the lessons learned from failure, and the significance of faith in business. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of building a business, the importance of community, and the mental aspects of being an entrepreneur. Chuck's upcoming book is also highlighted, emphasizing the unique mindset required for success in business.Key Points:- Marketing is essential for business success today.- Failure is a valuable teacher in the journey of entrepreneurship.- Touching the line means doing your best every day.- Every setback can lead to a greater opportunity.- Entrepreneurship requires a unique mindset and resilience.- Building a business is about more than just making money.- Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.- Community support is vital for entrepreneurs.- Success is not just about luck; it's about hard work.- The journey of entrepreneurship is often a mental struggle.About our guest: Chuck McDowell is Chairman of Wesley, LLC and the Founder & CEO of Wesley Financial Group, a nationally recognized consumer rights advocacy firm that specializes in timeshare cancellations. Since its founding, Wesley Financial Group has helped more than 50,000 families eliminate timeshare mortgage debt and was honored on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2021. In 2023, McDowell acquired Medical House Calls, a concierge urgent care practice based in Middle Tennessee. The company has already surpassed 50,000 patient visits and continues to expand into additional markets. Beyond business, McDowell is a committed community leader. He serves on the board of The Jason Foundation and supports a variety of local organizations, including Friends of Franklin Parks, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, and the Franklin Christmas Parade. He is currently authoring his first book on entrepreneurial leadership and resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Jo Ellen. McDowell attended Middle Tennessee State University.Follow and contact:Instagram: @chuckmcdowellwesley.com**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter
The Star's Sam McDowell returns to the show and talks CBB, CFB, and Chiefs 4th Down Decision making!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NAIA women's tournament is heading to the championship site in Pensacola to determine a champ for 2025 next week.Top-ten ranked Truett McConnell head coach David McDowell breaks down the season, time in the AAC, and their win in their opening match that sends them to Florida
Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're helping you rewire your nervous system so that you can create real connection with your partner.Diane is an Emotional Safety Expert and creator of the Brain-to-Heart Code™. She helps high-responsibility, emotionally intelligent individuals end the brain hijack, rewire their safety reflexes, and rebuild deep, grounded connections without needing their partner to change first.She's not here to hand you more tools. She's here to help you flip your internal Safety Switch, so love no longer feels like a performance, and partnership feels like home again. This work was born from lived experience. Diane didn't grow up with emotional safety. She had to teach her nervous system what calm connection actually feels like and she's helped hundreds of others do the same.If your relationship feels like walking on eggshells, or you're the one holding it all together, this conversation is for you.Connect with Diane Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/https://www.facebook.com/diane.relationship.coach/https://www.instagram.com/diane_pqc/www.powerfulquestionscoaching.comGrab the freebie here: https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/the-brain-to-heart-mini-course===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/
Don catches up with friends of the show Matt Shura, Captain Bill, Sheriff Wynn, Chris Rich, and James Gougnhour.
We're thrilled to have Erin Jeanne McDowell back on the show! Erin is a baker, teacher, video host, and cookbook author known for her joyful approach to baking and her unparalleled pie expertise. She's the author of “The Fearless Baker,” “The Book On Pie,” and “Savory Baking,” and hosts the “Happy Baking” YouTube series. She also writes a Substack newsletter of the same name.Erin joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her lifelong love of pie—thanks to her grandmother's kitchen—and some of the very first pies she ever baked. Then, they dive deep into Erin's Black-Bottom Pecan Pie from “The Book On Pie.” Erin shares her expertise on everything from achieving your perfect butter-piece size (if you know, you know) to rolling, crimping, parbaking, and building that delicious black-bottom layer.Whether you're prepping for Thanksgiving or simply love learning from one of the greats, this episode is the ultimate pie master class. So, grab your rolling pin—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Click here for Erin's Black-Bottom Pecan Pie recipe. Thank you to Diamond Nuts & California Prunes for their support. Subscribe or pre-order The Cake IssueJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereVisit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Erin: Instagram, Substack, YouTube, “The Book On Pie” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook
Do you agree with the Supreme Court's ruling that Christian-focused RE classes are unlawful? Frank spoke to TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell and Jack Russell from Parents for Inclusive Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Star's Sam McDowell joins us for some local College Hoops talk, and we talk Chiefs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heather McDowell Macleod's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Positivity, Empathy, Developer, Communication & Includer Heather lives in Southern California with her husband, David, and their kids. Having grown up on CRU staff as the daughter of the McDowells, ministry has always been close to her heart. After six years of working directly with young adults, she recently stepped into the role of Director of Development at OC United. OC United is committed to keeping families together, preventing kids from entering foster care, and helping communities thrive through both prevention and intervention services. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths
Sunday Morning, November 16, 2025Given by Dr. Mark McDowell | RTS HoustonSession 4Faithful Conference at Christ Covenant ChurchThe Beauty of God's Goodness: The Courage to be Content in ChristWatch on YouTubeDownload our mobile app
Rev. McDowell explains the power behind seeing your body as a divine manifestation of God-life. He also teaches how to think properly about your body and how to speak spiritual words to your body to cultivate divine health. Find Rev. Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dagen McDowell, anchor and analyst on the Fox Business Network and co-host of The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell at 6 PM ET, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down what's next for Chuck Schumer after Democrats lost the shutdown fight and finally agreed to reopen the government, despite not getting much in return for their shutdown effort. McDowell discussed how some Democrats eventually realized that helping Americans mattered more than political posturing. McDowell also weighed in on two of Trump's new economic pitches, including a proposed “tariff dividend” check, and his idea for a 50-year mortgage plan. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The KC Star's Sam McDowell stops by for some NFL, Chiefs, Broncos, and College Football talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lori McDowell's BIO: Dr. Lori McDowell is an international speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Reimagine U Strategies. She inspires audiences worldwide with talks that blend personal story, mindset mastery, and actionable clarity—helping others lead with purpose, courage, and joy. Lori is also the creator of Done-For-You Transformational Retreats, partnering with heart-centered coaches to design powerful, soul-aligned experiences without stress or overwhelm. With decades of experience in engineering, leadership, and event design, she brings a unique mix of strategy, creativity, and heart to everything she does. Lori's mission is to help others build extraordinary lives—for themselves and those they serve. In this episode, Virginia and Lori talked about: From engineering to entrepreneurship Principles of reinvention How to deal with negative emotions The journey to soul alignment How Lori is getting clients from her network Takeaways: If you are stuck, reinvent yourself! Help is available if you'll just ask Declutter your internal environment Build your business around what you're good at and what you love Enthusiasm=Energy Connect with Lori on social media accounts to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively: LinkedIn URL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimcdowell/ Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/lori.mcdowell.5/ Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/lori.mcdowell.5/ Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/
Michael Stephen Brown is both a fantastic pianist and composer, and in this episode you'll be hearing some excerpts from his upcoming album Twelve Blocks, which is a very personal project for him of chamber music and solo piano pieces. You'll hear the stories and personal connections with each of these works that he's composed. He shared his experiences at several inspiring arts residencies including living in Aaron Copland's house unplugged from the internet, his close friendship with the late Shirley Perle, and his research into Felix Mendelssohn's relationship with Delphine von Schauroth and her compositions. We talked about the importance of removing the stigma from getting therapy and providing more affordable access to mental health support to those in the performing arts through his support of Creative Care. and his longstanding collaboration with cellist and comedian Nick Canellakis; you'll also be hearing a clip of one of their performances. At the core of this interview are Michael's broad interests and how he reflects his curiosity and love of storytelling in his creative work. There's lots more to this in-depth episode, and all the music you'll be hearing is composed by Michael; have a look at the show notes for all the links.Photo: Sofian Kahn(00:00) Intro(02:31)learning composition and piano from age of 5, teachers Rothgarber, Julliard, Lowenthal, Adler(06:16) 12 Blocks with clip, Ursula Oppens, Jerome Lowenthal(08:32) more previews of 12 Blocks with clips, Osmo Vänskä, Erin Keefe, Yaddo residency, Lake Alan, Love's Lives Lost, Susanna Phillips, SPA trio, Paul Neubauer(18:35) inspiration from poetry and personal relationships, clip Breakup Etude for Right Hand Alone(21:45) McDowell artist retreat, Carnival of Endangered Wonders(29:23) Andràs Schiff mentorship(31:05) Delphine von Schauroth and Felix Mendelssohn(34:55) other linked episodes and how to support this series(35:50) Aaron Copland residency
The Chiefs have crossed the halfway point of their schedule, and if the season ended today they wouldn't be in the playoffs. It's a strange place to be for the team that's played in five of the last six Super Bowls. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, Star columnist Sam McDowell shares his thoughts on where thing stand with the Chiefs, starting with Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The sequence at the end of the first half in which the Chiefs settled for a field goal from the 1, was critical in the outcome, according to McDowell. As the Chiefs head into a bye week, we look at the second half of the season and speculate what it's going to take to make the postseason for an 11th straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KC Star Columnist Sam McDowell joins us to break down the Chiefs deadline stance, the Bills loss, and some local College Hoops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textWhat does it really take to reinvent your life after decades in a stable career? In this inspiring episode of Light Up Your Worth, host Debbie McAllister sits down with Dr. Lori McDowell, CEO of Reimagined You Strategies and author of The Reinvention Mindset, to explore how transformation begins with the courage to listen to your intuition and trust your worth.After a 30-year career in chemical engineering, Lori found herself yearning for more meaning and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that fulfillment isn't found in titles or paychecks—it's found in alignment with who you truly are. Lori shares how embracing her reinvention mindset led her from corporate America to becoming a speaker, author, and mindset coach, helping others uncover their authentic selves.In this heartfelt conversation, Lori and Debbie dive into:
It's "Draft Week" here at The Shotgun Start! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube for this Monday episode, kicking things off with an NFL Minute celebrating a miraculous win by the Bears on Sunday afternoon. Andy is riding high while Brendan is down in the dumps about his Commies and the latest Jayden Daniels injury. Having just re-signed with Smash GC, Graeme McDowell is NOT down in the dumps and instead is positioning himself for a run as the European Ryder Cup captain in 2027. Speaking to Bunkered, McDowell said that he'd like to be the "olive branch" that brings European golf back together and that the divisiveness in the game has come from the top players and not guys like him trying to "eke out a living." Andy and Brendan go off on these quotes, citing McDowell's LIV earnings and reported signing bonus and wondering why he's no longer a DP World Tour member, which seems to be a disqualifying factor in being the next captain. In other LIV/DP World Tour news, Tom McKibbin went wire-to-wire in Hong Kong to secure an invite to the 2026 Masters and an exemption into the Open Championship. Brendan suggests LIV should prop McKibbin up as the prime example of playing a worldwide schedule that still allows pathways into the major championships that do not involve OWGR points. Andy then debuts the much-anticipated 2026 TGL Power Rankings as the league approaches season two. Who does he have ranked first? You'll have to listen to find out! "Draft Week" then gets underway as Andy, Brendan, and PJ draft players as if they were handing out sponsor exemptions to their own tournaments. This popularity-focused draft goes for more rounds than expected, allowing for some insane picks to come into play by the end. To close things out, the "Internet Invitational" is briefly discussed after Andy watched the first week's episodes on Halloween night.
Marcy Dermansky is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Hurricane Girl, Very Nice, The Red Car, Bad Marie, and Twins. She has received fellowships from McDowell and the Edward F Albee Foundation. She lives with her daughter in Montclair, NJ. Today we are discussing Hot Air (Knopf, 2025) Recommended Books: Emily Adrian, Seduction Theory Jessica Francis King, Fonseca Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marcy Dermansky is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Hurricane Girl, Very Nice, The Red Car, Bad Marie, and Twins. She has received fellowships from McDowell and the Edward F Albee Foundation. She lives with her daughter in Montclair, NJ. Today we are discussing Hot Air (Knopf, 2025) Recommended Books: Emily Adrian, Seduction Theory Jessica Francis King, Fonseca Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Marcy Dermansky is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Hurricane Girl, Very Nice, The Red Car, Bad Marie, and Twins. She has received fellowships from McDowell and the Edward F Albee Foundation. She lives with her daughter in Montclair, NJ. Today we are discussing Hot Air (Knopf, 2025) Recommended Books: Emily Adrian, Seduction Theory Jessica Francis King, Fonseca Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at “Bon Appétit Bake Club.”In this episode of Bon Appétit Bake Club, hosts Shilpa and Jesse team up with pie expert Erin Jeanne McDowell, author of “The Book on Pie,” to tackle listener questions on how to bake the perfect pie.You can listen to all episodes of BA Bake Club here: swap.fm/l/ba-bakeclub-msr
Do you need help to manifest the life you desire? It's possible to have the success you want whether it's career or personal. Rev. McDowell describes the spiritual mindset needed to produce consistent success in your life. Find Rev Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KC Star Columnist Sam McDowell joins us to talk KU/K-State, Chiefs, and Mizzou!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in to hear about the rich history of McDowell and see what God has done in the last 30 years! He is faithful.
In today's polarized landscape, libraries face two key challenges: the difficulty of turning raw data into narratives that effectively advocate for libraries, and the ethical complexities of representing communities in these stories. In Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narratives for Advocacy and Impact (ALA, 2025), Kate McDowell empowers librarians and information professionals to transform data into ethical, compelling narratives that connect with communities and advocate for their organizations. This book teaches both the practicalities of data storytelling and introduces critical approaches that ensure stories are inclusive, socially just, and impactful. Readers will find the book essential for communicating library value to help secure funding, resources, and community support. This conversation makes reference to Kate McDowell's webinar about the book; view it here on YouTube. Dr. Kate McDowell is Professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Her interdisciplinary work examines how storytelling plays a vital role in humanizing data analysis and communication. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In today's polarized landscape, libraries face two key challenges: the difficulty of turning raw data into narratives that effectively advocate for libraries, and the ethical complexities of representing communities in these stories. In Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narratives for Advocacy and Impact (ALA, 2025), Kate McDowell empowers librarians and information professionals to transform data into ethical, compelling narratives that connect with communities and advocate for their organizations. This book teaches both the practicalities of data storytelling and introduces critical approaches that ensure stories are inclusive, socially just, and impactful. Readers will find the book essential for communicating library value to help secure funding, resources, and community support. This conversation makes reference to Kate McDowell's webinar about the book; view it here on YouTube. Dr. Kate McDowell is Professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Her interdisciplinary work examines how storytelling plays a vital role in humanizing data analysis and communication. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textJessica McDowell, Senior Vice President of North America Marketing & Digital Customer Success at TD Synnex, joins Joey Pinz to explore the future of channel partnerships. She shares her goals for the TD Synnex Inspire conference, including creating impact, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Jessica explains how TD Synnex is addressing partner challenges like cybersecurity, talent retention, and business growth—while also unveiling initiatives like AI Pioneers and Partner Link. Alongside professional insights, Jessica opens up about the role of discipline and routine in her personal life, showing how consistency and resilience power both her leadership and wellness journey.✨ Highlights:Tackling cybersecurity, human capital, and growth challenges for MSPs and partnersHow AI Pioneers is bridging the talent gap with real-world use casesThe importance of discipline, routine, and lifelong learning in leadership
KC Star Columnist Sam McDowell joins us to talk Chiefs, KU vs K-State, and which teams in the AFC are contenders!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Religious scholar and recurring guest Gavin joins Dan and Brian to discuss the long-running Brazilian series of horror films directed by, written by, and starring José Mojica Marins as "Coffin Joe" -- the monstrous, atheist, libertine undertaker. Join as they discuss Coffin Joe's persona, the religious and political context of the film, the shifting tone in the series, Marins' three-pronged approach to horror, the role of transgressive ickiness in telling a horror story, and the censorship forces on Marins. They talk through the three "main" Coffin Joe films in detail, while Gavin gives an overview of the semi-canonical outings through the decades. Gavin's "Sects, Lies, and Videotape" column: https://www.alternateending.com/blog/sects-lies-and-videotape-column-index Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/
The Star's Sam McDowell returns this week for some in-depth Chiefs talk, plus college football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rev. McDowell teaches how to use the power of imagination to create the healthy, happy, and prosperous life you desire. Find Rev. Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rev. McDowell gives his insight on a recent speech by NBA hall of fame basketball player, Magic Johnson, about how he manifests his ideas, through planning and working for three years, to produce a profitable business. Rev. McDowell explains how you can use this strategy for any goal and he gives you the steps needed to maximize your goal achievement. Find Rev. Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The KC Star's Sam McDowell joins us for some reaction the Royals season and their presser from today, some Chiefs talk, and a little college football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a Ryder Cup Recap show and host Gary Williams was joined by Graeme McDowell and Dan Hicks. Hicks got us started talking about the comeback and when it started to materialize but admitted that the night before preparation was done for topics to discuss on tv should the blowout continue and they needed to fill air time. McDowell, a Ryder Cup winner himself, discussed how Europe has been able to build on their success over the years and has been able to deliver with messaging, visuals, inspirations and more. He also talked about how tight it got Sunday but knew that Shane Lowry was built for the moment. Finally he talked about Rory McIlroy's evolution on the Ryder Cup and how the team knew he was the future and nurtured him during his first appearance and how that has taken hold.
Rev. McDowell interviews the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins about Colin Tipping's book “Radical Self-Forgiveness” and how to rid yourself of shame and guilt. The steps needed work through releasing the past to experiencing self-love are explained Find Rev Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam McDowell of the KC Star joins us to talk Mike Gundy, Eli Drinkwitz, and some Chiefs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rev. McDowell teaches what he considers “The Three Life Questions.” The questions are: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going? Find Rev. Gaylon McDowell on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices