The Mary Gardner Show

This time on The Mary Gardner Show it's a look at how people can end up in politics! Chris Messina is running for Orange County Mayor and tells us about what role means, what it does, and what he'll make it do! The big local matters matter big! And who is Mary's YOU ROCK for this week?

This time on the Mary Gardner Show it's a big look at energy! Mary talks with Rachel Griffith about her work as Senior VP at King Operating Corporation! They're involved with the oil and gas industry, and we learn about major opportunities utilizing the power of... power! But Rachel wasn't born with a silver gas pump in her hand, we learn about her amazing story that brought her here, including humanitarian work living in Kenya. We discuss how to improve your chances in the business world, and find out who's Mary's YOU ROCK for this week! 

This time on The Mary Gardner Show we talk with Patrick Chapin! After ten years at Disney he took what he learned and found new worlds to apply it to including the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce! Now he's helping kids as the director of Camp Boggy Creek. It's an incredible journey of leadership, purpose, and the power of serving others! 

This time on the Mary Gardner Show we’re learning about leadership! Chris Ice is live in the studio with Mary! We walk the leadership tightrope with Chris, he’s  been president of Ave Maria University, but that’s not the only hat he’s worn! He’s been an author, a motivational speaker, and he’s even played baseball! 

This time on The Mary Gardner Show we talk with Cindy Price about life and life transitions! Cindy's the founder of AskTheMoneyLady.com and the author of The 7 Ls of Financial Planning. When faith and finance meet how can we really know what stewardship means? What ages need what sorts of investing? And who's Mary's YOU ROCK this week? 

This time on The Mary Gardner show we talk with Dr. John Havlik! Navy SEAL is just one of the many roles he’s filled so far in his life! What can we learn from swimming? How can you get that champion mindset?  What’s a “battle rhythm” and where can you apply it in your daily life? What roles can faith and family play in leadership? 

This time on the Mary Gardner Show we talk with Sean Swarner! He's overcome the Himalayas and Hodgkin's! The first guy to conquer Mt Everest AND cancer (one of those TWICE!) has an inspirational tale about overcoming the challenges presented by life. He's climbed the Seven Summits with one lung, what can you do? And find out who's the YOU ROCK for this week!

This time on the Mary Gardner Show we talk with Derreck Kayongo! He's from Uganda, he's built a life in the USA, and he's making the world a better (smelling) place! He's the man behind the Global Soap Project! We also learn about chemicals in our food and lots of life advice! And find out who is Mary's "YOU ROCK" this week!

Listening to The Mary Gardner Show isn't a herculean task, but today it's an olympic one! Mary chats with Ruben Gonzalez! He's competed in the Winter Games four times (and he's working on number five!) with hard work and guts! He shares his story of faith and achievement showing up how you're never too old to follow your dreams! And just who's Mary's YOU ROCK for this week?

Dwight Bain joins Mary on this episode of the Mary Garnder show! It's a look at America's youth and what we can do to help them succeed in life! What role can meaningful work play in their lives? And what about faith? Get empowered with Mary Gardner (and find out who's this week YOU ROCK!) on another wisdom-filled installment of The Mary Gardner Show!

This time on The Mary Gardner Show we're talking with bestselling author Simon T. Bailey. He's a professional speaker who grew into the role after a surprising interaction at Disney World! Learn about the creative spirit of God in your soul! What problem were you created to solve? There's lessons in humility and growth and lots on leadership! 

This time on the Mary Gardner Show it's a look at LIVING faith and TAKING action! We talk with Andrae Bailey, founder of Breaking Through and the president of Change Everything.  What can we do about the mental health crisis in America's youth? What about Truth in modern society! Learn about the conversations to have with your family and get equipped for today's world! 

This time Jary Gardner talks with Coach Jim Johnson about high school basketball and motivating the next generation! Coach Johnson hit worldwide fame for his role in the inspirational story of the young boy "JMac"! Learn about how to truly accomplish! It's the power of the human spirit, passion, and perseverance! Oprah and Kobe Bryant are just two of the celebs who pop up along the journey! Discover how to make an environment where the underdogs in your life can thrive! 

This time on The Mary Gardner Show we hear Mary talk with Deborah Gardner about Deborah's amazing career, everything from an investor entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, emcee, researcher, podcaster, and competitive performance expert! Scoring a Guinness World Record, sports broadcasting, and getting crowned Mrs. America are just a few of the achievements she's got under her belt.

This week we talk with Judy Henderson! She's got an amazing story of being imprisoned wrongly for over thirty years! It's inspiring, courageous, and at times heartbreaking. Mary discusses Judy's book "When The Light Finds Us" and how she's become a source of strength to those around her! Learn life lessons about love and leadership with this episode of The Mary Gardner Show. Hear chilling tales of survival behind bars! And what's this about Grandma's whisker?

This time on the Mary Gardner Show it's a fantastic tale of growth and gratitude! Mary talks with Thayne Martin about his amazing journey out of darkness. This week's show gets into sensitive subjects as we hear how Thayne moved beyond a traumatic childhood and dissociative identity disorder. Hear his story of how a near-death experience changed everything!

This time Mary Gardner talks with Tim Taylor about his website TheGreatDiscovery.com and his vision of empowering you to share your expertise! Hear his story from ministry to marketing and beyond! Learn about reaching audiences in a over a hundred twenty languages! And discover who's the YOU ROCK for this week!

This time on the Mary Gardner show we talk with  Marnie Forasteri Zettler! Her story travels the world from growing up in the Dominican Republic, to the exotic orient working with CNN investigating Yakuza prostitution rings, partnering with Verizon, even teaching preschool! It's another great conversation about leadership and faith with Mary. Find out who's this week's "You Rock!" too! 

Today’s show brings together faith, creativity, stewardship, and courage.
Alicia Kaufman is someone who inspires you to think outside the box, to steward resources well, and to approach business with joy, hospitality, and faith.
Learn about hospitality, new income with what you already have, crypto opportunities, and find out who the picks are this week for YOU ROCK!