We’re looking at how Jennifer Hudson lost American Idol in 7th place and then turned around and won an Oscar. It’s the ultimate proof that hearing a "no" is usually just a detour, not the end of the road. Success is never a straight line, and sometimes those big setbacks are just clearing the path for something much better. We’re digging into why losing the match doesn't mean you've lost the game and how to totally redefine what "winning" actually means. If you're feeling stuck in 7th place, come see why your biggest "fail" might be your best move yet.

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It's one of our favorite episodes - STUFF WE LOVE! Here we are sharing all the things that have been making life fun, enjoyable, easier, and vibrant! Maybe there's something that can enrich your life, or maybe you're searching for a solution - it could be in here! We are sharing all the stuff we are loving this Spring!

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We would absolutely LOVE to see you at our next Live Podcast Event! One lucky winner will receive a mixer or a shopping spree at Walnut Creek Cheese! All the details can be found here at our Eventbrite page! Check it out!

If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us!

If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more!

Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see products that can be shipped right to your door!

This episode was also sponsored by Creative Quo, a marketing firm in Millersburg, OH. We are working on new branding, a new website, and some new creative ways to elevate our podcast using their proven marketing strategies. If you need a second set of eyes on your business or brand, Creative Quo is where to go!

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We are diving into the recent Cracker Barrel controversy and how perspective shifted after talking to a server on the front lines. It was a powerful reminder that we rarely see the full picture at face value, and there is almost always more to the story than a headline suggests. We challenge the habit of instant judgment, asking how our world might change if we led with grace instead of assumptions. What if we admitted we don’t know the whole truth? By holding space for the unknown, we can fundamentally transform how we treat and love the people right in front of us.

THE SHOW NOTES

Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow!

We would absolutely LOVE to see you at our next Live Podcast Event! All the details can be found here at our Eventbrite page! Check it out!

If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us!

If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more!

Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

This episode was also sponsored by Creative Quo, a marketing firm in Millersburg, OH. We are working on new branding, a new website, and some new creative ways to elevate our podcast using their proven marketing strategies. If you need a second set of eyes on your business or brand, Creative Quo is where to go!