Adventurous Disappointments

Claire Person has always been a planner. After a cancer diagnosis at 28 uprooted her life, she talks about how it provided her a change in perspective, and personal growth helped her to see things differently. Claire is an accountant by day and enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband, Dalton, reside in their hometown of Fort Smith. Claire enjoys giving back to the community that raised her.

Evan Axelbank is host of the podcast Axelbank Reports History and Today. Originally from New York City, he has worked as a news reporter for 15 years and very clearly loves his work. In this episode, Evan talks about the roles that grandparents play and the harsh contrast that comes with not having them around anymore.

Dylan Owen is a husband, father, teacher, and coach. Five years ago, he was recently married and starting his dream job. Dylan discusses with me just how coincidentally pieces of his life have fallen together. What seemed like a low point in college ended up guiding him to exactly where he needed to be. A baseball injury during this time indirectly led him to both his wife and his job. Dylan now shares the life lessons he's experienced during the low points to positively impact his students and players.

Caleb McClanahan describes himself as a husband and father first. While baseball played a huge role in his life, he is careful not to be defined by the sport. That being said, he was a very talented athlete. By the end of his senior year of college, Caleb was a nationally top-ranked collegiate pitcher. He had no injuries and a bright future ahead in professional baseball. And then...he wasn’t drafted. It wasn’t until Caleb received a phone call later on that he would finally discover what really happened. Instead of becoming angry and bitter, he’s thankful. He’s proud of his family and the journey that’s helped shape who he is today.

Sarah McClanahan is a K-5 school counselor in Georgia. She enjoys educating children, teens, and adults about bullying. Through a tough high school experience, she shows that disappointments are a chance for resiliency and an opportunity to serve others. Listen to Sarah describe how her disappointments led to her greatest successes in life.

Nearly a decade after self-publishing her first novel, Quinn Loftis has seen success that few authors do. Her first novel has been downloaded over one million times and another made the USA Today Bestseller list. Although proud of her accomplishments as an author, Quinn is open about the most overlooked blessing she has — her very existence. Listen to this award winning author share how bipolar disorder led to two suicide attempts and how she uses her platform to help others struggling with mental health.

Calebe Guerra moved abroad ten years ago from his native Brazil. On the cusp of finishing a Master's degree in Ancient Chinese Literature, he had no plans of leaving his home of nearly a decade. However, early into 2020, Calebe suddenly found himself dropping everything and heading back home to Brazil. Listen to this incredible first-hand account of leaving behind a life in Wuhan, China. 

Jessica DeLoach has spent the past fourteen years assisting in political campaigns. She recently worked on a Presidential campaign and can often be seen making appearances on national and international news networks. Currently, Jessica serves as Director of Business Development and Communications for The Well News in Washington, D. C. However, as it turns out, a life in politics leads way to a number of adventurous disappointments.

After devoting years of her life to competing for the title of Miss Arkansas, Bailey opens up about how the loss of one dream led to new goals. Hear how she’s taken her talents off the stage and into managing a successful business. You can follow Bailey on Instagram @baileymosesbarger and her social media management business @socialgridmediallc.