A Kaboo Named Giraffe

What happens when a coworker says something that soundsdirected at you... but isn't? Or when a message from your boss leaves you wondering what you did wrong?In this episode, I share two funny moments from a singleworkday that reminded me how quickly our minds fill in the blanks when we don't have all the facts. What began as a simple comment in a hallway and a brief chat message turned into a lesson about assumptions, overthinking, and theunnecessary worry we create when we jump to conclusions.Join me as I explore why it's important to pause, gather thefacts, and resist the urge to let our imagination write the story before we know the truth.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer amoment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children's books at:www.lorriedgrant.comConnect with me on social media:Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D GrantInstagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons#Overthinking #PersonalGrowth #Encouragement #StorytellingPodcast

What starts as a routine flight home from an unforgettable vacation quickly becomes something much more.In this episode, I share the story of a flight that unexpectedly turned back after an engine failure. As the cabin filled with the smell of jet fuel, passengers sat in uneasy silence. As a long row of firetrucks lined the runway below, I found myself experiencing something surprising, not panic, but clarity.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons #OvercomingChallenges

A simple salsa disaster turns into a funny, honest look at how we expect instant mastery in life. From food‑processor envy to three tragic dip attempts, this episode explores why skill takes time, why “garbage in, garbage out” really does apply, and how choosing better ingredients—literally and figuratively—changes everything. A light, relatable story about patience, practice, and learning what not to toss into the blender.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

A story about chasing someone else’s idea of success...and discovering it doesn’t fit. Lorrie reflects on her father’s long‑admired Mercedes and how true fulfillment comes from knowing what matters to you, not what looks impressive.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

What happens when old‑school bingo meets blinking electronic screens? A surprising moment becomes a powerful lesson in staying open to what we don’t yet know. This episode blends nostalgia, humor, and heart to inspire a more curious way of moving through the world.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

When I traveled to Sacramento to handle my father’s final affairs, I found his entire life gathered into a single box of small treasures. Sorting through those pieces sparked a deep reflection on what we leave behind and whether our relationships truly show the love we intend. It became a quiet reminder to live in a way that leaves fewer questions and more evidence of a life well‑loved.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

Silas’s beloved giraffe Kaboo leads to an adorable discovery about how little ones understand names and words. His perspective reminds us that feelings often come before vocabulary. This episode celebrates the beauty of seeing life through a child’s eyes.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

This week’s episode uses the childhood “spaghetti test” as a reminder that not every idea is ready the moment we toss it out. Some noodles stick, some don’t, and that’s okay. The ones that fall simply need more time, more patience, and more simmering.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

Today, I’m opening the door a little wider and sharing one of my unpublished children’s stories and the real-life moment that sparked it. We’ll explore how bravery often begins with compassion.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at: ⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast on YouTube: Kelbecca Books – YouTubeConnect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

I once over‑loved a tiny cactus… and it melted into a soggy heap. Turns out, caring too much can drown what we’re trying to protect. Some things, and some people, grow with closeness, others with space. Real love is noticing what someone actually needs.If you enjoy stories that inspire, encourage, and offer a moment of calm, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] my children’s books at:⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast on YouTube :Kelbecca Books – YouTubeConnect with me on social media:  Facebook: Kelbecca Books by Lorrie D Grant Instagram: @kelbeccabooks#StorytellersWithAMessage#InspirationalStories #LifeLessons