Amplify Hope Today

Amplify Hope Todayhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/amplify-hope-today--6896026enSelf-ImprovementAmplify Hope Todayhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/606f37c6651dc87a07ccf8aed28cb3b7.jpgAmplify Hope Todayhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/amplify-hope-today--6896026Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:01:47 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearSimon T. Bailey and Sherri Wearcarolina@hihellolabs.comAmplify Hope Today is a raw and deeply human podcast hosted by Simon T. Bailey, exploring what it means to lead, rebuild, and remain hopeful in a world marked by constant change and uncertainty. Through honest conversations about the topics most...falseb8b5ab80-ba9f-57e1-95dd-aca729fb7f6eepisodic26. You're Not Underperforming. You're Under-Recognizedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-you-re-not-underperforming-you-re-under-recognized--74929547
Most people who feel stuck at work assume they aren't doing enough. Simon T. Bailey thinks that assumption is often wrong — and that treating a recognition problem like a performance problem is why so many capable people work harder and get nowhere.

In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon introduces VITAL — Vision, Inputs, Tension, Action, and Life Source — a framework for figuring out where you're actually stuck before you start fixing the wrong thing.

He covers how to become promotable before the promotion opens, which skills hold their value in an AI-driven workplace, and how to network by adding value instead of asking for favors.

Then he takes a turn most career advice won't. Sometimes the next right action isn't doing more. It's serving someone else, getting still, listening, and reconnecting to why the work mattered in the first place.

You'll learn:

How to tell whether you're underperforming or under-recognized
How to become promotable before the promotion exists
The five skills that hold value as AI absorbs the rest: creativity, adaptability, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and storytelling
Why accountability accelerates growth faster than effort does
The difference between being busy and being effective
What to do when the next right move is stillness

You are more than your current job title, your circumstance, or this season of uncertainty. You are VITAL.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929547Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearYou may not have a performance problem. You may have a visibility problem. Most people who feel stuck at work assume they aren't doing enough. Simon T. Bailey thinks that assumption is often wrong — and that treating a recognition problem like a...
Most people who feel stuck at work assume they aren't doing enough. Simon T. Bailey thinks that assumption is often wrong — and that treating a recognition problem like a performance problem is why so many capable people work harder and get nowhere.

In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon introduces VITAL — Vision, Inputs, Tension, Action, and Life Source — a framework for figuring out where you're actually stuck before you start fixing the wrong thing.

He covers how to become promotable before the promotion opens, which skills hold their value in an AI-driven workplace, and how to network by adding value instead of asking for favors.

Then he takes a turn most career advice won't. Sometimes the next right action isn't doing more. It's serving someone else, getting still, listening, and reconnecting to why the work mattered in the first place.

You'll learn:

How to tell whether you're underperforming or under-recognized
How to become promotable before the promotion exists
The five skills that hold value as AI absorbs the rest: creativity, adaptability, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and storytelling
Why accountability accelerates growth faster than effort does
The difference between being busy and being effective
What to do when the next right move is stillness

You are more than your current job title, your circumstance, or this season of uncertainty. You are VITAL.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1859falsefull25. The One Mistake Great Leaders Make with Guest Dr. Bahiyyah Maroonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-the-one-mistake-great-leaders-make-with-guest-dr-bahiyyah-maroon--74740273Two teachers got angry about the same note. Only one was angry about the right thing.

Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon opens this conversation in a sixth-grade classroom — a cruel note signed by every student, a math teacher furious that his lesson was interrupted, and a science teacher furious about the cruelty itself. Those two men, she says, are the two prototypical business leaders. Most of us learned leadership long before we had a title.

In Episode 25 of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey welcomes Dr. Maroon — leadership anthropologist, PhD from UC Santa Cruz, and author of Black Lives, American Love — for a conversation about what actually breaks in organizations.

Her diagnosis is one phrase: power failure. Power wielded on behalf of people it never consulted. She traces it through the diversity committee staffed by skin color rather than expertise, through the CEO reporting workforce sentiment to a board without having had the conversations, through philanthropy that arrives already certain what a community needs — and lands it on the question she says almost no leader answers honestly: Am I willing to share power, and to what degree?

She also does something rarer. She refuses to tell half a story. Her argument about asset-based framing — that the questions we ask about communities determine the solutions we get — turns on a historical detail most listeners won't know, and it reframes the entire conversation about who needs help and who has been solving problems all along.

You'll learn:

Why "some" and "many" are the two most honest words in a leader's vocabulary
Three questions that reveal whether you share power or only describe sharing it
Why grocery stores don't open in certain neighborhoods — and why the answer is a business-model problem, not a moral one
What Costco and Wegmans do structurally that most organizations refuse to
Why the real definition of ambition might be a thousand people succeeding because you made room

Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon holds a PhD in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz and is the author of Black Lives, American Love, a collection of essays on race and resilience. Her second book is nearly finished.

Get Black Lives, American Love wherever books are sold.

Simon's twelfth book, Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing, releases October 1.

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740273Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:05:43 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearTwo teachers got angry about the same note. Only one was angry about the right thing. Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon opens this conversation in a sixth-grade classroom — a cruel note signed by every student, a math teacher furious that his lesson was...Two teachers got angry about the same note. Only one was angry about the right thing.

Dr. Bahiyyah Maroon opens this conversation in a sixth-grade classroom — a cruel note signed by every student, a math teacher furious that his lesson was interrupted, and a science teacher furious about the cruelty itself. Those two men, she says, are the two prototypical business leaders. Most of us learned leadership long before we had a title.

In Episode 25 of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey welcomes Dr. Maroon — leadership anthropologist, PhD from UC Santa Cruz, and author of Black Lives, American Love — for a conversation about what actually breaks in organizations.

Her diagnosis is one phrase: power failure. Power wielded on behalf of people it never consulted. She traces it through the diversity committee staffed by skin color rather than expertise, through the CEO reporting workforce sentiment to a board without having had the conversations, through philanthropy that arrives already certain what a community needs — and lands it on the question she says almost no leader answers honestly: Am I willing to share power, and to what degree?

She also does something rarer. She refuses to tell half a story. Her argument about asset-based framing — that the questions we ask about communities determine the solutions we get — turns on a historical detail most listeners won't know, and it reframes the entire conversation about who needs help and who has been solving problems all along.

You'll learn:

Why "some" and "many" are the two most honest words in a leader's vocabulary
Three questions that reveal whether you share power or only describe sharing it
Why grocery stores don't open in certain neighborhoods — and why the answer is a business-model problem, not a moral one
What Costco and Wegmans do structurally that most organizations refuse to
Why the real definition of ambition might be a thousand people succeeding because you made room

The two fears underneath every human decision — and which one is running you
Why fear literally shuts down the part of your brain that thinks clearly
What personality tests get wrong (and why you keep testing as a different type)
How to tell whether you're listening or just waiting to talk
The question that de-escalates almost any workplace conflict
Why the leader everyone trusts and the leader everyone fears are doing the same thing differently

Whether you lead a team, run a business, coach, or are raising kids — this one gives you language for what you've been sensing but couldn't name.

Here’s a link to take the assessment - https://www.12shapes.com/simontbailey

Here’s a link to obtain a copy of How Human Are Wired - https://a.co/d/0bJBGN8s

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Watch full episodes on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74547637Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhy do two people facing the same pressure react in completely opposite ways? Why do some leaders build trust in a room while others quietly drain it? On this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey sits down with Kim Giles — founder of the...
Why do some leaders build trust in a room while others quietly drain it?

On this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey sits down with Kim Giles — founder of the 12 Shapes Behavioral Assessment and author of How Humans Are Wired — for a conversation about what's actually happening underneath human behavior.

Kim's premise is that every person operates from one of two places: fear or clarity. And the fear comes in two forms.

Fear of failure: I'm not enough.
Fear of loss: I'm not safe.

Everything else — how you lead, how you argue, how you parent, what you say yes to — is downstream of those two sentences.

In this episode:

The two fears underneath every human decision — and which one is running you
Why fear literally shuts down the part of your brain that thinks clearly
What personality tests get wrong (and why you keep testing as a different type)
How to tell whether you're listening or just waiting to talk
The question that de-escalates almost any workplace conflict
Why the leader everyone trusts and the leader everyone fears are doing the same thing differently

Whether you lead a team, run a business, coach, or are raising kids — this one gives you language for what you've been sensing but couldn't name.

Here’s a link to take the assessment - https://www.12shapes.com/simontbailey

Here’s a link to obtain a copy of How Human Are Wired - https://a.co/d/0bJBGN8s

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Watch full episodes on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2125falsefull23. The Media Empire of the Mind - Why You Can’t Let Gohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-the-media-empire-of-the-mind-why-you-can-t-let-go--74077951
Most people never think to change the channel. They assume the broadcast is the truth.

In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shows you how to audit the station and take it back. He tells the story of snorkeling in the Red Sea and what fear looks like when you're forty feet down. He explains why capable people settle for crumbs and call it gratitude. And he traces the chain that runs your life whether you examine it or not: thoughts shape choices, choices create behaviors, behaviors decide your future.

If you're stuck — in the career, the relationship, the finances, the body, the season — this is not a pep talk. It's an audit.

You'll learn:

How limiting beliefs operate below the level of language
Why "settling for crumbs" feels like humility and functions like surrender
The mindset shift that changes what you think is available to you
Why your first ninety minutes program the entire day
How self-awareness became the price of admission to leadership

How limiting beliefs operate below the level of language
Why "settling for crumbs" feels like humility and functions like surrender
The mindset shift that changes what you think is available to you
Why your first ninety minutes program the entire day
How self-awareness became the price of admission to leadership

About the show:
Amplify Hope Today is hosted by Simon T. Bailey, author of the forthcoming Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing (Vital Intelligence Press, October 1, 2026).

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1364falsefull22. Why Belief Beats Talent: A Mother, a Son, and the Case for Kind Leadershiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-why-belief-beats-talent-a-mother-a-son-and-the-case-for-kind-leadership--73675485
Together they run Good Nature Life. In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, they sit down with Simon T. Bailey to talk about what actually transfers from one generation to the next — and what doesn't.

What did Austin learn about success that most young entrepreneurs miss?

That it starts with belief, not talent. He unpacks what that looked like in practice during the first year of building a company before he had the credentials anyone expects.

How do you raise a leader?
Dr. Deidre walks through the intentional parenting choices, the role of faith, and the daily practice of positive affirmation that shaped Austin long before he had a business card.

What happens to a family after tremendous loss? Dr. Deidre shares openly about grief, healing, and the work of rebuilding — and what that season taught her about leading while broken.

Why is kindness an underrated leadership skill? Because it's mistaken for softness.

This conversation makes the case that it's the more durable strategy, particularly when talent runs out.How do you fail without losing yourself?

The Franklins offer practical language for separating what happened from who you are.

This one is for entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and anyone in the middle of becoming.

About the show:
Amplify Hope Today is hosted by Simon T. Bailey, author of the forthcoming Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing (Vital Intelligence Press, October 1, 2026).

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73675485Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:08 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearAustin Franklin started a company at twenty. His mother, Dr. Deidre Franklin, had spent two decades preparing him for it without either of them calling it that. Together they run Good Nature Life. In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, they sit down...
Together they run Good Nature Life. In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, they sit down with Simon T. Bailey to talk about what actually transfers from one generation to the next — and what doesn't.

What did Austin learn about success that most young entrepreneurs miss?

That it starts with belief, not talent. He unpacks what that looked like in practice during the first year of building a company before he had the credentials anyone expects.

How do you raise a leader?
Dr. Deidre walks through the intentional parenting choices, the role of faith, and the daily practice of positive affirmation that shaped Austin long before he had a business card.

What happens to a family after tremendous loss? Dr. Deidre shares openly about grief, healing, and the work of rebuilding — and what that season taught her about leading while broken.

Why is kindness an underrated leadership skill? Because it's mistaken for softness.

This conversation makes the case that it's the more durable strategy, particularly when talent runs out.How do you fail without losing yourself?

The Franklins offer practical language for separating what happened from who you are.

This one is for entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and anyone in the middle of becoming.

About the show:
Amplify Hope Today is hosted by Simon T. Bailey, author of the forthcoming Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing (Vital Intelligence Press, October 1, 2026).

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1608falsefull21. Critical Thinking: The One Skill AI Can't Replace | Dr. Lawrence Drakehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-critical-thinking-the-one-skill-ai-can-t-replace-dr-lawrence-drake--73333070
Can AI make us smarter — or is it quietly replacing our ability to think?

On this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey sits down with Dr. Lawrence Drake — leadership expert, media psychologist, and former Fortune 500 CEO who has led global organizations across more than 60 countries — for a conversation about what stays human when the machines get good.

Most organizations are asking the wrong question. They're asking what AI can replace. The better question is what AI can amplify.

Is AI actually replacing critical thinking?

Not on its own. But outsourcing judgment is a habit that forms quietly, one convenient shortcut at a time. Dr. Drake explains the difference between using AI to think faster and using it to avoid thinking — and why the second one costs organizations far more than it saves.

What's the difference between media literacy and media fluency?

Literacy is knowing that a message was constructed. Fluency is knowing who constructed it, what it was built to make you do, and whether you're going to let it. Dr. Drake draws the line clearly, and it reframes how leaders should evaluate every piece of information crossing their desk.

How do great CEOs build a culture of critical thinking?

It isn't a training module. It's what leaders reward in meetings, what questions they ask first, and whether it's safe to disagree with the person who signs the checks. Dr. Drake shares what he learned building these cultures from the top seat.

Why is the Socratic Method still the most underused leadership tool?

Because asking is slower than telling — and most executives are optimized for speed. Dr. Drake makes the case that the quality of your questions sets the ceiling on the quality of your organization's thinking.

Is curiosity really a predictor of leadership success?

It may be the strongest one. Curiosity is what keeps a leader learning after the title stops requiring it — and it's the trait most visible to the people deciding whether to follow you.What does grace have to do with performance?

More than most performance frameworks admit. Dr. Drake explains how grace changes what people are willing to risk, admit, and attempt — and why that shows up in results.

Why should learning be a lifestyle instead of a corporate event?

Because a two-day offsite expires. A learning habit compounds. Dr. Drake describes what it looks like when an executive treats learning as an operating discipline rather than a line item.

Who this episode is for:
Business leaders, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, educators, HR and people leaders, coaches, and anyone building a career that has to outlast the current wave of technology.

About the guest:
Dr. Lawrence Drake is a leadership expert, media psychologist, and former Fortune 500 CEO with decades of experience leading global organizations across more than 60 countries.

About the show:
Amplify Hope Today is hosted by Simon T. Bailey, author of the forthcoming Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing (Vital Intelligence Press, October 1, 2026).

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73333070Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearThe short answer: AI should strengthen human judgment, not substitute for it. The leaders who thrive in the AI era are the ones who keep asking better questions than the machine can answer. Can AI make us smarter — or is it quietly replacing our...
Can AI make us smarter — or is it quietly replacing our ability to think?

On this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey sits down with Dr. Lawrence Drake — leadership expert, media psychologist, and former Fortune 500 CEO who has led global organizations across more than 60 countries — for a conversation about what stays human when the machines get good.

Most organizations are asking the wrong question. They're asking what AI can replace. The better question is what AI can amplify.

Is AI actually replacing critical thinking?

Not on its own. But outsourcing judgment is a habit that forms quietly, one convenient shortcut at a time. Dr. Drake explains the difference between using AI to think faster and using it to avoid thinking — and why the second one costs organizations far more than it saves.

What's the difference between media literacy and media fluency?

Literacy is knowing that a message was constructed. Fluency is knowing who constructed it, what it was built to make you do, and whether you're going to let it. Dr. Drake draws the line clearly, and it reframes how leaders should evaluate every piece of information crossing their desk.

How do great CEOs build a culture of critical thinking?

It isn't a training module. It's what leaders reward in meetings, what questions they ask first, and whether it's safe to disagree with the person who signs the checks. Dr. Drake shares what he learned building these cultures from the top seat.

Why is the Socratic Method still the most underused leadership tool?

Because asking is slower than telling — and most executives are optimized for speed. Dr. Drake makes the case that the quality of your questions sets the ceiling on the quality of your organization's thinking.

Is curiosity really a predictor of leadership success?

It may be the strongest one. Curiosity is what keeps a leader learning after the title stops requiring it — and it's the trait most visible to the people deciding whether to follow you.What does grace have to do with performance?

More than most performance frameworks admit. Dr. Drake explains how grace changes what people are willing to risk, admit, and attempt — and why that shows up in results.

Why should learning be a lifestyle instead of a corporate event?

Because a two-day offsite expires. A learning habit compounds. Dr. Drake describes what it looks like when an executive treats learning as an operating discipline rather than a line item.

Who this episode is for:
Business leaders, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, educators, HR and people leaders, coaches, and anyone building a career that has to outlast the current wave of technology.

About the guest:
Dr. Lawrence Drake is a leadership expert, media psychologist, and former Fortune 500 CEO with decades of experience leading global organizations across more than 60 countries.

About the show:
Amplify Hope Today is hosted by Simon T. Bailey, author of the forthcoming Amplify Hope: Lead From Where You Are Standing (Vital Intelligence Press, October 1, 2026).

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: full20. 26 Years in the Navy Taught Him This About Leadershiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-26-years-in-the-navy-taught-him-this-about-leadership--73047812
In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, our host Simon T. Bailey welcomes internationally recognized leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for a conversation about authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, faith, and personal growth.

After serving 26 years in the United States Navy and coaching leaders around the world, Enrique shares why leadership isn't about managing others—it's about first learning to lead yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:
-The hidden “shadow parts” every leader must confront
-Why most leadership failures begin with a lack of self-awareness
-How vulnerability became his greatest leadership strength after 26 years in the Navy
-How faith provides an anchor during life’s toughest seasons
-Why your past doesn’t have to define your future

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, parent, ministry leader, or someone pursuing personal growth, this conversation offers timeless leadership principles that will help you become a more authentic, courageous, and impactful leader.

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who is committed to becoming the best version of themselves.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73047812Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearGreat leaders aren't built by titles—they're built by transformation. In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, our host Simon T. Bailey welcomes internationally recognized leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for a conversation about...
In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, our host Simon T. Bailey welcomes internationally recognized leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for a conversation about authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, faith, and personal growth.

After serving 26 years in the United States Navy and coaching leaders around the world, Enrique shares why leadership isn't about managing others—it's about first learning to lead yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:
-The hidden “shadow parts” every leader must confront
-Why most leadership failures begin with a lack of self-awareness
-How vulnerability became his greatest leadership strength after 26 years in the Navy
-How faith provides an anchor during life’s toughest seasons
-Why your past doesn’t have to define your future

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, parent, ministry leader, or someone pursuing personal growth, this conversation offers timeless leadership principles that will help you become a more authentic, courageous, and impactful leader.

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who is committed to becoming the best version of themselves.
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You’ll learn how to read stress as a signal instead of a sentence, why growth almost never feels like growth while it’s happening, and one perspective shift that turns pressure into fuel.

If you’ve been carrying tension and quietly wondering if something’s wrong with you — this episode is your permission slip to see it differently.

Listen now, and lead from where you are standing.

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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73046677Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearIn this episode, Simon reframes the stress conversation entirely. Anxiety before the big presentation. Pressure in a season of change. The emotional weight of leading when nothing feels certain. These aren’t signs you’re breaking — they’re signs...
You’ll learn how to read stress as a signal instead of a sentence, why growth almost never feels like growth while it’s happening, and one perspective shift that turns pressure into fuel.

If you’ve been carrying tension and quietly wondering if something’s wrong with you — this episode is your permission slip to see it differently.

Listen now, and lead from where you are standing.

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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1150falsefull18. How to Change your Life: Make the U-Turnhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-how-to-change-your-life-make-the-u-turn--72513126Need a Fresh Start? Here's How to Make the U-Turn That Changes Your Life

Have you ever looked around and wondered, "How did I get here?"In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope, motivational speaker and leadership expert Simon T. Bailey shares a transformational message about making the U-turn that can completely change your life.

After being unexpectedly locked out of all of his devices during a business trip, Simon discovered an important truth: sometimes life forces us to slow down so we can reconnect with what truly matters.

This episode explores personal growth, leadership, purpose, discipline, habits, resilience, vision, and the importance of taking ownership of your future.

You'll discover:

How to know when it's time to change direction
Why vision is the foundation of lasting success
The three habits every successful leader develops
How discipline creates freedom
Why character matters more than talent
Practical steps to regain control of your life
The mindset shifts that create lasting transformation
Leadership lessons that apply to every season of life

Whether you're navigating a career transition, rebuilding after failure, searching for purpose, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you identify your next right step.
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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72513126Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:52:58 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearNeed a Fresh Start? Here's How to Make the U-Turn That Changes Your Life Have you ever looked around and wondered, "How did I get here?"In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope, motivational speaker and leadership expert Simon T. Bailey shares a...Need a Fresh Start? Here's How to Make the U-Turn That Changes Your Life

Have you ever looked around and wondered, "How did I get here?"In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope, motivational speaker and leadership expert Simon T. Bailey shares a transformational message about making the U-turn that can completely change your life.

After being unexpectedly locked out of all of his devices during a business trip, Simon discovered an important truth: sometimes life forces us to slow down so we can reconnect with what truly matters.

This episode explores personal growth, leadership, purpose, discipline, habits, resilience, vision, and the importance of taking ownership of your future.

You'll discover:

How to know when it's time to change direction
Why vision is the foundation of lasting success
The three habits every successful leader develops
How discipline creates freedom
Why character matters more than talent
Practical steps to regain control of your life
The mindset shifts that create lasting transformation
Leadership lessons that apply to every season of life

Whether you're navigating a career transition, rebuilding after failure, searching for purpose, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you identify your next right step.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow

Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

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In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope, Simon T. Bailey interviews AI entrepreneur Tara Weisner, founder of Weisner AI Ads, to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing careers, entrepreneurship, and the future of work.

After watching AI eliminate over 1,000 corporate jobs—including her own—Tara chose curiosity over fear. Today she helps entrepreneurs, business owners, creators, and professionals leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and generative AI to build businesses, create marketing content, generate new revenue streams, and confidently navigate career transitions.If you're worried about AI replacing jobs, wondering how to future-proof your career, or looking to start an online business, this conversation offers practical strategies and hope for what's possible.

Throughout this interview you'll discover:

How AI is transforming today's workforce
Why career reinvention is becoming a necessity
The best mindset for navigating AI disruption
How ChatGPT can help uncover new business ideas
Ways entrepreneurs can use AI marketing tools
Building passive income with digital products
Why resilience is your greatest competitive advantage
The importance of faith during major life transitions
Finding purpose after job loss
Using AI without losing your humanity

How AI is transforming today's workforce
Why career reinvention is becoming a necessity
The best mindset for navigating AI disruption
How ChatGPT can help uncover new business ideas
Ways entrepreneurs can use AI marketing tools
Building passive income with digital products
Why resilience is your greatest competitive advantage
The importance of faith during major life transitions
Finding purpose after job loss
Using AI without losing your humanity

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, employee, creator, coach, consultant, or someone simply trying to understand artificial intelligence, this episode will help you embrace change with confidence instead of fear.

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What happens when you finally decide that enough is enough?

In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope Today, motivational speaker, leadership expert, and bestselling author Simon T. Bailey shares one of the most vulnerable stories of his life.

After experiencing divorce, financial hardship, business loss, prostate cancer, grief, and years of carrying emotional weight, Simon found himself at a breaking point. At 3 a.m., during a trip home to Buffalo, New York, he experienced what he now calls "The Ding"—the moment when the doorbell of your soul rings and invites you to move in a new direction.

Drawing from psychology, faith, personal development, resilience research, and his own healing journey, Simon explores the concept of cognitive reappraisal and how changing your perspective can transform your life.

In this episode:
-How to overcome adversity and setbacks
-Letting go of regret and self-blame
-Healing after divorce and disappointment
-Finding hope during difficult seasons
-Personal growth and self-awareness
-The power of forgiveness and faith
-Why writing can help you heal
-Mental resilience and emotional health
-How to create a better future after hardship
-The mindset shift that changes everything

If you're struggling with loss, grief, failure, uncertainty, or feeling stuck in life, this conversation will encourage you to answer the "ding" and take your next step forward.
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Listen on:
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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72513125Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearThe Ding is the moment when the doorbell of your soul rings and invites you to move in a new direction — even after divorce, loss, illness, or failure. What happens when you finally decide that enough is enough? In this powerful solo episode of...
What happens when you finally decide that enough is enough?

In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope Today, motivational speaker, leadership expert, and bestselling author Simon T. Bailey shares one of the most vulnerable stories of his life.

After experiencing divorce, financial hardship, business loss, prostate cancer, grief, and years of carrying emotional weight, Simon found himself at a breaking point. At 3 a.m., during a trip home to Buffalo, New York, he experienced what he now calls "The Ding"—the moment when the doorbell of your soul rings and invites you to move in a new direction.

Drawing from psychology, faith, personal development, resilience research, and his own healing journey, Simon explores the concept of cognitive reappraisal and how changing your perspective can transform your life.

In this episode:
-How to overcome adversity and setbacks
-Letting go of regret and self-blame
-Healing after divorce and disappointment
-Finding hope during difficult seasons
-Personal growth and self-awareness
-The power of forgiveness and faith
-Why writing can help you heal
-Mental resilience and emotional health
-How to create a better future after hardship
-The mindset shift that changes everything

If you're struggling with loss, grief, failure, uncertainty, or feeling stuck in life, this conversation will encourage you to answer the "ding" and take your next step forward.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
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Listen on:
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Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1554falsefull15. CEO of You Incorporated: How to Take Control of Your Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-ceo-of-you-incorporated-how-to-take-control-of-your-life--72512677
In this inspiring episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey welcomes entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and Women of Principle founder MK Morales for a transformational conversation about personal growth, leadership, mindset, resilience, recovery, entrepreneurship, and living with purpose.

After overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life from the ground up, MK shares the exact principles that helped her create lasting change and become what she calls the "CEO of You Incorporated."If you're struggling with limiting beliefs, toxic thinking, lack of confidence, fear of failure, leadership challenges, relationship growth, or finding clarity in your purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable strategies to help you move forward.

Topics discussed:

Becoming the CEO of You Incorporated
Overcoming addiction and personal setbacks
Personal development and mindset transformation
Leadership principles for business and life
How to build high-performing teams
The power of vision, clarity, and purpose
People, Process, and Product framework
Faith, resilience, and recovery
Healthy relationships and marriage growth
The importance of community and mentorship
Why your words shape your future
Success habits of transformational leaders

Becoming the CEO of You Incorporated
Overcoming addiction and personal setbacks
Personal development and mindset transformation
Leadership principles for business and life
How to build high-performing teams
The power of vision, clarity, and purpose
People, Process, and Product framework
Faith, resilience, and recovery
Healthy relationships and marriage growth
The importance of community and mentorship
Why your words shape your future
Success habits of transformational leaders

MK also shares insights from leading multi-million-dollar teams, raising nearly $200 million in philanthropy, and building the Women of Principle movement that empowers women to become who they are called to be.

If you're looking for leadership development, personal growth inspiration, mindset coaching, entrepreneur success strategies, faith-based encouragement, or motivational content that creates real transformation, this conversation is for you.

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2361falsefull14. Parenting Adult Children: How to Stay Connected Before They Go Silenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-parenting-adult-children-how-to-stay-connected-before-they-go-silent--72252265
In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a personal story about his daughter Madison, a difficult season following divorce, and the parenting lessons that transformed their relationship.

As parents, it's easy to become fixers, protectors, and problem-solvers. But Simon discovered that meaningful connection often happens when we stop talking and start listening.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to build stronger relationships with your children
• The difference between listening and advising
• Parenting lessons learned through divorce and family transitions
• Why daughters need emotionally available fathers
• How to strengthen trust and communication with adult children
• The importance of validation, affirmation, and encouragement
• Why "roots and wings" matter more than "loot and things"

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, coach, or caregiver, this conversation offers timeless wisdom about connection, communication, leadership, and love.

If you're looking for parenting advice, fatherhood encouragement, relationship-building strategies, or ways to become more present with the people you love, this episode is for you.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
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Listen on:
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252265Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:14:38 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhat if the most important parenting skill isn't teaching... but listening? In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a personal story about his daughter Madison, a difficult season following divorce, and the parenting...
In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a personal story about his daughter Madison, a difficult season following divorce, and the parenting lessons that transformed their relationship.

As parents, it's easy to become fixers, protectors, and problem-solvers. But Simon discovered that meaningful connection often happens when we stop talking and start listening.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to build stronger relationships with your children
• The difference between listening and advising
• Parenting lessons learned through divorce and family transitions
• Why daughters need emotionally available fathers
• How to strengthen trust and communication with adult children
• The importance of validation, affirmation, and encouragement
• Why "roots and wings" matter more than "loot and things"

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, coach, or caregiver, this conversation offers timeless wisdom about connection, communication, leadership, and love.

If you're looking for parenting advice, fatherhood encouragement, relationship-building strategies, or ways to become more present with the people you love, this episode is for you.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>894falsefull13. Self-Worth: Why Other People’s Labels Still Control Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-self-worth-why-other-people-s-labels-still-control-you--72252264
From being called hyperactive in school to hearing words that nearly destroyed his sense of self-worth, Simon reveals how damaging labels can shape our lives and why reclaiming our identity is one of the most important acts of personal growth.

This episode explores:
• Mental health and men's mental health awareness
• Suicide prevention and hope for those struggling
• Self-worth, confidence, and identity development
• Overcoming rejection, criticism, and limiting beliefs
• Personal growth, resilience, and emotional wellness
• Positive psychology and gratitude practices
• Leadership, fatherhood, and legacy

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope.

Resources Mentioned:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• ManTherapy.org
• Gratitude practices inspired by Dr. Martin Seligman
• Research from Richard Reeves and Scott Galloway

If this message resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

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Follow Simon at:
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Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252264Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares his journey through rejection, identity struggles, childhood labels, depression, and a near-suicide attempt as a teenager. From being called hyperactive in...
From being called hyperactive in school to hearing words that nearly destroyed his sense of self-worth, Simon reveals how damaging labels can shape our lives and why reclaiming our identity is one of the most important acts of personal growth.

This episode explores:
• Mental health and men's mental health awareness
• Suicide prevention and hope for those struggling
• Self-worth, confidence, and identity development
• Overcoming rejection, criticism, and limiting beliefs
• Personal growth, resilience, and emotional wellness
• Positive psychology and gratitude practices
• Leadership, fatherhood, and legacy

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope.

Resources Mentioned:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• ManTherapy.org
• Gratitude practices inspired by Dr. Martin Seligman
• Research from Richard Reeves and Scott Galloway

If this message resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1245falsefull12. Why Successful Men Secretly Feel Like Failureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-why-successful-men-secretly-feel-like-failures--72149839
In this emotional and deeply vulnerable Season 2 premiere of Amplified Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a powerful message about self-worth, healing, masculinity, emotional health, and overcoming the lie that you are “not enough.”Using the metaphor of a dented can, Simon opens up about painful moments in his life including dropping out of college, struggling financially, divorce after 25 years of marriage, therapy, father wounds, low self-esteem, and the pressure many men feel to hide their emotions while silently carrying stress, anxiety, and shame.

This episode explores:• Why so many men struggle with low self-worth
• The emotional impact of divorce, failure, and rejection
• Healing from father wounds and generational pain
• The importance of therapy and emotional vulnerability
• Why successful people still feel “not enough”
• How shame affects leadership, relationships, and confidence
• Building meaningful male friendships and support systems
• Rewriting the internal narrative that says you are broken
• Practical steps toward healing, forgiveness, and emotional growth

Simon also shares powerful insights on purpose, masculinity, mental health, emotional intelligence, and what it means to truly heal instead of simply perform.

If you are navigating anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, divorce recovery, identity struggles, or simply trying to rediscover your worth, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
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Listen on:
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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72149839Mon, 25 May 2026 15:32:30 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearHave you ever felt like life damaged you beyond repair? In this emotional and deeply vulnerable Season 2 premiere of Amplified Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a powerful message about self-worth, healing, masculinity, emotional health, and...
In this emotional and deeply vulnerable Season 2 premiere of Amplified Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a powerful message about self-worth, healing, masculinity, emotional health, and overcoming the lie that you are “not enough.”Using the metaphor of a dented can, Simon opens up about painful moments in his life including dropping out of college, struggling financially, divorce after 25 years of marriage, therapy, father wounds, low self-esteem, and the pressure many men feel to hide their emotions while silently carrying stress, anxiety, and shame.

This episode explores:• Why so many men struggle with low self-worth
• The emotional impact of divorce, failure, and rejection
• Healing from father wounds and generational pain
• The importance of therapy and emotional vulnerability
• Why successful people still feel “not enough”
• How shame affects leadership, relationships, and confidence
• Building meaningful male friendships and support systems
• Rewriting the internal narrative that says you are broken
• Practical steps toward healing, forgiveness, and emotional growth

Simon also shares powerful insights on purpose, masculinity, mental health, emotional intelligence, and what it means to truly heal instead of simply perform.

If you are navigating anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, divorce recovery, identity struggles, or simply trying to rediscover your worth, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

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Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1685falsefull11. Stop Overthinking and Finally Trust Yourself with Dawn Mariottihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-stop-overthinking-and-finally-trust-yourself-with-dawn-mariotti--71832397
In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with mindset coach and author Dawn Mariotti to break down how to trust your intuition, overcome fear, and finally move forward with confidence.

Dawn shares her journey from struggling with learning disabilities and self-doubt to writing her books The Mindset Shift and You Already Know, and how she transformed her identity to step into the life she always dreamed of.

In this conversation, we cover:

How to overcome self-doubt and stop second-guessing yourself
Why overthinking keeps you stuck (and how to break the cycle)
How to build self-trust through small daily habits
The truth about “feeling ready” and why action comes first
How to listen to your intuition and trust your gut decisions
Practical mindset shifts to move from fear to confidence

How to overcome self-doubt and stop second-guessing yourself
Why overthinking keeps you stuck (and how to break the cycle)
How to build self-trust through small daily habits
The truth about “feeling ready” and why action comes first
How to listen to your intuition and trust your gut decisions
Practical mindset shifts to move from fear to confidence

If you’ve been consuming courses, information, or advice but still feel stuck… this episode will challenge you to stop preparing and start doing.

Because clarity doesn’t come before action. It comes from it.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners:
Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1986falsefull10. Feeling Stuck? Let Go and Trust God Insteadhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-feeling-stuck-let-go-and-trust-god-instead--71627833

In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, we dive into what it really means to surrender your plans, release anxiety, and trust that God’s plan is better than anything you could design yourself.

Sherry shares how one simple mindset shift—“I only want for me what God wants for me”—completely transformed her life after loss, grief, and years of feeling stuck. Simon opens up about his own journey through disappointment, comparison, and learning to release control.

This episode is for anyone who:
• Feels stuck in life or unsure of their next step
• Is battling anxiety, fear, or the need to control outcomes
• Is walking through grief, transition, or identity shifts
• Wants to deepen their faith and trust in God’s plan

You’ll learn:
• How to surrender control and trust God daily
• Why forgiveness is essential for moving forward
• How to identify and release what you’re holding onto
• The connection between fear, stress, and control
• Practical steps to experience peace, freedom, and clarity

This conversation blends faith, personal growth, and real-life experiences to help you move from striving to surrender—and from fear to freedom.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why isn’t my life going according to plan?”—this episode will give you a new perspective.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

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Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71627833Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearAre you struggling to let go of control and trust God with your life? In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, we dive into what it really means to surrender your plans, release anxiety, and trust that God’s plan is better than anything you...

In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, we dive into what it really means to surrender your plans, release anxiety, and trust that God’s plan is better than anything you could design yourself.

Sherry shares how one simple mindset shift—“I only want for me what God wants for me”—completely transformed her life after loss, grief, and years of feeling stuck. Simon opens up about his own journey through disappointment, comparison, and learning to release control.

This episode is for anyone who:
• Feels stuck in life or unsure of their next step
• Is battling anxiety, fear, or the need to control outcomes
• Is walking through grief, transition, or identity shifts
• Wants to deepen their faith and trust in God’s plan

You’ll learn:
• How to surrender control and trust God daily
• Why forgiveness is essential for moving forward
• How to identify and release what you’re holding onto
• The connection between fear, stress, and control
• Practical steps to experience peace, freedom, and clarity

This conversation blends faith, personal growth, and real-life experiences to help you move from striving to surrender—and from fear to freedom.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why isn’t my life going according to plan?”—this episode will give you a new perspective.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Follow Sherri at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2551falsefull9. Fix Communications Issues Before it’s too latehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-fix-communications-issues-before-it-s-too-late--71449199
In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with licensed psychotherapist Colette Fehr, author of The Cost of Quiet, to break down the hidden patterns that slowly destroy connection in relationships.

We explore:

Why emotional disconnection is the real cause of most relationship breakdowns
The danger of conflict avoidance and “keeping the peace”
How childhood trauma and attachment styles impact communication
The pursuer vs. withdrawer dynamic in relationships
How to express your needs without causing conflict
The “address, share, repair” framework for healthy communication
Why small conversations matter more than big ones
How to rebuild trust, emotional safety, and intimacy

Whether you’re navigating marriage, friendships, parenting, or leadership, this episode will give you practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflict, and build stronger relationships.

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If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/
Website: https://www.colettejanefehr.com

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
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Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71449199Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhy do relationships fail—even when there’s no major betrayal? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with licensed psychotherapist Colette Fehr, author of The Cost of Quiet, to break down the hidden patterns that slowly destroy...
In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with licensed psychotherapist Colette Fehr, author of The Cost of Quiet, to break down the hidden patterns that slowly destroy connection in relationships.

We explore:

Why emotional disconnection is the real cause of most relationship breakdowns
The danger of conflict avoidance and “keeping the peace”
How childhood trauma and attachment styles impact communication
The pursuer vs. withdrawer dynamic in relationships
How to express your needs without causing conflict
The “address, share, repair” framework for healthy communication
Why small conversations matter more than big ones
How to rebuild trust, emotional safety, and intimacy

Whether you’re navigating marriage, friendships, parenting, or leadership, this episode will give you practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflict, and build stronger relationships.

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If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/
Website: https://www.colettejanefehr.com

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Follow Sherri at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2830falsefull8. Rebuild Your Life from the Inside Out.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-rebuild-your-life-from-the-inside-out--71272527In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear unpack the truth about self-love, self-compassion, and how to stop abandoning yourself in a world that constantly pulls you in every direction.This is not the version of self-love the internet sells you. This is the deeper work. The kind that requires you to confront your inner critic, forgive yourself, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with who you truly are.Through personal stories, faith-based principles, and research-backed insights, this episode explores:

Why self-abandonment happens and how to recognize it
How negative self-talk shapes your identity and decisions
The role of self-compassion in rebuilding hope
Why overgiving often comes from a need for acceptance
How to reclaim your boundaries and your “no”
The connection between inner healing and outer impact
Why peace should be your indicator for decision-making

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, this conversation will help you reset, reflect, and rebuild from within.Hope starts on the inside. And it starts with you.
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If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/
Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
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Follow Sherri at:
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Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71272527Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:23:06 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearAre you constantly pouring into others while feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear unpack the truth about self-love, self-compassion, and how to stop abandoning yourself in a world...In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear unpack the truth about self-love, self-compassion, and how to stop abandoning yourself in a world that constantly pulls you in every direction.This is not the version of self-love the internet sells you. This is the deeper work. The kind that requires you to confront your inner critic, forgive yourself, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with who you truly are.Through personal stories, faith-based principles, and research-backed insights, this episode explores:

Why self-abandonment happens and how to recognize it
How negative self-talk shapes your identity and decisions
The role of self-compassion in rebuilding hope
Why overgiving often comes from a need for acceptance
How to reclaim your boundaries and your “no”
The connection between inner healing and outer impact
Why peace should be your indicator for decision-making

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, this conversation will help you reset, reflect, and rebuild from within.Hope starts on the inside. And it starts with you.
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If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/
Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1425falsefull7. How To Build Emotional Capacity When Life Feels Overwhelming!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-how-to-build-emotional-capacity-when-life-feels-overwhelming--71107559
In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with Dr. Stormy Hill, a mental health occupational therapist and physician, to unpack how to expand your emotional capacity, regulate your nervous system, and build hope as a daily practice.

Dr. Stormy shares her deeply personal story of navigating her son’s life-threatening illness and how that experience reshaped her understanding of hope, resilience, and agency. She explains why fear is not a flaw but a nervous system state, and how you can shift out of it using simple, science-backed techniques.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What “capacity” really means (and how to grow it)
How fear impacts your nervous system and limits your life
The connection between hope, joy, and pleasure
Simple breathwork and movement practices to regulate your body
The 5-minute “Hope Mapping” method to move forward with clarity
Why micro wins are key to long-term growth and resilience
How to support your children (or yourself) in building hope

What “capacity” really means (and how to grow it)
How fear impacts your nervous system and limits your life
The connection between hope, joy, and pleasure
Simple breathwork and movement practices to regulate your body
The 5-minute “Hope Mapping” method to move forward with clarity
Why micro wins are key to long-term growth and resilience
How to support your children (or yourself) in building hope

This is not just another conversation about mindset — it’s a practical guide to rebuilding your inner capacity so you can move from fear to hope, one step at a time.If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start taking action, this episode is for you.

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If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/
Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/

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Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Follow our podcast at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2523falsefull6. Stop the Clock: How to Take Back Control of Your Timehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-stop-the-clock-how-to-take-back-control-of-your-time--70940459In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon and Sherri dive into one of the most important conversations we can have: how we spend our time and who we spend it with.

Through personal stories, powerful reflections, and practical strategies, they introduce the concept of “Stop the Clock”—a mindset shift that invites you to be fully present, intentional, and connected in your everyday life.

From managing distractions and setting priorities to creating meaningful memories with the people who matter most, this episode will challenge you to rethink productivity, redefine success, and reclaim your time before it slips away.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how busy you were… it’s about the moments you chose to truly live.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
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Follow our podcast at:
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Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70940459Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhat if the most valuable thing in your life isn’t money, success, or achievement—but time? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon and Sherri dive into one of the most important conversations we can have: how we spend our time and who we spend...In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon and Sherri dive into one of the most important conversations we can have: how we spend our time and who we spend it with.

Through personal stories, powerful reflections, and practical strategies, they introduce the concept of “Stop the Clock”—a mindset shift that invites you to be fully present, intentional, and connected in your everyday life.

From managing distractions and setting priorities to creating meaningful memories with the people who matter most, this episode will challenge you to rethink productivity, redefine success, and reclaim your time before it slips away.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how busy you were… it’s about the moments you chose to truly live.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
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Follow Sherri at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

Follow our podcast at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1851falsefull5. The Financial Habit that Changes Everythinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-the-financial-habit-that-changes-everything--70800306
Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper Financial at Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, she has helps clients with answering their biggest question, “when can I retire? And how do I make sure I don’t run out of money?”

During a quiet conversation, focused on you, she prepares income projections to help clients determine how and when they can retire. She also specializes in the customized design and maintenance of investment portfolios.

Anne shares how our relationship with money is often shaped in childhood and why income alone does not guarantee financial security. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about shame, debt, and delayed gratification, she explains how anyone can begin building a healthier financial future.

From the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment to actionable steps like simplifying credit cards and creating intentional financial goals, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start making progress.

Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, trying to save for your children’s future, or wondering if it’s too late to start planning for retirement, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with tools to take control of your financial life.

You’ll learn why your relationship with money is mandatory, how delayed gratification builds long-term wealth, and the simple habits that can move you from financial anxiety to financial clarity.

If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I start with my finances?”, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED

Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70800306Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearIn this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear sit down with financial advisor and retirement planner Anne Franklin. Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper...
Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper Financial at Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, she has helps clients with answering their biggest question, “when can I retire? And how do I make sure I don’t run out of money?”

During a quiet conversation, focused on you, she prepares income projections to help clients determine how and when they can retire. She also specializes in the customized design and maintenance of investment portfolios.

Anne shares how our relationship with money is often shaped in childhood and why income alone does not guarantee financial security. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about shame, debt, and delayed gratification, she explains how anyone can begin building a healthier financial future.

From the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment to actionable steps like simplifying credit cards and creating intentional financial goals, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start making progress.

Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, trying to save for your children’s future, or wondering if it’s too late to start planning for retirement, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with tools to take control of your financial life.

You’ll learn why your relationship with money is mandatory, how delayed gratification builds long-term wealth, and the simple habits that can move you from financial anxiety to financial clarity.

If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I start with my finances?”, this episode is for you.

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Purpose isn’t something we discover once and hold onto forever. As Simon and Sherri discuss, purpose evolves as our roles, relationships, and life experiences change. From parenting transitions to personal reinvention, this conversation dives into how purpose can sometimes disrupt your life in order to redirect it.

Through honest stories and thoughtful reflection, Simon and Sherri unpack the difference between passion and purpose, why seasons of pain often reveal deeper meaning, and how intentional daily action helps us move forward when we feel stuck.

They also share practical encouragement for anyone navigating uncertainty, reminding listeners that purpose isn’t always about doing something big. Often, it begins with small steps, meaningful community, and the courage to keep moving forward.

If you’re searching for direction, rediscovering your identity, or learning to embrace a new chapter, this episode will remind you that your purpose is still unfolding—and hope is always within reach.

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Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614629Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearIn this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear explore a powerful question many people face at different seasons of life: What happens when your purpose changes? Purpose isn’t something we discover once and hold onto forever....

Purpose isn’t something we discover once and hold onto forever. As Simon and Sherri discuss, purpose evolves as our roles, relationships, and life experiences change. From parenting transitions to personal reinvention, this conversation dives into how purpose can sometimes disrupt your life in order to redirect it.

Through honest stories and thoughtful reflection, Simon and Sherri unpack the difference between passion and purpose, why seasons of pain often reveal deeper meaning, and how intentional daily action helps us move forward when we feel stuck.

They also share practical encouragement for anyone navigating uncertainty, reminding listeners that purpose isn’t always about doing something big. Often, it begins with small steps, meaningful community, and the courage to keep moving forward.

If you’re searching for direction, rediscovering your identity, or learning to embrace a new chapter, this episode will remind you that your purpose is still unfolding—and hope is always within reach.

Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose.
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Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1787falsefull3. Hope is an Anchor: Finding Strength in Life’s Hardest Seasonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-hope-is-an-anchor-finding-strength-in-life-s-hardest-season--70527380
In this powerful episode of the Amplify Hope Today Podcast, hosts Simon and Sherri explore the meaning of hope, faith, and resilience during life’s most difficult seasons. Through honest conversation and personal testimony, Sherri shares how she navigated deep grief after losing her husband of 31 years and how hope ultimately helped her rediscover herself.

This episode dives into the connection between faith, hope, grief, healing, and personal growth, offering practical insights for anyone struggling with loss, uncertainty, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.

Simon and Sherri discuss how hope acts as an anchor for the soul, why our environment and media consumption can influence our emotional state, and how small practices like journaling, walking, reflection, and helping others can begin restoring hope.

You’ll also hear powerful reflections on identity, purpose, faith in difficult seasons, and how helping others can activate what researchers call the “Helper’s High.”

If you’re feeling stuck in despair, overwhelmed by grief, or simply searching for encouragement, this conversation is a reminder that your situation can change and hope can rise again.

Hope is not denial of pain. Hope is the strength that helps you move through it.

In this episode you’ll discover:
✔ What hope really means and why it’s essential for resilience
✔ The biblical connection between faith and hope (Ro 15:13 & Heb 11:1)
✔ How grief and loss can lead to rediscovering who you truly are
✔ Why connection and community are crucial during difficult seasons
✔ Practical daily steps to rebuild hope and emotional strength
✔ How writing and reflection can help you process pain and move forward

Whether you’re navigating loss, personal transformation, or searching for deeper purpose, this episode will encourage you to grab hold of hope again.

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Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70527380Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhat is hope, and how do you hold on to it when life feels completely hopeless? In this powerful episode of the Amplify Hope Today Podcast, hosts Simon and Sherri explore the meaning of hope, faith, and resilience during life’s most difficult...
In this powerful episode of the Amplify Hope Today Podcast, hosts Simon and Sherri explore the meaning of hope, faith, and resilience during life’s most difficult seasons. Through honest conversation and personal testimony, Sherri shares how she navigated deep grief after losing her husband of 31 years and how hope ultimately helped her rediscover herself.

This episode dives into the connection between faith, hope, grief, healing, and personal growth, offering practical insights for anyone struggling with loss, uncertainty, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.

Simon and Sherri discuss how hope acts as an anchor for the soul, why our environment and media consumption can influence our emotional state, and how small practices like journaling, walking, reflection, and helping others can begin restoring hope.

You’ll also hear powerful reflections on identity, purpose, faith in difficult seasons, and how helping others can activate what researchers call the “Helper’s High.”

If you’re feeling stuck in despair, overwhelmed by grief, or simply searching for encouragement, this conversation is a reminder that your situation can change and hope can rise again.

Hope is not denial of pain. Hope is the strength that helps you move through it.

In this episode you’ll discover:
✔ What hope really means and why it’s essential for resilience
✔ The biblical connection between faith and hope (Ro 15:13 & Heb 11:1)
✔ How grief and loss can lead to rediscovering who you truly are
✔ Why connection and community are crucial during difficult seasons
✔ Practical daily steps to rebuild hope and emotional strength
✔ How writing and reflection can help you process pain and move forward

Whether you’re navigating loss, personal transformation, or searching for deeper purpose, this episode will encourage you to grab hold of hope again.

Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose.
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Follow Simon at:
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Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>1760falsefull2. The Soul's Medicine: How to Build Real Friendships as an Adulthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-the-soul-s-medicine-how-to-build-real-friendships-as-an-adult--70364586
From 22 years of shared life experience, including divorce, death, business wins, business setbacks, and deep personal seasons, they unpack what makes a friendship last and what causes friendships to drift.

They talk about

Being a friend to yourself first
Why silence doesn’t always mean someone is fine
How to stop letting the digital world replace true connection

Being a friend to yourself first
Why silence doesn’t always mean someone is fine
How to stop letting the digital world replace true connection

This episode is full of practical encouragement and a clear call to action: pick up the phone, don’t text, and check in on someone you love. Because in a world where loneliness, anxiety, and depression are rising, friendship may be the soul’s medicine.

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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>2130anxiety,communication,community,connection,depression,faith,forgiveness,friendship,grief,growth,healing,hope,loneliness,mindset,purpose,relationships,resilience,selflove,trust,vulnerabilityfalsefullAmplify Hope Today: Why Hope Must Rise in a Hurting Worldhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amplify-hope-today-why-hope-must-rise-in-a-hurting-world--70364585
In this powerful kickoff conversation, co-hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear introduce the heart behind Amplify Hope Today and why hope is not optional in the world we’re living in.

Simon and Sherri open up about:
• Walking through divorce, death, career pivots, and unexpected loss
• The power of communication and trust in friendship and business
• How grief reshapes you but doesn’t have to define you
• Why goodness must rise in a hurting world
• The difference between talking about change and actually taking action

Sherri vulnerably shares her journey through losing her husband after 31 years and finding herself on the other side of healing, ready to dream again. Simon reflects on what it means to listen with your heart, amplify others, and move from hopelessness to helpfulness.

This episode is about choosing goodness. Choosing hope. Choosing to take one micro step forward.

Amplify Hope Today starts here.

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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364585Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:11:11 +0000Simon T. Bailey and Sherri WearWhat happens when a 22-year friendship, deep suffering, business success, grief, trust, and faith collide with one shared mission? In this powerful kickoff conversation, co-hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear introduce the heart behind Amplify Hope...
In this powerful kickoff conversation, co-hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear introduce the heart behind Amplify Hope Today and why hope is not optional in the world we’re living in.

Simon and Sherri open up about:
• Walking through divorce, death, career pivots, and unexpected loss
• The power of communication and trust in friendship and business
• How grief reshapes you but doesn’t have to define you
• Why goodness must rise in a hurting world
• The difference between talking about change and actually taking action

Sherri vulnerably shares her journey through losing her husband after 31 years and finding herself on the other side of healing, ready to dream again. Simon reflects on what it means to listen with your heart, amplify others, and move from hopelessness to helpfulness.

This episode is about choosing goodness. Choosing hope. Choosing to take one micro step forward.

Amplify Hope Today starts here.

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Watch full episodes on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

STAY CONNECTED
Follow Simon at:
Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
Instagram: @SimonTBailey
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

Follow our podcast at:
Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/]]>862action,communication,encouragement,entrepreneurship,faith,friendship,goodness,grief,growth,healing,hope,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,positivity,purpose,resilience,transformation,trustfalsefull