Episodes
Dec. 9, 2019
Powerful selfie speaker Azuka Zuke shares his inspiring story on What’s Your Excuse
Hello again; I hope you are all doing well. I had some scheduling difficulties with a guest, so I'm sharing a previously recorded interview that you probably haven't heard unless you are subscribed to my youtube channel. :) This time my guest is the incomparable inspirational motivational author and speaker Azuka Zuke. I met Azuka at Dreamcon. He spoke right after I finished my talk. I remember thinking that if I had had to follow this freak of nature that I would have turned right around and we...
Nov. 25, 2019
former police officer now speaker, preacher, podcaster, and radio network owner Rob Thibodeau stopped by What’s Your Excuse
Hello again; Happy to be sharing another wonderful interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show. This time my guest is Bob Thibodeau. Host of The Kingdom Crossroads Podcast. Rob was forced out of his dream job as a military drill instructor due to downsizing. Then he suffered an injury that would force him out of the police force. He found a faith in God and relied on that to transform himself. Now days he is a Motivational speaker, a top podcast host, a podcaster trainer, and owner of a fifth base...
Nov. 4, 2019
Former dominatrix Kat McLead transitioned to helping sex workers start healthier businesses and now helps stay at home moms run successful mom-first businesses
Hello again: I’m back from my trip to Erie Pennsylvania with a new episode of The What’s Your Excuse? Show. I was in Erie to speak at an event called Disability Insights put on my my good friend www.amybovaird.com While there I did two other speaking events and three book signings. I sold four of my new What's Your Excuse? Shirts. I was able to do this thanks to help from Alex owner of www.neatoshop.com His website is easy to use, his shirts are well made, sizes are true, and the prices are reas...
Oct. 14, 2019
Empowerment strategist and trauma specialist Jennifer Whitacre helps us get unstuck
Hello again; This week on The What's Your Excuse? Show I'm blessed to have Jennifer Whitacre. as my guest. I've known Jennifer for over a year after meeting her on linked in. And we had a great conversation for an interview on her podcast Yes and. We talked about her growing up in a family with lots of trauma and how that effected her as an adult. We talked about the various aspects of the human mind and how to help ourselves manage all these different aspects of perspection to become a healthie...
Oct. 7, 2019
Happiness Ambassador Maura Sweeney stopped by What’s Your Excuse to share how to find your own happiness
Hello again; Today, I’m bringing you another previously recorded interview. This time the guest is Maura Sweeney This one was recorded back when I was still working with Frederic Bye. The interview was recorded for his Creative Magic Network, and you will hear our intro and outro from that time. The reason for that is I am just not good at editing. I don’t enjoy it, it takes me forever, and leaving in those few minutes of audio don’t hurt the show at all. In fact I wish I could deliver my show i...
Sept. 23, 2019
Patty Fletcher shares how receiving her guide dog Bubba changed her life helping her to live it so much more fully
Hello Again; This week I’m posting another previously recorded interview. As my friend Lorraine Reguly reminded me last night I have to accept that it may take me longer to recover from my travels than it used to. :) It’s a good thing that I do have so many amazing interviews that most of you have never heard before. That way I don’t have to disappoint anyone when I’m dragging a little and don’t quite make it to recording a new episode. And having Patty Fletcher to share with all my new listener...
Sept. 16, 2019
Ryan Narus shares his journey from someone with no cash contacts or experience to successful mobile home community developer
Hello again; This week I'm honored to Welcome Ryan Narus owner of The Archimedes Group To The What's Your Excuse? Show. Ryan really is a man after my own heart. He graduated from college with a batchelers in Psychology, a master's in business, and a mountain of student debt. He has gone from living in a mobile home, sleeping on an air mattress, and working all hours to purchase his first property to a man who just completed the purchase of his tenth facility. But even ow he believes in the value...
Sept. 12, 2019
Best selling blind author Phyllis Staton Campbell talks all things writing on what’s your excuse?
Hello again; This week I'm honored to be speaking with Phyllis Staton Campbell on The What's Your Excuse? Show. Phyllis is a successful author who happens to be blind. She has written fiction and nonfiction. Besides memoirs she also written true crime and mystery. I will confess that I spent a lot of our time talking about writing specifically character creation. I wanted to know, as I imagine many of you want to know; how does a woman blind from birth create those detailed descriptions so impor...
Sept. 2, 2019
World champion paralympic athlete and fitness coach James Roberts on What’s Your Excuse?
Hello again; This week, I'm blessed to welcome James Roberts to the The What's Your Excuse Show. James is a former world champion paralympic athlete, online training and nutrition coach, and owner of James Roberts Fitness. He also hosts The Mind Set Game Podcast. We talked about how he managed to overcome physical challenges to become a paralympian. He explains how it always came down to being willing to try something new. I was impressed with how openly he shared about having to deal with a rec...
Aug. 26, 2019
Heartfelt Keepsakes creator Sandra Henry visited What’s Your Excuse?
Hello again; I'm pleased to bring you another great interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show. This time my guest is my friend and graphic artist Sandra Henry. How We Met I was introduced to Sandra by my friend Joe Pardo after she appeared on the pilot episode of his new show The Top. I reached out to her wanting to hear more about her story and hoping to do my part to help her grow her business by having her on my podcast. Somehow, during our talk, we transitioned into talking about my problem ...
Aug. 19, 2019
Michael Schwartz blind film maker was my very first guest on What’s Your Excuse?
Hello again; I had some scheduling problems this wee, so you are getting another previously recorded interview. This interview is the first one I ever did for the What's Your Excuse? Show. I recorded this with my friend and now former co-host Frederic Bye. As you can tell it was originally recorded as part of his Creative magic Brand. And I decided to leave the intro and outro audio in tact. Partly because as you know I am horrible at editing. But mainly because I don't know if there would be a ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Scott Mulvaney fired up to fuel your health business and lifestyle stopped by What’s Your Excuse?
Hello again; I'm excited to be able to bring you this special interview this week. It's special because I have appeared on Scott's show twice, and have been looking forward to having him on my show for a long time. But it's really special because of what Scott has to teach us all about how to be fueled up in all aspects of your health, business, and lifestyle. Scott is one of those people who seem to have done it all. He almost feels like a larger than life character. But he is very real, and yo...
Aug. 5, 2019
Adriana Gavazzoni award winning author of sizzling legal thrillers visits what’s your excuse?
Hello again; As you know I have made a commitment to release a new or at least unheard episode of my podcast The What's Your Excuse? Show every Monday Morning. This week some problems with an online scheduling form kept me from recording the episode that I had planned. So, I'm sharing the interview I recorded with my friend and online media client Adriana Gavazzoni about three years ago. She has been much more than a client. Often she has encouraged me when I was feeling down, disappointed, or d...
July 29, 2019
What’s Your Excuse? with guest Rappin Ray Charles Big Fluff
Hello again; I'm excited to be sharing my latest interview with you. This time my guest is the blind rapper Big Fluff Jon Leon aka the Rappin Ray Charles. After two years of being friends, we finally sat down to record this interview. We talk about how he managed to finish recording his first album Diary of a Fat Kid even though he lost his vision in the middle of recording it. We talked about accessible technology, and Jon explained how now that he is with a new distribution company he doesn't ...
July 22, 2019
What’s Your Excuse? with guest Lorraine Reguly
Hello again; This week, I'm bringing you a past interview that many of you probably haven't heard yet. It is with my friend and editor www.wordingwell.com She is a successful author, blogger, editor, poet, artist, and speaker. And she inspires the heck out of me. I know that after you hear our talk, you will be asking yourself if Lorraine can do it, then what is my excuse. Want to know how to get booked on podcasts like mine? Sign up for my free audio course. And if you are ready to become a rad...
July 15, 2019
What’s Your Excuse with guest Super Joe Pardo
Hello again; As I told you in last week's post my plan is to release new episodes every Monday morning. I want to get your week started with some information, inspiration, and motivation that will help you overcome one of those excuses that has been holding you back. And this week we have a great guest who also happens to be a personal friend in Joe Pardo aka Super Joe. Joe is an award winning business coach and podcast host. He is also the best selling author of Sales Won't Save Your Business. ...
July 8, 2019
What’s Your Excuse? with guest Brittany Culp
Hello Again; Today is a big day for me and the What's Your Excuse? Show. Thanks to help from my friend and fellow blind entrepreneur Michael Babcock I'm now moving towards my show being available in audio on all your favorite podcast listening apps and devices. My first episode is a replay of an interview I recorded with blind body builder, bikini model, and fitness coach Britany Culp. Some of you had the pleasure of seeing this on my youtube channel, or on my What's Your Excuse? Face Book group...
April 18, 2018
Life is like a river taking small steps part 1 of Music and motivation
Hello again; Have you ever had an idea for a new product, service, book, etc; and just couldn’t get it out of your head? Music and Motivation First Video Life Is Like A River, Taking Small Steps. I’m writing this post as my way of dealing with this very issue in my own life. :) You see many people have told me they love my singing. In fact if you check my youtube channel stats, you might come to the conclusion that people like hearing me sing more than they like hearing me share my inspirational...
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Sept. 23, 2016
EP 005 Interview with Author Robert Branco
I interview Robert Branco author, acvocate, and publisher of consumer vision magazine. Oh yes he does just happen to be blind.
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Sept. 11, 2016
EP 004 Interview with Michael Babcock of Your Own Pay
Interviewed Michael Babcock. His site is called your own pay. His site is referred to as marketing with the blind guy.
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Sept. 11, 2016
EP 003 Amtrak Adventure where, when, and how you can help
In which I announced where I would be going on my Amtrak Writer IN Residency and when. I also gave you some ideas as to how you could help including busting my site and buying my books or using the donate button
Sept. 11, 2016
Never Be Afraid to Ask
In this one I talk about how you have to be willing to ask for what you want in life whether that be prayer to god, speaking to the universe, using positive affirmations, or asking people for help like I have so often done.
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July 2, 2016
Episode 001 Updating the Show Name to Reflect My New Brand
In this episode I talk about how going forward the show will be called The No Excuses Podcast as it is more in line with the brand I am creating. I explain the event that caused me to decide on the change. And I talk about how going forward I'm going to be even more active online and even more positive. My new affirmation is I will run and not grow weary. Thanks, Max
Feb. 2, 2016
part two of my interview on the timo show
was surprised that timo broke this into two shows, but there was so much good stuff shared; that I'm glad he did. its me continuing to be my usual inspiring self.