
Sparks of Gratitude
Biweekly episodes. Gratitude saves lives, let it save yours. Ignite the fire of positive change with the Sparks of Gratitude. Randy Sparks hosts this podcast with interviews from amazing and inspiring people sharing wisdom and experience and how gratitude has impacted their lives. We believe gratitude can change and save lives. Ignite the fire inside you with the sparks of gratitude.
Latest episodes

Feb 19, 2024 • 40min
6: Thrive with Milestones not Destinations - Lee Brower
Send us a textOur guest today is the Founder of Empowered Wealth, LLC and the creator of The Business Family Coach, a revolutionary program for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Lee Brower. Lee has been featured in the best-selling book and movie The Secret and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows in North and South America including The Today Show, and other popular programs. Lee shares how we become the Rivers of the world rather than the Reservoirs of the world, and that life is a lot better if we're Attracting rather than Chasing. Think Milestones not Destinations. Chapter:00:00 - Intro01:31 - Who is Lee Brower? 05:15 - Create more, Consume less10:30 - Strive, Drive, Arrive, and Thrive 12:48 - Reservoir Mindset and River Mindset17:11 - 4 C’s - Character, Competence, Compassion, Connections19:49 - Lowest level of gratitude: Ingratitude22:27 - Second level of gratitude: Social Gratitude 23:18 - Third Level of gratitude: Appreciative Gratitude 25:11 - Highest Level: Empowering Gratitude 27:56 - Practice Gratitude no matter what the circumstances33:53 - The Story of the Gratitude Rock38:18 - 2 Things to Start a Gratitude Practice Learn more about Lee Brower:https://leebrower.com/https://www.empoweredwealth.com/Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com

Feb 12, 2024 • 38min
5: Mind as the Origin of Success - Jeff Mask
Send us a textOur guest today helps people find Peace, Passion, and Prosperity. Jeff Mask is a coach who helps CEOs confidently grow their business without losing their souls. Jeff is a husband, father, founder CEO, Coach and Mentor. Achieving high success in a Fortune 10 Company, growing a software company from $2M to over $100M, acquiring and growing other companies, successfully investing in other software companies, earning a top-ranked global MBA, living and serving abroad in Buenos Aires, and leading thousands of professionals.Jeff shared that after surviving cancer, watching his wife and son teeter between life & death, how he realized his life experiences had led him to this moment. Chapter:00:00 - Intro - Cycling with the wind inspired gratitude3:01 - Who is Jeff Mask? Husband, Father, Survivor5:31 - Becoming a Coach - Everything Became Clear - Resonated Truth7:00 - How did he begin his coaching career? 7:33 - Pain of his wife’s life-threatening blood clot and pregnancy 8:58 - The darkest moment in Jeff Mask's life, alone, helpless, fearful of becoming a widower and single dad12:38 - How Jeff Mask embraced his faith in Jesus Christ giving peace. Wife choosing to live 14:06 - Find gratitude from trials and in trials, darkness, loneliness, and depression15:08 - Falling on face into a brick wall. Feeling detached alone and embarrassed. Making others happy gave Jeff happiness18:30 - Programming your brain - feed your mind with positivity, gratitude, and selfless service.20:01 - Jeff's dad read and studied neuroscience and positive thinking to teach teenagers23:54 - Jeff doesn't teach, he asks questions to extract the truth26:47 - Radical Candor by Kim Scott28:25 - Failure is part of the job32:18 - The solid foundation of marriage is love and peace34:15 - Personal improvement, learners are leaders and leaders are learnersLearn more about Jeff Mask:https://www.jeffmask.com/https://www.instagram.com/jeffmask/?hl=enFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com

Feb 1, 2024 • 57min
4: Counterfeit Emotions vs. Authentic Emotions - Curtis Morley
Send us a textOur guest today is entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, and innovator, Curtis Morley. Curtis is the WSJ Best selling author of "The Entrepreneur's Paradox" and Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Paradox and Counterfeit Emotions. Curtis shares how every authentic emotion (except one) has a counterfeit, and how grateful he is for the pain that has transformed his life. Guilt vs. Shame, Pain vs. Misery, Love vs. Lust, Nice vs. Kind, and more. Learn about identifying authentic and counterfeit emotions and establishing healthy boundaries.Resources Mentioned (e.g. books, other episodes, etc.)Get access to Mr. Curtis Morley's website:https://www.counterfeitemotions.com/https://www.entrepreneursparadox.com/Listen to this episode on the go:🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sparks-of-gratitude/id1725414927🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ddtJyRwhdAxj2Eh2oj4NAFollow Sparks of GratitudeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com

Jan 15, 2024 • 50min
3: How Gratitude Creates Resonance - Matt Townsend
Send us a textOur guest today is known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, he is Dr. Matt Townsend, and he blends humor and story-telling with his real-life solutions to inspire and motivate healthier living. He completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication with an emphasis on conflict resolution. He then earned a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in the field of Human and Organizational Systems. Matt shares that appreciating today, believing in tomorrow, and connecting deeply along the way is what makes you happy. Dr. Matt Townsend's website:https://matttownsend.com/Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com

Jan 15, 2024 • 40min
2: People's Giftedness Through Gratitude - Bob Goff
Send us a textOur guest today is the best selling author of "Love Does", "Everybody Always", "Dream Big", and "Undistracted." Bob Goff is a recovering lawyer, who has spent his life trying to figure out how to live a whimsical, impactful life. Bob is an author, coach, speaker, and a dreamer who claims that his office is on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland. Bob reflects on finding gratitude in the giftedness of others, learning that what he used to think wasn't always correct, and first loves.Find Bob Goff: https://www.bobgoff.com/Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com

Jan 15, 2024 • 47min
1: Gratitude Saves Lives - Dr. Paul Jenkins
Send us a textOur guest today is renowned positive psychologist, author, coach, and speaker Dr. Paul Jenkins. He is the author of "Pathological Positivity" and founder of "Live On Purpose Central." His work in positive psychology has helped countless people improve their lives.Dr. Paul reflects on how we can invite our marvelous minds to find gratitude in the hard stuff and much more.Resources Mentioned:Get a free digital download of Portable Positivity: https://drpauljenkins.com/sparksGet a free copy of "Pathological Positivity": https://pathologicalpositivity.com/freebookFind Dr. Paul:https://drpauljenkins.com/Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:info@sparksofgratitude.com