Podcasts by The Weekly Yes, And Podcast

Episode 121: The Home Stretch! from 2020-10-19T21:24:44

Episode 121: The Home Stretch

We are just a few shorts weeks away from the US Presidential Election. It's the home stretch...the final sprint...the finish line.

Regardless of you...

Episode 120: The YAP is Back! from 2020-09-15T22:44:53

Welcome back to the YAP! It's been awhile. Remember when this was weekly, and then it was monthly, and then it became once in a blue moon?

I am sorry.

Well, the YAP is back - and...

Episode 119: My White Privilege from 2020-06-23T22:51:21

It's been nearly a year since my last podcast. I am not sure how you all were able to make it without me ;)

The pandemic didn't get me behind the mic because Zoom had me so busy in front...

Season 4 - Episode 118: Surrender or Suffer from 2019-09-05T20:21:11

Welcome to Season 4 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast!

In Episode 118 Travis talks on the topic...Surrender or Suffer! He details his busy summer on the road and shares how dealing with the...

Episode 117: The Modern Dad with Perry Towle from 2019-06-10T03:29:17

Father's Day is quickly approaching here in the United States - so what better time to think about the importance of fatherhood? In Episode 117 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast, Travis brings back...

Episode 116: 5 Years or 6 Weeks? from 2019-05-19T21:09:20

Okay, perhaps I need to change the name to the "Every 3 Months Yes, And Podcast!" I apologize, it has been awhile. But I am back - for now!

So where has Travis been? Listen to find out.<...

Episode 115: You're On My Team Too! from 2019-02-18T21:34:02

"You're on my team too!"

This came to me today while sitting behind a car with a "Trump/Pence" bumper sticker. 

"You're on my team too!"

This came to me yesterday when th...

Episode 114: The Power of One! from 2019-01-24T23:44:01

I will not make any excuses. It has been a long time since the last podcast. Over two months to be exact. I am ashamed to call this "The Weekly Yes, And Podcast." It's more like "The Every Once ...

Episode 113: RAK Friday 2018 from 2018-11-19T17:29:27

#RakFriday18 is here! This has become by far my favorite day of the year. It is a celebration of humanity. It is a day that proves and reinforces the goodness that is in all of us, and the willi...

Episode 112: Win Your Moment with Logan Panchot from 2018-11-12T17:54:02

Imagine being this close...to one of your biggest goals...and coming up just short, not once...but twice within a few months? Travis' guest on The Weekly Yes, And Podcast for this week knows wha...

Episode 111: The Eye of the Hurricane from 2018-11-05T22:23:35

This is Episode 111 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast with Travis Thomas. In Episode 111 Travis talks about what it means to be able to stay in the eye of the hurricane based on his recent event in...

Episode 110: There is Only One Team! from 2018-10-15T23:00:27

Have you noticed how divided we are as a country right now? (That's a rhetorial question).

If you are cynical you might think this is the way it has always been, and it is the way it wil...

Episode 109: Sportuality with Jeanne Hess from 2018-10-01T17:31

How brilliant is this?! Really! Combining the ideas of spirituality and sports - and you get SPORTUALITY!

From the moment I heard about the concept of "Sportuality" I knew I needed to in...

Episode 108: Coaching Character with Brett Miller from 2018-09-05T14:40:25

If you were to call any youth sports organization and ask them about their core values, they would tell you how important qualities such as integrity, character, and sportsmanship are in their p...

Episode 107: Lionhearted Courage in Afghanistan from 2018-08-22T01:52:46

Episode 107 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is in cooperation with InspiredToGive.org and their August theme of "To Be Lionhearted."

Travis sits ...

Episode 106: Quiet&Effective Networking with Lori Saitz from 2018-07-31T21:55:07

You never know how you are going to fall into a career or area of expertise? Lori Saitz never saw herself helping people with the very thing that made her so uncomfortable - networking. Today, L...

Episode 105: StreetWaves with Maui Goodbeer from 2018-06-18T17:54:36

Episode 105 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast will inspire you! Maui Goodbeer is the Creator of StreetWaves - a non-profit organization that connects with the youth in under-served communities to t...

Episode 104: Stop Competing! from 2018-06-01T20:20:44

In Episode 104 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis urges everyone to stop competing!

No, not stop trying, or striving, or pushing yourself beyond your limits. Instead, stop comparing...

Episode 103: Lit Within! from 2018-05-11T15:47:30

What does it mean to be "Lit Within?" Last month we tackled the spiritual aspect of what it means to be "woke," and in May we focus our attention on "lit." If being woke is all about raising our...

Episode 102: Humor is a Choice with Andrew Tarvin from 2018-05-07T17:57:07

In Episode 102 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis sits down with Humor That Works creator Andrew Tarvin. Andrew is the world's first Humor Engi...

Episode 101: Stay Woke! from 2018-04-24T22:22:12

In Episode 101 Travis does a solocast in conjunction with our friends at Inspired To Give. Spring is here! Renewal, rebirth, and reawakening. Not only is there a physical transformation taking p...

Episode 100: Flint Town, March For Our Lives, Yes And!!! from 2018-03-30T13:47:23

This is Episode 100!!! A monumental episode for a production team of one. I started this podcast as a way for me to share my views and ideas of what it means to live with a "yes, and" mindset. A...

Episode 99: Wipe That Smile Off Your Face! from 2018-03-08T13:40:20

In Episode 99 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis has another solo cast, in partnership with Inspired to Give. In this episode Travis tells about his recent trip to Tampa to work with a prof...

Episode 98: Canon, Foles, and Super Bowls! from 2018-02-07T20:05:21

In Episode 98 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis breaks down the two most recent and biggest football games - the College National Championship and the Super Bowl. Travis details how both g...

Episode 97: Unleash the Athlete with James Leath from 2018-01-18T14:26:29

James Leath is an awesome guy! Imagine being a high-performing athlete, getting injured, and then becoming the college mascot. Kind of sounds like a Disney movie, right?

In Episode of Th...

Episode 96: What is Courage? from 2018-01-12T02:02:47

On Monday, January 15th, those of us in the U.S. will be celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It has become a U.S. holiday that represents the best of what our country stands for - symbolizi...

Episode 95: Delivering Hope! from 2017-12-30T18:14:16

Episode 95 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is a partner podcast with Inspired to Give.

In this episode Travis recounts the inspiration and impact of the Holiday Hope for the Homeless proj...

Episode 94: I'm Glad You Asked with Tracie Jae from 2017-12-20T19:01:02

In Episode 94 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis talks with Houston resident Tracie Jae about the creation of her card game "I'm Glad You Asked."

Tracie shares the inspiration behin...

Episode 93: The WHY Project with JaYson Wells! from 2017-12-07T04:13:22

In Episode 93 of The Weekly YAP - Travis sits down for a lengthy conversation with his new friend and former professional basketball player Jayson Wells. In addition to a long pro career that to...

Episode 92: RAK Friday Reveal from 2017-12-01T02:32:03

Episode 92 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is all about RAK Friday 17! In this special podcast Travis gives you a recap of all the awesome Random Acts of Kindness performed and then posted from R...

Episode 91: Rock Steady with Drew Thompson from 2017-11-22T15:03:58

Episode 91 and there is a lot to be thankful for in 2017. Yes, this is the Thanksgiving podcast for The Weekly YAP!

In episode 91 Travis sits down in-person with Drew Thompson, the owner...

Episode 90: RAK Friday 2017 from 2017-11-15T19:15:37

RAK Friday 2017 is here! 4 years ago Travis co-created RAK Friday as a way to help transform the commercialism of "Black Friday" into "RAK Friday!" In Episode 90 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast -...

Episode 89: Dear Money... from 2017-11-09T17:15

In Episode 89 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis writes a letter to money. 

No, he hasn't lost his mind (yet). He was inspired to try this activity when he heard of a woman who wrot...

Episode 88: Outlandish TV from 2017-11-02T15:56:41

Episode 88 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is here! In this episode Travis talks with Ricky Seaman, the Creator of Outlandish TV, and his Producer and Cinematographer Mark Dearborn. This is a fun...

Episode 87: Seeking to Understand with Jaz Martus from 2017-10-26T00:37:33

Episode 87 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is a special conversation with 17 year-old Jaz Martus from Flint, Michigan. Jaz is an exceptional young man. While most high school seniors spend their ...

Episode 86: Improv(e) It with Erin Diehl from 2017-10-18T20:11:20

In Episode 86 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis interviews Erin Diehl, the CEO and Founder of Improve It. Erin has been a life-long performer who found improvisation and has turned it into...

Episode 85: What Would You Say? from 2017-10-11T19:53:44

Episode 85 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - in this episode Travis asks the question, “What would you say?” What would you say to someone if you knew they were about to commit an egregious act? Not...

Episode 84: Conflicted Leadership from 2017-10-06T00:17:34

In Episode 42 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis does another solocast inspired by the recent events in Puerto Rico, the NFL, and the Las Vegas tragedy. Travis looks at President Trump, not...

Episode 83: Pull Together! from 2017-09-22T20:13:49

Episode 83 of The Weekly YAP is here! In Episode 83 Travis does another solocast talking about the idea of "Pull Together!" Inspired by the recent hurricanes and earthquakes, and the opportunity...

Episode 82: Hurricanes Happen from 2017-09-15T00:37:02

It's been awhile since the last The Weekly Yes, And Podcast. Too long. In that time there has been two major tragic hurricanes to hit the United States. Travis had the pleasure of being at home ...

Episode 81: L.O.V.E. Leadership! from 2017-08-08T22:35:38

In Episode 81 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis talks about what L.O.V.E Leadership is all about, and how recent research conducted at Google, as well as the recent book "The Captain Class...

Coaches: Culture before X's and O's from 2017-07-26T19:38:10

This is a SPECIAL EDITION of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast with Travis reading his most recent blog post titled, "Coaches: Culture before X's and O's!" 

If you are a coach, manager, or par...

Episode 80: Then Jordan Spieth Happened! from 2017-07-24T04:11:04

Episode 80 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast is back!

In this episode Travis digs in deep to the recent miraculous performance of golfer Jordan Spieth and his victory in the British Open. T...

Episode 79: Camp Recap&RAK the 4th! from 2017-07-01T01:29:44

Episode 79 of The Weely Yes, And Podcast and Travis is back from two weeks of camp with his family. In the episode Travis shares inspiration from his two weeks of serving as a leadership mentor ...

Episode 78: Jon Gordon from 2017-06-25T20:27:47

Jon Gordon is the worldwide best-selling author of books such as The Energy Bus, The Seed, and The No Complaining Rule, and his most recent book The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon was graciou...

Episode 77: School is Never Out! from 2017-06-19T14:04:59

Welcome to Summer everyone! I hope you are off on some exciting adventures or just sneaking away for a weekend of fun!

It may be summer, but school is never out. And no, I am not talking...

Episode 76: The Modern Parent with Perry Towle from 2017-06-08T16:52:41

Did your dad change diapers?

In Episode 76 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis has a fun and inspiring conversation with a long time friend and creator of from 2017-05-25T00:11:49

Rick Tamlyn has been helping people with their personal and professional lives for over 20 years. He is the author of "Play Your Bigger Game" which he has shared all over the world, and he is th...

Episode 73: Living Inspired with Michael Balchan from 2017-05-18T03:23:41

In Episode 73 of The Weekly YAP - Travis speaks with the inspiring, insightful, and enthusiastic Michael Balchan. This is one of Travis' longest interviews, and for good reason. Michael is a wea...

Episode 72: Seeing is Believing is Seeing! from 2017-05-12T00:23:22

"Seeing is believing!" 

"Believing is seeing!"

Which is it? Well, if you are a spritual person you probably grew up being taught that faith was not about "seeing" the evidence, b...

Episode 71: The Upside of Losing Everything with Heidi Siefkas from 2017-05-04T19:24:24

Life doesn't always make sense, and it definitely doesn't always go according to plan. Heidi Siefkas, on the surface, had an amazing life. A great job that took her all over the world. A great h...

Episode 70: I'm Coming Back From Cali from 2017-04-29T03:14:59

In Episode 70 of The Weekly YAP - Travis talks to himself. It's not the first time. It won't be the last time. But when is the last time Travis turned on the mic and waxed poetic by himself? Yea...

Episode 69: Football and Love with Coach Masaki Matsumoto from 2017-04-20T20:55:26

What role does love play in sports? Better yet, how important is it for players to know that their parents love them? If there is no crying in baseball, can there be love letters in football? Th...

Episode 68: The SHOWTIME of Sales with Bernie Cronin from 2017-04-13T00:49:34

I've always been annoyed with salesman. We all have an image we think of when we think of sales, and seldom is it a positive one. There is this idea and fear that we are being manipulated into s...

Episode 67: Making Memories with Garry Ridge from 2017-04-06T18:59:20

If you had to think of the top workplaces in the world to work for - what businesses do you think of? Disney? Google? Patagonia?

All great choices. But what about WD-40? Yeah, that WD-40...

Episode 66: The Park on Purpose with Jamie Vann from 2017-03-28T16:52:01

Living in Florida, our kids are no strangers to Disney World. It's safe to say that over all of these years we have taken the convenience for granted. But imagine having children and realizing t...

Episode 65: Waiting to Die, Running to Live with Michael Patrick Burke from 2017-03-20T01:24:40

What if you were born and only given a few years to live? And then you survive and are given a few more years to live. And then you surpass death predictions over and over again, only...

Episode 64: That's Cub with Josh Lifrak from 2017-02-28T22:50:58

Spring Training 2017 has begun - and nowhere is their more excitement in Major League Baseball than in the locker room of the World Champion Chicago Cubs. In September, Travis was honored to get...

Episode 63: Branching In with Dieter and Jenny Randolph from 2017-02-19T22:36:33

Being a minister of a Unity Church for over 20 years will teach you a few things about relationships. You realize during that time that people are looking for love, happiness, and fulfillment. P...

Episode 62: Improv Alive with Julian Schrenzel from 2017-02-11T20:17:34

It is not often Travis gets to sit down with other improvisers in the field of corporate work. In Episode 62 of The Weekly YAP, Travis talks with Improv Al...

Episode 61: High Stakes Pressure with Dion Von Moltke from 2017-02-01T03:53:11

Pressure. What does real pressure look like? And, how many of us feel like we are taking our life into our hands on a daily basis with the profession we choose? I don't. I help people embrace an...

Episode 60: Tragedy to Triumph with Alexa Rose Carlin from 2017-01-24T00:50:25

Imagine being young, energetic, and talented, and in the blink of an eye you are given less than a 1% chance of living? And, even when you do survive, you spend the next couple of years baffling...

Episode 59: The Ripple Effect of Kindness with Joe Beckman from 2017-01-17T02:18:32

In Episode 59 of The Weekly YAP, Travis talks with youth motivator Joe Beckman. Joe is the real deal! He has been going into schools working with students an...

Episode 58: A Life Saving Purpose with Jessica Ventura from 2017-01-08T22:46:16

Not many people can say that they save lives on a daily basis. In Episode 58 of The Weekly YAP, Travis gets to sit down with an inspiring woman who has dedicated her life to saving others. From ...

Entrepreneur Series: Born to Influence with Esther Kiss from 2017-01-07T22:00:52

Happy 2017 everyone! In this episode of The Weekly YAP Entrepreneur Series, Travis interviews the talented Esther Kiss. Esther has a wonderful story of coming to the US with a dream of acting, o...

Episode 57: Create Your Best Life with Wendi Blum from 2016-12-20T14:41:37

In Episode 57 of The Weekly YAP - Travis sits down with someone sure to get you motivated as we head into 2017! Wendi Blum is a five-time author, international speaker, and the creator of Create...

Episode 56: Contagious Kindness with Nicole Phillips from 2016-12-18T01:00:15

In Episode 56 of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews Nicole Phillips, author of the weekly column and book Listen

SPECIAL YAP: The Day The World Changed! from 2016-12-08T03:44:01

In this SPECIAL edition of The Weekly YAP - Travis shares inspiration and sad news from this year's RAK Friday '16 activities. The day took on much greater meaning with the sadness of Travis' fa...

Episode 54: Train Ugly with Trevor Ragan from 2016-11-29T18:31:50

In Episode 54, Travis is back from Thanksgiving break with a special guest that is sure to get you excited and inspired, and ready to go tackle your obstacles. Trevor Ragan is the creator of Listen

Episode 53: After the Election! from 2016-11-13T02:45:53

In Episode 53 of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis takes some time to share his thoughts and views about the fallout from the Presidential Election. Not intended to be a political commentary,...

Entrepreneur Series: The Personal Touch with Courtney Daniel from 2016-11-13T00:13:26

In this special Entrepreneur Series of The Weekly Yes, And Podcast - Travis interviews Courtney Daniel of Courtney Daniel Designs. Courtney left her ...

Entrepreneur Series: Knowing Your Brand with Regan Hillyer from 2016-11-03T02:57:42

In this Weekly YAP Travis interviews international sensation Regan Hillyer on how she listened to her heart in order to pursue a passion that takes her all over the world helping others live their ...

Entrepreneur Series: Redefining Your Past with Linda Brogan from 2016-10-26T00:20:32

This is another BONUS podcast in the Entrepreneur Series for The Weekly YAP. In this episode Travis interviews Linda Brogan. Linda is a multi award-winning playwright who has gone back to her roots...

Entrepreneur Series: The "Recovering Financial Advisor" with Amy Mewborn from 2016-10-24T20:07:14

This is another in the BONUS Entrepreneur Series of The Weekly YAP. In this episode Travis interviews "recovering financial advisor" Amy Mewborn on how she made the shift from being a successful pr...

Entrepreneur Series: It's Okay to Fail with Anna Ren! from 2016-10-19T20:34:11

In this entrepreneur BONUS series Travis interviews people from all over the world who left their ordinary life behind in order to listen to and follow their calling. In this week's YAP, Travis tal...

Entrepreneur Series: Sleep Like a BOSS with Christine Hansen from 2016-10-13T16:19:32

In this BONUS podcast for The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews Christine Hansen, the Founder of Sleep Like a Boss! How cool is that name? Christine shares her inspiring entrepreneur story of leaving ...

Entrepreneur Series: Featuring Yanran C. from 2016-10-13T16:00

In this BONUS podcast for The Weekly YAP - Travis interview Yanran Carpenter. Yanran was born and raised in China before leaving home to pursue her dream of living and working in the United States....

Episode 52: The Bootstrap Entrepreneur with Suddan Shanmugasundaram from 2016-10-08T21:07:17

In Episode 52 of The Weekly YAP Travis sits down with serial entrepreneur Suddan Shanmugasundaram. Suddan is originally from India but came to the United States for college to attend North Dakota S...

Episode 51: Wealth and Health with Rachel Feldman from 2016-09-30T15:17:18

In Episode 51 Travis interviews the inspiring and insightful Rachel Feldman. Rachel was a wildly successful commercial real estate agent who became an integrative health nutritionist when faced wit...

Episode 50: A Culture of Leadership with Louis Carter from 2016-09-21T20:02:34

In Episode 50 Travis sits down with his fellow Palm Beach entrepreneur Louis Carter for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and a whole lot of other unrelated topics. And, if you l...

Episode 49: The Fear Bucket List with Dr. Holst from 2016-09-16T00:10:20

In Episode 49, Travis puts in a long-distance call to Hong Kong to talk with Dr. Kamilla Holst. In the interview, the two of them talk about Kamilla buying a one-way ticket to Hong Kong to start he...

Episode 48: The Purpose Blueprint with Kerry Morgan from 2016-09-09T02:04:22

In Episode 48 Travis welcomes the inspiring and talented Kerry Morgan as she shares her path of going from success in multiple industries to finally listening and following her passion. Listen as K...

Episode 47: From Pole Dancing, Authenticity, and Female Empowerment from 2016-08-30T16:47:22

In Episode 47 of The Weekly YAP Travis interviews Joy Leng from Singapore. Joy was a life-long dancer who opened one of the first pole dancing studios in Singapore, discovered the the powerful conn...

Episode 46: Freedom is Messy! from 2016-08-22T03:27:23

In Episode 46 of The Weekly YAP Travis combines topics he is passionate about and delivers them in a monologue reflective of his improvisation roots. On the subject of Freedom is Messy - he works i...

Episode 45: The Love Coach with Jennifer Spaulding from 2016-08-11T02:53:35

In Episode 45 Travis gets to interview Love and Relationship Coach Jennifer Spaulding. Jennifer left a successful non-profit career to help others find l...

Episode 44: Cursed or Blessed? from 2016-08-05T03:51:14

In Episode 44 Travis takes a break from his interviews to share inspiration from an unusual and interesting 72 hours with his family. From falling off a dock, getting attacked by a cat, and almost ...

Episode 43: Pocket Full of Dreams with David Burch from 2016-07-28T20:00:03

In Episode 43 of The Weekly YAP Travis interviews author David Burch of the book "Pocket Full of Dreams." Travis sits down with David while in Charlevoix, Michigan as he shares his story of triumph...

Episode 42: The Lost Impact of Hazing! from 2016-07-19T18:39:57

In Episode 42 Travis tackles a topic he is very passionate about - ending hazing in sports! Travis shares his own hazing experiences as a young athlete, and how we still have a long way to go to ch...

Episode 41: The FREEDOM Dialogues! from 2016-07-08T07:29:53

July 4th is Independence Day in the United States. Travis h...

Episode 40: The Power Question with Traci Fenton from 2016-06-27T23:12:03

In Episode 40 of The Weekly YAP Travis gets to pick the brain of his long time friend Traci Fenton, Founder and CEO of Worldblu. Traci was recently recognized as one of the Top Leadership Thinkers ...

Episode 39: Relentless Forward Motion with Brian Rook from 2016-06-20T03:06:42

In Episode 39 of The Weekly YAP Travis sits down with his long time friend from college Brian Rook. Brian was a standout goalkeeper known for throwing himself head first into every challenge he tak...

Episode 38: Life is the Performance! from 2016-06-08T19:19:04

It has been one week since the release of Travis' first book, "3 Words for Gett...

Episode 37: Chapter 1 of "Live Yes, And!" from 2016-05-31T23:55:20

It is an exciting week for Travis and Live Yes, And. On June 1st Travis' first book, 2016 WorldBlu Summit. Matt and Travis collaborated on four sessions duri...

Episode 34: Sneak Peak of "Live Yes, And!" from 2016-05-09T02:31:17

In Episode 34 Travis shares an audio reading to the Introduction in his first book "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!" The book is available for pre-sale on Amazon for $5.99. The book re...