Sat, 19 April 2008 This week's podcast features Jennifer Hudson. Find out how she went from cruise ship singer to American Idol outcast until finally becoming an Academy Award-winning actress. Comments[0] |
Wed, 2 April 2008  Rain Before Rainbows is back with a new episode. This week's episode, in honor of National Autism Month, is about Temple Grandin. Learn how an autistic child managed to go from almost being institutionalized to being an advocate for autism and humane treatment of animals. For more stories such as those featured in this podcast, check out my new book The Secret to Success is Not a Secret, available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Borders book stores.Comments[0] |
Wed, 20 June 2007 Episode 8: You're Not Going to Find a Publisher - Shel Silverstein Learn how Shel Silverstein went from writing for Playboy Magazine to become a beloved children's writer--even if no one wanted to publish his first children's book. For
more
information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website.
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Wed, 30 May 2007 Episode 7: If I Survive This, I'll Come Out Stronger - Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali is often considered the greatest
fighter who has ever lived. However, many people are unaware that some
of his greatest battles took place outside the ring. Learn why he truly
is a great fighter when he faces some of his toughest opponents, and
defeats them without ever raising his fist. For
more
information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website.
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Wed, 16 May 2007 Episode 6: Too Small, Too Slow - Wayne Gretzky Once upon a time, scouts looked at Gretzky and saw a player that was good, but unlikely to survive against the much larger players. That didn't stop Gretzky from going from being the underdog to becoming the Great One. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website. Comments[0] |
Wed, 9 May 2007 Episode 5: Doesn't Have that Presidential Look - Ronald Reagan It's hard to believe that anyone would ever label Ronald Reagan as someone who didn't look presidential, but that's exactly what happened. Learn how he moved past this comment and launched his political career. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website. Comments[0] |
Wed, 2 May 2007 Episode 4: You'll Never Become a Jockey - Eddie Arcaro Eddie Arcaro is the only rider to have won the U.S. Triple Crown twice, but it wasn't always so easy for him. Learn about his staggering losses and injuries he endured before he made it into the winner's circle. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website. Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 April 2007 Episode 3: They Do Not Sell - Stephen King Discover the early struggles and rejections Stephen King was forced to endure as he tried to get his first novels published. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website. Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 April 2007 Episode 2: No Commercial Potential - Van Halen Learn how Van Halen struggled through years of rejection before landing a record contract. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website. Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 April 2007 Episode 1: Try Another Profession - Lucille Ball Learn how Lucille Ball went from being rejected from drama school, Broadway and Hollywood to become a legendary comedic actor. For more information, please go to the Rain Before Rainbows website . Comments[0] |
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Rain Before Rainbow's Podcast Rain Before Rainbows is a compilation of inspiring stories about individuals who overcame failures, setbacks, and criticisms on their way to fame and fortune. More stories such as those featured in this podcast can be found in Darcy Andries' book "The Secret to Success is Not a Secret."
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