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About Simon Says Inspire

A podcast about Life, Leadership and Building Legacies.

Prepare to be inspired! Join hosts John and Dina Simon (Father-in-law and Daughter-in-law duo) as they open the doors to a captivating world of personal journeys, triumphs, and heartfelt conversations. In this podcast, they warmly invite their friends, family, and influential leaders to share their stories and wisdom with you.

Whether you're seeking motivation, personal growth, or simply a moment of connection, this podcast is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered.

Embark on an uplifting journey where extraordinary individuals from all walks of life reveal the experiences that shaped them and the lessons they've learned along the way. From tales of resilience and determination to moments of profound growth and self-discovery, each episode is an opportunity to tap into the transformative power of storytelling.

Meet Mick White!

We are so excited to have Mick White join us on the podcast. He is an inspiration and a force for good! We can’t wait for you to get to know him better and the mission he is on with the 100-Year Manifesto. About MickMick White is the Founder of the 100-Year Manifesto, a framework…
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Live from the MN State Fair

We are excited to have John come to town and attend the MN State Fair. He and Rich met some new friends and shared stories about what they love most during the Great Minnesota Get-Together!
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Meet Cathy Paper!

We are so excited to have Cathy Paper join us on the podcast! She’s a great friend of Dina’s and also the publisher of her book. Cathy specializes in coaching, training, and empowering sales professionals, business owners, and leaders to elevate their processes and performance. Cathy has provided invaluable coaching to top executives and managers…
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Meet Gregg Jackson!

We are excited to have Gregg Jackson on the podcast with us. Gregg is a friend of John’s. They stay fit together by working out a few times a week. Gregg went to the University of Dayton for his undergraduate and MBA degrees. Worked for GM, Delco Products in Ohio and then transferred to El…
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Meet Angela Christman!

We are so excited to have Angela on our podcast! You will hear her passion for human-centered leadership and why “Business is personal.” Angela is the founder of Lift Bridge Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on more personal and human-centered approaches to helping companies grow. Angela is known for building innovative teams to focus on people…
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Meet Brad Lantz!

We are excited to bring Brad on to the podcast! Dina and Brad have known each other for a decade. She calls him a friend, coach and loves to collaborate with him! We could have talked to Brad about a lot of things! One of the areas we asked him to focus on was, “What…
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Meet Colleen White Slingerland!

So excited for you to meet Colleen! She joins us to discuss her career, leadership experiences, and passion for making the world a better place! Here is a bit more about Colleen: Colleen is a purpose-driven leader with over a decade of experience solving complex challenges through building impactful projects, operational processes, and most importantly, teams.…
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Meet Darin Lynch!

We are so excited to welcome Darin Lynch to our podcast this week! Darin Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Irish Titan, an ecommerce agency that builds and grows ecommerce channels using strategy, marketing, creative, and engineering. Darin offers over 25 years of digital, marketing, sales, technology and leadership experience ranging from Fortune 100…
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Meet Gary Alan Henson

During this episode, we talk to Gary about his career in the Navy, where he served in the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Force for 8 years, from 1970 to 1978, as a Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician.  Then his 40-year career as a Software Engineer, and now Author. We could have talked to him…
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Meet Shannon Donnaway!

We are thrilled to have Shannon Donnaway as our special guest this week! Shannon is John’s Daughter and Dina’s Sister-in-law. In this episode, we engage with Shannon about her successful career as a speech pathologist and fellow podcaster! Currently, she and her cohost Holley Bronson are in the midst of the second season of their…
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