Cam Barrett is a Grateful Human. He is the Corporate Affairs Manager of Kroger Company of Michigan, and he loves his family and Taco Bell. Something that made him smile recently was just being a dad to his little daughter.

Janet Thompson is the President and CEO of Parkside Credit Union. She loves people and nature, and something that made her smile recently was a community ceremony she attended locally. Thanks, Janet, for making the time to discuss gratitude in the workplace culture, especially how a "people come first" fosters a grateful environment.

Former NBA Basketball player turned philanthropist and business owner Paul Davis talks with us about gratitude, how it can fill a void in your life, and how people are the only things that make gratitude happen.

There is something to be said about having strong faith and being grateful. Julia Bowen exudes both. Listen to how a first-time yoga class attendee went on to found multiple yoga studios and build a grand she is grateful to be part of.

If gratitude is like a light, Carly Nesson shines BRIGHT. Listen to the story of disaster relief volunteer turned global tech project manager and how gratitude has shaped her journey.

"If you want to turn the world, you're gonna need friends." Grateful for our conversation with Travis Merle, Partnerships Manager at Virtuous Software.

When life hands you uncertainty, how do you flex your gratitude muscles? Join us in this conversation with some of the best and brightest at the University of Michigan, recent graduate Ally Donovan, senior Ella Baranski, and senior Michael Weiss, who founded and run the Fleece & Thank You Student Organization at UofM.

Talking gratitude with Ned Specktor, owner of Happy Monday Co and all around social media video guru.

Talking about "Trusting the Process" with child psychotherapist Monika Niemasik!

What is the sandwich generation? Will we all eventually be a caregiver? Associate Professor of Health Communications at University of Michigan Dearborn breaks it down!

"The hardest times bring the best outcomes." Lindsay Labadie, Fleece & Thank You Blanket Recipient, Grand Valley State University Freshman, Grosse Ile High School Alum, and avid trapshooter, recounts her journey from regular high school life to fighting a brain tumor to finding her purpose.

Empathy is one of the most underused and impactful tools in our toolbox of supporting others. Listen to three-time guest Nick Iannarino about the power empathy can provide.

"Share your energy." Listen to this throwback from Ned Spektor, man of many talents, about how you can achieve happiness by pursuing the things that bring you energy.

The Longest Way Around Is Not Always The Shortest Way Home. Listen to our updates for this week!

"Empathy is a superpower." Chatting with Nate Langley about life, love, and the pursuit of empathy.

"My insides feel like Keith Richard's face." We are talking about the important topic of the power of humor with Nick Iannarino, Professor of Health Communications at The University of Michigan Dearborn.

Listen to our conversation with Ashley from CFCU as we make a blanket together, talk through the steps of how to do it, and also learn more about Ashley and the CFCU culture and impact.

"The battle begins after the bell has rung." Listen to the strong and powerful Karen Kines talk about her daughter Cassie's journey through cancer on her way to inspiring the founding of the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation.

"Find your north star and go for it." Learn about the Warmilu and Fleece and Thank You partnership that is creating double impact: create fleece blankets for children in US hospitals AND provide life-saving infant warming blankets to pre-term babies in third world countries.

Join us as we talk about F&TY Updates, major brands we are working with, AND the power of moments and importance of breaking the script.