Archive for the ‘Personal Stuff’ Category

    It’s been nine months since the public release of my book, Almost Isn’t Good Enough. We’ve already completed a second printing and thousands of copies have been distributed through special events, book signings, industry partners, Soles4Souls Web site, and downloads for the iPad, Kindle, and Nook.     People often ask me (Continue reading…)

Last night was a very special night for me. It was the book release party for Almost Isn’t Good Enough. Cole Haan has been and continues to be an important partner to Soles4Souls. They graciously agreed to host the event at their retail location in Green Hills Mall in Nashville. (Continue reading…)

Writing a book is more than completing a task, it is an experience only appreciated and understood by those who choose to take on such a project. My book is due in December. You can read more about it here (and even pre-order if you want to). Just so you (Continue reading…)

 I’m a HUGE Southwest Airlines fan. When I fly, my default choice is always Southwest. The employees are happy. Flight schedules actually matter. Direct flights are almost always available. I’m able to fit my travel schedule around my needs instead of the convenience of the airline. And of course…my luggage flys FREE! (Continue reading…)

I am exhausted. Since the Earthquake in Haiti it has been wide open with procuring footwear for the hurting, TV interviews and non stop emails and phone calls. Honestly, I have no issues with being so tired because I am able to help the Haitian folks out and offer a (Continue reading…)

I thought it appropriate on Christmas Eve to send all of my friends and partners well wishes. I hope your holiday is filled with love and joy, and that you will look back on this past year and draw strength from the successes, appreciate the failures, and embrace all of (Continue reading…)

I do a lot of traveling to garner support for Soles4Souls and candidly I love doing it, but the travel part it sometimes not so fun. There are long lines, fewer spots at the terminal drop off, full planes, and then you have to deal with all of the rules. (Continue reading…)

Not too often do you meet people and say ‘ahh’. I want you to meet my friend Kevin McVey and his family. They are the people in my life that make me sit back and just have a nice ‘ahh’ moment. His kids are amazing and work great together as (Continue reading…)

“Oh, but you’re too young to have a 20 year old daughter!” I hear this all the time (NOT!). But honestly, when I tell people I have a 20 year old daughter they either pat me on the back or laugh a little and say good luck. Seriously though, being (Continue reading…)

Ok, stay tune for a ride. Today we announced Mobile Giving – a state of the art way to give, tomorrow an awesome alliance and new warehouse in the Midwest and over the next 10 days, we have several huge announcements that will be made. Stay tuned, watch and follow (Continue reading…)