The Heidi Rew Show

There's a few things you'll hear in this episode: hear a beautiful story from Tracie Gurley about overcoming childhood expectations to opening up a dental school, I share how I discovered what "greatness" looks like and how you can find it in your own life and I share some business & fertility updates.

Katie Hearn is a digital coordinator for the Atlanta Braves. A little over a year ago, she suddenly lost her vision. Her attitude and perspective will blow you away! If you need a great way to start your day, this is it! Katie is inspiring, resilient and innovative with the way she handles her new reality.

From getting into music school without knowing how to play an instrument to quitting his full-time job to host the Passion in Progress podcast and his YouTube channel, Javier Mercedes is the picture of resilience and persistence. His journey will inspire any creator.

For 4 years, Gabrielle dealt with a debilitating health struggle. She spent months in bed before figuring out what was wrong. Through this struggle, she realized her passion was to help others finding themselves in a health battle. Now a certified health coach, Gabrielle has created the first women's wellness conference in Atlanta called WellScene. She talks about her health battle, how that has inspired her and what led her to create a conference.

Fired from the same job TWICE, living on food stamps, Parker discovered how to turn her passion of cooking into a thriving business. She now travels the country appearing on TV shows sharing food tips, recipes and ideas. Author of the cookbook "Eat Rich, Stay Skinny: A Girl's Guide to Holiday Feasting," Parker shares advice on turning your passion into a business, along with some easy and fabulous recipe ideas.

Nashville based makeup artist, hairstylist and wardrobe coordinator, Kelly works with some of the hottest celebrities in Nashville including Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean and LANCO. She's also one of Kristin Cavallari's best friends and stars in the new reality show Very Cavallari. Kelly talks about going from a PR career to stylist and how she's built a lifestyle brand with her blog and podcast called Velvet's Edge. In this episode, you'll hear her business and beauty tips plus what it's like to be part of a reality TV show.

The buzz words in entertainment these days are "create your own content." That's exactly what Greer & Beth have done! Hear how it's helped their personal careers, challenges they've faced, how they work together and what to do when you feel like giving up.

How this mom of 5 went from accounting to a successful interior designer with features in House Beautiful, Better Homes & Garden, Jezebel Magazine and the Huffington Post. Her keys to creating a successful business, no matter what industry you're in and how to do it as a wife and mom to 5.

I'm sharing some of my biggest failures, what they cost me (I even share exactly how much $ I was making blogging) and what I've learned.

If you have a side hustle, considering one or have a small business...you will love Meredith's own story of turning her side hustle into a successful business. She now coaches small business owners so she is a wealth of inspiration, great advice and real-life experience.

Michael shares his story of being on his own at 16, then calling Tyler Perry Studios every month for 3 years, to now being a well-respected Tyler Perry casting associate. We talk about what it means to have grit, how to get over life's challenges and what he's learned about people as a casting director.

Callie is a bundle of positivity and joy but she hasn't always felt that way. Hear what she did that totally transformed her mindset. Callie is a lifestyle blogger at [CallieDauler.com](www.CallieDauler.com) so I ask her to dish on her favorite workout, recipe, go to outfit, makeup item, hair product, online boutique, vacation, home decor store and organization tip. We also talk about what it's like being married to a public figure (she's married to Atlanta radio morning show host & comedian Jeff Dauler) and what's in store for her future. You will adore Callie and learn a lot!

Anna Vocino, a stand-up comedian, actress (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, several appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!), voice actor (promo voice for Thursday nights on ABC), and voice agent found out she had Celiac disease years ago and couldn't figure out good hearty meals to cook so she starting sharing recipes on her blog which led to her cookbook, Eat Happy: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb Recipes for a Joyful Life.

Ever taken something for granted, to realize how valuable it was years later? That's what happened for me with Camp Icthus. Hear the story about why that changed, then hear from my dad about what led him to start a non-profit children's camp that has been going strong for 31 years (with NO paycheck for them). There were major challenges along the way and things that derailed the vision. Hope it inspires you and reminds us all to not take things for granted.