What would you do if given a second chance? At just 19 years-old, Michael Phillips was facing decades in prison on drug charges. But a judge gave him an alternate option: go to a special college program for adjudicated youth instead. Now Michael has reinvented himself as a pastor and education reform advocate working to [...]
“Let me tell you about my Jesus!” Those are the signature lyrics to Anne Wilson’s chart-topping, award-winning song that has catapulted her into the spotlight. But those words mean so much more to the 20-year-old than just career success. Anne shares with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, her personal story of hope and healing after [...]
We’ve all heard the old saying “use a little wine for your stomach’s sake,” well now you can get all the benefits of red wine minus the alcohol, sugars, and calories in a single capsule. For the first time in Contagious Influencers of America history, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams is talking about an influential [...]
Jordan Lee Dooley is the epitome of a go-getter. At 25 years young, Jordan had already founded two companies, wrote a national best-selling book, and garnered a large social media following. But now the entrepreneur is learning how to slow down and cultivate a lifestyle that prioritizes herself first. Jordan sits down with nine-time Emmy [...]
“Happy Birthday!” Is what you’d usually say when celebrating someone turning another year older, but if you’re Ainsley Earhardt you say, “I’m So Glad You Were Born!” Ainsley is a TV news anchor and New York Times best-selling author. She is catching up with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, about her latest children’s book to [...]
Imagine writing 19 books, now imagine writing 19 books blind! Jennifer Rothschild has never met a challenge she hasn’t been able to overcome. As an author, speaker, podcaster, wife, mom, and grandma making appearances on TV's "Today" Show and "Good Morning America", there is no such thing as limitations for Jennifer. She shares countless stories [...]
Senator Tim Scott is living proof that the American Dream still exists today. From his family’s history of facing discrimination, growing up in a poor single-family household, or the obstacles he’s faced in his schooling and career, Senator Scott has risen above the hardships to become a leader of our nation. He is the first [...]
Does it is sting when you think about the division in our society right now? Well, let this episode fill your heart with honey! Kyle Mann and Joel Berry are two of the masterminds behind the popular satire site the “Babylon Bee.” Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, talks with the two about some of their [...]
Tony Dungy may be best known for becoming the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl and currently a football analyst on NBC, but it’s the work he does with his wife, Lauren, that really is truly remarkable. Throughout their 40 years of marriage, the two of them have fostered over 100 [...]
Emmy Award-winning TV personality, actress and best-selling author, Kathie Lee Gifford returns to the Contagious Influencers of America podcast to talk about her latest project, “The Way.” In theaters September 1st only, it’s a film that brings biblical stories to life with orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and breathtaking visuals. She also has a book to [...]
