PeppTalks withJeanne Pepper
Stories of Kindness, Courage, and Community
Welcome to
PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper, the podcast that celebrates the heroes among us.
As the co-creator of the #BlazeItForward movement, host Jeanne Pepper is a dedicated attorney, writer, and activist. Driven by the legacy of her son, Blaze, Jeanne sits down with everyday heroes—activists, advocates, and compassionate leaders—to explore how they turn life's challenges into a purpose-driven mission. Each episode is an inspiring journey into stories of resilience, kindness, and hope, promising to leave you with the motivation you need to make a difference in your own world.
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Our Mission
PeppTalks is more than just a podcast; it's a movement. Each episode is a deep dive into what motivates people to serve others, what small things we can do to repair the world, and how to find hope and inspiration in the face of adversity. We believe that intentional acts of kindness, courage, and community can create a legacy that truly makes a difference.
Featured Episodes
A Conversation with Wendy Arenson (Episode 112): A conversation sparked by a story from Wendy's own life leads to a powerful recounting of a letter from Jeanne's son, Blaze, written to his future self, which arrived after his death. The discovery within is both shocking and profound.
Empathy as Motivation with Lisa Fuerst (Episode 119): Lisa, the Board Chairman of Emanate Healthcare, shares her personal story of growing up with a father involved in gang activity and a mother who held things together as a housekeeper. As a child she did not have access to adequate dental and health care. Now as a successful healthcare professional and entrepreneur, she has made it her life's mission to provide essential health and dental care to underprivileged children.
The Song That Matters with Will Minton & Jay Christ (Episode 214): Will Minton discusses his hard decision to forgo a professional music career for a successful life in marketing. The episode culminates in a powerful moment when he performs an emotional song he wrote about Blaze, bringing our host to tears.
Call to Action
Ready to be inspired? Tune in to a new episode every week and discover stories that will enrich your life, restore your faith in humanity, and empower you to make a difference in your own community.
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Special Thank You to Producer Eli Moskowitz who has given his time and expertise to make this podcast exceptional in production quality and content. @EliJoelMedia
Thank you to all of the PeppTalks volunteers:
Helen Harlan, Jenna Dzierzynski, Linda Alva, Adrienne Matros and Monica Levy
DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PeppTalkswithJeanne@gmail.com.