Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
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EP 4 Lee's Resilience After a Gut-wrenching Business Exit
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
12/11/22 • 14 min
Sometimes, even when we try to do everything right, life doesn't always go to plan. Host Diane M. Simard tells the story of an acquaintance whose life and career unraveled quickly. But thanks to his resilience, a miracle happened. The story is about hard work, men's fast-pitch softball, heartbreak, and—ultimately—perseverance, and Diane shares a poem she wrote that played a key part in the story.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
EP 3 Did That Really Happen?
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
11/13/22 • 14 min
Take a trip back in time with host Diane M. Simard and her producer/editor, Larry King, as they reminisce about significant moments in history that Diane actually witnessed. They cover Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding in 1981, Nadia Comaneci and the 1976 Montreal summer Olympics, and finish with what was undoubtedly one of sports' greatest moments.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
EP 2 Diane's Breast Cancer Experience Part 2
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
10/09/22 • 23 min
Host Diane M. Simard shares the second half of her story about the foundational reason for the Unlikely Gifts Podcast and the driver for her advocacy work. She explores the effects of cancer treatment and the basis for emotional trauma that often results, and the impactful ways she overcome her own breast cancer-induced depression and anxiety.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
EP 1 Diane's Breast Cancer Experience Part 1
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
09/11/22 • 27 min
Host Diane M. Simard shares the foundational reason for the Unlikely Gifts Podcast and the driver for her advocacy and much of her business interests. She explains how her bout with late Stage III breast cancer at age 49 stripped her down to her bare essence, but then she began to build herself back up again. Ten months later, she emerged from cancer treatment a new, different person, living life on her terms.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
Ep 5 Kalamity Kate & Cartoon Corral
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
01/08/23 • 28 min
Back in 1971, host Diane M. Simard spent her 5th birthday as a guest on a kids' after-school show called Cartoon Corral. The show, produced by KOLN-KGIN TV in Lincoln, Nebraska, was hosted by "Kalamity Kate," portrayed by Leta Powell Drake.
In this episode, Diane shares how Cartoon Corral helped introduce her to Unlikely Gifts Podcast Editor/Producer, Larry King, over 50 years later. Not only did Diane make her "professional television debut" on the show, she learned some valuable early life lessons that day.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
What’s the Deal with Cancer & Mental Health? Part 1
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
02/11/24 • 32 min
In Part One of this two-part series, Stephanie Bennett, a Licensed Master Social Worker, shares:
EP 6 KOLN-KGIN 10/11 STRONG in Lincoln, Nebraska
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
02/12/23 • 19 min
Larry King, Editor/Producer of the Unlikely Gifts Podcast, takes center stage as he and host Diane M. Simard journey back in time to central Nebraska in the early 1970s. Back then, Larry was a TV Director at KOLN-KGIN 10/11 Strong in Lincoln, Nebraska, and he reminisces about the station's broadcasters and managers.
Who remembers Gateway to Home on Sunday mornings? Mordy Mouse? Davey and Goliath? Cartoon Corral? Miss Linda and Romper Room? Larry also shares his memories of Nebraska football and the great Bob Devaney.
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
EP 7 My Memorable Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Fernley
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
03/12/23 • 22 min
Do you have a favorite teacher? Host Diane M. Simard's most memorable teacher was actually her kindergarten teacher back in 1971, Mrs. Nettie Fernley, who taught all seven grades at Cotesfield Dist. #14 in Cotesfield, Nebraska.
For starters, Mrs. Fernley was born in 1896 and her first husband served in World War I. She played piano during the silent movies in the early 1900s, and her experience as a performer definitely influenced her teaching style! Diane will share some of Mrs. Fernley's antics, including what happened during the school's Christmas program when Diane was in first grade that shocked everyone!
Personal website: https://www.dianemsimard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMSimard1965
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-moravec-simard/
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions): https://www.linkedin.com/company/81847025/admin/
Diane's book: https://www.dianemsimard.com/book/
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larrys-sorta-fun-stories/id1612127522
Ep 8 What's Next
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
04/09/23 • 15 min
The Unlikely Gifts Podcast takes a fun turn as host Diane M. Simard prepares to launch her next book, which has a working title of Heal Forward: Impact Leadership Beyond Adversity.
Listen in as both she and Larry provide an update of their projects and plans for the remainder of 2023, including a surprise announcement about what comes next . . .
Diane's Links
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LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions)
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Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard have?
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Breast Cancer.
What is the most popular episode on Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard?
The episode title 'EP 3 Did That Really Happen?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard?
The average episode length on Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard released?
Episodes of Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard are typically released every 27 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard?
The first episode of Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard was released on Aug 15, 2022.
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