Alfred Williams, affectionately known as Big Al, comes from modest beginnings. Growing up in Texas, Big Al loved playing music and even joined the marching band. However, after a bet with a lifelong friend, he tried out for the football team. After a few setbacks, the rest is history. Big Al left Texas to play college football at the University of Colorado. He had unmatched success on the field winning numerous awards such as the Butkus award and a national championship, but it is the life lessons he learned in Boulder that have stuck with him most. After his college days, Big Al was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, then left to play for the 49ers, and ultimately ended up back in Colorado, playing for the Broncos. He once again reached the pinnacle of his profession, winning two Super Bowls. After his playing days, Big Al ventured into the tech world, his true passion from an early age. You can now hear Big Al on KOA Sports weekdays from 3-6 pm MT with Dave Logan and Ryan Edwards.
Taking it for Granted Ep 173 - Kat O'Sullivan
Kat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and lifelong changemaker. She believes when "shift happens," it's time to "make magic happen." Kat leverages her 25 years of experience and expertise to help individuals and organizations achieve the seemingly impossible. She challenges assumptions, brings a fresh perspective, and creates a sense of curiosity about what else is possible. Kat has a long history of reinvention under fire, with immediate and long-lasting results. Kat works to provide clear strategies, plans, and practical tools to help everyone on their transformational journeys from "impossible" to "possible.” To learn more about Kat, visit her website https://katosullivan.com/.
Taking it for Granted Ep 172 - Back From Hiatus!
Back from a month off, Host Grant Smith reflects on some lessons learned during his time away.
Taking it for Granted Ep 171 - Father Mike Tess Part 6
Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith for his sixth appearance on the podcast! Father Mike and Grant talk about numerous topics, ranging from family trips, dealing with death, and rap music. To learn more about Father Mike, give him a follow on Instagram @FatherMikeTess, or go back and listen to his previous five appearanced on the pod.
Taking it for Granted Ep 170 - Alan Questel
Alan Questel is the Author of two terrific books "Creating Creativity: Embodying the Creative Process" and "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness: ... and Like Yourself More". He is also an expert in the Feldenkrais Method, after training with Dr. Feldenkrais himself. He makes the complex simple, teaching others the benefits of the method, and helping them unlock their potential and like themselves more. Alan is on a mission to cultivate kindness and help individuals discover how acts of kindness can lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. To learn more about Alan and his work, check out his websites https://www.uncommonsensing.com/ and https://www.practicing-kindness.com/.
Taking it for Granted Ep 169 - 4th of July Special
A special tribute to the Veterans that have joined Host Grant Smith in previous episodes of the podcast in honor of the 4th of July.
Taking it for Granted Ep 168 - Canada Recap
Host Grant Smith recaps his first trip north of the border to Bob's Lake in Canada, and reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.
Taking it for Granted Ep 167 - Adam Cayton-Holland
Adam Cayton-Holland has been a Comedian for nearly half his life. Celebrating twenty years in comedy with a headlining show at Comedy Works in Denver, he is thankful to be living this life. Adam is an avid birder, and while stand-up is still his passion, it has taken a backseat to his family. He has a special out now called "Wallpaper" and continues to do The Grawlix Comedy Show and The Grawlix podcast with his good friends and fellow Comedians Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl. To learn more about Adam, where you can catch his shows, and watch his specials, check out his website adamcaytonholland.com or give him a follow on social media @caytonholland.
Taking it for Granted Ep 166 - Tanner Ballengee
Tanner Ballengee's day job is a Mailman, and if that's all you knew about him, you'd be missing one heck of a life lived. Tanner is an Author of two books "Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work" and "Tourorist" and is working on his third. He also skateboards as much as he can, and he is now putting out skateboarding films with one already released and a second in the works. To learn more about Tanner and his work, check out his website tannerballengee.com or give him a follow on Instagram @66tb99.
Taking it for Granted Ep 165 - Keys to Happiness and Joy
Host Grant Smith takes a look back at keys to happiness and joy from former guests.