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Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Inspiring You to Dream Bigger, Find Your Purpose, & Become Your Best Self

Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Inspiring You to Dream Bigger, Find Your Purpose, & Become Your Best Self

By: Kevin Lowe | Inspiring You to Dream Bigger Find Your Purpose & Become Your Best Self
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Are you ready to shift your mindset, grow with purpose, and ultimately become your best self? If so, then awesome! Me too! Welcome to Grit, Grace, & Inspiration—the podcast that helps you live with more purpose, more intention, and more joy, no matter how much negativity tries to stand in your way! Whether you're navigating a major life challenge, chasing a big dream, searching for clarity, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, you're in the right place. Each week, you'll hear inspiring stories, powerful conversations, and practical insights designed to help you grow, overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create a life you're genuinely excited to wake up to. And if you've just discovered this little hub of inspiration, we are right in the midst of a 12-week series called The Summer Shift! If you're ready to catch some rays, maybe a few waves, but also not totally forget about your big dreams and desires for your life, The Summer Shift is for you! We are shifting from merely surviving life to literally thriving in it! By the way, in case we haven't met... I'm your host, Kevin Lowe. When I was 17 years old, I woke up to be left completely blind after having a life-saving brain surgery. In an instant, my life changed forever. What followed wasn't just a journey of adaptation—it became a journey of discovering what's still possible when life doesn't go according to plan. That's what this podcast is all about. Not surviving. Thriving. Not settling. Growing. And definitely not waiting for someday. But instead, living fully right now! Through fun and inspiring solo episodes, plus uplifting interviews that will surely knock your socks off you'll discover new ways to overcome challenges, strengthen your mindset, find purpose, and become the person you were always meant to be. If you're ready to stop drifting through life and start living it with intention... If you're ready to grow, dream bigger, and embrace what's possible... If you're ready to make the shift from where you are to where you want to be... Welcome aboard, my friend. Let's grow together.© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 455: What’s the Point in Winning If You Lose Yourself in the Process? (Summer Shift Week 8)

    455: What’s the Point in Winning If You Lose Yourself in the Process? (Summer Shift Week 8)
    Jul 21 2026
    What good is reaching the finish line first if you no longer recognize—or respect—the person who crossed it?We live in a world obsessed with winning.Get the promotion. Close the deal. Reach the goal. Beat the competition. Prove that you are the best.But there is a question we do not ask nearly enough:What is your success costing you?If achieving your goal requires you to compromise your integrity, damage your relationships, tear down other people, or lose yourself along the way, did you really win anything?In Week 8 of the Summer Shift series, Kevin Lowe challenges the belief that where you finish matters more than how you ran the race. Through a memorable sandcastle competition at the beach, he reveals why success built through shortcuts, selfishness, or sabotage will always leave you feeling empty—even when everyone else thinks you won.Press play and discover how to pursue your goals with ambition, integrity, and purpose without sacrificing the person you want to become.In This Episode, You’ll DiscoverWhy winning can still feel empty when it costs you your characterHow shortcuts and compromised values quietly destroy your self-respectWhy helping other people succeed does not diminish your own successHow to remain competitive without becoming selfish or ruthlessWhy the person you become during the journey matters more than your final positionHow to pursue meaningful success while protecting your relationships and integrityWhat it truly means to win in life—not merely on paperThe Problem With Winning at Any CostThere is nothing wrong with wanting to win.There is nothing wrong with setting ambitious goals, pursuing a promotion, growing a business, becoming the best at your craft, or pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible.The problem begins when winning becomes the only thing that matters.A victory may look impressive from the outside. The numbers may be great. The bank account may be growing. Everyone may be applauding your accomplishments.But none of that can replace your integrity, your relationships, or the peace of knowing you earned your success honestly.Success that costs you your character is not success worth achieving.How to Win Without Losing Yourself1. Win With IntegrityDo not cheat, manipulate, or cut corners just because doing so could get you to the finish line faster.A shortcut may help you achieve the result, but it can rob you of the pride and self-respect that should come with it.Run your race in a way that allows you to look back and honestly say:I earned this. I remained true to myself. I am proud of how I showed up.2. Win by Lifting Other PeopleCompetition does not require cruelty.You can be driven, ambitious, and fiercely competitive without tripping the person running beside you. Helping another person does not take away from your own opportunity to succeed.A rising tide lifts all boats.The greatest victories are rarely the ones we celebrate alone. They are the ones that allow us to grow while helping the people around us rise, too.3. Win by Becoming Someone BetterThe short-term goal may be reaching the finish line.The greater goal is becoming a stronger, wiser, more grounded person by the time you get there.Ask yourself:Who am I becoming while pursuing this goal?Am I proud of how I am treating people?Am I building character or merely collecting accomplishments?Will this journey leave me fulfilled when the applause ends?When the journey transforms you into someone you respect, your final position no longer determines whether you won.Your Summer Shift ChallengeThink about one goal you are currently pursuing.It could involve your career, finances, health, relationships, business, or personal development.Now ask yourself:Am I pursuing this goal in a way that will make me proud of who I become?Do not focus only on the finish line. Consider how you are running the race, how you are treating the people around you, and whether your daily choices align with the person you want to be.Because eventually, just like a sandcastle washed away by the incoming tide, the trophies, titles, and temporary victories will disappear.What remains is your character, the lives you touched, and the person you became along the way.Listen, Follow, and Keep GrowingFollow Grit, Grace, & Inspiration so you never miss a new episode of encouragement, perspective, and practical personal growth.Listen and follow on Apple PodcastsListen and follow on SpotifyExplore more episodes and inspirationNew episodes are released every Tuesday morning.Connect and Work With Kevin LoweBring Kevin to Your Next EventLooking for an inspirational keynote speaker who can help your audience reimagine limitations, reframe adversity, and move forward with courage and perspective?Learn more about inspirational speaker Kevin LoweTurn Your Story Into a Custom SongK-Lowe Music creates original custom songs around the people, stories, milestones, and messages that matter most.Create your free Custom Song ...
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    16 mins
  • 454: More Money, a Better Job, or Losing Weight Isn't What You Really Want (Summer Shift Week 7)

    454: More Money, a Better Job, or Losing Weight Isn't What You Really Want (Summer Shift Week 7)
    Jul 14 2026

    What if the thing you’re really chasing isn’t more money, a better job, or a different life—but instead something bigger than all of that?

    I'm talking about freedom!

    It’s easy to believe freedom will finally arrive when your circumstances change. But whether you feel trapped by debt, a draining job, a difficult relationship, fear, health challenges, or something else entirely, waiting for everything to become perfect can keep you stuck.

    In this 454th episode of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explores what personal freedom really means and shares how losing his sight changed his understanding of independence, choice, and the freedoms that no circumstance can take away.

    Get Ready to Discover:
    • How to define what freedom actually means to you instead of chasing someone else’s version of it.
    • Why one small decision can become the first step toward changing a situation that feels impossible.
    • How to focus on the choices and freedoms you still have, even when you can’t immediately change your circumstances.

    Press play and discover how one small step this week could move you closer to the freedom you truly want.

    Hey, it's Kevin!

    I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!


    • I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice Message
    • Want to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!
    • Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In Touch
    • Hire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!
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    Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!

    © 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

    This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.
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    16 mins
  • 453: Veteran Returns to Service After Losing an Arm | A Comeback Story of Purpose & Raw Resilience #FanFav

    453: Veteran Returns to Service After Losing an Arm | A Comeback Story of Purpose & Raw Resilience #FanFav
    Jul 7 2026

    In this powerful episode, originally published on July 4, 2024 as episode 303, Kevin Lowe sits down with Rich Ingram, a man whose life story is a testament to the human spirit’s incredible capacity for resilience.

    From living in a tent during the dead of winter to losing his arm while on deployment overseas, Rich’s journey is one of sheer determination and unyielding grit. Get ready to experience Rich's transformative experiences, uncovering the mindset and strategies that enabled him to thrive against all odds. This episode promises to leave you pumped up, inspired, and ready to tackle any obstacle in your path.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Learn how to shift your mindset from merely surviving to truly thriving, no matter the challenges you face.
    • Discover the importance of finding and living your purpose, especially in the face of adversity.
    • Gain insights into building resilience and transforming your life's toughest moments into stepping stones for success.

    Press play on this episode to be inspired by Rich Ingram’s incredible story of resilience and triumph! Plus, don't forget to Follow/ Subscribe to the podcast so you are notified each time a new episode drops!

    Hey, it's Kevin!

    I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!


    • I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice Message
    • Want to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!
    • Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In Touch
    • Hire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!
    • Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!


    Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!

    © 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

    This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
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Seeing obstacles as new adventures instead of challenges uncovers opportunities for positive growth and purpose. Fantastic episode!

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