The Motivational Mic

The Magic Inside the Pages: Helping Kids Navigate Big Feelings

In this special Read Across America Week episode of The Motivational Mic, Jacob sits down with Andi Green to explore The Magic Inside the Pages: Helping Kids Navigate Big Feelings.

Through the power of storytelling — including lessons inspired by the The WorryWoo Monsters — Andi and Jacob highlight how books do more than teach children to read. They help kids understand emotions, build resilience, and feel seen in moments of worry, fear, and uncertainty.

Because sometimes the greatest growth doesn’t happen on the playground — it happens between the pages.

Awareness Is Action: A Colorectal Cancer PSA

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers when detected late.

In this special PSA of The Motivational Mic, Jacob highlights the importance of early detection, knowing your family history, and paying attention to the warning signs of colorectal cancer. With rates rising — especially among adults under 50 — this conversation is a reminder that screening saves lives.

This March, don’t ignore the conversation. Schedule the screening. Share the message. Because awareness isn’t just information — it’s action.

When Purpose Starts Young: Standing Up for Pediatric Cancer

In this episode of The Motivational Mic, Jacob sits down with Claire, founder of Pediatric Cancer Heroes, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating, advocating, and fundraising for pediatric cancer patients.

Founded when Claire was just 12 years old, Pediatric Cancer Heroes was born from compassion and has grown into a powerful movement for awareness and action. Together, they discuss purpose, advocacy, and how one person’s decision to care can create real change.

Listen to Your Heart: Awareness, Action, and Prevention

February is Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness, promote early detection, and take action for our hearts. In this episode, we speak Hannah Drake Litman from the Heart Foundation about practical steps to protect your heart and the life-saving research they support.

We also reflect on the Foundation’s origin: the sudden loss of Steven Cohen, a healthy 35-year-old, whose legacy continues to inspire efforts to prevent heart disease and save lives.

Listen to the episode and learn how you can prioritize heart health and help spread awareness this Heart Health Month.

Redefining Ability with Nico Calabria

On this episode of The Motivational Mic, we welcome Nico Calabria, adaptive athlete and disability advocate, who shares his powerful journey of resilience, leadership, and redefining what’s possible. Born without his right leg, Nico has turned adversity into purpose — becoming a national team athlete, educator, and voice for inclusion. His story is a reminder that limitations don’t define us — courage does.

A Powerful Message for Cancer Prevention

In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, Jacob shares an inspiring and impactful PSA, raising awareness about healthy habits and encouraging proactive steps for cancer prevention.

Sport Segment Sundays: NFL Conference Championship

The Motivational Mic is leveling up! Jacob, known for his inspiring takes on mindset and motivation, is now diving into the world of sports broadcasting. Each week, he brings his energy and passion to the mic—breaking down NFL matchups, sharing his picks, and giving fans a fresh perspective with game-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing goals or chasing wins, Jacob’s got you covered.

A Legacy of Light: Brittney’s Believers

In this emotional episode of The Motivational Mic, host Jacob Orlick speaks with Elena Bliss, mother of Brittney Bliss, who passed away at just five years old from a "rare" cancer. Elena shares Brittney’s story, the harsh reality of underfunded pediatric cancer research, and how Brittney’s legacy lives on through Brittney’s Believers. A powerful conversation about love, loss, and turning grief into purpose.