Host: Mark Quinn

Episode Type: Relaunch Primer / Intro

Release: January Relaunch Series

In this short primer episode, Mark Quinn welcomes listeners back to the Make a Difference Podcast as it prepares for a refreshed relaunch. Whether you’re returning or joining for the very first time, this episode sets the tone for a year focused on personal growth, reflection, and simple everyday practices that create meaningful change.

Mark shares what listeners can expect in the upcoming episodes—short reflections, guided prompts, and small but powerful actions that help build a life of clarity, intention, and purpose.

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• Reintroducing the purpose of the podcast: pause, reflect, grow
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• Setting the tone for a strong, mindful start to the year
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• Emphasizing simple, actionable tools for self-improvement
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• Inviting both returning and new listeners into the community
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• A warm welcome back from host Mark Quinn
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• A preview of what’s coming in the January relaunch
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• A reminder that growth often comes from everyday moments
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• An encouragement to step into the new year with intention
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"Short reflections, simple prompts, small actions—you’ll find them all here. Stay tuned, because your journey to a better year starts very soon." — Mark Quinn

You’re invited to begin the new year with clarity and momentum. This podcast will guide you with brief, meaningful episodes designed to fit into your day and fuel your growth.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first full episode of the January relaunch.

If this podcast has helped you in the past—or you're excited to begin—share it with a friend who wants to make a positive shift this year.

What You Can Look Forward To This Season

Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead:

1. The Power of Curiosity Over Comparison

We’ll explore how shifting your mental lens from “Why don’t I have that?” to “What can I learn?” can change everything.

2. Stillness as a Reset Button

Quick moments of pause that help reorganize your thoughts, energy, and priorities.

3. Resilience Through Micro-Habits

Small, repeatable actions that bring long-term transformation without burnout.

4. How to Listen to the Quiet Signals of Your Life

Recognizing the whispers before they turn into shouts.

5. Rebuilding Focus in a Distracted World

Tools and reflections to help you reclaim attention in a world constantly asking for it.

6. Returning to Your Values When Life Feels Off-Track

Simple ways to realign your actions with what matters most.

And of course…

every episode will end the way you expect:

with a small, meaningful action you can take today — an action that truly makes a difference.

[Segment 4: What This Season Is Really About]

This season is about renewal.

It’s about becoming more intentional.

It’s about noticing the moments we usually rush past.

And above all — it’s about reconnecting with yourself in the middle of everyday life.

These episodes aren’t lectures.

They’re invitations.

Invitations to slow down… breathe… and make a mindful choice that shifts your day for the better.

[Segment 5: Call to Action — Rejoining the Journey]

As we return, I want to invite you into a simple practice:

Before each episode, ask yourself:

“What do I need today?”

A pause?

Clarity?

Courage?

Gratitude?

Presence?

You’ll be surprised how often the episode you choose matches the moment you’re living.

[Closing]

So welcome back — truly.

Thank you for giving me space in your day and in your life.

New episodes begin this week.

I can’t wait to take this journey with you again.

Until next time…

take a breath, take a moment,

and of course —

make a difference.

There is no greater joy, nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life. – Mary Rose McGeady