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The Return on Energy: Investing in Yourself for Maximum Life Dividends with Cindy Witteman
Life’s challenges can often feel like an insurmountable mountain, leaving us trapped in cycles of negativity and self-doubt. Yet, within each of us lies the power to rewrite our story, to transform our struggles into stepping stones towards success. By consciously shaping our environment, thoughts, and actions, we can break free from the shackles of our past and pave the way for a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Cindy Witteman is the founder and CEO of Driving Single Parents, editor-in-chief of FORCE Magazine, and host of Little Give TV Show. As a five-time International Best Selling Author and passionate beekeeper, Cindy’s diverse experiences fuel her mission to empower others and create lasting positive change in the world.
Tune in as Daniel and Cindy explore the transformative power of positive thinking, strategic goal-setting, the ripple effect of kindness, overcoming poverty, the impact of our digital environment, morning routines for success, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and personal growth.
“You have the ability to ask for what you want. If you want to see people in your life who are really doing things and are moving the needle in their favor and they're big thinkers, change the channel of your life and your friendships. Get in the right room with the right people, and that can really make a big change in who you are and who you're becoming.” —Cindy Witteman
Episode Highlights
- 02:06 Meet Cindy: From Corporate to Non-Profit
- 06:08 The Power of Positive Thinking
- 10:12 Strategies for Positive Change
- 20:00 Driving Single Parents
- 26:17 The Ripple Effect of Kindness and Generosity
- 30:07 Building Routine
- 37:35 Advice for Nonprofit Leaders
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Connect with Cindy:
Cindy Witteman is a passionate advocate for change, dedicated to uplifting others and making a real impact in the world. Based in San Antonio, Texas, she is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of FORCE Magazine, a five time best-selling author, and the heart behind Little Give TV Show and the Is Manifesting Bullshit? podcast. Her work has earned her prestigious awards, including the 2023 Trailblazer Award and back-to-back International Impact Book Awards in 2023 and 2024 recognition for her ability to inspire and empower through storytelling and action.
As a former single mom who faced immense challenges, Cindy refused to let adversity define her. In 2017, she turned her struggles into purpose by founding Driving Single Parents Inc., a nonprofit that provides reliable vehicles to single-parent families at no cost. She knows firsthand what it’s like to feel stuck and without options, which is why she’s so passionate about helping others regain their independence and build brighter futures.
As an Action Mastery Specialist, Cindy doesn’t just talk about success she helps people take real, purposeful steps toward achieving their goals. Whether through her coaching, public speaking, TV show, or magazine, she shares practical strategies and a mindset rooted in positivity, determination, and gratitude.
Outside of her professional life, Cindy is all about family. She adores her blended family of six children and five grandchildren and cherishes every moment with them. She’s also a passionate beekeeper and loves embracing new adventures with an open heart and fearless spirit.
Whether she’s on stage, hosting a show, or changing lives through her nonprofit, Cindy lives by the belief that every Little Give has the power to create a ripple effect of hope and change.
Quotes:
05:15 “I want to be somebody who creates change. I want to be somebody who breaks those change of generational poverty and move on to inspire and help other people.” —Cindy Witteman
06:27 “You find out who a person is under stress and when they’re under pressure.” —Daniel Gomez
08:38 “We have feelings but if we stay in those feelings too long, it becomes a mood.” —Daniel Gomez
09:28 “It’s important to listen to things that are feeling you and fueling you and not draining you.” —Cindy Witteman
11:43 “You have the ability to ask for what you want. If you want to see people in your life who are really doing things and are moving the needle in their favor and they’re big thinkers, change the channel of your life and your friendships. Get in the right room with the right people, and that can really make a big change in who you are and who you’re becoming.” —Cindy Witteman
17:55 “If you keep holding on to that old energy of who you used to be, it could be keeping you from going to where God wants you to be.” —Daniel Gomez
18:51 “If you don’t make room for the new, it’s never gonna show up.” —Daniel Gomez
27:44 “You have the same abilities and capabilities, but you have to take a step forward.” —Daniel Gomez
29:55 “That ripple effect of kindness and love and compassion and connection that we all need as humans are so easy and it’s free. You can help somebody for free.” —Cindy Witteman
31:48 “All of the answers to what you’re looking for are all inside of you. You just got to learn how to ask the right questions.” —Cindy Witteman
31:59 “Most people ask themselves dumb questions and the world gives them back dumb answers.” —Daniel Gomez
34:19 “We’re not responsible for the pain or traumas that they gave us, but we are responsible for our healing.” —Daniel Gomez
