Defining Moments Podcast

About Defining Moments Podcast

Either you define the moment or you let the moment define you. You have a unique story of a time in your life, a moment that helped shape yourself into who you are today. More importantly, you seized the moment to become a stronger person. Defining Moments Podcast is the podcast for you. You bring inspiration as well as draw inspiration from other people.

Publisher

Hoang Lam

Category

kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2019

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 111 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Defining Moments Podcast with Coach Matt Thornton: Marine to Mentor

   Coach Matt Thornton shares his journey from Marine to mentor, revealing how discipline and life lessons shape his impact on students and family.

2. 

   21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Defining Moments Podcast with Dr. James "JT" Taylor: Empowering Parents

   Dr. James "JT" Taylor shares his journey from teacher to political candidate, discussing empowering parents and education with host Hoang in this interview.

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   27 May 2026

   Defining Moment with Lisa Janloo: Faith & Grit

   In this episode of the Undefeated Defining Moments Podcast, host Wong Lam sits down with Lisa Janloo—single mom of three, small business owner, and 2026 candidate for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner. Lisa shares how her Persian father’s journey from Iran to Oklahoma shaped her foundation of faith, hard work, and personal responsibility, and why she sees serving as Labor Commissioner as her way to give back to the state and country she loves. Lisa pulls back the curtain on: Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and a statewide campaign as a single parent What the Oklahoma Labor Commissioner actually does—and why most voters don’t know How she wants to modernize the Labor Department, cut red tape, and turn it into a pro-business, pro-worker resource Her passion for workforce development, especially for youth, the homeless, formerly incarcerated Oklahomans, and veterans Raising kids with a strong foundation of faith, gratitude for America, and respect for others You’ll also hear candid stories about: Paying off her home by age 33 Running her own print and copy shop and managing rental properties Her daughter calling out double standards in the classroom Why she proudly wears the label “single mom” and wants to change how people see it This is a high-energy, heartfelt conversation about faith, family, freedom, and the future of Oklahoma’s workforce. If you care about small business, education, or public service—or you just need inspiration to tackle your own “impossible” goals—you’ll get a lot from Lisa’s story. Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to step into their own defining moment.

Inside a recent episode

Defining Moments Podcast with Coach Matt Thornton: Marine to Mentor

Published 4 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The commitment that kids make that they have to go and accomplish that. I know that some kids squeak through the system and don't do all the stuff they do. But like my deal, too, is like scholarship night when you get to sit and listen to kids what their dreams are. And, you know, you know, when they're when they're 18 years old and they're. They've accomplished getting their high school diploma, and now they're looking ahead. And that's what excites me the most about teaching is that maybe I played a small part in that. I helped that kid get to where he needs to be. And, you know, I'm excited about where they're going. […]

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