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YouTube Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell on the Power of Words and Encouragement | 1,657
Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell believe the right words, offered at the right moment, can remind someone that they are seen, supported, and not alone.
Together, Cindy and Carl are behind Dezire to Inspire, a collection of thoughtfully created cards designed to offer strength, comfort, encouragement, and meaningful connection during the moments when finding the right words can be difficult.
Dezire to Inspire goes beyond traditional greeting cards. Each message is created with the intention of speaking directly to what someone may be experiencing, whether they are navigating grief, seeking healing, holding onto hope, or simply needing encouragement to keep moving forward.
With card sets covering 28 different topics, Cindy and Carl have created a resource that can meet people across a wide range of life experiences. The goal is not simply to send a card, but to create a moment of genuine human connection that reminds the recipient that someone is thinking about them and understands what they may be going through.
That intention is reflected in the response from recipients, many of whom have shared that the messages feel as though they were written specifically for them. It is that sense of personal connection that sits at the heart of Dezire to Inspire.
Through their work, Cindy and Carl are demonstrating that encouragement does not always require a long conversation or the perfect advice. Sometimes a few meaningful words can provide exactly what someone needs in that moment.
Their message is simple: words have the power to connect, comfort, and inspire, and sometimes one thoughtful message can make someone feel a little less alone.
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Key Takeaways
- Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell demonstrate how the right words offered at the right moment can remind someone they are truly seen and supported.
- Dezire to Inspire was created to offer strength, comfort, and meaningful connection when finding the right words during difficult times feels challenging.
- Each card message is intentionally crafted to speak directly to profound life experiences such as navigating grief, seeking healing, and holding onto hope.
- With card sets covering 28 distinct topics, the creators provide a reliable resource that meets people across a wide range of personal life journeys.
- Meaningful encouragement does not require a long conversation or perfect advice, as a few thoughtful words can help someone feel a little less alone.
Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell believe the right words, offered at the right moment, can remind someone that they are seen, supported, and not alone.
Together, Cindy and Carl are behind Dezire to Inspire, a collection of thoughtfully created cards designed to offer strength, comfort, encouragement, and meaningful connection during the moments when finding the right words can be difficult.
Dezire to Inspire goes beyond traditional greeting cards. Each message is created with the intention of speaking directly to what someone may be experiencing, whether they are navigating grief, seeking healing, holding onto hope, or simply needing encouragement to keep moving forward.
With card sets covering 28 different topics, Cindy and Carl have created a resource that can meet people across a wide range of life experiences. The goal is not simply to send a card, but to create a moment of genuine human connection that reminds the recipient that someone is thinking about them and understands what they may be going through.
That intention is reflected in the response from recipients, many of whom have shared that the messages feel as though they were written specifically for them. It is that sense of personal connection that sits at the heart of Dezire to Inspire.
Through their work, Cindy and Carl are demonstrating that encouragement does not always require a long conversation or the perfect advice. Sometimes a few meaningful words can provide exactly what someone needs in that moment.
Their message is simple: words have the power to connect, comfort, and inspire, and sometimes one thoughtful message can make someone feel a little less alone.
Today’s guest: www.deziretoinspire.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell?
Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell are the creators behind Dezire to Inspire, a thoughtful collection of greeting cards designed to offer strength, comfort, and encouragement.
What is Dezire to Inspire?
Dezire to Inspire is a card collection featuring messages across 28 different topics intended to provide genuine human connection during challenging life experiences like grief and healing.
How do the cards help people experiencing difficult times?
The cards are created with specific intentions to speak directly to what a recipient may be going through, helping them feel understood, supported, and less alone.
Founder and CEO and President and Co-Owner (Carl)
FOUNDER BIO
My name is Cindy Waddle, and I am the Founder and CEO of Dezire to Inspire, a company founded on the promise to answer a calling received by my good Lord above. I am forever grateful that He trusted me enough to give me this mission. I married my high school sweetheart 46 years ago. We spent 24 years with him serving in the U.S. Army, so I am the proud spouse of a military veteran. We have one son, Brandon, who is the light of my life. Together we spent 24 years traveling the world, experiencing other cultures, and learning a lot about life.
I spent my working years as a civil servant in the federal government. I began my federal career as a GS-02 Commissary Cashier in Stuttgart, Germany, as a military spouse. The federal government uses a grading scale from GS-01 through GS-15, with each level representing increased responsibility and leadership. I started at GS-02 and retired as a GS-14 Human Resources Manager with the United States Mint in Denver after thirty-eight years. I accomplished that without a college degree. A true blessing and most unlikely without a college degree. I spent most of my career in the Department of Defense but also spent time at the Department of the Interior and the US Mint, most in Human Resources.
I have a lifelong passion for servant leadership, employee wellness, encouragement, and human connection. With my in-depth experience in leadership roles, my understanding of human behaviors, and my desire to be a change-maker, I love developing products to uplift, encourage, and support others during life’s challen… Read More