{"podcast":{"title":"A Rainbow In The Storm","slug":"a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826","podcast_index_feed_id":7114826,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/arainbowinthestorm/feed.xml","website_url":"https://arainbowinthestorm.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19813552/ARITS_Podcast_Art.jpg","author":"Katharine & Seth Sullivan-Dawes","episode_count":42,"summary":"Life’s storms can hit without warning, leaving us feeling lost, broken, and overwhelmed. But what if tragedy, loss, and hardship could be the gateway to a deeper sense of purpose, beauty, and gratitude? A Rainbow in the Storm is a podcast for those navigating personal tragedies—or supporting loved ones through theirs. Hosted by Katharine and Seth Sullivan-Dawes, who are rebuilding their lives after their home was devastated by tropical storm Helene, this show is a journey of resilience, growth, and the unexpected gifts that come from life’s toughest challenges. Each episode offers practical tools, heartfelt stories, and powerful insights to help you not just survive—but thrive—through adversity. With the hosts’ firsthand experience of loss and recovery, A Rainbow in the Storm reminds you that even in the darkest times, there’s always a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Whether you’re facing a personal crisis or helping someone else through theirs, we’ll show you how to find the meaning, strength, and gratitude you never thought possible in the aftermath of tragedy. Join us each week as we share practical advice, personal stories, and the hope that no storm lasts forever.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T12:19:00.413979+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826"},"episode":{"title":"From Broke to Brilliant: John's Story","slug":"from-broke-to-brilliant-john-s-story","published_at":"2025-10-02T05:27:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826/from-broke-to-brilliant-john-s-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826","url":"https://arainbowinthestorm.podbean.com/e/from-broke-to-brilliant-johns-story/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ddybtgqpybn2359a/S2E3_John.mp3","summary":"This week Seth and Katharine welcome the iconic John Sullivan - CPA, tax attorney, town planner and developer, real estate lover, and the bravest entrepreneur we know. John shares with us the first 100-120 of Winthrop, the walkable town he and his wife have been creating and building for over 25 years. With every odd seemingly against them, John tells the story of how they overcame each and every obstacle that was thrown their way and by the grace of God were able to navigate this seemingly unsolvable maze. From having money to having no money, heart-attacks, sudden deaths, and literally no path to follow, John shares his story and the insights he’s learned about life and business. We hope you truly enjoy this episode and please if you do, consider subscribing or leaving us a written review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much and see you all next Thursday! John Sullivan’s very unofficial bio: Originally from Brockton, Massachusetts, and the youngest of seven, John was dragged to St. Petersburg, Florida when his parents retired and couldn't wait for him to finish his high school years. Luckily he ended up in the same high school as Kay Beckett, who would become Kay Sullivan - a woman who for various and unknown reasons continues to be married to him 45 years and counting. John started his first business at 15 by renting sound equipment that he didn't own out to local musicians in an enterprise that turned out to be quite successful. His second business as a concert promoter did not turn out so well, but that's a story for another day. John is a CPA and tax lawyer by trade but when he and his wife moved to the Greater Brandon area in Florida they saw the problems of suburban sprawl. In an attempt to help, he and his wife accidentally but maybe on purpose stumbled into town…","meta_description":"This week Seth and Katharine welcome the iconic John Sullivan - CPA, tax attorney, town planner and developer, real estate lover, and the bravest entrepre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4007,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826/episodes/from-broke-to-brilliant-john-s-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-rainbow-in-the-storm-7114826/from-broke-to-brilliant-john-s-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}