Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of Hope
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago -Host Soraya Diase Coffelt is a lawyer, former judge, entrepreneur, children's author, wife and mother, who has a passionate desire to encourage and inspire you by sharing true stories of hope that involve people in a wide variety of circumstances. Today, we are too often inundated with stories that negatively impact us, hindering the hope that we have for successful futures - for ourselves and our children. Unfortunately, this also adversely affects our everyday lives, as we strive to build stronger families, better relationships, excel at work, improve our health, and leave our children a better world. Soraya possesses a heart to convince you to wake up each morning with a sense of hope and awe for the new day. You will be convinced that you can indeed improve your life and contribute to making the world a better place.
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Ep. #53 - “Not Your Average Problem Solver”, John Verrico Motivates You to Keep Your Inner Motivational TORCH Burning
January 10, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJohn Verrico is a humorist, torchbearer, problem solver, and motivational speaker who will inspire you with his story of going from being picked on in school, becoming a student wrestler, then a disco dance instructor, to a public affairs specialist with a very successful career in the U. S. Navy in media, community, and employee relations. He teaches how to keep your motivational TORCH burning. TORCH is an acronym for the elements we need to help us stay motivated. Website: www.johnverr...
Ep. #52 - Internationally Acclaimed Christian Speaker, Leader and Mentor Marnie Swedberg Inspires You with Her Story of Resiliency, Comebacks, Possibility Thinking and Profound Faith
January 03, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBMarnie Swedberg shares her vast experiences as a Christian women’s leadership mentor, founder and director of WomenSpeakers.com, author of 13 “how to” books, host of her own #1 ranked blog talk radio show, and keynote speaker for organizations around the world. Her journey took her through many valleys, but she overcame obstacles through her faith and using the gifts and callings of God. Her profound desire is to spread hope and help others through promoting possibility thinking and gainin...
Ep. #51 - Two-time Breast Cancer Survivor, Charlene Kehoe Inspires You to Never Give Up and to be a Life-Long Giver Who Loves People
December 27, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBTwo-time breast cancer survivor, Charlene Kehoe shares her heartfelt story of her life-long devotion to helping cancer patients and then becoming one. She promised her father who had prostate cancer that she would do what she could to support cancer patients. True to her word, Charlene started a cancer support group to help cancer patients in her home area, the U. S. Virgin Islands. By the time she retired, she had helped to raise $1.5 million dollars for almost 3,000 patients. She provid...
Ep. #50 - Attorney and Inspirational Speaker, Tamika Michelle Johnson Inspires You That You Too Can Live Your Best Life at the Age of 40 and After
December 20, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBCan you live happily after the age of 40 in love, relationships, and your career? Meet Tamika Michelle Johnson, who answers this question with a resounding “YES!”. She is an attorney who has become a female empowerment speaker for women near or over 40. She shares her inspiring story of transforming from a state of depression and despair to marrying her husband and business partner and having children all after the age of 40. She also is a fertility counselor helping women overcome issues...
Ep. #49 - Grief Specialist and Author Peggy Green Shares How You Can Move Through Grief and Find Joy After the Death of a Child
December 13, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHow do you heal after the death of a child? Grief specialist & author Peggy Green shares her inspiring story of her journey toward healing after losing 2 children & about her book Life After Child Loss. She uses her vast experience in business & marketing & as a wellness coach & personal trainer to help others. Peggy’s mantra is “You have at least one person to live a full life for. That person is you.” Her mission is to bring hope to mothers who are grieving the loss of a child and sup...
Ep. #48 - Certified Leadership Coach Jerry Fu Encourages You to be Free from the Fear of Conflict and Work Courageously Toward Conflict Resolution
December 06, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBCertified leadership coach Jerry Fu specializes in conflict resolution and shares how you can be free from the fear of conflict. He encourages you that “hard conversations don’t have to be hard” and gives you suggestions on how to navigate difficult personal and professional relationships. Instead of putting off important conversations, being resentful, or rationalizing our frustrations, Jerry motivates you to prepare, engage and follow through. You will gain confidence and freedom when yo...
Ep. #47 - Extremely Successful Entrepreneurs, the Father and Son Team of Mark & John Cronin Will Inspire You with Their Stories About Succeeding Despite Life’s Difficult Challenges
November 29, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe father and son team of Mark & John Cronin are a living inspiration to us all. They focus on happiness and gratitude! Together they founded and operate an extremely successful company – John’s Crazy Socks – which earned $3 million in its first 3 years. John has Down’s Syndrome and is the company’s “chief happiness officer” with over 200,000 social media followers. Listen to how they achieved such tremendous accomplishments and the joy they have in helping others and being spokesmen for...
Ep. #47 - Extremely Successful Entrepreneurs, the Father and Son Team of Mark & John Cronin Will Inspire You with Their Stories About Succeeding Despite Life’s Difficult Challenges
November 29, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe father and son team of Mark & John Cronin are a living inspiration to us all. They focus on happiness and gratitude! Together they founded and operate an extremely successful company – John’s Crazy Socks – which earned $3 million in its first 3 years. John has Down’s Syndrome and is the company’s “chief happiness officer” with over 200,000 social media followers. Listen to how they achieved such tremendous accomplishments and the joy they have in helping others and being spokesmen for...
Ep. #46 - Public Speaking Coach, Author and Speaker, Peter George Gives You Hope that You Can Successfully Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking Be a Calm, Confident and Credible Speaker
November 22, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBA top fear for many people is public speaking. My guest Peter George is an experienced public speaking coach, author, and speaker. He shares how he has successfully overcome his challenges with two childhood speech impediments – a lisp & a stutter – as well as shyness to help others become better public speakers and resonate with their audiences. For more than 15 years, he has helped others develop into confident public speakers who positively affect others and understand how to craft and...
Ep. #45 - Author and Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson Shares Her Journey of Hope After Over 30 Years of Studying The Issue and Losing 50 Pounds
November 15, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAuthor and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson candidly shares how she was able to lose 50 pounds after spending over three decades studying, identifying and healing the underlying causes of emotional eating. She explains the anatomy of an emotional eater & why dieting is just a superficial solution. She gives us some of the steps that we can start implementing from her #1 best-selling book Heal Your Hunger – 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She has been featured on dozens of...
Ep. #45 - Author and Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson Shares Her Journey of Hope After Over 30 Years of Studying The Issue and Losing 50 Pounds
November 15, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAuthor and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson candidly shares how she was able to lose 50 pounds after spending over three decades studying, identifying and healing the underlying causes of emotional eating. She explains the anatomy of an emotional eater & why dieting is just a superficial solution. She gives us some of the steps that we can start implementing from her #1 best-selling book Heal Your Hunger – 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She has been featured on dozens of...
Ep. #44 - Entrepreneur and Author Mark Valenziano Shares His Inspirational Story of Succeeding and Flourishing Despite Slowly Going Blind
November 08, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat do you do when your doctor tells you that you are slowly going blind? Entrepreneur and author Mark Valenziano shares his inspirational story of how he has been able to succeed and flourish despite years of slowly going blind. He invented techniques to deal with helplessness and self-doubt. His book Outsmarting Uncertainty - Create Your Best Life Amid Chaos & Anxiety will motivate you too to flourish by increasing your gratitude, optimism, and accountability and to create your best life...
Ep. #43 - Author William Donaldson Encourages Us to Prepare for Our Deaths as He Shares His Uplifting Story of Helping His Parents to do so
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAuthor William Donaldson shares about his book Estimated Time of Departure: How I Talked My Parents to Death: A Love Story. He relates his journey of helping his parents and others, including himself, come to grips with the reality and inevitability of death. As his parents aged, he was there to help steer them to make decisions about dying. He gives us hope that death should not be feared, and that we should prepare ourselves for the inevitable, with plans that are sensible and manageabl...
Ep. #42 - With Over 25 Years in a Very Accomplished Career in Marketing and Business Development, Author Scott Jeffrey Miller Inspires Us to be Better Leaders
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBScott Jeffrey Miller is an award-winning and best-selling author and podcast host with over 8 million listeners – Franklin Covey on Leadership. He shares how he has been a life-long stutterer and has had to work hard to overcome stuttering and achieve success. His over 25-year career started out with being fired, but his expertise has developed into one of leadership. He gives us hope for developing our own leadership skills and having career success. He is the author of the award-winning...
Ep. #42 - With Over 25 Years in a Very Accomplished Career in Marketing and Business Development, Author Scott Jeffrey Miller Inspires Us to be Better Leaders
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBScott Jeffrey Miller is an award-winning and best-selling author and podcast host with over 8 million listeners – Franklin Covey on Leadership. He shares how he has been a life-long stutterer and has had to work hard to overcome stuttering and achieve success. His over 25-year career started out with being fired, but his expertise has developed into one of leadership. He gives us hope for developing our own leadership skills and having career success. He is the author of the award-winning...
Ep. #41 - Dyslexia and Literacy Problem Solver Lois Letchford Shares her Inspiring Story of Helping her Son Move from Trauma in the Classroom to Learning to Read and Later Achieving a PhD
October 18, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat does a parent do when a teacher labels your 7-year-old son as “the worst child ever”? Lois Letchford searched for ways to help her son. Now a dyslexia and literacy problem solver as well as an author, she shares her hopeful story of how she became a literacy specialist after helping her son to learn to read. He was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disorder that causes people to struggle with letters and words. During her journey, she also discovered that she was dyslex...
Ep. #40 – Prodigious author Allen Kline Shares the Power of Words and How Humor and Awe Will Give Us Hope
October 11, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAn award-winning author of over 30 books, Allen Klein loves to share how humor plays such an important role for our good health and mental well-being. He is a self-proclaimed “jollytologist”, a person who specializes in laughter and humor. It all started with his first book titled The Healing Power of Humor, which he wrote in 1989 after his wife died, recounting how humor had helped him get through the 3 difficult years before her death. He shares how he went from loss to laughter, incor...
Ep. #39 – Staci Diffendafer Shares Her Passionate Story of Transformation from Severe Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Illness to Unconditioned Love and Purpose
October 04, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBAfflicted for years with severe depression, anxiety and chronic physical illness, Staci Diffendafer suffered greatly. She shares about how she lived on ever-increasing amounts of medication to ease her symptoms but how medication alone was not the true way to full healing. As a Christian, she participated in the yearlong national Christian 12- step program Celebrate Recovery and credits her involvement in this program for the turnaround in her life to full healing - spiritually, physically...
Ep. #38 - Kyle J. Sullivan, “The Champions Coach”, Shares His Inspirational Story of How He Went from a Division 1 College Athlete to Drug Dealer, Husband, Pastor, Father and Founder of a Successful Coaching Company
September 27, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBKnown as “The Champions Coach”, Kyle J. Sullivan shares how he unleashed the champion within himself to become a husband, father, youth pastor and then establish his own coaching business. He passionately talks about the stage in his life when he was using drugs and drug dealing and how he overcame that. He emphasizes that each of his life stages has enabled him to become better and stronger to then create his coaching business Unleash the Champ to coach people and organizations. His profo...
Ep. #37 - Veronica Williams Inspires Women to Grow Personally, Spiritually and Professionally as They Wait on God for the Right Man
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBVeronica Williams is a master certified life coach, keynote speaker, certified facilitator and an influencer for women and married couples. She motivates us with her personal story of hope about waiting until she was 30 years old to get married. Happily married and a mother, Veronica epitomizes the successful woman who waits on the Lord. She encourages young women to develop their faith, confidence, and God-given talents as they patiently wait upon God to bring the right man into their li...
Ep. #36 - Emily Marquis Provides Inspiration for Developing Simple Healthy Habits Based on Her Extensive Professional Training and Personal Experiences
September 13, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBA nationally board-certified health and wellness coach and university teacher in that field, Emily Marquis shares her personal story of how she experienced much emotional, physical, and mental abuse and pain but is now able to provide hope for others. Emily is a true expert in her field, with a master's degree in health & wellness coaching, NAHU certification in employee wellness, and 10 years of professional experience. Her SMART method for goal setting (specific, measure, action, realisti...
Ep. #35 - Tiffany Foote, “The Fearless Millennial”, Shares Her Story of Hope and Her Desire to Empower Her Generation and Others to Speak Up and Communicate Better
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBMeet communication coach Tiffany Foote, “The Fearless Millennial”, who shares her story of hope in overcoming the fear of public speaking and living fearlessly. In a society enmeshed in social media, good communication skills have been lost. As a communication coach, she is passionate about helping millennials (and others) learn to speak up, establish credibility with their audience, and speak better. Website: fearlesspresentations.com Email: [email protected]
Ep. #34 - Author and Father Steven Crane Shares His Story of Hope About How He Discovered the Lifechanging Power of Gratitude
August 30, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBPrompted by his teenage son asking "Why do you always have to be so negative?", my guest Steven Crane spent essentially all of 2020 exploring and ultimately answering that question - and others. The result was his book I Can Appreciate That, which is a collection of essays exploring episodes from his life (from his complicated medical history, and losing loved ones to cancer, to career challenges and a crisis of faith) which although originally considered "negatives", were actually holding a...
Ep. #33 - Hope Reger Shares Her Journey of Hope After Her Son Was Tragically Killed
August 23, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat does a parent do with the profound grief from the tragic sudden death of a child? My guest Hope Reger was told that her 19-year-old son Justin had been shot to death. She shares how she was able to take that immense personal pain and transform it into a true purpose to honor her son. She provides at no charge a virtual grief support group for persons who have lost loved ones so that no person travels the road of grief alone. Website: grief2hope.com
Ep. #32 - Nancy McKay Shares Her Inspirational Story of How She Overcame Addiction and Health Challenges to Now Assist Other Women in Overcoming Theirs Through Counseling and Equus Coaching
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHave you heard about equus coaching? My guest Nancy McKay is a former alcoholic and cancer survivor who is using her knowledge and experiences to assist others. She is now a recovery and resilience expert and a life and equus coach who helps women find their voice and build their courage. As a certified equus coach, she uses horses in coaching women, as horses have a unique ability to help people heal. It is a fascinating method that is being used successfully. Listen as she tells us abo...
Ep. #31 - Caleb Whittle Shares How He Helps Employees Build the Intrapreneurial Spirit so That They Inspire, Lead and Motivate Those Around Them
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSo many people talk about becoming entrepreneurs but what about those who want to be employees and improve their job performances by being more innovative & creative in the companies they work for? My guest Caleb Whittle shares how he gives hope by assisting employees in developing their intrapreneurial talents, so they thrive within their companies while helping those companies to add value to their communities. Caleb also shares some wise tips on saving and investing your money as well ...
Ep. #30 - Meridith Alexander & her Daughter Schuyler Share Their Journey of Recovery After Schuyler Suffered Near Fatal Injuries
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBGuests Meridith & Schuyler Alexander, a mother and daughter team, share their story of hope involving the aftermath of a tragic accident in 2016 that left Schuyler with severe physical injuries. Schuyler was on vacation in Columbia, South America, already a world traveler despite her young age of 22. Meridith describes the grueling efforts to transport Schuyler to the United States for medical treatment and how they have since persevered despite all their challenges. Meridith has become a...
Ep. #30 - Meridith Alexander & her Daughter Schuyler Share Their Journey of Recovery After Schuyler Suffered Near Fatal Injuries
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBGuests Meridith & Schuyler Alexander, a mother and daughter team, share their story of hope involving the aftermath of a tragic accident in 2016 that left Schuyler with severe physical injuries. Schuyler was on vacation in Columbia, South America, already a world traveler despite her young age of 22. Meridith describes the grueling efforts to transport Schuyler to the United States for medical treatment and how they have since persevered despite all their challenges. Meridith has become a...
Ep. #30 - Meridith Alexander and her Daughter Schuyler Share Their Story of Hope About Their Journey After Schuyler Suffered Extensive Physical Injuries in an Accident in South America
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBGuests Meridith & Schuyler Alexander, a mother and daughter team, share their story of hope involving the aftermath of a tragic accident in 2016 that left Schuyler with severe physical injuries. Schuyler was on vacation in Columbia, South America, already a world traveler despite her young age of 22. Meridith describes the grueling efforts to transport Schuyler to the United States for medical treatment and how they have since persevered despite all their challenges. Meridith has become a...
Ep. #29 - Australian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Steve Killelea Shares His Journey of Hope in Advancing Peace Initiatives Throughout the World
July 26, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCan anyone truly understand what peace is and promote its development all over the world? My guest Steve Killelea is determined to do just that and gives us hope that thriving peaceful societies are definitely attainable. A successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Steve has dedicated his life’s work to learning about and understanding peace and how it can be developed worldwide. In 2007, he founded the Institute for Economics and Peace, a nonprofit global research institute whose goal ...
Ep. #28 – Mother, Children’s Author and Dog Lover Lisa Wiehebrink Shares Her Story of Helping to Build Character in Children and Healthy Partnerships Between Children and Their Pets While Promoting Literacy at the Same Time
July 19, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDid you know that how children treat their pets is often an indication of their compassion, kindness and empathy? Mother, children’s author, and dog lover Lisa Wiehebrink shares how she strives to inspire children to develop kindness, compassion, and empathy toward others through her books about dogs. Her books are used in classrooms for character education to help children learn to have better relationships with others and humane education for children to learn to develop better relations...
Ep. #27 – Biologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss Shares Her Personal Story of Hope and How We Can Rewire Our Brains to go From Being Fearful to Being Fearless
July 12, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBDid you know that our brains are built for survival and not happiness? Biologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss shares how personal tragedies propelled her to break patterns and behaviors that held her back due to fear and a desire to “stay safe”. Using her science background, she seeks to help others become less fearful and happier through learning transformative techniques. She gives us insights from her new book Instinct – Rewire Your Brain with Science-Backed Solutions to Increase Productivity & A...
Ep. #26 – Vivian St. Juste Schweizer Shares Her Story of Lifelong Advocacy for Those Who are Vulnerable and Her Commitment to Seeking Justice
July 05, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBA passionate and lifelong advocate for victims, Vivian St. Juste Schweizer shares her story about how her advocacy skills for the vulnerable started at home at a young age as she advocated for the rights of and services for her disabled brother on St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands. Over the years, her advocacy for the vulnerable has helped innumerable people, as she served in various leadership positions, including as the executive director of the Family Resource Center on St. Thomas, U. S. V...
Ep. #26 – Vivian St. Juste Schweizer Shares Her Story of Lifelong Advocacy for Those Who are Vulnerable and Her Commitment to Seeking Justice
July 05, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBA passionate and lifelong advocate for victims, Vivian St. Juste Schweizer shares her story about how her advocacy skills for the vulnerable started at home at a young age as she advocated for the rights of and services for her disabled brother on St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands. Over the years, her advocacy for the vulnerable has helped innumerable people, as she served in various leadership positions, including as the executive director of the Family Resource Center on St. Thomas, U. S. V...
Ep. #25 – Accomplished and Vivacious Wife, Mother and Entrepreneur, Ayanna Hall Shares her Story of Hope in Transitioning Through Various Stages of Life
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWe all go through various stages in life. How can we successfully handle those transitions? Ayanna Hall, an accomplished entrepreneur, shares her story of overcoming challenges as she went from being a successful pharmacist and working mom with three children, to a stay-at-home mom, and then to building a business based on a now popular website, all while balancing marriage and ministry. Her mission now is to help wives and wives-to-be to gain clarity, confidence, and happiness. However, ...
Ep. #24 - 25-year-old Liudeli Torres Shares His Story of How He Went from Being Socially Inept to Socially Apt and Then Establish His Own Business
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBGrowing up as a Hispanic male who was viewed as a nerd in high school, Liudeli Torres suffered from poor social skills. As a young adult, he would go out of his way to avoid interactions with people. He tells us how he made a dramatic turnaround by being disciplined and focusing on self-improvement strategies he learned from books. He slowly but intentionally put those strategies to work and has seen his social skills improve considerably. At the young age of 25, he now owns and operates...
Ep. #23 – Mother and Daughter Team Carrie & Sophia Fox Spread Hope Through Their Book Adventures in Kindness
June 14, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDo you wonder how a mother and her 10-year-old daughter were able to write a book together? Join this unique team as they talk about why they decided to partner together and spread hope for us all through encouraging more kindness in our world. In their book Adventures in Kindness, they motivate children to do acts of kindness often. It is filled with 52 creative adventures where children can help their families, friends, schools and communities practice kindness. The impact of their book...
Ep. #23 – Mother and Daughter Team Carrie & Sophia Fox Spread Hope Through Their Book Adventures in Kindness
June 14, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDo you wonder how a mother and her 10-year-old daughter were able to write a book together? Join this unique team as they talk about why they decided to partner together and spread hope for us all through encouraging more kindness in our world. In their book Adventures in Kindness, they motivate children to do acts of kindness often. It is filled with 52 creative adventures where children can help their families, friends, schools and communities practice kindness. The impact of their book...
Ep. #22 – Acclaimed U. S. Virgin Islands Actress and Film Writer Angela Golden Bryan Shares Her Story of Hope as a Parent of a Child Who Was Bullied
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEducation officials have called “bullying” an epidemic. It affects children of all ages and economic statuses. Victims of bullying often suffer in secret. Angela shares her personal story as a parent of a child who was bullied and gives advice as to what parents should do to help their children during those difficult times. She wrote a children's book, James and the Fireburn, to help children learn more about bullying. She also describes the production of the documentary she wrote, Fi...
Ep. #21 – Author Joy Williams Shares Her Inspiring Journey From Infertility to Adoption & the Importance of Friendships
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAuthor Joy Williams shares her inspirational story of how she overcame the stigma and profound feelings of loss associated with infertility and how she and her husband eventually brought love into their home by adopting a child. She also discusses her book Friendship MAPS: A Journey through Maturity, Aspirations, Perspectives, and Struggles, which was birthed from her years of moving constantly when her husband served in the armed forces and making new friends while losing others. Listen a...
Ep. #20 – Dr. Willie Jolley Shares His Story of Hope About His Journey From Being Diagnosed with ADD to Being Internationally Acclaimed as the #1 Authority on Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat do you do when you are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD? Dr. Willie Jolley used that setback to achieve a tremendous comeback! Dr. Jolley shares his struggles from his humble beginnings and the many setbacks that he encountered, including losing his job, that inspired him to make major shifts in the direction of his life. He empowers us with hope that we can indeed come back from any crisis. He has earned acclaimed recognition as motivational/inspirational speaker o...
Ep. #19 – Personal Coach, Teacher, Motivational Author & Speaker Deb Sofield Shares How Tough Love Is Critical to Personal Growth and How She Uses Laughter as an Inspirational Tool
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWe often don’t want to be the recipient of tough love but Deb Sofield believes that having a no-nonsense attitude about improving your life will inspire you to make the necessary adjustments to be successful. Deb shares her story as to how she became a well-sought-after speaker, coach, and teacher on such impactful subjects as public speaking, crisis communications, and conquering the camera to achieve media-savvy presentations. After years on the radio, she compiled her shows into a popula...
Ep. #18 – African American Mother Amber O’Neal Johnston Shares Her Story of Hope in Raising Black Children to Love Themselves and Others Through Her Celebrated Website
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow can you help your children to learn more about and be proud of their race and heritage? African American mother Amber O’Neal Johnston decided to research and compile information for her children. Then, she made a life-changing decision to share this information with others and created a website heritagemom.com that has an immensely popular following. There, children and adults can study and learn about topics especially relevant to people of color. Important information on subjects suc...
Ep. #17 Veteran Sales & Marketing Expert Michael P. Hamer, Author of the Book Selling Righteously, Shares Hope for Businesses to Thrive After the Covid 19 Pandemic
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWith all the ups and downs that our economy has taken during the past year during the Covid 19 pandemic, many salespersons and businesses are wondering how to increase their sales. Look no further! Veteran sales and marketing expert Michael P. Hamer shares his expertise of over 28 years of experience. He offers insightful and practical principles, based on God’s Word, that will guide any business out of its doldrums and help it to build better relationships, maximize sales, and eventually ...
Ep. #16 American Missionaries Gene and Robin Willis Continue to Share Their Inspiring Story About Their Faithful Journey to Become Christian Missionaries Serving the Impoverished People of Honduras – Part 2
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAfter settling in the mountain region of La Esperanza, Honduras, American Missionaries Gene, and Robin Willis share their acts of service for the people there. When the Covid 19 pandemic forced a lockdown in the rural area where they live, even closing down all forms of public transportation, they were able to assist with opening up small pharmacies and transport food to provide desperately needed medicine and food items for families. They share their determination to serve no matter the ch...
Ep. #15 American Missionaries Gene and Robin Willis Share Their Inspiring Story About Their Faithful Journey to Become Christian Missionaries Serving the Impoverished People of Honduras – Part 1
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian missionary and live in a foreign country? Guests Gene and Robin Willis, a husband and wife team, tell us their poignant story of how they left the comforts of their lives in Georgia to attend Bible school for three years and be trained as missionaries. Not knowing where they would eventually live and serve, they traveled to Honduras to learn Spanish and eventually stayed there. This is part 1 of their journey. Website: heartofthe...
Ep. #14 Mother, Wife and Website Creator Nicole Gneiting Shares Her Inspiring Story of Surviving Head and Neck Cancer, Her Son’s Near-Death Experience, Anxiety and Potty Training
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSome people give up hope in the face of traumatic personal events but my guest Nicole Gneiting has fought the good fight and persevered successfully. After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer in her 20s and given a 50% chance of survival, she chose to undergo hours of surgery and then rely on her faith for recovery. She became cancer free but then faced another traumatic event with her son’s near-drowning incident. She began to suffer anxiety around the fear of facing additional hea...
Ep. #13 Prolific Caribbean Artist Mark Isaacs Shares His Optimistic Attitude in Facing Life’s Challenges, Including Hearing Loss as a Child
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDealing with a hearing loss at any age can be very painful, but especially so in the life of a child. Prolific Caribbean artist Mark Isaacs shares his story about how he chose to face that challenge and others with a positive attitude, intentionally not viewing challenges as obstacles but rather as exciting new ways to learn. In fact, he learned to hear again through patience and using modern technology. Raised in a family of artists who frequented art galleries, he developed an appreciati...
Ep. #12 Successful Lawyer Dorothy Isaacs Shares Her Stories of Persevering, Personally & for Clients, When the Odds Were Stacked Against Her
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat was it like for women who wanted to attend law school back in the 1970s? Very difficult, but some women persevered, such as Dorothy Isaacs. She is a successful lawyer who did not give up on her dream to become a lawyer when few women were being admitted to law school. She shares her stories with us, including one major case where she represented parents who were improperly charged with child abuse, and how they eventually won the case, after years of legal battles and emotional trauma....
Ep. #11 Executive Director of Rotary Action Group for Peace Reem Ghunaim Shares How She Spreads Peace as a Conscious Daily Choice
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIs the concept of peace an elusive one? Not for Reem Ghunaim, who is the executive director of Rotary Action Group for Peace which promotes peace throughout the world. She grew up close to the Palestinian refugee camps and came to the US to study as a Rotary Peace Fellow. She advocates peace as an ecosystem that requires our actions and intentions. She gives us hope as she advances "peace is a choice" for every person, from our day-to-day interactions with others to our communications on s...