Let Fear Bounce

KUTE BLACKSON is an author and beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next-generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

An author and survivor of Stage Four lung cancer, Pam's book, Bridge of Love: 30 True Stories of Faith in Action, is available through online retailers Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Walmart.

Her book includes stories about her life, including finding her father dead, battling Crohn’s disease, and becoming a Christian. The book details evangelistic encounters with people of various faiths and no faith at all, as she attempts to tell them about the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pamela Walck explored multiple religions until she found the one true God of love. After finding her father dead in the basement and experiencing the deaths of numerous patients of various beliefs—she started to think about eternity. She had lived a wild life of dating and partying, and involvement in the occult—until finally seeking persistently after God for answers.

A former model, Pam worked as a physical therapist most of her adult life. After she graduated with a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, Pam taught Bible studies for years, worked with the homeless, and served on multiple overseas mission trips.
Bridge of Love: 30 True Stories of Faith in Action, available through online retailers Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Walmart.
Walck’s book includes stories about her life, including finding her father dead, battling Crohn’s disease, and becoming a Christian. The book details her many evangelistic encounters with people of various faiths and no faith at all, as she attempts to tell them about the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Trigger Warning: Discussion of eating disorders.

Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training at www.amIhungry.com.

She is the author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series that teaches mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave.

A gift to the listeners!

How often do you watch an accomplished actress or model and think...boy, they must have it all?

What the media shows us and what is truly behing the famous face are usually two different stories.

My chat with Walker Brandt was open, honest, raw and real. She shares her journey of a trauma-filled childhood, to living on the streets of LA at 16 years old to being discovered by a photographer, becoming a model and an accomplished actress. Now she adds published author to her list of accomplishments.

Listen in as I chat with Walker Brandt about her amazing journey and self-transformation.

What most didn’t know about Walker until her book, AWAKEN – Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence was released, is her unique story and the choices she made at a young age to overcome the trauma of her youth and the anxiety it had caused. Awaken vulnerably shares her path to healing through embracing the unknown instead of becoming defined by the story she was born into.

Determined to break the bond of abuse from holding her captive as it had many family members, she left home at 15 and became an emancipated minor at the age of 16… Despite her age she knew that if she chose herself rather than what she had been exposed to, transcending the environment of her youth was possible.

Dedication to her wellbeing, seeking truth, and a persistent commitment to personal development soon led to discovering her unique path. As a young adult her innate creative personality and courage attracted the craft of acting and once again she embraced the unknown and began affirming creating success was possible.

Walker has appeared in international blockbuster films, TV shows, and thousands of Advertising Campaigns and Commercials for global brands. Regardless of the professional success she has had, having a family unrecognizable to what she had experienced remained at the top of her list and she achieved that too! She has been happily married for 22 years to the man she has known for over 35 years and loves being a parent.

Awaken was written to assist others in consciously creating a movement internally of happiness and success through choosing to grow and committing to expand beyond the bondage of past circumstances. Walker is passionate about helping others see this choice is available to all of us and discovering their unique path to the freedom choosing brings.

Derek's Nugget of Hope: "Each day you have the opportunity to make a choice to make a change." You have a responsibility as a man…

To grow, adapt, lead and evolve into exactly who God created you to be. The journey of a man is filled with temptations, uncertainty, and tough decisions. However, you are given that journey because you are in position to lead, inspire, and love. 

Once you acknowledge your power and potential, only then will you be able to connect with your purpose.

This website is designed specifically to WAKE YOU UP, motivate you to LEVEL UP, and to remind you WHO YOU ARE.

You were put here to be the perfect example of “The Modern Man”. You will soon know exactly the influence and impact you bring to this world. 

Founder and Executive Director of Save Democracy in America is Dan McMillan, a writer based in New York City. Dan has a Ph.D. in German history from Columbia University and a law degree from Fordham. He has worked as a book editor, as a history professor, and as a prosecuting attorney.

Dan left his job at the Brooklyn DA’s office to become a writer. In 2014 he published his first book, the acclaimed How Could This Happen: Explaining the Holocaust. It explains, in an engaging journalistic style, what scholars like Dan have discovered about why the Holocaust happened.

Introducing Amanda Hess, your Neurodivergent Guru! Put simply, Amanda helps people who are hard on themselves.

Amanda's Nugget of Hope: "We all think we have something wrong with us. There is nothing "Broken" about you."

As a Certified Trauma Aware Life & Success Coach, Amanda is here to revolutionize the world of CEO women, leaders, and entrepreneurs. She's not your average coach—she's a force of nature, igniting sparks of transformation wherever she goes!

With her personal experience and professional expertise, Amanda guides women on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery, unlocking the incredible potential of their unique minds. She's a master at harnessing the power of the "problem brain" and transforming it into an unstoppable force, propelling both business and personal success to unprecedented heights.

By leveraging her proven process, Amanda equips her clients with the tools and strategies necessary to thrive in their professional endeavors while experiencing profound personal growth. She's like a superpower ally and mentor, helping you navigate the challenges of the business world with confidence and grace.

But Amanda's not just about work—she's all about creating a well-rounded life of fulfillment and joy. She understands that success is not limited to the boardroom, but extends to every aspect of your existence. With her guidance, you'll achieve a harmonious blend of professional triumphs and personal fulfillment.

Grief, debilitating grief was part of Karen's journey that brought her to know her purpose and her mission. Becoming the Founder of Your Soul Success.

Your Soul Success an organization dedicated to guiding individuals on their spiritual and grief journey. With a compassionate and experienced approach, Karen helps those who feel lost or disconnected, reminding them that they are not alone. In a fast-paced world where uncertainty about our path is common, Karen's mission is to support and guide individuals through challenges, helping them rediscover their true selves.

Karen firmly believes that genuine happiness comes from living in alignment with one's authentic purpose. By exploring each individual's unique journey, Karen provides gentle guidance, deep insights, and unwavering support. This empowering process enables conscious choices that lead to positive and lasting transformation. Whether seeking clarity, healing from grief, or cultivating stronger connections, Karen is there every step of the way.

However, Karen's own life took an unexpected turn when she faced a devastating event—the loss of her 25-year-old son, Danny. This tragedy left her feeling hopeless and uncertain about the future. Yet, from this profound loss emerged a journey of self-discovery and healing. Questioning the meaning of life, Karen embarked on a quest to find solace and explore various paths for emotional and spiritual restoration.

During this transformative process, Karen found solace in connecting with others who had experienced similar hardships. Their compassionate guidance, empathy, and shared experiences provided invaluable support, gradually illuminating a glimmer of hope within the darkness she faced.

Through her own healing journey, Karen discovered her purpose: to help others connect with their true selves and heal from their own challenges and tragedies. She became passionate about sharing the valuable lessons she had learned while providing compassionate support to those dealing with grief. Today, Karen serves as a grief mentor and advocate for self-discovery, offering hope and strength to others.

Karen's personal journey has taught her the power of vulnerability, the significance of compassion, and the resilience that can be found even in the face of tragedy. For those burdened by loss, she warmly invites them to join her on the path of healing. Together, they can navigate the complexities of grief, uncover healing opportunities, and embark on a transformative journey to rediscover purpose, embrace joy, and reclaim the ability to fully embrace life once again.

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Randi's Nugget of Hope: The only way to end the stigma of mental health is to speak openly and honestly. There is no need to hide.

Randi-Lee was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, and from a young age, she had a passion for helping others. She attended Niagara College and graduated at the top of her class from Community and Justice Services, after completing her placement at a recovery house for alcohol and drug addictions. Post-graduation she worked at a Native Friendship Centre for two and a half years while pursuing a university education in psychology. Randi-Lee continued working in social services for another four years as an employment counselor until she left to pursue her other passions.

Randi-Lee is an author and outspoken advocate for mental health sharing her true story with honesty. From the age of fourteen, she struggled with depressive thoughts. There were times in her life that she was not sure how she would continue. Depression continues to be a battle in her life, but she is glad that she continues to live. She has spoken at events that promote wellness and compassionately shares her experiences with her own mental health. In 2021 she started a YouTube channel, Write or Die Show, to spread awareness about various mental health issues and to end the stigma associated with mental health.

Growing up she never felt that she fit in, being the last to understand jokes and confused about emotions that she saw on others. In 2021 she finally had answers to the questions about herself that had been nagging at her. She was diagnosed with moderate Autism.

Another of Randi-Lee’s passions is kickboxing, which she has been doing for about 10 years. She was a Canadian National Champion in kickboxing in 2015, competed at the World’s Kickboxing tournament later that year, and in 2016 competed at the Pan-Am games where she received silver in her division. In 2020 she was chosen as one of the coaches for the Ontario Winter Games where she inspired and coached young athletes.

Randi is a mom to two, her youngest child has autism, and grandma to one. Randi encourages and supports her youngest child's entrepreneurial spirit as he follows his dream of being an artist. When she can she incorporates his art into her stories.

Milena Regos is the visionary behind the Unhustle Movement advocating for a more balanced, intentional and mindful approach to how we live and work in a world addicted to 24/7 hustling.  She has presented the Unhustle message on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including the World Economic Forum and Wisdom2.0, receiving support from luminaries like Arianna Huffington (CEO and Founder of Thrive Global) who calls Unhustle "amazing," and Christopher Lochhead, #1 Apple podcaster who dubbed it "Legendary." Milena and her work have been featured in top media outlets such as CNN, NPR, and countless podcasts like Deloitte's WorkWell podcast.

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Stuart Ross Carlson is an accomplished violinist and composer with a unique story. Although diagnosed with autism at age 3, he earned two Undergraduate Degrees (violin performance and composition) and two Graduate Degrees (viola performance) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Currently, Stuart is a member of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, performs regularly with the Michigan Philharmonic, and has performed across the US and UK as a soloist and ensemble member. He is a published arranger/composer, plays violins made by the Voller Brothers (1887) and Feng Jiang, and a viola by Grubaugh & Seifert.

For fun, Stuart is also a licensed ham radio operator and enjoys running his “part 15” radio station and listening to popular music. Projects and Release Dates

Portrait of a Landscape: SEASONS was released on October 28, 2022. Carols for Christmas was released on November 11, 2022.

NEW PROJECTS: Stuart is currently finishing recording for his arrangement of “The Last Rose of Summer” and his original instrumental composition “Currents.” There is a planned release of late-June/early-July 2023. These songs are scheduled to appear as part of the KTWU PBS “Portrait of a Landscape” series.

Captain O's Nugget of Hope. "Today is is filled with HOPE. Tomorrow is not promised."

Author and advocate for pilots.

Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy has been a commercial airline pilot for over 34 years for a Fortune 50 company. She has logged over 10,000 hours of total heavy jet flight time. Her aircraft experience includes B727, B757/B767, Airbus 300/310, and notably, thirty-four years ago she was one of the first women B747 qualified.

Captain O’ is a certified health coach accredited by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy®, the Gold Standard in health coaching. This is the only program designed and delivered in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine® and fully approved by the NSHWC.

The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each client’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized program plans that lead to improved outcomes.

One of R.J. Post’s earliest memories is that of copying newspaper comic strips with his watercolor set and delivering the pictures to doorsteps in his Elyria, Ohio, neighborhood. All of that was before he could even read and write!

​He graduated to delivering actual newspapers — and reading much of them along the way — before he finished elementary school. In high school, he wrote short stories and newspaper articles. He went on to earn an Associate of Arts from Dodge City Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, KS.

R.J. worked as a reporter, editor, and manager at newspapers in Kansas and Nebraska for 31 years and is proud to say that the printer’s ink still runs through his veins. He now works as a copywriter and digital content creator for a marketing agency.

He has had short stories published on the Saturday Evening Post’s website and in the Nebraska Writers Guild’s “Flashes From the Plains: A Flash Fiction Collection.” “Lion Taming, Dating, and Other Dangerous Endeavors,” a collection of short stories, is his first book. He enjoys used-book shops, vinyl records, marching bands, and dysfunctional love songs. R.J. lives in Grand Island, NE, with his wife, Susan. They have three grown daughters.

His books comprise “Tasmanian Tigers, True Love and Other Elusive Things — 5•10•20 Minutes to Read” and “Lion Taming, Dating, and Other Dangerous Endeavors.” R.J. lives in Grand Island, NE, with his wife, Susan. They have three grown daughters.

R.J.'s Nugget of Hope: As shared with him by a friend; "Don't worry if your voice (or any talent) is good enough. What God gave you is good enough."

We love our pets, but have you thought of what will happen to them if you are no longer around to care for them?

It's a tough thing to think about, but something you need to consider.

Robert is the co-founder of LifePet.Care. He was the former Director of Marketing and Communications for Save The Children (CANADA). Having been a human rights activist for a number of years, Greene has now crossed over to help protect animal rights. He thinks fondly of his grandmother's cat "Happy Cat" who, when Robert was a child, would toss items off counters to get him to laugh.

Robert's Nugget of Hope to the listeners: "Your pet is a gift from God, enjoy them."

Lifepet.care has a pilot running in Colorado: The pilot project has made national news with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM360):

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LifePet.Care is a pet care administration company that oversees the care of animals at the request of owners as stipulated in their estate plan or will.

LifePet.Care offers assessment services for both family pet (s) and animal caregivers to ensure the right fit for your pet when you are no longer there for them.

Mission: Deliver the highest quality administrative care to sustain the health of physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs as prescribed for every family pet under our program. We will ensure that the pet caregivers provide access to amenities, activities, and foster relationships that encourage fulfilling and rewarding life experiences for your furry or feathered loved one when you cannot.

Lifepet.care's Vision: To play an important and active role in the delivery of excellent administrative services within North America for family pet care of deceased owners. We will provide this quality care by adhering to LifePet.Care’s Commitment to all our furry and feathered loved ones. Our success will be achieved through service, respect, and creativity.

Living in the moment, Hayden is an artist who loves exploring what lights a person up using creativity and play to promote healing, empowerment, and inspiration in your life.

Her podcast The Curious Creatrix explores the spirit and stories of Creatives. "It's the human connection."

Hayden's Nugget of Hope: "Do you remember those things you did as a little kid? Find a way to reconnect with that."

We chat about all kinds of things on this episode with Hayden. Her dog Merlin the mystery mutt, how being creative led her to trying and accomplishing many different mediums of art from silversmithing to fiber art, how being out in nature fills her soul and when her biggest moment with fear came.

"My biggest dance with fear was when the pandemic hit. My business was gone in a minute. Galleries closed, shows closed..."

Author Robert Wolf, MD shares the story of his parents fleeing their homeland during WWII.

"The disc, my father's story, called out to me. I felt like it summoned me."

BIO

Robert Wolf, MD, grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. The stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his own parents taken to Auschwitz, inspired Robert to document his parents' tales and share those stories with Jewish groups and others throughout the United States. In "Not a Real Enemy" Robert shares his family saga and the forgotten history of the nearly half million Hungarian Jews who were deported and killed during the Holocaust through an epic and inspiring tale of daring escapes, terrifying oppression, tragedy, and triumph.

About "Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom"

Robert Wolf, author and speaker released his new book "Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom." The book details the remarkable story of his family's history that follows his Jewish parents and grandparents first living under the Nazis, and then under the communist regime in Hungary. It explores the depths of his family, shares their experiences, and his father Ervin Wolf's quest for freedom.

In 1944, almost half a million Jewish Hungarians are deported to Auschwitz. Among the few surviving Hungarian Jews from this era were young men who, like Ervin Wolf, were conscripted into the brutal Forced Labor Service where they were cut off from the outside world and ordered to endure inhumane brutalities and servitude. Once freed, a new oppression took hold as a communist rule under Stalin turned friends into foes, enveloped the nation in fear and suspicion, and tested everyone's character and strength.

This is the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as the fascist tide of Eastern Europe takes hold of Hungary. From Wolf's comfortable upper-class life to imprisonment, daring escapes, tragic deaths, cloak-and-dagger adventures, and Ervin's final escape to freedom in the dead of night, "Not a Real Enemy" is a page-turning tale of suspense, tragedy, comedy, and ultimately, triumph. 

"Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom" by author Robert Wolf is available at retailers and online including at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Amazon.

Life-changing MS diagnosis and moving forward.

“I felt a deterioration of my walking gait and couldn’t feel my feet contacting the ground. My toes would curl up at the touch, “floaters” appeared in my right eye and the bladder was becoming a problem. Weeks of testing resulted in the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis that ended my radio career in 2005.”

Kim's Nugget of Hope: Open your mind to solutions. It's in your DNA to give and work hard. Take the time to find it (solutions).

As a 33-year radio broadcaster, Kim Curry was forced into retirement after a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis at age 50. “Come Get Me Mother.” was a two-year writing education that doubled as therapy. Now living in Loveland, Colorado with his wife and enjoying life, he’s a dedicated foodie who loves to cook, is an International soccer fan, and an MS advocate who makes the rounds at different “Men with Multiple Sclerosis” meetings in Northern Colorado. Writing is his new hobby.

Kim Curry was a radio broadcaster for 33 years in some of America’s finest cities: Pueblo, Knoxville, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Miami. Curry was a DJ in different time slots and the Program Director of two of America’s legendary stations; KTSA-AM San Antonio and Power 96, Miami.

Curry was a broadcaster in the days when ownership was limited to seven AM and seven FM radio stations before the radio’s corporate takeover. Creative freedom and owner trust led to huge ratings as DJ, consistently scoring the highest ratings in his timeslot. As Program Director, “Kid” Curry led Power 96 to the highest ratings in the station’s history and achieved the most significant cumulative audience in the Southeast United States.

In 2005, Kim Curry was forced into retirement from the radio business after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Lee's Nugget of Hope: "Get out in nature. Get away from the screens once in a while. We need to appreciate this planet we live on."

Lee shares his writing journey, 30-year media career, and we both wish his cat Max-Fred a very happy 12th birthday!!

BIO

Nugget of Hope: "Remember, building a business and life, isn't all about you."

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TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area.  Laura created, built, and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, before retiring from active involvement in 2018 at age 37, passing the reins to her successor. Over the years, Laura personally sold several million dollars in ongoing contracts, was featured on Fox News and other Boston programming several times, was publicly recognized for business accomplishments, and was named a 40 Under Forty winner at only age 23.

Having started her first business at 19, Laura began to search for her next big project in 2012, finally finding it right on the cusp of retirement.  While Laura’s career had been speckled with accomplishments and accolades, when she retired, she was simply burnt out and unhappy.  After years of classes, workshops, books, and more, Laura was confused and wondering why the personal development world had let her down and sought to solve the problem.  She went on a radical journey of self-discovery, research, and testing, determined to find the energy and lasting, fulfilling happiness in all areas of life.

Laura found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us) – six of them, in fact. She is devoted to sharing the universally applicable and deeply liberating truths she discovered, so that others may find their own path out of misery and into lasting, fulfilling happiness and limitless possibility.

Nugget of Hope: "When studying the past, we can see human beings as human beings. We haven't changed that much, except now we have access to learning, and if we keep learning, that keeps me hopeful."