Let Fear Bounce

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."

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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!!

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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."

When asked how he comes to create the films that he does, Eric shared, "God is my producer."

Eric's Nugget of Hope: "Connect with people. Create a welcoming space."

Eric Christiansen rose from the ashes of his own trauma to make a career chronicling survivors of devastating life events with a focus on their resiliencein the face of adversity and their ability to find hope again to heal. Based in Los Angeles, Eric Christiansen, founder of EC Productions is an Emmy award-winning independent film production company that creates socially conscious non-partisan films that enrich the human spirit. Anchored around the ideas of truth, healing, and hope, EC Productions’ acclaimed films promote tolerance and empathy through authentic storytelling, clinical support, and cultural commentary.

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Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed documentarian who has built his brand around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires, and heals.

He has the capability to identify an issue within a specific population and have it resonate with a general audience through compelling storytelling.  A trauma survivor himself, having lost his home in the Santa Barbara Painted Cave fire disaster, he understands trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and how important HOPE is to the healing journey.  His previous films (Faces in the Fire, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey, Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) have been transformative in the recovery process for thousands of people whose lives have been compromised mentally, spiritually and physically by trauma.

Leveraged as educational tools by top mental health institutions, Christiansen's films migrate from the entertainment arena into environments that help additional audiences navigate the profound collateral damage trauma creates not only on the individual but the family and community as well.

The New York Times called his last film, “strikingly photographed” and “...sure to give comfort and support to countless veterans and their families.” By spotlighting these survivors and their journeys, Christiansen has been able to help unify a variety of audiences around the power of HOPE, and educate the general population about the complexities of trauma.

Christiansen, a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, has also produced for major networks including Discovery, TLC, PBS, MTV, and an Imax film.

With her recent book, Think Yourself Confident, co-written with Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank and endorsed by Tony Robbins, Nathalie is realizing her potential and her dream. In her own words, "I am happiest when I serve."

Nathalie's Nugget of Hope: We use so little of our brains and we have so much untapped potential. Tap into your potential. You are powerful because you have a brain."

Nathalie P. is a No.1 International Bestselling author of fifteen books on success, communication, wellness, and empowerment. She is the Founder and CEO of the THINK Yourself® ACADEMY, offering leading-edge online courses, one-on-one coaching, and business mentorship. She has inspired over 100,000 audience members and empowered thousands of clients internationally to rid themselves of negative self-talk.

She combines over 10 years of experience in human resources, 25 years of experience in sales, and over 30 years in the fitness industry. In 2007, she was "Fitness Instructor of the Year" for Canada.

Nathalie P. is the EXPERT with a PROVEN SYSTEM to get you transformational results. She works with people who want to find confidence so they can unlock their full potential. She also works with entrepreneurs who want to find the clarity they need to make money living from their passion.

Learn more about Natalie:

https://www.facebook.com/nathalie.plamondonthomas

https://www.facebook.com /ThinkYourselfAcademy/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-plamondon-thomas-6b3262a/

instagram: @nathaliepthinkyourself

twitter: @thinkyourselfac

Charles Nugget of Hope: "Believe in your skills, and use them in all aspects of your life."

Rox's Nugget of Hope: "Disconnect from tech once in a while. Remember that you are a creative person."

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BREAKFIELD AND BURKEY began their partnership by writing non-fictional papers and books. They formed a business partnership to share stories as fictional story writers. They recognize storytelling is an evolving method to share the excitement, thrills, and insights into today’s technology risks.

They are passionate about leveraging real technology into fictional writing. In addition, the variety of characters has attributes from the many people who crossed their professional paths adding that depth. Admittedly, Breakfield often asks interesting people he meets if they thought about being an evil cyberthug or femme fatale in their series.

Both authors have traveled to many places around the world. These travels are pulled into stories that require real knowledge of specific locals. They enjoy well-rounded thrillers that include levels of humor, romance, intrigue, suspense, and mystery.

They love to talk about their stories at private and public book readings or events. Burkey conducts podcast-style interviews with a couple of author groups and enjoys extracting tidbits from authors, especially new ones. Her first interview was, wait for it, Breakfield. You can learn where they will be from the calendar on their website.

Edo's Nugget of Hope, "You need 3 things to succeed: Talent, Perseverance, and Luck. Any two of the three will get you there if you keep going."

Books written years ago turn into the inspiration for a TV Series on Paramot+, attending the Red Carpet event for the premiere and how writing changed his life.

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Edo van Belkom is a Canadian author of some 35 books and over 300 short stories in the genres of horror, science fiction, fantasy and mystery.

His short fiction has been published in countless anthologies such as Year's Best Horror Stories, Year's Best Erotica, Robert Bloch's Psychos, the Hot Blood and Shock Rock series, as well as several anthologies based on RPGs.

His stories "Rat Food" (with David Nickle) won the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers Association, and "Hockey's Night in Canada" won the Aurora, Canada's top prize for speculative fiction.

More recently, his young adult series Wolf Pack has served as the inspiration for the new Jeff Davis supernatural TV series Wolf Pack starring Sarah Michelle Geller, which premiered on Paramount-Plus on January 26th in Canada and the US, and the next day across the rest of the world.

As of this recording, Episode 7 of the Wolf Pack Series was airing.

"Everything was light. There were no shadows. I remember shaking the gates and thinking "Let me in! Let me in!"

Nugget of Hope: "Let Him work in you. Don't get caught up in the symptoms."

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Speech-language Pathologist by day and an author by night, but all day every day, I'm a wife, mother, and Jesus lover.

I'm almost always found typing away at my computer after tucking my kids in at night. But...I don't always write on my computer. Sometimes I can be found writing with an old-fashioned pen and paper on my keyboard. I have written prophetic songs, songs inspired by biblical revelation, and worship songs. I love how music unlocks hearts and can transport us into the presence of God.

I don't believe life is about being perfect. It's about being "ever changed." God has given me incredible experiences in His presence, including a powerful experience where He took me up to heaven. It is His presence that has changed my life.

My vision is to connect hearts to the heart of God so people can live in the empowerment and victory that comes through a genuine connection to God and His supernatural power. Then we can all be forever changed.

Patti Lee's nugget of hope for everyone:  Believe in yourself.

Patti Lee brings women's fiction stories to life, tapping into the hopes and sometimes fears of readers. Her debut novel, Between February and November, due to be released in 2022, placed in the top 10 in Notebook Publishing’s #IndieApril contest. An award-winning essay writer, her creative non-fiction has been included in Crone Rising by Jazz House Publications, and her short story, The Ward House, was included in the Of Cottages and Cauldrons autumn anthology, also by Jazz House Publications.

Patti Lee is currently putting the finishing touches on her second novel. When she's not writing or playing with her grandkids, she dabbles in acrylic painting. She is a groupie of singer-songwriter Josh Ritter and alt/folk duo Parsonsfield but has also been known to play the soundtrack to Hamilton on repeat. She currently resides in Vermont, where she has more cats than throw pillows. Read more about her and her writing at http://pattileewriter.com. You can find her on Twitter @pattiauthor and Instagram @authorpattilee.

Released and published by Rockhill Publishing - Available worldwide in paperback and e-format

From Firebird Book Award-winning author, Patti Lee, her debut novel "Between February and November" delves into the messy uncertainty of long-term marriages. Being in the wrong place at the right time can change your life in an instant.

That February morning started out like any other; Layla Ranker got her kids ready for school and her husband off to work before she went to work herself. It went downhill from there. An unfortunate event took her two towns away from home where she happened to see her husband, Alan, with a young, attractive woman going into a hotel.

Devastated, Layla contemplates the last twenty years of her life and wonders if Alan regrets marrying her right after high school. Old wounds are opened as she struggles to figure out what went wrong.

Get your favorite beverage, sit back, and listen in as I chat with Award Winning Author KC Grifant. We cover a wide range of topics with little nuggets tossed in there. Enjoy the show!

BIO

KC Grifant is an award-winning writer based in Southern California who writes internationally published horror, fantasy, science fiction and weird west stories. 

Living by the core values learned from her parents, Lew is making an impact on the work. One kind act at a time.

Lew has spent her entire career focused on speaking about, and fostering values of equity, inclusion, democracy, compassion, and justice. 

She speaks and trains at approximately 250 events a year and believes that she has a moral obligation not only to represent herself as honorable and “human-kind” but also to enable others to choose and exhibit those same values. Lew is one of only 14 master civility trainers in the world

"Civilty is its own reward. In choosing civility, people find their best self, and in doing so, they experience the grace, courage, generosity, humanity and humility that civility engenders." - Dr. Lew Bayer (Hon)

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For more than 20 years Lewena Bayer has been internationally recognized as the leading expert on civility at work. With a focus on social intelligence and culturally-competent communication, the team at Civility Experts – which includes 501 affiliates in 48 countries has supported 100’s of organizations in building better workplaces

Including 2-time, international bestseller, The 30% Solution, and her pending  release of several new books, Manufacturing Civility, Civility at Work, Golden Rule Peace and Civility, Lew is a 17-time published author. 

Lew donates her time as Director of the National Civility Center, www.civilitycenter.org and co-founder of the Golden Rule Civility Global Initiative, she is also a proud mentor for The Etiquette House, a member of the Advisory Board for A Civil Tongue, was a national magazine columnist for 10 years, and has contributed expert commentary to many online, print, and television publications. 

Lew is one of only 14 Master Civility Trainers in the world, a distance faculty member at Georgetown University Center for Cultural Competence, a long-term facilitator at the Canadian Management Center in Toronto Canada, Instructor – Social Justice at MITT, a Master trainer for the Canadian School of Service, a certified High Style Impression Management Professional and a Certified Culture Coach® who also holds credentials in Intercultural Communications, Essential Skills, and Occupational Language Assessment. Most recently Lew has completed the Champions of Humanity Master Peace Educator Certificate Program at the Kigali Peace School in Rwanda.

"Be curious." - Glenda B.

"The only journey to take is the one from within." - Glenda B.

"When you make a commitment. Stay with it. See it through."

Helping to build the next generation of leaders, Rich LaMonica is an Army Veteran who realized having a purpose in life is the best way to live.

He is a life learner and is pursuing his Doctorate from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He is the host of the MisFitNation Podcast and he started the podcast as a way to help veterans find their voice by telling their stories along with bringing in experts who are willing to share tips with veterans on how to be successful through their actions.

"Take the mundane and turn it into purpose." - Christine Handy

At an early age, Christine had a talent for modeling and could be seen on campaigns for distinguished brands such as Guess, J. Crew, JCPenney, Pepsi, Target, and more. Her lifestyle took a hard turn at 35 when health issues arose and by 42, Christine was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. With the support of her faith, family and friends, referred to as her “team of angels”, Christine won her battle and devoted her life to spreading hope, encouragement, and selflessness.

A mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, International speaker, accomplished model, Best selling author, and a Nationally recognized Humanitarian. Christine has seen it all and has overcome all odds. Her motto is: There is always Purpose in Pain, but we have to be willing to share the story. Christine is the bestselling author of “Walk Beside Me”, a story of her struggle with self-image, devastating health issues, friendship, and trusting in God.

Christine’s eyes were opened to a new passion in life – sharing her story of hope and helping others. In addition to all she has accomplished, she also serves on the board of two non-profit organizations. Her inspirational journey led her to embracing her self-esteem, devotion to God, and the value of friendship.

What a fun conversation I had with these two ladies! They are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nourishing your body. Listen in to catch all the nuggets they are tossing your way!

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Wendy Bright-Fallon and Debbie Peterson are National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches, inspirational speakers, Nourish Noshes podcasters & cookbook authors. 

Together, they help clients create personal balance through optimized nutrition & key habits to create authentic vitality through their Five Foundations of Health philosophy: using quality nutrition, sleep, movement, mindset, and connection.

Maureen Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Maureen Scanlon Life coaching. She is an Award-winning Author, Relationship Expert, Professional Speaker and Podcast Host of INK (I Never Knew) With Life Coach Maureen. She has written two award winning books entitled, My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am and her 2nd book, My Dog is My Relationship Coach. Both have received multiple awards.

Her first book “My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am“ has won awards from Author Shout, Top 12 book pick list from Spirited Woman, and National Indie Excellence Award with a 5 Star rating on Amazon.

**Her 2nd book “My Dog is My Relationship Coach” has received multiple awards including New York City Big Book Award, Reader Views, Az Authors Association, Author Shout, National Indie Excellence and Amazon Best Seller.

She helps individuals from young adults to seniors with self-confidence and learning to Be Your Own Best Friend through the eyes of our Canine Friends. After living the first half of life in abusive relationships with codependent mindset, she learned to love herself unconditionally and find her self-worth.

She focuses her coaching on helping others discover who they really are to expand their mind and experience life with exhilaration. She’s been named a Top 20 Coach by Lifecoach Code and Coaching Federation. Featured in Magazines such as Health Web, Authority, and Thrive Global.

Maureen has been featured on 3TV Good Morning Arizona, 3TV Your Life AZ, ABC15 Sonoran Living, along with numerous podcast guest appearances and radio shows.

Part 2 of my conversation with Kevin. We touch on many topics and share quite a few laughs! 

Outside of having a mutual admiration moment with my guest, we came up with two of the things to end this episode with, and that is a challenge for you all!

Part 1 of my conversation with Kevin. We touch on many topics and share quite a few laughs! Be sure to tune in next week for part 2!

Find out what the "50,000 foot view" is and why "we have to trust and keep going".

Kevin McDonald was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. This jovial fun loving man experienced life in a big way from Star Athlete, to Actor, Voice Actor, Restaurateur, Sales and Sales Management, Transit Operator, Audio Producer, Talk Show Host, Creative Consultant, Motivational Leader and Current Podcast Creator of Positive Talk Radio whose mission is to Declare Our Freedom From Hate, Division and Fear, featuring positive motivational guest, music interviews and fun episodes.

Jason shares his jouney of grief and loss to sunshine and hope. "As a therapist, I could help other people, but I couldn't help myself."

In 2018, my life was flipped upside down after my wife (Valerie) was diagnosed with stage 4 Colon Cancer. I was terrified for myself and my small family of four. This was devastating news that completely rocked our world. The Doctor in the hospital looked at me and said “Jason, Cancer has a way of enhancing your life”. At this point in my life, I did not want this. I wanted the life I had before to go back to normal.

After Valerie’s Initial diagnosis, we were given 2-3 hours for Valerie’s life expectancy. Fast Forward 9 months later, and we found ourselves saying goodbye at her funeral. No one or thing can fully prepare you for life’s challenges, trials, and pain.

After the funeral was complete and over, I remember my support from my family and friends quickly disappeared. I quickly found myself all alone trying to pick up the pieces of life. It was a hard and lonely time for me. “What happened to all the people that were here for me”. “Does anyone care anymore”? “Where is my Team”? “How will I get through this?”

I remember saying to myself “Will I Become Happier again”. Will I find love again”. “Will I feel Joy again”.

Life began to get more and more difficult as life continued after the passing of my wife. I found myself more and more depressed, isolating, lonely, anxious, and even struggling to sleep. Life quickly became overwhelming, and I was fearful of the future because I felt like I was going to do this all alone and this was a terrifying thought.

As a clinical therapist, no one taught me about these moments that I was currently experiencing. No one prepared me on how to deal with or cope with my emotions and what I was currently dealing with. I knew I could help others going through challenging times in their life, but I could not help myself at this time.

At a low point in my journey, I could not do this alone, and finally, I reached out by sending a text for help. I remember feeling so incredibly overwhelmed, and not wanting to feel like this any longer. I sent this “HAIL MARY” text to 14 of my friends, family, and neighbors asking them to come to my house so that I could tell them how I was feeling.

Later that day, all those people I texted showed up at my house in what I call my “HEALING TEAM”. At this point, I begin to find hope and happiness again.

That summer me and my boys decided to have a lemonade stand and raise money to create “SUNSHINE BASKETS” for people that had lost a spouse, dealing with cancer, or individuals that were struggling. We wanted to raise $100 but after the lemonade stand was over we had raised $1500. This was a shock and overwhelming. We decided to make 25 baskets and begin delivering them to people who needed help and support.

As we continued to create and deliver these sunshine baskets, a lady from Virginia asked if she could get one because she was struggling. From there we created a sunshine box and began delivering it to this lady and several people across the United States. Currently, we have delivered to 45 states and are soon to be 50.

I and my Business partner (Wyatt Ernst) have created Giving Sunshine, and as of January 2022, I have stepped away from being a therapist to going full time at Giving Sunshine. We are now working hard to provide more help and healing to those that have lost loved ones, are struggling with Cancer, and have mental health issues. Our Boxes provide therapeutic tools that help others heal and become happier during challenging times of their life.

"Stack your victories." - "You get out of bed, that's a victory. You make your bed, that's another victory." - Rich LaMonica

Talking with Rich and keeping it real. Touching on several subjects that Veterans experience or may be experiencing and how to navigate. We'll also chat about jobs and dogs! 

BIO

Rich LaMonica is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. 

Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. 

He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. 

He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast. 

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Fear. We all have fear or some sort. Some are common and then you have those that are not so common.

After doing a little digging, I found some interesting tidbits to share on this last episode of 2022 so I had to share! You'll find out what slugs, toads and bats have to do with anything at all. You'll learn a bit about fear, how it is a natural emotion and instinct that we are born with and you may have a chuckle or two.

BIO

Kim has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD.

She is the Lead Author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, and When Hope Found Me, releasing in November 2022.

She is the host the podcast Let Fear Bounce and the host of The Write Stuff, the Author’s Voice TV Show on the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network.

She also shares her journey of living with PTSD, how she navigates through the tough days and how she turns dark moments into pieces of light and tosses them out into the world as a nugget of Hope for others.

You can regularly find her drinking coffee, walking in nature with her trusty rescue dog, Dexter and chatting with the critters that live in her realm; gathering ideas for other books she has in the works!

Why a podcast? Why name it Let Fear Bounce?

All that and more in this episode as I ramble along, sharing a few bits and pieces of the past year and how Let Fear Bounce came to be.

BIO

Kim has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD.

She is the Lead Author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, and When Hope Found Me, releasing in November 2022.

She is the host the podcast Let Fear Bounce and the host of The Write Stuff, the Author’s Voice TV Show on the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network.

She also shares her journey of living with PTSD, how she navigates through the tough days and how she turns dark moments into pieces of light and tosses them out into the world as a nugget of Hope for others.

You can regularly find her drinking coffee, walking in nature with her trusty rescue dog, Dexter and chatting with the critters that live in her realm; gathering ideas for other books she has in the works!

Winding up the second season of Let Fear Bounce. Hard to believe another year has flown by! And this year was filled with amazing guests from all over the world, sharing their journey, nuggests of wisdom, laughter and a few tears along the way.

I am so thankful to all of my guests and to all of you! The listeners. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm looking forward to another amazing year in 2023!

Be sure to visit my website to learn more about what all is going on within the Realm!

God Came to my Garage Sale. 

The title of Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro's book captures your attention and also captures the attention of others as well!

Listen in as I learn more about Dr. Marni's writing journey and her self-discovery along the way.

BIO

Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro is an award-winning and celebrated author, speaker and educator. She earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard during a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as a high school special education teacher, with 12 years as a university adjunct graduate school professor.

Marni’s life was forever changed after experiencing numerous trauma-induced STEs-Spiritually Transformative Encounters. Marni’s 5-star Reader’s Favorite and 2022 Hollywood Book Festival Runner-Up and 2020 Best Books Award Winning Spiritual fiction “God Came to My Garage Sale” is prominently endorsed by James Redfield, best selling author of “The Celestine Prophecy” series of books and founding directors of IANDS (International Association for Near Death Studies).

Her latest prominently endorsed 5-book series is entitled: “True Deceit False Love” addresses Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse, Parental Alienation and Intergenerational Family Trauma. Marni is a lover of animals, nature, music and world travel who handles life’s challenges with love and compassion.

She values honesty, integrity, equality and goodness and prays for peace on earth. In addition to her speaking engagements and various writing endeavors, Foderaro is a contributing author to numerous anthology books and in January 2022

Marni was inducted into the Bestselling Authors International Organization.

"You'll fight hard for those you love than you will for yourself." - Terry Tucker

Those are words that my guest Terry shared during our chat. My conversation with Terry was eye-opening, humbling and inspiring. I hope that you get as much out of hearing his journey as I did.

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Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development.

He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University.

In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, business owner, motivational speaker,

and for the past ten years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020).

He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life and the developer of the Sustainable Excellence Membership.

He has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines.

A fun conversation with an award winning author and publisher. If you are a writer just starting your journey, or an established author, there are nuggets to glean in this episode!

Author Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of education and success. His award-winning books cover multiple genres of nonfiction and fiction. His memoir, My First Last Year and FLY (First Last Year) courses inspire people to live their dream. For seasoned and aspiring writers, Leslie drew from decades as an author, publisher, editor, and writing coach to move them From Inspiration to Publication.

ABOUT Roger

I spent my childhood in Michigan loving books and movies. At age 13 those creative diversions ignited an idea. I would be an author. Immediately I took inspiration to action and wrote my first novella. Immersed in the creative process, I sensed to my very soul that I was on a journey of a lifetime.

After moving to Texas with my family when I was a teenager, I set my sights on being a novelist. At the time I didn’t know if I had the talent to achieve my lofty dreams. But the passion I felt to succeed ran deep enough to sustain me through years of disappointing rejections and fateful detours.

Writing consistently throughout my high school years proved empowering. Setting a goal to write my first novel before graduation gave my life a driving purpose and ultimately created my first social identity. To my peers I became “the guy who wrote the book.”

Initially, my undergraduate degree focused exclusively on creative writing. But advice from a career counselor proved serendipitous. I changed my major to English education, which expanded my professional prospects to include glorious decades as a teacher, professor, and school librarian. That change in major also resulted in my enrolling in a class where I met my husband, Jerry Roberts.

All the while I kept writing and submitting. Over time I expanded what I wrote. Early successes included getting teaching articles published in prestigious journals, winning a prize for a play, and having my first nonfiction book locally published. Finally, multiple publishing successes converged to create a career-paving trajectory. In a single year I became a reviewer for Booklist and received contracts from different publishers for a novel and three nonfiction books.

Those diverse opportunities initiated an eclectic writer’s journey. I became open to writing in an array of genres, both nonfiction and fiction. As a result I found more publishing success through large, medium, and small publishing houses. I even won multiple local, state, and national awards.

Then my agent shared an insight that dug meaningful new paths in my writer’s journey. She said I did too much. My published works were so diverse she didn’t know how to market me. What she saw as my limitation instead made me uniquely qualified to help others.

Years as an award-winning educator paved the way for international speaking engagements. Writing success in so many genres empowered my editing with insights from a writer’s perspectives for many types of fiction and nonfiction. Being published through major, medium, small presses, and then running my own publishing house gave me first-hand expertise to coach others to writing and publishing success.

Best-Selling Author of Everyday Excellence

Joe Templin has led an eclectic life.

Joe is a Co-Founder and President of The Intro Machine, Inc. an organization dedicated to teaching professionals in a variety of fields how to build an Introduction Based Business. He has spoken all across the US and Canada on ethical business development.

As one of six kids (the only normal one, he insists) growing up in a small town and spending time on the family farm, Joe’s parents (John and Barb) instilled a love of learning, the outdoors, and a healthy disrespect for authority while still simultaneously embracing traditional values of hard work and “love thy neighbour but mind your own dang business.” This is Joe’s foundation.

He was severely asthmatic but through his work ethic and love of challenge has become a martial artist and ultradistance runner. He had a speech impediment but has built a career around communicating. This habit of overcoming limitations is a theme in his life and his writings.

Joe has three hooligans (Danny, Liam, and Colin) and is a very proud member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, having served multiple times as President of his local Foundation and Chapter Advisor. He has also served on the local, State, and National levels for NAIFA, is a Cubmaster (worst one ever if you ask his boys), and is involved with his local Autism Society. Serving others is important to Joe, because of how his parents raised him.

Can’t get enough of Joe? Visit The Intro Machine to read more than you can handle on how to set up a successful introduction-based business and put your excellence practice to work in your professional life.

Joe loves the Yankees. So of course he hates the Red Sawx… Poke him during the World Series at your peril!

Author of Doing, Being, Becoming: For the Love of the Creative Arts

Rita Ezenwa-Okoro is an author and the Founder and Lead Visionary of Street Project Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that uses creative and performing arts tools to facilitate opportunities for youth leadership development, social mobilization, and cross-cultural dialogue in Nigeria.

She is also the Principal Communications Consultant of ROC, a strategic communications company that provides business owners access to world-class communication solutions. She was also recently appointed the Executive Director of the Global Play Brigade, a movement of performance activists who use 'play' as a catalyst for softening the borders between us humans.

Rita is a Mandela Washington Fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program. She is a global fellow of the prestigious International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA) New York, and the recipient of both the Lagos State Award of Excellence in youth and social development and the Lagos State Award of Excellence in entrepreneurship development. Additionally, she is a recipient of the Extraordinary Women Award in France and Next Generation Leaders Award.

She is a graduate of the International Class of the East Side Institute, New York, and has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and her masters degree in Media and Communications from the School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria, and a Certificate in Civic Leadership from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.

Under her leadership, Street Project Foundation most recently received the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) and BMW GROUP's Intercultural Innovation Award in Dubai. Rita is the author of Doing. Being. Becoming. For the love of the creative arts, a book about her performance journey as a grassroots creative youth organizer in Nigeria and published by the New Degree Press, Washington DC, USA.

As a first-generation college graduate, and the youngest of six children, Dr. Nichole Bradford began her career working with disenfranchised youth and setting up programs to ensure their success.

She has been fortunate to work as a Professor, Vice President of Student Services, Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Campus Principal.

As a child growing up on the east side of Austin, there were no grand expectations for her future. The plan, as it was laid out, was simple: Graduate from high school, become a secretary with the state of Texas, and secure a good retirement plan.

Add to that the dysfunctional family environment in which she grew up replete with domestic violence,teen pregnancy, and criminal activity and it seemed impossible to imagine a life in which she would achieve her dreams.  Well, impossible to everyone but her. Because deep inside, she always felt that fire to succeed. On some days, the flames flickered intensely, on others they dwindle slightly.

But the burning desire to live an empowered life is always there. Despite all the external and internal roadblocks, from her family environment to a lack of money to low self-esteem, she has met and mastered every challenge with which she's been confronted.

She earned my bachelor’s degree in three years, and a master’s in one. At 27, she was one of Texas Southern University’s youngest-ever Ed.D. recipients. And she was the first African American to be crowned Miss Austin.

If her past has taught her anything, it’s this: the most important thing you can do, whether you’re a parent, an educator, or an advocate, is to build children up and prepare them for the future. Your home is your training ground. Let them know it’s OK to make mistakes, it’s OK to fail, because we’re here and we’re going to get through it together.

BIO

The author of 1 Step is all it Takes, Dr. Bradford is in the process of writing her next book "My Soul is NOT for sale" which focuses on how we can break away from the Lies, Labels and Limitations and create the life you deserve.

Dr. Nicole D. Bradford is energetic presenter that has overcome several challenges in her life including witnessing domestic violence as a child, workplace labels/limitations, supervising while young, and desiring success and being labeled and disliked by peers, and family members (both in-laws and outlaws).

When we were all young, we had the spark and enthusiasm for life. As we transitioned from our childhood to the adult world we begin to conform and focused more on meeting everyone else's expectations rather than focusing on our own.

Many of us would like to see God but can't find Him. Speaking directly to the hearts of ordinary people, Nathans's direction points to God's presence in our everyday lives and magnifies a God of the common places. It focuses on an omnipotent Deity who chooses to make Himself known within each day’s events.

"I think there's a hole in our soul that needs to be filled."

With a keen eye for comforting uncomfortable people and a passion for magnifying God, Nathan’s stories flow with life and reverberate with a single,

compelling message—God came near and dwelt among us. Nathan has a passion for magnifying God with his stories and messages in Christ at the

Coffee Shop.

Ingram points out that although many of us would like to see God we are unable to find Him, believing He only expresses Himself through blinding

insights or peak experiences of some sort. However, the book’s message is that if we must travel to the mountaintops to see God, most of us will miss Him.

BIO

Growing up on a small, Tennessee hillside farm was all the inspiration author, Nathan Ingram, needed to write this nostalgic collection of short stories demonstrating how anyone can find God in common places. Today, Ingram resides on a ranch in Magnolia, Texas, with his wife and an assortment of horses and other animals. He and his wife also own and operate Lone Star Behavioral Health, a psychiatric facility specializing in the treatment of persons with severe and persistent mental illness. The Ingrams seek each day to live the principles in this book. "Focus on the greater reward."

Christ at the Coffee Shop - Master Storytellers Will Rodgers and Andy Griffith Come to Mind. Written by Nathan Ingram this nostalgic collection of short stories demonstrates how anyone can find God in common places.

Published by Tranquility Ranch Publishing and available in all formats. This book reaches out with clarity that He is near.

"My road to being an author is not the typical road. I may surprise you with it."

Daemon has been referred to as the ‘Horror with a Heart’ author for his ability to trigger an emotional response in his readers. But what sets Daemon’s writing apart from so many authors is his use of the twist and the way he manages to surprise the readers with plot twists and endings they never see coming.

BIO

Daemon Manx is an award-winning American author who writes horror, science fiction, suspense, fantasy, supernatural, and speculative fiction.

He has recently been nominated for a Splatterpunk award for his debut, Abigail in the best short story category.

In 2021 he received a HAG award for his story The Dead Girl.

He is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and the Horror Authors Guild (HAG) and has been featured in magazines in both the U.S. and the U.K.

One of his claims to fame occurred in 1991 when Daemon was involved in a motor vehicle accident with Ronald Reagan's motorcade. He accidentally crashed into the former president's limousine on a New York City Street shortly after Ron and Nancy stepped out of the vehicle. No one was injured, except for maybe the pride of the secret service agent who was directing traffic.

Elizabeth her expertise of utilizing Eriksonian Hypnotherapy and how it can change a person's life. 

"If we change our thoughts, we can change feelings within the body."

"You CAN created healthier habits with Eriksonian Hypnotherapy."

BIO

Talking with Captain Reyné O'Shaughnessy about mental health, self-care, burnout and how to address those issues when they crop up.

"Everyone deals with mental health at different points in your life. It is in how you address those issue that matters."

Pro Tip: Mindset shift  - Make a list of 25 things that you LOVE to do. 

BIO

Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy is the Founder of Piloting 2 Wellbeing, an aviation-based wellbeing organization that builds on her 34+ years of experience as a commercial airline pilot. She helps others in high-performance professions and those seeking careers as airline pilots achieve a healthier, more rewarding life using practical techniques tailored for their careers. She currently captains B767 aircrafts and has logged over 10,000 hours of jet flight time.

Reyné has over a decade of experience in health and wellbeing as an aviation strategist. She is certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Brown University and earned a BS in Leadership (Phi Kappa Phi) and an Executive Certificate in Business from UC Berkeley.

Reyné’s favorite things

Having travelled the globe repeatedly, Reyné’s most favorite place in the world is spending time on the east and west coast of the US where she lives with her family. She enjoys gardening, meditation, and the love of learning.

"If you are growing, fear is present", says Lynne Harley as we chat about her new book What If You Could and a variety of other topics in this episode.

As a cancer thrivor, Lynne is deeply grateful for her physical health and well-being and enjoys an active lifestyle in nature with likeminded friends, hiking, kayaking, cycling, skiing, and snowshoeing.

BIO

Whose Job is it Exactly to Keep my Mom Happy?

Tommy Schnurmacher’s memoir details the foibles of his tumultuous relationship with his Holocaust survivor Mom who looked like Elizabeth Taylor and sounded like Zsa Zsa Gabor!

BIO

As a writer, Montreal media icon Schnurmacher is an intense force of nature, a seismic swell of visceral empathy, laser-sharp wit and courageous self-analysis.

Now meet Olga. Auschwitz prisoner A-25057, aka Mom, A fearless, dramatic and unpredictable maverick. An original. Exposing the souls of a family for all to see, Make-up Tips from Auschwitz is an addictive page-turner. 

Schnurmacher's voice resonates with a lyrical cadence all his own and an unsettling candor reminiscent of humorist David Sedaris and essayist Augusten Burroughs. Like the Oscar-winning film, Life is Beautiful, Schnurmacher revisits the Holocaust with rays of light in the darkness.

“Makeup Tips from Auschwitz. How Vanity Saved my Mother’s Life” is a story of remarkable courage in the face of adversity. It is also a story of one very glamorous mom.

Mordecai Richler and Philip Roth detailed how the melting pot Americanized immigrants. This memoir is  the story of a Hungarian refugee family whose chutzpah and moxie allowed it to survive and  thrive in a strange new environment.

It is also the story of the rich threads and struggles that bind a unique mother-son  relationship.

Meet Olga, Auschwitz prisoner A-25057 , aka Mom. A fearless, dramatic and unpredictable maverick. An original.

Exposing the souls of a family for all to see, Makeup Tips from Auschwitz has an unsettling candor reminiscent of humorist David Sedaris and essayist Augusten Burroughs.

Like the Oscar-winning film, Life is Beautiful, the memoir  revisits the Holocaust with rays of light in the darkness.

It is a story of a family’s cultural collision and delightful dysfunction. With the growing pains of Shtisel, the earthiness of The Simpsons and the fierce family loyalty of The Sopranos, these newcomers from Hungary defy authority. They figured out early on that conventional values were not enough. It was their moxie  that allowed them to succeed.

Schmooze with the passing parade that includes John Lennon, Elizabeth Taylor and Crystal Nacht. You will laugh out loud as you meet a cast of supporting characters who redefine eccentric: the 50-minute therapist, the psychic rabbi and a superstitious hypochondriac named Paris.

Once you get to know these mutineers from the mainstream, you will want to organize an intervention. Or at least a Passover Seder.

The memoir has been described as poignant, addictive and unpredictable by readers who sampled chapters of it on Facebook.

In addition to the bookstores in Montreal  it is available online around the world in  soft cover, hard cover and Kindle  on Amazon. Also online at Barnes and Noble.

Audiobook read by Tommy Schnurmacher coming soon.

Carrie's debut book, Whiskers Abroad: Audrey and Ashi's Adventures In Japan is about a globetrotting cat and its owner's journey in the land of the rising sun. You get two perspectives of events, from the cat and the human. All the information and locations in the book are real and can serve as a guidebook.

BIO

Carrie Carter has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas, and eating unusual foods. She has traveled with her husband Jim to Japan fourteen times, so her numerous holidays across her favorite country were the inspiration for her first book, Whiskers Abroad: A Human and A Feline Perspective on Traveling in Japan. Carrie has run multiple marathons including the Tokyo Marathon, and as expected, Carrie and Jim live with an adorable cat named Frenemy, who was unhappy at not being selected as the model for the book.

Carrie lives in Houston, TX, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. At home, she loves to cook, design/create Halloween costumes, and daydream about meeting Jacques Pepin. She dislikes overly dramatic music used in reality TV shows. Currently, Carrie is working on her second book, a sequel to Whiskers Abroad, where Audrey and Ashi explore further into Japan and get themselves into even more interesting predicaments.

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Ann Charles is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes award-winning books that are splashed with humor, mystery, suspense, romance, supernatural elements, and whatever else sounds fun. 

She currently had books available in several different ongoing series. Be sure to visit her website if you want to lean what books to read in what order as there is crossover of characters in each series.

Ann is also a member of Sisters in Crime and Western Writers of America and is currently toiling away on her next book, wishing she was on a Mexican beach with an ice-cold Corona in one hand and a book in the other. When she is not dabbling in fiction, she is arm wrestling with her two kids, attempting to seduce her husband, and arguing with her sassy cats.

My chat with Andrea covers writing, living in different countries and how a diagnoses of cancer was the start of a new life.

Andrea is currently writing a book with the title Chemo Club and the second book of her Time Binder Series.

"Putting pen to paper, or fingers to the keyboard is something I've been doing for as long as I can remember. I still recall my mother’s “What Now!” expression as a teacher called her to one side at a parent's meeting. I was the child who could have earned air miles for my trips to “the naughty corner” and I can still see the look of astonishment on my mother's face as the teacher revealed page after page of stories written in my five-year-old hand. The writing was on the wall way back then."

BIO

Andrea was born and raised in Swansea, South Wales. Following a successful career in British radio including the BBC, she moved to the southern Mediterranean island of Malta to pursue her dream of becoming a freelance writer.

A decade later she bought a farm in the Madonie mountains of Sicily where a menagerie of rescue animals found their way to her. With a son in Malta and a daughter in Sicily, Andrea has a home and her heart in both places. She now divides her time between the neighboring islands.

Suspension is her debut novel. 

She is currently working hard on book 2 of the Time Binder Series as well as a novel entitled Chemo Club.

A great conversation that took a turn down a path we weren't expecting. But aren't those the best kind of conversations?

BIO

Joel is an award-winning former journalist, columnist, and public relations professional. He is currently responsible for leading an economic development agency that serves Northern British Columbia.

When not working, he can be found writing fiction or exploring the province’s vast untamed wilderness. 

His most recent short story, Number Hunnerd, was published in Tyche Books’ anthology Water: Selkies, Sirens and Sea Monsters.

His novella, Wolf at the Door, which focuses on a family Thanksgiving dinner gone horribly wrong, was published in June 2022. 

His western horror short Hands is due out in an anthology from Brigids Gate Press later this summer. 

Joel calls Prince George home, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

Passing an alley full of addicts on the way to work each day gave way to the beginning of a novel.

"I often used to walk past an alley that was always teeming with addicts and I got obsessed with the idea of how awful it would be to wake up one morning in that alley."

Robert is passionate about the beauty of having the right words on the page and with every new book, his goal is to make it better than the previous one.

BIO

Robert P French is a thriller and mystery author best known for the “Cal Rogan Mysteries Series.” French began writing in 2003 when he resigned from his job as Chief Technology Officer at a company he had invested his heart and soul into.

He is a software developer, turned actor, turned author who was born in Oxford, England, and brought up in the East End of London.

At age 26, he emigrated from the UK to Canada “for a couple of years”; he has been there ever since.

He is the writer of the seven (so far) Cal Rogan crime thrillers about a drug-addicted ex-cop who fights his way from living rough on the streets to being a much-sought-after PI.

Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey, together, these Texas authors create award-winning stories that resonate with males and females, as well as young and experienced adults. They bring a fresh new view to technology possibilities today in exciting stories.  

At the age of 69, DiGangi, Adopted at birth, shares his journey of finding his birth mother. "It felt as if I was peaking inside a stranger's window."

A retired customer service executive, Edward Di Gangi was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife now reside in North Carolina.

BIO

DiGangi is the author of published nonfiction articles as well as short stories. He is a popular book club presenter and podcast guest. The Gift Best Given, a Memoir, is his first full-length book.

Horse Trainer and Entrepreneur; Owner of  Mikko's Choice, a pet CBD Brand.

Being trampled by a horse, experiencing a broken back, a tough year of recovery which included a spinal fusion and prescriptions of opioids that left her ill, Emma's story is a heartwarming one that shows the strength of spirit, fortitude, and big heart.

BIO

Emma Davis planned on becoming a veterinarian and holds multiple degrees in the animal sciences, but discovered a different way of helping animals. 

Emma combined her passions into an unexpected career as a pet CBD business owner and influencer. Over the years she became involved in animal rescue and shares this side of her life on her Instagram account @briankangal. 

There she educates people about rescue, animal behavior, and life with a wide array of species. 

When she isn't working with animals and running Mikko's Choice, a CBD equine pellet and animal tincture brand, you can find her at CrossFit trying to better herself physically and mentally.

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Rev. Dr. Rene Minter, DMin, LCSW-R is a Christian Based Psychotherapist in Private Practice in New York. She is highly respected and sought after in faith-based and secular communities. She is a mental health advocate who promotes “All Minds Matter” by providing mental health services without regard to income.

BIO

Rev. Dr. Rene is the host of “The Miracle in You with Dr. Rene” which airs on Sundays on the Believe In Your Dreams Network, and the “Joyful Heart” television channel owner.

She is a co-author in 10 Anthologies and an 8-time International best-selling author.

She has been a featured writer for Rebirth of the Total Woman d Wom-El Magazines. She possesses a master’s degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Ministry. She has devoted this calling to global missions working on empowering children and widows in West Africa. She has held a position as NGO representative at the United Nations. She is a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, provides Executive Management in the not-for-profit sector, and is a former college professor who serves as a Board Member for several not-for-profit agencies.

To learn more, visit her on social media.

"I needed to be the best version of myself first" - Tracy Lowry

Find YOUR healing journey with Tracy through her “Hail To The Victor In You” movement.

BIO

Tracy has built platforms conveying the Hail To The Victor In You movement through her podcast and TV Show.

In addition to her shows, Tracy is a public speaker, author, life coach, and Registered Nurse.

No matter what stage you are in your healing journey, Tracy meets you where you are and shows you how to LEVEL UP. She has first-hand experience that the effects of extreme trauma don’t have to last forever, how to move forward with hope and faith, and how to be calm in the eye of the storm.

She has now dedicated her life to helping others heal their EMOTIONAL pain.

 Dr. Katie Eastman is a national grief/trauma therapist, change/transition coach, and consultant in Anacortes Washington.

We'll be chatting about:

BIO

As a licensed psychotherapist and transition life coach specializing in leadership, loss, and change, she supports individuals of all ages, including children and organizations, before, during, and after a significant loss.

Dr. Katie teaches her clients to identify those subtle, small, everyday losses and leverage losses into personal growth opportunities. She has a process to help clarify what’s most important to us as we navigate change, loss, and growth.

Learn more about Dr. Katie E.

Mickey Mikkelson is the founder of Creative Edge Publicity.

He shares:

BIO

In 2006, he began his work in the literary and bookseller industry as the Special Events Manager for Chapters/Indigo, Canada’s largest bookstore chain, in St. Albert, Alberta.  Ten years later, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both traditional and independent artists.

Since founding Creative Edge, Mickey has signed some of the top talents in the literary industry, including multiple-award-winning authors, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, and successful indie authors, many of whom have become international bestselling authors while working within the Creative Edge brand.

D. C. Gomez is an award-winning USA Today Bestselling Author, US Army Veteran, podcaster, motivational speaker, and coach.

One of D. C.'s passions is helping those around her overcome their self-limiting beliefs. She writes both non-fiction as well fiction books, ranging from Urban Fantasy to Children’s Books.

BIO

Born in the Dominican Republic, she grew up in Salem, Massachusetts. D. C. studied film and television at New York University. After college she joined the US Army, and proudly served for four years.

D. C. has a Master’s Degree in Science Administration from Central Michigan University, as well as a Master in Adult Education from Texas A&M- Texarkana University. She is a certified John Maxwell Team speaker and coach, and a certified meditation instructor from the Chopra Center.

A writer who loves troubled characters, poached eggs for supper, a messy desk, and green wool socks; Katherine Lawrence is the author of the young adult verse novel, Stay.

She is also an award-winning author with her books of poetry: Black Umbrella; Never Mind; Lying to Our Mothers; Ring Finger, Left Hand.

BIO

Working hard to help her clients become Kingdompreneurs for the glory of God, Coach Doreen is referred to as the master of “Divine Connections".

BIO

Coach Doreen Lettsome Reid is a Certified Marketplace Ministry Expert, CEO of Divine Connection Network Association, LLC, and Publisher of Unlock What’s Inside You™ Magazine.

She coaches and mentors high-performing Christian women leaders 40+ rising to coach on using KEY career, business, or transitional ministry skills to build a coaching business in marketplace ministry, increase confidence, and profit while boldly proclaiming faith worldwide.

Coach Doreen is also the author of 3 books; AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER Confident Women Rise anthology, Leaders Rising: The Confident Woman 21-Day Journal, and the inspirational book He’s Worthy.

She has received several leadership awards and has worked with various agencies as a service provider and trainer.

Pam aspires to write training programs for criminal justice agencies home and abroad, working alongside like-minded colleagues to develop a Caribbean response to managing domestic violence, and safeguarding survivors of domestic violence and their families.

BIO

An award-winning author, Pamela has over 30 years of experience working in the Criminal Justice System and has worked in a variety of Probation Officer roles and settings, namely, as a court probation officer, caseworker, and as a domestic abuse program facilitator.

Pam's debut novel Loving The Brothers was published on 8th January 2018. She had her book launched in London, Dublin, and Barbados.

On 8th March 2021 International Women’s Day, Pam launched her Author 2 Author Podcast. She interviews self-published authors from around the world. Her podcast is sponsored by Dalgety Herbal Teas.

She became a Practice Development Assessor in 2002 working with Trainee Probation Officers studying in the Bsc Community Justice program. Pam has been a guest lecturer at Hertfordshire University and she has previously sat on the Probation Studies examination board. Pam retired from her role as a Senior Probation Officer in 2018.

Awards

Awards- Winner of a Lift Effects Star Award in June 2017 for her services in the Criminal Justice System.

Recipient of the Powerhouse Global Award for Author of Year in 2018.

A Black Excellence Author of Colour Award 2018.

Shortlisted for a BLAC award for Best Writer 2020.

Connect with Pamela

Part 2 of my chat with Rich Davis. We're digging into how he became a core cast member of the hit Netflix series, Swap Shop, and a whole lot more!

BIO

Rich Davis is the writer and creator of the underground horror sensation "Cult of Dracula" and “Rise of Dracula” from Source Point Press. His first book, “Cult of Dracula’’, was a 2021 Top 100 comic and all-time best seller for Source Point Press.

In a short period of time, he has built a reputation in the comic book industry as an innovator with a tireless work ethic. His first comic "Cult of Dracula" has sold more than 50,000 units and has been optioned by Sure Pictures for film and television development.  Source Point Press has exercised its option to publish his full, three-volume Dracula saga. Rich also has upcoming comic book projects "Prometheus In Chains", "Shooter" and an untitled, depression-era circus tale in development among other currently unannounced projects.  Rich is a core cast member on the Hit Netflix series Swap Shop. He is currently in negotiations to return for a third season on the show.

He founded a performing arts theatre and worked as a concert booker and a film producer. He has been a radio personality, an actor, and a screenwriter. He even served as a campaign staffer for two Presidential campaigns! Now he gets to tell scary stories for a living.

Connect with Rich

Rich has led an eclectic life. Some might wonder about his varied background, but he prefers to see it as an adventure.

BIO

Rich Davis is the writer and creator of the underground horror sensation "Cult of Dracula" and “Rise of Dracula” from Source Point Press. His first book, “Cult of Dracula’’, was a 2021 Top 100 comic and all-time best seller for Source Point Press.

In a short period of time, he has built a reputation in the comic book industry as an innovator with a tireless work ethic. His first comic "Cult of Dracula" has sold more than 50,000 units and has been optioned by Sure Pictures for film and television development.

Source Point Press has exercised its option to publish his full, three-volume Dracula saga. Rich also has upcoming comic book projects "Prometheus In Chains", "Shooter" and an untitled, depression-era circus tale in development among other currently unannounced projects.

Rich is a core cast member on the Hit Netflix series Swap Shop. He is currently in negotiations to return for a third season on the show.

He founded a performing arts theatre and worked as a concert booker and a film producer. He has been a radio personality, an actor, and a screenwriter. He even served as a campaign staffer for two Presidential campaigns! Now he gets to tell scary stories for a living.

Connect with Rich

Through a sequence of extraordinary events in 2018, Dr. Cody discovered the healing power of Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP for short. PRP is found in the plasma portion of the blood. Everyone has this priceless gift, however, most are unaware of its amazing healing powers which lead her to write her book entitled You Healing You.

BIO

Dr. Teresa Cody earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas, then her Dental degree at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1992. Soon after Teresa and her husband, also a dentist, bought a practice in Sugar Land, Texas.

Dr. Cody's passion is to introduce others to the multiple health benefits of PRP treatments. In February 2019 Dr. Cody opened C & C Wellness to treat patients with PRP and other natural treatments.

Connect with Dr. Cody

A popular-selling poet of the collection “Qurbaan: A Poet’s Liberation”.  Zaira weaves word together and creates a sensory experience for the reader.

BIO

Actress, poet, cybersecurity specialist, and academic; Zaira Pirzada has been featured on CBS as a main actress in the prime-time television show “Hunted”, Wired, and other popular media outlets for her technical acumen. 

She is a prominent conference speaker and writer for Gartner, Inc., the world’s first and largest end-user IT consultancy firm.

She now professionally practices as a poet, actress, technology start-up advisor, and Cybersecurity strategist.

Long BIO - Marvin Levine

Born on the North Shore of Boston in 1959 in Beverly, Massachusetts, Marvin Levine grew up inclined toward Math and Science. He received an Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

He worked as a Quality Manager for thirty-eight years in the metals and printing industries in Birmingham, Alabama, Decatur, and Chicago, Illinois.

Marvin has always had a creative streak. He’s tried his hand at poetry and songs but realized he couldn’t sing and decided to turn toward books.

Marvin has always been an avid reader and made several attempts to write during his management career, which seemed to end quickly and badly.

Years later, two events preceded his writing in earnest. The first was his father’s funeral and the second revolved around his stepdaughter’s divorce.

In 2017, Marvin continued to put the emotional juices of supporting his stepdaughter’s divorce to work and wrote his first novel, The Broken Wire.

Books that followed are Clairvoyance Rain and Graceless in Salem, an unpublished work waiting for its day in the sun.

Now retired and living with his wife in the beach community of Pawleys Island, South Carolina,  Marvin penned his most recent novel in 2020, A Trail of Vengeance.

Three students from Seneca High School in Erie County, Pennsylvania are taking it upon themselves to provide a "Salute To Our Veterans" reception on May 7, 2022 from Noon - 2PM.

Listen in as I learn what spurred them to provide this event for veterans and why they think it is important.

Tammy is a freelance storyteller and journalist.

She covers stories that remind us of being human - the good, the bad, and the messy.

Focused on reporting about social issues and environmental crises; she also covers film, photography, sustainability, and how they intersect with our daily lives.

Her words have appeared in Shutterstock, Toggl, Al Jazeera, VICE, and more.

She also offers coaching services to freelance content writers. 

Beth has done a lot of the things that have required massive courage. Being a true "mama bear" to her 2 boys and having to raise them alone after a divorce helped her to learn to ignore the thoughts and judgments of others.

She believes the number one problem facing women in America today is the constant worry about what others think. Seeing this problem, she has become THE Success Coach for Women.

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Beth is a social worker turned author-preneur. A popular writer and columnist in the United States, she is the author of 13 popular books on leadership and personal development. Her articles have appeared in Smart Business magazine, The Pittsburgh Business Times, American City Business Journals, and THRIVE Global.