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“If we start and end our day with hope, and sprinkle hope throughout, we will be continually motivated to accomplish all our dreams.”

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“Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of Hope” with Soraya

Get a Big Dose of Hope in Just 30 Minutes!

Hope, along with the courage and confidence that arise from that hope, can be yours! For just 30 minutes, listen to each of these lifechanging stories of hope told by ordinary people who overcame life’s obstacles. Soraya engages people from various backgrounds who tell their inspiring stories of how they overcame challenges that wonderfully and often amazingly transformed their lives. She collects and enthusiastically shares their stories with the goal of encouraging, inspiring, and convincing you that we should all believe in, hope for, and work towards a better future for ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world.

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Ep. #195 - Dr. David Chotka Seeks to Equip Christians with Knowledge of Healing Prayer
Ep. #195 - Dr. David Chotka Seeks to Equip Christians with Knowledge of Healing Prayer

Dr. David Chotka is a prolific Christian writer who holds a PhD in spiritual theology.  He is also the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, which trains and equips Christians and gives them the steps they need for a successful spiritual life.  His recent book is co-authored with Dr. Maxie Dunnam and is titled Healing Prayer- God’s Idea for Restoring Body, Mind and Spirit.

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Ep. #194 - Executive Coach and Author Jonathan Tuteur Shares His Journey of Challenges and Triumphs with Epilepsy
Ep. #194 - Executive Coach and Author Jonathan Tuteur Shares His Journey of Challenges and Triumphs with Epilepsy

Jonathan Tuteur is an executive coach, management consultant, speaker, and author.  Although he had a rare complication at birth as the youngest of triplets, he lived a normal life. He obtained his BA degree in Business Administration with a double concentration in Human Resource Management and Information Systems and a minor in psychology.  He also holds an executive certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University.

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Ep. #193 - Author and Speaker Cheryl Mason Shares Her Passion for Innovative Leadership Development
Ep. #193 - Author and Speaker Cheryl Mason Shares Her Passion for Innovative Leadership Development

Cheryl Mason is an author, speaker and what she describes as the “chief catalyst” at Catalyst Leadership Management, her own innovative company. Her educational and professional backgrounds are exemplary.  She earned a BA in psychology and political science and a law degree.

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Ep. #3: Educator and Father, Author Bernardo Salcido, Shares Valuable Wisdom from His Book ConnecTeen into Navigating Your Children Through Those “Turbulent Teenage Years” – Part 1

Don’t keep pulling out your hair or yelling in frustration at your teens! Author Bernardo Salcido shares his time proven strategies of how to successfully raise teenagers. He is a former teacher, junior high school principal and father of two. His book, ConnecTeen, gives many illustrations and practical suggestions as to what parents can do to develop better relationships with their teens.

Don’t keep pulling out your hair or yelling in frustration at your teens!  Author Bernardo Salcido shares his time-proven strategies of how to successfully raise teenagers.  He is a former teacher, junior high school principal, and father of two.  His book, ConnecTeen, gives many illustrations and practical suggestions as to what parents can do to develop better relationships with their teens.  Mr. Salcido’s slogan is “bringing parents closer to teens”.  This episode delivers many answers to the challenges that persist in raising teens, regardless of time and circumstances. https://connectingwithteens.weebly.com

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