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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.”

-Soraya

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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. #13 Prolific Caribbean Artist Mark Isaacs Shares His Optimistic Attitude in Facing Life’s Challenges, Including Hearing Loss as a Child

Dealing with a hearing loss at any age can be very painful, but especially so in the life of a child. Prolific Caribbean artist Mark Isaacs shares his story about how he chose to face that challenge and others with a positive attitude, intentionally not viewing challenges as obstacles but rather as exciting new ways to learn.

Dealing with a hearing loss at any age can be very painful, but especially so in the life of a child. Prolific Caribbean artist Mark Isaacs shares his story about how he chose to face that challenge and others with a positive attitude, intentionally not viewing challenges as obstacles but rather as exciting new ways to learn.  In fact, he learned to hear again through patience and using modern technology.  Raised in a family of artists who frequented art galleries, he developed an appreciation for and a love of art.  His beautiful artwork of the US Virgin Islands and other places reflects his optimistic outlook toward life.  He finds awe and inspiration in seemingly average scenes.  As he exuberantly says, “God is in the details!”  

Email: markisaacs2000@gmail.com

Facebook: Mark Isaacs

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