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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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“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”
— Robert H. Schuller
Ep. #63 - Successful Businesswoman Melody Watts Shares Her Difficult Journey from the Valley to the Mountaintop and How She Assists Others in Achieving Financial Freedom Too
Successful businesswoman Melody Watts shares her journey of self-discovery and healing following various tragedies, including her mother’s death and her own illness and financial struggles. She became involved with essential oils, in both using them and selling them, and established an extremely successful home-based, networking business.
Successful businesswoman Melody Watts shares her journey of self-discovery and healing following various tragedies, including her mother’s death and her own illness and financial struggles. She became involved with essential oils, in both using them and selling them, and established an extremely successful home-based, networking business. She shares her knowledge and expertise by helping thousands of business owners achieve financial freedom.
Website: www.melodywatts.net
Ep. #62 - Tricia Roos Shares Her Impactful Story of a Mother’s Love and Faith That All Lives Have a God-given Purpose as She Struggled with Tragedy from the Loss of a Child
Tricia Roos shares her profound love story of a mother and child and a mother’s unwavering faith that all lives have a God-given purpose. She dreamed of having a healthy baby girl, but her baby Annabelle was diagnosed early in the womb with a terminal genetic condition.
Tricia Roos shares her profound love story of a mother and child and a mother’s unwavering faith that all lives have a God-given purpose. She dreamed of having a healthy baby girl, but her baby Annabelle was diagnosed early in the womb with a terminal genetic condition. A specialist recommended that Tricia abort the fetus, but she chose not to. Tricia shares how her wishes changed and she found hope and love during a time of tragedy. Her book When Wishes Change has had a tremendous impact on the lives of many. She has become a speaker and consultant through her faith journey.
Website: www.triciaroos.com
Book: When Wishes Change
Ep. #61 - Lauren Nelson Shares How She Has Been Able to Overcome Childhood Trauma and Fear and What Led Her to Write a Children’s Book About Heroines in the Bible
Lauren Nelson’s mantra is “Let God’s love be greater than your fears.” A mother of two and wife of a pastor, she shares her triumphant story of overcoming years of childhood trauma that had brought fear into her life. She also shares how her life changed when her 7-year-old daughter asked her a profound question about whether God thought boys were more important than girls, as all they learned about in church was about boys.
Lauren Nelson’s mantra is “Let God’s love be greater than your fears.” A mother of two and wife of a pastor, she shares her triumphant story of overcoming years of childhood trauma that had brought fear into her life. She also shares how her life changed when her 7-year-old daughter asked her a profound question about whether God thought boys were more important than girls, as all they learned about in church was about boys. That led Lauren to write a children’s book titled Sheroes of the Bible, telling the stories about women whom God used in many ways because of their faith. These stories impact girls of all ages as they learn that God can use them to demonstrate His power and love.
Website: www.laurenlnelson.com
Book: Sheroes of the Bible
Ep. #60 - Author Jennifer Berk Weisman Shares How Her Life Changed in a Split Second and How She has Been Able to Overcome and Thrive
My guest is Jennifer Berk Weisman, a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur, now author, who shares her heartfelt story of persevering through very difficult physical, emotional, and mental challenges after she was hit by a speeding car as she was crossing in a crosswalk.
My guest is Jennifer Berk Weisman, a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur, now author, who shares her heartfelt story of persevering through very difficult physical, emotional, and mental challenges after she was hit by a speeding car as she was crossing in a crosswalk. Jennifer inspires you with her journey to recovery and how she has been able to successfully manage her growing business as well as her family life while having to overcome the added challenges of PTSD. Her book titled Sink or Swimwear – My Crazy Days as an Entrepreneur, Surviving Life, PTSD and a Cutthroat Industry will have you cheering for her on every page!
Website: https://jenniferberkweisman.com/
Ep. #59 - Financial Motivator Bob Wheeler Shares How You Can Build a Better Relationship with Your Money and Make Better Financial Decisions
Meet Bob Wheeler, an accountant who got involved with comedy and is known for being both a standup comic and a financial motivator. He encourages you to enjoy life – to laugh and to travel - and to make sure you have a healthy relationship with your money. He is the author of the book The Money Nerve: Navigating the Emotions of Money.
Meet Bob Wheeler, an accountant who got involved with comedy and is known for being both a standup comic and a financial motivator. He encourages you to enjoy life – to laugh and to travel - and to make sure you have a healthy relationship with your money. He is the author of the book The Money Nerve: Navigating the Emotions of Money. Do you want to know why you do what you do with your money? Do you want to avoid money shame? Emotions trigger financial decisions and Bob wants to help you gain insights & better understand this. As Bob likes to say: “With The Money Nerve concept of proactive intentions, followed by thoughtful actions, you can build a life of abundance. Walk toward the future with confidence and clarity.”
Website: https://themoneynerve.com
Ep. #58 - Author Scott Jeffrey Miller Inspires You as He Shares Insights Into the Lives and Successes of 30 Top Business Minds and Thought Leaders
If you are looking for mentors in your leadership journey, this is the segment for you! Scott Jeffrey Miller is a prolific author, speaker & podcast host who is determined to provide you with all the help he can in leadership development and career success.
If you are looking for mentors in your leadership journey, this is the segment for you! Scott Jeffrey Miller is a prolific author, speaker & podcast host who is determined to provide you with all the help he can in leadership development and career success. Scott started out with a stutter and then was fired early in his career. Now, he is known for his leadership success & helping others to develop leadership skills & advance in their careers. Scott shares his newest book Master Mentors, which features 30 mentors from his widely popular podcast series FranklinCovey’s On Leadership, each of whom are top business minds and thought leaders.
Website: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/
Ep. #57 - Jessica Tietjen Motivates You to Rise Up and Live an Exceptional Life Through Personal and Professional Development
Jessica Tietjen’s life’s journey changed after going through difficult personal challenges. A wife, mother, lawyer, and now author of the book The Exceptional Life Revolution - she has carved out for herself an important niche in providing consulting and coaching programs relating to personal and professional development and the workplace.
Jessica Tietjen’s life’s journey changed after going through difficult personal challenges. A wife, mother, lawyer, and now author of the book The Exceptional Life Revolution - she has carved out for herself an important niche in providing consulting and coaching programs relating to personal and professional development and the workplace. Do you want to have exceptional life experiences in your home, workplace, and community? Are you seeking professional development as a leader? Do you want to have an encouraging workplace where there are creative strategies for peak performance? If your answer is “yes” to any or all of these questions, then listen as Jessica shares her story!
Websites:
Personal: https://www.jessicatietjen.com
Business: https://www.evolvingtoexceptional.com
Linkedin: @jessica-tietjenjd Jessica Tietjen | LinkedIn
Instagram: Jessica Tietjen (@jessicatietjenjd) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: @jessica.tietjenjd Jessica Tietjen | Facebook
Facebook Group: The Exceptional Life R-Evolution | Facebook
Amazon Link: The Exceptional Life R-Evolution: A practical guide to reach peak performance and create exceptional experiences in our workplaces, homes, and communities: Tietjen, Jessica: 9781952566288: Amazon.com: Books
Email: contact@jessicatietjen.com
Ep. #56 - Dr. Basil Richards Inspires You to Always Strive for Integrity and the Betterment of Others
Dr. Basil Richards is a man who did not let his many life challenges keep him back and he will definitely inspire you as he shares how he regained hope after the death and loss of many family members.
Dr. Basil Richards is a man who did not let his many life challenges keep him back and he will definitely inspire you as he shares how he regained hope after the death and loss of many family members. He persevered through college and graduate school, ultimately obtaining a PhD, and then through his professional development working in the field of improving prison systems, always striving for integrity and the betterment of others. He also recently studied and became a pastor.
Ep. #55 - Debbie Godfrey Encourages You with Her Story of How She Went from Being a Struggling Mother to Helping Parents Make Parenting More Rewarding, Effective and Fun
We have heard about positive parenting before, but what is truly involved? Debbie Godfrey brings an interesting perspective with “peace begins at home”. She shares her inspiring story about how she first learned to parent better when she was seeking refuge with her children at a women’s shelter from her abusive husband.
We have heard about positive parenting before, but what is truly involved? Debbie Godfrey brings an interesting perspective with “peace begins at home”. She shares her inspiring story about how she first learned to parent better when she was seeking refuge with her children at a women’s shelter from her abusive husband. She realized that yelling at and threatening her children were not effective methods to use to raise them. A certified parent educator and author, she has helped parents for decades go from despair to hope with their children.
Website: www.positiveparenting.com
Email: debbie@positiveparenting.com
Ep. #54 - Transformational Speaker Robert A. Belle Motivates You to Unleash Your Creativity Through Understanding You Were Born Unique and Gaining Confidence in Developing Your Uniqueness
Meet Robert A. Belle, a professional accountant who has become an accomplished author, transformational speaker, and mentor, especially for men who are struggling with their identities, families, and careers. His fascinating journey has taken him from Kenya, where he was born, to the Caribbean where he grew up, and then back to Africa.
Meet Robert A. Belle, a professional accountant who has become an accomplished author, transformational speaker, and mentor, especially for men who are struggling with their identities, families, and careers. His fascinating journey has taken him from Kenya, where he was born, to the Caribbean where he grew up, and then back to Africa. He teaches that there are 3 key core pillars for a person’s identity: creativity, wellness, and excellence. He champions all 3 in his book Blow the Lid Off: Reclaim Your Stolen Creativity, Increase Your Income, and Let Your Light Shine.
Website: www.robertabelle.com
Social media:
https://twitter.com/Robert_A_Belle
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-belle-acca-creativity-speaker/
https://web.facebook.com/RobertAgufanaBelle
Ep. #53 - “Not Your Average Problem Solver”, John Verrico Motivates You to Keep Your Inner Motivational TORCH Burning
John Verrico is a humorist, torchbearer, problem solver, and motivational speaker who will inspire you with his story of going from being picked on in school, becoming a student wrestler, then a disco dance instructor, to a public affairs specialist with a very successful career in the U. S. Navy in media, community, and employee relations.
John Verrico is a humorist, torchbearer, problem solver, and motivational speaker who will inspire you with his story of going from being picked on in school, becoming a student wrestler, then a disco dance instructor, to a public affairs specialist with a very successful career in the U. S. Navy in media, community, and employee relations. He teaches how to keep your motivational TORCH burning. TORCH is an acronym for the elements we need to help us stay motivated.
Website: www.johnverrico.com
Email: john@johnverrico.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdVUcu41ccW_qs0GSpV-qA/videos
Ep. #52 - Internationally Acclaimed Christian Speaker, Leader and Mentor Marnie Swedberg Inspires You with Her Story of Resiliency, Comebacks, Possibility Thinking and Profound Faith
Marnie Swedberg shares her vast experiences as a Christian women’s leadership mentor, founder and director of WomenSpeakers.com, author of 13 “how to” books, host of her own #1 ranked blog talk radio show, and keynote speaker for organizations around the world.
Marnie Swedberg shares her vast experiences as a Christian women’s leadership mentor, founder and director of WomenSpeakers.com, author of 13 “how to” books, host of her own #1 ranked blog talk radio show, and keynote speaker for organizations around the world. Her journey took her through many valleys, but she overcame obstacles through her faith and using the gifts and callings of God. Her profound desire is to spread hope and help others through promoting possibility thinking and gaining clarity and courage to be a vessel that God can use.
Website: www.marnie.com; www.womenspeakers.com
Email: info@marnie.com
Ep. #51 - Two-time Breast Cancer Survivor, Charlene Kehoe Inspires You to Never Give Up and to be a Life-Long Giver Who Loves People
Two-time breast cancer survivor, Charlene Kehoe shares her heartfelt story of her life-long devotion to helping cancer patients and then becoming one. She promised her father who had prostate cancer that she would do what she could to support cancer patients.
Two-time breast cancer survivor, Charlene Kehoe shares her heartfelt story of her life-long devotion to helping cancer patients and then becoming one. She promised her father who had prostate cancer that she would do what she could to support cancer patients. True to her word, Charlene started a cancer support group to help cancer patients in her home area, the U. S. Virgin Islands. By the time she retired, she had helped to raise $1.5 million dollars for almost 3,000 patients. She provides advice and words of wisdom from her years of experience and own personal challenges.
Ep. #50 - Attorney and Inspirational Speaker, Tamika Michelle Johnson Inspires You That You Too Can Live Your Best Life at the Age of 40 and After
Can you live happily after the age of 40 in love, relationships, and your career? Meet Tamika Michelle Johnson, who answers this question with a resounding “YES!”. She is an attorney who has become a female empowerment speaker for women near or over 40.
Can you live happily after the age of 40 in love, relationships, and your career? Meet Tamika Michelle Johnson, who answers this question with a resounding “YES!”. She is an attorney who has become a female empowerment speaker for women near or over 40. She shares her inspiring story of transforming from a state of depression and despair to marrying her husband and business partner and having children all after the age of 40. She also is a fertility counselor helping women overcome issues with infertility.
Websites: http://www.PregnancyAfterForty.com
http://www.HappilyEverAfter40.com
Social media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty
Ep. #49 - Grief Specialist and Author Peggy Green Shares How You Can Move Through Grief and Find Joy After the Death of a Child
How do you heal after the death of a child? Grief specialist & author Peggy Green shares her inspiring story of her journey toward healing after losing 2 children & about her book Life After Child Loss. She uses her vast experience in business & marketing & as a wellness coach & personal trainer to help others.
How do you heal after the death of a child? Grief specialist & author Peggy Green shares her inspiring story of her journey toward healing after losing 2 children & about her book Life After Child Loss. She uses her vast experience in business & marketing & as a wellness coach & personal trainer to help others. Peggy’s mantra is “You have at least one person to live a full life for. That person is you.” Her mission is to bring hope to mothers who are grieving the loss of a child and support to those who feel they cannot find hope for the future.
Book: Life After Child Loss: A Mother’s Survival Guide to Cope and Find Joy
Website: www.theegriefspecialist.com
Social media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheeGriefSpecialist
Facebook: Suicide Grief Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/527231425156309
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzwyjK-yTy_2kf5mm138aQ
Ep. #48 - Certified Leadership Coach Jerry Fu Encourages You to be Free from the Fear of Conflict and Work Courageously Toward Conflict Resolution
Certified leadership coach Jerry Fu specializes in conflict resolution and shares how you can be free from the fear of conflict. He encourages you that “hard conversations don’t have to be hard” and gives you suggestions on how to navigate difficult personal and professional relationships. Instead of putting off important conversations, being resentful, or rationalizing our frustrations, Jerry motivates you to prepare, engage and follow through. You will gain confidence and freedom when you do!
Website: www.adaptingleaders.com
Ep. #47 - Extremely Successful Entrepreneurs, the Father and Son Team of Mark & John Cronin Will Inspire You with Their Stories About Succeeding Despite Life’s Difficult Challenges
The father and son team of Mark & John Cronin are a living inspiration to us all. They focus on happiness and gratitude! Together they founded and operate an extremely successful company – John’s Crazy Socks – which earned $3 million in its first 3 years.
The father and son team of Mark & John Cronin are a living inspiration to us all. They focus on happiness and gratitude! Together they founded and operate an extremely successful company – John’s Crazy Socks – which earned $3 million in its first 3 years. John has Down’s Syndrome and is the company’s “chief happiness officer” with over 200,000 social media followers. Listen to how they achieved such tremendous accomplishments and the joy they have in helping others and being spokesmen for persons with disabilities. They are enormously proud to speak about their business, which is built on 4 pillars: inspiration and hope; giving back; socks you will love; and making it personal.
Website: www.johnscrazysocks.com
Social media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQzvQju2SQiW9rIf5JNsVQ
Ep. #46 - Public Speaking Coach, Author and Speaker, Peter George Gives You Hope that You Can Successfully Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking and Be a Calm, Confident and Credible Speaker
A top fear for many people is public speaking. My guest Peter George is an experienced public speaking coach, author, and speaker. He shares how he has successfully overcome his challenges with two childhood speech impediments – a lisp & a stutter – as well as shyness to help others become better public speakers and resonate with their audiences.
A top fear for many people is public speaking. My guest Peter George is an experienced public speaking coach, author, and speaker. He shares how he has successfully overcome his challenges with two childhood speech impediments – a lisp & a stutter – as well as shyness to help others become better public speakers and resonate with their audiences. For more than 15 years, he has helped others develop into confident public speakers who positively affect others and understand how to craft and deliver presentations that engage, persuade, and inspire. He stresses that public speaking is not about the speaker but about the audience and gives helpful tips to inspire us all.
Website: www.petergeorgepublicspeaking.com
Ep. #45 - Author and Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson Shares Her Journey of Hope After Over 30 Years of Studying The Issue and Losing 50 Pounds
Author and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson candidly shares how she was able to lose 50 pounds after spending over three decades studying, identifying and healing the underlying causes of emotional eating. She explains the anatomy of an emotional eater & why dieting is just a superficial solution.
Author and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson candidly shares how she was able to lose 50 pounds after spending over three decades studying, identifying and healing the underlying causes of emotional eating. She explains the anatomy of an emotional eater & why dieting is just a superficial solution. She gives us some of the steps that we can start implementing from her #1 best-selling book Heal Your Hunger – 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She has been featured on dozens of radio and television networks, including FOX, NBC, CBS, KTLA, and Discovery Health, and her knowledge and expertise are vital for all those who are struggling in this area.
Website: www.healyourhunger.com
Ep. #44 - Entrepreneur and Author Mark Valenziano Shares His Inspirational Story of Succeeding and Flourishing Despite Slowly Going Blind
What do you do when your doctor tells you that you are slowly going blind? Entrepreneur and author Mark Valenziano shares his inspirational story of how he has been able to succeed and flourish despite years of slowly going blind.
What do you do when your doctor tells you that you are slowly going blind? Entrepreneur and author Mark Valenziano shares his inspirational story of how he has been able to succeed and flourish despite years of slowly going blind. He invented techniques to deal with helplessness and self-doubt. His book Outsmarting Uncertainty - Create Your Best Life Amid Chaos & Anxiety will motivate you too to flourish by increasing your gratitude, optimism, and accountability and to create your best life no matter what challenges you may face.
Website: www.markvalenziano.com
Social media:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-valenziano
Facebook: facebook.com/MarkBValenziano