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Nicole Runyon, LMSW, is a psychotherapist, parent coach, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book  Free To Fly: The Secret To Fostering Independence In The Next Generation . Nicole is renowned for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health, backed by an extensive 22-year career in the field. Most importantly, she is the mother of 2 children. Nicole's uniqueness lies in the fact...

Originally from N. Ireland (UK), Harry became a Christian at 18 in 1976. He joined a church and was quickly encouraged to get involved in the children's ministry and youth work. He has been a missionary in Belgium since 1983 and has been involved in full-time children's ministry since 1990. He and his wife Catherine have been married since 1988 and have 2 adult children. Director of Action Interna...

Dr. Andrea Mata, PhD, is on a mission to throat-punch the youth mental health crisis and equip parents, educators, and leaders with the tools they need to raise emotionally strong kids and build resilient communities. Statistically, she shouldn't be where she is today, growing up as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant in a gang-infested neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. But Dr. Mata transf...

I'm Linda Wood Rondeau, also known as L.W. Rondeau — a grandmother, retired social worker, cancer survivor, and happily married for over 48 years. I came to the writing scene later in life at age 54, yet my first traditionally published book arrived in 2011 and went on to win Best Debut Novel in 2012, one day before my 65th birthday. My journey proves it's never too late to write; all you need is...

Anne Wooten empowers Christian men and women to break free from fear, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion by helping them rediscover their true identity in Christ. As a certified Christian coach, author, blogger, and musician, Anne draws on her own powerful journey — one that began in burnout from performance-based living and a deep longing for a more intimate connection with God. Her turnin...

In this current season of my life, I am deeply focused on sharing the principles of living a balanced life with others who are equally growth-minded . I believe that when we embrace balance in our daily routines, our relationships, and our spiritual walk, we become both wise-hearted and wise-behaving . This powerful transformation leads to lasting and beneficial outcomes — not just for ourselves b...

Janet Perez Eckles is a nationally recognized speaker on resilience, bestselling author, and transformative leader who has redefined what it means to rise above adversity. Blind since the age of 31, Janet didn't let the loss of her sight stop her from building an award-winning career in the demanding field of language interpretation. When her youngest son's life was tragically taken by violence, s...

Christopher Hillier lives in Parker, Colorado, with his wife and five children. He received his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and is an adjunct professor of business at the University of Denver. Chris is an entrepreneur and business executive who has started, acquired, and sold numerous successful companies. He has consulted with hundreds of corporate clients and business executive...

Jackson Lahmeyer is a key member of the White House Faith Council and was present when President Trump signed the Executive Order establishing it. As founder of Pastors For Trump, a national coalition with pastors in all 50 states, and lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa, Lahmeyer has become one of the most outspoken voices for faith in politics. He is also the author of the new book  Chasing...

Christie Thomas is a Christian parenting and family discipleship coach based in Alberta, Canada. For over a decade, she served as a Children's Ministries Director, passionately helping churches and volunteers nurture the spiritual growth of kids. Today, Christie equips and supports parents who want to raise faith-filled children at home. She offers practical guidance, encouragement, and biblical w...

Julian Treasure is a renowned author and international speaker on conscious listening, powerful speaking, and business sound. His five TED and eleven TEDx talks have been viewed more than 150 million times, including the sixth-most-viewed TED talk of all time. In addition, he has been widely featured in global media, from NBC's Today Show and BBC TV and Radio to leading podcasts such as Diary of a...

Dr. Nina M. Addison, known as The You Can Specialist, is a dynamic force of faith, resilience, and purpose. Born the ninth child in the blended family of Audrey and Freeman Pendleton, she was raised on the South Side of Chicago with an unshakable belief that she was created to change lives. Despite being born with club hands—no bones in her thumbs and underdeveloped arms—Nina boldly states, "I do...

Bill Goodwin has over 30 years of leadership experience in growing and building individuals and teams with proven leadership training and dynamic speaking for growth. As a Maxwell Leadership Executive Team Member, Bill is a speaker, leadership coach, and author. He is also the Founder of Priority Living Consulting Group. His soon-to-be-released book,  Priority Living: 7 Pillars to Make Your Life  ...

Thomas Schueneman is a Global Info Worker, often combining the written and spoken word with the power of sound design. His mission is to make the incomprehensible digestible, and reach as wide an audience as possible as soon as possible. Tom is the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of GlobalWarmingIsReal, and the host of the Global Warming Is Real multimedia podcast. His work appears in TriplePundit, Slate,...

Today's guest is Salvatore Manzi, an innovative leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders amplify their influence and impact. Salvatore has coached leaders presenting at the United Nations, guided founders through their startup funding, and helped a fortune 50 company navigate a major pivot in sales. With emphasis on frameworks,...

Chancellor K. Jackson (born 1995)  is a Georgia native, born in Fulton County and raised in Smyrna. He attended Stetson University, where he played football for nine years at both the high school and collegiate levels. After earning a  bachelor's degree  in Communication and Media Studies, Chancellor lived abroad in China from 2018 to 2019. His passion for writing emerged following a traumatic exp...

Asara Lovejoy is an internationally recognized expert in the science of human potential, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in helping individuals harness the power of their minds through the theta brainwave state. She is the visionary creator of The One Command© , a six-step process that empowers people to rewire their subconscious and consciously create the life they desire. With a blend of...

David Gilbert is a transformational executive coach, author, men's work facilitator, and dedicated explorer of human potential. With a foundation in design thinking and a background in business and peak performance, David has empowered executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers to break through unseen barriers, uncover deeper fulfillment, and achieve extraordinary results—both professionally an...

Caroline Fernandez is a children's author who creates fun, adventurous books, including the Asha and Baz series and the award-nominated Plague Thieves, inspiring young readers with stories of curiosity, creativity, and real-life heroes. Her newest book, Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West, is part of her awesome series that tells the stories of real-life women who changed the world with science and math...

Caroline Rose, a nationally recognized author, TEDx speaker, public speaker, and motivational storyteller, delivers compelling stories from her three separate battles with her highly aggressive, incurable stage IV cancer. After being diagnosed when she was 27 years old and undergoing two different bone marrow transplants, it was ultimately a groundbreaking clinical trial and the donation of her ol...

Ruby Ryba is a former high school math teacher turned Screen Time Strategist, mom of two, and author of How to Stop Scrolling. Drawing from her personal experiences, background in education, and interest in psychology, Ruby helps people reclaim their time, attention, and sense of self in a tech-heavy world. Through relatable stories and research-backed strategies, she guides listeners to examine n...

Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director at SBX Productions, where he helps businesses refine their podcast strategy, sharpen their message, and streamline their production processes. Before launching SBX, Vince flew up the ladder in corporate radio. He started his career spinning a prize wheel at events. Seven years later, he was hosting The Vince Quinn show across 225 stations in the...

Ken Hester brings over 25 years of leadership and pastoral experience, along with a passionate heart for both the local church and life transformation through Christ. He holds a BS in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and prior to ministry, he managed corporate franchises and coached high school basketball. Ken has been in full-time ministry for 22 years, s...

David is an author, public speaker, philanthropist, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack , he discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. With Cycle of Lives,  David shares the interconnected stories of people overcoming trauma and delves deeply into their emoti...

Dawn is a self-proclaimed Fruit Pot! Like the main character in her first award-winning picture book, The Little Pot, Dawn is a vessel created by the Potter. While eagerly allowing her Creator to produce the fruit of the Spirit through her, Dawn loves to help others discover how they can be fruit pots growing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-contro...