Give Me Hope

**AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR:** ✍️ William A. Stephens Jr. is a retired Senior Enlisted Sergeant (SFC/E7) in the United States Army, serving from 1988 to 2008. Throughout his military career, he completed multiple deployments, including five combat missions around the world. With over 38 years of combined experience in military and civilian government roles, he has held positions in strategic military l...

Caitlyn is 27 years old and recently married. She has dedicated the past four years to working as a medical receptionist for a psychiatrist, a role that highlights her commitment to helping others in difficult times. Her journey through loss began at a young age. In 2009, when she was only 11 years old, her grandfather succumbed to cancer. His decline was a slow but painful process for the family,...

Sandy Lotz-Weiner is a Life and Grief Coach, the Owner of Inspired Life Coaching, and the Author of the book "Crossing the Ocean of Grief." She is also a speaker and podcaster. Sandy is a widow, a bereaved daughter, and an immigrant from South Africa. Her experiences with the topic of loss and grief stem from her personal life's journey as well as her ongoing desire to learn, heal, and grow throug...

Russ is just a humble man who serves Jesus.  His journey began with a remarkable 7-year hospital stay for an operation that had never been performed before, starting when he was just 6 ½ weeks old. He triumphantly was discharged from the hospital at the age of 7 years old, with monthly checkups to follow.  Inspired by Gym, he embraced bodybuilding and received encouragement to audition for the Ori...

In 1996, at just 13 years old, Jilian Tant embarked on a profound journey as an immigrant, moving with her family of five from South Africa to Wilson, North Carolina. After 12 years of determination and resilience, she became a naturalized citizen in 2008. For a time, Jilian enjoyed a stable and loving life through her teenage years and into her twenties.  However, the following decade brought uni...

Christina Alva is a book writing coach, award-winning and USA Today best-selling author, and speaker who has a passion for storytelling and helping others thrive. She helps aspiring authors write and publish their books through her coaching program and author community. Christina is the CEO and founder of Amazing Books LLC, a publishing company, and 90-Day Authors, a program designed to help entre...

Diana Freel is the founder of Ocean Breeze Adventures, a travel brand dedicated to helping families and individuals explore the world with joy, ease, and confidence. Specializing in cruise planning and adventure travel, Diana brings firsthand experience, insider knowledge, and a warm, approachable style to every itinerary she creates. Her passion for travel became a source of healing after the hea...

Hannah Ingram-Moore is a writer, speaker, and business leader with a career spanning decades of work with some of the world's most recognizable global brands. A specialist in building purpose-driven identities, she has helped organizations connect with audiences through meaningful storytelling and bold, authentic strategy. Her most personal and powerful work is her book, Grief: Public Face, Privat...

Rose Ann Kulyk, also known as Rose, is the owner of The Perfect Rose, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For over 20 years, she has guided individuals toward their best possible future. As a conscious channel, transformation, and manifestation guide/coach, Rose helps people navigate personal growth, healing, and transformation. Recently, she has embraced the title of Soul Mechanic, reflecting her...

Raschika is a practice manager at Spec-Savers in South Africa, battling Rheumatoid Arthritis and lupus. She is a mom, and wife, and has a strong faith centered around Jesus. Her grief journey began at 17 when her father became an alcoholic and dismissed her claim of abuse. She lost her Godmother at 18, her biological father when she was 25, and most recently, she lost her mother. Raschika has spen...