Never Ever Give Up Hope

What do you do when life sends trauma and pain where you hoped for love and kindness?   Have you felt broken? Betrayed? Traumatized? Rena Groot endured years of abuse that could have destroyed her. But she realized she had a choice to allow it to make or break her spirit.  Rena was abandoned, rejected, and unloved during her entire childhood while being tossed into horrific foster care homes repea...

Todd Christianson is an a uthor, podcaster, speaker, Accredited Financial Counselor®, certified HUD housing counselor, and education manager at Money Fit by DRS. Todd has facilitated thousands of personal finance workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions since 2004,  helping consumers of all backgrounds  and income levels regain control of their finances, get out of debt, rebuild their credit,...

Until the age of 35, Barry Braun's life was all about money. He had made lots of money and lost lots of money. Then something happened which made him wonder what the purpose of life really was about. Barry's story helps us understand some of the struggles we often go through while achieving success.     After Barry experienced a deep self-reflection exercise lasting 18 months, he concluded that li...

Bob DePasquale was diagnosed with cancer and experienced a terrible act of terrorism within a few days.  He thought the world was coming to an end.   Bob had always believed in taking care of the things he had been blessed with by helping others do the same. His perspective derived from his battle with cancer and his life threatened at the age of 18. After this experience,  Bob realized the powerf...

Jim Barnard has dealt with disappointment and distress many times which led to significant depression. His wife, Alisha, had two near-death experiences and was not able to carry a pregnancy to term - adding to Jim's severe anxiety. But this is only the beginning of the story of how Jim and Alisha turned the impossible into the possible.     When Jim Barnard and Alisha planned their future together...

After being Dream Crushed by Corporate America, Debra Krusz listened to her inner voice which said "Leave this place"  and she started writing. She is now a published author, blogger, coach, and consultant. Following the wrong dreams got her to low depressed areas in her life. Then she found the solution.     Debra is a  survivor of crushed dreams and an expert in dream rescue.  If your dream is a...

Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy is a compelling communicator and educator who uses her gifts, her experiences, and her faith to inspire women to take action and awaken their careers. Dr. Tara has been a rising thought leader in corporate America for over 15 years specializing in Human Resources. She has worked for Fortune 500 and multinational companies with multi-state and regional leadership roles. Her pro...

"You will never conceive naturally."  Those words are harsh, painful, and heard too often by women who want nothing more than to be a mom. It can leave a woman feeling helpless and ashamed. Christina McClelland is an Atlanta-based author and supporter of women's health advocacy. Christina grew up in Alabama, attended the University of Alabama with a B.A. in English Literature, and became one of th...

Ryan Lindner had two sudden unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age . This forced him to explore different perspectives from profound, life-changing events. Priorities change when time becomes precious. Problems look different when you have no energy left to give them.  "If you are not living, then you are dying." - Ryan Lindner You CAN start living. Every. Single. Day.  Ryan Lindner is a perso...

After being a primary caregiver for her mother for over six years, author Lynn Abate-Johnson understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. However, she discovered how to blossom through (and after) caregiving rather than let it drown her.  By using her natural organizational skills and her solid work ethic, she developed systems and processes to he...

Have you ever been at such a low point in your life that you begged your partner to leave you? Have you felt helpless with the ongoing struggle of trying to lose weight? And what about anxiety and depression that becomes overwhelming? Coach Jon shares his incredible story of how he won the battle and lost 100 pounds. He is now a weight loss coach and emotional eating expert, a nanotechnology resea...

After eight years of military service, Sgt. Q suffered from depression, anger, and panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD. He nearly ended his own life in the parking lot of a church. Aaron Quinonez (Sgt. Q) endured a rough upbringing before becoming a proud Marine. He was trained to fight the enemy and was prepared for war.  When he volunteered for a combat tour in Iraq, ne did not realize his...

Marlena Fiol, PhD. is a globally recognized author, scholar, and speaker. She explores the depths of who we are and what is possible in our lives. Her significant body of publications on the topic, coupled with her own raw identity-changing experiences, makes her uniquely qualified to write about personal transformational change. She holds an MBA and a Ph. D. in Strategic Management and has taught...

"Change is inevitable. How we embrace it determines our contraction or expansion." -- Dr. Lin Morrel Dr. Lin spent her childhood suffering from  neglect, emotional abuse, familial alcoholism, and mentally ill caregivers.  Dr. Lin managed her challenges by developing hypersensitivity as a coping mechanism. Life changed when she began practicing martial arts at 15. Within a short period of time, she...

Cast Your Vote for the Person You Are Becoming The Million Dollar Body Method Will Be The Last "Diet" You Ever Need.  You may be thinking this is just one more expert talking about weight loss. You are in for a major surprise! Nate helps people get into the best shape of their lives using simple training & nutrition frameworks and without tracking a single calorie. Nate Palmer is a fitness and nut...

After a happy marriage of 34 years and two children, Barbara Mojica's husband decided he wanted an open marriage so he could have a dual life with a younger woman. She filed for divorce, picked up the pieces, met and married her soul mate, and carved out a new life as an author and mentor. Barbara Ann Mojica has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in History as well as graduate certifica...

Do you love budgeting and giving up the things you love to save more? Does the lack of funds cause you to stress? If so, you are not alone.   When Gordon Stein lost his executive role, he owed $555,000, had three young children, and was looking for a new high-tech executive role in the middle of the "tech wreck" recession in the early 2000s. In his interview, Gordon will share his  CASHFLOW COOKBO...

In 2013, Colleen Murphy's daughter, Lauren, was hit by a car and suffered severe brain damage. This is a miracle story you do NOT want to miss.  Colleen Murphy is a wife, mother of seven, author, and public speaker.  T ragedy struck Colleen's family when her second oldest daughter, Lauren, was hit by a car and suffered severe brain damage. Colleen's main focus became helping piece Lauren back toge...

Children should feel unconditionally valued and accepted regardless of birth circumstance, race, or ability— Trisha Campbell and her family rose to this challenge and adopted five hungry orphans.   Trisha had three biological children but decided to ignore the stigma of white families adopting multi-racial children.  Trisha K. Campbell is a mother, author, and advocate. After questioning her faith...

How do you build a healthy relationship with your family when you grew up in a dysfunctional one?  Are you ready to create that life and family you dream and desire? Would you like to know how to break off generational dysfunction?  Phylis Mantelli is the author of the book  Unmothered - Life with a Mom who Couldn't Love Me.  She is a coach, mentor, speaker, and passionate advocate for helping wom...

Joan Benson adopted two infants and two twelve-year-olds to complete what she hoped would be a loving permanent family.  The older two boys had many complex emotional problems which made Joan and her husband feel it was above 'their pay grade.'  Joan is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author/speaker. She has written for 30 years in educational publishing and her work has been published in multipl...

Like many of us - Kevin Bjorklund had moments in his life where regardless of how many people gave him positive feedback, he felt like he had nothing of value.  These moments created a sense of hopelessness. Have you had moments like that?  Kevin is going to show us today how to recognize and identify those feelings and overcome them.  Kevin's background is in film production. For the past ten yea...

Fatima Oliver is a wife, mother of four boys, an author, and an extreme lover of chocolate. The loss of her first child was the epitome of heartbreak.  She felt like a tremendous failure to her husband and as a woman. When her marriage ended she felt bamboozled as though life was one big joke at her expense.  Have you ever felt that way? Both tragedies taught Fatima how unfair life can be  but als...

Lori Vober suffered a massive intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, which left her paralyzed on the left side.  After a two-month stay in the hospital where she had two brain surgeries, she returned home and her husband lost his job in the aviation industry due to the effects of 9/11.  A cross-country move was necessary while Lori was still in a wheelchair.  Lori developed epilepsy from the...

Almost 8 years ago, Tonya Eberhart's 20-year marriage ended, and she left behind two businesses.  She walked out the door with her first BrandFace book in her hand and a newly founded business of the same name . She had one client. This brought a tremendous amount of stress and pressure but when your dream is strong enough, you push through the pressure. Tonya Eberhart is an international bestsell...