Born without a choice

What if your deepest pain could become the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this deeply moving episode of Born Without a Choice, Tijana Tučić shares her remarkable journey of surviving childhood abuse, war, poverty, depression, and unimaginable hardship—and how she transformed those experiences into a life of healing, resilience, and abundance. Through the power of transformational writing...

What does it truly mean to be a man in today’s world? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Mike Van Pelt shares a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, leadership, and the responsibility of building a legacy that outlives us. As the founder of True Man Life Coaching and the American Family Renaissance, Mike has dedicated his life to helping men become stronger husbands, father...

What if the biggest obstacle to living your best life isn’t your ability—but the conditioning you’ve carried for years? In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, Arnold Beekes shares how we can break free from the invisible patterns that keep us fitting in instead of truly flying out. Drawing from decades of experience in technology, psychology, leadership, and innovation, Arnold...

What happens when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Ania Hulsman—Peak Performance & Inner Alignment Coach, former Tony Robbins coach, and creator of the Lighthouse Leader Framework. Ania shares her deeply personal journey of discovering her ADHD and dyslexia later in life, how years of masking le...

What if understanding history could help us build a better future? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with educator, historian, and bestselling author Barbara Ann Mojica to explore why history is far more than dates and events—it’s the foundation for critical thinking, informed decisions, and meaningful change. With over 40 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and school...

What if education was about more than grades and exams? In this inspiring episode, educator, author, poet, and founder of Wisdom Feast Ltd, Wahida Mohamed, shares how storytelling, cultural connection, and wellbeing can transform the way we teach and learn. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in education, Wahida explores how parents, teachers, and school leaders can nurture curiosity, confid...

What happens when your body changes—but life keeps moving? In this honest and deeply moving episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bone shares how living with chronic illness transformed both his personal life and his work as a mental health specialist. Together, we explore the emotional realities of chronic pain, grief, identity, resilience, and the search for meaning when life doesn’t go according to plan. This c...

What makes people choose to trust, follow, and believe in a leader? In this thought-provoking episode, Larry Robertson shares lessons from more than 30 years of coaching CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across 30 countries. Together, we explore authentic leadership, building high-performing teams, leading with courage, and why true success is never achieved alone. Whether you’re leadin...

What if the life of faith was never meant to be about trying harder—but about living loved? In this encouraging episode, Dr. Bill Senyard explores how grace can free us from shame, perfectionism, and the pressure to be “good enough.” Drawing from decades of pastoral ministry, biblical scholarship, and his Good Enough book series, Dr. Bill shares practical wisdom on parenting, emotional health, rel...

What if the life you’ve always wanted begins with believing you’re already enough? In this powerful episode, Holly Fair shares her remarkable journey from surviving trauma and unimaginable loss to discovering purpose, confidence, and true self-worth. As a Tony Robbins Trainer, transformation coach, and bestselling author, Holly reveals how healing starts from within and why embracing your identity...

What if your greatest challenges were preparing you to discover your true magnificence? In this inspiring episode, Sue Paulson shares her extraordinary journey through divorce, financial hardship, a near-death experience, and cancer—and how each trial became a catalyst for profound personal growth. Together, we explore resilience, self-discovery, and the power of embracing who you truly are. This...

Grief can change your life—but it doesn’t have to define it forever. In this heartfelt episode, Lynn Banis shares her deeply personal journey through widowhood, profound loss, and the path to rediscovering joy and purpose. Drawing from both her professional background and lived experience, Lynn offers hope, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone navigating loss, loneliness, or life’s unexp...

Healing begins the moment you decide your story isn’t over. In this deeply honest episode, Amanda J. Scott shares her journey of overcoming abuse, rediscovering her identity, and rebuilding a life rooted in hope and self-worth. Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave behind pain, break free from limiting beliefs, and embrace the possibility of a fresh start. If you’ve ever felt broken,...

What happens when you choose courage over comfort? In this inspiring episode, Pat Wanner shares the incredible journey of embracing adventure later in life, strengthening a marriage through shared experiences, and proving that it’s never too late to pursue extraordinary dreams. From stepping outside her comfort zone to exploring the world with purpose, Pat reminds us that life’s greatest adventure...

What does it really mean to live without limits? In this inspiring episode, Tom Cladis shares how embracing adventure, stepping into the unknown, and choosing courage can transform the way we experience life. Together, we explore the power of resilience, personal growth, and becoming the hero of your own story instead of letting fear write it for you. If you’ve been waiting for permission to chase...

Anxiety doesn’t have to define your life. In this powerful episode, Manal El-Ramly shares how true healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves and start reconnecting with who we really are. Together, we explore overcoming anxiety, aligning your mind, body, and emotions, discovering purpose, and embracing the truth that you are already enough. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or st...

What happens when personal adversity becomes the foundation for meaningful innovation? In this episode, Tiffany Sharp shares how her own experience with trauma inspired her to build technology that puts people first. After more than 20 years leading technology and business transformation projects, Tiffany founded Diamond AI and created MAE, a trauma-informed AI platform designed to help people nav...

In a world filled with competing voices, opinions, and spiritual messages, how can we know what is true? In this episode, Jason C. Johnson Sr. shares practical, Scripture-based principles for developing biblical discernment and growing in spiritual maturity. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming false teaching, Jason explains how Christians can evaluate sermons, prophecies, books, podcasts, a...

What does it take to create one of the most unforgettable moments in someone’s life? In this episode, we sit down with Ash Fox, founder of one of the world’s first proposal planning companies, to explore the intersection of love, courage, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Ash shares how a single proposal photography session in Central Park transformed her career, leading her to help thousands of c...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sabine Kvenberg, internationally known as The Storytelling Dame, to explore what it truly means to find your voice and reinvent yourself. After leaving Hamburg, Germany with just four suitcases and building a successful business in a second language, Sabine shares the lessons she learned about resilience, confidence, and authentic communication. Together...

is a heartwarming conversation with Kirsten Telan, children’s author, kindness advocate, and creator of The Confetti Effect. Together, we explore how simple acts of kindness, courage, and compassion can shape the next generation and create lasting change. Kirsten shares the inspiration behind her children’s book, A Tale of Two Dogs, and explains how teaching values like love, patience, kindness, g...

features an empowering conversation with Peter George, an award-winning public speaking coach, professional speaker, TEDx coach, and author of The Captivating Public Speaker. Once held back by a lisp and stutter, Peter shares how overcoming those challenges shaped his mission to help others become calm, confident, and compelling communicators. In this episode, Peter explains why great speaking is...

is an inspiring conversation with John Verrico, leadership coach, international speaker, retired Navy Master Chief, and nine-time international bestselling author. Drawing from a lifetime of experiences—from overcoming childhood bullying to serving in the military and coaching leaders around the world—John shares how resilience, communication, and purpose can transform both our personal and profes...

Your Second Act: Faith, Healing, Divorce, and Finding Purpose Again is a heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Carmody about rebuilding life after heartbreak. Stephanie shares how navigating divorce became the beginning of a new chapter—one rooted in healing, rediscovering her Christian faith, and finding peace, purpose, and hope again. Together, we explore what it means to let go of the past, ove...

What happens when life forces you to start over? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Anthony Quiñones shares how reinvention is about much more than changing careers—it’s about transforming your identity, redefining your purpose, and creating a life that aligns with who you’re becoming. After spending more than 30 years in finance and accounting, Anthony reinvented himself during the Great R...