Heidi's LemonAid Stand

Interview was done September 21, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Kara who never thought she would be a mom, or a single mom. She ended up in an abusive marriage that took a year to escape from. She had to ask herself what her future was going to look like! Working all day no longer was an option for her with a...

Interview was done September 21, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about  Bob who was hit by drunk driver when he was 15 and was in a coma for 3 days and a wheelchair for 7 weeks. His mom, who was his only parent died while he was in high school. Then his family friend who was like a father figure died from a dru...

Interview was done September 21, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Debbie who recently wrote a book - "Torched - Burnt By a Gaslighter" that is a fictional story based on actual events of the impact gaslighting can do to a spouse and family. The purpose of writing this was to bring awareness to this subject and...

This under 17 minute message is about giving up and the 15 tips we need to give up! Today's quote: "I'm giving up"! Less than 17 minutes to improve your state of mind! The number 17 is representative of divine optimism! It tells you that whatever actions you are taking are the correct ones and you are headed in a good direction for your life! The number 17 should encourage you to maintain a positi...

Interview was done September 14, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Manny who was abandoned by his mom, nearly died in a car accident, and was a drug & alcohol addict as a teen.  He has experienced a lot of loss. Manny changed his mindset and let go of what used to be. Now he helps others have transforma...

Interview was done August 22, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Jamie who was married to the love of her life for 16 years. Her husband died and she felt terrible grief. She found that when she writes about grief she connects with other widows who are also suffering. It has really helped her cope. Jamie says tha...

Interview was done August 11, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Charles who is an army veteran and has been in addiction recovery. He turned to drugs as a young teen. Then he joined the military and suffered a brain injury. He was depressed, and homeless, but he learned he wasn't alone. Charles turned his life a...

Interview was done August 11, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Jon who views life differently when adversity comes by saying 'what am I supposed to learn from this?' His dad had terminal brain cancer and died. Then Jon started working with funeral planning. He realized there was a need to connect with the griev...

Interview was done August 8, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Austin and in 2019 he was living the best life and had just gotten married, was training for triathlons, and Ironman races. In August 2019 he was training on his bike and got hit by a car, he was instantly paralyzed from his ribs down. He had to lear...

Interview was done August 8, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Bob who was living the dream until he wasn't. He was in debt and realized he didn't know what he didn't know about money. He knew something had to change. Bob improved his finances and started writing a blog about all of his mistakes. He has reached...

Interview was done August 8, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Brenden who struggled with speaking but then started coaching younger students on how to speak to get their dream job. He wanted to help others with communication so he started doing YouTube videos. Brenden teaches to make your purpose your priority...

This under 17 Minute Message gives advice about how to combat the negative self beliefs! Today's quote: "You were born to be real, not to be perfect" Less than 17 minutes to improve your state of mind! The number 17 is representative of divine optimism! It tells you that whatever actions you are taking are the correct ones and you are headed in a good direction for your life! The number 17 should...

Interview was done August 5, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Melissa who gave birth and experienced significant grief because she didn't have a mom to talk to, her mom died before she had children. She didn't have advice, support, or help from her mom. She went on to build a 'Mom Community' to help others who...

Interview was done August 5, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Donna who struggled with infertility but then had 4 kids in 4 years! Later she had an experience of having to rescue her children when they got washed out into the ocean and after that she took life guard training! Now she does coaching and public sp...

Interview was done July 29, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Ryan who broke his neck during his junior year at college, about 17 years ago. What a change that has been. He is paralyzed from the chin down. A machine breathes for him. He had to make a decision to hate God or rely on God. He decided to rely on God...

Interview was done July 29, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is special story about Todd who was a drug addict as a teen. He was angry, depressed and wanted to die. Then he bought lemonade from a little girl, Lindy, who was selling it at her simple lemonade stand and he saw in that moment that he could make someones day...

Interview was done July 28, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Agape who is a survivor of childhood violence and suffering. She made a promise to herself that she would escape that lifestyle and raise her children and not repeat the violent behaviors. Agape has dedicated her life to teaching how to banish self de...

Interview was done July 28, 2022!  I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Liza who struggled to find her place. She got depressed. She realized in her miserable situations that it was up to her to change it. How could she change it? She could have joy. Liza learned tools to improve her attitude, and remove hidden barr...

This under 17 minute message gives tips about how we label things good or bad! Is it 'good' or 'bad'? Today's quote: "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking that makes it so" Less than 17 minutes to improve your state of mind! The number 17 is representative of divine optimism! It tells you that whatever actions you are taking are the correct ones and you are headed in a good direc...

Interview was done July 25, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Curtis who has been blind since birth. While he was growing up society told him all the things he can't do. He has always had to prove himself and work twice as hard. He has a podcast to teach, motivate and inspire his listeners! What message do you g...

Interview was done July 25, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Kimberli who has learned to speak up in her pain and wanted to share about her sister Mindy who died by suicide. We should all be so vulnerable to share our stories. Suicide is never the answer. Kimberli teaches that we need to speak up, ask more ques...

Interview was done July 22, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Alli who fought cancer twice as a teenager and the many difficulties, but also beautiful moments associated with it. She was known as the 'cancer girl' in high school and was so happy to be cancer free and move to college. Then the cancer came back ag...

Interview was done July 22, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Sara who was a youth in Cambodia when there was a mass genocide killing 2 million and she survived! She ended up in the middle of nowhere and was forced to work at a labor camp in rice fields. She saw people dying every day. After enduring for 4 years...

Interview was done October 26, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Mary who was a 'chubby' child and was so overweight by the age of 50 she decided to make some changes. She didn't feel she was enough. Mary has learned that our attitude creates our life! She has retired from her own award winning catering company....

Interview was done July 21, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Charlotte who is now a registered nurse. She suffered with an autoimmune disease called Ulcerative Colitis and lives with an Ostomy Bag. She lost her mother to cancer when she was 8 years old, and then endured two years of abuse from a step mother. Sh...