Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hope

Mike Reed, the heart and soul behind Sound Quest and Sound Quest Academy, is joining me today on Let Fear Bounce. Mike’s journey is about transformation—turning passion into purpose and sound into healing. As a musician, educator, and sound healing practitioner, he’s led countless people around the globe through powerful, restorative experiences. With a rich background in music, personal developme...

My guest on Let Fear Bounce today is the inspiring Diann Floyd Boehm—an award-winning international author whose stories light up hearts and minds across generations. From imaginative children’s books to young adult historical fiction, Diann writes with a purpose: to encourage kindness, self-love, peace, and the limitless power of imagination. With a background in education and a heart for global...

This week on the Let Fear Bounce podcast, we welcome the inspiring Wendy Alexander , an Author, Interview and career Coach, champion for midlife women, and true example of resilience and reinvention. Wendy is an Interview and Career Coach who believes midlife isn’t the time to sit back and coast - it’s the perfect opportunity to claim the career your soul aches for finally. Through her company, sh...

Blending technology, mystery, and imagination seamlessly. Meet dynamic writing duo Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey—storytellers who seamlessly blend technology, mystery, and imagination. What started as nonfiction writing evolved into gripping technothrillers, cozy mysteries, and even whimsical children’s tales. With over a decade of collaboration, their award-winning work spans The Enigma Serie...

Let's welcome returning guest Stephen Shaner! He is an award-winning international speaker, mentor, and host of the podcast  Are You Awesome Today.  With over 35 years of experience studying the power of attitude and its impact on personal and professional success, Stephen has inspired audiences worldwide. A former facilitator of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and a Toastmasters leader fo...

This week on the Let Fear Bounce, I am joined by Kino Isaac , a music entrepreneur, consultant, radio DJ, producer, and podcaster who’s on a mission to revolutionize the entertainment industry from the inside out. Rather than chasing fame or fortune, Kino has dedicated his career to uplifting independent creatives, helping them stand out in a crowded world by focusing on connection, collaboration,...

Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad - she's the author of 43 picture books that help children grow spiritually, inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine. Her books make life's deepest concepts clear - in a delightfully simple way - as children find big ideas in little words. Her newest picture books include Let's Stay Healthy, Don't Read This Book, and The Mother W...

"We're always looking on the outside for our worth." Brend Do As a Chinese girl growing up in 1970s America, Brenda noticed that none of the books at school or in the library featured characters who looked like her. Even at that young age, the lack of diversity made her feel excluded. Worse, it planted a seed that she wasn’t as good as the kids pictured in the books. So, in writing her inaugural c...

K.T. Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal. She is multilingual in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish.” A dedicated academic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate in Scriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Inspired by the wizarding world, the land of Narnia, and parallel planes, she penned The Wise One, inviting readers to conn...

Born and raised in China, Tong Ge came to Canada in the late 80s as an international student. Since 2012, she has published poems, prose, and short stories in English and Chinese across North America, England, and Taiwan. She has already received four literary prizes and is a finalist for four others. Her debut novel, The House Filler, was published in Canada in 2023 and is one of five worldwide f...

Silencing the Inner Critic In this heartfelt and relatable episode, we're joined by author Luce Sutherland—a woman who’s passionate about storytelling and living life boldly and authentically. From her early days of secretly reading romance novels before e-readers made it easy to be discreet to writing her own sassy, steamy stories filled with alpha heroes and fierce heroines, Luce shares her jour...

Glenda's Nugget of Hope: "Find your passion and never give up." Glenda Benevides is an American singer-songwriter, author, and podcast host from the Bay Area, California. This year, she was featured on Antonio Vergara’s contemporary blues album, The Fury, which was nominated for a Grammy. The Fury contains contributions from renowned international artists who have crossed borders and reached a glo...

As a young boy, Machiel Hoek didn't understand the world. Why was there so much suffering? Why was he bullied at school for being himself? At 7, he decided he wanted to discover the secret of life. Since then, he has read over 2,000 books, dealing with every approach (including all religions and spiritual paths). But in daily life, he pursued the established path of school and university and becam...

Russell G. Little is a writer and practicing divorce attorney. Murder for Me is a fictionalized compilation of the many people he’s encountered over his lifetime and thirty-two-year career. Little’s gripping crime thriller Murder by Storm continues the stories of his characters in Murder for Me. It combines psychological suspense and the looming threat of a natural disaster to explore themes of id...

My guest this week is Tricia Copeland. Having experienced anorexia and recovering from that mental illness as a young adult, her first series, Being Me, is a fictionalized account of that journey. Once the series was finished, Tricia realized she still wanted to write but had to figure out WHAT to write. She now writes fantasy fiction and hosts the Finding the Magic Book Podcast, which weaves magi...

Nugget of Hope : " Together, we can combat any challenge ." Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and is focused on mentoring as a solution provider. Doug is an internationally certified Mentor. Serving as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years, Doug retired in 1999. He then volunteered as a mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Carib...

Julie's Nugget of Hope : Take things "Inch by inch or bite by bite." Each move forward is progress. Julie Brill has been collecting family stories since she was a little girl and has written a powerful, untold chapter of Holocaust history and her quest to know the story that began a generation before her birth. Her essays have appeared in various publications, including Haaretz, the Forward, Balka...

Nugget of Hope : "When emotions run high, and you are asking, Why? All you need to know is the "Who." Deborah Henne is a speech-language pathologist by day and an author by night. She writes books and songs inspired by her time spent in Bible study and God's presence. She is passionate about connecting people to God's heart and seeing God move in their lives. She has been privileged to minister at...

Nugget of Hope: Bozone - A word that doesn't exist but should, which means "An invisible gas that surrounds people from letting new ideas in." " Get rid of your Bozone ." Entrepreneur, scientist, engineer, author, creative thinking consultant, crop formation researcher, and former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer. Mark is also a Hot Air Balloonist for the past 35 years and built his own airplane. He i...

Nugget of Hope: "Life can be tough. But try to smile through your tears. When you get knocked down, get up and carry on. You never know what is right around the corner." Pat Backley is an author, born in England, but now happily settled in Auckland, New Zealand. She is passionate about people and travel and has lived a colorful and interesting life, and her books reflect those experiences. She pub...

"As an actress, I could live other people's stories; I didn't have to live my own." Walker Kimberly’s career as an Actress, Model, spokesperson, and Voiceover artist in the entertainment and advertising industries has spanned over 25 years and continues today. She has appeared in blockbuster films, primetime television shows, dozens of commercials, and thousands of advertising campaigns for global...

The Hat Ladies consists of Lisa Pimentel and Joanie Pimentel, sisters, and veteran music teachers who also write songs and produce music. The Hat Ladies released their new children's album, "You're a Star," available on all streaming platforms. The children's album features songs about going to school, going to bed, missing loved ones when they're away, and other topics inspired by their extensive...

Nugget of Hope: "Be more open to trust." Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was born in Chicago to sighted parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Treated like all other children in his family, Michael rode a bike, did advanced math in his head, and learned to read and write – Braille, that is! Michael Hingson’s life changed dramatically on September 11, 2001, when he an...

Dave's Nugget of Hope: "Nothing ever happens to us. It happens for us." Dave's leadership journey began in the Navy, where he learned the power of inspiring others under pressure. He combines military discipline and martial arts training to help businesses build strong, accountable teams. He is a speaker, author, and podcast host known for his expertise in Radical Accountability. With 30+ years of...

Fearlessly embracing inspiration, creativity, and motivation. In our little corner of the podcast universe, we bring you inspiring voices from around the globe – individuals who have conquered fear, achieved success, and are eager to share their stories. Nuggets of Hope will be shared, coffee will be consumed, and we will likely talk about our pets! Join us each Wednesday! If you're looking fo...