Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hope

Nugget of Hope: "We're all looking for our own slice of Heaven. I believe we're already there. If you just slow down enough, you'll see a part of heaven you've already created." Award Winning Author Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of education and success. His award-winning books cover multiple genres of nonfiction and fiction. His memoir, My First Last Year, and...

Nugget of Hope : Don't give up on life - Keep pushing! Dawn O. Jackson is an aspiring author, entrepreneur, podcast host, mother, and mentor. Dawn is on a charitable mission to help individuals heal, push through tough times, and be resilient. In 2020, after losing her son to gun violence, Dawn founded Resilience w/ Britt & Dawn, a podcast to help individuals push through tough times, bring so...

Nugget of Hope : "Don't be afraid of change." Sue A. Fairchild started out writing devotions but now claims the titles of writer, editor, writing coach, and speaker. She has written and self-published four books. Her latest novel, Changing Tides, is about grief, the power of community, and God’s love. It was released in March 2024 by Elk Lake Publishing Inc. Her follow-up book, Changing Seasons, w...

Tamera Norwood is a children's author, librarian, and a former retail real estate executive. When others might have been planning retirement, Tamera reinvented her life to follow an old passion: writing. Through studies in Mindfulness and the ethics of yoga, she overcame imposter syndrome and the fear that publication had long passed her by. Her first book, a children’s book titled There’s Good Al...

Nugget of Hope: " You are that ONE person to somebody." You are someone's light. Aimee grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where she attended UTSA and graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology. During that time, she began working with Houston, known as Sandy Lawrence, former CEO of Perceptive Public Relations. That’s where she learned the ins and outs of social media and book marketing. Over 12 years i...

I'm taking a quick minute to thank all of my guests this year! What amazing people you all are! Sharing your gifts, imagination, creativity, and more. Tossing those nuggets of hope and making the world a better place. I appreciate each of you and look forward to seeing what the New Year may have in store for you all. Merry Christmas, everyone! Be well, stay well, and above all, be blessed. www.kim...

Nugget of hope: Regarding training your dog. "Just because you haven't found the answer doesn't mean there isn't one. Always have hope." Having worked with and rehabilitated over 1,000 “unfixable” dogs, Angie Winters, dog parenting coach of over 20 years and author of the new book Don’t Train Your Dog, says that parenting a dog is an intentional approach touching upon all aspects of your dog’s pla...

Nugget of Hope: When you let the truth lead, decisions are spontaneously made. Jessica Ell is a Martha Beck life coach who helps people make hard decisions. She’s struggled with hard decisions her whole life. “I don’t know” is the most truthful statement of her existence. Still, about this, she is certain: unless someone has been there themselves, they can’t possibly understand the deep pain of in...

Nugget of Hope: "Life is therapy. All events lead us toward healing." Kate believes every person has a right to live a happy, fulfilled, and joyful life, free of struggles, stresses, and unhealthy patterns. Kate learned RTT® Hypnotherapy directly from its creator and founder, Marisa Peer, who has worked with Olympic athletes, world leaders, and high net-worth CEOs. As an RTT® Hypnotherapist, Kate...

Joanne Greene never bought the adage “little girls should be seen and not heard.” She's used her voice on San Francisco radio and television, webinars, and podcasts to explore the issues of our time with playful irreverence, candor, and compassion. Now, after decades of seasoning, she's sharing what she's learned about navigating family and career and moving through pain and loss. Currently, Joann...

Nugget of Hope: "You don't have to wait to feel amazing." As a wife, mom, and business owner, Barbara Walsh had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But everything changed a few years ago when she went for a routine mammogram and was sent for a biopsy. She was then given the devastating news: You have Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Barbara had always been a very compliant “patient,” but she knew it w...

Nugget of Hope: There is a difference between danger and discomfort. If you confuse the two, you will miss out on some amazing life experiences. Don Sawyer, a writer and educator, grew up in Michigan and moved to Canada in the 1960s. He has worked with youth and adults from many cultural backgrounds and in a variety of locales, including teaching high school in a small Newfoundland outport, traini...

Nugget of Hope: "Give yourself grace." A distinguished executive coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of diverse experience. Janet's career includes serving as a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps and two decades as a global leadership coach. She has collaborated with new, emerging, and executive leaders across various industries in the U.S., China, Korea, Hong Kong, Sing...

Nugget of Hope, "If there is something you really want to do, go all in." Jonni Jordyn, born in Oakland, CA, started playing music at age two and moved on to singing and acting in grade school. High School introduced writing, filmmaking, drawing, and photography in college. In other words, she had a very liberal arts education. Jonni published some poetry and India ink drawings in literary magazin...

Nugget of Hope: "You are capable of not only surviving but thriving through far tougher situations than you thought possible. But you also need a diverse community to help do this far more than you assume." CC Robinson has been writing stories—mostly in her mind—since she was little. Her first officially published book was a 27-page fiction work in fourth grade about a white family who marched wit...

Candace's Nugget of Hope : "There is always a fresh start." Born in Montreal, Quebec, Candace spent years backpacking and working worldwide. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA and has worked for twenty years on four different continents. She now calls Calgary, Alberta, home. During the COVID lockdown, she had time on her hands and decided to try writing, and she began writing the  Ba...

Nugget of Hope : Each generation has more in common than we realize. As time passes, each generation within a family often brings life full circle. Brent Olson has lived on a small farm in Big Stone County, on the edge of the prairie in western Minnesota, for 64 of his 66 years. As a working journalist, Brent has filed articles from 20 countries on six continents. This has led him to want to chang...

Nugget of Hope: Even in a divided world, people come out to help in tough times. Care for your neighbor. Russell G. Little is a writer and divorce attorney. His book Murder for Me fictionalizes the many people he’s encountered over his lifetime and over forty years of practicing law. His career was populated by colorful characters and wild cases that eventually fed his writer’s imagination. He was...

Ann's Nugget of Hope: "Find joy in each day. Focus on everyday positives." USA Today Bestselling author Ann Charles writes spicy, character-driven stories full of mystery, romance, comedy, adventure, suspense, and supernatural mayhem. When she's not dabbling in fiction, she's arm wrestling with her two kids, enjoying a drink with her husband, and arguing with her sassy cats. Social Links: Website:...

Darshaun McAway, in his words, "always has something on the stove, simmering." Ideas that he wants to bring to fruition. Nugget: Your life will end at some point; why not try everything you want to do? A Multifaceted Entrepreneur and Author Darshaun McAway has been a prolific writer since 2007, creating a significant impact in the literary world with his diverse range of books. His passi...

As a veteran and a passionate advocate for those who have served, I want to share some thoughts on how 9/11 shaped our country and our generation and why it’s so important that we never forget. Twenty-three years ago, our nation was shaken to its core. The events of 9/11 brought us face-to-face with unimaginable tragedy, but they also revealed the resilience, courage, and unity that define America...

Nugget - Regret and fulfillment are two of the best teachers in life. "I struggled with feeling unloveable and experienced social pain." At 26, Alan was involved in a nearly fatal car accident that made him question everything. What if this was it? Did I live a life true to myself. Not liking the answers, he decided to take control of his thoughts and his life and change forever. On this...

"What would your life look like if you loved yourself?" Interesting question. Can you answer it honestly? We'll discuss this question and more during my conversation with SAM Morrison Wilson. SAM is the founder and community host of Safe Heart Connections, an online community group for women learning to love themselves more fully, building a band of sisters who are stronger together...

"You can't be pushed through your grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise during difficult times. Her personal experience as a widow, highlighted in her upcoming book, "Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow's Road to Recovery," drives her passio...

"There is healing to be found. It's waiting for you." "Find your Rest and Digest mode." Ernest Ellender, PhD, the "Black Belt Trauma Coach Born and raised along the bayous of South Louisiana, Ellender attended the Jesuit High School of New Orleans before pursuing higher education abroad (California, New York, Florence [Italy]). Ellender trained heavily in martial arts...