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Each year, over 1 million American children suffer the divorce of their parents. Mounting evidence demonstrates that the devastating physical, emotional, and financial effects that divorce is having on these children will last into adulthood, according to the Heritage Foundation.  For Mental Health Advocate Monson Flake: “My life has been a series of challenges and lessons. At the age of 2 my pare...

The Wall Street Journal reports on average Americans spend $1.2 trillion a year on non-essential items or materialistic things. Meanwhile, The Huffington Post says on average every American throws away approximately 68 pounds of clothes every year. Which begs the question is America a superficial society? Which is more concerned about material possessions rather than building sustainable and long-...

The authentic nature of life, will hopefully broaden your perspective and enrich your vantage point on how to confront societal successes, failures, challenges  and  everything in between. Chancellor K Jackson (1995) was born in Fulton County,  Georgia, to Native American parents, grew up in Smyrna, Georgia, and attended Stetson University. For nine years he played football at the high school and...

The Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) estimates that a minimum of 450 million people play the sport around the world, be it recreationally or through structured competitions. As the Executive Director of Full Court Peace, Mike Evans has traveled the world using basketball as means of uniting disparate communities. Through 47 trips to Havana, scores of visits to Native comm...

Experiential marketing is a field of marketing that seeks to engage consumers with a brand by gaining their attention through interactive, creative, or unexpected elements to forge emotional connections and make memories. Experiential marketing campaigns are called “brand activations” when put into practice. MRA is a leader in experiential mobile marketing, creating custom mobile tours and designi...

Editors and publishers agree that the odds of being published are only 1-2%. That is, they only accept, and publish, one or two out of every hundred manuscripts they receive, according to www.fiction-writers-mentor.com Malene Bendtsen is an author and a business strategist teaching experts, teachers, public speakers, and other freedom seekers how to write, publish and market their books. She is al...

Only 4.5 percent of the more than 3.6 million people who have served in the U.S. military since September 11, 2001, have launched a company, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jason Skeesick is a US Army veteran, coach, and an entrepreneurial evangelist. He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with good leaders, talente...

According to a survey from HubSpot Return on Investment in relation to marketing dollars was the chief concern for  28% of marketers in 2021. Furthermore, as we approach the end of 2022 it remains a top concern for 21% of marketers and entrepreneurs today. Blake Baxendell has the recipe needed to ensure your marketing dollars are placed in the correct place as an entrepreneur and a business owner....

Preserving the integrity and sanctity of sports media is critical to preserving its history and prestige as a profession. To ensure diverse opportunities and interest in the field. The National Sports Media Association aims to accomplish this precise objective. Its a   501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which seeks to develop educational opportunities for those who are interested in pursuing a car...

Marketers know that digital marketing represents the future of their business. That's why, according to the February 2022 edition of The CMO Survey, they're happy to allocate 57% of their budgets to digital marketing activities and are planning to increase spending by another 16% in 2023, according to the Harvard Business Review. Ahmaad M. Green is an online marketer and entrepreneur who loves hel...

With only 21% of employees engaged at work and 33% of employees thriving in their overall wellbeing, most would say that they don't find their work meaningful, don't think their lives are going well or don't feel hopeful about their future, according to Gallup. Jocelyne Morin Nurse has been called an “architect of success” possessing an “impressive understanding of business.” In a career that took...

The American Psychological Association reports: Up to 82% of people face feelings of impostor phenomenon, struggling with the sense they haven't earned what they've achieved and are a fraud according to the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Barbara Churchill is the confidence and leadership coach for high-achieving professional women. Through her Lead It Real™ Confidence Coaching Program, she...

What Age Do Professional Rugby Players Retire?  Rugbydome.com reports: The average retirement age for professional rugby players in England is 34 years of age. The retirement age in Ireland is slightly younger at 32 years. Scrumhalves retire later than any other position at about thirty-six. Thomas Armstrong is an “Ex pro rugby player told to never do sport again after injury and illness.  He Igno...

It's estimated by www.psychologytoday.com  approximately 85% of people worldwide (adults and adolescents) have low self-esteem. Success and Mindset Coach Sandy Rutherford is determined to reverse this trend. She believes you are your most asset BY FAR, AND what is your most valuable asset within you by far? YOUR MIND. Your success begins and ends with your mind, and the right thinking. Right think...

It’s estimated by the American Chiropractic Association chiropractors treat more than 35 million Americans (adults and children) annually. Meanwhile Georgetown University says approximately 16 million adults — 8 percent of all adults — experience persistent or chronic back pain, and as a result are limited in certain everyday activities. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the United S...

According to the National Library of Medicine The United States has higher survival after age 75 than do peer countries, and it has higher rates of cancer screening and survival, better control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lower stroke mortality, lower rates of current smoking, and higher average household income. Dr. Matt Chalmers is a health and wellness expert, author and speaker w...

www.athleteassessments.comreports Participation in sport is linked to higher grades, lower dropout rate, reduced truancy, and lower crime rates. This manifests in some compelling statistics such as: 95% of Fortune 500 executives participated in high school athletics. For Dan Clouser” I’m a an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant I founded and ran a non-profit youth sports organizati...

The connectivity of partnerships really elevates a project’s potential to maximize its impact. In this episode of Inclusive Beginnings, we will take a deeper dive and a closer look at two of the essential partnerships within the community. Which have made the IECSS Project one which they’ve wanted to become involved with. Nancy Hendy is a program manager at Toronto Children’s Services and Arlene H...

When it comes to women’s health and weight loss the magic number to lose weight and keep it off? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , it's 1 to 2 pounds per week. That means, on average, that aiming for 4 to 8 pounds of weight loss per month is a healthy goal. For Paul Salter as a Sustainable Weight-Loss Expert since 2013, “I’ve coached 1,500+ women to lose 20+ pound...

Currently, 45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level. 50% of adults cannot read a book written at an eighth-grade level. 57% of students failed the California Standards Test in English. 1/3 of fourth graders reach the proficient reading level, according to the Literacy Project Foundation. Maya Smart is determined to make a measurable difference in t...

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, most microbusinesses cost around $3,000 to start, while most home-based franchises cost $2,000 to $5,000. While every type of business has its own financing needs, experts have some tips to help you figure out how much cash you'll require. For LaJuan Hughes” I came from of a place of not knowing I had the tools right at my disposal to start & gr...

The good thing about success, is everyone’s Portrait of it is different. including the way they achieve prosperity.  For Lois Letchford: “I tell an inspirational and motivational story.  This story provides hope to many who face challenges.  I've learned to embrace life and overcome adversities.  I originally trained as a physical education teacher and became a literacy specialist after my son fai...

Achieving financial freedom and independence is an arduous undertaking for many Americans. the good news is: You're not alone. A little over 55% of Americans do not use a budget to manage their hard-earned income, according to a new survey by The Penny Hoarder. A similar 56% of survey respondents said they didn't know how much money they spent last month.  Emily Rassam, is a Senior Financial Plann...

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., which is about 16% of the adult workforce. For George Morris he’s walked the entrepreneur's journey from zero business experience and starting up during awful economic conditions in the dotcom crash, to building a best place to work and a fastest growing company. He happily shares his mistakes and les...

Based on this measure, over three million children (4.3% of the under-18 population) in the United States had a disability in 2019, up 0.4 percentage points since 2008, according to the US Census Bureau.  For Kirsten Fowler: “I am a mother of four children. Three of them have special needs from a genetic factor called Fragile X Syndrome. It is the most known cause of inherited autism. This syndrom...