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Every year, approximately 200,000 men and women leave U.S. military service and return to life as civilians, a process known as the military to civilian transition. According to the Veterans Affairs Administration. Therefore, the question is how can soldiers make a measurable impact once they return home? Soldiers To Sidelines is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping military member...

Betrayal trauma typically refers to the lingering pain and turmoil experienced after: betrayal by a parent or other childhood caregiver. betrayal by a romantic partner.  How do you recover from the pain of being hurt, gaining trust back and becoming a better version of yourself?  Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health,...

For Sonia Lewis it all started at age 7, when she refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance because she didn't see "liberty and justice for all," especially those who looked like her, her family, and her community. Earning degrees in History and Psychology, a Master's in Education and teaching for nearly 20 years were all foundational to the vision of ASCRIBE Educational Consulting, LLC and EDIFY Hu...

Career development and exploration is the catalyst for determining and discovering your passion.  It allows you the opportunity to decipher how you want to choose to maximize your professional potential. For Jacqueline Smith-Jordan: “I've had a lifelong passion for helping others and have translated that into a successful professional journey using my greatest strengths: building genuine relations...

Emotional  courage is a trait we all develop on our own time at our own pace, to generate the intellectual capital needed to confront adversity.  This is certainly true of Sue Bowles. As a childhood rape survivor, twice suicidal, having battled with depression, and in recovery from an eating disorder, “my story of struggle, perseverance, and hope speak to audiences on a wide spectrum.” She’s a sur...

Do you own a business which is successful yet believe isn’t reaching the maximum height of its potential?  Are you interested in consistently turning a profit and increasing your revenue?  If so, you ought to have a conversation with Patti Mara. She’s the author of UpSolutions - Turning Your Team into Heroes and Customers into Raving Fans; the owner of Maranet Inc. and the creator of the Profit Ge...

Equity equates to progress it’s a symbol value is being given to all no matter how they choose to identify.  An estimated 5.6 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, according to a new Gallup report. That’s up from 4.5 percent in 2017, the last year polling on the issue was conducted by the organization.  For Chris Angel Murphy,  (They/Them) it’s essential th...

There are over 170,000 charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. According to Sector Source. Non-profits hold tremendous importance as it relates to preserving the viability of societal advantages for all people regardless of socioeconomic status.  No one knows this better than Karen Knight. She’s a consultant, volunteer leadership expert, and dynamic and engaging speaker. As District Dir...

Believe it or not, the broader our perspective, which is defined as “A mental view, a cognitive orientation, a way of seeing a situation or a scene”, the more truth we bring into our lives, reduces our ignorance, and enriches our lives overall.  Joshua Goldberg  was born in Montreal. “In my 20s, left for Asia to study Chinese and travel on and off for 5 years before meeting my husband in China. We...

Climate Change continues to be an existential threat to the viability of our planet our ability to sustain. We all must prioritize this with the urgency it demands. As host of PBS's podcast, The Sweaty Penguin, Ethan Brown makes climate change less politicized, more fun, and provides a new outlook on the matter, audiences can relate to. He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information:...

The number of graduating lawyers is on the decline according to  Statista. The number of law graduates in the United States steadily declined between 2013 and 2019. As of 2020, 34,420 students graduated from law school in the United States. Perhaps one of the reasons why is the challenge of securing clients once you’ve thrown up your cap and are ready to start practicing law. Sam Mollaei is an att...

Justen Arnold is a committed husband, active father of three, adventurer, nutritionist, strength and conditioning coach, musician, best-selling author, public speaker, consultant, and multi-certified Movement & Life Optimization Coach. He is the Founder of Flexx Mobility & Performance, a multi-faceted health and wellness organization, and host of the successful podcast One Step Further. With more...

American democracy is in a fragile state.  One year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future of democracy. the partisan divide runs deep and could have devastating consequences if swift action isn’t taken to protect the right to vote. A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that 64% of Americans believe U.S. democracy is "in crisis and at risk of failing."...

Are you a business owner who’s being bogged down by the day-to-day operations of your business?  Has your passion waned, have you lost your fire for why you started in the first place?  Jason Grant says if you’re not careful as a business owner you can get weighed down by a sea of information which can lead to information overload which will make you less efficient and effective in running your bu...

Strong homebuyer demand and limited housing supply led to median sales prices rising for existing single-family homes in all but one of 183 measured markets in the third quarter of 2021. This is according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors®, which found that 78% of 183 markets experienced double-digit year-over-year price increases, fewer than in the prior qua...

The Chicago Bears are in an interesting situation. They have a young quarterback they need to develop in Justin Fields, an above average defense but a head coach who may be on borrowed time. Matt Nagy’s future in the Windy City is anyone’s guess. Therefore, the question is how we should assess the state of the franchise for the Monsters of the Midway. Jon Zaghloul is the Host of Sports Talk Chicag...

Leadership starts with self according to Lisa Marie Platske an executive business coach and leadership expert. She’s the founder of Upside Thinking, Inc. whose mission is to transform lives through leadership.  She’s honored to teach purpose-driven, service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their personal mission in the world. She partners with her clients to...

According to an article published by the National Law Review in mid-October, "by April [of 2020], the interest in divorce had already increased by 34% in the U.S., with newer couples being the most likely to file for divorce," and 20% of newlywed couples married for five months or less seeking divorce compared to 11% during this time frame in 2019. Kelli Calabrese is a certified divorce coach she...

The portion of the population, who say they are “completely satisfied” at work has risen dramatically over the past two decades, from 41 percent in 2001 to 55 percent in 2019. In 2020, even though millions of Americans had shifted to remote work, 89 percent said they were either “completely” or “somewhat” satisfied, according to The Atlantic. Therefore, the question is how we continue this encoura...

At Level Up Fitness Academy there committed to kickstarting healthy lifestyles, multiple training options available for you to become more awesome. They specialize in training individuals with disabilities. Sadly, the majority of individuals with developmental disabilities get very little physical activity, carry high amounts of body fat, have poor fitness levels, and are at significantly higher r...

Embracing the more compassionate side of healthcare allows children to leave their indelible imprint on society.  Permitting them the  chance to utilize their longevity of impact  on the world.   Tom Dahlborg Sr.  is committed to transforming healthcare to healthCARING. Amplifying Positive Childhood Experiences for All Children.  He’s the executive director of Michigan Center for Clinical Systems...

Talent is an equally distributed commodity however, the access to level this knowledge isn’t always guaranteed or granted. Michael Manzano is the Community Liaison Officer for Bow Valley College.  He works to connect Albertans, newcomers to Canada, and youth in the community with businesses, programs, and with help that they need to get a job.  He joined me this week to have a discussion on employ...

In a study conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education and George Washington University, in April of this year, it found only 8 percent of Millennials claim they have a high level of financial knowledge. Two-thirds of the respondents admit to having at least one long-term debt, such as a car loan, student loan, or home mortgage.  Sammy Warrayat is committed to assisting his clients...

Are you interested in maximizing your fullest personal or professional potential? All of us have a reason for being on planet earth. Things we were called to do. People we were meant to serve. Lives we were destined to impact. David Branderhorst is the Owner at Profectus Resources. Which helps entrepreneurs take their messages and gifts and grow them into successful businesses that change the worl...

Are you committed to making all aspects of your health a priority?  Could you use some assistance in putting a consistent plan into motion?  If so, Anthony Cotter wants to assist you on your journey.   He runs https://wholelifegoals.com/ which connecting certified professionals to people seeking to increase their health, wealth, and happiness. “We have created a community in which all our members...