Never Ever Give Up Hope

Before five years old, predators came into Sean Wheller's life, using him for sexual purposes until he was nine.  By the time he was seven, Sean was used in child pornography for the next two years.  By nine years old he was drinking, smoking, and addicted to pornography.  When his family moved from the small Midwestern town he grew up in, the damage was done. But....God rescued him. Based on 15 y...

2020 was a record year for suicides of police officers in America. There were 236 suicides and approximately 170 inline duty deaths. Officers know the risks of the job but suicide should  NOT  be one of them. Scott Medlin has worked as a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2005. After an honorab...

Shawn  Anderson is the leading voice on the power of the 'go the extra mile' message.  Shawn is a #1 ranked motivational author and international keynote speaker. He is a lifetime entrepreneur with a track record of raising performance and passion in others.  Shawn is a seven-time author and the creator of  "Extra Mile Day."  A day declared by 512 cities on November 1, 2020, recognizing extra mile...

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, Christina Ray Stanton's life changed forever. As the new dawn of terrorism began, the Manhattan resident and her husband fearfully witnessed the impact just six blocks away from Ground Zero. As toxic dust spread into the air, the Stantons boarded a boat off the island and into the unknown. 9/11 totally reset the course of our lives. In the years since the attac...

Paul Merritt was born with cystic fibrosis . He has not lived his life as a victim of disease but, rather, someone who has a passion for science, faith, and helping others to succeed - especially in the face of adversity. Paul has had to overcome many challenges and much hardship just to survive . His motto in life is " Never let your obstacles become boundaries." Paul is an author of two books, T...

Kim "Kid" Curry was a high school junior when his father, the radio newsman, asked him to babysit for his boss at the radio station. Kim assumed it was to babysit the boss' kids but it was to 'run' the actual news show.  The radio station played the local church services from the previous week and no one wanted the job.   From that moment, Kim knew what he wanted to do as a career and has been a b...

Michael R. DeLeon, a successfully acclimated ex-offender who after nearly 8 years of drug addiction and gang involvement, spent 12 years in state prison and halfway houses for a gang-related homicide. But that is NOT where his story ended.  His story will inspire, motivate and challenge you. We all know someone who has been affected by drug abuse or violence. You will definitely want to share Mich...

Ginny Brant's cancer diagnosis sent her on a quest to discover what caused a health nut to contract a deadly and aggressive form of breast cancer. What she found may surprise and inspire you. Ginny Dent Brant is a speaker and writer who grew up in the halls of power of Washington D.C. She has served as a counselor, educator, wellness advocate, and adjunct professor.  She served as a t rustee of th...

Dustin Rivenbark has dealt with addiction firsthand, seen the devastating effects of infidelity in a marriage, lost what he thought was his livelihood, lost a daughter to Potter syndrome, lost a mother to drug addiction, and dealt with ongoing health issues. All of this took the wind out of his sails, and he found himself broken, lost, and afraid. Rivenbark wanted to fight through the scars and th...

EVERYONE loves a story. Real-life stories, even more. Sam Thiara has mastered the art of storytelling and has also done two TEDx talks on the subject. In his interview, he will show us how to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. Sam Thiara is a speaker, storyteller, writer, educator, mentor, coach, entrepreneur, problem solver, and community activator. He developed CARE to show us how we ca...

Shelley Buck was born into a creative family in the Midwest and moved to California after college to follow her dream of working for Disney. It was there she met and fell in love with her husband, Chris, who worked in animation and would one day direct the Oscar-winning movie, FROZEN.  After they married and had their first child, Ryder, she stayed home to be a full-time mom to him and the two bro...

When J'Anemtra heard those words "If you leave me, I will hunt you down and I WILL kill you," she knew something had to change - to save her life and the lives of her children. Were you born to be a REBEL? J'Anemtra is a strong advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence. At 40, she instantly understood that she had to start being who she was born to be; a leader, teacher, trainer, tho...

NO ONE intentionally starts gambling with the hope of becoming addicted .....or with the understanding of how it could destroy their life. Bobbie Malatesta  had a 30-year career in corporate America and is now managing two organizations. One is to raise awareness of  gambling addiction  and the other is a virtual assistant business.   In our interview with Bobbie she answers your questions about a...

Have you ever known someone who was a criminal mastermind? Crime was Mike Savage's second life, one that his wife and family knew nothing about until federal agents raided their home.  Federal authorities described Mike Savage as a criminal mastermind capable of bending people to his will. He was that and more. His criminal empire was the subject of a five-year federal investigation that culminate...

Terry McDougall has helped thousands of high-achieving professionals just like you break through the blocks, regain their energy and enjoy their careers again! Terry can help you enjoy more success and satisfaction in your current employment OR find your next opportunity in a new career. Being smart or hard-working isn't enough.  In her interview, Terry shows us how to take control of our professi...

When media maven Deborah Burns wrote her award-winning memoir,  Saturday's Child , life took a very unexpected turn.  Suddenly, that creative journey revealed something original and exciting about the world of work. She was immersed into a new storytelling world full of literary wisdom, tools, and techniques revealed truths hidden from the 98% of us who are not authors.  A rare and gorgeously writ...

Lafiro Gomez is a hemiplegic who fulfilled his dream of becoming a full-time author no matter what happened. As a young man, Lafiro suffered a  major stroke  which nearly killed him and left him  paralyzed.  He survived that only to nearly die again due to a large  ulcer.  Yet, he survived but had to have his  right leg amputated. You don't want to miss Lafiro Gomez's story of survival and never g...

Have you known someone who was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde split personality? As a psychotherapist for over 21 years, it took Riana Milne's own experience with a sociopathic husband to have the marriage annulled and delve into research to help others in that same position.   Riana Milne is a certified Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, a number one best selling author, the host of her podca...

Do you feel you have greatness trapped inside? Rick Ornelas is an ultimate success coach who can help you unlock your amazing potential. Rick is the author of 12 Hours of Heaven; Lessons for a Better World.  He is also the founder of I Spark Change, a community of those who seek to make the world a better place.....one act at a time.  Rick went from hopeless to writing a best-selling book in under...

Each year, over 125,000 Americans die from overdose and suicide combined. And this is NOT even the other causes of death related to substance misuse. They are our friends, our neighbors, our family members. They go to our churches, eat next to us at our favorite restaurants. They talk to us through our favorite podcasts. And  these deaths are completely preventable . Jay Shifman is a Mental Health...

When Kristen Beale was a teenager, a Jetski accident left her paralyzed from the naval down. Her determination to disapprove the diagnosis was only the beginning of a new life for Kristen.  Kristin is the author of  three books, a nine-time marathon finisher, and a nationally competing wheelchair fencer.  She is the creator of a weekly comic on Instagram. Her book,  Date Me , is in the process of ...

Most of us have known someone whose life has been affected by a form of substance abuse.  In Brad's interview he shares  true life stories  of people who have suffered through the dark trenches of addiction and emerge victorious. Brad Duncan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography and works at the Baptist Health Hospital. He is the author of eight books. At a visitation for a 21-year-old f...

Amy Lyle is a humorist who grew up in Marietta, Ohio, which is in the heart of Appalachia and known for a population that is  partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence . She has penned two Amazon Humor & Entertainment best-sellers, The Book Of Failures and We're All A Mess, It's OK , and is the writer and co-host of the popular talk show, " In The Burbs. "   Amy felt helpless in many stag...

Dr. John DeGarmo is an international expert on foster care, an author, and TEDx speaker. He and his wife have had over 60 children com through their home as foster parents. He is a consultant to foster care agencies, child welfare organizations, and legal firms.  Dr. John has appeared on  CNN HLN, Good Morning America, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS , and more.  He and his wife have won numerous awards,...

Google's #1 Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley , helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year , a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling...