Never Ever Give Up Hope

In August of 2018 Stacey Magovern's Mom was brutally murdered in her home.  How can anyone possibly process that – let alone the wife of a police officer?   Stacey's story and her success as a best selling author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker will surprise and motivate you.  "It is strange, yet surprising, how some very small things shape the momentous events of your life." Stacey Magover...

Julia Brodska grew up in poverty and became a high school dropout - overweight and unhappy. At one point in her life she was drowning in debt, still overweight but was determined to make a change. Julia Brodska grew up in poverty and became a high school dropout - overweight and unhappy. At one point in her life she was drowning in debt, still overweight but was determined to make a change. Julia...

Have you had to survive staggering loss in your life? Robin Cote is a widow who also lost her young daughter but taught herself how to heal in spite of life's sometimes-ugly dealings. Robin is a survivor, not only of loss but also of domestic violence, verbal and emotional abuse, rape and bullying. She is an outspoken advocate for victims. Through all she has endured, "VICTIM" will never be a word...

Military moms often need to fill the role of both mother and father to their children. During Hurricane Andrew, Karen Whiting's home was destroyed while her husband was serving overseas. Karen is no stranger to dealing with trauma. Her eleven-year-old son had a headache that lasted for over eleven years.  In 2009, her husband saw a doctor regarding a lump in his breast. It was dismissed and the do...

Would you like to escape your soul-sucking job and have the FREEDOM of being your own boss? Would you like to live life without asking for permission?  Rachel Smets is a Clarity Coach, two-time TEDx speaker, an Author, YouTuber and online course creator. "If you do nothing... Nothing will change!" As a young girl right into adulthood Rachel lacked confidence, felt bad about herself and her appeara...

Danny Vann is a   foster care survivor and a prime example of how to overcome life's obstacles. He shares his journey from a broken home, to an orphanage, foster home, blended and broken family to an emancipated minor at 17 and then….independence – striving to become a premiere Elvis impersonator entertaining audiences internationally for 45 years.  You will love his story of NEVER EVER GIVING UP....

Michael learned how to reinvent his life and to identify burnout and stop it before it happens. Michael Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network. He is a Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of the new book  BURNOUT PROOF.  Michael hosts the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 global podcast o...

Twenty years ago, David Hennessey created a personal development program called The WONDER Technique. David has presented this technique at hundreds of seminars.   David's training is in Psychology and nutrition and traveled to over twenty countries sharing the fundamental tools of personal development. After moving to France to support his mother in law, his father died, his mother in law died, a...

Claudio Reilsono is an author, head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University for 16 years, General Manager of the Global Scouting Bureau for 20 years, and Podcast Host who interviews sports legends from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Claudio was elected to the Pittsburgh SportsLine Hall of Fame and named "Italian Coach of the Year" by the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame (Pittsburgh chapter). In C...

NO MATTER how we prepare ourselves - when tragedy strikes it often throws us off the course se set for ourselves.  Mary Potter Kenyon became a certified grief counselor in 2017 . Mary works as Program Coordinator for Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa, where she lives with the youngest of her eight children. Mary is widely published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies, and the autho...

1985 … Los Angeles  The Hair Band era has just begun, cocaine is the drug du jour and as the first girl hired at the iconic Hollywood Guitar Center, Taylor Van Arsdale was given a front-row seat to a parade of dreamers, druggies, and misfits flocking to the store. But in this world of — yes — sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, is also the story of a young girl discovering herself, making mistakes, fal...

Do you know anyone with a serious problem with addiction? Do you know someone who struggles with guilt from past mistakes? Marilea C. Rabasa was a lifelong substance user - food, pills, cigarettes, and alcohol were the solution to the stresses of everyday living. This almost always involved some form of overindulgence of an easily attainable substance and for a short time, she would feel better. ...

Charlena is known as the "Sunshine Girl" who has inspired thousands to influence their world by encouraging leaders, moving people, and changing the atmosphere around them. She is a life-changing communicator who imparts the wisdom, courage, and strength you need.  She is a voice for our time. Charlana Kelly is an author of four books.  You are Not Here by Accident ,  Reaching Out with a Message o...

There is absolutely no doubt that during the last few months life has presented itself in a very particular way. We are living in extreme times and it is deeply affecting peoples' minds and wellbeing. How do YOU handle the good and the not so good? In general, and especially in times of crisis, most people haven't been taught the skills they need in order to deal with the challenges of life. Claud...

Gina Gardiner has learned to walk twice as an adult.  For over 20 years, she ran her award-winning school from a wheelchair.  She focused on what she could do - rather than what she was not able to do. The gift of this experience was the development of a unique approach to life and the development of transformational leadership.  Gina Gardiner is a No1 International Bestselling Author, Motivationa...

Are you concerned about the impact the current pandemic may affect your life now and in the future? Would you like to break through the blocks that may be holding you back to accomplish your goals? Would you like to know how to live a fuller, richer, healthier life? Teresa Bruni, Founder of Less Fear, More Flow LLC, is on a mission to assist anyone who wants to accomplish that. Teresa's journey be...

Christina Flauch, the CED of Pretty Girl Makeup, has had numerous blows that would devastate most people. One Christmas morning, without warning, her baby died in his crib. Another was the news that her husband, Ken Flauch, was dying of sepsis. Her story is one that everyone who has loved and lost needs to hear. Christina is also a celebrity makeup artist , a board member at LAFACE Skincare, fashi...

Louise Evans beat cancer but she also overcame her fear of death. Louise is a Registered Clinical Counselor and author of The Cancer Conundrum. Life takes many twists and turns which can be a veritable roller coaster. When we are able to survive, the highs that follow can be greater than our lowest lows. Our mindset is crucial to the healing process. As difficult as it can be, we need to find posi...

Jothi Dugar beat the odds over serious health issues and severe depression as a result of never giving up.  Do you know anyone who was raised with the sense that a compliment  only feeds the ego? During her interview, she shares how you don't have to  compromise just to please others. You never have to take the lower road. Jothi has an amazing story everyone can relate to: "I have always believed,...

Pamela was a homeless runaway and a high school dropout. After an abusive marriage  followed by another abusive relationship, she had to make a change in her life in order  to survive. That day came when her ex-husband arrived at her front door in the middle of the night holding  gun and saying, "I just killed somebody!" Not only did she make that change but she became successful on many fronts. S...

A year ago Peter Weddle was a homeless crack cocaine and heroin addict living on the streets. Today, 365 days later, he is a successful author, public speaker, and life coach for corporate businessmen.  How is that even possible?  At his lowest point, Peter took 95 Tramadol and dark a bottle and a half of vodka to end his pain. He died for seven minutes but  HE SURVIVED.  From that point, his life...

Fran Caffey Sandin, a retired nurse, has authored two books, contributed to several anthologies and magazines. Fran lost two sons. She shares her story of how she found the strength to get through severe trauma. Through all this heart-wrenching loss, including her father's suicide, she has learned much including what the three stages of grief are and how to survive them.   She teaches us that we c...

Terry Tucker is an author, a motivational speaker, and an encourager. His blog,  Motivational Check,  gives daily posts of inspiration. Especially at a time we need it the most. Terry is a perfect example of someone who will meet a challenge head-on and maintain a positive and inspiring attitude.  In his words: "Suffering can be one of life's greatest teachers."  " My 8 year battle against a rare...

Jay Hix Jones is the host and executive producer of the UplifTV documentary series,  The Experience,  producer of  "Hoarders"  and as a media professional also worked on  "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"  and  "Ice Road Truckers."   Jay and his wife Kara co-authored the book  The Experience: 40 Days to Reconnecting Your Soul.  Together they operate the film production company  Hungry Fish Media  w...

Hope Mueller is an author, inspirational speaker, executive, and active not-for-profit volunteer. A results-driven leader and change agent,  Hope is passionate about career development and community service, among others.  Her early years were marked by the experiences of a hippie commune.  Hope's unique childhood shaped her approach and interaction with the world, with a gift of  creating order o...