Overcomers Overcoming

Danny McCabe maintained a loving relationship with his wife for nearly twenty years before the underpinnings of their marriage, family, and world crumbled. Their foundation had always been rooted in the mantra that trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship. Indeed, Erin (his former wife) had always claimed that things couldn't work without trust. But one day, for reasons Danny could not fatho...

Pat Wetzel is an award-winning author who has learned perseverance to get beyond the bumps she is experiencing in life.   From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (Pat is a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell), from world travels to travel within, Pat has led an extraordinary life. In her book, she tells the stories of other great people,...

Jenny Alexander overcame the trauma of divorce. She recently found love and a new marriage again. She overcame the fear of starting over in a new province and leaving my 25+ year career. Are you trapped in the aftermath of a divorce, desperately seeking a path forward?  Is your quest to find the spouse you deserve an elusive dream? Are your friendships causing you distress? Perhaps you're facing a...

Dr. Kathryn Vecchio was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Sicilian family. Her family traditions and culture became the rhythm of her soul. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into their family experiences. She was blessed to explore all aspects of creative and expressive art forms. Throughout life, she was touched by addiction, adoption, and complex trauma. As an athlete, she had to o...

Natalie Riede had a near-death experience from surgery complications, causing her to spend a month quarantined in a hospital, hanging between life and death. This experience set her on the path to discovering and harnessing the power of the subconscious mind. She learned different tools and techniques to overcome everything and move forward with her life instead of being crippled by fear and anxie...

Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Those with a nefarious intent to exploit vulnerable people do so through cell apps and internet means. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda's mission is to be a catalyst to work with as many people as possible...

Katie Selby began her extraordinary education journey at the age of three, which continued through high school. She was diagnosed with language impairment at the age of three. At that age, she communicated by using gestures and pointing to meet her needs. She didn't say her first sentence until She was 5. To this day, she wishes she knew what her first complete sentence was. She doesn't remember,...

Jillie Maria is a  Certified Akashic Records Practitioner who has overcome and is learning to be aware of "trigger points" that can invoke the past to create dominant thoughts to control our current and future thinking. She has spent many years doing her deep inner work, which enables her to connect with her clients to help them gain clarity and heal on a deeper level. She uses a variety of modali...

Constantin Morun was born and raised in Eastern Europe during the communist era. He moved to Canada at the age of seventeen to pursue the "American Dream," yet found himself grappling with his vulnerabilities and the struggle to remain authentic amidst changing landscapes. With over 15 years of experience in personal and professional development, he honed his skills as a Holistic Life Empowerment...

David Pearce is a Doctor of Dental Surgery who started a dental business from nearly scratch but then had to decide to sell that business or have his young family and marriage split. After selling his practice, he and his wife moved from Syracuse, NY, and divided their time between my wife's "dream come true" newly completed Florida contemporary beachfront home and our custom Montana mountain home...

Marko Kasic is a profile of learning that education can come in many forms. "You're lucky to have been educated in London - don't waste your chance at a better life." He heard this from his parents, who sacrificed their lives when they moved to the UK. Marko got a corporate banking position following graduation - not by following rules, but by breaking them. After six months in this position, he l...

Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda's mission is to be a catalyst to work with as many people as possible to lead them to live a fulfilled life through Christ. She's a woman who transformed her trauma into re...

Paul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve so that you can see them coming your way and respond appropriately. Paul developed a system for training young children in this love-giving system. Spoiler alert: it's a game where everyone wins. Pau...

Marissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-lev...

Grace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped her discover the root cause of her high-functionin...

Elena Nicole helps women stop overeating and feel more in control of themselves with food. She has learned from her experience the reasons for overeating. She lost more than 30 pounds while gaining control of the emotions that caused her to overeat. Elena is a certified holistic health and life coach specializing in helping professional women lose weight and get healthier realistically and sustain...

Erin Clements expresses her need for empathy through the church to have others bear the burden of her recent experience with her sexually addicted former husband. She had experienced a life trauma contrary to her Christian upbringing and what she knew to be God's desire for marriage. Her life was in six months of turmoil and chaos. She turned to the church to engage others who would empathize with...

Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him, who soon verbally and physically abused her much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. Durin...

Nancy Nungari works with organizations that want to capitalize on the power of digital content for customer acquisition and retention. Born and raised in Kenya, Nancy is based in Germany, where she's lived for 25+ years. Growing up on Africa's east coast, as a young girl, she wanted to be a nurse, an air hostess, or a fashion designer. Years later, she went to design college and worked in the fash...

Nico Lagan is an influential entrepreneur, men's coach, and host of the thought-provoking podcast The Nico Lagan Show. Growing up without a strong male figure, Nico found himself idolizing the wrong role models and fell into a life of addiction and drug dealing until he eventually realized the need for positive change in his life. He is now on a mission to be a voice for men and empower them to re...

Grace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped her discover the root cause of her high-functionin...

Barbara Walsh is a mom, business owner, and breast cancer survivor. She had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But, everything changed a few years ago when a routine mammogram revealed a need for a biopsy. She was then given the devasting news, "You have Stage 1 Breast Cancer." The oncologist outlined the standard treatment protocol: surgery, radiation, and chemo, without offering any guara...

Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him who soon verbally and physically abused her much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. During...

Matt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. Matt's entrepreneurial journey began at 10 when he started a lawn mowing business to earn $200 for a boombox. It was then that Matt discovered his passion and love of business. Ten years later...

Dr. John DeGarmo and his wife began foster parenting in 2008. They overcame the loss of their first child and adopted three children. In addition, they have fostered over 60 children. He is The   Foster Care Institute Director, an author, TEDx speaker, and one who works with legislators across the nation. He is driven to help children in crisis and does so through speaking and media appearances. D...