Scars to Stars™ Podcast

Becky joins Deana to talk about losing her sister to suicide. Mentioned Resources: https://www.facebook.com/IntotheWestPhotos   https://intothewestphotos.com/ About the Guest:    I remember sneaking away with my Mother’s Brownie camera when I was very young. Life got busy, and I eventually pursued my photography career when my children left home, by going back to college. Much of my...

Valerie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she talks about losing her best friend to suicide. Mentioned Resources: southendoptimist.org About the Guest:   VALERIE S. WILLIAMS is owner/manager of Fast Tags Engraving since 1998, which specializes in the Electrical Industry for identification of gas valves, control panels and data centers. As President of Houston South End Op...

Stephanie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. We talk about her bumpy road with moving a bunch and hard relationships.  Mentioned Resources: https://usolmt.com/   About the Guest:   STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of an absent father sent off to the military in Japan, and a young, struggling single mother in a poor family. As a...

Nancy shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she recaps a horrific head trauma she survived as a teen and how she had to re-learn many things.  Mentioned Resources: https://nancytiltonhand.com/   About the Guest:   NANCY TILTON HAND, JD, is an author, NLP trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in helping shy achievers create strong and supportive social and profess...

Tahj shares about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. We talk about him losing a close friend as well as his own anxiety throughout his life. Mentioned Resources: https://withkoji.com/@tahj   About the Guest:   TAHJ SHAND is a creative entrepreneur who enjoys traditional business and marketing as well as creating positive content. He is a thought leader in Web3 and considers himself to...

Jolina shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1. We talk about how she almost died from COVID and the revelations she had when she got through it. Mentioned Resources: https://jolinakaren.com/   About the Guest:   JOLINA KAREN is a transformational healer, breathing life into life! Breath and relationship are key to living life fully! Jolina guides sophisticated spiritual seekers...

Katherine shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1. We talk about her family business in Alaska, and how it was all gone in an instant due to a freak accident. Mentioned Resources: https://www.facebook.com/TatsudasIga   About the Guest:   Katherine Tatsuda worked her way up the family business from cashier to CEO, winning multiple national awards in the grocery industry for her c...

Jacob and I speak about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1, where he shares his journey of self-discovery. Mentioned Resources: http://www.jacobjakesphere.com/ About the Guest:   JACOB DOYLE HASLEM is a performer, veteran, mental health advocate, and technologist. He’s been excelling as an athlete since age 16, and as of March of 2020 he has entertained over 3 million people, live from the s...

Joie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 regarding domestic abuse and divorce. About the Guest:   JOIE CHAPPAROSA is dedicated and committed to helping you develop a phenomenal mindset that is capable of transcending all barriers and discovering the power within you. Her mission is to help you access the next level of vibrancy, joy, and deeper level of worthiness as in this journ...

Treyonda shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2 where she talks about “The Next…” Mentioned Resources: Email:  info@TheFLOWlife.org About the Guest:   The F.L.O.W. (Faithfully Living Out Wisdom) is a community founded by TREYONDA TOWNS, MA, CLTC, that provides resources and support to those who have suffered traumatic experiences or loss of loved ones in their life and are look...

Chuck and I talk about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. He shares how his new job helped him see that he needed a coach and was able to work on his own personal growth after a divorce. About the Guest:  Chuck Wojack is an audio/visual and live event professional from South Carolina. Having grown up in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, then college in Florida and moving to California, Chuck ha...

Brandy shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she tells the story of her mental health journey. She talks about ‘shushing the inner critic” and how she does just that through her visual thinking techniques!  Mentioned Resources: Loosetooth.com About the Guest:   Visual thinking pioneer, Brandy Agerbeck demystifies drawing so you can grasp visual thinking to erase overwhel...

Panel discussion about the epidemic that is veteran suicide and what we can do to mitigate it. Deana Mitchell of the Realize Foundation moderates the conversation with:  Clint Bruce , HoldFast, TRG & Carry The Load Drew Robertson , Mattersville Vets & Pack 22 Heather Ehle , Project Sanctuary Jarrod H. Smith , The Commissioned Officers Guide Mentioned Resources: https://projectsanctuar...

Heather shares about Project Sanctuary that she founded in 2007 to help military families connect and heal after deployment. I have experienced the retreats firsthand and the transformations are incredible. Listen in as we talk about more details and stories! Mentioned Resources: http://www.projectsanctuary.us/ linkedin.com/in/heather-ehle-0083b68 About the Guest:   Who is helping military fa...

Kristi and I delve into her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. Kristi shares her personal story of infertility and how her relationship with Jesus got her through! Mentioned Resources: Instagram & Facebook: @thesunshinemachine www.thesunshinemachine.com About the Guest:   Kristi Collins is a wife, mom, dog-lover, and marketing and event coordinator for Adventures Decanted, a wine bar in Win...

Michael and I discuss his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2 in which he writes about sex addiction and how his faith in God got him through the hard times. Mentioned Resources: YouTube: Life Talks with Michael Bacchioni Twitter: @Born_Again_Men About the Guest:   Michael Bacchioni became a personal trainer in 2014 and helped others become their strongest version of themselves in body. In 2020,...

Gaile and I dig into her chapter from Scars to Stars Vol 2. Her story starts with the abuse from her stepfather at age 13 and we discuss how she has overcome, and what she has learned. Mentioned Resources: www.gailelynn.com About the Guest:   Gaile Lynn is an author, women’s advocate, and an avid explorer or consciousness. Her teachings for women’s health and well-being center around care of...

Felicia shares the story of losing her mom to suicide as a young adult and how that has affected her life. She also shares how racing rubber ducks in her creek carried her through the pandemic! About the Guest:   FELICIA BROWN, LMBT, is a Business, Marketing and Life Coach for Massage, Spa & Wellness Professionals and other heart-centered entrepreneurs. She is the author of Creating Lifet...

Bil shares his story that was in Scars to Stars Vol 2 about how he was born a photographer and how the detour into the police force derailed his success for a while. About the Guest:   WILLIAM “BIL” GARDINER is a professional photographer by trade, who spent ten years as a police officer in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts. During that time, he was blackballed, harassed, and persecute...

Karyn talks about the song “Beauty for Ashes” and how much it means to her healing journey. We dive into her writing for Scars to Stars Vol 3 and the challenges she had writing her story. Karyn shares her perspective that no matter what happens in your life or what you have been through, there is hope and you are going to be OK! Mentioned Resources: Scars to Stars Vol 3 – Read Karyn’s Chapter! htt...

Linda wrote her story for the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3. She is a retired RN, and a widow and also wears many other hats! Listen in to learn more about her journey of finding God at 17 and how that has impacted her life on every level! Mentioned Resources: Register for our virtual book launch on 9.22.23 at https://realizefoundation.org/events About the Guest:   "Servant of God, Lovely Lin...

Ted and I dive into some of his story in the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3 book that will launch on 9.22.23. We talk about foster care, education, fast food and even Eddie Murphy & Joe Burrow! Mentioned Resources: Register for our virtual book launch on 9.22.23 at https://realizefoundation.org/events About the Guest:   I learned as a child that I had a Heavenly Father and I knew that was...

Dr. Jacquala and I talk about mental health and her work in California as well as her upcoming chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 3. Our conversation goes into how important it is for us to treat each other with kindness and how important conversations can be… they save lives! About the Guest:   Dr. Jacquala Shropshire PhD has been serving in ministry since 1977.  She was ordained as a&n...

Patience and I dive into her story in the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3 Book. She explains how she kept her mother alive multiple times during her childhood and the abuse she endured. About the Guest:  Patience is a victorious overcomer who has experienced deep and lasting freedom through the gospel of Jesus Christ. She has tenderly cultivated an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. Sh...

Marcia’s story will be in the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3 Book! We dive into her journey as a cancer survivor and how her faith has carried her through. Mentioned Resources: riseandbehealed777@gmail.com About the Guest:   Daughter of the Most High God, Disciple of Jesus and Kingdom Builder “Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The Lord is my strength and...