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It is often impossible for us to process our grief when we care for loved ones at the end of their lives. And yet that's what Kim Becker did through the framework of her family and Hello, Gorgeous!, the non-profit organization that she and her late husband, Michael, had started together. The mission of Hello Gorgeous! is to ensure that when a woman has cancer and goes through treatment, she can sm...

Many of us don't always want to admit it, but how much do we allow our jobs to shape our identities? Chad Kelley linked his identity to his career as a chef in the hospitality industry. After more than twenty years in the demanding and stressful industry, a health crisis presented itself, and Chad needed to decide at the crossroads. Listen to how he was able to step away from a long career as a ch...

Weight Loss Surgery was the last resort for Chandra Metz. She was nearly 400 pounds when she realized she wanted to be around for her children and needed to make a desperate change. Her doctors recommended Bariatric Surgery in her situation as a long-term solution. Now ten years postoperative, Chandra maintains a weight loss of 160 pounds. Learn more about Chandra’s incredible transformation on Se...

Kevin Hoover's life changed instantly from being a busy and successful real estate agent to finding out about his young son's cancer diagnosis. He found that he could deal with the cancer treatments by focusing his work week on just two days a week. The result: productivity and revenues increased within 90 days, and he was able to be there for every one of his son's appointments. Kevin now operate...

How much do you really love and care about yourself, and how much are you willing to invest in your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health? LaJune Singleton is not your typical personal trainer and nutritional lifestyle coach because she's overcome traumatic injuries and struggled with weight loss. However, the key to unlocking the success of weight loss for LaJune came when she address...

Grief is something many people suffer in silence. Samantha Ruth unexpectedly lost her husband and found she didn't have the support she needed to get through the grief. As a psychologist, Samantha evolved her practice beyond coaching and counseling to address all aspects of a grieving spouse's life. Find out how finding connection and support helped Samantha get through the pain on Search and Repl...

How healthy is your first meal of the day? Sumita Kumar noticed the breakfast most Americans eat is anything but nutritious, and she wanted better for her family. This led her on a journey of creating her own plant protein and superfood blend that can be added to your breakfast – and the birth of Plantnrgy. Plantnrgy has won accolades from nutrition experts and garners support from Sumita’s commun...

Max Nijst's journey through alcoholism and addiction began for him in high school. Hitting some of the lowest points in his life brought him to rehab. While there, Max's path led him to the realization that he wanted to help other people overcome their own addictions. He also wants to bring compassion and overcome the stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse and recovery. Listen to his sobri...

How do we bring self-compassion to ourselves when that inner critic in our brain is so active? Shahin Najak opened the door to a happier life by asking herself that question. By incorporating elements of mindfulness into her life, she enhanced her relationships with her daughters. Shahin realized that her own mindfulness journey could help impact the lives of other families and is now a Certified...

As a result of her emotional eating disorder, Kristin Jones faced a lifetime of struggle. Although Kristin's unhealthy focus on image and weight has been a constant challenge, it has given her the drive to help others facing body image issues. As a Life Coach, she assists professionals in addressing and managing their issues with emotional eating by understanding how thoughts impact choices in all...

Kori Tomelden thought of herself as a typical mom raising two neurodivergent daughters in upstate New York. However, the more she learned about neurodivergence surrounding her daughters, the more she questioned her own identity. Then, an official diagnosis revealed that Kori is also neurodivergent, having Autism and ADHD herself. Kori embraced the diagnosis and decided to quit masking her behavior...

Tiffany Moore found herself a whole decade into a high-profile career in non-profit, but with a mountain of student debt and no obvious opportunity for financial security. She decided to make the big leap to consulting for Social Entrepreneurship and tackling Imposter Syndrome head-on. As the coach for humanitarian entrepreneurs, Tiffany helps activists have their own thriving business that makes...

It seemed like overnight Clarke Boozer went from a very active guy, used to doing anything and everything that he wanted to, to not being able to take care of his basic needs and having to depend on others. At the prime of his life, Clarke's doctors diagnosed him with a rare disease called Polymyositis. But getting that diagnosis inspired a change in his mental outlook. Embracing therapy, meditati...

Have you ever viewed squirming worms as majestic creatures? Cathy Nesbitt does. She sought to solve Toronto, Canada’s smelly garbage problem—by indoor composting with worms at scale. Founding Cathy's Crawley Composters in 2002, Cathy is responsible for more than 75,000 people seeing her presentations on composting with worms. Find out how you can start using worms in your compost for a more sustai...

When Shawn Tegtmeier was 36, she no longer wanted to smell like a dirty ashtray. So, she made a simple commitment to herself to quit smoking. It was the hardest thing Shawn ever did, and to her dismay, she started to pack on the pounds. Then she was introduced to running by a good friend, something she had never been interested in. As she became enveloped in the world of running, she educated hers...

The pandemic provided an opportunity for people to pivot their career paths. Once lockdown hit, Danielle Spaar’s hairstyling salon shut down and she needed a new way to make a living. She combined her passion for writing children’s books and advocating for Alzheimer’s. Danielle saw the need for children’s books that opens communication and introduces them to Alzheimer's. With the pandemic in full...

Cheryl Meyer woke up one day in horrible pain. Her conventional doctors told her it was all in her head after rounds of testing showed nothing. Not willing to accept that diagnosis, Cheryl turned to Functional Medicine, an emerging model of care that offers a patient-centered approach to chronic disease management. Now pain-free, Cheryl has dedicated her life to helping others make lifestyle chang...

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. After nearly two decades, Darla Powell left a secure job with a pension in law enforcement for entrepreneurship. Everyone around her thought she was crazy for leaving, but she believed in herself. Today, she owns a successful interior design company and a marketing agency—and she’s following her passion. Listen in as Darla shares her experience making the...

A point had come in Shabani Faehnle's career where she felt under appreciated and wasn't getting the roles she wanted. Consequently, she realized she had been constantly complaining to everyone around her. She says she was unhappy with who she had become and decided to change. Through pure luck, she discovered a gratitude journaling app that drastically impacted her life. Each day, she spends a fe...

Despite her best efforts, novelist Shaunta Grimes admits she's not a great employee - she just can't enjoy working for someone else. It took her many interesting jobs that weren't a good match before she created her own space. Her own community, Ninja Writers, allows her to write and teach writing. Find out how it feels to be able to make a successful career out of your childhood goals on this epi...

Is The Great Resignation a result of people in the workforce looking for meaning in their work post-pandemic? Executive Coach and leadership consultant Bob Isaacson explores why meaning in our work is important and why we need it to thrive and motivate us to succeed. Many went back to graduate school during the pandemic and need to connect to a more profound sense of meaning as they are looking to...

Amy Crowe knew she deserved the same customer experience shopping for plus-sized clothes as women with smaller sizes. Rather than buying clothes online, she wanted to see the clothes first and try them on before purchasing. To solve her problem, she opened her own exclusively plus-sized boutique shop, Worthy Figures, catering to full-figured women in Charlotte, North Carolina. Amy focuses on creat...

Incivility was growing all around Donna Cameron in epidemic proportions. Through genuine kindness, she hoped to show herself and others how to overcome such incivility. Being kind requires more than just being nice - it takes courage, strength, and grace. Donna was inspired to live one full year dedicated to kindness, affording her opportunities to speak out about kindness and to connect with othe...

Negative self-talk had become too much for Michelle Kuei, so she came up with a challenge to prove that she could surpass her own worst feelings about her body. Despite relying on crutches since she was a child due to an automobile accident, she wanted to hike Machu Picchu. The hike was grueling, and the most physically challenging event Michelle had ever faced. Still, she put the negative self-ta...

Steve Larsen realized the biggest block to scaling his financial planning firm was his lack of formal systems and processes that he had been resisting for years. He wanted to grow his business larger than a solopreneur, yet have the business maintain a sense of his personality. Find out how Steve was able to scale his business around his personality and increase profits by 50% in nine months. To v...