Stories that Empower

Through expressive writing, David enables us to have deeper, more authentic conversation with ourselves. He empowers people to reframe their hesitancy to talk to others about what they're going through. David shares the following nuggets of wisdom: the emotional aspects of trauma can affect our ability to form authentic connections with others expressive writing is a form of self-care learn to hav...

During a very difficult time in her life, Christine initially felt crushed, so she went on a deep inquiry. She followed the inspiration that came, chose to pursue what she was inspired to do and put her family and business back on track. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - determine who you are inside - seek a sense of self that's not tied to external sense of success - dig deep to...

Growing up in a community of artists that were self-involved, Jocelyn felt lonely. She took great solace in nature and embarked on path to bring joy to herself and others. Today, Jocelyn helps people connect to their higher selves. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - take solace in nature - open your heart - we're all here to contribute - bring joy to yourself and others - connect t...

Barbara was born into a family of storytellers. Initially, she found it challenging to find the courage to put her own stories out into the world. Barbara found the courage to believe that she could be a writer and that her stories were worth telling. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: choose resilience and love write what we know it's never too late to make a dream come true take a...

Adopted at birth, Kathe went on a journey to learn her birth parents' identities. This journey unravelled a half-sister that she never imagined existed. Kathe shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: open our hearts events happen for a reason http://www.klcairebooks.com tags: Katherine, Linn, Caire, Accidental, Sisters, story, of, my, 52, year, wait, to, meet, my, biological, sibling, adoption...

Steve experienced burnout, which he describes as a dark time in his life. A bright light experience enabled him to seek balance and a shift in priorities. Steve shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: spend quiet time slow down and feel our feelings recognize when/how we feel; such as fatigue and anger it's important for us to understand our pasts choose to be around those that are well-balan...

Kelly, considered one of the nation's top experts in diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), feels that diversity is so much broader than our defaults. She defines diversity as anyway that we can be different. Kelly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: try to work harder on being ourselves just speak about it trust comes from being ourselves innovation is everybody's business ethics and inte...

Growing up as an illegitimate child in the wake of WWII in Berlin, Nazi Germany to a single mother, Vivianne had low self-esteem and felt worthless. She began a long path towards self-fulfillment. Vivianne found a greater sense of spirituality and wants to share her story with the world. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - turning tragedy into triumph - understand self-fulfilment -...

Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of "Unlocking Your Brilliance". Today, she shares the following nuggets of wisdom: we need to give it away reach out and hold up others when we help others, our lights expand open to spirit slow down, so we can open another part notice the transitions in our lives lighten our lives every moment has a gift there's meaning to everything stillness...

Katharine, a survivor of childhood trauma, entered a path of spiritual awakening, where she trusts the universe. Today, she help others and provide hope. Katharine shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - trust the universe - we are in the driver seat of our future - strive to remove the judgement placed on us by others - self-judgement can hold us back - we are here to follow our hearts - o...

When Donna's mother passed away, she realized that it wasn't the end of their relationship. She feels that her mother is still present in her life and continues to give her wisdom and guidance. Donna shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - when someone we love dies, our relationship doesn't have to end - keep our hearts and minds open - power of love to transcend even life and death - heave...

Stephanie does not allow her disability to define her. Her new found passion for writing novels help her focus on things that she can do. Stephanie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - go for counseling - use the adversity to your advantage - don't be afraid - we all need support and love - don't let others judge you - we are always grow and blossom - it's never too late to achieve your...

As a former real estate agent, Monika noticed that when families moved into their new homes, there was a need to ease the minds and nerves of the children. So, she met the need by creating and writing a book. This enabled Monika to transition from her former profession into her current profession as an author. She feels that writing and sharing messages of encouragement is her true calling. Monika...

Noelle had fear and worries around money. She transformed herself. Noelle empowers others to apply techniques to our broken relationships with money. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - look at and shift our beliefs about money - have hope for future - money is a tool - move with our purpose and calling - we become what we believe - shift to stories of abundance - pursue our passion...

Esther shares her family story and how it has influenced her writing, which highlights the challenges, dreams, and accomplishments of strong women. She talks about how her parents, who were Holocaust survivors from Poland, arrived in the US, where they had to figure out how to live in a new culture, learn a new language, and raise a child—all with very little external support. Esther shares the fo...

Joanne's husband, Alan, used the provisions of Colorado's End-of-Life Options Act to end his suffering. Getting to that point was no easy feat — for either of them. She shares her story and the following nuggets of life wisdom: death doesn't have to be scary death can be peaceful and tender start having the "conversation" now https://joannetubbskelly.com tags: Joanne, Tubbs, Kelly, writer, author,...

After questioning her faith and volunteering in a developing country, Trisha realized her true calling and God's purpose for her. After having three biological children, she and her husband added five more children to their family through foster care and transracial adoptions. Trisha shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - everyone must grow with the ores he has - strength comes from what w...

Rabbi Cohen talks about the importance of supporting one another. When he witnessed a mourning widow, he decided to start with a single spark of love. That spark created a loving and supportive community, which restored her faith in humanity. Rabbi Cohen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: make a difference in someone's life create a flashmob of kindness restore our faith in humanity no e...

Cici talks about the importance of mindset. How we think can either propel us forward or hold us back. Today, she strives to 'pay it forward' and empowers executives, corporations and individuals to tweak the way we think. Cici shares the following nuggets of wisdom: - clarity is key - reflect on what we want to achieve and why - take a risk - starting again is not a setback - write down pros and...

Warda talks about her family's resilience and how they overcame numerous challenges. Her father (her biggest inspiration) always highlighted the importance of education. Warda's passion is to be come a doctor. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - seek help, when you need it - education is important - know what your purpose is in life - take advantages of opportunities around you - do...

Susan Thistle talks about "The Memory of All That: A Love Story about Alzheimer's", by Mary MacCracken, which finished this book for her mother, who died before completing it. It's a story of unconditional love. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - you can't handle it all by yourself - look for support - be supportive of each other - believe in each other - be part of small gatheri...

Joanne shares how she began an international legal quest to gain restitution for the property in Central Berlin that the Nazis had stolen from her family. She shares the following nuggets of wisdom: you can be anxious and still be courageous language gives a great deal of information listen to the facts talking about anxiety can take the power out of it https://joanneintrator.com tags: Joanne, Int...

Barbara struggled with perfectionism. She sought a new opportunity, which helped her to become the teacher she'd always wanted to be. Barbara shares the following nuggets of wisdom: we are always beginners the end is where we start from recognize opportunities and go for it considering taking a risk and start over ask yourself "where do I need to slow down in my life?" your best efforts are enough...

Jane took her losses and repurposed them as a service to help others recover from trauma and live purposefully. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - the past is just a chapter, not the whole book - the gift of humor - take the lighter side - take inventory of our skill sets - step outside of ourselves - we can't control what's happening to us - learn to ride the waves of change - liv...