Stories that Empower

Laine began her career as an actress and athlete. She struggled to handle rejection and felt she wasn’t good enough. Her trajectory of life changed. Laine started her own business. Today, she empowers others as a freelance trainer. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://facebook.com/lainedsouzafitness tags: Laine D’Souza, writer, author, Confidence Unleashed, story,&#...

Many days in intensive care involving multiple Near Death Experiences brought Laurie a new mission. She heard God clearly tell her: learn energy work and become a hospice worker and something will come through you that will change something on the planet. She pursued those things, and then one Monday in 2016 while Laurie and… Continue reading 451 Laurie Curtin

DJ’s former husband, Norm, changed her for a lifetime and gave her a deeper understanding about giving and receiving love. He helped her change the way she viewed the world with fascination and joy. Norm opened her eyes and heart with joy, courage and curiosity for the world. DJ shares the following nuggets of life… Continue reading 450 DJ Green

Holly teaches as an adjunct professor, runs her own psychotherapy practice and is the author of “All I Know”. She spends her days exploring relationships—learning what brings people together, keeps them together, and pulls them apart. She witnesses brave journeys of self-discovery and sees the difficult choices people are called upon to make, all of… Continue reading 449 Holly La...

When Kay was diagnosed with breast cancer, she lost her job and her medical insurance. She surrounded herself with supportive people. Kay took the leap, prepared and trusted herself to make the move to write novels. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://kayaoliver.com tags: Kay A. Oliver, award-winning author, Television Academy member, prominent… Continue reading 448 Kay...

In high school, Shaan was a good student who got As and Bs. However, he was a poor standardized test-taker. He had a lot of test anxiety, had no idea how to prepare for standardized exams, and received only an average score on his first SAT. After spending hundreds of hours studying for the SAT… Continue reading 447 Dr. Shaan Patel

Glenn shares the story of his parents, Lyle and Marylin Hileman. It’s a story of overcoming adversity. His parents left a legacy never to be forgotten. Challenges come early and often, yet their determination and faith pushed them forward in pursuing their dreams. Glenn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://yellowhouseinthemountains.com tags: Glenn Hileman,… Continue rea...

This is a story of resilience. Candace shares how she lost son, Michael, twice … first, to adoption and then, when he passed away. She gave herself permission to grieve. Candace also found journaling to be extremely helpful. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://candacecahill.com tags: Candace Cahill, Author, Silversmith, Renaissance Woman, Goodbye… Continue reading...

Meet James and Bersabeh, the dynamic duo behind Harmonic Wealth Global, where grit met grace—and now, a legacy continues. James, a trailblazer who scaled life’s highest peaks and rebuilt from the ashes, sadly passed away in January 2025, leaving behind a powerful vision. Bersabeh, an intuitive powerhouse whose journey from hardship to healing inspires, now… Continue reading 444 James & B...

Susan is the founder of Samarasa Center. She creates a space where people can cultivate intimacy internally. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://samarasacenter.com tags: Susan Marrufo, Samarasa Center, yoga, meditation, intimacy, shadow work, Yoga, Sex + Death, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, en...

Dena Rueb Romero is the daughter of a Lutheran mother and a Jewish father, both refugees from Nazi Germany. All for You is her first full-length book. Dena still lives in Hanover, where she sings in a women’s chorus, volunteers at a daycare center, and works with a recently arrived refugee family. She shares the following… Continue reading 442 Dena Rueb Romero

1970, pre-Choice America. After their eighth move in her thirteen short years, the lonely only child of a high-ranking naval officer and a socially ambitious mother, Tracy Mayo longed for a normal adolescence – to have friends, to feel rooted. What she got was a pregnancy at fourteen and exile to a maternity home. There,… Continue reading 441 Tracy Mayo

Mimi battled self-doubt to serve as the doctor and only woman on a remote Everest climb in Tibet. This journey of curiosity, self-discovery and vulnerability enabled her to face down childhood messages to stay small and safe and to venture into the unknown. Mimi shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://mimiziemanmd.com tags: Mimi Zieman,… Continue reading 440 Mimi Zieman

Anastasia is a writer, editor, and storyteller. She shares her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing. Anastasia talks about mental health and approaching it with grace and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://anastasiazadeik.com tags: Anastasia Zadeik, writer, editor, storyteller, The Other Side of Nothing, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment,&#...

At age four, Claudia Marseille was diagnosed with a severe hearing loss. With determination and the help of powerful hearing aids, she learned to hear, speak and lipread. Claudia realized she needed to find a profession more compatible with severe hearing loss. So, she turned to her early love, the visual arts. Claudia promotes compassion… Continue reading 438 Claudia Marseille

Chrissy shares her transformation from a place of confusion and suppression to acceptance and pride. She found the courage to challenge those ideals. Today, Chrissy lives in place of self-love and self-acceptance. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://chrissyholm.com tags: Chrissy Holm, writer, editor, author, Finding Sunlight, podcast Stirred By Words, story, stories,… Co...

Bryon worked in industry doing computer systems research and development and in academia. Retiring early, he has applied his computer science mentality—an analytical, logical, and, ideally, open mind—to psychology, dreams, near-death experiences, philosophy, and religion, focusing on the Big Questions about life and reality. This effort has, so far, culminated in his book, titled “A Natural&...

Debra shares how, through determination and persistence, she enabled her career to transition from modeling, acting, marketing, company spokesperson to present day, where she is passionate to be a writer. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://debraborchet.com tags: Debra Borchert, author of historical fiction, Chateau de Verzat series, Her Own War, story, stories,… Continu...

Sophia’s parents divorced when she was 7 years old. She didn’t understand what happened. As she matured, Sophia was curious to find out what happened to the marriage. In the process of digging and sorting, she uncovered a deeper understanding of adult relationships and found resolution. Today, Sophia feels accepted and feels like she belongs.… Continue reading 434 Sophia Kouidou-...

Having experienced a challenging marriage, Becky turned to a marriage therapist. However, this does not meet her needs. She felt there was a void, so Becky embarked on a journey to become a marriage and family therapist herself. By practicing compassion and authenticity, she helps couples or families that seek therapy. Becky shares the following… Continue reading 433 Becky Whetstone

Wen is a survivor of trauma and abuse. She talks about how she felt divine energy. This enabled Wen to experience joy that delivered her from the darkest of times. She bloomed into the courageous being that she is today, where she is able to help other souls. Wen shares the following nuggets of life… Continue reading 432 Wen Peetes

After experiencing some bumps initially in his career, Mark David found his soul work in writing. He found himself back in the flow and his life began to have purpose again. Mark David shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://markdavidgerson.com tags: Mark David Gerson School of Writing, award-winning author, accomplished screenwriter, coach, counselor, mentor,… Continue reading...

Growing up as a shy child, Joan found comfort in reading and books. Today, she brings light to and writes about amazing/forgotten women. Joan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://joankoster.com tags: Joan Koster, writer, author, historical fiction about forgotten women, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging,...

Megan was curious about source of her pain(s). She knew there had to be a better state of wellness. So, Megan embarked on a journey of self-discovery, healing and health. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://meganedge.ca tags: Megan Edge Healing, herbal enthusiast, holistic health, master healer, foraging expert, story, stories, that, empower,… Continue reading 429 Megan...

As a shy and timid child, Kimberly escaped into nature and books, where she found solace. Therapy and journaling enabled Kimberly to heal from memories of childhood sexual abuse. Today, she is passionate about writing stories about kids overcoming challenges, finding their voices and telling their stories. Kimberly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:… Continue reading 428 Kimberly B...