UnYielded: Thriving No Matter What

Kristin Smedley had the perfect life with a great job, wonderful home, nice car, and then children. But just a few months into motherhood, a doctor explained that her baby boy was blind. She believed in that moment that all the dreams she had for him and for the family were gone. Listen to her story of bouncing back from a “sucker punch,” as she calls it, and leading her kids to live inspiring liv...

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Sarah Corkery is the very definition of a go getter. When I listened to everything that she does, I think to myself, she just must have more hours in the day than the rest of us. She is one of those people that when she sees a need, she immediately asks herself, "What can I do to help?" When you add that to her inspiring story of being a two-time breast cancer survivor, a mom to three be...

Melissa Eick is the epitome of being fueled by purpose. She understands the challenges of making her dreams come true. She is the cofounder and the director of communications and development at the Dragonfly Home, a nonprofit in Oklahoma city, serving victims of human trafficking. She is an attorney, a writer, and a seasoned speaker. Her podcast, Making Your Impact, inspires and equips you to purs...

I first heard of Dan and Lisa Aylward's story a few years ago, and it touched me deeply. It is a story of a remarkable journey and one of deep faith, faith in each other, and faith in God. They've been married now for 21 years. They have 5 kids, all still at home, and a beautiful golden retriever. Lisa is busy keeping up with the demands of the family, which includes the medical needs to...

Pat Carroll is no stranger to thriving. He was on the St. Joseph's Hawks basketball team in 2003-4 season when they achieved the perfect season and finished as the top-ranked team in the country. They were undefeated and made it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA basketball tournament and were one shot away from making it to the Final Four. Pat went on to play professionally and now brings that s...

 Bobbi Kahler describes one of her signature mindsets, Just Start, with several stories, examples, and methods for breaking through comfort zones to move forward on any goal, project, or journey. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free guide: Thriving Forward:  Master Your Inner Game for Greater Happiness, Well-Being and Success: https://ww...

In 2005, Adam Adams bought a small piece of land for $100 to start a part-time investing business. That turned into a passion for creative real estate and entrepreneurial ventures worth $100 million in 2020. Adam discusses resilience and determination in the face of the many challenges he faced over the years and how he remained relentless to make his dreams come true. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for...

John Cerquiera was one of the heroes of 9-11, carrying a disabled woman from the 68th floor of Tower One just minutes before it collapsed. Through this experience and his career as a strategic sales professional, he has helped people learn to work through adversity, grief, and to build more meaningful, satisfying lives. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward a...