Whispers & Bricks

Ros McMaster shares the many bricks that she faced in her life that led to her hearing the whispers. The whispers led her to not only a life that she loves but one where she is able to help so many people. She was in a toxic marriage for 30 years when her father was diagnosed with cancer this started her on her spiritual journey which gave her the courage to leave her marriage, explore her own dem...

Mark Herschberg could definitely be called an overachiever. He is the author of Career Toolkit and the creator of the app Brain Bump. He received a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and a physics degree from MIT and a master's degree from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. To go on to Harvard Business School. He has spent his career launching and developing new v...

Peter Wright had a great childhood in Rhodesia. As an adult, he had a thriving business but political turmoil in the country caused him to have to give up his home and move to South Africa. This wouldn't be the last time he would have to start a new business, give up his home, and move. He reached a low point after being hit with all of these bricks and briefly contemplated suicide but god interve...

Michelle Risa is the CEO and founder of collaborative Solutions Inc.  A worldwide executive speaker Michelle is presented at the World Economic Forum, Viacom, Forbes, Barclays, and TEDx in Manhattan, including a six-month program with the New York Stock Exchange. She's an award-winning co-author of conscious enter entrepreneurs, a radical new approach to purpose passion, and profit, and a TV show...

Tim McCarthy suffered from undiagnosed depression. In 2015 Tim was depressed, he felt disconnected from his friends, he was going through a divorce, and he was ready to end his life when his cat saved him. He ended out reaching out to his friends and family. He sought professional help and works towards better mental health every day. He now runs a podcast to help others going through mental healt...

Jessica Baladad's life was going well. She had a career she loved and enjoyed her life with her husband. When she found a lump in her breast, she told herself it couldn't be. Jessica was young, and she had just been to the doctor. It turned out her doctor had missed it, and she would find out it was cancer that her grandmother and aunts died from. She was terrified. She struggled to tell her famil...

Christy Powers had a successful career and seemly a great life, but she wasn't feeling well. She felt exhausted, had brain fog, and wasn't feeling like herself. She went to several doctors who told her she was depressed until she was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases. She was given medication and told there was nothing she could do about it. She refused to accept that. So she went on a search...

Joe Hall shares his inspiring story from wall street banker to a movie producer. He walked away from a 17-year-old career at Goldman Sachs to pursue a lifelong passion for producing independent films. His first feature-length film The Road to Galena has just debuted. The goal of his film is to inspire others to follow their dreams. His story reminds us that it is never too late to follow our dream...

Charles had a career that he liked helping youth and adults navigate through the wilderness but it was on a trip through the kern river he wasn't feeling the same he felt himself being short and feeling unfilled. He didn't know what it was until he found out that his partner was leaving him for another man. He was obviously crushed but he heard the whispers that told him to go to a therapist. This...

Lauren had a very successful career in HR that she liked but she was hiding a secret. She was suffering from chronic pain that was undiagnosed. In order to hide it she worked harder. She basically just worked and slept. After finally getting some help with a diagnosis from the Mayo Clinic and suffering another medical brick of breaking both her shoulders. She started to hear the whispers that it w...

Lindsay Jewell has faced many bricks in her life. Yet, she shares her journey with us. Her bravery in sharing her story is truly remarkable. Reminding us that no matter how many bricks life throws at us, we can overcome them. Part 2 is her struggle of trying to be a mom, dealing with her childhood trauma, and battling her addiction. Every step forward that she took, she was hit with a brick that s...

Soneakqua White has suffered a few bricks in her life but one of the largest was the death of her oldest cousin at the age of 17. Her cousin was trying to flee an abusive relationship when she was killed. Soneakqua could have prevented it by helping her cousin. This experience made her change her major in college to physiology which ultimately would change her life. She is an author and the owner...

Anissa had a perfect life as a professional singer and a stay-at-home mom to her 2-year-old with a new baby on the way she couldn't complain when her entire life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She learned to live her life for the moment and she now helps other people live a life they. love. She reminds us to start living our life now!

Chad Osinga has faced a lot of bricks in his life. He had a troubled childhood growing up in a drug house, his mother died from an overdose, and he never met his father. He spent most of his childhood in the streets, dropped out of high school, and as an adult, joined the army to become a sniper, eventually training others, including the FBI. Life, unfortunately, continued to be complicated. After...

Gin Stephene struggled with her weight on and off most of her life. She faced the biggest struggle with her weight after the birth of her second child. That is when she decided to try intermittent fasting, which not only helped her lose weight but her overall health. She now helps others learn how to do intermittent fasting the right way to lose weight and improve their health. She is best selling...

Anu shares her story. She suffered her brick at the age of 3. She had to deal with PTSD from then on. This caused a lot of turmoil in her life she learned to overcome. She now teaches others how to deal with trauma and live happier lives. Her story reminds us that there is no brick that can not be overcome but it is a constant journey that we must work on every day.

Rudy Salo is an infrastructure and finance lawyer passionate about improving transportation. He grew up in the 80s as a child of Jordanian immigrants. Due to the politics and current events of that time, he faced discrimination. He found an outlet for his frustration as a teenager through punk music. This later led to his passion for law. He went to Georgetown to pursue international law. He faced...

Jon has many bricks but he has used the bricks he has faced to help others find healthy ways to lose weight. From being brutally attacked in South Africa, To gaining over 3 hundred pounds, to learning how to deal with PTSD and rage. To lose weight and find his true calling of helping others do the same. His story reminds us that healing is a process but it can be done. It is process that we must g...

Leah Marmulla has faced many bricks in her life. She grew up in an abusive family and felt like she was not noticed. She strived to be a good girl which caused her problems as an adult. She married young and found herself in a marriage that which she was striving to keep together that ultimately left her unhappy. She tried to commit suicide 3 times in her life. Luckily each attempt failed. After t...

Fred Rutman suffered from severe health problems, diabetes, and heart problems. In one summer, his heart stopped 20 times. He was given a pacemaker that failed. He eventually found a solution to increase his health through intermittent fasting. Learn more about his fantastic story. He reminds us that we can always find answers if we look outside the box.

Rachel Michelberg had a normal life when her husband was in a plane crash. He survived but suffered extensive injuries including brain damage. She had two small children and wasn't sure how she would take care of her husband. She made a difficult choice and had him stay in a rehab center to heal instead of bringing him home. This was a very hard choice but was the right choice for her family. She...

Joe Templin has had a very successful and varied career but one of the bricks he learned the most from was having a child with special needs. His son has Autism and both his sons have ADHD. Helping his sons navigate the world has taught him lessons that not only help his children deal with change but help his business clients deal with the unknown. He reminds us to not only embrace change but plan...

TJ Bell has faced a lot of bricks in his life growing up in a single-parent household. He suffered from alcoholism and drug abuse as a teenager and young adult. He was involved in street gangs and served time in jail, but he turned his life around for himself and his family. He is now sober and has his podcast to help others follow their dreams. He reminds us to go after our dreams and keep trying...

Clarisa Burt has had quite an impressive career in modeling, film, and television. She even won celebrity survivor in Italy. Life has not always been perfect for her. She faced bricks in her childhood and later on in her career. Early on in her life, she faced one of her most significant bricks as a child growing up in an abusive household with an alcoholic father. When she listened to the whisper...

Donna Furguson shares her story of being a domestic violence survivor that used her experience to help others live more fulfilling, empowered lives. She describes the massive bricks she faced and the whispers that helped her get out of that situation to find her path in life and happiness. She reminds us that healing happens from the out.