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Inspiration Episodes

This category showcases episodes that highlight inspiring stories and experiences of individuals who have overcome challenges and made significant contributions to their communities.
Aug. 18, 2023

Living the dream with author, speaker, and life is too short guy Scott White

Send us a text Scott White is the Life is Too Short Guy. He lives every day with intense zest, enthusiasm, and excitement. He exudes energy. He has an infectious personalityhe uses to Make the World Happier One Smile at a Time.When not writing or speaking about LITSG, Scott is the Chairman and CEO of Invesque, a public real estate investment company that specializes in healthcare and senior living property investments throughout North America. Invesque was the fastest growing public real estate...
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Aug. 16, 2023

Living the dream with writer, storry teller and multi-passionate professional Rachel Hanson

Send us a text Rachel Hanson is a multi-passionate professional who loves to build community through stories. In 2020 she and her friend, Cheyenne, started What the Finance and Rachel discovered a love for audio storytelling! Although she’s still working to build her business, she quickly started working in podcast production – editing for shows like Life After the Uniform, GraysMatter Podcast, and Get Uncomfortable. She even had the opportunity to work on a few episodes of Harpers Podcast!Rach...
Aug. 11, 2023

Living the dream with gospel musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey

Send us a text Musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey has been making music for as long as he could remember. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, at aroundthe age of 6 he discovered he had the gift of playing by ear.Through his adolescence Kell developed a strong passion for sports with dreams of one day playing professional football in the NFL. That dream shifteddue to unforeseen challenges during his freshman year of high school and he started to pursue music in a new way with pass...
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Aug. 9, 2023

Living the dream with ministry wife turned business coach, author, and international speaker Katie Hornor

Send us a text Katie Hornor, an expat entrepreneur in a historic seaside town in tropical México, has inspired millions of people with her multiple best-selling books and unique approach to business. As a homeschool mom of five and ministry wife turned business coach, author, and international speaker, Katie has created a unique framework for client experience & marketing, and helped over 8,000 entrepreneurs learn to maximize the impact of their expertise without compromising their faith, core ...
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Aug. 7, 2023

Living the dream with love expert and international bestselling author of the Role of Love Paul Zolman

Send us a text Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, Paul searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving ev...
Aug. 4, 2023

Living the dream with former professional basketball player-turned-soulful pop/r&b artist Jen Ash

Send us a text Jen Ash is a soulful pop/r&b artist, born in Lebanon and raised in France. After ending her professional basketball career, she decided to follow her true path, moving to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She has been performing since 2018 in the City of Angels.Her influences come from the 90's, with her goal being to create music that connects with and inspires listeners. She has learned to explore music on her own… what an amazing and tumultuous road it has been.Her songwr...
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Aug. 2, 2023

Living the dream with author and stroke survivor Jo Ann Glim

Send us a text Jo Ann Glim was born in Chicago, Illinois to a military family and raised in Anacortes, Washington in the far reaches of the Pacific Northwest. It was an ideal place to raise a precocious child, especially one that’s inquisitive and daring. Tragically, her mother passed away from a stroke when Glim was fourteen. This was the beginning of a life-path plotted with many dark events. In her own words, “Instead of consuming me, they made me stronger, and I’m here to tell you, darkness...
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July 28, 2023

Living the dream with accomplished singer, songwriter, and entertainer John Michael Ferrari

Send us a text John Michael Ferrari is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and entertainer who thrives in the limelight. He is fond of saying, "There's never a stranger in the audience," and uses his emotional storytelling to captivate his audience with cross-genre songs that reflect life's experiences, blending sophistication and childlike wonder. His latest single, "Music With You," celebrates his audience, hoping to convey his love for them through the song.John Michael Ferrari has received ...
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July 21, 2023

Living the dream with singer songwriter and founder of Pam Music Pam Ross

Send us a text Pam Ross has created a style of music all her own. She blends her influences of rock, americana, and country into something fans are calling Pam Music. Pam was born in Pittsburgh, PA but lived most of her life in Houston, TX where she launched her music career. She first exposed the world to her originalsongs through open mic venues. After quickly gaining a reputation as an energic performer and soulful songwriter, Pam began touring throughout Texas.Pam later moved to Nashville a...
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July 14, 2023

Living the dream with Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and former Epic/CBS Recording Artist Steve Gaspár

Send us a text The Hollywood Allstars are the brainchild and handpicked Supergroup of Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and former Epic/CBS Recording Artist, Steve Gaspár on Hammond Organ & Piano. Steve has performed with James Brown, B.B. King, Gene Cornish (the Rascals) and Peter Criss (KISS). Gaspár has put together music’s supergroup of session royalty for The Hollywood Allstars release “FIELD OF GRACE” on Deko Entertainment. Featuring vocalist Tommy Bowes, who for seven year...
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July 7, 2023

Living the dream with the co-founder of the rock and roll band Dead Groove Band Holly West

Send us a text Dead Groove Band is a Rock & Roll band based in Los Angeles, CA. Founded in 2020 by Fred Aching & Holly West, with Peruvian guitarist and producer Cesar Salaverry. The band tracked their first 2 singles in Lima, Perú - “Maverick” and “The Book Of The Dead” In 2022 Dead Groove signed with Rock Avenue Records USA, and returned to Lima, Peru to record their full length - debut record. This record was released on March 30th, 2023. Dead Groove Band is: Holly West - Bass and Vocals - K...
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July 4, 2023

Living the dream with singer songwriter, Professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University Wally Bartfay

Send us a text Dr. Wally Bartfayis currently a Professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario,Canada. He is also affectionately known as the “Rock N’ Prof” by his students, because he often plays original songs that he has written prior to thecommence of lectures to create certain vibes and buzzes in his classes. His music has appeared on World Indie Music Chart lists top 2; Euro Indie MusicChart lists top 5 and, BWNR music l...
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July 2, 2023

Living the dream with trauma recovery mentor and human trafficking survivor Amanda Blackwood

Send us a text When Amanda finally managed to get away from the man who was trafficking her she was thirty-one years old and didn’t know what she’d gone through even had a name, much less how to deal with the pain of feeling like a broken person, unworthy of love and filled with so much anger. On a freezing cold day in 2018 she saw former trafficked people standing strong and showing their beautiful resiliency on a stage at an anti-trafficking event. At that moment she finally knew what her pur...
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June 26, 2023

Living the dream with author, speaker, and founder of the Magic Minds podcast and Foundation Matt Burke

Send us a text Matt Burke is the founder of the Magic Minds podcast and Foundation “Stories that have the Power to Inspire”. Matts aim and intentions in life are to inspire people of all ages to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence to improve their own mental and physical health and well-being. Matts professional background and qualifications are, a BSc in Sports science and Health, transformational leadership, twelve years of neuro rehabilitation, training facilitation and design, fit...
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June 19, 2023

Living the dream with behavioral therapist and founder of the non-profit organization Fortitude Nicole Davis

Send us a text Nicole David had aBrutal childhood at the hands of a mentally ill parent. Still she managed to scrap her way into a respectable career in the legal vertical and with Silicon Valley Corporate. At 52 Nicole realized that if she didn't leave Corporate America, she would likely end her life. It was a sobering realization, but Nicole knew she couldn't go on the same way she always had. Nicole floundered for a few years while trying to "find herself" but landed on working with kids as ...
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June 11, 2023

Living the dream with author, speaker, and Executive Mental Health Advocate Nick Jonsson

Send us a text I'd like to introduce you to the #1 International Best Selling Author & Award-Winning Speaker, Leadership Keynote Speaker, Executive Mental Health Advocate, Nick Jonsson, Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia — a confidential peer group network providing more than 800 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receiv...
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June 2, 2023

Living the dream with author, speaker, and Executive Mental Health Advocate Nick Jonsson

Send us a text I'd like to introduce you to the #1 International Best Selling Author & Award-Winning Speaker, Leadership Keynote Speaker, Executive Mental Health Advocate, Nick Jonsson, Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore — a confidential peer group network providing more than 600 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn ...
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May 31, 2023

Living the dream with 9/11 and Covid survivor Christina Ray Stanton

Send us a text Christina Ray Stanton has been given a gift that no one would want—the chance to speak from the inside of the two most shattering events to hit our country in the past century. 9/11 and a near-fatal battle with Covid. Surviving both those calamities helped her to live life better. She has written award-winning books on both of those journeys.www.christinaraystanton.com
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May 10, 2023

Living the dream with soulmate coaches Mark and Lynetta

Send us a text Relationship coaches Mark and Lynetta, also known as "The Soulmate Coaches," share their expertise on how to create and maintain a soulmate level Transforming Failed Relationships into Soulmate Love: Insights from Relationship Coaches Mark and LynettaWith over 25 years of experience and $150,000 invested in workshops, training, and coaching, Mark and Lynetta have the tools to guide people on their quest to ultimate love.The Soulmate Coaches are passionate about sharing their wisd...
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May 3, 2023

Living the dream with blues singer, founder of prunes are sexy, and cancer survivor Rhayne Thomas

Send us a text Rhayne Thomas is a musician and voluntary cancer spokesperson/fundraiser since 1976 and an 11 year Survivor herself. Rhayne is the creator of “PrunesAreSexy!” and “Prunes! Making YOU Run 4 breast cancer!” wellness development through positive living, laughter and Prunes! Rhayne have definitely had some hardships but she keeps on going! Please feel free to Google me and check out PrunesAreSexy.com for more info!www.prunesaresexy.com
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April 24, 2023

Living the dream with author, life coach, and childhood trauma survivor Yvonne Sandomir

Send us a text Yvonne Sandomir knows what it's like to face challenges. As a survivor of childhood trauma, she wants to be a catalyst for others to overcome suffering and provide hope and inspiration for trauma victims everywhere, showing that healing is possible with time and effort. Her story will surely resonate with anyone who has ever felt helpless in the face of adversity. Yvonne is a survivor of sexual abuse, incest, parental domestic abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, and dysfunctional ...
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April 21, 2023

Living the dream with author, artist, and former federal inmate Elizabeth Mikotowicz

Send us a text In her 20's she bareley survived a very violent relationship, he assaulted her with a wooden dowel and you could see her skull when it happened. The Drs gave her opioids, when she refused they threatened her with child protective services because she was pregnant and refusing medical advice. She Was told she was on to small a dose to get addicted. Eventually she went to the DV shelter and was turned away, they said her injury was to severe and it put the other women in danger. Sh...
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April 19, 2023

Living the dream with post traumatic hood disorder expert King Ruler

Send us a text King Ruler has seen his share of tough times in life being a native of South Central Los Angeles. In 2019, his world was shaken to its core. He lost his house, his business tanked, and his wife left him. After hearing himself explain his life in a few therapy sessions shortly thereafter, he began to realize how traumatic his experiences were versus how normalized it was in the hood environment he came from. He then began the internal quest to discover what had driven his choices ...
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April 17, 2023

Living the dream with writer, speaker, and mental health advocate Maggie Kelly

Send us a text Maggie Kelly is a writer who focuses on mental health and personal development. After a seventh-grade course in biology, she became fascinated with genetics and what shapes a human. She decided to learn all about the human psyche and obtained her B.S. in Psychology. Maggie has struggled with depression since her young teens. Her life trajectory changed after having a psychotic break and hitting rock bottom at 26. Following a 3-month stint in the mental hospital, she found the hel...
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