Are You In A Toxic Relationship? Navigate Exiting A Toxic Relationship with Rania The Rising Coach
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Are You In A Toxic Relationship? Navigate Exiting A Toxic Relationship with Rania EP | 187 In this heartfelt episode of Life’s Checkmark, I talk with Rania, a resilient relationship coach and survivor from Toronto who gets real about her upbringing, breaking cultural molds, and facing toxic relationships head-on. Together, we get honest about recognizing signs of conditional love, finding the courage to break unhealthy patterns, and the everyday process of healing and self-love. Whether you’re seeking support, feeling stuck, or looking for hope after toxic relationships, this episode...
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From Kitchen Confidence to Family Legacy: Daniela Roman’s Journey of Passion, Challenges, and Growth
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From Kitchen Confidence to Family Legacy: Daniela Roman’s Journey of Passion, Challenges, and Growth EP | 186 In this inspiring episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Daniela Roman, a powerhouse in the kitchen, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Daniela’s Delicious Delights. Daniela opens up about growing up in a traditional Italian family, launching her own catering business, and supporting her husband Emilio through both publishing and life. Her story is filled with lessons learned from self-taught hard work, family loyalty, navigating business with a spouse, and knowing when...
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Battling Thyroid Cancer, Anxiety and Desperately Searching For Joy with Courtney Hancock
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Battling Thyroid Cancer, Anxiety and Desperately Searching For Joy with Courtney Hancock EP | 185 In this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with Courtney Hancock—nurse, mom of four, podcast host, and author of "My Diamond Within." We talk about balancing motherhood, health battles, and building something meaningful even when life feels overwhelming. Courtney opens up about battling thyroid cancer, anxiety, and feeling stuck, but she also reveals how she kept moving forward, why small moments matter, and how her book is inspiring others to find hope and joy in their struggles. If...
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Finding Strength in Grief: The Power of Asking How Over Why to Heal and Thrive with Debbie Simmons
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Finding Strength in Grief: The Power of Asking How Over Why to Heal and Thrive with Debbie Simmons EP | 184 It’s Jon Emery, and in this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with Debbie Simmons for a raw, uplifting conversation about how life’s hardest moments can spark powerful change. Debbie shares her incredible story of overcoming heartbreak, building resilience after losing her quadruplets, adopting nine children, and founding a thriving ministry. Her journey is all about asking the right questions, daring to dream again, and finding true meaning beyond worldly success. We talk...
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Your 2026 Goals Depends On This
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Your 2026 Goals Depends On This In this solo episode of Life’s Checkmark, I reflect on my personal journey of growth, faith, and vision as we kick off a new year. Inspired by stories in Genesis and my own experience launching the Life's Check Mark project podcast, book, and community, I challenge you to look up, think big, and imagine your own stars in the sky. Everyone’s path is unique, and our stories can reach and inspire so many beyond what we can see. I encourage you to reflect on your vision for 2026 and take those first steps, no matter where you are. Let’s create something...
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Surviving Stroke to Inspiring Others: Stacie Jones's Journey of Hope and Purpose
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Surviving Stroke to Inspiring Others: Stacie Jones's Journey of Hope and Purpose EP | 182 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Stacie N Jones, a resilient travel agency owner whose life took a major turn after a stroke in 2022. Stacie shares her inspiring story of pushing through the challenges, her journey from corporate life to living her childhood dream, and how she helps families make lasting memories through travel. We talk about the power of gratitude, forgiveness, and patience, even when life feels overwhelming. Stacie's story is a reminder that life can reset our...
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Rising From the Ashes: Christopher Wesley’s Journey of Reinvention After the Eaton Canyon Fire
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Rising From the Ashes: Christopher Wesley’s Journey of Reinvention After the Eaton Canyon Fire EP | 181 In this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with Christopher Wesley, a creator, survivor, and inspiration. Christopher shares his experience as a fire survivor who lost his home, possessions, and sense of identity in the Eaton Canyon wildfire. We talk about grief, picking up the pieces, rebuilding not just a life but a sense of purpose, and how to help others turn their pain into hope. Christopher opens up about his childhood, hard-won life lessons, and his journey from trauma...
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Addiction and Rebuilding Life: Emilio Roman’s Journey of Redemption
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Share Your Journey on Life's Checkmark Podcast Addiction and Rebuilding Life: Emilio Roman’s Journey of Redemption EP | 180 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Emilio Roman to hear a powerful story about navigating life's toughest moments, from facing addiction to finding discipline in the Marine Corps and rediscovering the importance of faith. Emilio opens up about the real challenges he faced, his time in the military, and how community and spiritual discipline helped him turn things around. We talk about addiction, transformation, and the value of having the right people...
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What Happens When You Ignore Your Fears and Trauma with Anni Eza
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What Happens When You Ignore Your Fears and Trauma with Anni Eza EP | 179 In this episode of Life’s Checkmark, I sit down with master healer Anni Eza for an honest conversation about facing fear, doing shadow work, and breaking free from the patterns that hold us back. From her own journey of overcoming childhood challenges to guiding thousands through transformation, Anni opens up about the power that lives inside our messiest moments and shows us how feeling our feelings, honoring the present, and embracing both light and dark can lead to real change. Key Takeaways: Fear can...
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Struggling With Failure & Pain? Hear This Real Faith Comeback Story with Giselle Quintanilla EP | 178
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Struggling With Failure & Pain? Hear This Real Faith Comeback Story with Giselle Quintanilla EP | 178 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, I sit down with Giselle Quintanilla, a mom of three, an entrepreneur, and a true God woman, to talk about her powerful journey from a challenging upbringing to walking with faith and purpose. We chat honestly about the setbacks, hard lessons, and breakthrough moments that shaped her, from growing up in Patterson, New Jersey, to discovering her own grit, grace, and calling. Giselle opens up about motherhood, overcoming self-doubt, and the beauty of...
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In this solo episode of Life’s Checkmark, I reflect on my personal journey of growth, faith, and vision as we kick off a new year. Inspired by stories in Genesis and my own experience launching the Life's Check Mark project podcast, book, and community, I challenge you to look up, think big, and imagine your own stars in the sky. Everyone’s path is unique, and our stories can reach and inspire so many beyond what we can see. I encourage you to reflect on your vision for 2026 and take those first steps, no matter where you are. Let’s create something bigger than ourselves and remind each other: you’re never alone in your journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Why your vision should be as big as the stars
- The power of small actions over time
- Importance of faith and persistence
- How sharing your journey inspires others
- You’re truly not alone on this path
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