Marissa Levin Episode 2 Story – My Generational Legacy
Overcomers Overcoming
Marissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the...
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Micah Marshall Episode 1 – Let's Change Autism Together!
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Nothing made sense in Micah Marshall’s life until he discovered he was on the spectrum when he was 22 years old. You might relate to that if you have been diagnosed late as well. Several tests were done when he was three due to some behavioral symptoms without explanation. Micah’s mission is to help everyone know they are deeply valued and discover their potential through personal growth and success! For Micah, autism isn't a different way of seeing the world: it's a marring of the human brain and psyche that produces a traumatized life experience. There are many good things we,...
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Alan Lazaros Episode 2 – My Need for Emotional Health Therapy
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Alan Lazaros is a business coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker specializing in helping businesses maximize their growth, impact, and profitability online. He believes in a heart-driven approach to inspiring, motivating, and educating others on what is required to reach the next level. When he was two years old, his father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, he questioned everything he was doing in life. It was a moment of comprehensive introspection to determine his worth and direction. He asked who he was and the choices he was...
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Dr. Matthew Zakreski Episode 3 – Neurodiverse and Neurotypical People Working Together
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Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD, is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken over 400 times worldwide about supporting neurodivergent people. Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He co-founded The Neurodiversity Collective, which provides therapy, IQ testing, coaching, and...
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Dr. Fidele Sebahizi – Life From the Ashes
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Dr. Fidele Sebahizi grew up in a poor African village, living and surviving an ethnically motivated massacre in a United Nations refugee camp of Gatumba in Burundi, Africa. Fidele overcame life obstacles as an immigrant in the United States to achieve the American dream. He became the first immigrant to join and work for the Abilene Police Department (APD) in Texas as a police officer and the first member of his ethnic group, the Banyamulenge, in the United States to serve the American community in such a capacity. While working for the APD, Fidele earned multiple degrees: a B.A. in Creative...
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Michaela Cox Episode 2 – GRACE Through Grief
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Michaela Cox was born blind and widowed early by the love of her life in her second marriage. She is now a single mother and author. She is a multi-published author and speaker. She writes on various passionate topics and often takes from her life experience and journey. She is the author of five series, including 'Take a Sip, Take a Breath and Go...' series on motherhood, "Before the Clock Strikes Midnight" series on parenting and leaving a legacy for our babies, "Scripture, Spirituality and Our Culture" on our faith, beliefs, scripture and our culture, "We the People - Defining and...
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Lisa Lynch Episode 1 – My Journey of Recovery
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Lisa Lynch’s journey to recovery began after she was in a boating accident and suffered a spinal cord and pelvis injury that left her dependent on a wheelchair. She soon learned that sand and wheels don't mix well. She also learned that she didn’t think she could enjoy the beach life any longer. Her 13-year (as of this writing) healing journey took her on many different paths. She discovered solutions to enjoy life again and get back to the water. Lisa's Beach Highways was formed in 2019 to offer accessibility/inclusion to those who love the salt life! She is an advocate and her vision is...
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 2 - Adapting to Talented Neurodiverse People
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed...
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Paul Granger Episode 1 – I Prayed for and “Claimed” a Different Result
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Paul Granger describes his emotions and learning from his life experiences of enduring a stillborn childbirth and job termination from a toxic ministry experience. He and his wife prayed fervently for God to restore or create a heartbeat for their child in the womb of his wife. They prayed for and “claimed” that God could and would make a heartbeat. That did not happen. So, did God not hear or not care about their prayer? This resulted in a time of deep introspection from which they gained insights into God and oneness with Him. Following that experience, he experienced a job termination...
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Jordan Wilson - Winning the War Through Surrender
Overcomers Overcoming
Jordan Wilson is a modern-day prodigal son. He was raised in a Christian family with wholesome values. He felt somewhat protected and isolated from the world at an earlier age. Accordingly, he thought he needed to experience the world by engaging in different life events. That included drugs and alcohol. Through his mother’s prayers and fasting and his revitalized life in Jesus Christ, he developed a tenacious attitude to reverse his addiction and live his life for Christ. That transformation began on March 27, 2016 (his dad’s birthday). He chronicles his past life and his transformation...
info_outlineBrittney Phillips is a certified life coach, certified stepparent coach, and founder of Blending Bravely, a coaching and education company specializing in empowering women of faith in blended families. With a heartfelt commitment to helping moms in blended families find peace, strengthen their sanity, and deepen their faith, Brittney offers a transformative approach that fosters strong connections within stepfamilies. Drawing from her own experience as a former educator and blending her own family, Brittney brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women of faith in blended families. Through her tailored online courses and personalized 1:1 coaching, she guides and supports her clients to gain confidence, clarity, and resilience. These women are empowered to positively impact their blended family dynamic and all aspects of their lives by strengthening themselves. Brittney's ultimate goal is to help 1,000 blended families stay together and thrive, joining the 30% of blended family couples with successful, long-lasting marriages. Her unique approach, her journey, and unwavering faith position her as a valuable resource for women of faith navigating the complex challenges of blending families. You can learn more about Brittney at www.blendingbravely.com, https://www.amazon.com/arya/webplayer?ref_=adbl_podcast_cloudplayer_dt&asin=B0CSWM55J4&useRelativeUrl=true&amazonAsin=B0CSWLM37N&marketplaceId=AF2M0KC94RCEA&initialCPLaunch=true, and https://thestepfamilysummit.com/brittney-phillips-2023/.