Stories that Empower
Stories that provide hope, inspire and empower.
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420 Kay A. Oliver
11/18/2024
420 Kay A. Oliver
Kay didn't allow her cancer journey nor the loss of her job to define her. She rebranded herself as an award winning author. Kay is passionate about presenting good, wholesome stories to her audiences. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: it's ok to ask for help we can get through a lot, if we are consistent find a supportive team give of ourselves tags: Kay A. Oliver, award winning author, Road to Elysium, a heartfelt story of self-forgiveness, bold verdicts, generosity and a neighborhood, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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419 Janet Kathleen Ettele
11/11/2024
419 Janet Kathleen Ettele
Janet experienced a variety of setbacks and challenges, including her parents' divorce and later her own divorce. All along, she feels that she's had the good luck of meeting pivotal and supportive people in her life. Janet turns to meditation and journaling for healing and empowerment. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: life has a way of working out we have the divine within us practice and do things for the benefit of all remain open have a sense of what's important honor our values learn to cultivate mindfulness tags: Janet Kathleen Ettele, writer, author, musician, coach, How Joyous Effort Works, How Generosity Works, How the Root of Kindness Works, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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418 Robert Markowitz
11/04/2024
418 Robert Markowitz
Robert realized that his career as a criminal lawyer was not bringing him joy. He did not feel. Robert was bold enough and gained the courage to leave the law practice. He chose to follow his heart. Robert followed his passion and became an entertainer for children. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: put happiness first it is challenging to please others search for the self value spontaneity tags: Robert Markowitz, novelist, guitar guy, funster, Clown Shoes, Don't Sneeze Choo Choo Train, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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417 Dr. Win
10/28/2024
417 Dr. Win
Dr. Win considers himself a two-time immigrant. First, he fled his homeland with his parents, then, he immigrated to the US as an adult. Dr. Win pursued his passion and became a leading endodontist. However, he realized that it came with a cost ... his time and health. Now, Dr. Win is on a new journey to share to teach others how they can thrive while managing their own time and health. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: the journey teaches us in order to thrive, one must first survive protect our time and health jealously one teaches to learn tags: Dr. Win Nguyen, leading endodontist, founder of Polaris Dental Specialists, DAWTS, Root Camp, and the Love All Foundation, writer, author, Time + Health, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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416 Susen Edwards
10/21/2024
416 Susen Edwards
Eva's story of hope, adventure and human interest is brought to life by fiction and memoir writer, Susen Edwards. It was a pleasure speaking with Susen ... a return guest! You've got to check out her interview. Susen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: practice empathy listen without judgement trust in something larger than ourselves will is stronger than the substance never give up believe in ourselves self love is key tags: Susen Edwards, fiction and memoir writer, author, Lookin' for Love, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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415 Melissa Connelly
10/19/2024
415 Melissa Connelly
Melissa's husband passed away, when she was in her mid 40s. She knew she had to go on for her children. Initially, Melissa found herself on autopilot. She had a realization that she needed to live for herself, because life mattered to her. Melissa always wanted to be a novelist, so she took a bold leap of faith and became a writer/author/novelist. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: live for ourselves we need boundaries change and growth are always possible even a small step at a time gets us through it life is constant change we have the agency to make the changes we want to see in our lives tags: Melissa Connelly, writer, author, novelist, What Was Lost, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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414 Siavash Fashi
10/14/2024
414 Siavash Fashi
Siavash grew up during wartime and conflict. He found bodybuilding to be a source of hope and inspiration. Seeing a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger provided the inspiration that he needed. His journey was yet from over. Siavash overcame numerous life challenges and setbacks, before he eventually found Sixpax Gym. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: focus on just one thing at a time to do one thing, don't overwhelm yourself only your effort matters be ready to adapt stay curious evaluate your thoughts re-evaluate your belief system periodically giving back will come to you don't deviate from your goal tags: Siavash Fashi, founder, SixPax Gym, bodybuilder, entrepreneur, writer, author, Small Gym Big Results, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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413 Shaun Hayes
10/07/2024
413 Shaun Hayes
After breaking the law, Shaun suffered tremendous consequences. As a result, he lost family, friends, fortunate and freedom. Shaun feels fortunate that he was able to come back from his fall from grace. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: life is about the culture that you choose to live failure is only an event there's nothing we can't overcome we set our own limits you can accomplish anything you can come back from failure look for success in everyday ask ourselves: what have we done that's right? be absolute in boundaries tags: Shaun Hayes, Best Selling Author, The Gray Choice, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Felon, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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411 Susie Kundrat
10/05/2024
411 Susie Kundrat
Susie has always found herself to be passionate about lifelong wellbeing. In her journey as a Registered Dietitian and a university professor, she identified a gap in the health industry. Susie decided to pursue her passion and founded Eat, Move, Group, where she provides guidance and clarity to move from science to simple. Her plan provides a foundation with flexibility. Susie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: nurturing ourselves is key give ourselves permission to prioritize the groove package wellness that resonates with people tags: Susan Kundrat, registered dietician and wellness expert, award-winning college professor, enthusiastic advocate for inclusive health and wellness, speaker, author, Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness & Wellness, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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412 Dr. Wendolyn Slattery
10/05/2024
412 Dr. Wendolyn Slattery
Having a close relationship with her creator enabled Wendy to receive guidance at various points of her life, including attending medical school so late in life and healing from terminal cancer. She chosen to retire from her career as an Infectious Disease physician and began to write about her journey. This enabled her to tell her story to her grandchildren about leaving them with her legacy. Wendy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: if you have a God-driven desire, go for it learn how to live at the edge of the unseen world strive to hear the voice of God look at the desire of your heart look at science from the creator's view tags: Dr. Wendolyn Slattery, Infectious Disease physician, writer, author, The Edge of the Unseen World, a doctor's journey from the imaginary to the impossible, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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410 Tara Fields
09/30/2024
410 Tara Fields
Tara noticed negligence in the military. She chose to take off the uniform and speak truth to power, to force change about mental health. She helps others tell their stories of being cast aside. Tara shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: speak truth to power emotion makes us human see the human factor tags: Tara Fields, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), PTSD therapy, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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409 Gregory S. Works
09/23/2024
409 Gregory S. Works
Gregory is a survivor and two-time kidney transplant recipient. He noticed an unmet need in the market, so he chose to write a book about his experience, to help others navigate major health challenges. Gregory shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: don't let the moment overwhelm you put together a plan seek faith be immersed in society tags: Gregory S. Works, Triumph, Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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408 Linda Magoon
09/16/2024
408 Linda Magoon
Linda broke free from an abusive marriage. She rediscovered her love of hiking, which helped her feel free and be empowered. Linda shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: start small action is rewarded it's never too late to start over spend time in nature tags: Linda Magoon, author, environmentalist, outdoor enthusiast, Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace, Healing, and Self-Discovery Atop New Hampshire’s 48 White Mountain Summits, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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407 Nancy Joie Wilkie
09/09/2024
407 Nancy Joie Wilkie
Nancy Joie Wilkie's life fell apart. She rekindled her faith, which gave her the strength to go on. Nancy recovered and rebuilt her life. She climbed out of the darkness and into the light. Nancy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we are perfect God loves us anyway the universe gives us what we want be honest with ourselves what we think about, expands let go and trust the universe believe we haven't reached the end yet learn to accept tags: Nancy Joie Wilkie, Mindsights, Original Creations for Original Minds, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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406 Nathaniel X. Arnold
09/02/2024
406 Nathaniel X. Arnold
Growing up in the segregated South, Nathaniel overcame struggles of racism. Additionally, he is a two-time cancer survivor. Nathaniel feels that his strong faith got him through his life challenges. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: look out for others walk in faith leave our legacy take time to appreciate people accept others with judgement listen and care about people tags: Nathaniel X. Arnold, My Story, His Glory, author, entrepreneur, respected church elder, His Glory Publishing, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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405 Andrea Torrey Balsara
08/26/2024
405 Andrea Torrey Balsara
This is a powerful story about someone that experienced trauma as a child. Andrea shares her journey of transformation of someone that felt shame as a victim into someone that is empowered. Writing and illustrating have enabled her to find her creative outlet. Andrea shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: no one is an island there is light keep going, there is hope we always have the key to the light find the inner peace connect to something bigger than us tags: Andrea Torrey Balsara, award-winning children's and young adult author/illustrator, motivational speaker, energy medicine practitioner, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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404 Glenda Goodrich
08/24/2024
404 Glenda Goodrich
Feeling that she had a lot to reckon with, Glenda turned to nature and healed her wounds. She discovered vision questing, which led her to claim the title of artist for herself. In this episode, Glenda talks about her journey and also elaborates on vision questing. She shares the following nuggets of wisdom: ask ourselves "Are we living on purpose?" we are powerful and wise listen to our inner knowing spend time in nature forge our own path nature is a powerful teacher tags: Glenda, Goodrich, mixed media Artist, Art Doula, SoulCollage® facilitator, writer, author, Solo Passage 13 Quests 13 Questions, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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403 Ryland Hormel
08/19/2024
403 Ryland Hormel
Ryland's passion for photography and love for the outdoors enabled him to travel extensively to connect with people through concepts like freedom and meaning. He is a professional photographer, published author and he hosts retreats with like-minded people. Ryland shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: connect with the world around us we have a lot in common let go of attachments freedom is breaking away from constraints open up and listen questions are better than answers get curious about everything everybody has a gift to share practice listening to ourselves and to others with curiosity human connection is a driver to freedom tags: Ryland, Hormel, photographer, designer, storyteller, sociological artist, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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402 David Richards
08/12/2024
402 David Richards
David talks about this journey of transitioning from a Marine Corps officer to a published author, which was his lifelong dream. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be of service to others, to have an impact on them we all have a journey that we're on we have something that is useful to others serve others go into the fear life happens for us, not to us it's ok to be vulnerable tags: David, Richards, military, officer, Marine, Corps, yoga, instructor, writer, author, Love Letters to the Virgin Mary, The Resurrection of King David, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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401 Rebecca Rosenberg
08/05/2024
401 Rebecca Rosenberg
After fires in Northern California destroyed her home and lavender farm, Rebecca recreated herself from nothing and became author. Today, she writes books about real women that have reinvented themselves. Rebecca shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we can survive against all odds it's about the desire in our hearts to make it happen follow your heart don't be afraid of your vision don't give up tags: Rebecca, Rosenberg, champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of historical novels, Madame Pommery, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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400 Melissa Giberson
07/29/2024
400 Melissa Giberson
When Melissa noticed that she was mesmerized by the sight of a woman, she chose to start on a journey to see if she really knew herself. She knew there was something missing in her life and she asked for help. Melissa acknowledged her same sex attraction and this began a journey of self discovery. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: look inward we're always evolving as we grow, we gain wisdom revisit things with a new perspective find your people our stories matter tags: Melissa, Giberson, author, Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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399 Belinda Ellsworth
07/22/2024
399 Belinda Ellsworth
Belinda took a bold leap of faith and left a very lucrative sales position to start her own speaking business. Initially, it was challenging, but she stuck with it. Belinda chose to get in front as many people as she could. Today, she enables others to be self-employed and empowered. don't give up on your dream be intentional always remain a student hire the right people every time you're learning, you're growing consider what others see in you anyone can follow their dreams if they show up every day it's about how you show up take pause in what other people see in you follow our dreams show up every day make clear cut decisions and move forward everything we do is about relationships we can do hard things tags: Belinda, Ellsworth, coach, speaker, business, professional, entrepreneur, Work from Your Happy Place, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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398 Catie Harris
07/15/2024
398 Catie Harris
As a nurse, Catie felt that she lost purpose and grew frustrated. She met nurses that had their own businesses, which she found eye opening. This enabled her to launch "NursePreneurs", which harnesses the expertise of nurses and empowers them. Catie has found purpose again, as she continues to learn and grow. tags: Catie, Harris, PhD, MBA, RN, nurse, entrepreneur, business, NursePreneurs, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com
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397 Andrew Daniel
07/08/2024
397 Andrew Daniel
Andrew's childhood was filled with turmoil, where he struggled with bullying, felt trapped in a victim mindset and had thoughts of suicide. He was faced with two options: either to end it or to choose to whatever it took. So, Andrew chose to embark on a journey of healing and transformation. He discovered who he was and learned about entrepreneurship and business. Today, Andrew helps others through deep and advanced transformations in their lives. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: responsibility is the antidote to victimhood it's not just what we think, it's what's in our body take action in the world surrender our egos tags: Andrew, Daniel, author, spiritual, teacher, director, Center for Cinesomatic Development, Awaken to Your True Self, Holistic Sex, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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396 Jenell Jones
07/01/2024
396 Jenell Jones
When Jenell noticed that Mercy, a child who suffered abuse and trauma, needed a home, she chose to adopt her as her own daughter. She shares her daughter's story of inspiration. Jenell shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: children need a voice and advocates no matter what, we should be grateful accept what we have been given we are going to go on tomorrow is a new day it can get better we can learn how to navigate through challenges we are much more stronger than we think we are tags: Jenell Jones, writer, author, Shattered, education entrepreneur, childcare and early learning centers, children who experience trauma in low-income areas, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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395 Liz Kitchens
06/24/2024
395 Liz Kitchens
Liz identified a need and chose to serve at risk teens in underserved communities. Through creative expression, she enabled them to find an oasis amidst their lives of hardship and to think bigger about their lives. Additionally, Liz conducts workshops and seminars on creativity for Lady Boomers (women of the Baby Boomer generation). She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: creative thinking is transformative make something out of nothing navigate the second half of our lives good things in life are hard taking risks is good for us, as it promotes flexible thinking and openness tags: Liz, Kitchens, writer, author, artist, Be Brave. Lose the Beige: Finding Your Sass After Sixty, Lady Boomers, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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394 Roberta S. Kuriloff
06/17/2024
394 Roberta S. Kuriloff
Growing up in an orphanage, Roberta felt she didn't have choices. She had aspirations and dreamt of being superwoman. Roberta chose to have hope and survived by seeking purpose. Choosing to move to Maine and build her own home enabled her to find a meaningful connection to her past. Roberta shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: survive by seeking purpose share hopefulness our attitude is key we can get through difficult times ask ourselves "what can we learn from this?" choose to have hope we can find positivity out of bad situations give optimism tags: Roberta, S, Kuriloff, writer, author, speaker, community activist, attorney, Everything, Special, Framing, a, Life, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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393 Etienne Peirsman
06/10/2024
393 Etienne Peirsman
After Etienne experienced a severe infection in his heart and kidneys, he felt he couldn't survive. He panicked, because it felt like a death sentence. Etienne spent four days and nights in nature in the woods. He found that preparing to die brought him the clarity of total silence and he was able to heal his own body. Etienne shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: follow our intuition the power of touch go into the "no-mind space" when you experience touch, you become one, which is love tags: Etienne, Peirsman, Cranio, CranioSacraal, Therapie, Academy, Tantric, Aspects, of, CranioSacral, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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392 Suzanne Marriott
06/03/2024
392 Suzanne Marriott
After Suzanne's husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she found that she didn't know how to be a caregiver, initially. However, as it progressed, she felt that she entered a spiritual and psychological journey. Suzanne was determined to be the best caregiver to her spouse. Consequently, as a result of their trust growing, she found that their marriage improved. Suzanne shares these nuggets of life wisdom: meet challenges that come up tap into our spiritual practices rely on our intuitions our self worth is more than our roles as caregivers tags: Suzanne, Marriott, author, Watching, for, Dragonflies, A, Caregiver's, Transformative, Journey, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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391 Michael Glauser
05/27/2024
391 Michael Glauser
Michael teaches entrepreneurship. He is so passionate about entrepreneurship, that he travels 4,000 miles by bicycle across America to interview community leadership who have built thriving organizations. Michael is currently training for another 4000-mile ride across the United States. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have a strong, engaging purpose be driven by something bigger than ourselves purpose drives perseverance and passion give back to our communities find a team of mentors hire for character make a contribution and add value anyone can become an entrepreneur tags: Michael, Glauser, university, professor, organizational, consultant, author, entrepreneur, Pedaling, to, End, Poverty, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com
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