Stories that Empower
Stories that provide hope, inspire and empower.
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434 Sophia Kouidou-Giles
02/17/2025
434 Sophia Kouidou-Giles
In the process of digging and sorting, she uncovered a deeper understanding of adult relationships and found resolution. Today, Sophia feels accepted and feels like she belongs. She is proud to be back home in Greece with family and friends. we can make peace and let go when we harbor a question that is personal, we should get persistent about identifying the underlying reason persistence and questioning is a good thing tags: Sophia Kouidou-Giles, award winning author, child welfare, practitioner, educator, researcher and administrator, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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433 Becky Whetstone
02/10/2025
433 Becky Whetstone
Having experienced a challenging marriage, Becky turned to a marriage therapist. However, this does not meet her needs. She felt there was a void, so Becky embarked on a journey to become a marriage and family therapist herself. By practicing compassion and authenticity, she helps couples or families that seek therapy. Becky shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: give ourselves permission be true to ourselves if you feel hopeless, don't stop looking for information knowledge can change everything tags: Becky Whetstone, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach specializing in marriage crisis counseling, I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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432 Wen Peetes
02/03/2025
432 Wen Peetes
Wen is a survivor of trauma and abuse. She talks about how she felt divine energy. This enabled Wen to experience joy that delivered her from the darkest of times. She bloomed into the courageous being that she is today, where she is able to help other souls. Wen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: everything about our story makes sense be curious to ask questions our brains enable us to stay in a protective space until we are ready to handle it we are worthy regardless of our beginnings listen in to ourselves we can focus and be deliberate about what we think practice loving yourself receive your full story ease up the judgement that we put on ourselves we are gloriously made from love everything we feel is worthy come home to the acceptance of our greatness come back and trust your intuition tags: Wen Peetes, Transformational Speaker, Rebel For A Spell, Intuitive Healing, Inner Child Healing, Heal Your Wounds, Train Your Mind, Create a New You, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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431 Mark David Gerson
01/27/2025
431 Mark David Gerson
After experiencing some bumps initially in his career, Mark David found his soul work in writing. He found himself back in the flow and his life began to have purpose again. Mark David shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there's always a chance for good news tomorrow strive to live from a place of intuition and higher wisdom find our own way trust in the infinite the miracles always show up trust and follow the voice tags: Mark David Gerson School of Writing, award-winning author, accomplished screenwriter, coach, counselor, mentor, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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430 Joan Koster
01/20/2025
430 Joan Koster
Growing up as a shy child, Joan found comfort in reading and books. Today, she brings light to and writes about amazing/forgotten women. Joan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: the importance of reading reading is a way to travel and to walk in others' shoes reading teaches us tags: Joan Koster, writer, author, historical fiction about forgotten women, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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429 Megan Edge
01/13/2025
429 Megan Edge
Megan was curious about source of her pain(s). She knew there had to be a better state of wellness. So, Megan embarked on a journey of self-discovery, healing and health. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: connect to nature the human body is intended to be in a state of grace , health and wellness we can heal trust ourselves journey back to ourselves tags: Megan Edge Healing, herbal enthusiast, holistic health, master healer, foraging expert, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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428 Kimberly Behre Kenna
01/06/2025
428 Kimberly Behre Kenna
As a shy and timid child, Kimberly escaped into nature and books, where she found solace. Therapy and journaling enabled Kimberly to heal from memories of childhood sexual abuse. Today, she is passionate about writing stories about kids overcoming challenges, finding their voices and telling their stories. Kimberly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: find solace in nature find our voice nature is a healer build empathy embrace our own voice ask for help strive to deal with heavy feelings let it be and it will pass tags: Kimberly Behre Kenna, celebrating brace girl voices, children's book author, Jett Jamison & the Secret Storm, Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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427 Robert W. Norris
12/30/2024
427 Robert W. Norris
As a young man, Robert felt he was lost and was in search of direction. So, he embarked on a journey of traveling and hitch hiking across US and Europe. This experience gave him a sense of purpose and direction. Robert pursued a desire and passion to live, work and study in a foreign country. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: the importance of the power of language don't fear the unknown, embrace it trust our intention and be open people are the same everywhere seek the road less traveled be an empathetic listener tags: Robert W. Norris, Author of Expatriate and Antiwar Fiction, college and university teacher, The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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426 Ann Marie Jackson
12/23/2024
426 Ann Marie Jackson
Ann Marie and her husband traveled throughout the world and dreamt of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They took a leap of faith and made their dreams come true. Having a service mindset, she co-founded a microlending organization, Mano Amiga, and was the former Vice President of Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in extreme poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Ann Marie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: pay attention to the needs of the people stay humble and keep learning we get more than we give tell our story and share our truth volunteering can enhance purpose we have so much wisdom to give seize the moment tags: Ann Marie Jackson is co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and former Vice President of Casita Linda, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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425 Silvia Subirana
12/19/2024
425 Silvia Subirana
Silvia experienced a gut infection due to her consumption of alcohol. Excluding alcohol from her life enabled her to take inventory and choose what she wants to allow in her life. Today, Silvia's mydry30 program enables people to have a better relationship with alcohol. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: the importance of the mind/body connection listen to the signals that the body sends us what creates happiness is connection choose what the body and mind want practice mindfulness tags: Silvia Subirana, clinical psychologist and the Head of Content Development at MyDry30, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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424 Mark Steve Porro
12/16/2024
424 Mark Steve Porro
Mark chose to fill his mom's last years of life with love, laughter and joy. He took on the responsibility of becoming her 24x7 caregiver. Mark shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: respect and care for others find the joy the importance of unconditional love and empathy wanting to feel pretty doesn't end at 90 the power of little gestures tags: Mark Steve Porro, award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a best-selling, award-winning author, A Cup of Tea on the Commode, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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423 Liz Kinchen
12/09/2024
423 Liz Kinchen
As a teenager, Liz experienced trauma and abuse, as she was groomed by someone that didn't have her best interest at heart. Through awareness, compassion, meditation and therapy, she's been able to move from a place of secrecy to healing. Liz shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: offer ourselves compassion healing is a lifelong process self compassion is very important we are worthy of love there is innate goodness within us awareness is the key to look at our problems joy is always available tags: Liz Kinchen, writer, meditation teacher, and Buddhist practitioner, Light in Bandaged Places, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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422 Janet Rudolph
12/02/2024
422 Janet Rudolph
Janet experienced trauma in her early adult years. She struggled to find a new normal. Janet felt called to shamanism for her own healing. She considers herself the wounded healer. Janet shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: healing is possible we are capable of a lot we can't change the past, but we can change our relationship to it we can be kind everyone has a different energy tags: Janet Rudolph, shamanism, mystic pagan, Desperately Seeking Persephone, When Moses Was A Shaman, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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421 Kevin Moore
11/25/2024
421 Kevin Moore
Kevin talks about how his son, who has autism, health issues and is non-verbal, is the best teacher he's ever had. For example, Kevin is able to view fear and death from a different perspective. His son's quiet presence has taught him to be still. Kevin shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be still we have our own roadmaps be in the moment while we're still here, be helpful purpose doesn't have to be grand we can be a loving, positive energy, just where we are never stop questioning tags: Kevin Moore, writer, author, Lucid Dreaming, certified Yoga teacher, Advanced Reiki Practitioner, The Book of Souls, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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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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