Never Ever Give Up Hope

Melissa Weaver is an author and Licensed Clinical Social worker who has committed her work to helping others.  She is a facilitator of grief support groups, inspirational speaker for TMI consulting, adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University and she provides various volunteer services. In August of 2013, Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer and her life changed forever.  Her memoir was written to help anyone who wants to change their focus and their life.   Her interview was encouraging to anyone who has suffered a loss of any type.  It was motivating to all of us who want to Be More, Give More, Connect More and Do More for ourselves and for others.   Melissa also shared how to deal with grief and that we need to realize there is no time limit to grief.     To Create Change Be the Change      

Millie Leung is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker.  Her passions are in entrepreneurship, financial education, and women empowerment. Her mission is to help individuals to start a business and be able to escape the rat race.   Millie followed the traditional path of success and graduated with a Masters degree and worked hard in corporate jobs for more than ten years.  She was paid well but became TIME-BROKE and STRESSED OUT. Then the economic crunch hit Millie and her husband - hard.  Millie's story of one idea that led her on a new road to success will inspire you on every level. She went from living under the US poverty line to an annual turnover in excess of TEN MILLION DOLLARS -- this she accomplished in five short years.     In her interview. she shares the struggles and the successes and believes it is possible for everyone to enjoy the same success using her step-by-step system.   Dream Big Start Small Act Now   Have a listen and change your

Exchanging hurt for hope is Dr. Sheryl Giesbrecht’s focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio personality, author of three books, and a speaker. A dynamic teacher and motivating leader, Sheryl has endured many changes and challenges. She has overcome drug addictions, cancer, and even widowhood and shares her story in her book, Get Back Up. Her latest book, Experiencing God Through His Names, answers the question: What's in a name?  Names are more than groups of letters that represent a person or identify objects.  Names are powerful.  A person's character and destiny can be influenced by his or her name.  When it comes to God, His attributes and personality support His unique and distinct names. In her interview, Sheryl walked us through those difficult years of her drug addiction, hopelessness, loneliness and trying desperately to be accepted by her peers.  She also shares her remarkable story of recovery from cancer in her bone marrow and the loss of her husband who was killed in a motorcycle

Lost, alone, hopeless are words that were part of this little girl's life.  But Marnie Grundman would not accept that life and chose to be not only a survivor, but a surthrivor!   At FIVE years old, Marnie's mother threw her out of a second story window.  She ran away from home seeking the love she needed to survive.  Marnie was a child who belonged to no one - a child lost!   Her story will grab your attention as she shares how she turned all that pain and suffering into helping others.   Artist and entrepreneur Marnie Grundman began writing as a way to release herself from the wounds of her past. She shares her life and experiences in hopes of inspiring and empowering others who have felt lost, broken and less than.   In Marnie's words:  "I decided that I was going through this hell as a kind of pre-payment for a good life. From a very young age, I always knew that better days lay ahead. Now I had an explanation as to why: I was paying up front. I decided that I was destined for greatness and I just had t

Lisa Gray is a licensed mental health counselor, minister, author, and speaker. She travels extensively speaking at women's conferences, jails, and seminars to bring awareness to the complex and emotional topic of sexual abuse. "They Don't Tell - Child Abuse:  A Mother's Perspective" is her powerful book especially for mothers who have to deal with the pain, hurt, shame, and guilt that comes with discovering that their child had been sexually abused. "Mom, if I had something to tell you, would you be a mom or would you be a friend?" Those words are forever etched into Lisa's mind when her 16-year-old daughter finally told Lisa that her stepfather had been sexually abusing her since she was in the third grade. This is the day Lisa's life changed forever and began a process of dealing with the shock, pain, guilt and shame surrounding the abuse.  She is passionate about bringing this awareness to parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who works with children whose innocence was stolen.  She is an advo

Damon DaRil Nailer is a multi-talented inspirational communicator, speaker, music producer, songwriter, recording artist, author and business owner. He has conducted over 250 speaking engagements and performances, produced six musical projects, written two inspirational books, and one nonfiction book. He has been featured on TV shows, podcasts, radio shows, newspapers, magazines, and various online publications.   In Damon's words:     You Are Not Responsible for Results -  You Are Responsible for Taking Action   Do you wonder what your dominant gift is?  Ask yourself these questions:   1)  What am I skilled at? 2)  What do I like doing? 3)  What do I do so others can receive satisfaction? 4)  If I didn't get paid for it, would I still receive satisfaction? This is one interview you do not want to miss -- it will inspire and encourage you to accomplish the great things you want to do!

Laura Wellington is an award-winning children's television creator, a successful technology-media entrepreneur, an author of the Four-Star Diet and a full-time mom to five children.    Laura was widowed at 35 years old and had to pick up the pieces, move forward and stay strong for her five children while managing her business.    Since then she has dedicated herself to making the world a better place for ALL -- in ways that now include spearheading THREAD MB.     THREAD MB combines interviews from leading social media mom Influencers with interviews from leading celebrities.  They are bridging the gap to better the world...together.   Check THREAD MB out here, especially is you are a mom or a blogger!   You will want to get involved with THREAD MB and Laura when you listen to her interview

Leah Graham started playing the piano at the age of 4 four years old making up her own compositions.  Leah was raised by her grandmother and music became her passion to escape the pain of an absent mother and father.   At 16, Leah was in a near-fatal car accident with a semi-truck and was in recovery for over a year.  Her hand was broken in seven places and she was told she would never play the piano again.   She never ever gave up hope and has become a successful pianist whose music has been placed in the T V show, "Law and Order." She was one of the nominees for the film "Absent" and currently has other television and movie projects in the works.  

Tara Massan is a life coach and a writer who has been featured in LifeHack, Womanitely, HER magazine, Huffington Post, Elite Daily and featured in the Wall Street Journal.   Tara created "Be Moved" because she knows what it is like to live with negativity and no direction in life; to feel lost and powerless to do anything about changing that.   Since launching Be Moved in December of 2015, I’ve personally connected with hundreds of readers, and I’ve realized this is something that many of us have in common:  we allow negativity and limiting beliefs about the past, present and future limit our potential and happiness in the present. And even though we want our lives to change for the better, we don’t how to live a life that doesn’t revolve around our former limiting beliefs.  So instead, we keep living with the same limiting beliefs and allowing negativity in our lives – the end result is living a life rooted in pain. The great news is that we are in charge of what happens next.  We are in charge of ou

S. T. Wilkinson lost everything after a debilitating car crash:  health, job, social network, abilities, stability, joy, income and......the list goes on.  She picked herself up, began a new career but her life-partner became abusive, not handling the transition.   She had to flee for her life, leave her country and everything she owned.  But her story does not end there. S.T. Wilkinson is the author of the upcoming book ‘Obstacle Buster ™ - How To Create Big & Bold Shifts For Lifelong Success.’   A creative motivator, breakthrough strategist, and excellence coach, she receives outstanding international references from top-level professionals.    S. T.'s Message  It's okay to be yourself and be 'different It's okay to say "No" and mean it    It's okay to be a very strong woman and stay feminine   It's okay to be human and make mistakes   It's okay to fail.....and start over   It's okay to create the life you want to live   IT IS WORTH IT             Want

Mary L. Schmidt is an artist and author of 12 books, including her inspiring memoir When Angels Fly. When you listen to her interview, it will grip at your heart strings.  Cry with her as she shares her story and relates with so many who have lost a child -- Mary lost two little angels and understands the pain.   When Angels Fly is the story about a woman who was able to rise above an extremely abusive childhood and marriage, to learn faith, love, and motherhood from her own son’s courageous fight with cancer. It provides an illuminating example of how women who are in physically, mentally and emotionally abusive relationships can successfully escape even in the most challenging of times.   

Gina Horkey is a professional writer and online business marketing consultant with a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Her passion it to help freelancers gear up to quit their day jobs and take their side hustles full-time. She offers an on-line course on the steps to take to realize your dream as a freelance writer - and getting paid to follow your passion. Do you like to write? Do you want the freedom to choose when and where you work? Maybe you’ve considered becoming a freelance writer, but weren’t sure how to you get started. The advice she explores during her interview is: 1. Get Started 2. Why Not You? Why Not Now? You have unlimited potential 3. Focus on the BEST possible outcome instead of the worst. In Make Money as a Freelance Writer, Gina Horkey and Sally Miller share the exact steps you need to take to start a freelance writing business from scratch. You’ll discover how to land your first paying client, even if you’re starting from zero.  Follow the seven st

Yvonne Ortega is a bilingual professional speaker, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and the author of Moving from Broken to Beautiful:  9 Life Lessons to Help You Move Forward and Finding Hope for Your Journey through Breast Cancer. One of the books in her Moving from Broken to Beautiful deals with forgiveness.  In her interview, she shares the misconceptions about forgiveness which make it very difficult, if not impossible, to forgive.   Yvonne not only survived but thrived after a domestic violence marriage, divorce, single parenting, breast cancer, multiple car accidents, and multiple deaths in the family within weeks of one another including the death of my only child. She understands tragedy and why we must forgive those who have hurt us, in order to move forward. Moving from Broken to Beautiful: 9 Life Lessons to Help You Move Forward, includes a chapter entitled “Admit Your Mistakes.” I knew then I would write a third book in the Moving from Broken to Beautiful series, and it would be on forgiven

Dr. Reggie R. Padin is an author, speaker, and executive coach. His academic credentials include a Master of Divinity and an MBA in Organizational Management and a Doctorate in Education.  BUT.....he is so much more.  Dr. Padin's mission is all about helping people overcome their "Dumpster Moments" and to go beyond their limitations.  These can be self-imposed limitations which include fears, doubts, confusion, economic problems, emotional turmoil, and toxic relationships.  These dumpster moments can paralyze you. If you or anyone you know, need inspiration to believe in themselves and to recognize their God-given potential.....you MUST listen to Dr. Padin's stimulating, challenging and informative interview.   Click on the arrow to listen to Dr. Padin reveal the single most important question each of us must ask ourselves. In his first book, Get Out Of The Dumpster!  A True Story on Overcoming Limitations, Dr. Padin shares his incredible story of how he, as a high-school dropout and dumpster div

"When the pain of staying in debt is greater than the pain of changing your spending - that is when you will make a change."  Lauren Gruetman Lauren Gruetman is a wife, mom of four, and a RECOVERING SPENDER. She is a personal finance expert who is a regular guest on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Rachel Ray and many more. She is the author of The Recovering Spender and shares her step-by-step program on how to curb a shopping addiction.  Her desire is that her readers and listeners to this interview can live a debt-free life. She will teach you that when it comes to managing your finances, "YOU CAN DO THIS!" After learning how to curb her spending habits, Lauren Greutman shares her hard-earned knowledge on how to get out of debt and live without the financial pressures that many people face today. To listen to Lauren's tips and helps on how to live a DEBT-FREE life, click on the arrow below.           

Kathy Collard Miller is an author, counselor and international speaker.  Her books include Never Ever Be the Same:  A New You Starts Today.   Kathy shares her story of how she came to grips with her anger and changed her life.  She had been an abusive mother to her little girl and hid it from her husband.  She hated her life and couldn't grasp the strength to control herself.   When she determined the underlying causes of her anger, her relationship with her family was restored.  She shares that journey from pain to triumph in this interview and her books. Kathy's speaking engagements have taken her to eight foreign countries and over 31 states.  She has appeared on many TV shows and is a co-founder of AWSA, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. Every mother needs to hear her story.  Every woman can relate in some way to Kathy. You will thoroughly enjoy her interview  

  Julie Ann Sullivan is known as a revolutionary and works with organizations that want to create a workplace environment where people are productive, engaged and appreciated. Julie Ann is an ATTITUDE ENHANCER, a speaker, trainer, and leadership coach.  She is the founder of Learning Never Ends, whose purpose is to crate a more positive culture, one....person....at a time. Her podcast, Mere Mortals, explains that each one of us mere mortals has a super power.  It is fun, enlightening, and motivating as was her interview here.  During her interview, she made valid points that each one of us can use to change our attitude and.....our life.  How to live with perseverance and patience  Do you recognize it when you are in a hole? How to get out of the rut that is dragging you down LEARNING NEVER ENDS Are you a cockeyed optimist?  

On April 1, 2000, while Angela was in Japan on military duty, her husband and four children were involved in a fatal car crash. The Alexander’s car fell 25 feet off the highway and landed upside down on top of two parked vehicles with people inside.    The people in their vehicles were extremely shaken up but survived! Sadly her two eight-year-old sons didn't survive. But the story does not end there. One of the many miracles was although Murice and Roger passed instantly at the scene, they had both written goodbye letters to their family above and beyond their age or grade levels.  You will not want to miss listening to this amazing story. "The healing of your broken heart is not an indication that you no longer miss or love your loved ones" ~ Angela Alexander   "If You Are Going Through Hell, Don't Stop and Take a Selfie"  ~ Angela Alexander   Miracles in Action is a compelling story of triumph in the face of unspeakable tragedy. It will bring you to tears and it will make you s

Paul Mitton has worked in video and film production for the past 30 years.  But the story he wants to share here will touch your heart for it involves losing his wife to cancer. Paul found his soul mate later in life, got married and soon discovered they were going to have a baby -- his wife was 47 years old. When their son was six months old, his wife lost her battle to breast cancer. In his interview, Paul shares how he has coped with raising a little boy on his own. But more importantly, he talks about his quest to bring the message of health awareness across the globe.   On his website, he gives you tips to living healthy and links to cures for cancer.   Another message he wants to shout is:     Cherish every moment - we are not promised tomorrow   Put your phone down when you're home   Spend time with your family, not your favorite sports team   Have a date night every week (kids included), and as a couple every month  

Alan has a BA in Political Science and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut Law School.  He has practiced law for 35 years and was Chief Counsel for the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.  He was on the Board of Directors ofLifelong Learning Centers, a company operating educational programs for children living in various federally assisted apartment complexes.     He is the author of Crocodile Mothers Eat Their Young which is a novel based on his experiences as a foster parent.  He and his wife, Barbara, became foster parents in the late 1990s and do workshops aimed at foster parents of teenagers.   Barbara was a school teacher who saw the need for more caring foster parents and works with Alan as advocates for these lost kids.  You may listen to her interview by clicking here.