Never Ever Give Up Hope

Gregory Berge is a true champion.  He is a man of determination who has set a goal of becoming a Gold Medal winner in 2020 at the Tokyo Olympics. His journey to reach this goal has had many hurdle including overcoming severe depression and fear. He had to travel around the globe to fulfill his passion and to find his 'soul job.'   His experiences during a nuclear meltdown, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, and a tsunami had prompted him to write the book How To Find Your Soul Job. Finding his niche in life has brought him success and he wants to share his secrets with you.  

You will not want to miss this interview.  Tommy's story made such a huge impact on me that I had to sit and ponder it at great length.  It will affect you in ways you did not think possible -- I guarantee you will enjoy it immensely. Dr. Tommy Shavers is a speaker, author, minister, and teacher. He is president and co-founder of Unus Solutions Inc., a Christ-centered non-profit organization focused on practicing and promoting collaboration and teamwork as the way to make a difference.  "Show people your value, then opportunities can happen."  Dr. Tommy Shavers   He is the lead teaching minister for the Unus Solutions initiative, True River Ministries. Dr. Shavers is the president of Tommy Speak LLC., a speaking and consulting company which focuses on leadership, teamwork, and development. He is also Lead Consultant/ Partner for Atlas Group Advisors; a personal and professional consulting group for high-profile clients.  Tommy is a member of the NeuroLeadership Institute and is a contributing author to the Li

Have you ever suffered from broken dreams?   Have you ever doubted the existence of god?     After broken dreams and discouragement, Lynda Alsford thought food could satisfy her. She soon realized she was addicted and couldn't stop. Working in a large church as an evangelist, she began to lose her faith in God and soon realized she was, in fact, an atheist. Listen to her story as she shares her triumph over this downward spiral.  

Donya Zimmerman is a business consultant, certified mediator, aspiring author and public speaker. Donya received her Juris Doctorate from te University of Baltimore Law School and is a contributing writer with the Maryland Daily Examiner. She is an active blogger and is conducting workshops on business start up and female entrepreneurship. Donya knows the pain of rejection from her mother who 'gave her away' when she was 12 years old.  She had to assume the role of mother to her siblings. Donya helps women realize their goals by helping them set up their business and overcome any hurdles they may encounter.  

Judy Matejczyk is an award-winning lifemastery consultant and creator of Teacher Tips for Parents and recipient of the 2014 Dream Builder Achievement Award.   The common denominator that has helped her to overcome life's traumas is to "notice what you are noticing."  This will help you to see with new eyes.   Her website  explains how to rely on your unlimited potential and power.  She offers seminars, workshop and one-on-one coaching on her website,  Life Mastery Institute.  

Seconde Nimenya was born and raised in Central Africa.  She immigrated to North America during the civil war in Burundi.  Her family is still in Burundi, living in a country of unrest and violence.   Seconde's mission is to bring awareness of what is happening in her homeland. Seconde is an author, inspirational speaker and a Leadership Advocate holds an MPA and is fluent in three languages.   In her book and on this show, Seconde shares how to accept what has happened to you without allowing it to define who you are today.  She shares how to break the generational cycle of cultural patterns that causes people to get stuck in those ruts. She shares her secrets to empower and inspire people in a variety of venues including high schools and corporations.  

Gwendolyn Shores is a survivor of extreme abuse, suicide attempts and a teenage pregnancy. Gwendolyn had everything going against her chances of success - yet she turned her life around and now has multiple degrees including a Bachelors in Finance.  She NEVER ever gave up until she accomplished what she set her mind to do.     Experiencing abuse regularly each weekend, she learned how to rise above the negativity and use that to become strong and determined to be successful.    She now uses those experiences to educate young people on how to do the same for themselves. You won't want to miss her story:

James Littleton is a hope-filled inspirational national speaker, radio host, produced of Forming Faithful Families, a video and TV series.  He is also the father of 19 children.James is a survivor of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and shares what he learned on that journey in his book, Healed Through Cancer.  Through numerous courses of chemotherapy and an eventual bone marrow stem-cell transplant, James was able to share his strong faith with others going through difficult times. James has been featured in numerous articles including Zenit, Lifesite News and the Chicago Tribune.

Dan Farnow's book, The Quest for Marriage, is an off-beat and unorthodox relationship book.  It is a practical step-by-step guide to being better equipped on your quest for marriage. It was written for guys, but gals love it.  It is a no-holds barred straight-forward book. In Dan's early years, he suffered much emotional abuse, major depression, suicidal thoughts and also resorted to cutting himself until he was 22 years old. After a life-changing experience, it is now Dan's mission to teach people how to not only survive all the rejection and abandonment issues but to turn your situation around.

Danielle Serpico, entrepreneur, martial artist champion, author, motivational speaker, mind coach and artist! She is a European Kenpo Champion and a Kenpo Blackbelt having trained with the best in the field!Danielle grew up in Italy pursuing her desire to make people feel good through food.  She ran three restaurants in Ireland.  When the economy collapsed, so did her businesses but instead of wallowing in self-pity, she found a way to soar above the circumstances and become successful - AGAIN!   She is a Neuro-Lingusitic Master Practioner and you must listen to her story to see how it can help you change your way of thinking and become successful in all you do.

Joseph Obeto Lombaye is a motivational and inspirational speaker.  He has survived the Liberian Civil War,  was falsely imprisoned under horrific conditions, battled the elements in the jungles of Africa warding off wild animals and starvation to find a better life.  These are only a few of the feats he conquered.     As a result, his desire was to help the helpless.  He formed a nonprofit organization called Give Them Hope.   He is an inspiration to everyone no matter who they are or where they live.    "There is too much waiting for you -- GO GET IT" "You are here for a purpose - not by accident" "Grab what should be yours -- if you refuse to fight someone else will take your space"    You won't want to miss one minute of this interview --  Joseph 'grabbed' my heart-- he will motivate you in a unique way.    

Neale Bacon is a ventriloquist, performer and motivational speaker.   After spending most of his life on quick-fix diets and eating food he did not like, he realized he had to make some changes. Dealing with fat prejudice and depression, the wake up call came when his children were terrified they would lose their father if he didn't do something.   Neale is now 185 pounds lighter and wants to give you tips and motivation to accomplish your goals.In the words of Richard Simmons "Like yourself!  Don't wait until you lose weight to like yourself.  After you lose weight you are a smaller version of the same person."  

B J Rosenfeld is a best selling author and an internationally recognized expert in interpersonal communication and relationship. Her memoir, The Chameleon in the Closet, is a humorous yet touching tribute to all parents who support their children's life-changing choices. She contributed a chapter in the international bestseller The Expert Success Solution giving practical suggestions for parenting adult children.  Her audio course, 5 Secrets to an Enviable Relationship with your Adult Children, will benefit anyone who deals with interpersonal relations.   Some practical tips to learn about interpersonal relationships are:   1.  You need to pick your battles   2.  Not everyone does things the way you want   3.  Don't get stuck in the middle - you won't win   4.  Don't get stuck in a rut - try a new approach   5.  Try something new   6.  Family and friends are part of who you are.  Life is too short to lose the connection

Kay Kei is a certified Herb Practitioner and Soul Coach as well as having two degrees in science and engineering, including a Masters from Berkeley.  She has worked as a geophysicist and also ran her own business as a condominium developer/builder for 15 years. Answering the Call is a book of 40 authors who all turned their unfortunate life experiences into knowledge and/or careers to help others.  One of the most exciting things about Kei is that she had declining health for four decades and after a diagnosis of breast cancer was able to take control of her health and realize optimum health for the past eight years.  She shares her journey of how she accomplished that.Kay is an energetic, intelligent, interesting guest who I thoroughly enjoyed having on my show.  She gave us insight into understanding our conscious and sub-conscious and it made SO MUCH SENSE.  Answering the Call reached number one on the Amazon Best Seller list the day of its release. 

  Donna Heckler author of Living Like a Lady When You Have Cancer and founder of the Living Like a Lady Charitable Foundation, is a stage 3 breast cancer survivor.  Ms. Heckler is global brand strategy executive and thought leader in brand marketing. She has worked for Energizer Batteries to lead brand efforts both domestically and internationally. She has also led the brand marketing domestically and internationally for the retail side of Cardinal Health, Kimball International and Monsanto. Through her consulting practice, she has supported such clients as the Clorox Company, Emerson Electric, Maritz, Inc., The American Red Cross, Rosewood Hotel, and Resorts and Ralston Purina, to name a few. Ms. Heckler is a respected speaker, author, and advisor.    She co-authored the book, The Truth About Creating Brands People Love.  Ms. Heckler has a B.A. in Zoology from DePauw University and an M.B.A. in Marketing from Indiana University.  She is actively involved in the community and supports a number of art institut

Allen got into this unusual line of work after his wife died of a rare liver disease at the age of 34.  He watched how humor helped his wife cope with her demise and applied what he learned to change his life and his career. He now teaches workshops on how to deal with everything from traffic jams to tragedies. He is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor as well as a Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award. Allen is a Best-Selling author of 25 books including:   The Healing Power of HumorThe Courage to Laugh Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying The Art of Living Joyfully Change Your Life!: A Little Book of Big Ideas Inspiration for a Lifetime Words of Love Mom's the Word  Having the Time of Your Life Always Look on the Bright Side L.A.U.G.H.: Using Humor to Help Clients Cope

Traci Lawrence is an author, freelance editor, blogger and substitute teacher.  Her main focus and true passion is self-acceptance.   Her book, Accept No Trash Talk: Overcoming the Odds, is a self-help book about overcoming the effects of disrespectful communication; bullying. Traci was mercilessly bullied throughout her school years because of her height and religion. Instead of allowing those harsh words to destroy her, Traci used that strength she earned to write a book, helping others who may be suffering the same way. She set her mind to push through whatever obstacles came her way.  She refused to accept permanent defeat.  She reinvented herself as often as necessary.

Doug Atkins started using hard drugs when he was 13 years old.  Running away from home and living on the streets of Boston, he became a dealer.  Standing before the judge he was given a choice - jail or the army.   He enlisted into the U S Army and his life took on meaning.  But, he continued his lifestyle until tragedy struck.  His 17-year-old daughter was brutally stabbed 72 times and he lost his wife to an horrific death.  

Carl Rosier-Jones is a full time police officer, trained investigator and negotiator who has great insight in how to deal with stress.  His book offers tips on how people can be better communicators and less stressed when in a nerve-wracking situation. In his book, Caveman Stress Principles, he describes the basic caveman roles we play and how they interact - Hunter, Protector, Gatherer and Healer      Listen to his enlightening interview which includes some humorous accounts as a policeman where he had to not only apply his techniques but also some brute force.  

Anthony Simeone is a self-engineering coach helping people to RISE above their circumstances and take control of their destiny. He has created the LIVE THE HERO program providing us with a practical framework for creating an epic life. As a child, Anthony suffered mental and physical abuse which led him on a path of self-destructive behaviors, causing serious problems in every area of his life.  At 33, Anthony had a heart attack resulting from his stress.     During Anthony's interview he shares how we can break the limitations we put on ourselves and how we can see ourselves better by looking through other people's eyes.