Never Ever Give Up Hope

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.

Damien Horne writes, sings, plays instruments, acts and....serves.  He is a member of Nashville's infamous Muzik Mafia as well as the chart-topping country trio, The Farm. He has worked with many artists including Big & Rich, John Legend, Faith Hill, Three Doors Down and Dierks Bentley. Damien isn't your average artist -- he goes the second mile in serving his fellow man and inspiring children and people in need across the globe with unending amounts of love and support through various organizations. Damien is passionate about encouraging others to fulfill their dreams.  He is a minister and philanthropist who is drawn to help youth, prison inmates, homeless people and victims of human trafficking. "Even if you come from humble or dysfunctional beginnings does not have to deter you from greatness."  Damien is one of 12 children and was always told that he was special.     Don't miss Damien's interview sharing his incredible story and survival and success

Janet Perez Eckles is an author, international speaker, radio host, life coach and the founder of JC Empowerment. As a blind woman, she is the last person you would expect to see dancing but she teaches thousands of people how to celebrate life. She lost her eyesight at 31, her son was murdered and the man who committed the crime was acquitted.  In the midst of these traumas, she also had to cope with infidelity in her marriage. Yet, she discovered how to turn a life of tragedy into a life of triumph. Not only does Janet dance the Salsa but she has a You Tube COOKING show.  She does not believe in limiting ourselves - but to be strong and courageous and face every challenge in spite of adversities.

Dena Dyer is a writer, speaker, teacher who has written eight books and hundreds of articles. Dena went through soul-crushing depression after her oldest son was born and knows how debilitating that can be.  In her interview, she gives practical advice on how she coped and then overcame that depression.   Depression can rob you of your joy.  Dena shares how you can learn to replace the lies you may be hearing in your "head" with the truths that will bring you out of your despair.   You, too, can replace the lies you may be hearing in your mind.....with the truth that will free you from depression. If you need practical advice on how to recover from pain and deep hurts, you must listen to Dena share.      Wounded Women of the Bible - Finding Hope When Life Hurts is a book about imploding relationships, incapacitating losses, injurious personal mistakes - whatever the issue, the wounds are the same - equally deep and devastating. Dena "gets it" and shares her own experiences as well as others

Joyce Ross, author, editor, and keynote speaker is a co-founder of Kindness Is Key, Training and Publishing Inc., the home of Heartmind Wisdom Inspirational Anthology Collection.   Joyce is a recovering gambling addict who lost over $300,000, her home, and her self-respect.  Her story is compelling and revealing as she offers help to those who may have a similar problem -- or know someone who does. In her interview, Joyce shares not only the indicators to determine that there could be a problem but also some solutions.   Joyce states that "Gambling is a global problem.  Depending on the country it can range from 1 in 500 people in Norway to as high as 1 in 20 people in Hong Kong.  In Canada, the United States, and Australia, one percent of the population are considered to be pathological gamblers and one to two percent as problem gamblers." In Heartmind Wisdom #3, Joyce discusses "Taming Shame and Blame," which are two natural human responses that are hope robbers. Different from other types

Barbara Cohen has a Masters Degree in education and has taught both in elementary school and middle school as a language arts instructor.  She was a writing consultant and has conducted workshops across the U. S.   Currently, she is a part-time literacy instructor for Marrakech, Inc. - a non-profit organization that owns half-way houses for developmentally handicapped persons.   In her interview, Barbara shares her experiences with foster children and some practical tips for anyone considering becoming a foster parent.   Being a foster parent requires patience, patience and more patience....but the rewards can be more than you had ever hoped.   From the pitfalls to the joys, Barbara encourages us to consider fostering a child who needs love.  

Ellen Mongan is a speaker, blogger and author of over 40 books.  She is the founder of Little Pink Dress Ministry.  She is co-host of the weekly radio show, My Miscarriage Matters and a frequent guest on WBPI Television.  Ellen describes the journey from trials to triumph as a hike and that it is much easier when you have someone to stand with you who has the GPS.  She helps women to overcome eating disorders, death of a child, date rape, post-partum depression, emotional scars from abuse, or just to be the best they can be in any role.  In her interview she shares how to go from brokenness to wholeness.   Ellen would like to share some of her articles with you.  For your reading enjoyment: The Backpack  Super Mom Meets Ordinary Mom Glorious Grief -- How to cope with the loss of a child Mommy TIME OUT  

Donna Kater, online video course instructor and author, is known as a master in reinventing oneself and is dedicated to helping others, particularly after they have gone through a major life-changing event.   Her professional experience as a college counselor, career counselor, small business owner, and acupuncturist help contribute to her qualifications as a mentor.   Donna is dedicated to helping people survive, come alive, and thrive!   THINK BETTER THOUGHTS HAVE A BETTER FUTURE   I'm Still Alive, Now What? is her on-line course as well as her book by the same title.  It is designed to assist people in healing after trauma such as divorce, a loved one's passing, car accident, job loss, or a natural disaster.   It is useful for anyone who needs to reevaluate their life.  She shares practical tools about how to heal one's past so you can move more easily toward a brighter future.   Some topics are: Getting over the shock    Reassessing and improving your life Valuing the exper