How Do You Produce on Purpose to Experience a Full Life?

Randy Adkins, Jr suffered the tragic loss of his 19-year-old younger brother over 20 years ago. Although that was devastating and a time of feeling helpless, it was also a time filled with questions that caused him to self-reflect and make life choices.  

Randy creatively weaves his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, community leader, and distinguished toastmaster into a tapestry, inspiring observers to integrate spiritual growth principles into everyday life.

Randy has a passion for creating lasting change in people's lives through writing, teaching, and speaking. He is an altruistic leader, organizational visionary, captivating speaker, and respected adviser with a mission to inspire individuals to become leaders and take initiative.

Randy challenged the audience with self-reflective questions. Are you aware of what your life is producing? Whether you realize it or not, your existence is producing something at all times.

It’s time for you to start producing on purpose and experience a life full of joy, peace, fulfillment, and fruitfulness, to the glory of God.

 

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When you walk into a room.....you change the temperature

Too many of us are living like actors.

Actors work within someone else’s purpose.

A good actor follows the direction of the director, and the director works to bring the movie to reality for the producer.

Becoming the best actor is good, but you are capable of so much more than that. You were born to be more than an actor: you were made to produce.

Randy Adkins Jr. shares from his life experience of trusting and growing in God in Produce on Purpose. In this book, you’ll learn:

• What does it mean to be a producer in your everyday life
• How to be connected in your body, soul, and spirit
• How to receive and obey God’s vision for your life
• Why you need to think with your heart and not your head
• The value found in seasons of transition
• How to live a life of overflow that glorifies God

You’ll also find helpful workbook sections after each chapter that provide questions and action steps to help you grow to the next level in your life with God.

It’s time for you to start producing on purpose and experience a life full of joy, peace, fulfillment, and fruitfulness, to the glory of God.

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Stranger than Truth Story You Will Never Forget or Believe

At 13 years old Sandra Schnakenburg was hit by a car traveling 100 mph while riding her bike. In addition to having her face reconstructed, she suffered a traumatic brain injury long before such injuries were widely understood. Her parents struggled to cope with her forgetfulness and memory loss, and they gave up trying. Thus began her 10-year struggle with bulimia, which shaped her in profound ways and deepened her appreciation for resilience and healing.

Sandra Schnakenburg, a dual American/Australian citizen, holds a BS in Finance and International Business from Arizona State University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from USC. After leaving a corporate finance career in 2010, she pursued creative nonfiction through courses at Writespace, Rice University, and The Writers University. 

From an early age, Sandra envisioned herself leading an amazing life, even during the darkest times. Every day she consciously chose to have a good attitude and looked for the positive, even in painful situations—asking herself, "What can I learn from this?"

"Life has a way of continually testing me. When I overcome one challenge, a bigger one often appears. But I believe this is how our souls evolve—through adversity, we grow. My faith is my anchor, even as it is constantly tested, and it keeps me grounded through each trial."

In her interview, Sandra challenges the listener to do the same. 

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For fans of stranger-than-truth stories, Sandy Schnakenburg uncovers rattling and unprecedented revelations in The Housekeeper’s Secret -- a powerful memoir of love, secrets, and survival.

When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch's home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of seventy-two, Lee falls ill and, on her deathbed, asks Sandy to author her story. The only problem is, Sandy doesn’t know the story.

What happened to Lee was unimaginably horrific – nearly impossible to survive. Yet, she found a way to reinvent herself, adopting a new name, birthdate, and even fabricating an entire past. Forbidden from asking questions and often reprimanded for prying, Sandy had little insight into Lee’s true history.

Embarking on a quest to honor Lee’s final wishes, Sandy takes an emotional and thrilling journey, unveiling shocking truths not only about her beloved housekeeper but also her own upbringing. As she digs further, she learns that Lee came to her family’s sprawling estate in Barrington, IL, harboring a secret past. For decades, she’s been in hiding. But Lee is not the only one with secrets; Sandy’s quest forces her to grapple with her own family history as well, and to finally confront the effects of the psychological abuse she suffered as a child.

Both chilling and exciting, The Housekeeper’s Secret is a gripping tale of love and survival that illuminates the resilience of the human spirit.

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What are the 10 Publishing Myths You Need to Know and Understand

To all aspiring authors and those who have already been published, you will gain valuable knowledge about publishing from Terry Whalin.

Terry Whalin is an editor and author of over 60 books and has written for more than 50 magazines. Several of Terry’s books have sold over 100,000 copies.

Because of the common misconceptions and conflicting information about publishing, many authors are left confused when it is time to publish their book. These authors often focus only on the content of their book, but either ignore or do not fully understand the business side of publishing.

This is where Terry can help authors to be realistic and well-informed about the publishing industry they are entering.

During his interview, Terry explains what authors need to know about publishing so they can make their dreams a reality. He explains some of the biggest errors authors make regarding their expectations for their book. He clarifies the myths many authors are led to believe and what attributes contribute to their successes.

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10 Publishing Myths offers authors the chance to succeed in the publishing world by giving them practical tools they can use to succeed and dodge the myths of the industry.

The publishing world is filled with misconceptions and myths. Therefore, it is terrific for authors to have big ambitions as their book is being published, but it is also important to be realistic and understand the world of publishing. W. Terry Whalin has worked with hundreds of authors and published a number of bestsellers, and he knows that it is important to focus on creating a good book and not be realistic about the business aspects. Within 10 Publishing Myths, Terry focuses on giving authors a realistic picture of the book world, then detailing practical steps they can take to succeed. Inside 10 Publishing Myths, authors learn the actions they can take to succeed, they get a step-by-step guide for practical results, and so much more!

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How Do You Grapple with Emotional or Social Issues That Haunt You?

John Graham graduated from college with no real training, no direction, and no one to help him. As a result, he went through eight career detours, moving from state to state, feeling helpless, alone, and not knowing what to do or where to go much of the time.

It was not until he and his wife committed to helping others who were struggling more they were and founded Good Samaritan Home that he found his place and a sense of purpose.

John Graham had gone from homelessness, a series of career restarts over the years, to a business owner and a published author. He was a door-to-door salesman, children’s home counselor, substitute schoolteacher, truck driver, fireman, building contractor, minister, and journalist.

At 75, he published his debut novel called Running As Fast As I Can, which had been rejected nearly 200 times. John is familiar with second, third, and fourth chances that many of us need to reach our goals. It is in developing what he calls calloused hands and a tender heart, along the journey. 

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For Fans of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, A LITTLE LIFE, and FORREST GUMP

"... often profound historical novel. Our verdict: GET IT!" - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Growing up in the mill slums of Pittsburgh, Daniel Robinson was a punching bag for his drunken father, ignored by his mentally ill mother, and trapped in the grip of poverty. He’s finally freed from the torture of that home, only to crash land in another hell when he’s abused by the pastor who takes him in.

Daniel escapes once again, spending the next decade wandering homeless throughout the country during the turbulent 1960s. On his journey, he gets caught up in the hippie drug invasion in San Francisco, racial violence in Cleveland and Detroit, and especially a deadly anti-war protest at Kent State. Daniel finally finds love with someone who was running from her own demons. Together, they get a second chance at happiness and the family they both want.

Because of his experience on the street, Daniel is offered a job helping men coming from prison. When asked to find housing for Charles Vickers, a black man who spent twenty years in prison for a rape that Daniel is convinced he never committed, he and his wife open their own home to him. This enrages the community, especially when a local girl disappears. Violence erupts—with Daniel as the focus of their rage.

Should he stay and fight for Charles—and put his family at risk, or run away again?

RUNNING AS FAST AS I CAN is an unforgettable, multi-award-winning story about overcoming childhood abuse and the generational trauma of poverty to find love, forgiveness, and redemption. Daniel’s story, with its harrowing social themes conveyed through an intense personal odyssey, vividly portrays a traumatic period in our history, while grappling with intense emotional and social issues we still face today.

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The Secret How to Maintain Your Mindset in the Middle of a Challenge

Jenn Todling had a mental breakdown after caring for her chronically ill spouse for five years. She felt trapped and hopeless, assuming she would never be able to leave the situation or have a fulfilling life. This was a turning point for her to realize that her mental health was at risk, and she needed to seek help and support.

With a past life as an audit partner at Ernest and Young, a stint at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and an adjunct faculty coach at the University of Denver, Jenn’s journey to become an author, speaker, and coach embodies the power of transformation. 

Jenn kept a journal of ideas she needed to share with the world - life lessons and guiding principles led to publishing her journey to help support people through transformation and help them become their most authentic selves.

In her interview, Jenn shares:

- The power of mindset in looking for hope in challenging situations.

- How creative expression can help support us in getting unstuck from sticky situations.

- How we can go after our dreams no matter our age or circumstances.

"If you think you can or can't - You are right" - Henry Ford

An inspirational book club read of one woman’s journey of taking the bold step to leave her disabled and volatile spouse and moving across the country in search of adventure, tango, and love.

At the tender age of twenty, Jenn faces a pivotal moment when her boyfriend, Morey, proposes marriage after only a few weeks of dating. Her intuition urges her to say no, but she’s spent the entirety of her teenage years caregiving for family; she yearns for adventure, and she thinks relocating to California with Morey will give her the freedom she craves. So, she says yes—only to find herself back in the caregiver role after he becomes disabled a few years into their marriage. But it’s Morey’s volatile personality that ultimately leads Jenn to make a brave decision: it’s time to leave.

Dancing on My Own Two Feet takes a poignant turn as Jenn relocates to New York City after her divorce. Here, she rediscovers a long-forgotten passion for dance and embarks on a transformative journey that transcends the physicality of movement. Each dance becomes a channel to tap into her inner wisdom, providing the courage to explore the world and embrace new adventures. Then Jenn encounters Gable, a potential suitor, prompting new questions to arise in her: Is she better off on her own? Or could Gable be the love and dance partner she’s been longing for?

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How to Face Your Journey with Certainty Instead of Pain

From her humble beginning as a bartender to the sacred halls of the convent and through the trials of tumultuous relationships and alcoholism, Gina Economopoulos grapples with loss, grief, and the pursuit of self-discovery.

From the agonizing decision to leave the convent behind to the numbing embrace of alcoholism, every step of her journey is fraught with uncertainty and pain. Yet, through sheer resilience and unwavering determination, she begins the process of healing, learning to let go of the past and forge new connections in the present. 

Gina Economopoulos was born in Syosset, NY, to a strong Italian and Greek-loving family. She graduated from Eastern CT State University and bartended before embarking on a 12-year convent journey after her mother's passing. Settled on the Jersey Shore, Gina now works as an End-of-Life Doula, extending her compassionate heart to those in their final chapter. She found solace in sobriety as a proud Alcoholics Anonymous member, and her story of resilience through tragedy and faith inspires others to face life's challenges.

Gina found her fiancé dead from alcoholism a month before her wedding day. Her story is raw and passionate. It will inspire you to never ever give up:

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From bartending to the nunnery and back again.

Embark on a transformative journey with Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk, a stirring memoir that traces Gina Economopoulos's path from despair to redemption. From her humble beginning as a bartender to the sacred halls of the convent and through the trials of tumultuous relationships and alcoholism, she grapples with loss, grief, and the pursuit of self-discovery. With honesty, she invites readers to witness her quest to reclaim her life amidst chaos.

As the author navigates the labyrinth of her own emotions, readers are drawn into the landscape of her struggles. From the agonizing decision to leave the convent behind to the numbing embrace of alcoholism, every step of her journey is fraught with uncertainty and pain. Yet, through sheer resilience and unwavering determination, she begins the arduous process of healing, learning to let go of the past and forge new connections in the present.

Her unwavering faith serves as a guiding light through the darkest of nights, illuminating a path toward self-acceptance and forgiveness. Through her words, she offers a profound insight into the human condition, reminding readers of the power of resilience and the transformative nature of love.

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk is more than just a memoir—it is a testament to the power of the human spirit to find healing in faith, time, and self-discovery. By the journey's end, readers are left with a profound sense of admiration for Gina's courage and perseverance. Her story serves as a reminder that no matter how daunting the road ahead may seem, there is always hope waiting to be discovered in the most unlikely of places.

Join the author on a journey of self-discovery and redemption in Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk. Let her words inspire you to confront your own struggles with grace and resilience and emerge stronger on the other side. This memoir is a testament to the enduring power of faith to rise above adversity and find peace amidst the chaos.

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How Would You Respond if You Had 1% Chance of Survival from Disease?

In 2004, Madelaine Weiss had a flesh-eating disease, which started as strep throat and extended into her arm. She had a 1% chance of survival. The doctors were threatening to remove her upper right quadrant, but after seven weeks in the hospital and three months off her post at Harvard Medical School, here she is – happy, healthy, prosperous, and productive with a smile.

Madelaine Weiss is a Harvard-trained licensed psychotherapist and mindset expert, with an MBA and board certification in executive, career, and life coaching.

She is the founder and former chair of The School-Business Partnership, former parenting education facilitator, group mental health practice administrative director, corporate chief organizational development officer, associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School, and bestselling author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.”

"The harder a decision is to make..... 

STOP and take time to listen to your inner voice."

Madelaine shares her full story in her interview and points you to building your best adventures in life. 

"A great life depends on a great fit between who we are and the environments in which we work and live."

Getting to G.R.E.A.T. is a lively, practical guidebook for living with a proven method that has already changed so many lives. Loaded with science and stories, each information-packed chapter launches with a topic-relevant vignette from the author's own experience, moves to research and practical recommendations on each chapter topic, and concludes with a chapter-specific case example and exercise for personal use.

Beginning with the pivotal event that shaped the trajectory of her work and life, Madelaine Weiss reveals a powerfully effective five-step strategy for satisfaction and success in your own work and life.

DIVE INTO A WORLD WHERE YOU AND YOUR BRAIN TEAM UP TO BUILD THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE!

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"This great book aims to teach young people how to harness the power of their brains so they can live happily."

Meet Brainy, your smart and friendly guide, ready to help you build adventures filled with learning and excitement. This workbook is your journey into the heart of imagination and possibility. Each page will help you learn to navigate the twists and turns of school and life creatively and confidently. With her Harvard-trained expertise and heartfelt approach, Madelaine invites young explorers to understand their inner and outer worlds. Discover how to mix your heart’s whispers with your brain’s wisdom to create a life that sparkles with discovery and joy.

FOR KIDS: Unleash the inner author and hero in you! What amazing tales will you create?

FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS: This workbook fosters resilience, sparks curiosity, and infuses joy into learning. It's a tool that connects children with you—and with the power of their stories, dreamed up with their brains and hearts.

Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC, is a Harvard-trained licensed psychotherapist, mindset expert, and board-certified executive, career, and life coach. She is the founder and former chair of The School-Business Partnership in Acton, Massachusetts, a parenting education facilitator for the Massachusetts court system, and a current outreach volunteer with DC Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI) in Washington, DC. Madelaine is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan and a bestselling author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life. She created Brainy to help teach kids what her adult clients wish they had learned much earlier in their lives.

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How To Bring Joy Back To the Workplace

Dr. Danny Brassell is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a PH.D.” Dr Danny went to 18 schools before he was 12 years old, and everyone made fun of him because he stuttered. It is ironic that he now gets paid huge sums of money to travel the world and help people speak. 

Dr. Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide and authored 18 books, including his latest, Misfits and Crackpots. As the co-founder of the world’s top reading engagement program, Danny is on a mission to bring JOY back into education and the workplace. He helps entrepreneurs, individuals, and organizations leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source.

Dr. Danny Brassell never gave up hope. He defines himself as a puppy dog – easily distracted and curious. When he realized that many people struggle with crafting speeches that boost their business, he knew he could make a valuable contribution.

During Dr. Brassell's interview, he will provide you with steps on the 5 C's process to help you craft your well-written story.

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Your well-crafted story blueprint

Dr.Danny Brassell, America's Leading Reading Ambassador, shares inspiring stories of triumph over adversity that reveal how ordinary people achieve extraordinary things - and how you can too.

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Through 50 captivating stories of success against all odds, this book reveals the universal principles that drive extraordinary achievement. From humble beginnings to lasting legacies, each chapter illuminates timeless lessons about:

• The power of unwavering determination

• Finding opportunity in life's challenges

• Building meaningful relationships

• Maintaining focus despite setbacks

• Leading with purpose and vision

• Creating positive change in the world

Drawing on diverse examples across history, business, sports, and the arts, these inspiring narratives demonstrate that greatness isn't about innate talent - it's about choice, mindset, and perseverance.

Whether you're an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, educator or someone seeking personal growth, these stories will motivate you to unlock your own potential and pursue excellence in everything you do.

Discover how ordinary people achieved extraordinary things - and learn how you can, too.

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How to Survive the Trauma and Find Hope to Endure the Hidden Pain

When Dr. Beverly J. Armento was 23, in her first year of teaching, and after 17 years of physical and emotional abuse, she was at her darkest hour and considered suicide. She struggled through the night, listening to the voices in her head and hearing what former teachers and students were arguing with her about the pros and cons of that choice. By dawn, she came out on the other side of hopeless toward home. She had clarity on her purpose in life with the drive to live free from the fear and trauma in her current state.

Dr. Beverly J. Armento, professor, educator, author, speaker, and advocate, was responsible for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother. To people around her, she seemed to excel at school and in the world, but inside, Beverly was cowed by her mother's rage and delusions.

In her interview, she tells the story of twenty years struggling to survive the trauma and the next twenty years of how she found hope to survive through the hidden pain. 

As the “Seeing Eye Girl” for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother, Beverly Armento was intimately connected with and responsible for her, even though her mother physically and emotionally abused her. She was Strong Beverly at school—excellent in academics and mentored by caring teachers—but at home, she was Weak Beverly, cowed by her mother’s rage and delusions.

Beverly's mother regained her sight with two corneal transplants in 1950 and went on to enjoy a moment of fame as an artist. Still, these positive turns did nothing to stop her disintegration into her delusional world of communists, radiation, and lurking Italians. To survive, Beverly had to be resilient and hopeful that better days could be ahead. But first, she had to confront essential ethical issues about her caregiving role in her family.

In this emotional memoir, Beverly shares the coping strategies she invented to get herself through the trials of her young life, and how school and church served as refuges over the course of her journey. Breaking the psychological chains that bound her to her mother would prove to be the most difficult challenge of her life—and, ultimately, the most liberating one.

2023 Nonfiction Book Awards Gold Winner

2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Biography

2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Autobiography & Memoir—Adult Nonfiction

2022 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards Honorable Mention in Non-Fiction—Autobiography

2022 IPPY Awards Bronze Winner in Autobiography II—Coming of Age/Family

“Sublime writing brightens an unforgettable, harrowing personal account.”—Kirkus Reviews

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You Can Break Through Severe Generational Trauma Including Holocaust Survival

Willie Handler is a child of two Holocaust survivors and has inherited not only their trauma but also their resilience. That resilience helped him battle through life’s challenges.

Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manager, an insurance expert, and a consultant. Following his retirement from the government, Willie began a writing career.

Growing antisemitism and Holocaust denial motivated Willie to research and write about his family’s story during the Holocaust and the impact it had on him. 

Willie has published three satirical fiction novels over the past few years. His latest book is a memoir focusing on growing up as a child of Holocaust survivors. He is currently working on a book dealing with generational trauma in descendants of Holocaust survivors. 

In light of what is happening in the world, this interview with Willie is timely and enlightening.

Growing up, the author and his family constantly lived under the shadow of the Holocaust. There was persistent tension at home. He was frequently told: “Finish your dinner. We didn’t have food like this in the camps.”

His parents only provided bits and pieces of their Holocaust experiences since he “didn’t need to know.” A few years ago, Willie Handler decided that he did need to know. Thus began a journey into his family’s past, eventually revealing their extraordinary survival and the painful losses that came with it. Their stories reflect not only the evil that swept Europe in the 1930s and 1940s, but also the resilience of the human spirit.

His parents appeared to have taken some shocking secrets to their graves, forcing the author to view them in a different light. With the acknowledgement of his own buried trauma, and following years of research, he has finally stepped out of the shadows.

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