Thursday, March 17, 2016

When You Know Better, You Do Better

Robyn Hill
Robyn Hill is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Robyn has her own private practice where she provides culturally and spiritually sensitive counseling specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery.

Robyn is also an author of books to educate on developing coping skills to improve emotional wellness, including A Healing Conversation: Beginning Steps Towards Dealing with a Painful Past.

Robyn has recently launched her new radio show “Mind Healing Conversations” where she discusses various life stressors affecting mental wellness and also to inspire healthier habits for improving your quality of life.

In her interview here, Robyn shares tips and coping skills for those who don't know where to start on their journey to better mental health.  You will sense her empathy and compassionate desire to help those who are struggling.  Her organization reaches as far as women in Uganda who need an education and assistance in becoming self-sufficient.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Tips On How To Start A Writing Career

Marie Lavender is an award-winning best-selling author of 22 books, including Second Chance Heart.   She has been writing for over 20 years in a variety of genres.  

Second Chance Heart and A Little Magick  placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. 

Nominated for the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.


She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. 

Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Most Beautiful People are Often Those Who Have Suffered the Greatest


Dana Goodman is a published author, grief counselor and inspirational speaker.  Her memoir is entitled, In the Cleft, Joy Comes in the Mourning, which won top novel at the Wildsound Writing Festival.

Dana's life was hard and unpredictable.  No mother should have to bury her 13-year-old son, at the same time her husband and mother-in-law died.  

Yet, Dana found love again and remarried.  Shortly after, her new husband was diagnosed with the same life-threatening cancer.  

It is one of the rarest cancers in the world and there have only been 200 known cases.  How could one woman lose three family members and yet, find her joy once again?






You will enjoy her interview as she shares how we often live in tension - beautiful and ugly mixing together like paint -- pain and joy kissing each other.  

Monday, March 7, 2016

Do You Know What You Were Meant to do? Are You Doing it?



Dianna Corcoran, Australian-born singer, guitar player, songwriter, producer, musical entrepreneur and two-time Golden Guitar winner in the Australian Country Music Awards including Artist of the Year, is one of Australia's most distinguished vocal and songwriting talents. 

She has earned over 400 awards with numerous #1 hits including an upcoming Hollywood movie opening theme.

This hard-working, genuine country girl has an almost 7th-octave vocal range, an infectious personality, and brings a fresh sound to country music.

She has driven over 46,000 miles, by herself, to promote her music and meet her fans in small towns across America. 



She has an unusual view of competition in this business, that can be related to any business.  She is in one of the toughest industries yet has accomplished incredible success - through tenacity and determination.  Humility and warmth are often foreign to achievement in the music industry, yet it is in her nature.  

You will not want to miss this young star's interview and her encouraging words to anyone working towards achievement -- in whatever you set your mind to do.


Her humorous and stimulating interview:

Friday, March 4, 2016

Did You Know You Can Love Yourself in Spite of your Abuse?



Maya Hope Kitwana wrote her memoir, Breaking my Silence, to share her powerful story but also in hopes of comforting those who have suffered in silence.  She shares why it is important to:

          Share Your Story
          Forgive Your Abusers 
          Face Your Abusers

          And......

FORGIVE YOURSELF

Many victims of abuse have a difficult time to forgive but also to love themselves.  They must realize they have NOTHING to be embarrassed or ashamed of -- they were the abused and often just little children.

She offers tips on how to break that cycle of abuse that many families endure.

She shares how your past helps you to be the kind of parent you desire to be.

Her book, Breaking My Silence, is available here or on

Saturday, February 27, 2016

The Cancer Olympics is Everyone's Worst Nightmare


Dr. Robin McGee is a Registered Clinical Psychologist.  She has taught at the university level and has published in professional journals in the field of child psychology.

Dr. McGee was an active, fit woman in her forties when she developed frightening symptoms.  Four doctors either ignored her complaints or belittled them.  She waited TWO years for a diagnosis and by then, had stage three rectal cancer.

The Cancer Olympics is Robin's account of a gutsy, no-holds-barred middle-aged woman's fight against THREE formidable enemies:
          Late-stage colorectal cancer
          The Medical establishment
          Archaic government policies

The Cancer Olympics illustrates how a support blog for a cancer patient turned into an engine that challenged unfair drug policy. It illustrates how a community of ordinary people, connected by the internet via social media, formed a grassroots movement that tackled the government. And it illustrates how a supportive community can sustain the hope and even the life of those afflicted with catastrophic disease.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Helping You Reach Your Goals and Success as a Writer

Cindy Sproles is an author, speaker, managing editor for Straight Street Books and SonRise Devotionals.  She is the executive editor and co-founder for Christian Devotions Ministries.  

Her dream is to do nothing more than craft words that speak from the heart. 

Her best-selling novel, Mercy Rains, addresses the tough subject of child sexual and physical abuse.   Even though it is set in another century it will take you to places you may not want to go but must...... as it addresses a current problem.



Her best-selling 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Teach Yourself How to Love and Forgive YOURSELF

Lane Cobb is an author, speaker, and a life and wellness coach. 

Certified by Coaches Training Institute, WellCoaches, LLC, and International Coaches Federation, Lane is committed to teaching women and girls how to have healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy mind-sets. 

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Lane brings a diverse and extensive body of knowledge to her speaking, coaching, and writing.

As a sought-after expert in the fields of transformation, motivation, and healing, Lane is an example to women who seek to ignite their passion, live their purpose and achieve their greatest potential. Lane is internationally certified in multiple coaching and healing modalities and is a graduate of Peak Potentials Train the Trainer Program.


Lane says:   "Take the time to listen to someone tell their story.  There is healing in sharing your story -- everyone.....has a story."  

Her services include individual and group coaching, virtual seminars, workshops and keynotes that provide women with a clear and powerful context for living each day with Her signature books, Be Your Biggest Champion and Heal Your Power Heal Your Life offer women and teen girls a formula for developing self-esteem and empowers them to embrace their power and express their gifts to make in impact.



Listen to her exciting passionate interview here:

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Think You Are Indestructible? What Happens When Your Life is Put on Hold?


MaryLee MacDonald is an award-winning author, writing coach with a Master's in English/Creative Writing, and a caregiver advocate.

She thought she was indestructible until life took a sudden turn.  She knows the stress long-term care as the main caregiver for her son-in-law who was afflicted with ALS.

But that was not her first encounter with death of a loved one.  She knows the devastation of losing a spouse suddenly and the impact it makes on the entire family.

Listen to MaryLee's story and you will be inspired. Even more importantly, MaryLee will give you tips and coping skills to deal with these crises which can turn from a sprint into a marathon.





Marylee's novel Montpelier Tomorrow  has won the Gold Medal for Drama from the Readers' Favorites International Book Awards.  It was a Finalist for the Bellwether Prive, te Eric Hoffer Award and the Indie Next Generation Book Awards.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Build your Personal Brand to Leave a Legacy and a Life Purpose Fulfilled


Clare McAlaney, a best-selling author, has had a variety of careers before she found her true calling. 

She was a policewoman who later became a prosecutor.  From there, she went to the corporate life while still earning degrees and seeking her creative self.  

Clare has earned degrees in marketing, branding, and business law.  She established Creatavision Publishing while learning design, photography, and publishing on the job.

But there were dark times in Clare's life. There was a time when she did not want to live another day - when hope was gone.  

She is a pure example of someone who can turn their tragedies into victories.  She has only just begun her journey to pursue her dreams of success as a writer and publisher.



"Don't EVER Quit!
When you do what you are put on this planet to do - you will become driven until you accomplish it"

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Paying the Price for Fame - and Living to Tell the Tale


Michelle Christoffels, an author of No Glory For Me, was Australia's first registered, professional, female boxer, dual UNDEFEATED Victorian Champion and Australian Champion Kickboxer.  

But there was a time in Michelle's life when she had a serious downfall, spending time in psychiatric care and a criminal conviction.  

She went from street gangs to making national headlines -- she paid the price for fame!

Just before her first professional match, she was drugged/raped by her manager and started her life on a downward spiral.




Telling her story in this interview, she shares from her heart in a way that will keep you captivated.  She was considered Australia's toughest woman (and also a cop) yet was falling apart on the inside in the battle of her life/career.  As you listen you will realize that someone out there can HELP you, has felt your pain and can offer support uniquely and honestly.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Nothing Destroys Hope More Than Shame/Guilt

Lois Hollis entered the world of Open Heart Surgery as a registered nurse 50 years ago.  She went on to help develop one of the first Kidney Hemodialysis Units in the country.

Today she has established a field of study as a Shame/Guilt Educator.  Her newly released book, Emotional Revolution = Evolution:  Releasing Shame/Guilt is a self-help guide to help us understand shame and guilt and the impact it can have on our lives.

"Shame and guilt are not ours to own.....or to give!"

"Guilt is the echo of shame that describes our unworthiness."

Lois has a unique insight that she shares in her interview.  You will be educated and motivated!  Don't miss her interview below.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Here is How YOU Can Have Optimum Health and Super Intelligence Wellness

Kay Kei has a BC in Geophysics and a MS from Berkeley School of Engineering.  She is a certified Herb Practitioner and Soul Coach and a best-selling author.  She has worked as a geophysicist and also ran her own business as a condominium developer/builder for 15 years.

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.   In her first interview on Never Ever Give Up Hope (click here) she gave us insight into how to reprogram your brain to deal with STRESS.  





In her interview today, she shares how YOU too can have Optimum Health!  She wants

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Chose to be a Survivor - NOT a Victim

Keith Dion has had an astounding career as a musician, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker.

But the story of what made this musician great goes much deeper.  Severely abused and then abandoned by his parents, he determined he would succeed.  He was inspired to become a musician by Jimi Hendrix and many years later he hooked up with Hendrix's bass player, Noel Redding.


Most well-known as being the producer, manager and bandleader for the late Noel Redding of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, he also has produced records for Arthur Lee and Love, and has played in New Zealand’s classic cult band The Ponsonby DC’s, as well as San Francisco alternative groups The Ophelias, 3:05 AM, and Corsica, producing records for all of them along the way.

Over the years he also recorded or performed with members of The Kinks, Thin Lizzy, Santana, The Counting Crows, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Most recently he’s released the very critically acclaimed collaboration with Jefferson Starship members Diana Mangano and Prairie Prince - Reno Nevada and Other Songs of Gambling, Vice and Betrayal as The Great American Robber Barons.

After both of his parents died in Reno, Nevada, the San Francisco-based artist discovered a whole new dimension to his musicality. “Their deaths made me face a lot of stuff, and I keep peeling back the layers and finding these dark aspects inside of me,” Keith says. “Every song on the album is about gambling, vice and betrayal, and we really mean it.”  

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

In the Blink of an Eye, Her Life Changed Forever - A Mother's Love

Stephanie Collins
Stephanie Collins, an award-winning author of With Angels Wings, has degrees in psychology and nursing. But, in the blink of an eye, she had to leave her career to care for her FOUR special needs children -- as a single mom.  After 23 years, she is still changing her child's diapers - but her attitude is beautiful - a true mother's love.

Her story is one of strength and courage.  If you know of anyone who is the parent of a special needs child, this is a 'MUST LISTEN to' broadcast.  

Stephanie does not see herself as a victim but someone who became strong in the face of adversity.  Through sheer perseverance and tenacity, she proved anyone can be an overcomer.






In Stephanie's words "If you are feeling overwhelmed and ready to give up -- I did too. These feelings aren't indicative of a weak constitution or failure -- they are symptoms

Monday, December 28, 2015

I'm Not Stupid, Just Disabled -- How Society Sees Disabled People

Wolfgang Wolf
Wolfgang Wolf was a freelance copywriter and co-founder of Ogilvy and Mather Direct as well as their Creative Director. 

In 1990, his life made a sharp turn.  He suffered a major stroke and should not have survived.  He shocked the doctors when not only did he survive but was able to do things they said he would never do again; walk, talk, and take care of himself. 




Since his stroke, he has founded a registered charity, got a Bachelors degree majoring in Counseling and is a guest lecturer.

His book, How to Survive (After) a Stroke, is NOT a book of rehabilitation techniques and medical advice.  Rather, it gives invaluable support by sharing stories of numerous stroke survivors about isolation, loneliness, stigma, fear, disability and pain. It is a book that addresses coping skills to move past these negatives.

He is an active blogger and would love to connect with you - especially if you have

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Here's How Teachers and Parents CAN Make a Difference


Daniel Blanchard grew up in East Hartford under rough conditions.  He learned how to fight on the street and later used that knowledge to become a state champion wrestler.  This is my SECOND interview with him and if you are a parent, a teacher or a human (!) you can glean secrets from this man's insight and enthusiasm.

Daniel has recently been appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Special Education Advisory Council to Connecticut Department of Education; an incredible honor.  
He has seven degrees in education and was also picked by the American Federation as the voice of educational reform.  He is an award-winning author, speaker, and educator.

As a teacher and coach for teenagers, he drives life lessons into them.  He teaches them how to succeed in an imperfect world and never give up on their dreams. He is a key factor in helping them change their lives.

His interview will touch your heart and motivate you to get to know your teenagers on a new level - and relate to them!

Feeling Lucky? is about a teen struggling with life in a violent and frustrating world.  He's

Saturday, December 12, 2015

When We Are Rescued, We Often Become the Rescuer



Mary McLaurine is a writer, a poet, and a contributing blogger at Huffington Post. She survived a torturous childhood sexual abuse by her father but learned how to overcome the aftermath that affected her later in life. 

She has much to offer anyone who has suffered from PTSD, sexual abuse, and rejection.  

She is an advocate for organ donation (as a recipient of a kidney after years of dialysis) and therapy animals, rescuing them from their abusive situations.  


You cannot compare someone else's pain with your own.  It is pointless as we only know our own battle of what we have had to endure.  But you CAN be an overcomer and draw strength from your weakest moments.  





It took a lifetime of raw emotion, endurance and determination to assemble her "mosaic."   The most beautiful part is not the multi-colored stones but the dusky, gritty grout that holds all the pieces together and made her unbreakable.  The broken pieces, sharp edges, soft curves, rough surfaces, and smooth stones are beautifully imperfect but they made her strong.  

You will not want to miss her story, especially if you know of anyone who has been abused.  

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dream, Believe, Take Action

Petra Monaco, Never Ever Give Up Hope
Petra Monaco is a survivor.  She endured abuse and extreme trauma which made her the strong woman she is today.  She is an author of two memoirs -  Betrayal:  The Journey - Childhood Memories and the Adult Awakening and Lennon Steps.

In foster care since she was two years old, she repeatedly survived rejection and learned how to forgive.

When her four-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called urea cycle disorder, it created chaos in his little body.  As a mom, she had to make the decision to save his life with organ transplantation -- THREE times!  

No parent should have to watch their child suffer to this extreme.  But Petra chose to have a positive attitude no matter what!  She is an encourager and motivator and you do not want to miss her interview.


Thursday, December 3, 2015

How To Become Your Best Self By Finding Your Passion

Gretchen Crass
Gretchen Crass, owner of GST Fitness and Wellness,is a leading expert in the area of fitness, nutrition, & spiritual health.  She is a personal trainer, nutritionist and lifestyle transformation coach helping people on their journey to become their "BEST SELF!"

Gretchen had a rough childhood suffering molestation and rejection which led to Anorexia.  

She now shares her story with solid advice on how to know your true self.





"The mind is a powerful thing and we need to use it for the greater good rather than against ourselves!"

She is a coach for the Special Olympics as well as a Child Ambassador for World Vision. 

Sunday, November 29, 2015

You CAN, You SHOULD, and if you're BRAVE enough....YOU WILL

Marquita Herald is an inspirational author of Resilient Living -- Build Inner Strength and Master Life's Challenges with Confidence and Courage.  

Her book and website of the same name is aimed at inspiring readers to develop the capacity for emotional resilience.

The prevailing view of resilience is that it helps one to "bounce back" from a crisis. Marquita shows us how to "BOUNCE FORWARD."   




Fear and dysfunction didn't run through her family -- it galloped. Through personal experiences and serious research, she now teaches courses on how to exercise resilience in any situation.

Three Keys she shares are:     

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

When You Wrap Up your Past, you'll Unwrap a Perfect Present



Ben Starling is an author, artist, and boxer.  He is passionate about marine conservation and boxing which are central themes in his upcoming novel.

Ben has a Master of Arts from Oxford University and is Oxford's ONLY ever Quintuple Blue (which is a varsity champion five years running). 

He has both coached and boxed competitively and with an advantage -- he boxed intelligently.  You must listen to his interview to hear his views on how this relates to life and gives you the upper edge!


From losing his partner to ovarian cancer to his passion for saving marine life, Ben's life experiences inspired him to intertwine them into his short stories and his novel.   His passion for life and love are evident in his stories. Click here for the Amazon link.  

His compassion is evident in his interview.

Do you live a fear-based or love-based life?  Listen to his interview to get the answer.



Here are Ben's social network links to contact and follow him

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Monday, November 23, 2015

They Sold Everything They Owned to Rescue 5 Horses from Unknown Fate


At twenty-six Jackie’s fiancé died and shattered her heart, her world crumbled. Leaving behind a loving family, a great career and fashionable home, she ran away from the tortuous feelings. Landing in Australia she quickly met Noel and married him. Both Jackie and Noel were quite possibly on the rebound! Together they purchased a thirty-three-foot sailing boat and sailed around the world.

Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie realized life would never be the same again; a floating home with no fridge or hot water, and with a dinghy instead of a car. Suffering self-doubts, she became fearful of her new world.

Not only did Jackie deal successfully with the challenges of her new existence, she also battled with the testosterone fuelled nautical world to become both a professional captain and a qualified maritime teacher. Most importantly, Jackie found herself.


She’s sailed around the world one and a half times and trekked in the bush with five rescued

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Flat and Fabulous - After the Mastectomy

Chris Tryon is an author, motivational speaker and cancer survivor.  Her book, Dear Sister, Today is..., is her personal journey through the various stages of breast cancer including valuable lessons she learned.  In her interview and her book she wishes to share these insights resulting from her research, to empower her sisters who may be going through similar circumstances.

Most women are not aware they have a choice.  Most women are not aware the complications that can happen as a result of reconstructive surgery. Most women are not aware of the discomfort and agony this surgery can inflict.

Chris' message is to these women, all women!


In quoting Nicolas Cage, the actor:

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Be Active, Be Social, Be Engaged, Be Purposeful, and Be Complicated

                                           
Ruth Curran drew on her experience successfully overcoming a traumatic brain injury to become an expert on maximizing brain function through lifestyle modification and "turning up the noise on life." She shares her insights and proven techniques for amplifying everyday experiences in Being Brain Healthy.






Curran has a master's degree in cognitive psychology as well as more than 28 years of experience as a strategist, business development executive, and organizational behaviorist. 

Curran is passionate about the connection between the brain and daily functioning and believes everyone—regardless of age or stage of life—has the ability to use neuroplasticity to live a richer, deeper, more fully engaged life. She has created a series of photo-based thinking puzzles, games, and apps that help players work on cognitive abilities such as attention, memory, and executive functioning.
"What can you do EACH moment to make your life worth living?  Complicate your thinking and AMPLIFY your life!"

For insights and proven techniques for amplifying everyday experiences go to her blogs:

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Trapped: My Life with Cerebral Palsy

Fran Macilvey is an author and motivational speaker.  Her first book, Trapped, tells the story of her life with cerebral palsy.   Fran was born premature and disabled, the younger of twins. She shares her earliest years to the joys and frustrations of marriage and motherhood.  Her book shines a bright, fresh light on the myths that “spastics” live with – and reveals the common ground that she endeavors to share with the rest of the world.

She worked as a lawyer for ten years before turning to her first passion, writing. In the midst of home-making and the demands of child-rearing, I write about my experiences so that others can understand how challenging it is, to maintain the appearance of a “normal” life with a disabling condition. I also like to write about making the most of life, and my next two books are about how we can do that.
In Fran's words.......

Monday, November 2, 2015

A Life Lived with Regret is Not a Life Well Lived

                             
Sandra Elaine Scott is a transformational speaker, corporate trainer and life coach who specializes in helping individuals turn their someday dreams into TODAY'S REALITY.                                                                           Her book, Manana Starts Today,  is a collection of empowering affirmations designed to assist you in moving forward towards your goals and dreams.  

When Sandra was born with physical problems, the doctor told her mother "You sure got a lemon!"  Her mother was determined to prove the doctor wrong and DID!

"FAITH IS ELECTRIC AND FEAR IS STATIC"

Sandra strongly believes we can change our lives by applying these techniques:

Saturday, October 31, 2015

If You Transition Your Mindset, You will Transition your Life


Glenda Oakley Cook is a Transition Strategist, Leadership Coach, and Market Place Mentor. Utilizing her experiences as an Army “Brat,” former Army Captain and current Army spouse, she helps women take command of their lives to command the life they desire.                              
  
Glenda founded the Institute of Transitions, a consulting firm specializing in personal and professional development with an emphasis on transitionsleadership and confidence.  Her firm’s courses, training, events and coaching programs prepare emerging influencers with the ability to transition into their next stage of life with ease! 
A combat veteran and a net worth over a half-million dollars by the age of 30, Glenda truly believes you can achieve anything with determinationdedication, and discipline.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

One Woman Inspiring Others - Make your Mess your Message

Being beaten by her husband to an inch of her life, she said NO MORE and turned her life around. Claudette  Esterine
Jamaican born Claudette Esterine studied International Relations at Kiev State University in the Ukraine and then theological studies at Newman Theological College in Alberta, Canada.

She has worked as a chaplain for both hospitals and prisons and has further studied Behavioral Counselling and Case Management in the Federal Correctional System.

As an active blogger, she helps women (and men) work through the daily realities of life including child abuse, domestic violence and racial marginalization.  

She endured sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse her entire life -- was stabbed by her own mother and used as a sex object 'pimped out' for years.  

After realizing something was missing in her life during a 16-year same-sex relationship, she was able to turn her life around.   Now free from guilt and pain she is a WOUNDED healer -

Monday, October 26, 2015

Use the Best in Yourself to Bring Out the Best in Others

Ulka Shrukhande
Ulka Shrikhande is an R&D Scientist, a natural motivator, consultant, and national speaker. She is passionate about building strong collaborative leaderships across organizations. 

She works with academic institutions, start-up to mid-size companies and non-profit organizations.

Ulka is a strong advocate of compassion and collaboration who uses coaching and national workshops as avenues to spread the message and create a positive impact on society - both for personal as well as professional enrichment.

Her dream is to empower women and children with the power of dreams, to become advocates for building peaceful families.

Ulka shares how to find your inward anchor points that show others who you are and what you stand for.



Her energetic interview is here:


Sunday, October 11, 2015

Unresolved Anger is Radioactive Toxic Waste in your House

Tony McAleer is a former organizer for the White Aryan Resistance (WAR), Tony McAleer served as a skinhead recruiter, proprietor of Canadian Liberty Net (a computer operated voice messaging center), and manager of the racist rock band, Odin’s Law. Tony was eventually found to have contravened Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act that prohibits the dissemination of messages likely to expose groups to hatred by telephone.

However, there came a time in Tony's life when he had to make a choice.  Tony's love for his children led him on a spiritual journey of personal transformation. Financial hardship and the harsh realities of single parenthood brought him to a place of compassion and forgiveness for himself and for others. Tony has spent the past six years as principal of McAleer & Associates Wealth Management and traveling as a motivational speaker. Today he is Executive Chairman of Life After Hate and shares his practice of compassion as a presenter of Kindness Not Weakness curriculum.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Did Your Circumstances Ever Lie to You?


No one plans to be unemployed for more than two years, nor to go without a consistent means of income for more than a year. Nevertheless, that’s my story.

Although it was never my intention to join social media, I accepted an invitation and began using it as a platform to write and share my Inspirational Readings to encourage, inspire and empower people of all nations.  

Vernita Simmons is a free-lance writer for Linkedin Pulse, Community Christian Service Worker, and Faith Filled Magazine