How Humor Can Help You Control Your Life

Amy Lyle is a humorist who grew up in Marietta, Ohio, which is in the heart of Appalachia and known for a population that is partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence. She has penned two Amazon Humor & Entertainment best-sellers, The Book Of Failures and We’re All A Mess, It’s OK, and is the writer and co-host of the popular talk show, “In The Burbs.”

Amy felt helpless in many stages of her career in the entertainment business. One day she had a contract - the next day.....nothing. The cycle kept repeating itself.

Multiply that along with the frustrations of rewriting things more often than she could count. She hated the feeling of being out of control.

Foster Care, Adoption, Human Trafficking, and Everything in Between

Dr. John DeGarmo is an international expert on foster care, an author, and TEDx speaker. He and his wife have had over 60 children come through their home as foster parents.

He is a consultant to foster care agencies, child welfare organizations, and legal firms. 

Dr. John has appeared on CNN HLN, Good Morning America, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, and more. 

Would You Like to Know How to Leap Sooner Rather Than Later

Google’s #1 Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley, helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling Permission to Leap.

You know that there is more available to you. Life is calling for you to be more in the world. And while you’ve taken a few baby steps to find out more, the thought of jumping without a parachute terrifies you.

Wake Up Every Day to a New World Ready to Make a Difference

In August of 2018 Stacey Magovern’s Mom was brutally murdered in her home. How can anyone possibly process that – let alone the wife of a police officer? 

Stacey's story and her success as a best selling author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker will surprise and motivate you. 

"It is strange, yet surprising, how some very small things shape the momentous events of your life."

Stacey Magovern went from outside salesperson to running a multi-million-dollar company overnight. The wife of a police officer Stacey’s passion for helping families of law enforcement became her business.

Do You Wish You Had a Magic Lamp with Your Personal Genie?

Julia Brodska grew up in poverty and became a high school dropout - overweight and unhappy. At one point in her life she was drowning in debt, still overweight but was determined to make a change.

She now owns two successful companies, teaches workshops, speaks in corporate settings, all while traveling the world.

Are You a Victim? Or Someone Who Wants a Better Life?

Have you had to survive staggering loss in your life? Robin Cote is a widow who also lost her young daughter but taught herself how to heal in spite of life's sometimes-ugly dealings.

Robin is a survivor, not only of loss but also of domestic violence, verbal and emotional abuse, rape and bullying. She is an outspoken advocate for victims. Through all she has endured, "VICTIM" will never be a word use to describe Robin.

Her journey started when she was raped as a teenager. Robin's father didn't believe her and wouldn't call the cops. He said she deserved it because she had a sip of beer (which had been drugged) and her mother didn't comfort her. From that point on, she KNEW she was on her own.

Do You Know How to Live Without the Pain of Regret?

 

Would you like to escape your soul-sucking job and have the FREEDOM of being your own boss? Would you like to live life without asking for permission? 

Rachel Smets is a Clarity Coach, two-time TEDx speaker, an Author, YouTuber and online course creator.

"If you do nothing...

Nothing will change!"

As a young girl right into adulthood Rachel lacked confidence, felt bad about herself and her appearance; she believed she was not good enough. And then she experienced burnout and everything changed.

Rachel was driven by the question, "What if I had done it? What if I had done what I really wanted?" She did not want to live life with the pain of regret.

"What you think - You can create"

Don't miss Rachel's interview giving clear steps to create the life you desire:

How Do Military Wives and Mothers Cope as a 'Single' Parent?

Military moms often need to fill the role of both mother and father to their children. During Hurricane Andrew, Karen Whiting's home was destroyed while her husband was serving overseas.

Karen is no stranger to dealing with trauma. Her eleven-year-old son had a headache that lasted for over eleven years. 

In 2009, her husband saw a doctor regarding a lump in his breast. It was dismissed and the doctor told him to return in a year. By then, it was too late as he had stage four breast cancer. He had the BRAC2 cancer gene as did his two sisters who both survived breast cancer. Karen's husband did not survive. About 2,650 new cases in men are diagnosed each year.

As an award-winning author of twenty-six books, writing and marketing coach, international speaker, and mother of five, Karen writes to help build tomorrow's wholesome families today.

Karen's story as a 'single' parent during the years her husband was stationed overseas, will brings tears and laughter. But more importantly.....tips on how to survive and thrive as a mother during tough times:

Surviving Foster Care and Trauma Brought New Life and Hope

Danny Vann is a foster care survivor and a prime example of how to overcome life’s obstacles. He shares his journey from a broken home, to an orphanage, foster home, blended and broken family to an emancipated minor at 17 and then….independence – striving to become a premiere Elvis impersonator entertaining audiences internationally for 45 years.  You will love his story of NEVER EVER GIVING UP.

Danny Vann was a senior project manager for several multi-state, multi-million dollar computer projects in corporate America. Then a heart attack and open heart surgery changed his life and his career.

Do You Know How to Recognize Burnout Signs Before it's too Late

Michael Levitt recovered from burnout and 369 days of worst-case scenarios - heart attack, job loss, car repossession, home foreclosure. 

Michael learned how to reinvent his life and to identify burnout and stop it before it happens.

Michael Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network. He is a Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of the new book BURNOUT PROOF. 

How Do You Motivate Yourself During Moments of Hopelessness?

Twenty years ago, David Hennessey created a personal development program called The WONDER Technique. David has presented this technique at hundreds of seminars.

David's training is in Psychology and nutrition and traveled to over twenty countries sharing the fundamental tools of personal development.

After moving to France to support his mother-in-law, his father died, his mother-in-law died, and he was in two car accidents. Then a rock climbing accident left him unable to walk for six months. He felt lost and hopeless. But he used the time to change his focus and formulated a plan to help others going through the same.

You can alter your life by altering your attitude -                                                                 Earl Nightingale

In this interview, David shares how to become resilient, rebuild your life with hope, how to live on purpose, and how to get internal motivation during moments of hopelessness.

The Ultimate Way to Become a Good Leader

Claudio Reilsono is an author, head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University for 16 years, General Manager of the Global Scouting Bureau for 20 years, and Podcast Host who interviews sports legends from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Claudio was elected to the Pittsburgh SportsLine Hall of Fame and named "Italian Coach of the Year" by the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame (Pittsburgh chapter).

In Claudio's interview he shares the years of low points, hundreds of rejections, and constantly being asked when he was going to grow up and do something with his life.

The Truth Revealed on How to Deal with Tragedy

NO MATTER how we prepare ourselves - when tragedy strikes it often throws us off the course we set for ourselves. 

Mary Potter Kenyon became a certified grief counselor in 2017. Mary works as Program Coordinator for Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa, where she lives with the youngest of her eight children. Mary is widely published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies, and the author of seven books, including the award winning Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace, and the recently released Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity.

When Mary's husband, a five-year cancer survivor, died following a heart stent surgery in March 2012, four of her eight children still lived at home. She was 52 years old and had never worked full-time outside of her home. Suddenly she was faced with being a single parent. She had been someone’s wife since she was 19 years old. What NOW?

The AWE Factor - How a Little bit of Wonder Can Change your Life

THE AWE FACTOR shows readers how a little bit of wonder can make a big difference in their life.  

 

For many people, 2020 was not a great year. The Awe Factor reveals why becoming more aware of the awe, wonder, and magic moments that surround us every day, can make 2021 a better year. 

 

Among other things the author will show you:

            —What awe is and why it is important. (A simple awe walk can help relieve depression & anxiety in seniors.)

            —Why viewing things like the Grand Canyon is only a tiny part of the awe experience. 

            —What is the leading generator of awe. (No, it’s not the birth of a child.)

            —Knock-your-socks-off inspirational awe-related stories. (Mini and Major awe moments) 

            —How your followers can take a test to determine their Awe-Score.

 

BTW…

Did you know that just looking at an awe-inspiring picture of nature can provide the same benefits as actually being in nature?

Winners Think About What They Want to Happen

Terry Tucker is an author, a motivational speaker, and an encourager. His blog, Motivational Check, gives daily posts of inspiration. Especially at a time we need it the most.

Terry is a perfect example of someone who will meet a challenge head-on and maintain a positive and inspiring attitude.  In his words:

"Suffering can be one of life's greatest teachers."

Are You Tired of Misery in your Life?

"In every moment, there is a reason to carry on - this is a transitory moment and it will not be like this forever."

1985 … Los Angeles 

The Hair Band era has just begun, cocaine is the drug du jour and as the first girl hired at the iconic Hollywood Guitar Center, Taylor Van Arsdale was given a front-row seat to a parade of dreamers, druggies, and misfits flocking to the store. But in this world of — yes — sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, is also the story of a young girl discovering herself, making mistakes, falling in and out of love, and becoming a woman.

How One Mother Changed the Law to Protect Our Children

Carrie Kohan is a national child advocate, federal government witness, and public spokesperson who changed the face of a country. In addition to changing Canadian law, Carrie founded Project Guardian and Mad Mothers Against Pedophiles (MMAP) in 1998. 

What MADD did for drinking and driving, Carrie wanted to do for pedophilia and the protection of children, by educating the public and change the laws.

Be that advocate

Your cause needs a voice

Can an Unbreakable Spirit Triumph Over Brokenness?

"Addiction is a stealth predator. Unrecognized, it will grow and flourish. Unchecked, it destroys."

Marilea C. Rabasa was a lifelong substance user - food, pills, cigarettes, and alcohol were the solution to the stresses of everyday living. This almost always involved some form of overindulgence of an easily attainable substance and for a short time, she would feel better. 

As the consequences mounted Marilea fortunately found herself evolving into a woman capable of discipline. Add to that a determination to let go of old habits and make changes became a recipe for renewal.

What is the Greatest Area of Stress in Your Life?

Stress is everywhere and in everything we do. Dr. Pete Alexander gives us some fast, effective tools to help deal with stress in all phases of our lives.

Professor Pete Alexander is a results-based coach helping hard-driving leaders
overcome their self-imposed barriers to success in business and life.
A recovering, hard-driving leader with over 30 years of sales, marketing, and
entrepreneurial experience, Pete successfully battled the negative effects of stress
head-on and developed the LIGHTEN™ stress relief model that motivates his peers
to take action in only a few minutes per day. 

• Livelihood
• Imagination
• Genius (unconscious mind)
• Health
• Time - take action
• Environment
• Network of relationships

Hope is the Ernest Expectation of Future Good

Charlana is known as the "Sunshine Girl" who has inspired thousands to influence their world by encouraging leaders, moving people, and changing the atmosphere around them. She is a life-changing communicator who imparts the wisdom, courage, and strength you need. She is a voice for our time.

Charlana Kelly is an author of four books. You are Not Here by Accident, Reaching Out with a Message of Hope, In Search of the King's Court, and her latest release: Irrefutable.

Charlana is an entrepreneur, community ministry leader, pastor, television host of Engage for Influence, and CEO of SpeakTruth Media Group LLC. which is a multimedia publishing company. Charlana works with authors from concept to completion of their book in print, digital, audio, etc.

Her interview is full of encouraging words and challenges us to realize our purpose and to fully realize that we are not here by accident. 

"Hope is ernest expectation of future good." --- Charlana Kelly

Charlana's latest release, Irrefutable is beautifully crafted as a catalyst to not only embrace our testimonies but to allow them to shape and mold us and usher us into a place of intimacy with God.

In Irrefutable Charlana pulls back the curtain of her own life, and encourages us to stare our past square in the face. As we turn the pages, we see God's undeniable fingerprints all over the episodes of our own lives. Even when it hurts. And for the first time, many of us will see God's goodness and grace woven within them.

Irrefutable is a must-have addition to your library to use for yourself and as a ministry tool of foundational keys. Keys that will lead us to our predestined purpose, adventure, and fulfillment.  

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How do You Handle the Good and the Not So Good?

There is absolutely no doubt that during the last few months life has presented itself in a very particular way. We are living in extreme times and it is deeply affecting peoples’ minds and wellbeing. How do YOU handle the good and the not so good?

In general, and especially in times of crisis, most people haven’t been taught the skills they need in order to deal with the challenges of life. Claudia Dagnino helps people by offering some simple and effective tips on how to alleviate their current stress, allowing them to better face and interact with what life is currently presenting.

Overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with your life?

How to Lead by Example by Leading Yourself First

Gina Gardiner has learned to walk twice as an adult.  For over 20 years, she ran her award-winning school from a wheelchair.  She focused on what she could do - rather than what she was not able to do. The gift of this experience was the development of a unique approach to life and the development of transformational leadership. 

Gina Gardiner is a No1 International Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Empowerment and Relationship Coach and Transformational Leadership Trainer with well over 30 years of experience helping people experience happiness, success, and fulfillment. She’s the founder of the Thrive Together Tribe membership and The Enlightened Leadership Programme.

Since 2004 Gina has worked with countless individuals, couples, teams, and organizations helping them to step into their potential, to learn the lessons from the past, and to recognize that it is their choice to step into their power and live a fearless life.  Gina is passionate about supporting people to live a truly happy, successful, and fulfilling life and supporting leaders to become the spiritual matriarchs and patriarchs who lead with integrity, compassion and the courage to do what is right rather than what is expedient.

How is the Global Pandemic Affecting You?

Are you concerned about the impact the current pandemic may affect your life now and in the future? Would you like to break through the blocks that may be holding you back to accomplish your goals? Would you like to
know how to live a fuller, richer, healthier life?

Teresa Bruni, Founder of Less Fear, More Flow LLC, is on a mission to assist anyone who wants to accomplish that. Teresa's journey began over 20 years ago when she recovered from a decade-long chronic health condition. About 7 years into the depths of that illness, medical science still had no answers. She wondered if she would ever get well.

But she did! A solid belief in herself, knowing she had the power to create any kind of life she desired was the beginning. Then she cleaned up her environment – including her diet, relationships, thoughts, and emotions. And her desire is to help as many people as she can - to do the same.

Listen to that incredible story of her return to health here

Have You Loved and Lost?

Christina Flach, the CED of Pretty Girl Makeup, has had numerous blows that would devastate most people. One Christmas morning, without warning, her baby died in his crib. Another was the news that her husband, Ken Flach, was dying of sepsis. Her story is one that everyone who has loved and lost needs to hear.

Christina is also a celebrity makeup artist, a board member at LAFACE Skincare, fashion correspondent for Soap Opera Digest, and a fashion commentator.

How could this have happened?

Can You Overcome the Fear of Death?

Louise Evans beat cancer but she also overcame her fear of death. Louise is a Registered Clinical Counselor and author of The Cancer Conundrum.

Life takes many twists and turns which can be a veritable roller coaster. When we are able to survive, the highs that follow can be greater than our lowest lows.

Our mindset is crucial to the healing process. As difficult as it can be, we need to find positivity in the direst situation.

In Louise's interview, she takes you through the process of overcoming the negativity that often surrounds desperate circumstances and realizing the UPSIDE of cancer:

 

Do You Compromise to Please Others?

Jothi Dugar beat the odds over serious health issues and severe depression as a result of never giving up. 

You will gain confidence in yourself as you listen to her challenge
and tips to a more fulfilling life or career:

How to Wake Up Every Morning With Purpose

Pamela Pete was a homeless runaway and a high school dropout. After an
abusive marriage followed by another abusive relationship, she had to make a
change in her life in order to survive.

That day came when her ex-boyfriend arrived at her front
door in the middle of the night holding a gun and saying,
"I just killed somebody!"

How Is It Possible To Change from a Homeless Drug Addict to a Successful Businessman in a Year?

A year ago Peter Weddle was a homeless crack cocaine and heroin addict living on the streets. Today, 365 days later, he is a successful author, public speaker, and life coach for corporate businessmen.  How is that even possible? 

At his lowest point, Peter took 95 Tramadol and drank a bottle and a half of vodka to end his pain. He died for seven minutes but HE SURVIVED. From that point, his life changed forever. He tells his incredible story in this interview.

Is it Possible to Be Happy After Serious Tragedy?

Fran Caffey Sandin, a retired nurse, has authored two books, contributed to several anthologies and magazines. Fran lost two sons. She shares her story of how she found the strength to get through severe trauma.

Through all this heart-wrenching loss, including her father's suicide, she has learned much including what the three stages of grief are and how to survive them.  

She teaches us that we can overcome the effects of tragedy and how to help others survive their circumstances.

We need to know what to say and what not to say when our friends are suffering. 

During her interview, she details the three stages of grief:

1. Crisis
2. Crucible
3. Construction

How to Deal with a Cancer Diagnosis for your Child

Jay Hix Jones is the host and executive producer of the UplifTV documentary series, The Experience, producer of “Hoarders” and as a media professional also worked on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and “Ice Road Truckers.”  Jay and his wife Kara co-authored the book The Experience: 40 Days to Reconnecting Your Soul. Together they operate the film production company Hungry Fish Media with Dr. Charles Hix.  

Two years ago, Jay requested to be on Never Ever Give Up Hope but before we could do the interview, Jay's life was turned upside down when his four-year-old daughter, Hunter Rose, was diagnosed with stage four cancer. 

What Can Happen if You Only Dare to Hope?

Hope Mueller is an author, inspirational speaker, executive, and active not-for-profit volunteer. A results-driven leader and change agent, Hope is passionate about career development and community service, among others. 

Her early years were marked by the experiences of a hippie commune. Hope's unique childhood shaped her approach and interaction with the world, with a gift of creating order out of chaos and turning vision into reality.

To realize success:

• FOCUS on the solution instead of the problem

• Be comfortable with change

• Persistence, persistence, persistence, and laser-focused on goals

Honest and raw with 

no request for empathy or complaint

Hopey chronicles the story of a courageous girl in a 70s southern Indiana commune, complete with flowers for dinner, a ball of acid in the freezer and orgies on the living room floor.

The chaos of her formative years, which are littered with violent episodes, periods of hunger and assaults, leads Hope to set off on her own at the age of 15.

Written as intense past moments, reflective chapters, and flash-forwards, these three voices come together to transcend time and connect the past and the present. 

Hopey is a reminder that we can love, believe, and be successful beyond all expectations -
if we ONLY DARE TO HOPE.