How to Survive the Loss of a Child to Cancer or a Tragic Accident

Shelley Buck was born into a creative family in the Midwest and moved to California after college to follow her dream of working for Disney. It was there she met and fell in love with her husband, Chris, who worked in animation and would one day direct the Oscar-winning movie, FROZEN. After they married and had their first child, Ryder, she stayed home to be a full-time mom to him and the two brothers who followed.

When her 23-year-old son, Ryder was diagnosed with cancer her journey went to unimaginable places.

Rock musician and songwriter Ryder Buck was 23 years old, with an unstoppable

dream to life people up through his music. But a life-threatening cancer diagnosis 

showed that life had other plans. While th disease should have beaten him,

Ryder rose above it all to live from a place of passion and purpose.

THEN....fate stepped in.

Though it wasn't cancer that took Ryder, it was the experience that helped him

grow into the shining light he became. His story of love, hope, and truth will 

show you that there is no hardship big enough to keep you from putting your

special touch on the world...if you simply leave your light on!

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Leave Your Light On is the first song Ryder wrote, which became his mantra in life.

In this uplifting and powerful memoir, you meet and fall in love with Ryder - an unforgettable character who lived life by his highest ideals and accepted his most human flaws with a sense of humor. You get an inside view of a tight-knit family whose relationships were tested by this unrelenting disease. And you walk away with the desire to do whatever it takes to shine your own light, no matter what life or death throws your way. 

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How Can Past Emotional Abuse Make You a Better Person

When J'Anemtra heard those words "If you leave me, I will hunt you down and I WILL kill you," she knew something had to change - to save her life and the lives of her children.

Were you born to be a REBEL?

J’Anemtra is a strong advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence. At 40, she instantly understood that she had to start being who she was born to be; a leader, teacher, trainer, thought creator, a REBEL!

As a survivor of domestic violence, I encourage audiences to develop their own blueprint and help them to define their own daily mantra that will begin the process of Living Past Crazy! 

I am a strong advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence and speak candidly about the issues of domestic violence and abuse with emphasis on empowering individuals to continue living- because there is life after abuse! 

J'Anmetra lives by the quote “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden 

J’Anmetra is an Amazon’s International Bestselling Author of Fearless Woman Born to Give Thanks and Transition to Freedom and four other amazing books. She has received the Author of the Year of Award for two consecutive years and has had the opportunity to share the screen with the late actor Tommy Ford in the movie The Last Time.   She is the founder of Be Fearless Inc, Waddell Consulting Services, and Bare Your Hair. She has an MBA in Healthcare Management and currently finishing her Ph.D. 

Being Fearless is the only way I want to live my life! -J'Anemtra Waddell

We spend our entire lives being what the world wants us to be - not who we were created to be. All of us were born to be great!

Never be sorry for your path in life! Never apologize for the leader, the writer, the singer, the dancer, the inventor IN you. It is OK for other people to be uncomfortable with who you are - it is not your responsibility for them to accept you!

Rebel or not, you don’t want to miss this interview with a fearless woman - J’Anemtra Waddell:

At 40 I instantly understood I had to quit being who I was and start being who I  was born to be. A leader, a teacher, a trainer, a thought creator, a  REBEL! ​​As the ONLY Live Past Crazy Specialist,  it is my philosophy and deep desire to help further those who are bound by the daily crazy of their life with a simple blueprint to begin to live past crazy. This Blueprint is designed to assist individuals in transforming their thinking from victim to survivor to overcomer – no matter how they define crazy! 

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A painful past. Many of us have one. We each have something we don’t want EVERYONE to know – let alone share with the world! Well, brace yourself for this gripping, page-turning, and tell-all story. Within its pages, you will find author J’Anmetra Waddell’s unusual truth.

As a former First Lady of the church, read her horrifying story of physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of the man she loved: the pastor. Learn how she put on her “best face” for the world while struggling with trying to leave her abusive husband.

Family, friends, church members, and co-workers couldn’t help her escape. She had to do it alone. She had to be FEARLESS.

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"Inside of you is a resolve to survive. It is so strong that it can overpower you and make the impossible possible. Just the same, you can crush your own resolve when you doubt yourself. Let the resolve lead you. Be patient with yourself. You are changing your mindset, and it is hard. The days will sometimes be hard. There is no way around putting in the work for YOUR transition."
~ J'Anmetra Waddell

Transition to Freedom is a continuation of Author J'Anmetra Waddell's unique abuse survivor story. In her #1 Best Selling book, Fearless Woman: Born to Give Thanks, J'Anmetra transparently told her complete truth: She was abused by the man she loved and married: the Pastor. Her riveting story continues as she tells of her breakthrough...moments that landed her in jail, had her running for her life, and so much more. Today, her TRANSITION TO FREEDOM is complete...or is it?

  

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Is There Help for Someone With an Out-of-Control Gambling Addiction?

NO ONE intentionally starts gambling with the hope of becoming addicted .....or with the understanding of how it could destroy their life.

Bobbie Malatesta had a 30-year career in corporate America and is now managing two organizations. One is to raise awareness of gambling addiction and the other is a virtual assistant business.

In our interview with Bobbie she answers your questions about addiction and recovery - and how someone can get back control of their life .....or to help someone they know to get the help they need:

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Positivity is No Gamble

3-21 was born out of Bobbie's dream for a safe place to go to assist with boredom and relapse prevention when it comes to gambling and alcohol addiction. Out of this mission the 3-21 Podcast was born; serving over 62 countries and 1200 cities worldwide.

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Have You Ever Known Someone Who was a Criminal Mastermind?

Have you ever known someone who was a criminal mastermind?

Crime was Mike Savage's second life, one that his wife and family knew nothing about until federal agents raided their home. 

Federal authorities described Mike Savage as a criminal mastermind capable of bending people to his will. He was that and more. His criminal empire was the subject of a five-year federal investigation that culminated in his indictment on 101 criminal charges that ultimately put him in prison for fifteen years, two months, and twenty-eight days. 

Mike imagined he would lose everything in his life, including his beloved wife who had no idea Mike was a criminal.

This interview will keep you on the edge of your seat -- how did he survive? How did he get out of prison? How did his wife stay with him all those years? What happened in prison that changed his life forever? COMPELING interview:

Mike Savage is an adjunct college professor, former radio and television personality, and co-host of A Savage Perspective podcast. 

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The feds called Mike Savage a criminal mastermind. The way Mike looked at it was "If I was a criminal mastermind, I wouldn't have been caught or in prison for 15 years."

A Prisoner's Perspective: The Redemption of a Criminal Mastermind chronicles how God, through the self-sacrificing love of his wife Cynthia, moved to save both of them and restore them as the husband and wife He wanted them to be. 

Mike's memoir demonstrates that even through violence, separation, poverty, cancer, and death, God's love still changes and restores those lost - even in the dark criminal underworld.

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How Much Time Do You Spend Stressing Over Your Career?

  

Do you want to enjoy happiness and success at work? Do you want to enjoy yourself while building your confidence and REACHING your goals?

Terry McDougall has helped thousands of high-achieving professionals just like you break through the blocks, regain their energy and enjoy their careers again!

Terry can help you enjoy more success and satisfaction in your current employment OR find your next opportunity in a new career.

Being smart or hard-working isn't enough. In her interview, Terry shows us how to take control of our professional destiny and start enjoying it. 

If you are not currently satisfied in your career, it could be because you are playing by the wrong rules. Terry can customize a coaching program structured for your success. Here are five steps she will guide you through:

• Clarify your goals
• Create your roadmap     
• Upgrade your skills
• Enhance your environment
• Maintain your mindset             

You can be happier and more successful when you learn to play the game of work. If you're not currently satisfied in your career, it could be because you're playing by the wrong rules.

In Winning the Game of Work, Terry Boyle McDougall shares the rules she learned from wise mentors and coaches, as well as the lessons she learned the hard way. She entered the workplace as an ambitious “go-getter” and was confused about why she wasn't advancing at the pace she expected. She learned that being smart and working hard aren't enough. The reward for developing a strategy for the game of work is success and happiness with less stress and duress.

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* Get recognized for your value on the job
* Develop and appreciate your unique “superpowers" at work
* Cope with a bad boss without burning out or getting fired
* Get the promotion you deserve
* Deliver more impact on the job with some simple hacks
* And more...

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In the Game of Life, Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins

When media maven Deborah Burns wrote her award-winning memoir, Saturday's Child, life took a very unexpected turn. Suddenly, that creative journey revealed something original and exciting about the world of work.

She was immersed into a new storytelling world full of literary wisdom, tools, and techniques revealed truths hidden from the 98% of us who are not authors. A rare and gorgeously written memoir, Saturday's Child tells the story of Deborah's unusual upbringing under the wings of her maverick mother to uncover the truth about her mother and their complex relationship.

No longer under the spell of her maternal goddess but still caught in a wrenching circle of love and longing, Deborah must finally confront the reality of her mother's legacy and begin to claim her own identity.

Saturday's Child is a fascinating depiction of a serious powerful bond that exists between all mothers and daughters. 

This is a mesmerizing EYE-OPENING MUST READ for any daughter who has tried to figure out where her mother ends and she begins.

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When Deborah Burns wrote her memoir she was immersed into a new storytelling world full of literary wisdom, tools, and techniques revealing truths hidden from the 98% of us who are not authors.

Despite having been a chief innovation officer; despite leading brands like ELLE Décor and Met Home; despite working with teams and consulting with many different companies, there were five lessons about leadership and success she never knew until writing that book.

The good news is that you don't need to be a writer - you just need to think like one. The better news is that when you understand the process and make thinking like a writer your mindset....you can move your work story forward in the way that you want. 

Applying the thought-process of a writer will spark new ideas and approaches, improve your questioning and creative problem-solving, and empower you to take the reins of the career you’d like to live.  

In her new release, Authorize It! Think Like a Writer to Win at Work & Life Deborah will show you how to live up to your potential. In this interview she shares how to apply the thought-process of a writer to spark new ideas and approaches, improve your questioning and creative problem-solving, and empower you to take the reins of the career you would like to live.

Authorize It! Think Like a Writer to Win at Work & Life will show you how thinking like a writer helps you to live up to your potential. Once you understand the process and make thinking like a writer your mindset, you can move your work story forward in the way that you want. 

You do not need to be a writer, you just need to apply the thought-process of one to spark new ideas and approaches, and empower you to take the reins of the career you would like to live.

"If you want to live up to your full potential, plot your best career, and positively impact every scene in your work story, READ THIS BOOK right now." - Romy Newman

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How to Turn Hopelessness to Hope and Be Successful No Matter What

Lafiro Gomez is a hemiplegic who fulfilled his dream of becoming a full-time author no matter what happened.

As a young man, Lafiro suffered a major stroke which nearly killed him and left him paralyzed. He survived that only to nearly die again due to a large ulcer. Yet, he survived but had to have his right leg amputated.

You don't want to miss Lafiro Gomez's story of survival and never giving up - no matter what. Here is his story of hopelessness turned to hope and success:

How to See Your Dreams Fulfilled in Life and in Love

Have you known someone who was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde split personality? As a psychotherapist for over 21 years, it took Riana Milne's own experience with a sociopathic husband to have the marriage annulled and delve into research to help others in that same position.

Riana Milne is a certified Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, a number one best selling author, the host of her podcast Lessons in Life and Love, and a licensed mental health counselor for over 21 years. 

Riana was also a Life and Dating Coach for the Docu-series, Radical Dating--Finding Lasting Love Over 40. She offers coaching programs for couples from ages 16 - 76.

How to Seize the Opportunity Covid Gave Each One of Us

Do you feel you have greatness trapped inside? Rick Ornelas is an ultimate success coach who can help you unlock your amazing potential.

Rick is the author of 12 Hours of Heaven; Lessons for a Better World. He is also the founder of I Spark Change, a community of those who seek to make the world a better place.....one act at a time. 

Rick went from hopeless to writing a best-selling book in under three months while envisioning and creating an incredible future. This fulfilled the dream he had been ignoring for years: to build a community to spread positivity, hope, and love while creating a ripple effect throughout the world.

Each Year Over 125,000 Americans Die from Overdose and Suicide Combined

Each year, over 125,000 Americans die from overdose and suicide combined. And this is NOT even the other causes of death related to substance misuse.

They are our friends, our neighbors, our family members. They go to our churches, eat next to us at our favorite restaurants. They talk to us through our favorite podcasts. And these deaths are completely preventable.

Jay Shifman is a Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Coach, and Advocate, and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. 

Jay has been in recovery for ten years and survived multiple suicide attempts and an overdose. 

If YOU KNOW ANYONE who has a substance misuse problem or is concerned about someone who does.....PLEASE listen to this interview. It will excite you when you realize YOU can do something to help! Jay talks about the struggles and the outdated model of care our communities may or may not offer and shows us how we can help those close to us and our community at large.

Are You Uncomfortable and Not Sure How to Act When You See A Disabled Person?

When Kristin Beale was a teenager, a Jetski accident left her paralyzed from the naval down. Her determination to disapprove the diagnosis was only the beginning of a new life for Kristin. 

Kristin is the author of three books, a nine-time marathon finisher, and a nationally competing wheelchair fencer. She is the creator of a weekly comic on Instagram.

Her book, Date Me, is in the process of becoming a TV series. You won't want to miss that!

Do You Know Someone Whose Life was Affected by Substance Abuse?

Most of us have known someone whose life has been affected by a form of substance abuse. In Brad’s interview he shares true life stories of people who have suffered through the dark trenches of addiction and emerge victorious.

Brad Duncan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography and works at the Baptist Health Hospital. He is the author of eight books.

At a visitation for a 21-year-old family member who passed away from a drug overdose, Brad's life and mission changed forever. He felt inspired to share stories of hope and began interviewing people from a variety of ages, races, genders, and social statuses who had gone through addiction, overcame it and are now living abundant lives.

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"

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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?