Inspirational Stories Episodes

Krystal Jakosky is an author and writer who lives in the incredible state of Colorado. She feels joy and happiness and takes on each day with intention. She has learned to take in every experience with a "yes, and" - Yes this...

Jen Nash is an executive coach, speaker and author, who enjoys talking about building small connections to gain incredible outcomes. Jen calls herself a Connector In Chief, and shares many of the ideas from her book - an Amaz...

Caramel Lucas' story is great. She was a shy young girl, but grew up to really love the skin she is in and face her fears. She attributes the love of her family for this, and the confidence and love that she received. Caramel...

OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast Jus...

Cheryl Ilov is an incredible woman. I am so thrilled that I had the opportunity to speak with her. She shares her story with vibrance, grace and a zeal for life. In this episode she shares how a traumatic experience shaped h...

Aunia Kahn's work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program. Art and trauma-related work first came together as a passion and purpose with her ...

“You need a mentor!” Perhaps you have heard these words somewhere along your career path as well. But, what makes a good mentor? Most people would describe a mentor as someone who “has been there and done that,” and now is sh...

April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not ...

Alison has been in the fitness industry for most of her life--a former athlete and competitor! She has also been an entrepreneur for over 20 years with a Masters' degree (ECU). She has worked in corporate fitness, educatio...

Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka from Style Your Selfie shares her story on this episode. "We are all born to influence!" Keke Olisemeka has a great deal of energy. She is a social influence strategist, entrepreneur...

Armando Lucas Correa is a Cuban writer, journalist and editor who resides in New York. His first novel, The German Girl (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster), is an international bestseller that has been translated to fourteen lang...

Lisa Santiago McNeill has overcome childhood abuse and molestation, being a runaway at 13, dropping out of school at 16, using drugs and being used for her body to go on to a 20 year career at IBM, starting after-school progr...

There is a song about how things were easier in the 90s... But, were they really? Samantha Durbin grew up in a "supportive" home in Oakland, California and found something to entertain herself. Raves. Samantha noted each rave...

Wendy Sanford the author of These Walls Between Us agreed to speak with me about her experience with race and class. She describes her own upbringing, and how she was as much a product of her circumstance as anyone else. But....

Per her website : "Sasha Laghonh believes passionately that every individual, team, and organization possesses the tools they need to thrive when they’re given the right direction." And after having a conversation with her, ...