Never Ever Give Up Hope

When Brian was a kid he was run over by a truck and his arm torn off. He learned from an early age not to allow people’s reactions to how he looked, slow him down. Instead of getting stuck in the rut of what happened to him, he was driven by what he could do with it. Brian Bogert is a passionate human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist, top sales professional, and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Do you have any idea how to create the intentional life you have been dreaming of but struggled to create? Brian's revolutionary strategy - embrace pain to avoid suffering - has helped individuals and companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life they have always wanted.  Successful individuals can also be stuck, frustrated by lack of progress, and stymied efforts to realize their own potential. Brian built his business from $250,000 in revenue to $15 million in a decade. In Brian's interview, he will show all of us how to get out of the rut and become our authentic selves. Inside of each of us is a sleeping giant. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He shows us that we should not start outside with what we need to do - but rather from the inside with who you ALREADY are.

From the slums of Chicago to the hills of Hollywood, to legendary Carnegie Hall, award-winning actress, author, and teacher Susan Slavin has always triumphed over adversity.   Susan’s story touched me deeply and affected me for days afterward. What she endured and overcame in her life is an inspiration to everyone. When you listen to her remarkable interview, stay tuned until the end – cry with her, rejoice with her. Born into abject poverty (one dinner roll to feed a family of six) and a family crippled by severe mental illness, Susan created miracles in her own life and the lives of others against all odds. Starting with her scholarship to the famed Chicago Art Institute at age 12, then following her dream of becoming an actress to Hollywood in her early teens, Susan quickly became a working actress, winning numerous awards. There, she was discovered by and worked with legendary director Jerome Robbins, (“A revelation…. the best actress I’ve come across.”).  He then summoned her to NYC where she built a critically acclaimed body of work, (“Stands out among the rest…” NY TIMES), as an actress in film, TV, and onstage.  She demonstrated great range in works from zany comedy to high drama, to the classics, and everything in between.  She played roles that stretched the gambit from innocence to worldly-wise---from the homeless, to proper professionals, to upscale high-style glamour.  She co-starred opposite such stars as Glenn Close, Martin Sheen, Jean Smart, Maureen Stapleton, and Burt Reynolds. 

How do you cope with shock or fear? Do you have the inner strength when you feel like there is none left? Faith Wilcox was able to find moments that were good – even when her daughter was near the end of her life and as a mother, she was shredded apart by the grief of losing her daughter, her marriage, and life as she knew it. Faith Fuller Wilcox believes that self-expression through writing leads to healing. Her writing is reflective of a growing body of medical research about 'narrative identity,' which illuminates that how we make sense of what happens to us and the meaning we give to experiences beyond our control directly impacts our physical and psychological outcomes.  Faith learned this firsthand when her 13-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with rare bone cancer that took her life.  Faith also leads a journal writing program at a pediatric hospital for patients and their families designed to give participants the opportunity to express themselves, alleviate stress, celebrate victories, and honor their grief.  In her interview, Faith shares how she went from a mother in despair to a mother who had hope for the future. Through sharing her story, especially to those who have suffered a great loss, she wants you to know that life can continue after grieving and even be good. We can learn to live with sadness and joy side-by-side.  

In 2009, in spite of a highly successful international marketing career, David Stone worried himself into homelessness. Then, fed up with the fear, anxiety, and self-doubt that got in the way of the life he wanted to live he set out to find a better way. Now he guides others to live fearlessly through books, workshops, keynotes and blogs.   "As long as you believe your problems is someone else's fault, then YOUR situation is in THEIR hands." What are the biggest obstacles that keep us from achieving our highest potential? David Stone firmly believes that your parachute cannot open until you jump out of the plane.   In this interview, David shares:   The REAL story on worry, anxiety, and self-doubt (Hint: they are not “facts of life.”) We have all been trained and conditioned to worry You CAN choose to opt-out of anxiety How to stop worrying about anything.  How to make your worry-free life permanent.   Do You Want to Live Fearlessly? What is i-fearless? i-fearless is a website and community where smart, self-aware people leave worry, anxiety and self-doubt behind and take courageous control of their lives. i-fearless is for: Intelligent individuals who choose to overcome anxiety without medication Rational, self-aware people who want to control their fears and negative thinking and take control of their lives. i-fearless is also for: High-performing businesses that want to remove the fears and self-doubts that limit success Ambitious teams who recognize that collective anxiety can be a roadblock to success

Spike Spencer went through a divorce, bankruptcy, his wife cheating on him with his best friend - basically overnight. He lost everyone and everything he knew and loved.  His only way out was a loaded .38 snub nose to his temple. As he started to squeeze the trigger - SPOILER ALERT - he didn't do it. Fast forward -- today Spike talks goofy for a living. Seriously!  Spike Spencer is an internationally recognized, award-winning voice actor with hundreds of roles in film, TV, animation, video games, and Anime to his credit.   He is a dynamic public speaker and the creator of Relationship Sales Dynamics™ skyrocketing success in business and dating/relationships at the same time. He is an author, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach, and a certified B.A.N.K.™ Trainer with BANKCODE.  In the business world, Spike brings insights from over 20 years in the real estate investment world. He has flipped, wholesaled, landlorded, and managed millions of dollars worth of single-family and multi-family apartments. And that’s not all -- Spike also helps highly successful businessmen to become highly successful on their dating/relationship side.  Spike has written for Neil Strauss, Men's Health, Your Tango, Singles Warehouse UK (Dating Expert), DatingAdvice.com, Carlos Xuma, and more.   As the author of "FoodGame: A Man’s Ultimate Recipe For Dating Success," Spike was also featured in a Netflix docu-series called “Being Dad,” from the Chicken Soup for the Soul production company. His interview will not only inspire and challenge you but make you beg for more. you are going to love it!

"Our Life's Journey is A String of Choices" - Michella Cox A disability can make you feel helpless and without options or you can choose to be an overcomer. Michaela S. Cox is a seven-time published author including Heartfelt Meditations: A Collection of Poetry. She is legally blind and endured much heartache as a widow and solo mom. She writes about her passions as a mother in Take a Sip, Take a Breath and Go.  Her inspiration to write has come from her own tribulations - learning to thrive no matter what happens in your life.  In her interview, she shares her inspiring story and will introduce the new series "We the People." Have you ever found yourself totally overwhelmed and thinking 'What have I gotten myself into?' or have you ever wondered 'How to go forward in new or second wave of uncharted waters after starting on a journey?'  In Take a Double Shot: Take Two Breaths and Ready Set Go...Continuing the Journey Through Motherhood  you will discover: A fresh, humorous, and clever perspective  

In May 2008 John Helton got very ill unexpectedly. He had 3 brain diseases at one time and no immunity. He was a newlywed of 3 ½ months. He survived miraculously but a few years later, the unbelievable happened. Although John miraculously survived, he lost a lot of vision and is now legally blind.  Those diseases were: Cerebral Histoplasmosis Meningitis (the brain swelling) Meningitis (the lining of the brain swelling) John Helton is an author, Certified Relationship Coach, Certified Professional Coach, Certified Bereavement Coach, Certified Relationship Master Coach, and by April will be a Certified Master Coach, Certified Group Coach, and Certified Laser Coach, talk show host, and speaker. What could have drowned some people in a sea of pity, John has used that pain to be an encouragement to others.   John is a National Champion Blind Bowler and won the scratch singles national title in Phoenix, Arizona in 2017, just after his wife passed away. His interview will challenge and inspire you in various ways. Be Encouraged! Be Challenged! And have a laugh as you look at your own life through new eyes.  

"I felt hopeless when I was in my 15th year of wrongful imprisonment- all of my appeals had been exhausted. I had written letters for four years looking for legal help, rarely getting answers, and then the parole board denied me parole in large part because I had maintained my innocence rather than expressing remorse and taking responsibility. I was openly asking my new pen pal if I should give up or if I should commit suicide."  Jeffrey Deskovic is an internationally recognized wrongful conviction expert and founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice which has freed thirteen people and passed six laws aimed at preventing a wrongful conviction. An advisory board member of the coalition It Could Happen To You- which spear-headed the passage of additional laws. Jeff also serves on the Global Advisory Council of Restorative Justice International. He co-owns the Recharge Beyond The Bars Re-Entry Game. Jeff makes frequent television, radio, print, and new media appearances; speaks across the country and internationally; and regularly meets with elected officials. Jeff has spoken in front of police cadets, prosecutorial groups, judges, and defense attorneys, addressing a wide range of wrongful conviction topics. Jeff’s motivation is that he spent 16 years in prison-from age 17 to-32, for murder and rape prior to being exonerated by DNA. A documentary short about his advocacy and life after exoneration, “Conviction”, can be watched on Amazon Prime.   HOW did you get through this nightmare of 15 years?   My belief in God My attitude to NEVER give up Continuously looking for a way out  Willing to work as hard as necessary     

Over the course of 40 days, Darlene Larson lost her starring roles in life - Daughter. Wife. Mom. Homeowner.  It happened that fast when she shared her story of abuse. BUT...it doesn't end there. Her tale of survival and how it can help you is one of joy and encouragement. Darlene's upbringing was safe and secure on the family farm. Here is where she learned how to survive the trauma that was ahead of her - 18 years in an abusive marriage. Darlene Larson is a Professional Certified Life Purpose Coach, Recovery Coach, and Grief-loss Coach. Her passion is coaching women stuck in toxicity who are harried and hurting by guiding them to freedom when they discover their life purpose.  As founder of Hearts with a Purpose and a BA degree in teaching, she helps women around the world in two-day strategic Lifeplans. In her interview, Darlene shares how she coped with the chaos, emotional pain, criticism, and anger when she exposed her abuser. How fear and anxiety were trying to control her life and then something happened that brought a HUGE change in her life. Are you stuck in life?   Are the lies, I am not good enough, I should, I could,  I ought to and I cannot, stop you?   Do you want to go forward? Author, Life Purpose Coach ®, Darlene Larson knows how lies defeat a woman. Her lies stuck to her like sticky notes. The Enable Me, Lord, to Shift devotional series is based on how Larson did life for over two decades in a toxic environment she could not control.  In this series, Darlene Larson shares: • one verse a day • an inspirational story from a woman’s life • three coaching questions • teaches the reader how to apply the verse. • a BIG picture assessment • a Mental Domain Report Card.

One of the most important questions we must ask is:  are we losing the magic of in-person social interaction due to overuse of smart technology? If we compound this issue with social distancing, how will this affect the youngest and latest generation?  Johnny Welsh has worked as a professional bartender in Frisco, Colorado, for over twenty years. After five years of university study, he earned a degree in Italian Language, Literature, and Culture which has been a great prerequisite for a lifelong career in the mixology arts. He can now recount funny bar stories in two different languages. His latest hobby is twisting these topics into books. He is the author of multiple award-winning Paper Maps, No Apps: An Unplugged Travel Adventure. His first book, Weedgalized in Colorado, about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, won two awards from Readers’ Favorite. During his interview, I asked Johnny if he had a point in his life when he felt helpless or hopeless. His answer will shock and challenge you because it is something we do everyday and is affecting us more than we can imagine: