Never Ever Give Up Hope

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:

After listening to her interview you will say "WOW - I didn't know this was available to protect myself and my family!" AND.....you will get answers as to WHY the justice system does little to help. Sabrina Osso came from violence; her father beat her mother on a regular basis. When she moved out she fulfilled her dream of becoming a dancer and created a one-woman show, "Home Sweet Home." Sabrina Osso is the Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE. She is a TEDx speaker, real estate agent, and consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and places of residence. Osso Safe approaches the issue of violence in homes, schools, workplaces, and properties. Their vision is for the prevention of home violence through the real estate industry. This is an interesting concept you do not want to miss. In Sabrina's interview, she explains how abuse should NOT be part of anyone's residency, EVER. She also discusses the connection between violence and pornography and why the legal system often makes horrible matters even worse. She plays different women being abused but it ends with a strong, empowering message. With extensive research in the area of abuse and the alarming statistics, Osso Safe was born.

Clutter can be an enormous weight in all areas of your life. When you clear your clutter you can create the life you desire and share your gifts with the world. You have the wisdom within and Julie's books on how to declutter your life show you how to access your wisdom and then create a plan of action. Julie Coraccio is an award-winning life, and end of life organizer; author, certified life coach; professional declutter'er and host of the podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out and the Reawaken Your Brilliance channel on Paetron. During her interview we discussed how living in clutter affects us -- physically and emotionally, and what we can do to change that: Does your clutter control you or do you control your clutter? Stop letting fear overwhelm you! Learn how you can declutter with Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out from Julie Coraccio and help find internal and external peace, reduce and overcome anxiety, and help eliminate the things (clutter) holding you down and back. Julie Coraccio's definition of clutter is this: Clutter is anything that prevents you from creating the life you choose, deserve, and desire. When you clear your emotional clutter, you can say goodbye to the things in your life like knee-jerk emotional responses. By removing clutter you can get closer to living the life you desire!

Angela Marshall resigned from twenty years in the corporate world to pursue her purpose - to be unmasked, unchained, and untamed. She struggled through a lavish but sorely lacking lifestyle as an NFL wife. Angela is a public speaker, professional writer, columnist, bestseller author, creative consultant, ex-NFL wife, and business owner of "In Other Words, By Stone." Through teaching and sharing motivating topics, Angela has inspired minds to stretch and evolve across the globe. Her heart and passion to liberate, illuminate and motivate others have appropriately nick-named her "wise words woman." Also known as "Author Stone," Angela is a positive words powerhouse that utilizes her personal life experiences of struggle, strength, and success to captivate audiences and readers abroad. Angela resigned from twenty years in the corporate world to embrace the purpose that has pursued her throughout life - to be unmasked, unchained and untamed. She struggled through a lavish but sorely lacking lifestyle as a former NFL wife. That chapter in her life produced the transparency in her inspiring inquiring minds want to know auto-biography, Reality to Rags to Riches; The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife. Angela has graced influential platforms across the globe and is also a featured author in the Women Who Lead anthology that chronicles successful women across the globe. In Angela's words: I was a false replica to everyone and an authentic nothing to myself. I had a lot of unmasking and unchaining to do in order to live as me. In her interview, she tells the untold story as an NFL wife and how YOU can experience strength and success in your life as well. She covers these points: Converting the Downs in Life to Wins Making Positive Plays Every Day The Scores That Do Not Count Life has taken me on a journey that took three major turns, each leading to a road of exploration and discovery; each crafting me into the person who would become skillful at using life's compass in navigating new directions and negotiating what's best for me: REALITY is a place that forced me to face life early on "as is." The seeds planted during that period are directly responsible for my growth. All of my core values were established. No matter how far I strayed, the experiences throughout that time prepared me for Rags and Riches. RAGS taught me humility, agility, and possibility. I learned to be grateful when I am served, but more importantly, to be willing to serve others. The events during this period instilled fearless faith that grounded me and prepared me for true Riches. RICHES is not about what. It's about who. For me, that means family, friends, and moments. They are true riches that are irreplaceable. If I can replace it, it is not a true treasure.

Before five years old, predators came into Sean Wheller's life, using him for sexual purposes until he was nine. By the time he was seven, Sean was used in child pornography for the next two years. By nine years old he was drinking, smoking, and addicted to pornography. When his family moved from the small Midwestern town he grew up in, the damage was done. But....God rescued him. Based on 15 years of previous studies, EcPat USA released a study in 2016 clearly showing that boys are as vulnerable to abuse as girls - YET....when they seek help they are often met with indifference. Wretch – Haunted by Shadows, Rescued by Jesus is the story of how Sean became a victim of child trafficking and how God led him to a counselor who would change his life forever. This was the beginning of Starfish Ministries Colorado, a 501c3 non-profit working in the fight against child trafficking to provide a voice for boys who are often left out of the conversation. Sean's story has been heard by over 3.5 million people worldwide. In Sean's interview, he explains the difficulty in exposing this problem and what we can do about it. Our sons are vulnerable targets and yet, not getting the help they need. His interview is spell-binding. His closing statement says it all: It is not about what people did to you but what God has done for you, in you, and what is now happening through you. Child pornography/trafficking is a $140 billion dollar business. Sean shares what is happening and what each of us can do to bring change in our communities. His story will be released on the big screen soon. It is a message the world needs to hear: