Never Ever Give Up Hope

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. During his interview, Brad shares several stories of people who have turned their lives around, including the most wanted man in California:

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. Don't miss her interview - she shares how she turned those failures into success and be guaranteed of a good laugh:

Dr. John DeGarmo is an international expert on foster care, an author, and TEDx speaker. He and his wife have had over 60 children com 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. He and his wife have won numerous awards, including the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award. In his interview. Dr. John DeGarmo also shares about foster care, adoption, human trafficking and parenting. AND....how he made it through the worst pain a parent can survive - the death of his first child. Loving those who have known no love, who have been tossed aside, abused, and neglected is a gift with HUGE benefits.

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. You can feel yourself torn between the comfort that you know and that invisible whisper inviting you into the expansive and vast unknown. The doubts and 'what if's' are paralyzing you on the fence of indecision. You look left to the comfort and right to the possibility. And left. And right. Which side do you choose? Permission to Leap will guide you through the process of leaping from the day you commit to the day you land softly on the other side.

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. She launched her company Point Blank Safety Services in 2012 with no way of knowing today her company would be one of the most successful traffic safety and security companies in Texas. She then used that success to pay it forward by founding a nonprofit, Blue Family Fund that provides scholarships for First Responder dependents and financial aid to families of injured or fallen law enforcement officers. Stacey is not just the CEO and founder of these businesses but is also a best selling author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Wake up every day - in a new world - ready to make a difference Small things can shape the momentous events of your life. Listen to her amazing story:

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. 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. 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.

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. Robin Cote is a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach and motivational speaker with a no-nonsense attitude. Robin's story, "Victim No More!" is her personal journey through the morass of abuse and loss, ultimately revealing her own self-worth, preservation, and accountability. It's Up To You....To Have A Better Life This message rings true not only in the pages of her book but in her daily life. Robin is a living kidney donor, a loving mom, an award-winning writer, and honored member of the Arizona independent film and music community. She currently works as a Podcast Producer for Star Worldwide Networks and hosts her own podcast, Get Real with Robin. It's not what happens to us but what we do with it that makes all the difference. I guarantee that Robin's story of perseverance, tenacity and getting REAL may possibly shock you but.......for those who have been victims of any abuse will be encouraged, motivated and challenged. Robin shares that no matter what we go through in life, we have to learn to pick ourselves up and persevere. She shares HOW to do that:

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.

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:

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. You will love Danny's warm, compelling, and intriguing story