Never Ever Give Up Hope

Natalie Jenkins is from a small town in Kentucky.  She has a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and enjoys writing.  A simple life that she planned to share with the love of her life.  She got engaged and 14 days later, her fiance was killed.   Her story begins with his death.  Not only did she have to cope with her grief but his accidental death was covered up by the authorities because it was a policeman who killed him.   Her pain almost drove her insane and she struggled with living in the past while trying to look to the future.

Terry Tucker has had many challenging jobs during the course of his career including a SWAT Team hostage negotiator ….. but his greatest challenge was a personal one.  Terry’s story of overcoming this incredible challenge will encourage you on many levels.  Terry is an author, a motivational speaker and his blog, Motivational Check, has daily posts of inspiration. During his time in law enforcement and over my years of battling cancer, Terry has seen many people die. He noticed that the people who died peacefully were the ones who were able to find their purpose and live it. Conversely, the people who begged for more time and fought their demise, where those who had never done much with their lives. In many cases, these people never even looked for their purpose. Battle Your Mind for Supremacy It Knows Your Fear, Your Weakness You will be captivated by his story and want to share it with anyone who needs a boost.  When you are listening, pay close attention to what he says about the Forty Percent Rule:  

Ken Rupert is an educator, a strategist, a life coach, a 2nd-degree Financial Black Belt and the author of The Financial Black Belt Academy’s Financial Self-Defense Training Manual as well as the Financial Self-Defense Training program. As a first generation, self-made millionaire, Ken has built his wealth by practicing the financial strategies he developed and teaches. His innovative financial wellness program is designed to empower others to succeed financially. Ken always held onto the belief that things would work out. He uses what he has learned in helping people in his coaching practice by providing hope that anyone can overcome their financial struggles.  Learning how to stay focused on the end goal Despite the noise and chaos of the current environment Helps maintain a level of HOPE The Financial Black Belt’s Financial Self-Defense Program  This innovative financial wellness program provides the knowledge necessary to be financially successful, and the strategic path upon which knowledge can be applied, and provides the predictive actions required to achieve the strategic goals set forth in the program. Those who internalize the lessons taught here will gain competency in financial matters, have a broader understanding about economic drivers, have a written strategic goal for life, make better financial decisions and will be better positioned to build wealth. The Financial Black Belt’s Financial Self-Defense Program was developed over 25 years using strategic planning skills and life-tested financial literacy.   

Dr. Diane Pomerantz is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice working with children, adolescents, and adults in the Baltimore, Maryland area for over 35 years. She has done extensive work in the area of trauma and child abuse and research in the area of personality development of abused children. She currently runs Healing Through Writing groups in her practice. She is a breast cancer survivor and has two grown children. She and her shaggy dog, Rug, live amidst tall trees on the outskirts of Baltimore, Maryland. Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times Best-Selling Author says "Diane Pomerantz's story of a punishing marriage may be an often-told tale, but she has a majestic talent for conjuring emotion and compelling the reader with an authentic and heartbreaking story."  Lost in the Reflecting Pool A memoir and a psychological love story that is tender but, at the time, horrifying. Lost in the Reflecting Pool is a chronicle of one woman's struggle to survive within, and to ultimately break free of - a relationship with a man incapable of caring about anyone beyond himself. When Diane, a psychologist falls in love with Charles, a charming and brilliant psychiatrist, there is laughter, flowers.....and also darkness.  After moving through infertility treatments and the trials of the adoption process, the couple is ultimately successful.  However, in time, Charles becomes critical and controlling leaving Diane feeling battered.   When Diane is diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, Charles' attentiveness quickly vanishes and is replaced by withdrawal, anger, and sadism.  Diana recognizes these actions at pathological narcissism and emotional abuse that turns venomous.  

Christophe Lafontant was a healthy little boy who had a near death experience due to sudden complete heart failure and blockage at the age of six years old.  He has survived pacemaker implantation, TWO heart transplants, diabetes, dialysis treatment, a kidney transplant, a tracheostomy, and other life-altering procedures. Christophe's autobiography, 1 Man, 3 Hearts, 9 Lives, is an inspiration to anyone who may be facing a nightmare of their own.  It is also a great read with all 5-star reviews. Christophe is the founder and president of The Christophe Lafontant Foundation for Myofibrillar Myopathies, Inc whose ultimate goal is to raise funds to provide medical care and supplies to patients afflicted by MFM and in need of financial assistance and also to further research.

Anita Lesko is an award-winning author and speaker.  She has a Master's of Science degree in nurse anesthesia specializing in neurosurgery, organ transplants, trauma/burns, and joint replacement surgery for the past three decades.  Anita was a guest speaker at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC for World Autism Awareness Day. She is on the panel of the Autism Spectrum with the Autism Society of America.  She is a certified life coach specializing in the Autism Life Skills Coaching, Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching and Health Care Professional Coaching, and Executive/Corporate Coaching.  Using visualization since childhood, Anita Lesko re-wired her autistic brain which enabled her to fit into the mainstream with a successful career, happy marriage, and fulfilling life.  She is about to change the lives of millions on the autism spectrum.     Anita did not discover she was autistic until age 50 Dr. Tony Attwood:  "Anita's book is a bridge between our knowledge of the neurology of autism and the latest scientific theories of neuroplasticity.  The methods she taught herself, leading to her success, need to be integrated into the school curriculum, job coaching and therapy to facilitate skills that have previously been so elusive for those who have autism."

Lawrence Berger is a self-made entrepreneur who has survived eight car accidents and seven suicide attempts.   Despite the trauma, Lawrence has been able to change his focus and his life.  He is a motivational speaker, author of eight books, five feature-length movies, two 'shorts,' wrote (and sold) a TV pilot.  He went from severely depressed to being a mentor, speaker, author, playwright, and nationally renowned poet. He has taught multiple educational seminars sharing his secrets from a thirty-year sales career. Lawrence's self-help guide is used as a college text and he has also written nine poetry books. If you know anyone who has struggled with depression, they need to hear Larry's story.   Lawrence is a survivor!  Period!  Listen to his compelling interview how he turned his life around from severe depression to being a mentor and encourager

Matt Rifenberg has a remarkable story of resilience, tenacity, and success. When Cathy Goguen, an award-winning playwright heard his story she knew it would make a great play. Together they produced that play with an incredible message. Unstoppable by Design. Matt has been homeless, friendless, hungry, married to someone addicted to drugs, a clueless father trying to raise his son, and had a brain tumor. He was terrified of what might happen as a penniless, unemployed man without direction. Currently, Matt is employed by the government engineering the destruction of chemical weapons -- well-respected and successful in that community. You do NOT want to miss this interview with both Matt and Cathy. On many levels, we can all relate with his story and it is an encouragement to everyone who hears it.      

Lisa Kohn is the author of To The Moon and Back which is a term often associated with love.  But for Lisa, it had a much deeper meaning.  Lisa grew up in the East Village of New York City in the 1970s and in the Unification Church (the Moonies).  Lisa was raised in two conflicting bipolar worlds.  Her mother's world was the fanatical, puritanical cult of the Moonies.  Her father's world was based on sex and drugs in the East Village of New York City. In her interview, she shares how she escaped the lifestyle that almost destroyed her.  She was anorexic, addicted to cocaine and engaged to an alcoholic.  Today she has a successful leadership consulting and coaching practice and blessed with a happy marriage of over twenty years and two amazing children. Listen as she shares her amazing transformation, what she learned, and how she offers hope to anyone struggling with self-destruction and esteem issues.  Most of us know someone who has been swept into a world of addiction or poor choices which can be destructive.  You don't want to miss hearing Lisa's story of how she escaped what she calls "brain pickling" instead of brainwashing:

Gary Sinclair is an author of three books, leadership coach, musician, and speaker.  With a master's degree in counseling, he provides wisdom, inspiration and practical help to overcome insurmountable mountains.  He has climbed nine 14,000-foot mountains but overcame even higher ones in his personal life. Most people face hopeless situations of some degree in their lives - financial, grief and loss, relationship struggles, work issues, etc.  Often these summits seem impossible to reach but Gary applies the same principles to overcoming these problems with actual mountain climbing.  His insight is noteworthy. His wife was faced with a three-stage cancer diagnosis and they were able to overcome that life-threatening experience and pass on their wisdom to us.  He explores perseverance, pushing through weariness, and the importance of taking one step at a time. Important life lessons related to mountain climbing: Never climb alone One step at a time - turning around to see how far you have come Realizing going back down is not going back Excuses are not an option Gary addresses each of these and many more in his uplifting, encouraging interview with some of the best tips I have ever heard on how to WIN. You do not want to miss this incredible story of winning  Gary is also a studio-level musician, has a website and blog and has been published in numerous national publications both in print and online. In 2000, he received the Father Figure of the Year award in the state of Illinois.