Never Ever Give Up Hope

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.

Crystal Duffy is an author, public speaker, teacher, parent advisor in the NICU and Mom to three daughters including a set of identical twins. Her high-risk pregnancy with her twin girls incited her writing career. After surviving a two-month bed-rest extended NICU stay, high-risk twin pregnancy, and two-time near-death experience, Crystal was emotionally, physically, and spiritually transformed by her medical trauma. She wanted to share her "Emotional Tale of Empowerment" and inspire other families navigating through a similar journey with a message of strength, encouragement, and hope. She has connected with thousands of families with her patient advocacy work and on her social media handles through her writing. Her essays on parenting have been featured in Woman's World Magazine, Brain Child Magazine, and Twiniversity where she is a senior staff writer and teacher. She is thrilled for the launch of her forthcoming book Twin to Twin. You will be amazed at the calmness Crystal delivers her harrowing story of survival of herself and her twins. It will inspire you in whatever area you may be struggling:

How does a 62-year-old woman who's never been married find happiness with a two-time widower seeking his third wife on . . . Craigslist!? Does she throw caution to the wind and relinquish her freedom, or should she take a crash course in compromises? B. Lynn Goodwin owns Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com. Her memoir, Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 was released in December. It was a National Indie Excellence Award Winner and a two-category finalist at Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In addition, she has written You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers and Talent, which was short-listed for a Literary Light box Award, won a bronze medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and was a finalist for a Sarton Women's Book Award. Goodwin's work has appeared in Voices of Caregivers, Hip Mama, Dramatics Magazine, Inspire Me Today, The Sun, Good Housekeeping.com, Purple Clover.com and many others. She is a reviewer and teacher at Story Circle Network, and an editor, writer and manuscript coach at Writer Advice. At any stage of writing, if you find yourself stuck, Lynn can help you. She knows what agents are looking for and will assist you in editing, proofreading, etc. In addition, enjoy her story and share it with anyone who thinks it may be too late for love:

Orly Amor is an internationally known speaker, business coach for public speakers, Networking Expert and author of several books. A visionary and a connector, Orly is passionate about helping people connect and build strategic alliances and their sphere of influence. Orly Amor always enjoyed speaking and helping people change their lives and impact their circle of influence no matter where they are. In property management for 25 years, she quickly established herself as a Subject Matter Expert; publishing two books. But she was not satisfied with the impact she was making and wanted to increase it. In 2006, Orly was asked to share at a woman's shelter but she declined. They insisted and she relentlessly agreed. It was there she met a woman who wanted to end her life but after hearing Orly's message she wanted to change her life and live it to the fullest. This is the impact that Orly wanted to make for people. Since then, Orly has dedicated her life to impacting the lives of over 200 million people by helping them realize their own mission-based goals and dreams. Her extensive experience as a Certified Behavioral Analyst has deemed her indispensable as a coach to influential corporate leaders. Orly speaks three languages fluently and has earned her MBA and Law Degree. Despite her impressive education and success as a business woman, Orly remains humble, authentic and an engaging speaker. In addition to being a great public speaker and networker for the past ten years, she has helped public speakers create their Business Model for Public Speaking. Her gift is to show them how to monetize their craft by taking it seriously and having what she calls "Business in a Box for Public Speakers." Thereby.....teaching them HOW TO FISH! Her course will teach you (and she guarantees it) how to receive the big bucks for your speaking engagements. You will be motivated, inspired (and EXCITED!) when you listen to Orly's interview as she shares not only how to overcome your past but how to realize your dreams. Want to share your story? Command the big bucks for speaking engagements? Orly will teach you how and she GUARANTEES results!

Thad Cummings went from having a family, a seven figure net worth, multiple businesses and a non-profit to being broke, family-less and facing death. As he lie staring up at a ceiling in an empty apartment with a cell-phone that was now silent, he wondered where it all went wrong. In his interview, Thad answers questions like: What to do when the phone goes silent? What is more important -- proving you are right or the other person is wrong? What does 'redefining enough' mean? How do you measure success? IF YOU LET THE PAIN AND MISTAKES OF YOUR PAST DEFINE YOUR PRESENT.... YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A FUTURE Thad Cummings is the author of "Running From Fear" and "Weathering the Corporate Storm." He speaks and holds seminars on all matters of fear, worth and redefining enough. He is passionate about bringing new conversations to the landscape where all voices are heard, barriers are broken, and the polarization of our community is diminished. Thad Cummings ran social enterprises and non-profits for nearly a decade before writing. His books are a three-part series of sharing stories from losing it all to finding life again. You won't want to miss this interview and his books are about engaging conversations to take a shift in perspective on what is holding us back from finding more joy in our personal lives, professional lives, and our relationships.

Glen and Debbie Kirkpatrick's story shows both sides of survivorship. When someone is battling cancer they are not alone in that journey. Their partner suffers as well. Glen and Debbie share the heart-wrenching story and ultimate victory over this terrible disease. Glen is a three-time, 31-year cancer survivor living with late effects of radiation and chemotherapy. He shares how to find joy, how to persevere and the significance of living in the moment. Overcome is an incredible story of repeated crushing news and events answered with despair then courage, perseverance, fight, more despair, friendship sacrifice, faith, hope, but most of all love. Overcome illustrates the personal anguish of cancer diagnosis, treatments, and unexpected effects of treatments that can occur later in life – something not often talked or written about. The author also shows what family members and caregivers might experience during these challenges. Overcome demonstrates that living with chronic illness is a physical, psychological and spiritual battle. Glen and Debbie Kirkpatrick's interview will encourage you and give you strength to overcome any tragedy you may encounter.