Never Ever Give Up Hope

Gregory Berge is a true champion.  He is a man of determination who has set a goal of becoming a Gold Medal winner in 2020 at the Tokyo Olympics. His journey to reach this goal has had many hurdle including overcoming severe depression and fear. He had to travel around the globe to fulfill his passion and to find his 'soul job.'   His experiences during a nuclear meltdown, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, and a tsunami had prompted him to write the book How To Find Your Soul Job. Finding his niche in life has brought him success and he wants to share his secrets with you.  

You will not want to miss this interview.  Tommy's story made such a huge impact on me that I had to sit and ponder it at great length.  It will affect you in ways you did not think possible -- I guarantee you will enjoy it immensely. Dr. Tommy Shavers is a speaker, author, minister, and teacher. He is president and co-founder of Unus Solutions Inc., a Christ-centered non-profit organization focused on practicing and promoting collaboration and teamwork as the way to make a difference.  "Show people your value, then opportunities can happen."  Dr. Tommy Shavers   He is the lead teaching minister for the Unus Solutions initiative, True River Ministries. Dr. Shavers is the president of Tommy Speak LLC., a speaking and consulting company which focuses on leadership, teamwork, and development. He is also Lead Consultant/ Partner for Atlas Group Advisors; a personal and professional consulting group for high-profile clients.  Tommy is a member of the NeuroLeadership Institute and is a contributing author to the Linked2Leadership, one of the nation’s top leadership blogs. He is a former athlete, teacher, and coach. A former college professor having taught courses in communication, marketing, retail management, and public speaking; Tommy holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Communication, Master’s in both Interpersonal Communication and Biblical Studies, and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.  His area of expertise in leadership is the study of status and power’s influence on high profile individuals. Tommy is also the creator of the Power Tolerance Theory; a theory that states that there are levels of social status and power people can handle before it begins to negatively influence their behavior and performance.  He is the author of The Next CEO: A Leadership Parable, None of the Above: Powers and Pitfalls of Worship, and Life in the Trenches: The Joys and Challenges of Christians in Sports.    Tommy is a USA Track & Field Level 1 Certified Coach, a previous member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society. A former Christian radio show host; Tommy has a passion for leadership, teamwork, and personal development. He loves to see people work together to make a greater difference in the world. Tommy is married to his wife Tomica and has two boys T.J. and Micah.    Tommy's story will make you stop......and think THAT IS QUITE THE INTRODUCTION -- but don't let it fool you.  In addition to his list of credentials, Tommy is a humble, warm and caring individual who pours into people with passion, to give him the power to influence them in areas of self-development. Tommy was a young man who excelled in everything he did.  His superior intelligence produced negativity which meant he had to work at being average to be liked - rather than hated - for both his scholastic and sports performance. He opened this interviewer's eyes about racial profiling.  I will never be the same as a result of these insights.    

Have you ever suffered from broken dreams?   Have you ever doubted the existence of god?     After broken dreams and discouragement, Lynda Alsford thought food could satisfy her. She soon realized she was addicted and couldn't stop. Working in a large church as an evangelist, she began to lose her faith in God and soon realized she was, in fact, an atheist. Listen to her story as she shares her triumph over this downward spiral.  

Donya Zimmerman is a business consultant, certified mediator, aspiring author and public speaker. Donya received her Juris Doctorate from te University of Baltimore Law School and is a contributing writer with the Maryland Daily Examiner. She is an active blogger and is conducting workshops on business start up and female entrepreneurship. Donya knows the pain of rejection from her mother who 'gave her away' when she was 12 years old.  She had to assume the role of mother to her siblings. Donya helps women realize their goals by helping them set up their business and overcome any hurdles they may encounter.  

Judy Matejczyk is an award-winning lifemastery consultant and creator of Teacher Tips for Parents and recipient of the 2014 Dream Builder Achievement Award.   The common denominator that has helped her to overcome life's traumas is to "notice what you are noticing."  This will help you to see with new eyes.   Her website  explains how to rely on your unlimited potential and power.  She offers seminars, workshop and one-on-one coaching on her website,  Life Mastery Institute.  

Seconde Nimenya was born and raised in Central Africa.  She immigrated to North America during the civil war in Burundi.  Her family is still in Burundi, living in a country of unrest and violence.   Seconde's mission is to bring awareness of what is happening in her homeland. Seconde is an author, inspirational speaker and a Leadership Advocate holds an MPA and is fluent in three languages.   In her book and on this show, Seconde shares how to accept what has happened to you without allowing it to define who you are today.  She shares how to break the generational cycle of cultural patterns that causes people to get stuck in those ruts. She shares her secrets to empower and inspire people in a variety of venues including high schools and corporations.  

Gwendolyn Shores is a survivor of extreme abuse, suicide attempts and a teenage pregnancy. Gwendolyn had everything going against her chances of success - yet she turned her life around and now has multiple degrees including a Bachelors in Finance.  She NEVER ever gave up until she accomplished what she set her mind to do.     Experiencing abuse regularly each weekend, she learned how to rise above the negativity and use that to become strong and determined to be successful.    She now uses those experiences to educate young people on how to do the same for themselves. You won't want to miss her story:

James Littleton is a hope-filled inspirational national speaker, radio host, produced of Forming Faithful Families, a video and TV series.  He is also the father of 19 children.James is a survivor of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and shares what he learned on that journey in his book, Healed Through Cancer.  Through numerous courses of chemotherapy and an eventual bone marrow stem-cell transplant, James was able to share his strong faith with others going through difficult times. James has been featured in numerous articles including Zenit, Lifesite News and the Chicago Tribune.

Dan Farnow's book, The Quest for Marriage, is an off-beat and unorthodox relationship book.  It is a practical step-by-step guide to being better equipped on your quest for marriage. It was written for guys, but gals love it.  It is a no-holds barred straight-forward book. In Dan's early years, he suffered much emotional abuse, major depression, suicidal thoughts and also resorted to cutting himself until he was 22 years old. After a life-changing experience, it is now Dan's mission to teach people how to not only survive all the rejection and abandonment issues but to turn your situation around.

Danielle Serpico, entrepreneur, martial artist champion, author, motivational speaker, mind coach and artist! She is a European Kenpo Champion and a Kenpo Blackbelt having trained with the best in the field!Danielle grew up in Italy pursuing her desire to make people feel good through food.  She ran three restaurants in Ireland.  When the economy collapsed, so did her businesses but instead of wallowing in self-pity, she found a way to soar above the circumstances and become successful - AGAIN!   She is a Neuro-Lingusitic Master Practioner and you must listen to her story to see how it can help you change your way of thinking and become successful in all you do.