Never Ever Give Up Hope

Amy had a severe pain in her stomach while she was at a family celebration that caused her to pass out and remain comatose. "My stomach exploded! How cool is that!" were Amy Oestreicher's first words to her biology instructor when she came out of a four-month coma. She was given 122 units of blood and survived 27 surgeries to rebuild her digestive system. She was told she would never dance again, never sing again and never eat food by mouth again. She proved them wrong on each count. Amy is a 28-year-old actress who tried out for a local production of Oliver and got the lead - WHILE hospitalized. She wrote and starred in her one-woman musical, Gutless and Grateful, and was nominated for the Broadway World Award for Best Theatre Debut. While in the hospital, she used various media types to produce 70 pieces of art (from tissue to cardboard) that were discovered by "The Today Show" and she is now a renowned artist. She is a tornado to be reckoned with -- a one-woman powerhouse of determination and tenacity who has just begun.

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS. Ed. specializes in personal development coaching and training, including stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback, adjunct at Hofstra University, certified Anger Management Specialist and EFTtapping Emotional Freedom Techniques practitioner. Based in Westbury, NY, Eileen also conducts one:one coaching and group training via video skype, webinars and onsite. She is the author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success" and eBooks. Empowering individuals and organizations to Succeed, Overcome Obstacles, Achieve Goals, Reduce Stress and SOAR to new heights of happiness and productivity!

Teresa Bruni is a Certified Professional Life Coach, an in-demand keynote speaker and co-author of An Unsinkable Soul - From Fear to Fabulous. She is a member of International Coach Federation, Psychology Today and eWomen Network and the founder of Less Fear, More Flow. Teresa had to leave her corporate job. Her new career became one of visiting doctors to gain her health bank. She was extremely ill for over ten years until she realized she needed to turn within herself to find her own answers --- which she did. She shares how unresolved emotional issues cause a breakdown of the physical body leading to chronic illnesses - from heartburn to cancer. The best doctors in the world will be unable to cure you with surgeries and pills if you don't clean up your emotions. Now she is a vibrant full-time professional sharing her discovery of health and self-awareness.

Erica Fye has lived in Northern Uganda for the past eight years. She has endured threats and severe illness but continues to work as a missionary in remote villages. Her first book For the Joy Set Before Us: Insights into the Missionary Journey shares her inspiring story. Erica has a heart for the people that much of the world has rejected or forgotten. She went to a war-torn country to educate people in remote villages. With a heart of gold, she endured hardship, loneliness, and life-threatening disease.

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.