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Tina shares a lot of her life and what made her decide to help women in many areas including Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Human Trafficking. Tina lives in Toledo, OH which is unfortuantely ranked #5 in the USA for Human Trafficking  After years of Domestic Violence & then years of Crack Cocaine Addiction, Tina turned her life over to God and is now a beacon of HOPE for women.  She has a non-profit butterflies15.org that you will hear about in this episod and also learn how you can help by donating or volunteering. It was an absolute pleasure having this awesome conversation with this amazing lady  Support the show

After a life changing death in Bruce's life, he turned to Spartan, DECA & other races to help get his mind right.  In his journey Bruce learned his purpose and knew he wanted to help others. He is now in the personal training and health & wellness space. Bruce is still driving truck but he knows that his passion is going to help so many other people. Support the show

Can you imagine finding out the entire story of your father being a POW in Singapore?  Adrian Stroud's father (British) Corporal Kenneth Stroud with the British Royal Air Force captured and held in a prison camp for 3 1/2 years.  Years of terror, starvation, beatings, watching men be murdered, digging their graves and so many other heart wrenching events. Adrian was able to sit for weeks with his father to hear his story and write a book of the events that his Dad had kept in a diary for many years. This story is a powerful reflection on war and evil in the world. His book is called: "Prisoner of War Number 2378" Kenneth lived until he was 96, and lived he did. He was still had his mind and was able to live his life to the fullest. Because God gave him more time to be here. Support the show

Lukes mission started while he was teaching his Boy Scouts about giving and helping others by makin 3 beds for 3 children that didn't have any beds!! This story of how "Sleeping in Heavnly Peace" got started is truly a reminder that no matter where we come from we can do things to help others. Luke is a guy from Idaho that hunts, fishes, coaches football & many other things. But his true passion is that no child will go without a bed. Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace on his website. https://shpbeds.org Support the show

New Year New You, All the New Year's Hype. But what are you actually doing to keep yourself on track for 2026. Here's a few tips from me. I pray that you have a blessed and abundant year. Support the show

Sharing a little of how I get through the holidays especially missing some loved ones that are not here.  The holidays can be a real struggle for some and I hope this episode will help you to navigate through them. Support the show

I have been watching Diana's posts about the devistation her family and so many others were experiencing after the Category 5 Hurrican Melissa came ripping through that beautiful country. I wanted to try to help in anyway possible, she shared what her family and others are going through in Jamaica, no homes, no buildings, no safe places to go. Some of her family members are living in their car. People are taking what they can salvage and trying to live under that, while hoodlums and others are robbing them of the little that they have left. Her cousin has started a gofund me and she will be traveling to Jamaica in a few weeks. Her tiktok link is below. @lcluxeevents I have put the links to her gofund me and also The Jamaican Disaster Relief fund. Whatever we can do to help I know they all will appreciate. https://www.gofundme.com/f/savannalamar-westmoreland-hurrican-relief-drive?lang=en_US supportjamaica.gov.jm Support the show

LeQuan's story is very relatable to many.  His parents were very young when they had him and he ended up living with his grandparents.  His father was not in his life he was incarcerated.  His grandmother did her best to keep him off the streets even moving to different cities. Throughout LeQuan's life he dealt with a lot of insecurities as well as abandonment and trust issues.   He is now on a journey to help others that struggle with these and other things. His story is a powerful story of mindset, integrity & living out your purpose.  Be sure to like, comment and share!!  Here are his Social Media platforms Tiktok @shavoo2   IG @shavoo1979   Support the show

This is a life long story of Struggles to Strength.  Carolyn is very vunerable in sharing her story from having Head Lice, to being SA to not sure where she was going in life, To becoming pregnant by a married man. Just when you think Carolyn's story is finally at the Strength at the age of 30 she gets side swiped by another Wammy!!!!  She has an amaning story and her attitude towards the cards that were dealt to her is a true testimony in believing that God has her all the time!!! Support the show

Tommy's book I WILL OVERCOME (A Story of Love, Hope & Forgiveness) really caught my attention.   Tommy grew up in an abusive home, drugs, alcohol and gang activity. Navigating through struggles throughout his childhood, Tommy had overcome many things that should of knocked him down and could of kept him there.  Tommy chose to take his struggles to help others with Mental Health Awareness!! Keep going Tommy cannot wait to read your next book. Support the show

I had the pleasure of Ty sharing his story of how his life has changed after numerous times of incarceration. He called them trips. He shares with us the courses he took while in prison to help him rewire his mindset so when he got out he wouldn't go back again. He was a teacher at a Barber College in Florida, he has many certifications in different industries.  Now he's working on getting his CDL License. This is a reminder that with the right mindset and determination we can do things that we put our mind to. We chatted about how felons will come out of prison and use excuses as to why they can't find a good job & he said something powerful to me. "I know I can't be a Dr or a Lawyer but there are a lot of things I CAN be so that's what I pursued." Support the show

A podcast reminder of the gratitude & blessings we sometimes forget we have. I just want to remind everyone that every storm will come to an end & with Faith & Gratitude we can make it through. Hope this podcast makes your day brighter. Support the show

Jacob has an amazing page on Instagram called feel_sober_good and that's exactly what he shares. In 2023 Jacob almost lost his life due to his alcohol intake. He was diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver.  Here how he was able to battle through and how he is doing life now and showing others how to live their lives sober!! Support the show

Tater's story is a very POWERFUL story of HOPE!! Having come from a broken home with a father that just couldn't beat alcoholism. A mother that fell on hard times with a very abusive man that landed her almost dead int the hospital and she never truly recovered mentally from that. Tater tells of how his life went from partying with friends, drinking with co-workers, working in the radio industry not realizing where his addiction was leading him. The saying of I'm not going to be like them, was playing in his head until one day he was just like his dad. 08/11/22 Tater started on a new journey of sobriety and now is pursuing his dream of writing music in Nashville. Be sure to let us know your feedback on this true story of Struggle to Strength!! Support the show

Been a minute since I have updated H.O.P.E. this episode is how I have navigated through some pretty trying times in my life.  I hope you enjoy this story of the pivots and redirection of my mindset had to go. There will always be battles and storms that we have to go through, but the lessons we learn along the way remind us of why!!! Support the show