Never Ever Give Up Hope

Have you had to survive staggering loss in your life? Robin Cote is a widow who also lost her young daughter but taught herself how to heal in spite of life's sometimes-ugly dealings. Robin is a survivor, not only of loss but also of domestic violence, verbal and emotional abuse, rape and bullying. She is an outspoken advocate for victims. Through all she has endured, "VICTIM" will never be a word use to describe Robin. Her journey started when she was raped as a teenager. Robin's father didn't believe her and wouldn't call the cops. He said she deserved it because she had a sip of beer (which had been drugged) and her mother didn't comfort her. From that point on, she KNEW she was on her own. Robin Cote is a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach and motivational speaker with a no-nonsense attitude. Robin’s story, “Victim No More!” is her personal journey through the morass of abuse and loss, ultimately revealing her own self-worth, preservation, and accountability. It's Up To Yo

Military moms often need to fill the role of both mother and father to their children. During Hurricane Andrew, Karen Whiting's home was destroyed while her husband was serving overseas. Karen is no stranger to dealing with trauma. Her eleven-year-old son had a headache that lasted for over eleven years.  In 2009, her husband saw a doctor regarding a lump in his breast. It was dismissed and the doctor told him to return in a year. By then, it was too late as he had stage four breast cancer. He had the BRAC2 cancer gene as did his two sisters who both survived breast cancer. Karen's husband did not survive. About 2,650 new cases in men are diagnosed each year. As an award-winning author of twenty-six books, writing and marketing coach, international speaker, and mother of five, Karen writes to help build tomorrow's wholesome families today.

Would you like to escape your soul-sucking job and have the FREEDOM of being your own boss? Would you like to live life without asking for permission?  Rachel Smets is a Clarity Coach, two-time TEDx speaker, an Author, YouTuber and online course creator. "If you do nothing... Nothing will change!" As a young girl right into adulthood Rachel lacked confidence, felt bad about herself and her appearance; she believed she was not good enough. And then she experienced burnout and everything changed. Rachel was driven by the question, "What if I had done it? What if I had done what I really wanted?" She did not want to live life with the pain of regret. "What you think - You can create" Don't miss Rachel's interview giving clear steps to create the life you desire:

Danny Vann is a foster care survivor and a prime example of how to overcome life’s obstacles. He shares his journey from a broken home, to an orphanage, foster home, blended and broken family to an emancipated minor at 17 and then….independence – striving to become a premiere Elvis impersonator entertaining audiences internationally for 45 years.  You will love his story of NEVER EVER GIVING UP. Danny Vann was a senior project manager for several multi-state, multi-million dollar computer projects in corporate America. Then a heart attack and open heart surgery changed his life and his career. You will love Danny's warm, compelling, and intriguing story

Michael learned how to reinvent his life and to identify burnout and stop it before it happens. Michael Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network. He is a Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of the new book BURNOUT PROOF.  Michael hosts the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 global podcast on iTunes. He is a Top 20 Global Thought Leader on HR and Culture with Thinkers360, and a former Healthcare executive, overseeing $2 Billion budgets. HOW DOES HE DO ALL OF THIS WITHOUT BURNING OUT?  Two essential elements are.....SLEEP and BOUNDARIES. You do not want to miss his interview here:

Twenty years ago, David Hennessey created a personal development program called The WONDER Technique. David has presented this technique at hundreds of seminars.   David's training is in Psychology and nutrition and traveled to over twenty countries sharing the fundamental tools of personal development. After moving to France to support his mother in law, his father died, his mother in law died, and he was in two car accidents. Then a rock climbing accident left him unable to walk for 6 months. He felt lost and hopeless. But he used the time to change his focus and formulated a plan to help others going through the same. You can alter your life by altering your attitude -                                                                 Earl Nightingale In this interview, David shares how to become resilient, rebuild your life with hope, how to live on purpose, and how to get internal motivation during moments of hopelessness.         David will help you with the following: Get clarity on your daily focus to

Claudio Reilsono is an author, head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University for 16 years, General Manager of the Global Scouting Bureau for 20 years, and Podcast Host who interviews sports legends from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Claudio was elected to the Pittsburgh SportsLine Hall of Fame and named "Italian Coach of the Year" by the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame (Pittsburgh chapter). In Claudio's interview he shares the years of low points, hundreds of rejections, and constantly being asked when he was going to grow up and do something with his life. If people have told you that you will never make it and to be realistic about your life..... you need to listen to Claudio's story.

NO MATTER how we prepare ourselves - when tragedy strikes it often throws us off the course se set for ourselves.  Mary Potter Kenyon became a certified grief counselor in 2017. Mary works as Program Coordinator for Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa, where she lives with the youngest of her eight children. Mary is widely published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies, and the author of seven books, including the award winning Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace, and the recently released Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity. When Mary's husband, a five-year cancer survivor, died following a heart stent surgery in March 2012, four of her eight children still lived at home. She was 52 years old and had never worked full-time outside of her home. Suddenly she was faced with being a single parent. She had been someone’s wife since she was 19 years old. What NOW? In this interview Mary answers your questions about grief:       Where is the handbook for widows?    

1985 … Los Angeles  The Hair Band era has just begun, cocaine is the drug du jour and as the first girl hired at the iconic Hollywood Guitar Center, Taylor Van Arsdale was given a front-row seat to a parade of dreamers, druggies, and misfits flocking to the store. But in this world of — yes — sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, is also the story of a young girl discovering herself, making mistakes, falling in and out of love, and becoming a woman. Her career began as the first girl hired at the famed Hollywood Guitar Center, and her debut narrative award-winning non-fiction, Cocaine To Bain: Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and the Inside Story of the Hollywood Guitar Center, is the culmination of that drug-drenched year. Are you tired of the misery in your life? Don't miss any part of Taylor's story - listen here: In Taylor's words: "I have been truly blessed in so many ways—I mean, we all go through trauma. It’s inevitable. I’ve always tried to look at the positive side of things. But I also think we bring negativity

Do you know anyone with a serious problem with addiction? Do you know someone who struggles with guilt from past mistakes? Marilea C. Rabasa was a lifelong substance user - food, pills, cigarettes, and alcohol were the solution to the stresses of everyday living. This almost always involved some form of overindulgence of an easily attainable substance and for a short time, she would feel better. As the consequences mounted Marilea fortunately found herself evolving into a woman capable of discipline. Add to that a determination to let go of old habits and make changes became a recipe for renewal. Award-winning writer Marilea C. Rabasa delivers a candid, unflinchingly real memoir in Stepping Stones: A Memoir of Addiction, Loss, and Transformation. An extraordinary story that chronicles life, loss, heartbreak, hope, and healing, Stepping Stones is heart-wrenchingly honest, powerful, and bold.  At once a painful story of descent into addiction, Stepping Stones is also the story of how an unbreakable sp

Charlena is known as the "Sunshine Girl" who has inspired thousands to influence their world by encouraging leaders, moving people, and changing the atmosphere around them. She is a life-changing communicator who imparts the wisdom, courage, and strength you need. She is a voice for our time. Charlana Kelly is an author of four books. You are Not Here by Accident, Reaching Out with a Message of Hope, In Search of the King's Court, and her latest release: Irrefutable. Charlana is an entrepreneur, community ministry leader, pastor, television host of Engage for Influence, and CEO of SpeakTruth Media Group LLC. which is a multimedia publishing company. Charlana works with authors from concept to completion of their book in print, digital, audio, etc. Her interview is full of encouraging words and challenges us to realize our purpose and to fully realize that we are not here by accident.  "Hope is ernest expection of future good." --- Charlana Kelly Charlana's latest release, Irrefutable is beautifully crafte

There is absolutely no doubt that during the last few months life has presented itself in a very particular way. We are living in extreme times and it is deeply affecting peoples’ minds and wellbeing. How do YOU handle the good and the not so good? In general, and especially in times of crisis, most people haven’t been taught the skills they need in order to deal with the challenges of life. Claudia Dagnino helps people by offering some simple and effective tips on how to alleviate their current stress, allowing them to better face and interact with what life is currently presenting. Overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with your life? Listen to Claudia's interview and then receive ONE FREE session with her (online)on how to cope during these stressful times.  Book your free session by clicking here and mentioning this show - Never Ever Give Up Hope.

Gina Gardiner has learned to walk twice as an adult.  For over 20 years, she ran her award-winning school from a wheelchair.  She focused on what she could do - rather than what she was not able to do. The gift of this experience was the development of a unique approach to life and the development of transformational leadership.  Gina Gardiner is a No1 International Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Empowerment and Relationship Coach and Transformational Leadership Trainer with well over 30 years of experience helping people experience happiness, success, and fulfillment. She’s the founder of the Thrive Together Tribe membership and The Enlightened Leadership Programme. Since 2004 Gina has worked with countless individuals, couples, teams, and organizations helping them to step into their potential, to learn the lessons from the past, and to recognize that it is their choice to step into their power and live a fearless life.  Gina is passionate about supporting people to live a truly happy, success

Are you concerned about the impact the current pandemic may affect your life now and in the future? Would you like to break through the blocks that may be holding you back to accomplish your goals? Would you like to know how to live a fuller, richer, healthier life? Teresa Bruni, Founder of Less Fear, More Flow LLC, is on a mission to assist anyone who wants to accomplish that. Teresa's journey began over 20 years ago when she recovered from a decade-long chronic health condition. About 7 years into the depths of that illness, medical science still had no answers. She wondered if she would ever get well. But she did! A solid belief in herself, knowing she had the power to create any kind of life she desired was the beginning. Then she cleaned up her environment – including her diet, relationships, thoughts, and emotions. And her desire is to help as many people as she can - to do the same. During this interview, Teresa gives you the tools you will need to meet the demands that have come with this global

Christina Flauch, the CED of Pretty Girl Makeup, has had numerous blows that would devastate most people. One Christmas morning, without warning, her baby died in his crib. Another was the news that her husband, Ken Flauch, was dying of sepsis. Her story is one that everyone who has loved and lost needs to hear. Christina is also a celebrity makeup artist, a board member at LAFACE Skincare, fashion correspondent for Soap Opera Digest, and a fashion commentator.   How could this have happened? After the loss of her son, her husband left her unable to deal with his grief and they divorced. Christina was fortunate enough to find and marry the love of her life, Ken Flauch. But it was short-lived when he died in 2018, from what could have been prevented - sepsis. Not only was this her loss but the world lost an incredible man, Olympic Gold Medalist, and champion on the doubles circuit. Since then, Christina has dedicated herself to raising awareness about the symptoms of sepsis and the importance of seeki

Louise Evans beat cancer but she also overcame her fear of death. Louise is a Registered Clinical Counselor and author of The Cancer Conundrum. Life takes many twists and turns which can be a veritable roller coaster. When we are able to survive, the highs that follow can be greater than our lowest lows. Our mindset is crucial to the healing process. As difficult as it can be, we need to find positivity in the direst situation. In Louise's interview, she takes you through the process of overcoming the negativity that often surrounds desperate circumstances and realizing the UPSIDE of cancer:        

Jothi Dugar beat the odds over serious health issues and severe depression as a result of never giving up.  Do you know anyone who was raised with the sense that a compliment only feeds the ego? During her interview, she shares how you don't have to compromise just to please others. You never have to take the lower road. Jothi has an amazing story everyone can relate to: "I have always believed, even as a young woman, to ask for what I want and know that I deserve everything I can dream of." Nothing stopped her from achieving her goals. Jothi Dugar is a pioneer in the field of healthcare cybersecurity and one of the only female Chief Information Security Officers in the world. Only 1% are in executive leadership positions.   Jothi is a highly sought after international public speaker on a variety of topics, an author, mentor, and health and wellness life coach. Her lifelong commitment is to empower people to take charge of their health, career, and life. As Director of BollyNatyam Masala, a local

Pamela was a homeless runaway and a high school dropout. After an abusive marriage followed by another abusive relationship, she had to make a change in her life in order to survive. That day came when her ex-husband arrived at her front door in the middle of the night holding gun and saying, "I just killed somebody!" Not only did she make that change but she became successful on many fronts. Sheer determination and setting daily goals turned her life around. Pamela's rags to riches story might be shocking but will definitely wake us up to what we can achieve. Pamela Pete is a Chief Master Sergeant, a position fewer than one percent achieve, and fewer women. A United States Air Force veteran, speaker, poet, author, founder, and CEO of Masterful Purpose, LLC, a global speaking and personal development business.

A year ago Peter Weddle was a homeless crack cocaine and heroin addict living on the streets. Today, 365 days later, he is a successful author, public speaker, and life coach for corporate businessmen.  How is that even possible?  At his lowest point, Peter took 95 Tramadol and dark a bottle and a half of vodka to end his pain. He died for seven minutes but HE SURVIVED. From that point, his life changed forever. He tells his incredible story in this interview.  

Fran Caffey Sandin, a retired nurse, has authored two books, contributed to several anthologies and magazines. Fran lost two sons. She shares her story of how she found the strength to get through severe trauma. Through all this heart-wrenching loss, including her father's suicide, she has learned much including what the three stages of grief are and how to survive them.   She teaches us that we can overcome the effects of tragedy and how to help others survive their circumstances. We need to know what to say and what not to say when our friends are suffering.  During her interview, she details the three stages of grief: Crisis Crucible Construction