An Inspired Life

Julie Peterson Klein is the Chief Culture Officer at Bell Bank. 

Inspired by Oprah Winfrey, Julie Implemented Bell’s Pay It Forward program 

In the course of 14 years, their program has given away an astonishing $22 million dollars to people in need.

We will discuss excerpts from Zain‘s spellbinding new memoir, Where the Children Take Us: How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable 

Zain’s mother, who barely finished high school, went on to raise an award-winning CNN anchor, an Oscar-nominated actor, a successful entrepreneur, and a brilliant physician.

This is a story of hope and a family that never gives up on each other, or their dreams.

Mark J. Lindquist is a true American hero!

You’ll hear in riveting detail how Mark escorted an 11-year-old Ukrainian girl, shot in the face by Russian soldiers, safely into neighboring Poland, along with her mother.

Mark spent the first 8 months of his life in an orphanage in South Korea.

Always mindful of his own beginnings, Mark felt the need to visit an orphanage in Ukraine.

Mark tells how these brave young children, who’ve lost everything, spontaneously burst out singing to him will tug at your heartstrings forever.

If you would like to donate to Mark’s mission of helping the children of Ukraine, please go to his nonprofit, Ukrainianchildren.org.

Mark is also an author and an amazing motivational speaker.

To find out more about this brilliant man go to markjlindquist.com

Lauren Sisler is an Emmy award-winning sports reporter for ESPN.

Her coverage of college football and gymnastics has earned her praise as one of sports journalism’s best storytellers.

However, Lauren’s life has not always been one of fun and games. In 2003, as a freshman attending Rutgers University, her world was shattered, when both of her parents died within hours of each, due to their concealed addiction to drugs.

Through unthinkable grief and despair, Lauren found the courage and strength to build a successful life. Lauren is also one of the country’s most sought-after motivational speakers. Lauren’s message is to share her story with others who are going through the pain and loss of addiction.

For more information about Lauren Sisler visit www.LaurenSisler.com

You can also follow her on social media @LaurenSisler

For a decade Jill Wheaton has been a key member of Tony Robbins’ incredible team.

Tony is the world’s # 1 Life and Business Strategists.

To the outside world, Jill had it all, Ivy League education, wealth, and professional acclaim of her peers. 

But on the inside, Jill felt unfulfilled and lost. 

Listen to her remarkable story and hear how Jill Wheaton re-examined her life and became the best version of herself.

Shana Pereira is an award-winning advertising executive who directs and guides large-scale operations

that drive cultural engagement, fast-paced growth, and lasting business impact.

But, after a near-death experience during a heart and kidney transplant on Christmas Day 2020, she became a real-life "Christmas Miracle." 

Shana is now channeling a renewed purpose into building a platform for those going through life-altering circumstances. 

Shana has become a sought-after speaker on insights and lessons on organ transplants, the importance of partnership with your medical team, and the emotional impact of having seen the afterlife.

This native daughter of Australia loves to travel, make new friends, and share a laugh to brighten your day.

Explore the inspirational journey of Charlotte Laws, A courageous mom, her fight against revenge porn and resilient struggle to protect her daughter in this episode of An Inspired Life – a podcast designed to spark the flame of inspiration within you and guide you on a journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Life’s challenges may knock us down, but it’s our superpower of resilience that allows us to rise, dust off our capes, and keep moving forward.

The extraordinary healing powers of horses are one of the most successful ways to battle the struggles of mental illness.

Lynn Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker. She is also the co-founder of Horses For Mental Health.

Lynn Moore is a licensed therapist and founder of Acres For Life. 

The two Lynns have championed “horse therapy” for decades.

On a personal note, I share a story of how a horse saved the life of my father during an encounter with an armed man.

October 3rd through October 10th is Mental Illness Week, but take care of your mental health throughout the year.