Born without a choice

What if the secret to living with more peace isn’t doing more—but letting go?

In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Margaret Agard shares how one simple daily practice transformed her life from overwhelming busyness to genuine joy. Once a single mother of eight, working full-time while finishing her university degree, Margaret found herself surviving on little sleep and constant stress—until she began surrendering her daily to-do list to God.

Together, we explore purpose, faith, overwhelm, trusting God’s direction, and how releasing control can create more clarity, peace, and fulfillment. Whether you’re feeling burned out, stretched too thin, or searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers practical wisdom and timeless encouragement.

Connect with Margaret Agard

🌐 Website: https://inhisfootsteps.com/

📚 Explore Margaret’s memoirs, books, audiobooks, and resources:

In His Footsteps – available in print, ebook, and audiobook at her website.

What does it really mean to choose God when life pulls you in every other direction?

In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Miracle Sims shares her journey of building a life centered on faith, purpose, and authentic love. As the founder of God, Sex & Love, author, coach, and host of the GSL Talk Show, Miracle opens up about resisting temptation, strengthening your relationship with God, and living according to biblical principles in a world full of distractions.

Together, we discuss spiritual growth, accountability, purpose, relationships, and how choosing faith every day can transform every area of your life. Whether you’re seeking a deeper walk with God or looking for encouragement to stay on the right path, this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and practical encouragement.

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📞 Contact Details

👤 Guest: Miracle Sims

🌐 Website: http://GodSexandLove.com

🎙️ GSL Talk Show, coaching resources, books, and more are available on her website.

What if your greatest limitation became the foundation of your greatest purpose?

In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, Hollis Peirce shares his powerful journey of living with a disability, overcoming adversity, and refusing to let a wheelchair define his identity or his future.

Together, we explore resilience, self-belief, breaking societal stereotypes, and discovering purpose beyond physical limitations. Hollis opens up about the mindset shifts that helped him navigate life’s challenges and how anyone—regardless of their circumstances—can build confidence, embrace possibility, and redefine success on their own terms.

This conversation is a reminder that our circumstances don’t determine our potential—our response to them does.

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📞 Contact Details

👤 Guest: Hollis Peirce

🌐 Website: https://www.hollispeirce.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollispeirce

(If the website or LinkedIn you have for Hollis is different from the one above, let me know and I’ll update it to match your guest’s preferred contact information.)

What if the biggest leadership challenge isn’t other people—but how you respond to them?

In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Ilene Marcus—leadership expert, author of Managing Annoying People, entrepreneur, and inventor—shares practical strategies for navigating difficult personalities, leading through adversity, and mastering your own reactions before trying to change anyone else.

Drawing from decades of leadership experience across government, nonprofits, and business, Ilene explains why emotional resilience, self-awareness, and personal accountability are the foundations of great leadership. She also shares lessons from overcoming cancer, building innovative businesses, and turning life’s toughest moments into opportunities for growth.

If you’ve ever worked with difficult people, struggled with workplace conflict, or wanted to become a stronger leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and refreshing honesty.

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📞 Contact Details

👤 Guest: Ilene Marcus

📖 Book: Managing Annoying People: How to Maximize Performance, Manage Conflict, and Build Better Relationships

🛒 Book Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Annoying-People-Maximize-Performance/dp/1530496268

Can you build a successful business without sacrificing yourself in the process?

In this episode, Victory sits down with leadership coach and HR strategist Traci Austin to explore The And/Both Method—a powerful framework that challenges the belief that success requires constant sacrifice. Traci shares practical insights on overcoming burnout, leading with intention, letting go of limiting beliefs, and creating a life where your career and personal fulfillment can thrive together. If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional trying to balance growth with well-being, this conversation offers practical tools to help you succeed without losing yourself along the way.

Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com

📖 Learn More About The And/Both Method:

https://theandbothmethod.com

🎁 Free 7-Day And/Both Journal (Coming Soon):

https://theandbothmethod.com

💼 Connect with Traci Austin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciaustin/

What happens when life leads you down a path you never planned to take?

In this episode, Victory sits down with award-winning journalist, arts critic, and memoirist Sean Mitchell to discuss his remarkable journey from a sports-obsessed kid in Texas to covering Hollywood’s biggest stars and becoming one of America’s most respected cultural critics. Sean shares powerful lessons about following your true calling, navigating career pivots, embracing unexpected opportunities, and staying true to your passion in a rapidly changing world. This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that the most meaningful journeys often begin where our original plans end.

Contact Details

🌐 Official Website:

Sean Mitchell Official Website⁠

📖 Learn More About Irresistible Calling:

Sean’s memoir explores his journey through journalism, the arts, and Hollywood while reflecting on the changing landscape of media and storytelling.

📧 Contact:

[email protected]

What happens when a hurricane destroys more than buildings—it threatens a community’s history and identity?

In this inspiring episode, Vicz sits down with Majella Mark, cultural strategist, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur, to explore how culture can become a powerful tool for survival and rebuilding. Following the devastation of Hurricane Beryl, Majella shares the story behind the restoration of the Carriacou Museum and why preserving history is essential for creating resilient communities. Together, they discuss heritage, storytelling, climate resilience, diaspora identity, and how small communities can shape their own future through culture, creativity, and collective action.

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Contact Details

🌍 Rebuilding the Carriacou Museum (Support the Mission):

https://gofund.me/80be8cbc1

🎬 Learn More About Majella Mark:

Through the fundraiser, listeners can learn more about the Carriacou Museum restoration project and support the preservation of Caribbean history, culture, and community resilience after Hurricane Beryl.

What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan—but you choose joy anyway?

In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode, Vicz sits down with Jessica Danel—author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and mother of three—to talk about rebuilding after life’s unexpected twists. Jessica shares her journey from building a million-dollar preschool business to embracing a new season centered on family, writing, and personal growth. Together, they explore resilience, motherhood, marriage, faith, and why sometimes laughter is the best way to heal. If you’ve ever had to start over or find hope in the middle of chaos, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter can be your best one yet.

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Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://jesssaying.net

🎙️ Podcast: Jess Saying

📖 Book: Bucket List from a Redneck Girl

📱 Follow Jessica:

Visit https://jesssaying.net for links to her podcast episodes, social media platforms, book, and more.

What really waits beyond the glow of the campfire?

In this fascinating episode, Victory sits down with Robert O. Bowers—storyteller, outdoorsman, and author—to explore the mysterious world of cryptids, unexplained encounters, and the unforgettable stories that emerge from the wilderness. Drawing from decades of hunting, fishing, and real-life adventures, Robert shares chilling experiences that inspired his books, including Red Eyes at Black Mesa and Have Dog Will Travel. From strange sightings to the art of turning true encounters into gripping fiction, this conversation will leave you questioning what really exists in the wild—and why the best stories often begin where logic ends.

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Contact Details

🌐 Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/robertbowers

📚 Featured Books:

* Have Dog Will Travel

https://www.amazon.com/Have-Will-Travel-Robert-Bowers-ebook/dp/B0F255S3LT

* Red Eyes at Black Mesa

https://www.amazon.com/RED-EYES-at-BLACK-MESA-ebook/dp/B0G6K8XDGB

* Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob (4-book series)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4MN7HM

🎯 Topics:

* Cryptids & the unexplained

* Hunting and fishing adventures

* Storytelling and writing

* Self-publishing

* Outdoor life

* Paranormal experiences

* Turning real-life encounters into fiction

What if ADHD isn’t something to “fix”—but something to better understand?

In this eye-opening episode, Victory sits down with Judy Richardson-Mahre, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ADHD Coach, Parent Coach, and neurodiversity advocate, to challenge the myths and stigma surrounding ADHD.

Drawing from over 14 years of clinical experience—and her own life as a parent of four neurodiverse children and partner to a neurodiverse husband—Judy shares practical insights on raising neurodiverse kids, strengthening family relationships, navigating shame, and embracing differences with confidence instead of fear.

Whether you’re living with ADHD, parenting a neurodiverse child, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand neurodiversity better, this conversation will leave you informed, encouraged, and empowered to see beyond the labels.

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Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://judyrichardsonmahre.com (or Judy’s official coaching/therapy website if provided)

💼 Services:

* ADHD Coaching

* Parent Coaching

* Marriage & Family Therapy

* Speaking & Neurodiversity Education

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

* ADHD & Executive Function

* Neurodiverse Families

* Parenting Support

* Relationships & Marriage

* Reducing Shame Around Neurodiversity

* Emotional Regulation & Family Well-being