Diva Talk Radio with Kelli Claypool

Jim Higley was a typical middle-age dad whose world, overnight, went from the soccer field sidelines cheering on his children to the sidelines of life. At the age of forty-four, Jim became the fourth member of his immediate family to receive a diagnosis of cancer and suddenly found himself with an entire summer removed from all of life’s obligations as he allowed his body to heal after surgery. Thanks to a wise friend’s promise, however, that summer of physical healing transformed into the rediscovery of several forgotten life lessons-and one life-changing gift that had been quietly waiting for him for over thirty years. 

The single father of three is an insightful storyteller who writes about the experiences found in the nooks and crannies of everyday life from a dad’s perspective.

Described as “Martha Stewart meets MacGyver,” after a 23-year career in corporate America Jim zipped up his briefcase and became a fulltime stay-at-home dad. Since then-in addition to writing-his world centers around carpools, bake sales, attempting to make school play costumes with a glue gun, and simply being home and available. 24/7. Jim is the inaugural World’s Greatest Dad for Man of the House magazine. His kids, however, are requesting a recount.

When cancer stole Kim Malchuk’s husband, she didn’t let it rob her spirit. As her broken heart began to mend, Kim likewise took steps to redirect her life to a course of inspired purpose. Leaving a lucrative career in the corporate world, Kim embarked on a journey of self-discovery, pursuing hopes and dreams that had previously seemed impossible. Why now? Why not?

Enjoying tremendous audience response, she welcomes the opportunity to reach out to others with her inspiring, down-to-earth message.

When the path of life takes painful twists and turns, our wounded spirits need a place to take refuge. Having experienced the despair of loss, Kim creates this sanctuary on an inspirational journey of hope and healing that gives others the courage to endure, excel and Taste the Rain.

Divas, we are honored to share Kim's story with you on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EST. When Kim and Kelli first talked, they formed an immediate bond...a Diva-hood of sorts. Kim inspired Kelli to continue "tasting rain". And, we're certain that you too will be inspired and encouraged by Kim.

Be sure to invite your friends and family to join us on the show. The interactive chat room and the phone lines will be open during the LIVE show. Here's the direct link to the show: http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

About Kim Malchuk:

Kim Malchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and motivational coach who focuses on the importance of living in the moment and overcoming life’s challenges. Kim was educated and schooled by a master professor who trained her how to live a life of inspired purpose. Her teacher was CANCER.

On the next episode of DivaTalkRadio, we will be exploring the topic of divorce. Often times when a divorce is involved, the wife ends up poverty stricken, says our guest Diane Tegarden, author of How to Escape a Bad Marriage – A Self-Help Book for Divorce Women.

In April 2004, she self-published her first book, “Getting Out Of Limbo– A Self Help Divorce Book For Women,” which provides step by step instructions on how to achieve financial and emotional independence in preparation for a divorce.

She’s been interviewed extensively on Radio Talk Shows about divorce and domestic violence, referencing her experiences in “How to Escape a Bad Marriage – A Self Help Divorce Book for Women”.

There is a DIVA in all of us women. Sometimes, we just have to dig deep in order to find her. Kelli's description of a DIVA is...the good four-letter word! A confident woman who is strong in her faith, blessed by her family, and who encourages others to rise up to their greatest potential.

So, slip on your favorite stilettos and plan to join us. NOTE: Men, you are welcome as well, but only if you have a DIVA in your life that needs a little encouraging!

LorrieThomas, M.A. is The Marketing Therapist® and a proud Wild Web Woman®.  She is a speaker, educator, marketing expert and CEO of Web Marketing Therapy® (WMT).

All Great Relationships Begin and End with Yourself, says our guest today.

Kim Olver is the award winning and bestselling author of Secrets of Happy Couples: Loving Yourself, Your Partner, and Your Life, and has also contributed to Whole Living and Women’s World.

She is an international speaker, who addresses schools, counselors, therapists, social workers, coaches, couples, parents and businesses on her transformational ideas. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.

Her personal mission is to help people get along better with the important people in their lives, including themselves, at home and at work. As a life coach, she developed the process of InsideOut Empowerment, which she employs with her clients and teaches to fellow coaches. Olver lives in Chicago.

From her youngest years, Michele has dealt with a lifetime of splendor, success, satisfaction, disaster, rape, abuse,

suicide, and even murder. Her life is a Hollywood movie wrapped up in a little 5'4" body and soul.

She dealt with parental alcoholism at a very young age to soul devastation later in her years through other loved ones addictions. Through her tragedies, and trauma that she has endured she has been sculpted into the lady that she is today.

Through joy and the remarkable gifts that God has granted her, she has overcome what ordinary people would call a nightmare.

She moves on, and progressively is optimistic in her everyday life with the love of her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Through her fragmented, scattered life’s events and of her very affectionate humanity she would like to share with you her Shattered Pieces Loving Heart.

Join the Divas as they talk with Michele Sandoval Poitras about how she overcame the tragedies to lead a triumphant life.

When: Wednesday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where: http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

As a wife, and the mother of 3 young children, inspiration for her business is taken from daily life, and infused from her experiences living in Europe, Asia and Africa.  Prior to starting Housewife Bliss in 2010, Coryanne Ettiene earned a Master of Philosophy from Kings College London and spent over 10 years working as a management consultant. When she left her job in management consulting to focus on motherhood, it took her time to embrace the value of her new role and find the right balance between the woman she was before and the woman she was becoming.  During this transition, Coryanne devoured books on domestication, cooking and gardening, and soon discovered that her new place in society held an equally important role as her last.

In 2010, this journey into domestication became the motivation behind Housewife Bliss, and today she promotes the message that the modern traditionalist housewife is a woman who manages her home with pride, has a passion for traditional domestic arts, and above all is not defined by her home, but rather defines her home.

Coryanne is a contributor to the Daily Meal, Celebreations.com, and works with a number of TV stations sharing her household management tips, kitchen inspirations and entertaining ideas.

To learn more about Coryanne and her passion for domesticity, visit www.housewifebliss.com, follow @housewifebliss on Twitter or Fan the Housewife Bliss page on Facebook.

Plan to join us as we interview this Diva on July 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EST on http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

Both Gina and I understand the importance of having faith when it comes to running successful businesses. Often times, I say that God is my Director of Operations and without Him, I would not have a business. This does not make me a religious fanatic, but someone who is strong in their faith…and that’s part of being a Diva. When you’re confident in who you are, you are confident of where you are.

Our guest on the next DivaTalkRadio show is Joan Murray, who lives and breathes helping people discover their destiny. She is a minister, speaker, and author who loves the Word of God and desires to see people experience freedom, wholeness, and victory in all area of life. Joan shares her passion for seeing changed lives throughout the world and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of mediocrity with seemingly no end in sight? How about having a desperate need to be free from discouragement, disappointment and even despair? Has the enemy kept you living below your privilege as sons and daughters of God?

Understand that you are a child of a great King and that He designed you for greatness. In this book, Called and Chosen for Destiny, Joan Murray takes you on a journey to discover that you are called, destined and appointed to accomplish great things in your life. This book will catapult you out of mediocrity and into great exploits. Get ready for a life-changing and life-transforming experience.

We invite you to discover more about Joan Murray’s newly released book entitled “Called and Chosen for Destiny” now available in bookstores nationwide.

Join us on June 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST as we talk with Joan. I guarantee you that you will be inspired, encouraged, and uplifted.

What is an entrepreneur? It is someone who goes beyond the traditional paradigm of employment into one that is much grander and more exciting. The entrepreneur is a person who takes risks and is involved directly with the art and process of creating, out of nothing, something valuable to someone else. The entrepreneur has become the “rainmaker” of corporate America and is transforming the economies of the world. The entrepreneur is powerful! Add a female entrepreneur to the mix and you get a womanpreneur! Someone who is even more powerful and more influential because she has a determined spirit that weaves our cultural fabric. A womanpreneur incorporates her business, her faith, and her family into every day.

Dr. Carolyn Edwards (a/k/a Dr. E) was born and raised in Washington, DC and is a Howard University Alum. She holds a Masters and Doctorate degree in management.

Dr. E’s “Life Journey”, “Dreams” and “Life Mosaic” Programs have been used around the country to help others achieve their dreams, develop character and live authentic lives. She is the author of two children’s books and three writing journals which have been used in non-profit, government, education, religious and personal programs to help empower others through writing to live purposeful lives.

After ten years as a college professor, Dr. E realized that helping empower children can be the catalyst for more productive adult decisions. Therefore, her children’s books “I Can Be” and “Fun With Money” are a step to provide children with knowledge and tools early in their lives that can shape their minds for positive, peace filled, purposed and authentic lives.

James Goi Jr. is a speaker, mind-power coach, and the author of How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. His book is a serious work in which he quotes 160 other books. It’s available world wide through Ingram Book Company, and is also available on the Indian Subcontinent through Indra Publishing House, India. James has published the free monthly "Mind Power & Money Ezine” since January, 2008. Since 1978, James has read hundreds of books in an effort to understand the laws of life. He's lectured on metaphysics and spirituality with an emphasis on manifesting abundance. James is the only metaphysics teacher who specializes in the mind-power/money connection. He believes that in today's economy, the information he shares is more needed than ever, and that his teachings could mean the difference between financial success and financial ruin for any individual, family, business or organization.

James will be joining the Divas on the next DivaTalkRadio.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where: http://divatalkradio.com/live