From Embers To Excellence™

Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie’s extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers.

Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He’s facilitated, prepared and assessed hundreds of examinations, conducting seminars and private training sessions for all ranks.

To connect with Chief Freddie Fernandez or to learn more about the courses that he provides, visit the following links:

https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ

Chip Nightingale is an executive, a gifted national & international conference speaker, evangelist, author, entrepreneur, and Life & Leadership Coach. His goal is to help people grow in their understanding of themselves and the people they lead. Chip has been successful in business, leading a church, growing a camp, and coaching high school and college sports for over 20 years. Today he is an executive for one of the largest camping ministries in the world serving in over 80 countries.

https://www.chipnightingale.com/

“Ceasefire: Finding Peace When All You See is Conflict”

Sonal Patel, M.D. is a TEDx speaker, pediatrician, neonatologist, & breastfeeding specialist who founded NayaCare in 2018.  NayaCare is a home health clinic focused on improving postpartum care.  She has written several articles on this subject published in Scary Mommy, Kevin MD, and Colorado Sun.  She wrote her first book, “The Doctor and Her Black Bag,” that examines maternal mortality in historical and personal context and solutions to reduce maternal mortality.  She is also a co-founder and co-executive director of the Center for 4th Trimester Care, a national physician-led non-profit with the mission of improving postpartum care.

To learn more or to connect, visit Sonal’s website: https://nayacare.org/

Neil joins Dave Hollenbach on From Embers to Excellence for a rare interview. He has done approximately 10,000 interviews for his podcast, radio show, and TV show but rarely has he been interviewed himself. This is a great conversation that will appeal to many because of the many topics Dave and Neil cover. Visit Neil’s website to learn more about him or to connect: https://neilhaley.com/

Mike Liguori is a former Marine a published author and founder of Live Your Truth Media. His memoir, “The Sandbox: Stories of Human Spirit and War” chronicled his two combat deployments to Iraq and transition from the war. In the book, Mike gives readers an honest, gut-wrenching portrayal of not only the camaraderie built during the war but also the toll it takes afterward on the men and women who have served and how his transition impacted his belief system.

His book, “The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son” chronicles the story of a cross-country road trip taken during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the darkest shadows of his past, his relationship with his father.

His journey of service and writing has been featured in the San Jose Mercury, Huffington Post Live, and Conscious Magazine.

https://www.mikeliguori.com/

https://www.liveyourtruth.media/

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

After moving 15 times through five southern states, Dea Irby, serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author, knows the value of belonging and is on a mission to share her message. Many of us underestimate the importance of belonging and its impact in the workplace and our communities. People who feel like they belong, don’t just stay, they take ownership, and raise everyone to a higher level. A former tearoom owner and operator, Dea published a cookbook, A Dollop and A Pinch: Recipes and Stories from The Baron York. She is a realtor, collector of puns, world traveler, and a Lover of Truth. Dea and her husband of 48 years, currently live in Durham, NC, have 8 grown children, and 19 grandchildren. Along with her real estate business, Dea works with leaders to build a culture of belonging through her magnetic leadership strategy called C.L.A.I.M.

http://www.deairby.com/

https://youtu.be/DP57ic9QQzo

Ryan Horn went from broke and working 12-hour night shifts at a metal factory while sleeping on his aunt's couch to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur, peak performance coach, an in-demand speaker and top-rated podcast host. His proprietary 5 Step Business Breakthrough framework has helped thousands of men around the world transform their business and life.

https://extmanpodcast.com/

Phil Klein is a former firefighter/paramedic who spent 25 years serving his community. Klein started his public service career in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island. After earning his paramedic credential in 1992, he worked for NYC EMS before spending nearly 10 years as a police medic for the Nassau County Police Department. In 2002, he and his family relocated to Georgia, where he continued his career as a firefighter/paramedic for a metro Atlanta department. He ended the full-time portion of his public service as a lieutenant for another department north of Atlanta. Since leaving public service, Klein earned a doctorate from the University of Georgia and currently works in higher education in Wheeling, WV.

Phil’s podcast, Stories From the Road, began as an idea for a book that morphed into a podcast. “We see so many unusual things as first responders, and I thought the public might want an insider’s glimpse into our world,” said Klein. “After the first couple of podcast recordings, it was clear the podcast was headed in a different direction. We’ve lost so many good people to suicide that it was natural for guests to talk about the PTSD that goes along with being a first responder.” The podcast’s guests frequently address the cumulative stress and mental health battles first responders face every day.

“This isn’t a ‘worst call of my career’ podcast. It’s finding common ground, sharing stories, and talking about the situations we encounter and their impact on mental health,” said Klein. Podcast guests include firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and others who work or worked in public service. Stories cover critical calls, life changing events, and the effects each has on first responders. To learn more about the podcast or to share a story from the road, visit https://www.storiesfromtheroadpodcast.com/

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck and Create a Life You Love. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.

To learn more about Dr. Silber check out these links:

https://thepbtinstitute.com/    

Watch Dr. Debi’s Recent TEDx Talks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro  

Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome?

Take the Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/quiz/

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Stanley Andrisse shares his remarkable journey "From Prison Cells to PhD" with Dave Hollenbach, host of the show "From Embers to Excellence". Dr. Andrisse, an endocrinologist scientist and assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine, talks about his experience as an inmate in a maximum-security prison and the psychological toll of the justice system that left him feeling hopeless and without a way forward.

However, Dr. Andrisse's story takes a turn when a mentor recognized his hard work and determination and took him under his wing. Since then, Dr. Andrisse has made it his mission to help other inmates take the same path to success. He founded the non-profit organization "From Prison Cells to Ph.D." and is a board member of the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network (FICGN).

Dr. Andrisse also shares the personal story that led him to a career in endocrinology and researching diabetes. His passion for helping others, combined with his professional expertise, has earned him several service commitments, including being a youth mentor, motivational speaker, and community activist.

Tune in to learn about how STEM-OPS chose Dr. Andrisse's non-profit to grant a 5-year, $5.2 million award and how he has dedicated his life to leadership excellence and making a positive impact on his community. Do not miss this captivating interview with a true trailblazer in science and social justice!

https://www.fromprisoncellstophd.org/