After over a year of interviewing guests to share about their personal experience of hardship and celebration, it's my turn! I share about my first hardship experience and how it stayed in my head as I grew into adulthood. I didn't prepare anything for this and as I started it, I quickly realized this was something I needed to release (cue the unexpected emotions). Having a sense of belonging has been something I've longed for and desired and tended to give the power away but now, I've reclaimed my power and have a true sense of belonging! I am so thankful for my life - even the dark and ugly times because they evolved me into who I am today! 

My guest today is Brittany Lansing who shares about her health journey battling malignant melanoma. As her mom referred in Brittany’s baby book, she was blessed with all these moles, it wasn’t until September 2013 in which a dark mole on her chest started the process that would result in a cancer diagnosis.

Brittany’s personal story is what defines perseverance and you will be so glad to have had a chance to hear it!

My guest today is Jessie Waddell, who shares about her health journey to be able to fully feel WHOLE. From her younger years with dealing with an eating disorder through her adult life with distorted eating. Jessie shares all she went through. I had so many take aways from this conversation and I know you will too. For those of you with young children, especially daughters, this episode will open a new perspective!

Listening to Jessie was extremely inspiring and I hope you are also inspired by what you hear!

My guest today is Lindsey Cota, who shares about her journey with the diagnosis and treatment of Stage 4 colon cancer which metastasized to her liver.

All this taking place shortly after moving from Iowa to North Carolina.

I love Lindsey’s quote, “Everything is going to be alright.” It’s this positive mindset that Lindsey says is important to bring into any situation we face because there is a little bit of good in everything bad.

Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Cory Farley, a singer and songwriter. He grew up in Decorah, Iowa and had planned to be a mechanic but a trip to Mexico and a karokee song changed his life! Now he lives in Nashville and has head lined shows for some of the legends of Country Music. Cory shares with me about his musical career journey and what it has meant to him.

Be sure to check out Cory’s songs and learn more about upcoming shows by following him on Facebook and Instagram and checking out his website. www.coryfarley.com

Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Nick Johnson, a musician who is a singer and songwriter and currently the lead guitar player for the Corey Farley Band. I met Nick the night he and the band played a performance in our local town. I had asked him if his musical ability came naturally or if he was self taught and his response was something that left me speechless. You will have to take a listen to hear Nick’s background with music in education and performing.

Our conversation was intended to talk about his musical journey but I realize it has such a deeper meaning in regards to what we allow ourselves to go after or hold ourselves back on. If you are a person who ever experienced self doubt, Nick’s perspective is one to hear!

Be sure to check out Nick Johnson’s music by following him on social media

www.instagram.com/musicbynickjohnsonas well as the website: www.musicbynickjohnson.com.

My guest today is Ashley Hall, who shares about her experience with her family members and cancer. Through her experience she reminds us to be grateful for the little things and there is always a positive side to everything.

Ashley inspires me on so many levels and I know you will be inspired by her as well!

Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Carl Denlinger, who at the age of 39, experienced a heart attack. He recalls the worry of being alone in the hospital and praying he wasn’t going to be taking his last breath. Carl shares how his life perception has changed among the hardships he experienced. These days he is sure to take more walks and has a more positive outlook on life.

Be sure to check out Carl's DJ services , Combat D Production at www.facebook.com/combatdproductions . 

Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Janene King, founder of Empower Her Co., who shares about her life which included living and leaving the Amish community as well as the devastating drowning accident of her brother.

Janene also shares about what community means to her and how her faith was grounded.

Listening to Janene was very riveting and I hope you are also inspired by what you hear!

Be sure to check out Empower Her Co by visiting the website www.empowerher.co . 

My guest today is Daniella Dupont who shares about her son Brecken.

Daniella shares of her son’s triumphant life journey and what life brought when Brecken went to his heavenly journey including the Living for Brecken Foundation.

Daniella shares of her favorite saying, “Some only dream of angels…I. held one in my arms”. Daniella is a woman of resilience and someone I am incredibly inspired by and I hope you are also from listening.