Heather Hansen Oneill

The five essential keys to thriving in one’s personal journey— and to be the star of your own reality—include

Each of these keys play a vital role in helping individuals take charge of their narratives and become the stars of their own lives.

Among these, leaders often struggle most with prepping for their inner selfie and cutting bad guests from their roster. Facing personal truths requires courage and self-awareness, enabling leaders to navigate challenges effectively. Additionally, recognizing and distancing oneself from unproductive thoughts, habits, and toxic relationships is crucial. This process not only helps refocus their purpose but also fosters personal freedom, allowing them to move forward with confidence and clarity.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about empowering individuals to take control of their lives and become the stars of their own reality through self-awareness, purposeful action, and eliminating negative influences.

Janice Edwards is an award-winning television and radio talk show host, an Emmy-nominated producer, co-author of the international best seller, “Step Into Your Brilliance”, in demand MC and media coach. She is the creator, host and executive producer of “Janice Edwards TV: Bay Area Vista”, launched originally on NBC Bay Area in 2002, and now celebrating its 22nd year on local platforms.

In her inspiring career, Janice has conducted more than 12,000 interviews- guests have included Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Barack Obama, Greta Gerwig, Kevin Costner, Robert Redford, Kerry Washington, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Gloria Steinem, Iyanla Vanzant, Les Brown, Chris Pine, Dr. Cornel West, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena and many more. She has been working in media since serving as co-host of a teen radio talk show at the age of 16.

Her media credits include NBC BAY AREA, CBS5, KRON4, KBHK’s “Black Renaissance”, ABC7, CreaTV and radio stations KPFA,KFAX,KKUP, and WSB. In 2019, Janice was inducted into the Black Legends of Silicon Valley Hall of Fame in the News & Documentary category. Janice is President and CEO of Edwards Unlimited, a media company that provides high quality videos, strategic communications and media packages to help entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations and corporations share their success and philanthropic vision with the world.

Website: Janice Edwards

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Free gift from Janice: on my website thejaniceedwards.com and a Step Into Your Brilliance media coaching session or a special one hour legacy interview at a 20% special Heather Hansen ONeill rate. It can be booked at [email protected]. Edwards Unlimited Legacy Interviews are video and/or audio recordings with transcripts capturing family treasures as living historical documents or for Signature Talks.

These interviews provide ideal content for books, documentaries, or for sharing with generations to gain a better understanding of their lineage. These Legacy Interviews are typically one to two hours. They can be created anywhere in the world with strong internet connection and can be created in high quality 1080p or 4K video files. Janice Edwards has conducted over 12,000 interviews with celebrities, newsmakers and community leaders throughout her career. These Legacy Interviews have created joy and happiness among family members and friends. They become a living record for loved ones in the future.

“Until the mind is open, the heart stays closed. The open mind is the key to the open heart.” ~Byron Katie

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Have you ever set a goal you were excited about, only to have life’s challenges get in the way? Soon, the passion fades, and once again, you find yourself falling short. It’s a common struggle. In fact, 92% of people fail to achieve their goals—whether it’s in their career, relationships, or health. The usual approaches to goal-setting often miss the mark.

That’s where the Oxcart Technique comes in. Developed by our guest expert Terry L. Fossum, this simple, three-step process is designed to help you overcome obstacles and finally reach success. Whether it’s winning a reality show or becoming a millionaire, Terry has used this method to achieve his dreams, and now he’s sharing how you can do the same. Focus on what drives you, eliminate excuses, and follow these steps to start living the life you desire.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about overcoming obstacles and achieving success through the three-step Oxcart Technique, designed to help people reach their goals in various aspects of life.

Terry L. Fossum is a #1 Bestselling author on Wall Street Journal, his TEDxTalk reached #2 in the world, a survival reality show winner representing all of Boy Scouts of America as the oldest competitor on the entire show, a highly successful businessman reaching the top 1% in his entire industry – in the world, a former Executive Officer in the U.S. Air Force, a global adventurer, a black belt, an award-winning actor and producer, a host, a philanthropist, has a soon to be published TEDx Talk, and, most importantly, a smitten husband a stepdad to 3 amazing young men.

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“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” ~Zig Zigler

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We are all designed to be high-performance vehicles, but self-doubt often holds us back. By shifting our perspective and using the right tools, we can achieve success, peace, and happiness. This allows us to tap into our full potential and drive performance in every area of life. While it requires massive action, mindset shifts, and patience, with support and consistency, it’s entirely possible.

If you find yourself stuck dwelling on a particular memory, setback, or challenge, consider these two questions:

These questions can help shift your focus and guide you toward productive action.

Join us as our guest expert shares how he empowers leaders and teams worldwide with actionable strategies to drive performance and achieve both personal and business success.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about overcoming self-doubt and harnessing our potential as high-performance individuals through perspective shifts, actionable tools, and consistent effort to achieve success, peace, and happiness in all areas of life.

It would be easy to say that Mike Mooney’s career has been going in circles for more than 25 years in the high-speed world of professional motorsports.

An award-winning executive, Mike helped strengthen brand relevance and protected the reputations for global organizations such as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, NASCAR, IndyCar, Sunoco, Tylenol, Walmart, Sprint, Kellogg’s, Lowe’s, and Eli Lilly.

Mike has a natural ability to connect with people in a way that fosters trust and accelerates personal and professional growth.

His passion for empowering people to be more present, intentional, and curious drove him to start a new chapter as a professional speaker, consultant, and facilitator. Mike works with companies to help create cultures of high performance that unlocks potential, drives opportunities and creates traction within organizations, teams, and individuals.

He is actively engaged with the National Speakers Association (NSA) and has served on the Board of Directors of NSA Carolinas since 2019, including President from 2022-2023 when the Chapter earned Elite Chapter status.

Website: Mike Mooney

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“You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end.” ~Jessica Herrin

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What makes an event truly different? It’s not just about hosting—it’s about crafting educational and inspirational experiences that go beyond business growth. These experiences serve as a lifeline for entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and financial strain while navigating the complexities of running a business.

Our guest expert “Grow Your Business” retreats and conferences are game-changers, specifically designed to empower ADHD business owners. These events provide the tools and strategies to achieve lasting business growth in a way that feels natural, sustainable, and allows them to break through barriers and thrive on their own terms.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about creating transformative educational experiences through retreats and conferences that empower ADHD entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable business growth while overcoming stress and challenges.

Stephanie Scheller has been studying and using psychology to grow her businesses for more than a decade. She built her first business from scratch to walk away from her job in less than five months and doubled her event-production company during a global pandemic, on a $0/month marketing budget.

Stephanie uses the violin onstage to tap into the brain and break down the “Why” behind business growth tools and marketing to simplify implementation so we can accelerate growth.

She is a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author, an award-winning entrepreneur, the producer of a pop-ballad, an eight-episode TV show, and a professional comic panel as well as the founder of Grow Disrupt, a company that designs and produces “Grow Your Business” retreats and conferences for ADHD small business owners!

In her downtime, you’ll find Stephanie playing on the violin, out in her beloved Texas Hill Country, or in the garage painting endlessly.

Website: Grow Disrupt

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“People with ADD (ADHD) often have a special ‘feel’ for life, a way of seeing right into the heart of matters, while others have to reason their way methodically.” ~Edward M. Hallowell, MD

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Horses offer valuable life lessons. They are always moving and changing, never staying the same. Through horsemanship, our influence on a horse can guide it toward or away from our desired outcome. Because horses are highly sensitive to their surroundings and can sense human emotions, they respond directly to our energy.

In understanding this, we might ask ourselves: What can we learn from these interactions about the influence we have on our own lives and the lives of others?

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about how horsemanship teaches valuable life lessons by highlighting the parallels between human and horse behavior, emphasizing the impact of our actions and emotions on ourselves and others.

Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey, life changing programs designed for country teens, farm and ranch teens, and their parents.

The Horsemanship Journey developed and offers “Stable Living”, an online coaching program that increases self-confidence and decreases the chances of depression, teen pregnancy, and addiction. He is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and Author.

Website: The Horsemanship Journey

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“Hope. Hope in the face of difficulty. Hope in the face of uncertainty. The audacity of hope.” ~Barak Obama

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If you’re feeling exhausted before your day even begins, it’s time to prioritize self-care. Changing our stories to focus on our well-being first, like the airline safety rule, is crucial for finding true happiness and inner peace, rather than just keeping up a perfect image.

Stress and anxiety about performance have become the norm, making us feel like we’re never doing enough. But do we really need to be overworked to succeed? Changing our stories to value rest and long-term well-being over constant hustle might be the better way to live.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about changing our mindset to prioritize self-care and well-being over the relentless pursuit of perfection and constant hustle.

Pamela is an adventurer turned entrepreneur. For 8+ years, she’s been helping stressed out business owners leverage Google Ads and grow their companies. Pamela also lectures several marketing courses at universities and has been honored on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

She’s been to 100 countries, bootstrapped and built a 6-figure agency with no entrepreneurial background, worked at Google, been featured multiple times in Forbes. Pamela has a Master’s degree from Harvard Extension School, and she’s even climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Pamela heads Ajala Digital, a global marketing agency focused on adding value to competitive businesses with Google and Meta advertising. Before founding the company in early 2016, she worked at Google and in several other industries. Ajala Digital is a Google Partner. They’ve helped 3,000+ companies grow with custom paid ads strategies. Pamela runs her company remotely with a worldwide team.

Website: Ajala Digital and Hustle Less and Live More

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“Time is how you spend your love.” ~Zadie Smith

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Homelessness is a widespread issue affecting millions, often misunderstood and stigmatized as a personal failure instead of a societal problem. Unsheltered individuals face harsh conditions, including mental health and substance use challenges, leading to criminalization for minor offenses.

Life on the streets is difficult, with many suffering from chronic health issues and repeated trauma. It’s important to see unsheltered people as human beings who deserve empathy and support rather than judgment. The book “Unsheltered” by Peggy Willms & Dennis Pitocco highlights their stories, reminding us that they could be someone’s loved one and deserve our understanding.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about the book Unsheltered and its goal of changing perceptions about homeless individuals by sharing their stories.

Peggy Willms has been a certified fitness trainer, sports performance nutritionist, and personal and executive health, wellness, and life coach for over thirty-five years. She is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, a featured contributor for BizCatalyst360, an international online magazine, hosts wellness retreats, and is host of The Coach Peggy Show.

She spent over twenty years in corporate wellness and has managed multi-million-dollar medical clinics. Her unique business and work-site wellness programs have earned her multiple awards. She has two sons and two grandsons. She loves all things beach and sunshine and lives in Florida with her better half.

Dennis Pitocco

Dennis is the founder and CEO of 360° Nation, a multifaceted media enterprise promoting global positivity. In collaboration with his wife Ali, who serves as Chief Inspiration Officer, Dennis oversees several successful ventures; BizCatalyst 360°–an award-winning global media platform; 360° Nation Studios –producer of uplifting content and events, and; GoodWorks 360° –a pro bono consulting service for nonprofit organizations worldwide. For over a decade, Dennis and Ali have pursued a mission to illuminate the finest aspects of humanity and leverage their resources to effect daily positive change worldwide. Their operational philosophy emphasizes presence, compassionate service, and the allocation of time, talents, and resources for societal benefit rather than solely for profit.

Peggy Website: All Things Wellness

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Unsheltered: None of Us Are Home Until All of Us Are Home

The book is available on Amazon.

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.”

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There are many misconceptions about hypnotherapy, but in reality, it’s a powerful tool for healing. Hypnotherapy helps you regain your power by accessing the subconscious mind, where anxiety, trauma, hurt, and pain are stored. Your subconscious mind isn’t against you; it’s simply trying to protect you for survival.

Through hypnotherapy, you can reduce stress and anxiety while gaining the power to heal yourself. People can recover from trauma, hurt, pain, anger, and rage. With 95% of the mind being subconscious, people are often surprised by how much control they have in their healing and realize they can truly free themselves.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about how hypnotherapy can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Craig is a mindset coach and clinical hypnotherapist helping people eliminate negative emotions and trauma so they can reach their full potential.

As a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy, he helps people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential.

Craig has created Ace Any Test, the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem.

For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety.

Website: Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy

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“It is not stress that kills us. It is our reaction to it.” ~Hans Selye

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Incorporating event adventure into gatherings transforms routine events into unforgettable experiences, creating a buzz of anticipation and fostering deep engagement. Imagine attendees brimming with excitement, eagerly awaiting the surprises beyond the standard itinerary. This could be anything from a mystery destination to an unexpected, thrilling activity.

Fostering meaningful engagement through event adventure is key. By crafting unique experiences that go beyond typical event activities, organizers can spark interaction and connection among participants. Whether it’s an exhilarating outdoor challenge or an inspiring community service project, these adventures create a sense of camaraderie and purpose.

By prioritizing these elements, events can transcend the ordinary, leaving attendees with vivid memories and a compelling urge to return for more. Event adventure transforms gatherings into captivating journeys, making every moment memorable and impactful.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about why adventure is vital to a great event program where connection is an objective.

Liz Lathan, CMP, and Nicole Osibodu are the founders of Club Ichi, the #1 place for B2B Event Marketers to connect, learn, share, and think outside the ballroom.

After 20+ years in corporate, my co-founder and I now run The Community Factory to help organizations build community at their events. We also run Club Ichi, our content hub and community for B2B event marketers.

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“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so…get on your way!” ~Dr. Seuss

“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” ~William Feather

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In today’s interconnected world, we can’t separate our personal lives from the world around us. Our everyday lives—our families, loved ones, hobbies, and friends—are all intertwined. Because of this, people often need help, whether it’s a word of encouragement, a shoulder to lean on, or support to lift them up. This is where empathy in leadership becomes crucial.

Now, more than ever, we need to prioritize empathy, reaching out to others not only helps them grow but also makes us feel better about ourselves. By focusing our energy on helping others, we create a supportive environment where someone else will focus their energy on helping us. We may not have all the answers, but the empathy we share can be invaluable to others.

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about how the importance of empathy in leadership and how leaders can integrate empathy into their roles.

Wayne Robinson recently retired from FM after 35+ years in the Events industry where besides FM he led events, travel, and multimedia teams to include strategy and implementation at Guardian Life and Northwestern Mutual. He got his start in events at AT&T where he began as an executive planner and attained his CMP and CMM designations along the way and caught the bug that laid the pavement for his career.

He studied economics and management science at Kean University but is a living breathing example of how life holds many opportunities and you don’t necessary end up where you started. These days Wayne is following his passion to help guide people in not just the event industry but by using his own experiences to provide a framework of empathetic leadership in a time when it’s most needed both professionally and personally.

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“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” ~Oprah Winfrey

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