H.O.P.E.

Growing up in a very small town in North Carolina where the average income is around $15k-20k a year, most in the city have never even gave thought to a better happier life.  EJ is an exception to this in his town.  HIs positive outlook on life & his inspiration to others is what this world needs more of!

I promise his big smile is like a magnent for happiness & HOPE!!!

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Jeremy started messing with alcohol at a young age, which led him down a path of destruction almost to the point of Suicide!!!  I can't wait for you to hear his story and how Jesus truly saved his life!! 

We talked about addiction also about Mental Health awareness, especially in men. The importance of talking to someone and not keeping everything bottled up inside.  I love that Jeremy also talked about getting help through a counselor or therapist..

Jeremy you are an inspiration to me and so many others!!! Keep sharing your story of HOPE & how Jesus saved you and can save others!!!

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This is truly a great story of HOPE & Detrmination.  Carlos at 16 had his life change because of an unfortunate fire at his mom's restaurant.  He didn't have the luxurys that his older siblings had, because of the loss of income.  That did not stop Carlos from pursuing his entrepreneurship mindset.  
He is now an Author,  he owns not just 1 business but 3 at the moment.  His never giving up attitude is what has brought him from Struggles to Strength!! 

Here is a link to his book 
https://a.co/d/4M3Xeim

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Kevin definitely wasnt dealt a hand of great cards in his younger years.  Growing up in Chicago in Gang neighborhoods, he went from the boy who would cry over a deer being hit, to carrying a bat & gun to hurt another student. 
The fact that Kevin's mom moved him out of the city of Chicago to Atlanta to hopefully help him change his life around at the age of 16, didn't go as planned. Sitting in jail talking through glass to his mother as he was facing 45 years in prison.  Kevin saw the hurt in his mothers eyes & told God if he got out of this he would change his life so his mom would never have to hurt because of him again!!
A true story of Redemption,  Kevin raised his son as a single father, who taught his son how to live a better life than Kevin had..

He is an author of a book called "A SELF MADE LIFE" which can be found at Barnes & Nobles

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Jackie's story of HOPE is an Incredible story of Struggles to Strength.  Finally deciding to leave her husband because of a very toxic marriage,  Jackie ends up in another abusive relationship for 4 years.  Knowing that she had to make a change not only for herself but especially for her daughter.

She is on a healing journey and is sharing her story outloud.  You can find her on TikTok @jfabfindingauthenticity Please go follow her she has some great tips for us all.

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Toriano was born in a small town in PA,  he lived with his Grandma while his Mom went to the Big City of Cleveland to get settled then sent for him and his sister.  When they were finally with their Mom things changed from the little town to the big city.  Toriano was introduced to Drugs, Alcohol, Gangs & Violence.

His Mother eventually gave her life to the Lord and prayed for her children.  One Wednesday Toriano had a feeling that he needed to go to church, so he showed up in the back pews.  He made a deal with God that he would come back on Sunday and go to the alter.   Unfortunately on Saturday he was involved in a shooting and would be sentence to 20 years - Life behind bars.

Toriano's story of HOPE is a POWERFUL story of REDEMPTION!!

How he and his wife (whom he married while still in prison) met and now have started their own Prison Ministry!!!  

Be sure to comment and let us know how this story touched your life.  

Also if you can give a raiting that would be awesome

Love Tammy Lyn Connors. The #hopedealer

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Do you ever say I will NEVER try or do that?  I have many times, this past weekend I tried something I said I would NEVER EVER do!!  Tune in and see what happened!!!

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June is Men's Mental Health Month: Tune in and hear my conversation with Andre about how his depression put him in a very dark place & how his Faith in God and working on himself, with help from some awesome people in his life has gotten him to a place where he is Evolving to the person he truly is & living out his purpose in life!!!

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Known as "The Golden Child" started boxing at the age of 10, he walked into a gym and knew that he wanted to box.  He ended up in 2020 & until 2022 had some real struggles.  Being shot on his Birthday & having to have surgery on his left hand the Dr told him he should just give up boxing.  This guy is no quitter.  
Be sure to tune into ESPN on 07/01/23 as he will be boxing here in Toledo, OH at the Huntington Center!! 

A TRUE STORY OF NEVER GIVING UP!!

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As a little girl Kristen loved singing so much she became a teacher of music, when the job was overwhelming she took a different avenue and actually put her love for music on the back burner.  Years of trying to find herself & the FEAR of taking that leap of Faith paralyzed her & her music.
Kristen finally started back with music and has a POWERFUL story of STRUGGLES to STRENGTH.  She has recently made an album called Begin Again with songs that will inspire you and help you face your FEARS.  Her story is truly a story of HOPE!! You can find her music at kristenbuddemusic.com

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