Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

Episode 379 - Annie Bourke - Telepathic animal communication mentor - Providing peace of mind for animal parents

About the author

Annie lives north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.

She is passionate about animals, and is committed to being an advocate for them and being a voice for them. As an animal communicator and animal medium, she enjoys chatting with animals, learning from their wisdom and passing on messages to their carers. 

"The Bridge to Animal Consciousness" is her first book, released on August 8th 2018, and through this Annie aims to raise global consciousness about animals, why they are here, and how we can help them.

Annie is also intrigued by our spiritual purpose and soul evolution journey. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Crystal therapist, Reiki Master, Angel Intuitive, Medical Intuitive, Clairvoyant and Medium. She loves supporting healing for animals and humans. 

Her second book "Evolving Hearts and Souls - The Guide to Spiritual Awakening" will be released on September 2nd 2018.

Follow Annie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmicHeartIntuitive/

Book: The Bridge To Animal Consciousnes

Join animal conversationalist and medium Annie Bourke as she builds the bridge to understanding
animal consciousness through sharing her stories and knowledge with humour and compassion.

Animals matter.

They are wise beings who can help us on our journey. The more we understand them, the richer our lives are.

Annie’s book offers: The Bridge to Animal Consciousness, Crossing the bridge to Animal Consciousness, and Evolving Hearts and Souls – The Guide to Spiritual Awakening

Email me at [email protected] by June 27 2024 with the email topic NEXT CHAPTER and ask about receiving a free copy of one of my 3 books of your choice posted to you free when you book my 7 question animal conversation package. This can include up to 2 animals either living or in spirit, with the questions shared between them. I’m happy to email more information and commonly asked questions.

Email me at [email protected] by June 27 2024 with the email topic NEXT CHAPTER and ask about receiving a free copy of one of my 3 books of your choice posted to you free when you enrol in the Animal Communication Mentorship Program. I work with you and 2 living animals (yours or mine) 1:1 for 3 months to master telepathic communication so you can talk with your own animals. I’m happy to email the Program PDF which explains the content in more detail. You will receive a copy of “The Bridge to Animal Consciousness” as part of the Mentorship Program, plus another one free book of your choice.

 Email me at [email protected] by June 27 2024 with the email topic NEXT CHAPTER and ask about purchasing any one of my 3 books with a personalised message from one of your animals, living or in spirit. Book package with personal message from your animal AUD $80 plus postage from Australia.

https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au/

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Episode 378 - Jon Sansone - Successful Sales is Not An Accident - Become a Sales Warrior

My name is Jon Sansone (san-sew-nee) and I have  spent over 31 incredible years as a professional sales person.

After leaving advertising in my early 20s, I went to work for a Fortune500 start-up where through cold calling went from zero customers to 300 customers over a 5-year period. I did this through connecting with prospects and showing them the value of my offering.  I set many sales records and won personal best awards for many years. Next, I followed the trend and went into software and hardware solutions sales for the next 8 years. I started inside, but soon found myself traveling the country where I again set records and was awarded the President’s Club many years later.

Currently I work in professional consulting for a Fortune100 company where I work with many high net-worth clients and continue to set records specifically in the area of new client development. I enjoy boating with family, outdoor activities with friends and I currently host an international Podcast on YouTube called, “School’s Out 80’s Comedy Channel.”

Lastly, I am the author of the successful book Sales Warrior on Amazon.

Over 30 Years Ago...

I arrived in Dallas, Texas with 300 bucks and two weeks later it was spent on car repairs. I took a job waiting tables for the lunch rush and I interviewed in the afternoons. I would change into a suit in my car or in a gas station and go after my dream. I am just a country boy from Missouri who wanted to be someone.

I am now debt free, I boat several times a year and we have a white horse named Trigger.  I am not saying wealth buys you happiness. I had to be happy before I could have wealth. I just want you to know that you can pursue your dreams if you make it happen.

I want to spark that fire to help you make it happen.

https://saleswarriorinspire.com/

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EPISODE 377 - Denise Bard - A teachers impact isn't found within the subject they teach

As a child, Denise spent years facing many forms of abuse. In addition to the physical and verbal abuse, she also endured sexual abuse while in the care of a parent, where she became a form of payment for their drug addiction. After attempting to take her own life in 1989, when Denise was 14 years old, she was brought to a nonprofit shelter for runaway and abused kids. It was there that she learned how to shift her focus and found support from her counselors, teachers, and a coach which helped change the trajectory of her life and the horror she was born into. Because of the small moments of hope that these women gave her, she was able to create her own success story.

Today, Denise shares her experience of facing abuse and how she found power and resilience in the smallest moments of hope that teachers gave her. “30-second moments. It only takes 30 seconds to feel something so deep that it transcends the time it takes for someone to say something to you that you need to hear.” Denise shares a quote her daughter said to her, “Mom, I am so happy they (teachers/counselors/shelter) raised you because I love the way you raised me.”

She is the author of 30-Second Moments: And The Women Who Raised ME.  Her story was also featured in the book “Listen - Stories We Carry With Us From House to House". A collection of stories, drawings and poems from youth currently in the foster care system or those who had experience in the system  and adult survivors from around the world. Denise is also a special needs advocate and youth advocate. She sits on The Board of Directors for Anchor House Inc. the Trenton, NJ nonprofit shelter that helped her go from being just “something” to becoming “someone”.

https://denisebard.com/

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EPISODE 376 - Ryan Estrada - Artist, Author and Adventurer - Garfield, Cartoons, Movies and More

Student Ambassador is my series of fun globe-trotting adventure stories for kids who want to see the world and make it a better place. Each story is inspired by my own travels, but turned into an action-adventure comedy! Readers can solve the mystery along with the character using real fun facts about the world. The Missing Dragon covers a kidnapping in Korea and Japan, while The Silver City is a monster mystery in the mines of Mexico. Both feature amazing art by the great Axur Eneas!

Ryan Estrada is an artist, author, and adventurer. His books include Banned Book Club, Occulted, No Rules Tonight, and the Student Ambassador series. He has worked for Star Trek, Popeye, Flash Gordon, and Garfield.

He was a gator wrangler in America, an ambassador to Australia, an undocumented animator in Canada, a ghostbuster in South Korea, a Bollywood voiceover actor in India, wandered Kim Jong Il's secret tunnels to North Korea, slept on a bench in a typhoon in Japan, dug toilets in Thailand, did an accidental illegal border crossing into Burma, made road comics in Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Vietnam and The Philippines, documentaries in Colombia and Ecuador, and podcasts in Malaysia, ran with the bulls in Mexico, barely escaped being eaten by lions in Kenya, fainted atop Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, got caught in a Peruvian coca war, lived in a Costa Rican rainforest and a Panamanian volcano.

RANDOM FACTS
-Ryan started pitching comics to newspapers when he was six. He bothered the same newspaper until they finally hired him at age sixteen.

-Ryan accidentally invented the word normcore. It was a punchline to one of his comics before Oxford English Dictionary named it runner up word of the year.

-Ryan holds the world record for consecutive comic making after attempting and surpassing the 168 hour comic; one page per hour for a full week.

-Ryan ran @forexposure_txt, the popular artists rights novelty twitter account, for ten years

-Ryan was once interviewed by the BBC about a prank he pulled on Vladimir Putin. He'd been the official cartoonist of LiveJournal before Putin had the company bought out so he could move the servers in Russia and use them to shut down activists. He forgot that Ryan still had the legal and technological ability to make comics about their mascot speaking out against this and post them to the official site.
-Ryan does free virtual workshops and author visits for any school, library or book club that asks! Here is a listing of some of his workshops. Drop him a line to set something up!

https://www.ryanestrada.com/

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Episode 375 - Lainne Love - You Were Meant For More, Puzzles, and A Bigger Mission

I am just like you.

I have spent years looking for answers.

Seeking ways to make my life better.  Desperate to find the "thing" that was going to allow change to take place and catapult my life into a new direction; a happier, healthier, and abundant one.

I spent tens of thousands of dollars and invested lots of time and energy into figuring out what was "wrong" with me, why I was stuck.

I dug deep, deeper still, and crawled up from the dark depths of myself, faced fears, fought many battles.  Won some and lost some.  And always got back up.  It was rarely pretty.  But I got up.

Turns out there was nothing wrong with me.  I wasn't broken.  I didn't need to be fixed.

I needed to re-wire some subconscious beliefs, restructure my energetic field, re-establish my connection to divinity, let my soul be free, and move through the challenges that appeared to have a hold on my life.

Ultimately, I learned that challenges are opportunities, they are guiding us through to our next steps. How we meet and navigate those challenges defines our experience of life. 

Thank you for showing up for yourself, for loving yourself, and for taking action.

You are amazing.  A one-of-a-kind wonder.  You are here for a reason.

I believe in you and your power.

Wishing you the greatest success on your journey to self-mastery.

You were meant for more.  Claim it!

Book: How To Use Hypnosis To Master Your Brain

In this book you’ll discover:

• How to transcend trauma
• Break free from self-destructive habits
• Use hypnotic suggestion to transform yourself
• Rewire your perceptions to support your best life
• Change your habits to upgrade your experience

Plus, BONUS MATERIAL at www.howtousehypnosisbook.com to gain access to a powerful hypnosis process to support you in creating and sustaining the change you desire.

Book: A Bigger Mission: You Were Meant For More Learn How To Claim It

Ever Felt Like There's More to Life? You're Right...

"A Bigger Mission" by The Badass Professionals isn't just a book. It's a catalyst. A spark to ignite your inner fire and reveal the realm of possibilities.

Why This Book Will Speak to Your Soul

It's like a heart-to-heart with friends who've seen tough times and emerged victorious. Each story, each lesson is drenched in authenticity, resilience, and real-life revelations...

https://www.lainne.com/
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Episode 374 - Analee Vinyard - Helping women, and children find healing and freedom

My Message is HIS Message

Analee’s story is one of faith’s triumph over tragedy, the sufficiency of God’s grace and strength in our weakness, and the discovery of the overwhelmingly tender love of our God. When Jesus, the Author, and Finisher of our faith enters in, tragedy, grief, and brokenness will not have the last word.

Today, remarried and enjoying a happy and stable marriage and home, Analee embraces the legacy of her mother Alma, following in her footsteps, ministering love, hope, and encouragement to others.

My goal is to help women, children, and anyone find healing and freedom. Ultimately, this is my heart's mission and my mother's legacy to carry forward. For years I have envisioned myself as a bridge for those who've been through similar heartaches and hardships. Today, I am able to combine my language and translation skills with my love for the Hispanic kitchen and food to minister to others. These activities can be therapeutic, helping others find freedom and healing from their past. As Jesus was often found sitting down and dining with those who were considered "the lost," and welcoming those who were considered "the least."

I've been able to partner with local charities and charitable organizations, bringing my love for baking and cooking to a widening audience, sharing my skills, but more importantly, sharing the love of God with people who desperately need HIS embrace and HIS LOVE.

At the close of one of our church’s services, I went forward for prayer. A friend of mine named Jungu, a real prayer warrior prayed over me.

“God is calling you to a charitable ministry,” she said. I wondered; What kind of a ministry might this be? A pastor on the prayer team immediately had a word for me.

“You know exactly what you are going to be doing,” he said. “God knows and you know. You are going to be leading, helping, and setting people free.”

Another time we prayed, Jungu prophesied over me: “God has a plan. You will have these charities—more than one—through which you will serve and help women and families and you will give them a word from the Lord.”

Like before, this all sounded wonderful. But how could this be?

It was on a Thursday night—September 3, 2015, to be exact—that Jungu prayed over my love life. “Analee has lost so much, Lord,” she began. “She’s had to go through so much. You know who she is! You love her! You’ve heard her cries! You know her heart!”

I knew all these things were true. Still, it overwhelmed my heart to hear my dear friend plead on my behalf. “Lord, I pray that you will not only give back to Analee all that she’s lost, but double! More, Lord! Give her more in a man, and in life, than she asks for or even imagines possible!”

In my heart, I was hopeful but hesitant. I don’t know about all this, Lord. Maybe you could just provide a man who … loves me?

One week later, I met Joel.

https://www.analeevinyard.com/

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Episode 373 - Christi Cossette - Jumpstart Your Journey, Putting Yourself First and Rules To Live By

Putting yourself first goes against what women are taught. We are natural nurturers focused on caring for those around us, often putting others’ needs before our own. We are told to shrink back, be small, don’t take up too much room. Don’t be too loud, too thin, too fat, too tall, too short, the list goes on. It seems its impossible to ever be good enough to meet society’s standards. Especially because it keeps changing.

If you spend your life bowing to the opinions, needs and desires of everyone else, you risk losing yourself in the process, never reaching your God given potential and perhaps worst of all, you don’t serve anyone in your life or family well, because you’re too exhausted and confused to do anything well. 

You’re in the Right Place…

Grab My 20 rules to live by checklist!

This checklist of my 20 Rules to Live By, will help you figure out your big priorities, shifts you can make, setting better boundaries, be more successful and just LOVE your LIFE more! If you live by the majority of these rules, I believe you’ll be more successful and it’s just a great way to SHOW UP.

Book: Jumpstart Your ____, Vol VI includes 10 authors from all over the World who wrote chapters about the thing THEY help people JUMPSTART!

This is a great book for anyone who needs a jumpstart in any area of their life, health, relationships, business, prosperity and career.

What kind of jumpstart do you need?

Are you looking for support with any or many of the following?

• Your Business Growth / Client Attraction / Referrals
• Love Life / Emotional Support / Health & Wellness
• Your Message / Speaking / Customer Journey
• Becoming an Author / Sales & Closing Strategies
• Empowerment / Money Mindset / More Success

If so then you want to pick this book up and read it – it will help you!

The 10 authors in this book have experiences and knowledge that can help you jumpstart just about any area of your life, health, and business or career. If you find yourself a little stuck somewhere, this book will help you take that next step you need to take now to move closer to your goals.

Our hope is that by reading this book, you get a deeper dive on various topics that can help you right now, and even 5-10 years from now. The authors that have collaborated on this book are experts in their industry and with what they teach. If you enjoy any one or more stories and chapters within this book, reach out and contact the author. They want to know that their chapter encouraged you, inspired you, or motivated you in some way. They also want to know how they can help you. Each author has provided some kind of next step or free gift at the end of their chapter to give you that opportunity to learn more.

https://christicossette.com/
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EPISODE 372 - Brigitte Franzen - Have Pigs Will Travel, Farming and Agriculture in the US from a German Perspective - Memoirs of a young, female immigrant turned hog farmer

“Have Pigs, Will Travel” is based on a true story. It is the unlikely tale (some may say preposterous story) of a young German woman who moved to the United States in 1980 by herself, made friends and established a successful livestock farm, against all odds. I hope this book will appeal to women who have overcome great obstacles to establish their careers, as well as young women who might find encouragement to follow their dreams. But most of all, it may appeal to anyone who is ready to enjoy some wild story telling.

https://www.brigittefranzen.com/
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Episode 371 - Gina DeMillo Wagner - Forces of Nature - A Memoir of Family, Loss and Finding Home

Gina DeMillo Wagner is an award-winning journalist and author. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Memoir Magazine, Modern Loss, Self, Outside, CRAFT Literary, and other publications. She is a winner of the CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award, and her memoir was longlisted for the 2022 SFWP Literary prize. Gina has a master’s degree in journalism and is cofounder of Watershed creative writing and art workshops. She lives and works near Boulder, Colorado.

Gina DeMillo Wagner’s brother Alan had a rare genetic disorder that caused him to veer from loving to violent. When Alan died suddenly, Gina was pulled away from the safety of her adult life and thrust back into a family she has been estranged from for nearly ten years. FORCES OF NATURE follows this rewinding of the past, Gina’s caregiving journey and reckoning with complicated grief, plus Alan’s Christmas-themed funeral, and an investigation into his cause of death. It’s a personal story that asks universal questions: How much of ourselves should we sacrifice to those we love? And, what forces shape our sense of family and home?

Website: https://ginadwagner.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginadwagner

Free Newsletter: https://ginadwagner.substack.com/

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Episode 370 - Mandi Dickey - From Care Giving to In Need of Care - How a Tramatic Brain Injury Refocuses Your Life

Imagine, being in the operating room during brain surgery, being at the top of your career helping others with brain wellness only to be invloved in a car accident that turns a care giver into a recpient of needing care.  Imagine hearing your own presentations, reading your own words and everything sounds like a foreign language - nothing makes sense and the knowlege that you have built up over years of education and service in the medial field is wiped from your memory and vocabulary.  Dark days indeed.  How do you come back from the edge of despair?  Mandi joins us to talk about her upcoming book - Welcome Back, we are glad you are here for this great conversation - please share this with anyone that has suffered a traumatic brain injury or those that care for someone that has!

MY MISSION

I educate healthcare workers and the general public about neurological conditions and how to experience life more fully if you experience neurological difficulties

MY EXPERIENCE

I have helped countless patients in my role as Nurse Practitioner in Neurology over the last 11+ years. I am certified in neuroscience care, have given lectures at local and state conferences, and am passionate about helping others live their best lives. 

Even more, I have experienced healthcare from the patient's perspective, having migraines since my teens, and currently still recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I live life on both sides of the stethoscope.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Grab a copy of my book (link below) to help yourself or someone you know who suffers from migraines.

Need a podcast guest or presentation? I can speak about tips for reduction of migraines or decreasing stroke risk, as well as what it's like to be a provider receiving TBI care, the recovery process or the pitfalls in the health system that I've identified, and the importance of a strong support system to help you get through some of the toughest diagnoses.

https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/

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