Overcomers Overcoming

Lisa Lynch's journey to recovery began after she was in a boating accident and suffered a spinal cord and pelvis injury that left her dependent on a wheelchair. She soon learned that sand and wheels don't mix well. She also learned that she didn't think she could enjoy the beach life any longer. Her 13-year (as of this writing) healing journey took her on many different paths. She discovered solutions to enjoy life again and get back to the water. Lisa's Beach Highways was formed in 2019 to offer accessibility/inclusion to those who love the salt life! She is an advocate and her vision is to get the entire state of Florida accessible within the next 10 years!! The sky is the limit!! Please follow her and watch her FLY!!!!! You can learn more about Lisa at https://www.youtube.com/@lisalynch2858/about?app=desktop.

Paul Granger describes his emotions and learning from his life experiences of enduring a stillborn childbirth and job termination from a toxic ministry experience. He and his wife prayed fervently for God to restore or create a heartbeat for their child in the womb of his wife. They prayed for and "claimed" that God could and would make a heartbeat. That did not happen. So, did God not hear or not care about their prayer? This resulted in a time of deep introspection from which they gained insights into God and oneness with Him. Following that experience, he experienced a job termination from a toxic ministry environment. Again, he and his wife are left with a "what now?" experience. Through these two life traumas, God impressed on Paul and his wife a renewal of their spirits and relationship with the God who created them and whose thoughts and ways are above ours. Through these two life experiences, Paul ministers to those experiencing similar hurting experiences. You can learn more about Paul at instagram.com/wheredidyouseeGod, https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-granger-804, and https://www.facebook.com/ptgranger.

Jordan Wilson is a modern-day prodigal son. He was raised in a Christian family with wholesome values. He felt somewhat protected and isolated from the world at an earlier age. Accordingly, he thought he needed to experience the world by engaging in different life events. That included drugs and alcohol. Through his mother's prayers and fasting and his revitalized life in Jesus Christ, he developed a tenacious attitude to reverse his addiction and live his life for Christ. That transformation began on March 27, 2016 (his dad's birthday). He chronicles his past life and his transformation into his new life in Christ in his book Jesus > Drugs: The Only War Won By Surrender. This inspiring true story takes the reader on a journey through drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and freedom. The author shares a gripping first-hand account of drug use and his relationship with Jesus Christ, who set him free from it all. This true story is a must-read for anyone needing hope amid chaos. Jesus saves even the addicted sinner, and this book demonstrates God's abundant love, grace, and goodness. Jordan is a dynamic keynote speaker who takes his audience on a journey through drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and freedom. He shares first-hand accounts of drug use and his relationship with Jesus Christ, who set him free from it all. As a speaker at your event, Jordan will encourage those who need hope amid chaos while sharing the gospel. He shows that Jesus saves even the addicted sinner and offers a glimpse of God's abundant love and grace. You can learn more about Jordan at https://jesusisgreaterthan.org/.

Donene Taylor is a Professional Author and Speaker who delivers energizing, fun, inspirational, and motivational presentations to many different organizations and teams. She joined the Women's Professional Rodeo Association in 1998 and became a Women's Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Tie-Down Calf Roper in 2016. Donene is also a 4-time WPRA Mountain States Circuit Champion Tie-Down Calf Roper. At 14, she dreamed of becoming a World Champion Tie-down Calf Roper in the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. She had many ups and downs. She stalled at times, but she never stopped. But she never became a World Champion, not in her 20s, 30s, or even her 40s. Though she kept on going, sometimes she made progress quickly, and sometimes she made progress slowly. She never reached her goal until one day when she was 52 years old. At 52 years old, she finally got what she wanted. She became a World Champion Tie Down Calf Roper. She continues to live "Happily Ever After" with her family in Wyoming. Developing mental toughness allows us to run down our dreams and ride out the highs and lows we experience. Donene is a certified mental performance coach. She coaches athletes with tried and true, proven strategies that help them close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. She empowers athletes to reach their full potential as they run down their Bold Goals to become the best version of themselves. You can learn more about Donene through her book, The Heart of a Champion, and at https://donenetaylor.com/.

Scott and Randy Baker met when they were 16 and married in 1997. Through their marriage journey, they are learning to adapt to each other as they each learn to adapt to and be aware of their childhood culture. Scott is reserved, while Randy is outgoing by personality type. Randy reminisces about her childhood experiences and her response to her encounters. As frequently happens, our past and its adverse consequences become a part of our subconscious behavior. Those subconscious thoughts can dominate our current thinking. We carry those thoughts into our marriage and other relationships until we introspectively assess our lives. Scott and Randy describe some of those unconscious thoughts and how they have impacted their current thinking. They have each made conscious choices to be a "chain breaker" of those behaviors they will not carry forward. For Randy, her dad, who is no longer living, had and still has a significant impact on her life. As she recalls his favorable legacy, some of his life's less-than-favorable aspects can be activated, which impacts their current behaviors. One of the most significant takeaways of this podcast is the impact men and dads have on other's lives.

Alan Lazaros is a business coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker specializing in helping businesses maximize their growth, impact, and profitability online. He believes in a heart-driven approach to inspiring, motivating, and educating others on what is required to reach the next level. When he was two years old, his father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, he questioned everything he was doing in life. It was a moment of comprehensive introspection to determine his worth and direction. He asked who he was and the choices he was making and had made. He was at an all-time low. Filled with regret, he searched for answers and found two of the brightest lights he had ever seen. The first bright light was a book by Bronnie Ware entitled, "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying," and the second was a Ted Talk by Tony Robbins. These resources helped him find his way and guided him to go ALL IN on self-improvement to design a life of meaning and purpose. On this self-improvement journey, he has learned to believe in a heart-driven approach to inspiring, motivating, and educating others on what is required to reach the Next Level. Today, he proudly says his mission is to help others create a life of success and fulfillment. He learned the hard way how empty success without fulfillment is and how to limit fulfillment without success as well. You can learn more about Alan at https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/.

Iryna Ishchenko was born in Kazakhstan and then moved to Ukraine with her family when she was one year old. She knows how it is to grieve your parents when they are still alive, but they are no longer your parents because of bodily function deterioration. They are not the ones you have known and loved for your entire life. She knows what it's like to fear your own emotions because you have always thought it was wrong and unacceptable to have such strong negative feelings about your parents. She exhausted herself and carried enormous guilt for not being fully present in the lives of her young child and her spouse. Her plans and her professional aspirations were put on hold indefinitely. She knows how it feels to receive unsolicited advice from relatives and well-meaning strangers who tell her she is doing everything wrong. Surprisingly, they didn't try to do it right themselves. She knows it all because she's experienced this in her life. And while she was there, she desperately wished someone would help her survive that madness. Having learned from her past, she intends to help others in a similar situation. You can learn more about Iryna Ishchenko at https://irynaishchenko.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/irynaishchenko/.

Brittney Phillips is a certified life coach, certified stepparent coach, and founder of Blending Bravely, a coaching and education company specializing in empowering women of faith in blended families. With a heartfelt commitment to helping moms in blended families find peace, strengthen their sanity, and deepen their faith, Brittney offers a transformative approach that fosters strong connections within stepfamilies. Drawing from her own experience as a former educator and blending her own family, Brittney brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women of faith in blended families. Through her tailored online courses and personalized 1:1 coaching, she guides and supports her clients to gain confidence, clarity, and resilience. These women are empowered to positively impact their blended family dynamic and all aspects of their lives by strengthening themselves. Brittney's ultimate goal is to help 1,000 blended families stay together and thrive, joining the 30% of blended family couples with successful, long-lasting marriages. Her unique approach, her journey, and unwavering faith position her as a valuable resource for women of faith navigating the complex challenges of blending families. You can learn more about Brittney at www.blendingbravely.com, https://www.amazon.com/arya/webplayer?ref_=adbl_podcast_cloudplayer_dt&asin=B0CSWM55J4&useRelativeUrl=true&amazonAsin=B0CSWLM37N&marketplaceId=AF2M0KC94RCEA&initialCPLaunch=true, and https://thestepfamilysummit.com/brittney-phillips-2023/.

Pat Wetzel is an award-winning author who has learned perseverance to get beyond the bumps she is experiencing in life. From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (Pat is a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell), from world travels to travel within, Pat has led an extraordinary life. In her book, she tells the stories of other great people, how they have navigated their bumps in the road, and the wisdom they've gained along the way. What's your bump? Business, personal, sports? One of Pat's "bumps" was learning to fly. She loved flying high-tech, single-seat, aerodynamic airplanes with no engine. She belonged to a club that owned its airport. The pilots would drink beer and tell stories about their flights. Stories of accomplishment and sometimes fear. Those stories flew with each of us. And those stories sometimes saved our lives. From that, she saw how the power of sharing stories touches, teaches, and guides us. And now, Pat is telling stories on her podcast and in her books under the Bump In The Road brand. Pat's story includes accomplishment, disability, disappointment, and divorce. It has achievement, spirituality, and, eventually, some wisdom. Add in six years of cancer and a global quest to find her soul that wasn't "out there," but rather it was "in here." Pat chronicles 15 Stories of Courage, Hope, and Resilience in her book. With over four years of podcast guests, their stories are part of her repertoire in a never-ending search for a better understanding of the bumps we face in this road trip called life. You can learn more about Pat Wetzel at https://bumpintheroad.us/about-3/; you can find her book, "Bump In The Road: 15 Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience," at https://www.amazon.com/Bump-Road-Stories-Courage-Resilience/dp/B0CHL7K2F4, you can listen to her "Bump in the Road" podcast at https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/bump-in-the-road-pat-wetzel-2Cw_ZS1vNzM/#_=_.

Janice Angela Burt is an international, inspirational keynote speaker. Her mission is to encourage, provide insight, and uplift others while continuing to work on her personal growth. She was awarded the Catalyst of Courage award by The Los Angeles Tribune and was listed as a Global Woman to Watch in the Washington DC Chronicle. Being raised in Mexico City, as well as being bilingual gives her a multi-dimensional appeal. She speaks on:

· Breaking Up is Hard to Do — 5 Habits to Leave Behind to Experience Success without Stress & Burnout

· Walking through One Fear Per Year — 7 Life Lessons Learned

· Personal Growth = Professional Excellence — Leadership from the Inside Out

· Be Brave! Building your Courage Muscle to Increase Productivity, Profits, and Peace in the Workplace

She LOVES to bring these messages of hope to audiences, companies, and organizations worldwide. She encourages others to love themselves deeply, experience mental shifts, and do the work of personal development to create a life of fulfillment, joy, and purpose. She does this through storytelling, valuable content & heartfelt connection. To book Janice, contact her at [email protected]. You can learn more about Janice at https://www.instagram.com/spanish_janice/ and https://www.facebook.com/Spanishjanice1/.