Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of Hope

Did you know that there is a national nonprofit organization that provides year-round activities for children who have medical challenges as well as their families?  Meet my guest Oyauma Garrison, the passionate and tireless president and CEO of the nonprofit A Kid Again.  He leads thousands of groups and volunteers who support and provide fun and interesting adventures for children who are ill and their families. Oyauma and his family went through a very difficult time when his teenage daughter one day collapsed and almost died.  He eventually changed careers and enthusiastically assists other children and families during the times that they need the most support.

Website: akidagain.org

What do a pilot’s wife, author, die-hard Jesus rap junkie, and recovering perfectionist all have in common?  Meet my guest Peyton Garland, a young lady who unabashedly shares her inspiring faith journey through the depression, anxiety, and loneliness associated with OCD – obsessive-compulsive disorder.  We discuss her book Not So By Myself – A Safe Space Where God Doesn’t Fix the Loneliness But Sits With You Instead and God’s goodness and grace in her life.

Website: peytongarland.me

Book: Not So By Myself – A Safe Space Where God Doesn’t Fix the Loneliness But Sits With You Instead

Do you seek financial freedom through personal finance education and financial planning?  Meet my guest Victoria “Vicky” Lowell.  She has years of expertise as a financial educator, coach, and advocate.  She particularly works with women to empower them to move away from financial apathy toward financial success.  She is the author of the bestselling book Empower Your Worth: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Self-Worth and Net Worth.

Website: empoweredworth.com

Book: Empower Your Worth: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Self-Worth and Net Worth

Social Media: 

https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaLowellEW/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0iLBTbRg2RC-nqiMmfSRw

https://www.instagram.com/empoweredworth/

Do you feel stuck in your life? Dr. Johnny Parker, a highly sought-after author, executive coach and speaker, thrives on helping you to build a healthy and fulfilling personal life and strong business relationships.   He will empower and motivate you to write the story of your life that you were born to live, rather than allow someone else to design your life for you or remain stuck in what your life is now. His book Turn the Page provides necessary insight and guidance as you seek to understand your true life’s story and accomplish your goals of personal and professional success.  

Website: https://johnnyparker.com

Book: Turn the Page – Unlocking the Story Within You

Peggy Bodde likes to say that her desire is to inspire you with what she has learned the hard way so that you can learn the easy way.  She shares her story of a traumatic childhood, growing up in a dysfunctional home and then living in 4 other homes, searching for safety and love.  After spending years in the corporate world, she has a passion and gift for mentoring Christian women in navigating the business world and started a foundation named Sacred Work to do just that.

Website: www.peggybodde.com

Social Media: www.linkedin.com/in/peggybodde/

Successful businesswoman Melody Watts shares her journey of self-discovery and healing following various tragedies, including her mother’s death and her own illness and financial struggles.  She became involved with essential oils, in both using them and selling them, and established an extremely successful home-based, networking business.  She shares her knowledge and expertise by helping thousands of business owners achieve financial freedom.

Website: www.melodywatts.net

Tricia Roos shares her profound love story of a mother and child and a mother’s unwavering faith that all lives have a God-given purpose.  She dreamed of having a healthy baby girl, but her baby Annabelle was diagnosed early in the womb with a terminal genetic condition.  A specialist recommended that Tricia abort the fetus, but she chose not to. Tricia shares how her wishes changed and she found hope and love during a time of tragedy.  Her book When Wishes Change has had a tremendous impact on the lives of many.  She has become a speaker and consultant through her faith journey.

Website: www.triciaroos.com

Book: When Wishes Change 

Lauren Nelson’s mantra is “Let God’s love be greater than your fears.” A mother of two and wife of a pastor, she shares her triumphant story of overcoming years of childhood trauma that had brought fear into her life.   She also shares how her life changed when her 7-year-old daughter asked her a profound question about whether God thought boys were more important than girls, as all they learned about in church was about boys.  That led Lauren to write a children’s book titled Sheroes of the Bible, telling the stories about women whom God used in many ways because of their faith.  These stories impact girls of all ages as they learn that God can use them to demonstrate His power and love.

Website: www.laurenlnelson.com

Book: Sheroes of the Bible

My guest is Jennifer Berk Weisman, a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur, now author, who shares her heartfelt story of persevering through very difficult physical, emotional, and mental challenges after she was hit by a speeding car as she was crossing in a crosswalk.  Jennifer inspires you with her journey to recovery and how she has been able to successfully manage her growing business as well as her family life while having to overcome the added challenges of PTSD.  Her book titled Sink or Swimwear – My Crazy Days as an Entrepreneur, Surviving Life, PTSD and a Cutthroat Industry will have you cheering for her on every page!

Website: https://jenniferberkweisman.com/

Meet Bob Wheeler, an accountant who got involved with comedy and is known for being both a standup comic and a financial motivator.  He encourages you to enjoy life – to laugh and to travel - and to make sure you have a healthy relationship with your money.  He is the author of the book The Money Nerve: Navigating the Emotions of Money.  Do you want to know why you do what you do with your money?  Do you want to avoid money shame?  Emotions trigger financial decisions and Bob wants to help you gain insights & better understand this.  As Bob likes to say: “With The Money Nerve concept of proactive intentions, followed by thoughtful actions, you can build a life of abundance. Walk toward the future with confidence and clarity.”

Website: https://themoneynerve.com