#StopDevaluation Podcast

Taking a break manuscript: After three seasons of the #StopDevauation Podcast I have decided to take a break and allow time to build a larger repertoire of interviews with value-generating leaders who are making a difference in their world.

There are 140 episodes for many to go back and re-listen because they carry such depth from individuals who have overcome horrific experiences of prejudice, devaluation, and dehumanization as well as established leaders who use their platforms for the good of humanity. Actually, the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry audio book is found in previous episodes. The whole audio book!

I’m not going anywhere and the #StopDevaluation movement continues to grow with greater impact. You can find hundreds of videos on the YouTube channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and check out the website at StopDevaluation.com to download free eBooks.

I want to thank all of you who have been faithful listeners, I would love to hear from you at [email protected]

Continue to be a part of this movement of courageous voices who will continue to build bridges across the cultural divides through validation. Many who have experienced injustice and devaluation are looking for YOU, who are willing to be an instrument of justice using their power, their voice, their platforms for the good of others. Thank you for demonstrating love, honor, and validation to all that you meet.

Andrea Hinson shares the identity battle she faced living with prejudice from two very different worlds. She learned to show up differently trying to fit in until an educator saw and affirmed her potential.  This powerful story is filled with so many poignant stories of the those treated as insignificant, bringing them into a validating community.

Gang raped at eight years old and years of blocked memories left Joy Renee Arnold angry, depressed, and suicidal. This along with 20 years of 15 pills a day, being institutionalized, and living in self-hatred screams a destroyed life; but Joy shares how she got to the other side and how her life is one of loving people authentically and genuinely. Powerful and poignant story!

As Karley shares her story she says, "You have to come to peace with your broken pieces." The majority of Karley's childhood was filled with the broken pieces of abandonment, neglect, and abuse.  How could she come to peace and wholeness?

Emotional manipulation along with verbal and  physical abuse has the power to scar the soul and render one powerless. The crippling fear to reach out for help silences the voice as confidence is lost in the sea of shame. Ahelya Vargas' moving story will touch your heart and reveal the power that unconditional love and safety carries the ability to rescue the broken.  

Ahelya Vargas has written a beautiful book entitled, "Restoring The Waters."

Denise DeCou shares her story of growing up multiracial and multicultural. This presented her with unique challenges, which she calls a “bag of burdens.” She also learned many life lessons positioning her to be a voice championing diversity, equality, and inclusion.

It is so easy to judge a person’s actions when you are unaware of their suffering. Donna Scott shares the hidden pain of sexual, physical, and verbal abuse from the age of two through fifteen-years old. These and other events immersed her into the lies of shame and a self-destructive lifestyle. Hear how the hidden things were brought to the light and how a  healing journey began for this woman who has become a powerful generator of hope.

Niquio Benjo Valcobero shares his childhood hurts, disappointments, and fears but also the power of the one who saw his worth and his potential. This mentor placed a demand on the amazing gift he held and Niquio is now impacting and mentoring people globally.

Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist.  Dr. Sam earned his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Southern California and inspires his patients to live healthier and fulfilled lives. To date, he’s had the distinction of being recognized as a five-year honoree of the Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Award — a recognition granted to only 1% of the 900,000 active physicians in America. He’s also been awarded the position of "Top 1%” of professionals in his line of work in the USA and was named “Ultimate Cardiologist” by the state assembly of California.  While in the office Dr. Sam is known for healing and rehabilitating those with serious heart conditions, his reputation outside the office has become that of mending the soul.  Traveling to nations he provides medical care to the indigent, food and shelter to orphans, and cares for the brokenhearted. Thousands of lives have been touched both physically and spiritually through his life.

What story line are you going to be a part of? Will Ford’s powerful and poignant life story will astound you. Will  has traveled  the nation for twenty years  with a  kettle pot owned by his ancestors. This treasure was passed down to him along with the horror stories of slavery and his family’s suffering at the hands of their slave owners. Yet, this amazing man focuses on racial reconciliation and challenges all of humanity to bring  healing to  the divides for the sake of future generations. Get out the tissues, this is a story you must hear!