Stories that Empower

Deborah talks about how gratitude, a feeling of belonging and writing gave her a sense of purpose and brought her out of depression. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - we can be in control of our mindsets - there's no such thing as a small thing - intentionally looking for the positive - gratitude should be internally-focused - if we want to be happy, be grateful - life is a process - start from where we are - acknowledge ourselves on progress we make - we are part of the fabric of life https://nosmallthing.net tags: Deborah, Hawkins, mindful, meditations, writer, author, workshop, designer, facilitator, The, Best, of, No, Small, Thing, Practice, Gratitude, Transform, Your, Life, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Hi friends, my special guest, Jean Walters, is back! We recorded another episode from our "Unlocking Your Brilliance" series. Today, she talks about the brilliance that's within each of us. You've got to check out her latest book "Deep Truth: Wisdom of the Masters – Reality and Illusion". https://spiritualtransformation.com https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Walters/e/B00MGBVDJS tags: Jean, Walters, personal, growth, consultant, teacher, author, lecturer, Spiritual, Transformation, Unlocking, Your, Brilliance, stories, story, that, empower, where, soul, lives, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Fredrik talks about the growing pains of building a successful, international internship organization. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - an overnight success takes 10 years - incorporate new habits and mindset - strive to live below our means - keep it going - writing down our dreams grounds us and keeps us focused - read books and implement actions learned from reading - have a burning belief in your vision - try to gain perspective from others https://absoluteinternship.com https://www.ted.com/talks/fredrik_van_huynh_the_future_is_remote_work https://www.youtube.com/@freddievanhuynh tags: Fredrik, van, Huynh, Co-Founder, Absolute, Internship, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Having received help for his clinical depression, Josh is on a compassionate journey to create more openings for people to talk about mental health. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - approach everyone with curiosity and compassion - keep the lines of connection open - share what's difficult for us - asking for help is not weakness, but rather strength - strive not to "other" people - break down barriers - speak with someone we trust - the road to recovery and healing can start with acceptance - it's ok to be not ok https://www.joshcutler.net tags: writer, therapist, advocate, mental, health, professional, psychotherapist, clinical, social, worker, The, Day, Hospital, memoir, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Aurea shares a story of love, loss and war. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - with faith and hope, the future will be better - be resilient - be ready to adjust - tell those you care about that you love them each and every day https://aureafranklin.com tags: Aurea, Franklin, writer, author, Silent, Freedom, Indivisible, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Joshua started to tap into the wisdom within his dreams. He realized how much they taught him about himself and his beliefs. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss. Joshua shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - fully love yourself - be honest with where you are - ask yourself what you believe and why - sit with your emotions - find meaning in your life - your interpretation of dreams is important - understand what love truly is - strive to be of service - be kind to yourself - dreams can help us understand who we truly are https://www.griefdreams.ca tags: Dr, Joshua, Black, grief, researcher, speaker, consultant, host, Grief, Dreams, Podcast, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Tracy noticed that she sacrificed her values to make everyone happy and put herself last. So, she let go of that and chose to please her soul instead. Tracy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - sometimes, a tragedy/loss can turn out to become the best thing for us - we need to fill ourselves up first - we can be an inspiration to others - when we live in our heads, we close our hearts - don't wait, live your life - our intentions are good https://www.tracysecombe.com.au tags: Tracy, Secombe, writer, author, coach, From, People, Pleaser, to, Soul, Pleaser, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

I had a lovely time speaking with Kelly. She is a powerhouse of energy, resilience and determination. Kelly teaches others about the value and benefits of diversity. Here are some of the nuggets of life wisdom that she shared with me: - the value and benefits of diversity - find your strengths, which can lead to your purpose - say yes to the things that scare the heck out of you - just leap and know that you will land - prepare for what you intend to do study others - take a calculated risk - be adaptable, agile and be ready to pivot - ask for help https://www.mcdonaldmarketing.com tags: Kelly, McDonald, Marketing, diversity, equity, inclusion, leadership, marketing, sales, bestselling, author, professional, speaker, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Tori, a congenital heart defect survivor, talks about how writing can help, when you're going through adversity. She helps others to use their victory stories to keep up the fight and empowers them, so they're not defined by their adversities. Tori shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - know ourselves really well - find the core of who we are - spend time in nature - be in the quiet - turn to those you trust - ask for help - acknowledge who we are - the importance of writing down our stories - look for opportunities to bless others Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torijoygeiger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torijoygeiger Join the TJG Victory Tribe Private Facebook Group: https://www.torijoygeiger.com/victorious Website: https://www.torijoygeiger.com/ tags: Tori, Joy, Geiger, writer, author, blogger, entrepreneur, congenital, heart, defect, survivor, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Kelley, a cancer survivor, didn't define herself as someone impacted by cancer. Instead, she chose to find gratitude for life's miracles, spending time in nature and having a sense of daily purpose. Kelley shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - stories can be powerful motivators for others - do research and get knowledge - consider getting a second opinion - look for those miracles in our daily lives - speak up for ourselves - trust our instincts - express gratitude in nature https://www.awaybacktohealth.com tags: Kelley, Murray, Skoloda, writer, author, founder, CEO, KS, Consulting, Capital, cancer, survivor, A, Way, Back, to, Health, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com