Stories that Empower

Once the pandemic hit, John pivoted by teaching magic to kids all around the world virtually. Kids learn about confidence, self-respect and creativity. John strives to create better kids and better people. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - figure out your goal and mission - remember and think of the skills you have - figure out how to reach your goals - just do it https://schoolofastonishment.com https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofAstonishment tags: John, Abrams, School, of, Astonishment, magic, academy, enrichment, program, after, school, summer, camps, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

After Laurie addressed her childhood trauma, she healed her past and got back to a more joyful place. She realized that she has the power to create the life that she wants. Laurie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - change takes time - what are we supposed to learn from the experience? - empathy and compassion for the human spirit - the soul knows - we must be willing to let go of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us - be willing to let go of the resistance - take baby steps to change https://www.laurieejames.com https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james https://www.facebook.com/Lauriejamesauthor tags: Laurie, James, writer, author, transformative, coach, Sandwiched, Memoir, of, Holding, on, and, Letting, Go, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Rachel realized that she would not be capable of providing care giving for her husband that survived a small plane crash and experienced brain injury. So, she understood her own truth, found the power within herself and gave herself permission to look at other care giving options. Rachel dedicated her book to caregivers, because they are heroes. She shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - find the power within yourself - understand your own truth - give yourself permission to look at other options - reach out to your village - accept support that is offered to you - seek those things that give you a sense of relief and release - writing is healing - sometimes, the right thing for society may not be right for you - when you're going through hell, just keep going - you CAN get through it https://rachelmichelbergauthor.com tags: Rachel, Michelberg, writer, author, Crash, How, I, Became, A, Reluctant, Caregiver, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Cycling 8,000 miles from England to India enabled William to search for and find meaning in his life. He shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - there's much more inside us than we realize - be in the present moment - happiness, satisfaction and freedom of mind come by living in the present - let the winds of chance blow you where they will - goodness lies at the heart of humankind - people can be trusted - joy and enlivening way that nature treats me - be in-tune with nature - easiest way out is through - you can say yes until life says no - things have a way of working out - there's always something you can do for yourself - allow yourself to get quiet to find clarity https://www.amazon.com/Far-Sweeter-Than-Honey-Searching/dp/1951490924 tags: William, Spencer, writer, author, Far, Sweeter, than, Honey, Searching, for, Meaning, Bicycle, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

When Randy met his 3rd wife, his dormant faith was reawakened and his life came out of the chaos. He now lives a life that's joyful and meaningful. Randy shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - we are not in command nor control - the spiritual image is there https://www.torchflamebooks.com/rv-minkler https://www.facebook.com/rv.minkler tags: RV, Randy, Minkler, writer, author, The, Redeemed, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Robin was inspired by someone she never met, American novelist, poet and children's fiction writer, Rachel Field. Rachel made Robin feel validated, grateful, fulfilled and empowered to embrace the life she had led. This journey enabled Robin to bring Rachel's light back into the world. Robin shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - embrace those joyful times in your life - love the life you choose - there are many ways to follow a path in life - be patient - live in the moment - embrace mindfulness - fully embrace the present moment - look for mentors - find inspiration in people who followed a path before you - remain open to possibilities - never stop cultivating new relationships https://www.robincliffordwood.com tags: Robin, Clifford, Wood, writer, author, poet, The, Field, House, Writer's, Life, Lost, Found, Island, Maine, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Breaking away from a previous unhealthy relationship enabled Shannon to heal, strengthen and bring hope to others. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - we can go through a hard time and come out stronger - stick to it and commit to your decision - figure out what you want out of life - get help - everything happens for a reason - talk about your experiences - find your niche - find the thing that brings you happiness - take care of yourself https://www.shannonjumpwritesbooks.com https://www.instagram.com/sjump4203 https://www.facebook.com/ShanJumpMNAuthor tags: Shannon, Jump, writer, author, storytelling, Minnesota, My, Only, Sunshine, Even, Though, It's, Breaking, Wouldn't, You, Love, to, Love, Her, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

While serving during Operation Desert Storm and being attacked by enemy forces, Steven make himself a promise to chase his dream of writing. Following the wisdom of his grandfather, who taught him to "create his own sunshine", he reinvented himself as a best selling author. Steven shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - words have power - words can connect us - create your own sunshine - we're never alone - we're all connected - we have choices - we own our thoughts, our emotions - you have one life, make it a great one - have the courage to ask for help - reclaim your life - take charge be brave - make a difference - pay it forward http://www.stevenmanchester.com tags: Steven, Manchester, writer, author, New, England, storyteller, national bestseller, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Once Mandy realized that fear of change was holding her back, she left her job and home of 20+ years to find herself. Her love of writing have enabled her to start a new life chapter as an author. Mandy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - you are worth it - tell your story - focus on yourself - put yourself first - live your life - we are stronger than we imagined - have respect for yourself - take care of you - don't give up hope on your dreams - sometimes we need to leave to find ourselves https://mandyhaynes.com tags: Mandy, Haynes, writer, author, Oliver, Walking, the, Wrong, Way, Home, Sharp, As, a, Serpent's, Tooth, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Megan helps grieving moms hold grief and joy together, because she doesn't want them to suffer. She helps others navigate grief and loss. Megan speaks authentically about the loss of her 15 month daughter, Aria. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - hold space for grief and joy together - be intentional - get outside help - learn to carry grief - there's hope for you - don't try to fix other's grief - we need to have the pain seen and feel validated in it - the pain of loss can be long and deep - we don't have a guaranteed tomorrow - learn to choose gratitude - don't put it off for tomorrow - have compassion for yourself - sit with where you are - get curious about your thoughts and emotions without judgement https://www.meganhillukka.com tags: Megan, Hillukka, grief, grieving, mom, mother, podcast, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com