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By THE AMPLIFIED LIFE
The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
We get a small insight into the life of Michelle Barrientes Vela as she speaks about her family, career, and faith. We see another side of the former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable, Now, as a judge must decide her fate after being found guilty of two counts of tampering with evidence, we listen to the personal side of Ms. Vela, as she reveals insights into becoming an officer, being a mother while in the public eye, and what keeps her looking forward and moving ahead.
Listen in as Ms. Nuno talks about being a former FBI abducted child, making national news while being arrested for protesting during the Trump Administration, the loss of custody of her child, the experiences that have opened her eyes to an unfair system of corruption and power, and how it all grew into her motivation to jump into politics. (The sound is low for the first couple of minutes, so hang in there as we hand her a mic because her story is so unique.)
Listen as Mr. Antonio Berry Sr. walks us through his incarceration in the 1990's. The circumstances that led to being wrongfully sentenced to a Life in prison without parole. A fascinating story of one mans journey into the prison system, how he never gave up on the hope of getting out, and what led to his ultimate release. It's a story that will have you reflecting on the question of whether you could maintain a hopeful spirit, while looking through the eyes of life in prison. A must listen!
Enjoy this exclusive video as Patty Gibbons shares with us her thoughts on Mental Wellness. Cheers!
-Sandragrace
Local San Antonio writer, Elizabeth Maldonado, introduces her book titled, Hope Drives, as it makes #1 on the International best sellers list on Amazon. Listen in as Sandragrace and Ms. Maldonado, who both grew up as neighbors on Hope street which was the inspiration behind the books title, as they discuss the subject of Mental Health.
If you would like to purchase Ms. Maldonado book, Hope Drives, the link is just below.
https://www.amazon.com/.../dp/1637920490/ref=mp_s_a_1_1...
Listen in as San Antonio City Councilman John Courage reveals watching how Mental Wellness effected the potential his mother surly had, and what he does to alleviate the pressures of trying to please all his constituents. A man inspired by John F. Kennedy, Councilman John Courage speaks about the feeling of belonging, and the importance about feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Sandragrace speaks with Lovinah Igbani, a remarkable woman who went from selling Dope and doing time, to deepening her relationship with God, expanding her knowledge and education, and moving her ambitions towards helping those in the prison system. She's not a dope dealer, but a HOPE dealer now. Listen to her story as she begins to embark on her new goal, for acquiring her masters degree in Social Work. She is a story of triumph, and hard proof that it's never too late, to turn everything around.
Listen in, as Sandragrace and the Amplified Life speak with Texas House Member Representative, Leo Pacheco, District 118. Here, Representative Pacheco reveals his personal sense of Mental Wellness, a look into his humble beginnings and upbringing, and a sneak peak into what's happening behind the scenes at the Legislative sessions. A surprising revelation that is sure to speak to his grass roots community and the people of his District, as the Political scene in Texas Amps up, the lines and the calls to action are becoming as critical and as pivotal, as the civil rights movements of the late 1960's.
Representative Leo Pacheco is a lifelong resident of San Antonio’s Southside. His family's roots date back to the Missions and Canary Island settlers. He married his wonderful wife Melva 40 years ago! They’ve been blessed with two sons and two grandsons.
Our show is committed to inform our community of recent significant events, topics of mental health, and public policy. We are also committed to engage and empower those who witness injustices to be proactive; that you can make a difference. Sandragrace interviews public figures, politicians, and everyday people, and reveals that when you look behind the curtain and listen to the inner dialogues that we all have with ourselves, you'll see just how similar we all are, and that real success is not a destination, but a process, and that true failure, only comes from the decisions to stop trying.
Sandragrace Martinez, Licensed Professional Counselor, in the first installment of her Mental Wellness Series, interviews Ms. Shanice Newton. Listen while each guest reveals some of their own personal and private details, expressing some of the highs and lows they've encountered in their lives. Sandragrace interviews public figures, politicians, and your average everyday person, doing exceptional things with their lives. No one journeys through this world to reach success, without being tested and overcoming some of the deepest and hardest life's experiences towards personal growth, and good mental wellness. The triumph of the spirit is on the other side of these short, but touching interviews. What they endured, how they endured, how they are changed, and why they wouldn't have it any other way. Listen and learn how the daily nurture with Mental Wellness can help you or someone you love and connect with deeply....as we may not have it all together, but together, we cab have it all.
The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.