Maxwell Ivey is a man that is totally blind that went from being a carnival owner to a respected equipment broker. Max has taken his experiences and has transitioned to a self-help author, motivational speaker, publicist, traveler and sinder.  He is also the host of the “What’s Your Excuse?” podcast.

Max operates under and teaches three core principles.

Thank you Maxwell for taking the time stop by and share your experiences and encouraging us all to step forward into our greatness!

Maxwell connects creative entrepreneurs such as authors, speakers and coaches who want to share their stories. Authors, speakers, coaches and aspiring podcast guests would definitely benefit by connecting with Max.

You can read more about Max , connect with him and check out his new book and podcast on his website.

Joe is a US Army Veteran who served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  Now he helps local Veterans find work and working to combat PTSD.  He “just happens to haul junk” and has been doing this work for 3 years. He is indeed transforming people’s lives in his community.

Joe is a JDog Franchise owner and he & his crew serve the Southern Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. They approach clients with a heart to serve while improving the lives of their customers.

Please take a listen as we explore how Joe came to join the Army and step into franchise ownership. I am grateful for his leadership in his community and I am so happy he took the time to share his story with us!

When serving clients and families of people that hoard, they approach those situations with a kind heart and effective solutions to assist effectively.

You can connect with Joe on his website and be sure to follow his work on social media as well.  

Hoarding is a public health crisis that impacts everyone. 

On this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on this & the things we need to be considering!

#AKOPTH

#YLITH 

Ann Zanon is a Certified Professional Organizer located in Houston, Texas. Ann has been helping people get organized for nearly 10 years. Through her company, A2Z Organizing Services, LLC, she offers full-service organizing assistance ranging from office productivity to full-on hoarding services.

Her non-judgmental, genuine and caring demeanor puts clients at ease as she helps them sort through their physical and mental clutter.

Ann understands the need to assist both the person that hoards and the people impacted by the person that hoards.  The peripheral people often see the actual problem, while the person that hoards often is unable to see the depth of the issue.

In an effort to assist ALL the people impacted in a hoarding situation, she has created The Houston Hoarding Task Force and Network.

Please come and take a listen to our heartwarming conversation as Ann shares her journey and how she helps people overcome this daunting issue.

You can connect with Ann through her website. Be sure to check out her blog and the services she provides for folks.

Annette is a retired Army Veteran, Mom & Military Spouse. She is a fellow #LadyVeteran who is making an impact on the stigma surrounding mental health issues. 

Annette is the founder of A Wild Ride Called Life and she is the host of The Truths We Hide Podcast. I am so honored that Annette took the time to stop by and share her story of resilience and overcoming obstacles so that we can help others!

Come and take a listen as we talk about the battles we face with our "stuff" and how that impacts us and the people we love. Learn more about how wonderful it feels to donate to causes we believe in.  

You can can connect with Annette via email and follow along with all the great things she is doing by checking out her website. 

Lee Chambers shares his story of overcoming obstacles including overcoming mental health challenges in college and a few years later he had to regain the ability to walk.

Lee talks about his experience through the lens of Environmental Psychology. The way we interact with our surroundings has a definite impact on our thoughts, feelings and ultimately our behaviours.

We discuss some of the reasons for being emotionally attached to our possessions as well as insights on how we can become more self aware.

Lee shares with us about his upcoming book, How To Conquer Anything, which is scheduled to be released in November 2020.

He is a Wellbeing Consultant and founder Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, where he focuses on helping businesses & people improve performance and productivity through increasing employee wellbeing. He provides workshops and consulting on this issue.

Please take a listen to his story and know that you can overcome difficult obstacles as well. I thank Lee for taking the time to share his story with us!

You can reach Lee on his website, so be sure to check out what he is doing to make the world a better place.

U.S. Army Combat Veteran and Author, James McNeil shares his story of overcoming obstacles, including surviving two suicide attempts.

He shares with us about his recent book, Finding Your Personal Mission: Transforming Your Mind to Overcome Suicidal Thoughts and you can purchase the book here.

I am honored that James took the time to chat with me on the podcast and talk about how we can can shift our mindset and focus on how we can help others.

Please take a listen to his story and know that the obstacles we face can be overcome and we can move forward beyond the moments of struggle.

You can connect with James here and please remember that we all have the courage to rise up despite the adversity we face. 

Richard is an Army veteran that has struggled much and overcome a lot in his lifetime!

Listen in as we talk about military service, mentors who have helped and the experience of dealing with a hoarded home as a kid and escaping homelessness.

Richard is known as #TheComeBackCoach and is all about helping people overcome drug or alcohol addiction, raising awareness about suicide and helping people tell their own comeback story.

Remember, we don't have to face our challenges alone!

You can connect with him on various social media platforms!

https://www.instagram.com/therichardkaufman/

https://www.facebook.com/KAUFDADDY

https://twitter.com/Rickkaufman07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ByESgC7E8

Here is a link to purchase his book: A Hero’s Journey: From Darkness to Light.

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07MBV7CC3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_CcYeEbGZH2K03

Laura is the Founder of Spaulding Decon that was started in 2005 and became a franchise in 2016.  She has created a business that assists both the people that hoard & the people who care about them.    Spaulding Decon has proprietary training, a media division and you can find follow them on Youtube, Instagram & Patreon. 

Listen in as we talk about the early days and how Spaulding Decon is making a wonderful difference for people who need solutions right away when it comes to hoarding.   

Please visit Spaulding Decon on their website where you can also find more information, resources and assistance! 

Don't face this alone, connect with people who standing by; ready to help folks dealing with these hoarded situations. 

Mark Dudek is a US Army Veteran and is the founder & owner of CSD Hardscapes where he is committed to helping people create beautiful spaces to connect with their friends and family!

It is truly an honor to talk with Mark about his perspective on creating space for people to connect in the great outdoors in a lovely customized place you enjoy!

Listen in as we talk about business & making connections with the important people in our lives.  

Mark also helps people have quality drinking water with a product called Purinize. You can learn more about that here. 

You can reach Mark at CSD Hardscapes where he can help you create your personal Stay-Cation Destination!