The Hope Station

A great conversation with two people who have totally different backgrounds and nothing that you could see in common. Until you listen and discover that J Haleem and I both grew up in New Jersey, struggled with challenges in our lives, and want to see, others transform their lives for the better.

J Haleem went from working for $8 an hour at the Hampton Inn to earning six figures as a commercial photographer in just a few years. He wasn't able to accomplish all this while being a convicted felon. While working for $8 an hour, he developed his mantra # I Won't Starve, which was the catalyst for him to leave his job after only one year.

Over his career, he's been able to work with international brands like Nike, Save the Children Foundation, NFL, Amtrak, and the WNBA.

Since then, he has been pardoned, and now J. Haleem has a different title, best-selling author and motivational speaker.

J Haleem uses the hashtag # I Won't Starve message to encourage and motivate students, entrepreneurs, and career-oriented individuals. His goal is to inspire you to build a platform to ensure that #You Won't Starve.

Contact Information:

Phone: 725-274-0239

[email protected]

www.iwontstarve.com

Social Media: @iamjhaleem

Are you ready for your own transformational story? Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

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Heather Wanninger - Photographer, Coach, Podcaster, and an Inspiration

Shares her amazing story and how she learned the hard way blessings come from brokenness. The emotional abuse she endured years ago crushed her spirit and left her constantly questioning if she was good enough, smart enough, and capable enough. Her spirit was broken. 

After being a stay-at-home mom for 11 years with no intention of ever working outside the home again, she became a single mom with three young boys. Lost, confused, and depressed, she had no idea what she was going to do next. 

Enter a friend who believed in her before she believed in herself. And that’s when she started my photography business. Life gave her lemons, and she turned them into lemonade. 

This is why she's so passionate about creating a fun experience for every person who steps in front of her camera and providing an environment to capture the most authentic version of her clients possible. 

Heather believes you deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and worthy. You can connect with Heather through her website.

https://www.sweetlemonadephotography.com/

Are you ready for your own transformational story? Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

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Being a mom and balancing a business or your career can be a juggling act. You often wonder, "What ball am I going to drop today?" Maybe there is a different way to look at this balancing, juggling act that doesn't seem to work or fit the life you want to create.

Why not find the right blend for your life, career, and family? The missing ingredient might be blending your life with faith. Having a "silent" partner that's always there for you, guiding you, lifting the burden. Who provides you a safe place to connect, commune, and communicate with a Father who loves you.

Samantha Cordero shares her journey into motherhood and entrepreneurship during the pandemic. Feeling isolated and alone, she was invited to join a Bible study, and she then invited God to have an integral part in her life.

The yes to those invitations turned a mother who thought she just wasn't built for motherhood into a mompreneur who has blended all that matters into a life that she loves.

Samantha's Bio:

My name is Samantha Cordero, and I'm the founding champion of our agency. As a passionate entrepreneur, I bring expertise in project coordination, executive support, and operations consulting. I have worked closely with business owners and executives across different industries, gaining insight into the unique challenges that face small businesses.

We believe the success of business growth is in the art of simplicity and efficiency. We understand that business owners and executives have a lot on their plates - that’s why we work so diligently to make removing productivity roadblocks easy for our clients. You can focus more on strategic growth while we focus on streamlined execution.  

1. Seek clarity. Embrace discomfort. Go for it. When things feel foggy and unclear, that is a moment to pause and ask yourself if what you are doing is headed in the right direction.
2. Is it aligned with your values and your goals? When you feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or inferior, those are moments to step into that feeling and assess why you feel that way and what you need to do not to feel that way. Is it a moment to overcome insecurity? Is it a moment to invest in deeper learning? What do you need to do to feel comfortable and show up stronger?
3. And when you are nervous, just go for it. Honestly, the worst that will happen is that opportunity closes. It would be closed if you didn't go for it anyway.

Website: https://www.auxosvs.com/

Are you ready for your own transformational story? Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

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Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with a breast cancer survivor who defied the odds and took control of her health through natural methods. Discover how she used the healing power of food and prayer to overcome breast cancer without surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. After seven years cancer-free, she now helps businesswomen at the top of their game fearlessly take control of their health like a boss. Don't miss this miraculous story of strength, courage, and hope!

Barbara Walsh, MCHC, NBC-HWC Board Certified Master Health Coach, and founder of Good Nature Wellness. Barbara Walsh is an NBC-HWC Board-Certified Master Health Coach.

You can contact Barbara at:

Website: https://www.goodnaturewellness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnaturewellness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/good_nature_wellness

Podcast – The Good Nature Wellness Podcast: https://www.goodnaturewellness.com/podcast

And I would love to offer a free gift to your listeners! "The Busy Woman's Secret to Energy That Won't Quit"

https://www.goodnaturewellness.com/secretenergyfreebie/

Are you ready for your own transformational story? Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

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As adult children of alcoholics, navigating the challenges of dysfunctional family environments can be overwhelming. Gain valuable insights and empowerment from our podcast guest, Tammy Vincent, who intimately understand these experiences, having grown up with alcoholic parents.

With a Master's in Education, expertise in addiction and recovery, and a unique perspective, our passionate advocate offers tailored support to help children of alcoholics overcome obstacles and unlock their true potential. Through engaging discussions, coaching, and educational programs, discover practical strategies, inspiring stories, and the power of resilience. Join us on this transformative journey of healing, growth, and personal transformation for adult children of alcoholics.

To learn more about Tammy's work and how she can make a difference, visit Tammy Vincent Coaching or contact Tammy at [email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/tammycvincent/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammycvincent/

Surviving Alcoholic Parents: A Teens ABC Guide to Thriving In A World Of Chaos"

"The Magic Mailbox Mentorship Program"

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!

Do you know you can create a winning team in your family? Where everyone is working and playing together to create a winning home environment r. Too often, parents and children feel as if they are on competing teams and someone has to be the winner. June shares some tips and strategies for building one united team.

June's Bio

June believes every child needs guidance toward a path that enables them to achieve and become productive citizens. Tools necessary for enhancing these skills, such as being willing to work with others, accepting responsibility, goal setting, self-motivation, and time management, are essential to reach new levels of achievement and fulfillment.

She is inviting you to discover the joy, laughter, fun, and rewards of building your HOMETEAM with a renewed mindset that will ignite your relationship with your child.

June’s mission in publishing her book, HOMETEAM Parenting: Discovering the Spirit of Cooperation, is to provide this valuable resource to guide families in setting themselves up to succeed together. Her book was a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. She specializes in families of children 1-11 years of age.

She has two daughters and resides in Tampa, Florida.

She knows firsthand how challenging home life can be without a united team effort. She discovered the power of team building and is ready to support you in building yours! 

Contact June at:

http://www.junelbaucom.com/

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!

Emotional intelligence is a power that helps humans at any age grow, thrive, and make a positive impact on the world.

Kat Mullin shares insight and tips from her Best Selling Book. She recommends:

1. Date your children
2. Allow them to voice their opinions
3. Build emotional intelligence
4. Say NO to labeling

Kat Mullin is your Self-Awareness Coach and Communication Expert. She has over twenty years of experience in the personal development industry. Kat is a best-selling author of "How to Raise BadA** Humans - 14 Intentional Connections that Nurture Your Child's Emotional Intelligence and Sense of Self-Worth" and a keynote speaker.

Kat’s hobbies and interests include hiking, traveling, walking in nature, reading, writing, and adventuring with her family and dogs. 

Her greatest teachers are her children. She is Mom to three amazing souls with whom she continues to learn and grow. It is through being a mom that Kat started to learn about generational patterns and the limiting beliefs that can be inherited from our ancestors. It has become her purpose in life to help as many people as possible break the patterns that no longer serve them and start their greatest journey of all… learning to fully love and accept themselves. When someone truly loves themself, they make more meaningful connections with their family and loved ones. Her vision with this goal is to free future generations from carrying on the negative cycles so they have a fresh start at living their own authentic lives. 

Kat’s unique methods guide you and your family to achieve effective communication with each other, release stuck negative emotions, and free yourselves from the limiting beliefs that hold you back from living your best lives. 

Kat's Links:

free gift: www.freegiftfromkat.com 30-day Self-Awareness Journal 

book: http://www.katmullin.com/raising-badass-humans-book

Website: www.katmullin.com

email: [email protected]

Kat's Socials: 

IG: www.instagram.com/coach_kat_mullin

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coachkatmullin/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasshumans/?ref=share_group_link

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!

My guest today, Terry Travers, is the CEO and Founder of Astrolabe.

”It is such a pleasure to see frustrated, insecure teens metamorphose into competent and confident young adults. At AAHS, we give them the tools they need to succeed in a 21st Century future. We show them kindness, compassion, and trust. We allow them to learn to work independently, to experiment, and to develop the skills to not only solve problems but to recognize them ahead of time. “

We all want to do right by our children. One of the big stressors for many parents is making sure our children get the best education possible to set them up for lifelong success.

Our firstborn was incredibly bright, engaged, and so eager to learn. But the death of a close family member and issues with school dampened that. As time went on, teachers labeled her and threatened to hold her back. I pulled her to homeschool, and the struggles continued. She seemed to HATE learning and fought the entire process. It was a battle of the wills, and we were both losing. 

This struggle went on for several years. Meanwhile, our relationship went downhill, and as she moved into her pre-teen years, life was full of angst, anger, and fighting. I was losing my precious child and had no idea how to turn this around. 

Two things happened around the same time…

The first - while I was bemoaning this to a friend, she recommended I pick up a book by Kevin Leman titled “Have a New Kid by Friday.” Wow. That book changed everything. But what’s funny is the title should actually be “Have a New Parent by Friday” - because that’s what it is all about - the parenting style. The biggest thing I learned was to listen. 

The second thing that happened was I was offered a consulting job and had to be away three days/per week and work at home the other days. It involved a long commute, so my days away started early and ended late, and I was exhausted. My dad stepped up to watch and homeschool the kids. On my days at home, I was recovering from the previous very long day, doing actual work and attempting to school the kids. That third one - didn’t happen. What happened instead was the beginning of our journey into unschooling. That opened up a world I never imagined.

I now help parents who struggle with their teens because of school issues/anxiety find another path for their education. Along the way, I help and encourage re-connecting with that child. 

For parents whose relationship with their teen is less than desirable - and perhaps most of that strife is school related - I recommend three steps to turn things around.

#1 LISTEN - Treat your kids with respect. Offer your trust. Avoid their drama. Never take anything they say or do personally. Have conversations when you are both calm and LISTEN to them.

#2 FOCUS ON WHAT IS WORKING - find out what is going well and find ways to use what’s going right in areas where things aren’t going right. We too often focus on what’s wrong and how to fix it. When we focus on strengths and positive outcomes, things work much better, and we feel better.

#3 RESEARCH ALTERNATIVES - As parents, we are thoroughly trained that our modern school and curriculum are the only way to get a solid foundation for a good life and a successful career, even though the actual data shows the opposite. We need to let go of our notions about education and look for alternative methods that will actually help our teens thrive.

Terry Travers

Have questions? 

Schedule a call:  https://calendly.com/astrolabe-academy/info

Astrolabe Academy

Astrolabeacademy.com

Astrolabe Academy is a virtual school and community that guides teen students to success through learner-centered education. 

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!

Finding time to take care of yourself is essential. You will find balance when you take care of the "pillars" of your life. Faith - Family/Friends - Fitness - and Career. By taking care of each area, research has proven that you will have less stress, better health, and more energy by incorporating these areas into your life.

1. Faith - Take time daily for prayer, meditation, singing, journaling, and connecting to your Creator. Finding 5-15 minutes each day will keep you grounded, give you a sense of purpose, and not have you feeling alone in your daily trials and challenges.
2. Family/Friends - Take time each week to enjoy your relationships. Find time to laugh and connect with your people. Make it fun or schedule time to make sure that it happens. Isolation is rampant, even when you live with others, because of the many distractions that are coming at you all day. Again, research shows reduced stress and more energy when we step out of ourselves and connect with those we love.
3. Fitness - Making some level of fitness into your daily routine strengthens your body, mind, heart, and soul. Taking a simple stroll around your neighborhood, stepping away from your desk to stretch and move, or 100 crunches before bed will get your blood flowing and invigorate your spirit.
4. Career - Make a daily practice of finding those areas of your job that bring joy or a sense of purpose. Add more of those aspects into your day-to-day routines. If your job is a drain, but you need the income, find activities outside of your job to fill that creative aspect of your life.

Simple changes lead to big results. Remember you are worth self-care because you are worthy and essential.

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!

Lydia Rugh shares tips for her book "Wisdom for Today's Wife" - Secrets to managing yourself and enjoying marriage.

Transform yourself, and you will transform your marriage. Get ready for laughs, lessons, and love.

Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that you may prove what is good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2.

I am a Certified Life & Visioning Coach. I use a biblical approach to equip and empower young adult Christian professionals to align their lives with their biblical values, so they can live authentically and grow and mature as a disciple of Christ. 

As a therapist, I help men and women quickly transform toxic beliefs and negative self-talk into powerful positive tools and help them establish empowering truths and new mindsets for long-lasting change.

https://www.lydiarugh.com/rtt-therapy.

Are you ready for your own transformational story?

Do you want to turn a new chapter in your life or career? There's hope! Schedule a free consult call with me to stop feeling hopeless and gain the hope you need to have the life you deserve. https://calendly.com/diane-coaching/discoverycall

Website: https://www.dianebelz.com/

For additional inspiration and hopeful stories, follow me on Facebook to read my blog: https://www.facebook.com/diane.belz. 

Please spread hope by reposting this episode on your social media, tag, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

Contact me directly with questions or comments. If you believe you have a transformational story that would bring hope to our listeners, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS. Please FOLLOW and leave a rating. Five ***** stars and a review are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference in spreading the power of hope, which is the purpose of this podcast. On your favorite podcast platform, look for the "Write a Review" prompt in the notes of each episode.

Thank you!