Michelle Kuei is an international speaker, certified visibility coach, and author who empowers women in building the skill-set of resiliency to overcome tragedy, bounce back, and find purpose in every challenge. She is the Founder of Elevate LifeCoaching and the author of the memoir “Perfectly Normal: an immigrant’s story of making it in America.” Her book is an inspirational journey of overcoming adversity after an automobile accident that changed her life trajectory. Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in New York, but today she lives in Los Angeles.

In this podcast we talk about how our hardest moments can shape both our character and our destiny for good, if we allow it.

Ten years ago, Tisa received a diagnosis of stage four breast cancer. They gave her 2 years to live. She continued to live past the two year mark with the help of various chemotherapy treatments. Nine years later Tisa learned that the cancer had spread to her brain. The doctors put her on hospice. Tisa never gave up on her faith or her will to live. She started chemotherapy/radiation to her brain. Because of the tumors and radiation, Tisa had to learn how to walk again. Through her hard work, she was able to function again and in 2021 she attend her son’s wedding. Tisa's faith, will to live, and positivity are so inspiring. You will love this story of trial and triumph because, in one way or another, we can all relate to having hard life moments.

Accomplished Christian author, Roxanne Thayne, shares with us a new concept called cheership. Roxanne came up with the term cheership after contemplating the powerful qualities of both cheerleading and leadership. This isn’t a story of pom-poms and Friday night football games, but rather an invitation to bring cheer into the lives of others while inspiring them to be their best selves. It's about being confident so that you want to help others succeed. It is a true Christlike attribute that is at the heart of all courageous innovation.

Have you ever felt marginalized by healthcare professionals? Have you ever talked to a Dr about your symptoms just to be told there is nothing wrong with you? In this podcast Pharmacist Julietta Lewellyn gives us tips on how we can be partners with our healthcare providers and be better advocates for ourselves. She empowers us to help find our healthcare solutions.

Bette Haskin was born without fingers. As a child she would spend months in the hospital enduring painful procedures to graft in skin and bone to create a functioning hand. Because she needed to move her hands in between surgeries, Bette's mother decided it was a good idea for Bette to learn how to play the piano. When I met Bette, as an adult, she played the hymns beautifully during church services. 

In this podcast, Bette goes into more detail of what it was like to achieve the impossible. She shares with us the various life lessons she learned along the way about faith, perseverance, and forgiving others who were brutally unkind to her. 

Lastly, Bette shares with us another amazing feet she recently accomplished of loosing over 100 pounds! You will be amazed at Bette's faith and determination.

Stephanie is a survivor of dysautonomia, a rare condition where the body stops regulating non-voluntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, swallowing, and even digesting food. Over a 10 year journey Stephanie had moments of reprieve, like when she got a pace maker, but for the most part her health continued to decline. Stephanie shares with us her journey of finding hope and faith despite dark days when she wasn’t sure she was going to make it. Stephanie has an amazing perspective on life and is grateful for each day that she gets to live. You will be humbled and inspired by Stephanie’s courage, faith, and spiritual depth.

After a series of events Janis finally hit rock bottom. With help from a loving family, recovery treatment centers, and AA, Janis has been living sober for the last 4 years! Not only is she sober, but she is now a coach that helps other people on their journey to sobriety. You will love listening to Janis’s story!

Life coach Jennifer Nielson teaches us how to become our best selves by uncovering our trauma, learning emotional resilience, and loving others.

Jennifer is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and an advocate for the LGBTQ community. Jennifer is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and shares how bringing her abuser to justice gave her the voice to fight for others who are abused or marginalized in society.

In this podcast, Jennifer and I have a meaningful conversation about how members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the LGBTQ community can build a bridge of love and friendship, instead of divisiveness and judgement.

Stabbing survivor victim, Brickman Allen, shares his traumatic near death experience and how it taught him about God's perfect love for his children. In this podcast, Brick recalls the bone chilling story of when he was stabbed in his sleep by a home intruder. As his wife ran to call 911, Brick was left to die while his attacker escaped. Brick was transported to the hospital where he was placed in a drug induced coma. In this podcast, Brick shares some of the sacred experiences he had while in the hospital that taught him about God's mindfulness and love for each of his children. Brick also talks about the power of forgiveness and how you can take your traumatic life events and turn them into strengths.