This story right away just blew me away by how many twist and turns there were in just a short amount of time. Meet Tara, and take some time today to listen her story of fear colliding with faith. As I listened to her story I was both on the edge of my seat AND my jaw on the ground as I tried to comprehend all that was happening in her life at the same time. Now that she is transitions from one journey to the next you will learn some powerful lessons and takeaways that will impact your personal journey no matter how far you are into it. She is an example of courage and bravery and also a testament to what faith can do when you lean into it. There is no doubt after listening to this Tara is a warrior and one we should all aspire to be. 

Amazon Link "Heal Thyself": https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Thyself-Increase-Your-Vitality-ebook/dp/B00NJY4IOS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=heal+thyself+tara+l+mcguire&qid=1634232330&sr=8-1-fkmr0

WEBSITE: taralmcguire.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

Coffee & Connect: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect?month=2021-09

Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Meet Ty Hoxer. Her story growing up in a family as a nomad before it was a popular thing to finding out that she had breast cancer. Listen to how this journey has changed her life as she finds her true passion during the hardest part of her life. Another great Overcomer story that will inspire and challenge you to see a negative situation differently.

Oregon Crafters Market: https://g.co/kgs/VPJ2wb

Art For The Cure: https://www.facebook.com/ArtTherapy.86/

Coffee & Connect: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect?month=2021-09

Thomas, Life & Coffee Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Donna Pollard dares to believe in a world where young girls and women can be free from abuse and exploitation.

A native of Kentucky -- a state burdened with thousands of cases of abuse and a history of child marriage -- she is leading the charge for change. Donna successfully advocated for improved legislation in her home state and many others that put an end to child marriage through

As a survivor herself, Donna realizes the need for healing, support, and encouragement for past victims. She founded Survivors’ Corner, a nonprofit that empowers those ready to share their survival experiences with the goal of breaking abusive cycles and challenging policies and laws that perpetuate crimes against women and children.

Her journey through the trauma of child marriage and exploitation can be accessed through the A&E Documentary, "I Was a Child Bride," interviews and articles in Good Housekeeping, Glamour, NPR, Stateline, Fox News, US News and World Report, PBS, CBS News, the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, the Lexington Herald-Leader, and the Louisville Courier-Journal, among many other national and international outlets, such as The Guardian and Daily Mail. She is a frequent panelist, speaker, and trainer, and has given numerous keynote speeches as well as testimony before legislative committees.

Donna is a mother of two girls, a business professional, and an avid advocate for child welfare and breaking abusive cycles in families.

Facebook:  survivorscorner.lou 

Instagram: survivorscorner502 

Twitter: YourVoice_SC 

Web: https://survivorscorner.org

Upcoming Book: Ashes to Flame - A Guide to Transforming Pain Into Purpose

Coffee & Connect: Are you or someone you know currently in their "Overcomer" story? Not sure why things keep happening over and over? Why relationships don't work out for you? Why you keep pushing those people who care for you the most away? Then let's talk because there is an answer and the answer may be easier than you think. Click on the link below and schedule a time for us to sit down over some coffee.

Link: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Thomas, Life & Coffee Podcast: Do you know someone or maybe you have an amazing "Overcomer" story? We would love to connect and sit down over some coffee and see if that story is a good fit for the podcast. Click on the link below and schedule a time for us to sit down over some coffee.

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Paige had just finished sending off their 4th daughter to college and was enjoying her work as a professor in various positions at a few local colleges when she received what had to be a "Bad Joke". The news of her biopsy was positive and her world was suddenly turned upside down. After having a moment to break down she had to make the next tough call and break the news to her husband. Paige and her husband had raised their daughters and were getting ready to embark on the next season of life when cancer came knocking. Listen to Paige's story here as she talks about this battle and the amazing people that showed up to help her find the strength to rise above and today be a beacon of hope for other women as they go through their own battles.

Meet Deb Hart and her amazing organization that helps women going through Breast Cancer. Click the link below.

Pink Sistas: https://pinksistas.org/

Did something in this podcast resonate with you? Are feeling stuck or hopeless with where your life is going or not going? Do you have a background in trauma? Know that you are not alone and there is HOPE. We would love to connect over coffee and offer a safe space for you to share. Click the link below to schedule a time with us.

Coffee & Connect: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Do you know someone with a great "Overcomer" story? Maybe you have one. We would love to connect and see if it is a good fit for the podcast just click the link below.

TLC Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Shannon Preston had battled weight issues most of her life until one day she made the decision that enough was enough. While on this journey she was introduced to running and started training for local running events. When one of her former co workers invited her to compete on a Hood to Coast team Shannon was immediately taken in by the event. Sounds like that should be where the story ends, but then one day Shannon decided to get a lump checked out that had been on the back of her mind a for bit and suddenly her life was turned upside down. Listen as she shares her amazing story of how running possibly saved her life and the decision to keep training gave her purpose and drove her to overcome cancer. Shannon Preston is an "Overcomer"!

Shannon Preston Hood to Coast Fundraising Team: https://orppm.give.providence.org/fundraiser/2516760

Waves of Pink: Sisterhood - Shannon Preston's Chapter: https://www.amazon.com/Waves-Pink-Sisterhood-Julie-Pershing-ebook/dp/B091XPTN14/ref=sr_1_1?crid=171CRLGFLLQ9A&dchild=1&keywords=waves+of+pink&qid=1621378521&sprefix=waves+of+pink%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1

FREE Coffee & Connect Session: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Thomas, Life & Coffee Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

A survivor and alumni of the foster care system, Shenandoah Chefalo is also the co-founder of the #4600andCounting, a grass-roots movement to bring awareness and change to the missing youth of foster care. She is also a faculty member and trainer at The Center for Trauma Resilient Communities a new initiative by the Crossnore School and Children’s Home to help organization translate the science of trauma and adversity.   

In additional to her multiple award winning book, Garbage Bag Suitcase, she also wrote an e-book entitled Setting Your Vision and Defining Your Goals, and is also working on her next manuscript, Hiking for Stillness.

Book- Garbage Bag Suitcase: https://www.garbagebagsuitcase.com/?fbclid=IwAR3xq_7JwopreUHDnoohLaahicRBylOD74UNszQL6b2lklgclmU2IOveZh0

Did this story resonate with you or maybe you have some questions of your own? Then click the link below and lets sit down over some coffee and connect.

Coffee Connection Session: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Do you have an "overcomer" or know someone with a great story then please share the link below.

Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Homeless to hopeful. Trafficked to transformed. Broken to breakthrough. Some of the many ways to describe Kim Possible as I like to call her. "Kim "Possible" LoveJoy may have been called the devil's child when she was born into a life of trauma and adversity, but the God of the universe allowed her scars to propel her into the "Overcomer" story that lights a path out of darkness for all she inspires. Listen as she shares a really eye opening story that breaks down barriers of an industry that has only recently been getting the attention it needs. 

Here are the resources for Kim:

*Promo Code! Through May 19th: 10% OFF orders over $27*

To pre-order her newest book, "Embrace the Suck": https://www.lovejoy.today/order/embracing-the-suck

For your FREE copy of "Be Careful, Little Eyes" for parents and trusted adults to share with their children: https://pfco.today/bcle

For your FREE copy of "A Dangerous Trap" for parents and trusted adults to share with their tweens: https://pfco.today/adt

For the "Not My Kid" webinar: https://pfco.today/online-shop/not-my-kid

For the Powerful Parent, Courageous Child Course: https://pfco.today/online-shop/p2c3

For more on the "No Longer Slaves" series: https://pfco.today/no-longer-slaves

And to learn more about KP's (Kim Possible's) mission to live fully revived in your overcomer story or how to redeem the breathtaking gift of sex from the counterfeits via books, coaching, keynote problem solving storytelling sessions, etc. you can visit www.pfco.today or www.lovejoy.today

Did this story resonate with you? Want to set up a time to talk about it or other things you are struggling with that may be due to past trauma? Then click on this link and we would love the opportunity to connect. https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Do you have a personal "Overcomer" story or maybe you know someone who does and would be a great fit for this podcast? Please click the link below and we would love to connect and see if it would be a great fit. https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Recently we had an opportunity to sit down with Shawn Steven Mellis and listen as he shared his sometimes unreal story of alcohol and semi-homelessness. An encounter with God was the defining moment for Shawn as he started the long and courageous journey of recovery with a cast of unexpected characters (potential angels) that had a part in keeping him on track. Take some time today and listen another inspirational story from an amazing "Overcomer" as he is real, honest and raw about his journey.

Wild at Heart by John Eldredge:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785287965/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XSJZA5MB0XJGBX5ABH9A

Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Thomas, Life & Coffee Podcast: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

Today we get to sit down with a great cup of coffee and listen to this amazing story from Allison Zimmerman. Allison has been on the mission field for 30 years and started the first recovery programs in Guam. 

While overseas as a missionary, Allison received a call that mothers never want to get and that was that her son had been in a devastating hit and run accident with a dump truck. Listen to her story as she shares from the time she heard the news to where they are today. 

Allison also has published an amazing children's book called "Good People" that was inspired by her own personal story of childhood abuse. The link is below.

LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Good-People-Allison-Zimmerman/dp/1640880917?fbclid=IwAR2RjuAvueyMmdzrVg_AW0LfdtXrfQKyt5Q5DT0LOn21U9SC0B7x_mURcWk

Did this story resonate with you? Do you have questions or are you in your own personal "Overcoming" story and feel stuck and that you were meant for more? We would love to connect with you. Click the link below.

LINK: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Maybe you know someone who has an amazing "Overcomer" story or maybe that is you. We would love to connect and see if your story is a good fit for the podcast.

LINK: https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/

It was a cold Wednesday morning on the Pickleball courts as I showed up to teach a beginners clinic. As I walked up I noticed one brave soul who came to learn how to play this amazing game called Pickleball. I thought to myself "Well at least there is one person out there as crazy as me." But what would follow during our lesson as we took a break and talked for minute would change my life. 

Deb Hart shares the very same story with you today. Listen as talks about her heartbreaking story from loss to devastating news that would have been too much for most people. But not Deb Hart! She decided to take that devastation and turn it around and use that to change the lives of women all around her. I think you will be inspired!

Websites:

www.pinksistas.org

www.inspirationaldebhart.com

Book Launch:

Waves of Pink II: Common ground, Uncommon Courage

https://www.wavesofpink.com/products/vip-book-launch

Book: Waves of Pink: Stories of Sisterhood

https://www.amazon.com/Waves-Pink-Sisterhood-Julie-Pershing/dp/1947894129/ref=sr_1_1?crid=322XL6POCX88K&dchild=1&keywords=waves+of+pink&qid=1619035779&sprefix=Waves+of+Pink%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Facebook: Share the Love Launch Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sharethelovelaunch

FREE Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/rise-up-life-coaches/coffee-and-connect

Do you know someone with their own "Overcomer" Story? We would love to talk with them about sharing on the podcast: 

https://riseuplifecoaches.com/tlc-podcast/