Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Tom Skorza, owner of Best Auto Service Center and chief mechanic, about the importance of basic auto care, as well as tips for parents with student drivers on auto safety. Tom shares the story of how his father influenced his decision to become a mechanic and also to achieve a bit of the American Dream: Owning your own business.

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Download this session and learn a few tips of auto safety, as well learn how to find a good mechanic.

Contact Tom Skorza for more information on auto service and safety, or visit www.bestautoservicecenter.com located off of I-80 in Eastern Pennsylvania.

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Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Chris Mielo, a disability advocate, speaker, and videographer from Unbreakable Drive, about school transition strategies for students with disabilities including self-determination and advocacy skills for use during and after high school.

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Chris, a paraplegic since the age of four, shares his candid view of the shortcomings in our culture, schools, and the workplace for sensitivity and advocacy for people with disabilities, as well as ideas for increasing disability awareness through the use of videography. Additionally, Chris shares his personal strategies for maintaining a positive attitude and overcoming obstacles to life.

Download this session and learn a few tips of staying positive—and turning tragedy to triumph!

Contact Chris Mielo for more information on his speaking programs, or visit www.unbreakabledrive.com.

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Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, lead a discussion with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps and Phil Quinlan, educator and videographer from Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, Michigan about leadership qualities that are learned in the military to develop future leaders through schools and business.

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Qualities such as responsibility, accountability, decisiveness, and vision are missing in business and in education. However, these cornerstone skills which have been developed in US military soldiers, can be taught through education and business and result in stronger leaders for tomorrow. Sean speaks about his leadership platform and plans for helping develop future leaders through his presentations at various schools and educational institutions.

Download this session and share with your favorite school or educator as a way to change our nation’s leaders from the bottom up.

Contact Major Sean Quinlan or for more information on his speaking programs, visit www.BeyondTheDisability.com. To view related leadership and educational videos, visit CarpeQuinlan on YouTube.

Website: http://www.beyondthedisability.com/speakers/

Sean Email: [email protected]

CarpeQuinlan: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=carpequinlan

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Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, speak with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps currently serving as a ROTC instructor in Des Moines, Iowa, about the life in the military, the hardships that men and woman face while serving as US Military Soldiers, and the courage it takes to go from tragedy to triumph in military life and in all you do.

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Serving in the military is difficult for both US Military soldiers and also for military families and friends. Major Sean Quinlan shares his experiences and insights from his military time, as well as the recounting essential support that is necessary from family members during war and in times of peace.

From losing men on the battle field, to telling family members of the tragic loss of loved ones who demonstrated heroic service while they bravely served our country, Major Sean Quinlan inspires others to go beyond their comfort zone and embrace the life lessons that this decorated veteran deploys with every person he meets.

Contact Major Sean Quinlan or for more information on his speaking programs, visit www.BeyondTheDisability.com.

Download this session or share with a military friend or family members to understand the everyday heroic contributions made by US Military Soldiers.

Sean Quinlan – [email protected]

  www.BeyondTheDisability

     http://www.beyondthedisability.com/speakers/

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When young men and women enlist to become US military solders, they often do so with the belief that their skills will help them land employment once they complete their tour of duty and return to civilian life. However for many, trying to find a job in the Labor Market is a grueling process, especially for disabled veterans.

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Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph, interviews Master Sergeant James Pete Quinlan, retired from the Air Force and currently serving as a ROTC instructor, about tactics that can be deployed for employment of disabled veterans and all US Military Solders. Download this webtalk show or share with a military friend who may be pursuing employment in the labor market.

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All kids want to be included and be able to do things like other kids. But what if you’re a firefly and your taillight doesn’t light up, and others keep asking questions? Ed Raarup’s book, Fireflies and Shooting Stars “The Tale of Enzo” addresses this subject of being different and having the determination to fit in despite difficult life circumstances. Both in the book and in life, accessible playgrounds for kids become the foundation of uniting a community and providing children with special needs a place to play alongside of their friends and family.

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Victoria Mavis and Ed Raarup discuss how this is one of the children books that has adult lessons which can change a community’s attitude toward acceptance, inclusion, and living life fully for people with disabilities. Enzo’s tale to find his light, only to discover things about himself and the world quickly becomes a bridge for children with disabilities and adults to build confidence and coping strategies in light of being bullied or picked on for being different, or having a disability.

Through reading the book Fireflies and Shooting Stars “The Tale of Enzo” or listening to the CDs, listeners will learn the value of friendship, individuality and the important lesson that Enzo teaches: “know just who you are”.

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In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe on international travel and domestically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, forensic profiler and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest to discuss travel safety tips, so you can enjoy the world without worrying while you travel on vacation or business. And the simplest tricks takes less than five minutes!

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To find out more about Dale Yeager and the work he does to promote travel safety, visit his website. You can also email him directly or follow on twitter.

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With people living longer, advance planning is essential to ensure that you can maintain a quality of life into your 80s and 90s. With medical advances, there is an increasing need for alternate in home elderly care services. Sometimes it’s as simple as getting someone to stop by and cook a meal, or pick up a prescription. Other times it may require nursing visits. Subject matter expert, Melissa Lear, President and CEO of Beck ‘N Call, an agency that provides non-medical and medical in home elderly care services speaks with Victoria Mavis for alternatives on maintaining independence before difficult decisions must be made to care for loved ones.

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To find out more about Melissa Lear and her work she providing in home elderly care services, visit her website.

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In light of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe, both privately and publically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, a trainer and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest that discussed what people should do both in private and in public to protect themselves.

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Being a teacher motivating students is often a thankless, yet rewarding career. As public, private and charter schools develop creative teacher strategies to compete for enrollment based on curriculum that produces a quality education, the line marking effectiveness becomes blurred between traditional programs that teach the fundamentals and those that focus on specific outcomes, like career readiness.

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Victoria Mavis interviews Billy Staples, author and motivational speaker, who has been nominated twice for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award for his innovative approach to helping students learn through a methodology that was based on the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, discusses his creative approach to motivating students that began in his teaching years and continued with the formation of B.E.S.T. Inc.

If you want a fresh teacher strategy for motivating students, download now.

To find out more about Billy Staples, visit facebook or the Billy Staples website. You can also email Billy directly.

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