Whispers & Bricks

Josh Olmos runs a successful marketing business, has a podcast, helps homeless youth, is a loving husband and father of 4. But, life wasn't always that way. Josh became homeless at the age of 14. He describes what happened and how he eventually found his parents. Josh also tells us about the bricks he faced as a young father and what helped him build the life he wanted. But, most of all, he shares the advice he received that helped him overcome any brick you don't want to miss this!

My guest today is Herb Long a business coach and very distinguished man. He received a BAA in Finance from Howard University and his MBA from Wharton. He has worked in an engineering firm, is an entrepreneur, and has owned several businesses. He has found that he likes coaching the best but before he reached his destination he had to overcome many bricks. While fighting unsuccessfully to save his family business, he went through a divorce and the biggest one of all he learned at the early age of 54 that he was suffering from dementia.  Learn how he healed from his dementia and listened to the whispers to find his true calling which was coaching. It is a remarkable story you are not going to want to miss!

Lily Walford was a successful accountant for fortune 500 companies but found herself in the wrong relationships. She went from dating a narcissistic psychopath to someone who was emotionally unavailable. Lily took this brick, listened to the whispers, and tried to figure out what was happening. First, she wanted to find out why she attracted the wrong men. She learned a lot has to do with your mindset and also being able to profile behavior to know when you're dealing with a dangerous personality. Then, she used this knowledge and experience to help people find lasting, loving relationships.

Justen Arnold is a father, business owner, coach, author, and podcast host. He has been hit with a lot of bricks. From being a victim of sexual assault as a young child, attempted murder, car crashes, and so much more! He describes some of his experiences and the whispers that helped him throughout his life. He reminds us not to hope for a perfect life but the strength to endure a difficult one. Life is not ideal for anyone, but we can remain realistically optimistic about our lives. Enjoy both the highs and lows of life. Both are a gift. Finding ways to express ourselves is vital for ourselves and can also help others. He also points out that self-care is not selfish. It allows us to give those we love the best version of us.

It was just an ordinary day Gary was on his way to work on July morning in 2005 when he was hit with a brick. He was a victim of the London bombing in 2005. He lost his leg as a result. He describes what happened the whispers that kept him alive. He describes how he recovered and how he is using his story to help people in all walks of life. He reminds to never take a moment for granted and to not only forgive others but ourselves.

Mishka's family suffered a great brick finding out that her brother Samco had Autism. She instantly knew she had to take care of him and was concerned about his future. She went to the UK to study but still was concerned about her brother. While Samco was in school, he went to an Art therapy class, and she learned that Samco had a talent for art. She took that talent and created a business that allows Samco to be independent. Currently, she is the founder of Happy Autism, which she runs with her brother Samco, the creative director. She has also made a movie about their experience and helps families deal with Autism. Showing how much people with Autism can do. She reminds us that we are only as limited as we believe we are and always ask for help.

Jeff Grant was a successful lawyer, but he suffered from drug addiction. This addiction led to him using client funds which caused him to lose his law license and go to jail. He ended up getting a master's in divinity and becoming a minister. Finally, he got his law license back, and now he helps people charged with white-collar crimes. He explains how he turned his life around and the whispers that kept him going. He reminds us that to change our lives and accomplish any goal; we have to take one step at a time and keep moving forward.

Doug Smith had Ricketts as a child and became one of the youngest hockey players in the league. He would go on to have a great career that was ended by a terrible accident. He shares how he overcame that humongous brick. What kept him going through everything and how you can overcome the traumas you have dealt with in your life!

Lizbeth Meredith shares her remarkable story and shows what you can do when you reach out for help. She details the huge brick she faced of her ex-husband kidnapping her children and taking them to Greece. Lizbeth describes the people and whispers that helped her find and rescue them, how she helped her kids deal with the trauma and how she has used her experience to help others.

I had the great honor of interviewing well-known radio host Lidia Curanaj. First, she describes what it was like growing up as an Albanian immigrant in Brooklyn. Then, she details how becoming a radio host became her dream as a child and how she accomplished that goal. Next, she tells us about bricks she faced along the way and the whispers that kept her going. Finally, she describes why she loves what she is doing now and how this is her dream job. You don't want to miss this episode.