Whispers & Bricks

Laura Formentini has an amazingly inspiring story. Laura started her career as an anthropologist. After seeing how disproportionate the lives of the poor and the rich were. She wanted to capture the work that non-profits do to help people. It started as a passion and turned into a career. She was in Ethiopia when she was hit with a massive brick. She received the news that his son had committed suicide. She was devastated and alone. She talks about the whisper, the act of kindness that helped her get through and changed her life. She explains why she wrote 21 olives trees and how it can help you. She talks about the extraordinary work she is doing now. Best of all, she reminds us `how a small act of kindness can create a huge ripple of kindness.

Kim Curry was a well-known radio personality with 33 years of experience in radio. When he was hit with a gigantic brick, he was diagnosed with MS. Together with his doctor, he learned how to manage and heal himself. Now he is a bestselling author and an MS advocate. He shares his incredible journey with us. He shares how he overcame the many bricks Kim faced when he was diagnosed and the whispers that kept him going. Best of all, he shares excellent advice for life.

Naomi is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has over 25 years of experience. She currently works with prisoners to help them work them. Naomi discusses the whispers that led her to her career and some bricks she has faced. Most of all, she shares how to deal with difficult times at any job, and she stays grounded. She reminds us how important it is to live authentically and to have empathy.

Today's episode is a special episode honoring our veterans. It is a heartwarming poem that I hope inspires you. For all the veterans and their families who have given up so much for us. Thank you for your service.

Emily McGill had a passion for dancing, storytelling, and broadway, even as a child. She knew she wanted to be a part of broadway but not as a performer. After landing an internship by chance, she would have a 15-year career helping with many great productions like Legally Blonde and A Raisin In The Sun, to name a few. Then she was hit with colossal brick her grandmother passed away. It made her think about what she wanted to do next with her career. She discovered she loved tarot; she started giving tarot readings, is developing Emily's Broadway Tarot deck, and much more. She shares how she overcomes difficult times and her best advice for anyone trying to accomplish a goal. You don't want to miss it!

Tia Meredith shares her inspiring and exciting story with us. Tia Meredith is a digital nomad. At the age of 16, her mother was diagnosed with cancer, and she took care of her. Her mother went into remission. She received a BS in psychology, and a master's in management, and she became the first in her family to make a six-figure-a-year income working for the federal government. In 2012, after moving several cities and finding herself in Washington, DC, she booked a two-week vacation alone to Greece. That vacation changed her life forever. She quit her job and moved to Greece. She filed for bankruptcy and opened a travel agency, eventually making six figures again; She published a children's book upon moving back to the states. In 2012 her mother died from pancreatic cancer. It was then that he understood how quickly life changes and how moments transform who you are. Tia currently works as a marketing consultant for a top self-help publishing company with plans to move to Croatia with her husband. Her story shows us that life is what you make it, and you can build a life that you love! You have to have the courage and perseverance to stick to it through difficult times. It is a genuinely inspiring story you do not want to miss!

Jeremy Chevalier was going through a rough patch. He was in a job he didn't like, had financial issues, was in a toxic relationship, and had three car accidents in two years. One that caused him post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. He was stuck on anti-depressants. He knew there was a better life for him. He started investing himself, learning from mentors around him and on Youtube. He found things that worked for him to balance his mood. He stopped living paycheck to paycheck. He now owns two apartments and is starting an e-commerce business. He shares his story with us to help others who are going through a similar situation. 

I had the opportunity to interview Greg Tsirulnik as he shares his inspiring journey with us. From moving to the US from Russia at the age of 13 to suffering a painful back accident to becoming a coach to help others. He believes that everyone can follow their dreams. He will share how he overcame the bricks in his life and the whispers that kept him going. He also shares why he decided to have a third kid later in life. Spoiler alert it is a very heartwarming story. His story reminds us that bricks can also be lessons and that the only one you have to compete against is yourself. You definitely don't want to miss it!

Eric Newman, Founder of Roc Solid Foundation, helps kids with cancer by making it easier to play. His company builds playsets for children with cancer. Eric shares his incredible journey to creating and maintaining this fantastic foundation. From being a child diagnosed with cancer to beating to cancer to losing his business to finding his true purpose. Best of all, he shares some excellent advice for anyone who owns or is starting their own business. It is a very inspirational story you do not want to miss! 

I had the opportunity to interview Joseph Gerstel, whose story is quite remarkable. He recently left his job at a prestigious law firm to start his own business called. GetSomeClass He shares why he made a career change. When he knew it was time. He shares some of the bricks he faced along the way and reminds us to find a career that reflects what we truly value in life. That money is not everything. Quality of life matters! If you are thinking of making a career shift, this episode is for you!