In this episode, Penny Orloff and I will discuss her life journey as a performing artist who at a young age had been told that if she followed her dreams, she would be alone and penniless. At the age of 60 she found herself homeless and living on her friend’s couch when she was asked a pivotal question… What’s wrong with money? Penny now has a portfolio worth over 7 figures!   Penny Orloff is a professional Life Coach and Fairy Godmother. A Tarot reader for over 50 years, Penny has used the cards in her counseling practice for decades. For ten years she was the Art Therapist at a residential drug and alcohol rehab facility in Malibu. She is the author of "Art as Lifework, Life as Artwork," a creativity seminar and workbook that has been offered nation-wide since 1991; and is currently at work on her new book, "Who Would You Be If You Had Nothing to Bitch About?" Her personal development system, "Wishful Thinking," synthesizes the human proclivity for magic and symbol with practical steps to the manifestation of your highest good and greatest happiness. Penny was a working actor and dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera, and played featured roles on Broadway under such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp. Theater, concert, and opera engagements took her all over the US, Europe, and the former Soviet Union. Her first solo show, “JEWISH THIGHS ON BROADWAY" (based on her best-selling novel of the same name, available at Amazon.com), toured the US for a decade, including a successful run off-Broadway in 2005. She is currently touring in her latest show, “SONGS AND STORIES FROM A NOT-QUITE-KOSHER LIFE.” She is a regular contributor of stories to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books and has worked for more than a decade as an arts journalist for various online and print outlets. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2011 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films - silver-white hair and a Botox-free face being in short supply in LA.       I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Penny: pennyorloff.com Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Penny by going to       marcinettles.com/freebies Purchase Penny’s book here: marcinettles.com/books

In this episode, Terry Tucker and I discuss his amazing life journey before and after his diagnosis of a very rare cancer that resulted in first the amputation of his foot and then eventually his leg. Terry shares his 11-year battle with cancer and how his faith and powerful mindset continue to help him fight through. You absolutely must hear Terry’s 4 Truths and how they fit into your life no matter what you are going through.   Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, along with being quoted and featured in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong.         I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Terry:   motivationalcheck(.)com   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Terry by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Terry’s book here: marcinettles.com/books

In this episode, Jenna Griffith and I discuss her many years as a military and first responder wife where she gave all of herself to her family… almost losing herself in the process. Jenna shares what she learned and her passion to help other military spouses survive and thrive. Jenna Griffith, Purpose and Prosperity Expert is a renowned certified compassion coach, founder of the Service and Soul Group, accomplished author. As a former military spouse and current first responder wife, Jenna empowers other military and first responder spouses to find their purpose and embrace their individual skills and passions while still serving alongside their spouse.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Jenna: @MsJennaGriffith on all Social Media Platforms Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jenna by going to     marcinettles(.)com/freebies Jenna’s book, “Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives” can be purchased here: MarciNettles.com/books

In this episode, Sherry Eichberger and I discuss losses she experienced in her life that became her WHY behind opening her 100% Eco-Friendly Store. Sherry was so passionate about providing clean and SAFE products that it was devastating to her when she had to close the doors only 4 years after opening. Sherry Eichberger is a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Business Owner and Entrepreneur. She has created 2 businesses from scratch, one in her 40’s and one in her 50’s. She believes that we all have gifts and talents and that it’s our mission to discover what they are and use them for the greater good. After she closed the door to her first business, devastated, Sherry picked herself up and used everything she learned to create a consulting business with the singular goal of helping other businesses stay afloat. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Sherry: Website-  Central515.com  Central515(dot)com LinkedIn- Sherry Eichberger   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Sherry by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies

In this episode, Joseph M Lenard and I discuss how he went from being a suicide survivor to #1 Best-selling Author… how stress, depression, and divorce led him to learning about Project 22 and how simple acts of kindness have the power to save lives. Joseph M Lenard - Honor. Integrity. Patriotism. - For some people these are words. For bestselling author Joseph M Lenard, these are the core values that he embodies - every day - deeply engrained in every facet of his life and work. It is this set of cherished values he brings to life in his #1 bestselling historical fiction novel - Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You, and all his works. Joseph M. Lenard (aka: JLenardDetroit) Author, blogger, cancer survivor, ChristiTutionalist (TM), former IT professional, podcaster, political activist, speaker, spokesperson/affiliate for American Hartford Gold IRA group, vlogger, writer.  Author of: "Terror Strikes: Coming soon to a City near you!" (#1 Amazon Bestseller) and "How to Write a Book and Get It Published" Born of the 1960s, very much a person of the 1980s.Lifelong (by choice) resident Wyandotte Michigan. Holder of 3 dozen+ Copyrighted materials and has 15+ Social-Media accounts… You can find him EVERYWHERE! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joseph: On social media @Jlenard.detroit Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Joseph by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Joseph's book here: marcinettles.com/books

In this episode, Derek Newborn and I discuss how his success as a TOP personal trainer turned published fitness model turned him into a self-destructive narcissist.  Derek shares how hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide helped him see the nightmare his life had become. He made the decision to dedicate his life to changing himself and then helping others who were victims to people like he had been.   Derek Newborn helps victims of narcissists gain back control in their own lives through . This guide was created to help men avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to extreme narcissism while teaching women how to avoid falling into relationships with narcissists. He has been a teenage father, a construction worker, a personal trainer, a fitness model, and a business owner. He’s also been a liar, a cheater, a back stabber, and a narcissist. Through his trials, tribulations, and downfalls He’s learned that it’s never too late to turn your life around. His ultimate goal in creating his program is to help others live every aspect of their life at the highest level, while being able to avoid the costly pitfalls of our modern society.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Derek: Instagram @DNewborn Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Derek by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies

In this episode, Thandi Montgomery and I discuss her journey through being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, the treatments she experienced, and her belief that her faith and a strong mindset helped her through.  Thandi is now very intentional with her life and everything she does.   Thandi Montgomery is the founder and CEO of Thandi Monee’ LLC. Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, she worked in the advertising industry for 15 years and developed award-winning strategies for brands like AstraZeneca, Capital One, Cinnabon, Dell, Macy’s, The Home Depot, Verizon Wireless, and Wingstop.  She is recognized for her dedication to women's health, wellness and self-discovery. From boardrooms to podcasts, conference stages to media outlets, her message inspires women to unlock their truth and be intentional about their personal growth and legacy.  As a breast cancer survivor, Thandi's journey taught her to embrace her true self and live with intention. She now helps women shift from existing to living, reignite their passion, and reach new heights. Happily married with two children, Thandi resides in Dallas, TX, and cherishes family time, travel, reading, gourmet popcorn, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Thandi: On Socail Media @ThondiMonee and her website ThandiMonee.com   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Thandi by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies

In this episode, Paul Zolman and I discuss his journey of going from being a child traumatized and bred to be angry to becoming an all-around lover of people and an expert on helping individuals find their own and serve others through love languages.  Love is not about how you feel, it is how you can help others feel.    Paul Zolman - The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone.   Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life for himself, which is why he created a paradigm shift that works.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Paul: Social Media @RoleofLoveDice Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Paul by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Paul’s book here: MarciNettles.com/books

In this episode, Risha Walden and I discuss her experience with being an immigrant in an unhappy marriage where she was hopeless in having the life she had always pictured for herself and her children. Risha shares the changes she had to make in her life in order to make room for the hopes and dreams she had for herself as well as the example she wanted to be for her kids.   Risha Walden is the Principal Creative and Founder of Walden Interiors, a full-service Interior Design firm focused on Vegan Design.  Walden Interiors helps their clients transform their space to meet the changes in their lives whether it is an empty nester looking to downsize or newlyweds starting a family.  No stranger to life transitions, Risha has a depth of comprehension and understanding of how life can change and uses her experience to create a client’s manifestation of their dreams.  Using non-animal products, Risha shows that design can be as beautiful and detailed without cruelty.  Risha believes that one’s home should express the life one wants to live.    Risha is the mother of three very independent young adults who enjoy traveling and cooking together.  Risha was born in Vancouver, Canada and is now settled in New Jersey.  Her goal is to bring an awareness of design’s reliance on animal products and how there are many options available that allow for alternative cruelty-free choices without compromising beauty.     I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Risha: Social Media @WaldenInteriors, walden-interiors.com   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Risha by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies   Get 10% OFF your 5G protection with WaveBlock with code: MARCI at waveblock.com

In this episode, Christian Armstrong and I talk about what life was like for him being diagnosed with Autism as a young child, being told he could never do the things that he wanted to do… specifically play sports or be a normal kid. Christian made the decision that even though his brain was different he was not going to let stereotypes and labels define who he would become!   Christian Armstrong was Diagnosed with autism back in 2001, with doctors setting very low expectations for how much Christian could achieve in his lifetime. From the starting position of not speaking to his own family or classmates back in elementary school, he is now speaking on stages and inspiring people across the country. Christian's story empowers students, teachers, athletes, coaches, and people of all ages; demonstrating that no hurdle or obstacle is too big to overcome.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Christian: ChristianMotivates.com or Facebook – Christian.Armstrong.3150   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Christian by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies