Never Ever Give Up Hope
Episodes
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blogging -- from the Expert
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Maccarelli created BeyondYourBlog.com and is a recognized expert on going from personal blogger to published writer. Beyond Your Blog offers ...
Powerful Pressence Begins with Acute Self Awareness
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kristie Kennedy is a Licensed Image Enhancement Consultant and a Certified Women's Worth and Wellness Expert, who provides confidence and clarity coa...
It's Not Happening TO You, it's happening FOR you
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Kidawski has a Bachelors in Social Science and a Masters in Kinesiology. He has been a strength coach for 18 years and has trained Navy SEALs a...
You Never Know What Can Happen Until You Try
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Craren is a relational expert with a Master's in Counseling and the founder of Craren Mediation Services. She educates the public by provi...
There is Always Hope after Loss
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Gibson is a writer, speaker and Joy Coach. Although she experienced intense trauma in her life, she has learned how to choose joy after grief...
From Fear to Love - Your Inner Journey Home
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Belinda Bennetts is a passionate author and inspirational coach who helps others overcome their self-constructed limitations. Belinda was born in Z...
Dare to Blossom - Rediscover Yourself
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Lunnan is a life coach and an author of four books . She lives on the coast of North Cornwall, in the far south west of the U.K. In 1994, s...
You Can Rise Above Any Circumstances to Realize Your Dreams
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid Schoenfelder is a singer and songwriter whose latest album release "Kiss the Dirt" is about the struggles we can go through in life. ...
Get Rid of Your Baggage - Once and for All
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Julio Caba is an author, Ph.D. student and business owner. Julio was raised in one of the worst neighborhoods in New York, Washington Heights. Dr...
The Secret to a Better Marriage
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Poppy Smith is an international speaker, multi-published author, teacher, mentor and spiritual coach. Her goal is to encourage women to thrive in ...
PREPARE TO BE SHOCKED - Her only Thread to Survival
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
CeeCee James has written a series of memoirs that you will never be able to forget. Absolutely. Guaranteed. During her interview, I was at a los...
5 Keys to Happiness
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Vermeulen is a motivational speaker and coach who suffered from severe depression. In his interview, he shares how to take control of yo...
Fear, Anger, Sadness -- They are all Tied up with Love
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Lund is a professor and writer who is currently working on a memoir about her relationship with her disabled brother, Gavin who suffers wi...
Great Love is Worthy of Great Sorrow - Give Yourself Time to Heal
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Dykstra is a captivating national speaker and author of The Widow Wore Pink. Melissa was on top of the world and 'had it all.' She trav...
Life is the Most Fragile Gift of All
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Weaver is an author and Licensed Clinical Social worker who has committed her work to helping others. She is a facilitator of grief suppor...
Would You Like a Mind and Money Makeover?
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Millie Leung is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker. Her passions are in entrepreneurship, financial education, and wom...
Exchanging Hurt for Hope
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Exchanging hurt for hope is Dr. Sheryl Giesbrecht's focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio personality, author of three books, and a ...
Do You Know What a Surthrivor is?
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lost, alone, hopeless are words that were part of this little girl's life. But Marnie Grundman would not accept that life and chose to be not only ...
How to Recognize an Abused Child
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Gray is a licensed mental health counselor, minister, author, and speaker. She travels extensively speaking at women's conferences, jails, and ...
What You Do May Fail - but YOU Did Not Fail
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Damon DaRil Nailer is a multi-talented inspirational communicator, speaker, music producer, songwriter, recording artist, author and business owner. ...
Doing It -- That is What Counts and What Will Make the Difference
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Wellington is an award-winning children's television creator, a successful technology-media entrepreneur, an author of the Four-Star Diet and a...
Follow Your Passion - Follow Your Heart
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Graham started playing the piano at the age of 4 four years old making up her own compositions. Leah was raised by her grandmother and music be...
Happiness is Not Something You Chase, It is Something You Can Create
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Massan is a life coach and a writer who has been featured in LifeHack, Womanitely, HER magazine, Huffington Post, Elite Daily and featured in th...
Courage is Fear Turned Inside Out and Fleeing Forward
15 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
S. T. Wilkinson lost everything after a debilitating car crash: health, job, social network, abilities, stability, joy, income and......the list g...
Can You Survive the Pain of Losing a Child?
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mary L. Schmidt is an artist and author of 12 books, including her inspiring memoir When Angels Fly. When you listen to her interview, it will gri...
Why Not You? Why Not Now?
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Horkey is a professional writer and online business marketing consultant with a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Her pas...
How You Can Move from Broken to Beautiful
24 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yvonne Ortega is a bilingual professional speaker, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and the author of Moving from Broken to Beautiful: 9 Life Les...
How To Create Your Own Luck - When Preparation Meets Opportunity
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Reggie R. Padin is an author, speaker, and executive coach. His academic credentials include a Master of Divinity and an MBA in Organizational ...
How to Take Control of Your Money Instead of Your Money Controlling You
17 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"When the pain of staying in debt is greater than the pain of changing your spending - that is when you will make a change." Lauren Gruetman Lauren ...
Is There a Chance that an Abusive Mother can Change?
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Collard Miller is an author, counselor and international speaker. Her books include Never Ever Be the Same: A New You Starts Today. K...
You Can Get Out of that Rut Dragging You Down
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Ann Sullivan is known as a revolutionary and works with organizations that want to create a workplace environment where people are producti...
How You Can Cope After the Death of Your Child
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On April 1, 2000, while Angela was in Japan on military duty, her husband and four children were involved in a fatal car crash. The Alexander's car ...
Eventually Your Tears of Memories Will Turn into Smiles
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Mitton has worked in video and film production for the past 30 years. But the story he wants to share here will touch your heart for it involv...
CrocodileMothers Eat Their Young
20 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alan has a BA in Political Science and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut Law School. He has practiced law for 35 years and w...
Do You Know What the Design and Purpose is for Your Life?
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Damien Horne writes, sings, plays instruments, acts and....serves. He is a member of Nashville's infamous Muzik Mafia as well as the chart-topping c...
How to See With Your Heart
13 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Perez Eckles is an author, international speaker, radio host, life coach and the founder of JC Empowerment. As a blind woman, she is the last ...
How to Replace the Lies You May Be Hearing with the Truth
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dena Dyer is a writer, speaker, teacher who has written eight books and hundreds of articles. Dena went through soul-crushing depression after her...
Be Kind to Yourself
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Joyce Ross, author, editor, and keynote speaker is a co-founder of Kindness Is Key, Training and Publishing Inc., the home of Heartmind Wisdom Inspi...
100 Years from Now, it Will Matter that You Made a Difference in the Life of a Child
30 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Cohen has a Masters Degree in education and has taught both in elementary school and middle school as a language arts instructor. She was ...
They Who Know the Deepest Sorrow, Know the Greatest Joy
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Mongan is a speaker, blogger and author of over 40 books. She is the founder of Little Pink Dress Ministry. She is co-host of the weekly ra...
Think Better Thoughts - Have A Better Future
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Kater, online video course instructor and author, is known as a master in reinventing oneself and is dedicated to helping others, particularly...
Practical Tips for Anyone Who Has Been Laid Off
16 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kaarto is the author of two books, Help for the Laid Off and Hope for the Laid Off. As a single mom for almost 20 years, Mary was inspired to...
How to Heal Your Past - An Insider's Guide on Relationships
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Roxanne Derhodge is a Psychotherapist, Author, and Keynote Speaker whose expertise is in relationships. Roxanne is a trusted psychotherapist, advi...
Getting Through What You Can't Get Over
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Brooks, CPT, CLTF, CCS is someone who MOTIVATES others to dynamic break-throughs. Blending mind, heart, body, and spirit as an inspirationa...
How to Turn Your Pain Into Power
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Doreen Hanna is passionate to fulfill her mission statement. She looks for every opportunity to guide women, of all ages, on a journey to discover t...
Conning the Elderly out of their Lifetime Savings
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Barney, widow of the former CEO for Wendy's restaurant, is the only child of an alcoholic father, a victim of physical and emotional abuse by he...
Reprograming Your Mind for Success
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Amos' story will motivate you to break free from negative thinking, depression, and anxiety. When Ben was two years old, he was run over by a dru...
You Have the Potential of Learning to Love Yourself
21 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Pendlebury is a public health researcher with degrees in nutrition, health sciences (BSc), and psychology (MSs). Through her website,...
How To Beat Cancer Against the Odds
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marion M. Pyle's drive for excellence, artistic creativity, and leadership development have been the life forces propelling her through award-winni...
Do You Believe Truth is Universal?
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You will find that Pamela Christian's books are very different from what you might expect. In the first book of the series, she dissects the top ...
Failure is Never an Option
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Hill is an active blogger at AccidentallyAllison. Allison's story is one that many people can relate to-- love lost. She shares about her qu...
Struggling With Family Secrets and Broken Relationships?
07 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Ashwell worked as a childcare officer, administrator and support tutor in university education and a counselor. She is also a member of the l...
Have You Considered Being A Romance Novelist?
30 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Owens has been a writer since she was a little girl. After 298 rejections from literary agents, she never gave up. In 2013, she was able...
H.O.P.E. Here's One Possible Expectation
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Rodwell: former soldier, university teacher, hostage survivor, speaker and songwriter, is the longest held Australian captive outside war. Fo...
Overcoming Fear on the Road to Stardom
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nancie Schipper is a 15-year-old singer and songwriter. She started playing music at six years old, performing at the age of nine and was playing pu...
The Will to Live - A Daughter's Story
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Darcy Leech was born to Jo Lyn Bartz, who genetically carried myotonic muscular dystrophy. Darcy's brother, Dustin, was born with the same dise...
There is no excuse for bullying - EVER
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Perrett lives in Australia and is the mother of six children. She is currently writing a book on changing the law giving more rights for pare...
If You Are Not Stretching and Growing, You Are Not Really Living
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Stolpe is an author and active blogger. Jon Stolpe's Stretched is focused on "stretching" and challenging others to get out of their comfort zon...
When Aging Parents Die, Sibling Rivalry Lives
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Carroll, former educator and educational publisher has written a book on a subject that is not easy for families to discuss. The subject is ...
It's NOT Failure - It's A Lesson
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Glenda Thomas is a relationship and marriage coach who had brain aneurysm surgery May 2015. In her memoir, The Next Chapter: Glenda's Brain Aneurysm...
I Deserved the Abuse......And Other Lies
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Roxanne Fawley went from longing for death to loving life, from debilitating depression to being extremely happy. In Roxanne's memoir But I Like I...
Were You Part of A Drug Company's Dirty Little Secret?
02 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shirley Ledlie wrote her memoir, Naked in the Wind -Chemo, Hair loss, and Deceit as a result of an unexpected battle she had to fight. She was diagno...
If You Have Been Bullied - You Are Not Alone
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Teen Idol and pop star Meredith O'Connor is an anti-bullying icon who first rose to fame when her debut single "Celebrity" went viral on Youtube with ...
The Lighter Side to Vision Loss
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Bovaird is a ghostwriter, an author, educator and inspirational speaker. She is an animal advocate and rescuer, working with domestic and intern...
Love and Redemption: Overcoming Guilt and Moving On
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie C. Romero, M.A., taught English as a Second Language in northern Virginia for seventeen years. She and her partner retired from full-time tea...
How to Save Money on Things We Use Everyday
19 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Seegobin is a blogger who teaches people how to save money on things we use every day. Her blog's focus is on ways to spend smarter and how to...
Yes, You Can Laugh Your Way Through Cancer
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Being diagnosed with cancer can be frightening, but it also gives you license to get away with a lot of things you wouldn't do otherwise. Laugh With...
Be Assured: There is Triumph After Pain
12 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Phyllis Clemmons is a best-selling author of several books. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's in Management, Hum...
Give Yourself Permission to be Real
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Forster is the founder of Women That Lead, an organization designed to help professional women achieve some really groovy things. Jenna is an ...
When You Know Better, You Do Better
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Hill is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Robyn has her own pr...
Tips On How To Start A Writing Career
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Lavender is an award-winning best-selling author of 22 books, including Second Chance Heart. She has been writing for over 20 years in a vari...
The Most Beautiful People are Often Those Who Have Suffered the Greatest
27 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Goodman is a published author, grief counselor and inspirational speaker. Her memoir is entitled, In the Cleft, Joy Comes in the Mourning, whic...
Do You Know What You were Meant to do? Are You Doing It
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dianna Corcoran, Australian-born singer, guitar player, song writer, producer, musical entrepreneur and two time Golden Guitar winner in the Australia...
Did You Know You Can Love Yourself Inspite of Your Abuse?
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Hope Kitwana wrote her memoir, Breaking my Silence, to share her powerful story but also in hopes of comforting those who have suffered in silenc...
The Cancer Olympics is Everyone's Worst Nightmare
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robin McGee is a Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has taught at the university level and has published in professional journals in the fi...
Teach Yourself How to Love and Forgive YOURSELF
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lane Cobb is an author, speaker, and a life and wellness coach. Certified by Coaches Training Institute, WellCoaches, LLC, and International Coac...
Think You Are Indestructible? What happens When Your Life is Put on Hold?
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
MaryLee MacDonald is an award-winning author, writing coach with a Master's in English/Creative Writing, and a caregiver advocate. She thought she wa...
Build your Personal Brand to Leave a Legacy and a Life Purpose Fulfilled
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Clare McAlaney, a best-selling author, has had a variety of careers before she found her true calling. She was a policewoman who later became a pro...
Helping You Reach Your Goals and Success as a Writer
30 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Sproles is an author, speaker, managing editor for Straight Street Books and SonRise Devotionals. She is the executive editor and co-founder f...
Paying the Price for Fame and Living to Tell the Tale
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Christoffels, an author of No Glory For Me, was Australia's first registered, professional, female boxer, dual UNDEFEATED Victorian Cham...
Nothing Destroys Hope More Than Shame/Guilt
23 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lois Hollis entered the world of Open Heart Surgery as a registered nurse 50 years ago. She went on to help develop one of the first Kidney Hemodial...
YOU Can Have Optimum Health and Super Intelligence Wellness
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kay Kei has a BC in Geophysics and a MS from Berkeley School of Engineering. She is a certified Herb Practitioner and Soul Coach and a best-selling ...
PREPARE to be shocked -- Hope was her only thread to survival
16 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CeeCee James has written a series of memoirs that you will never be able to forget. Absolutely. Guaranteed. In her interview, I was at a loss for w...
As Bad As Things Are - They Could Always Be WORSE....Never Give Up
09 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Dion has had an astounding career as a musician, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker. But the story of what made this musician great ...
In the Blink of an Eye, Her Life Changed Forever - A Mother's Love
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Collins, an award-winning author of With Angels Wings, has degrees in psychology and nursing. But, in the blink of an eye, she had to leave...
I'm Not Stupid - Just Disabled
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wolfgang Wolf was a freelance copywriter and co-founder of Ogilvy and Mather Direct as well as their Creative Director. In 1990, his life made ...
When the Rescued becomes the Rescuer
28 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McLaurine is a writer, a poet and a contributing blogger at Huffington Post. She survived a torturous childhood sexual abuse by her father but ...
Dream, Believe, Take Action!
25 Nov 2015
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Petra Monaco is a survivor. She endured abuse and extreme trauma which made her the strong woman she is today. She is an author of two memoirs -...
How To Become Your Best Self By Finding Your Passion
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Crass, Owner of GST Fitness and Wellness, is a leading expert in the area of fitness, nutrition, & spiritual health. She is a personal traine...
You CAN, You SHOULD, and if you're BRAVE enough....YOU WILL
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marquita Herald is an inspirational author of Resilient Living -- Build Inner Strength and Master Life's Challenges with Confidence and Courage. ...
When You Wrap Up your Past, you'll Unwrap a Perfect Present
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Starling is an author, artist and boxer. He is passionate about marine conservation and boxing which are central themes in his upcoming novel. ...
They Sold Everything They Owned to Rescue 5 Horses from Unknown Fate
11 Nov 2015
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At twenty-six Jackie’s fiancé died and shattered her heart, her world crumbled. Leaving behind a loving family, a great career and fashionable ho...
Flat and Fabulous - After the Mastectomy
07 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Tryon is an author, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. Her book, Dear Sister, Today is..., is her personal journey through the various...
Here's How Parents and Teachers CAN Make a Difference
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Blanchard grew up in East Hartford under rough conditions. He learned how to fight on the street and later used that knowledge to become a s...
Be Active, Be Social, Be Engaged, Be Purposeful, and Be Complicated
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Curran drew on her experience successfully overcoming a traumatic brain injury to become an expert on maximizing brain function through lifestyle...
Trapped: My Life with Cerebral Palsy
28 Oct 2015
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Fran Macilvey is an author and motivational speaker. Her first book, Trapped, tells the story of her life with cerebral palsy. Fran was born pr...
A Life Lived with Regret is Not a Life Well Lived
24 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Elaine Scott is a transformational speaker, corporate trainer and life coach who specializes in helping individuals turn their someday dreams i...
Transition your mindset and you transition your entire life
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Glenda Oakley Cook is a Transition Strategist, Leadership Coach, and Market Place Mentor. Utilizing her experiences as an Army “Brat,” former...
Nothing can rescue you until you decide to rescue yourself
17 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Pooler spent the first 18 years of her life in a loving, supportive family. The next 25 years were engulfed in the abyss of two abusive marri...
One Woman Inspiring Others - Make Your Mess Your Message
14 Oct 2015
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Jamaican born Claudette Esterine studied International Relations at Kiev State University in the Ukraine and then theological studies at Newman Theol...