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“If we start and end our day with hope, and sprinkle hope throughout, we will be continually motivated to accomplish all our dreams.”
-Soraya
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“Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of Hope” with Soraya
Get a Big Dose of Hope in Just 30 Minutes!
Hope, along with the courage and confidence that arise from that hope, can be yours! For just 30 minutes, listen to each of these lifechanging stories of hope told by ordinary people who overcame life’s obstacles. Soraya engages people from various backgrounds who tell their inspiring stories of how they overcame challenges that wonderfully and often amazingly transformed their lives. She collects and enthusiastically shares their stories with the goal of encouraging, inspiring, and convincing you that we should all believe in, hope for, and work towards a better future for ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world.
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“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”
— Robert H. Schuller
Ep. #32 - Nancy McKay Shares Her Inspirational Story of How She Overcame Addiction and Health Challenges to Now Assist Other Women in Overcoming Theirs Through Counseling and Equus Coaching
Have you heard about equus coaching? My guest Nancy McKay is a former alcoholic and cancer survivor who is using her knowledge and experiences to assist others.
Ep. #29 - Australian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Steve Killelea Shares His Journey of Hope in Advancing Peace Initiatives Throughout the World
Can anyone truly understand what peace is and promote its development all over the world? My guest Steve Killelea is determined to do just that and gives us hope that thriving peaceful societies are definitely attainable.
Ep. #28 – Children’s Author and Dog Lover Lisa Wiehebrink Shares Her Story of Helping to Build Character in Children and Healthy Partnerships Between Children and Their Pets
Did you know that how children treat their pets is often an indication of their compassion, kindness, and empathy? Mother, children’s author, and dog lover Lisa Wiehebrink shares how she strives to inspire children to develop kindness, compassion, and empathy toward others through her books about dogs.
Ep. #27 – Biologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss Shares Her Personal Story of Hope and How We Can Rewire Our Brains to go From Being Fearful to Being Fearless
Did you know that our brains are built for survival and not happiness? Biologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss shares how personal tragedies propelled her to break patterns and behaviors that held her back due to fear and a desire to “stay safe”.