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Joan's story is about empowering others to write and complete their novels.  She shares these nuggets of life wisdom: what you do, matters focus on what you love to do you do not need outside affirmation or permission you are entitled to 'do the work' perseverance is key focus on your key objective “What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny.” https://joandempsey.com  tags:  Joan, Dempsey, writer, author, novelist, writing, teaching, This, Is, How, It, Happens, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com   

Sean's frustration with his work environment and the lack of creativity were catalysts for him to become more comfortable in his own skin and come to a place of more gender balance.  He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: stop being right and be more curious break down the walls that keep us separate access all of you learn who you are be who you are authentically become more unfiltered relax your ego don't be afraid of how others will respond find the strength in our voice and courage to walk in our paths listen for the signs listen to your heart we get messages all the time of where we are called to be have the courage in walking the path of your journey let go of need to know how things will play out listen to your inner knowing https://soulfulfacilitator.com  tags:  Sean, Harvey, Chief, Compassion, Officer, Master, Facilitator, Leadership, Consultant, Symponia, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com   

Ron empowers others to see potential they have, may have taken for granted and/or may be hidden for them. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: events in our lives can be turned to good every problem contains within it a seed of equivalent or greater benefit we can't change the past sometimes you just need to figure out how to get through the next step you're not meant to do it alone ... ask for help we have the choice for how we respond to things be a victor instead of a victim ask yourself "where can I build my power?" https://price-associates.com  tags: Ron, Price, Founder, President, CEO, business, advisor, executive, coach, speaker, author, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

You've got to check to Marilyn's empowering story on how she found her belonging in the circle of life. After her divorce and the feeling that her family had crumbled, she submerged herself in nature to find a sense of belonging. Marilyn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - the arts are connected to what's going on inside of us - we are part of nature - we find our deepest belonging in nature - pay attention to our intuition - nature creates and destroys - view life as a circle, not as an end - honor the endings of life - let yourself grieve as long and much as you need to grieve - be tuned into the seasons of life - stay with your authentic self https://www.marilynhagar.com  tags: Marilyn, Hagar, writer, author, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

When Veronica was 8, she and her 3 siblings were abducted by their American father from her homeland of the Philippines. As an older sibling, she played the role of caretaker to her younger siblings. After 4 years, Veronica's mother was able to find her children and move them out. Even though her mom struggled to raise 4 children on her own, she taught Veronica to be a warrior, express kindness and never lose hope. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - you are valuable - you are strong - don't let go of your belief system - never give up - you can fix anything with kindness - think well of yourself - you can't give your power away - be kind - take care of your health - don't be swayed by those around you - be of service to others https://veronicaslaughter.com tags: Veronica, Slaughter, writer, author, Have, You, Seen, These, Children, Hawaii, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

Growing up, Sharon felt she had no future, because girls were discouraged from attending college. Her future felt pointless. Sharon ran away from home with her older sister at the age of 16. At first, the hippie movement in California was wonderful, but she realized that it wasn't what she thought it would be. Sharon was very depressed and felt suicidal. Then, she read a book, which helped her envision a place where there's love and caring for one another. This gave Sharon hope and inspiration. She wanted to grab life and live it. Sharon realized that society's expectations of women's roles was most likely the root of her unhappiness. She felt empowered, because she didn't have to follow those rules. Sharon expanded herself to go in new directions. She shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - give life a try - expand yourself and go in new directions - life has a lot of opportunities for you - connect with people https://sharondukett.com  https://www.facebook.com/sharondukettauthor  https://www.instagram.com/sharon.dukett  tags: Sharon, Dukett, writer, author, No, Rules, Memoir, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com  

Tina shares a story of her family's difficult migration to the US to ultimately become US Citizens. She realizes that none of this would be possible without compassionate Americans stepping outside their comfort zones to help them. Tina feels so proud and thankful to be considered a part of the American fabric. She shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - love has no language - we are a nation of immigrants - never give me - let's pray about it - love each other - forgive each other - if we choose not to give up, then there's hope - humble yourself and ask for help - there is good in people https://www.seminolethebook.com seminolethebook@gmail.com  tags: Tina, Siemens, writer, author, Seminole, Texas, Some, People, Never, Give, Up, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com   

David found himself to be motherless within seconds of birth. He went to an orphanage, foster care and was eventually adopted. David was open to possibilities as he was trying to 'find his way' through life. He went on a journey of self-discovery and identity. Initially, David was reluctant to search for reunion with his biological family. However, the search and writing enabled him to reflect on who he was. David shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - be willing to take a life risk to find your way - be open to the experience - be open to be discovered by your biological parents - never underestimate your ability to achieve your dreams - be prepared to discover and test your limits - be open to chance - chance will present itself to you if you're open to it - find a way to express your creative self - separate yourself from what you do - be optimistic https://www.ipoz.biz  https://www.facebook.com/MyPlanetsReunionMemoir  reiter@ipoz.biz  tags: David, Reiter, writer, author, publisher, CEO, ipoz, poetry, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

Mary Jane escaped from her emotionally and physically abusive spouse. She remarried, but unfortunately she lost her second spouse to pancreatic cancer. Mary Jane felt moments of despair, but by asking for help and using her inner tools, she began to rebuild herself back up. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - you are not defined by your reality - continue to have hope, - in the midst of despair, you've got to have hope - love always last and will sustain you - you are stronger than you think - don't give up - rely on those things to give yourself courage - the end is never the end - ask for help https://maryjaneblack.com/  tags: Mary, Jane, Black, writer, author, she, rode, a, harley, memoir, love, motorcycles, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

Elena's spouse was diagnosed with AIDS and died of complications. Also, she was a pediatric nurse at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Elena felt burnt out, washed out, wiped out and was drowning. She was looking for a way to renew her own energy and find new connections. Elena returned to a place she visited 20 years earlier, filled with positive energy and spirit. This enabled her to share her experience and expertise. Being actively involved in AIDS quilt projects enabled Elena to nourish her spirit and strength. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - turn loss into sharing - the act of sharing is powerful - writing provides creativity, release and expression - you never know what the simple of sharing will give birth to - seek ways to nourish your life - find a trusted friend and share your experience - telling your story can be the beginning of a healing process https://elenaschwolsky.com/  https://www.facebook.com/elenaschwolskywriter/  tags: Elena, Schwolsky, writer, author, nurse, educator, activist, Waking, in, Havana, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

Tyra's father passed away, when she was 9. Her spouse died in Vietnam and she was left with a 2 year old daughter. Tyra was diagnosed with clinical depression. She got the help she needed and found a supportive community. Tyra never forgets the sensitivity and love that was shown to her. Today, she makes a difference in the lives of others by telling her stories. Tyra shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - we're more alike than different - write your story and make a difference http://tyramanning.com/  https://www.facebook.com/tyra.manning.56  https://www.facebook.com/drtyramanning/  manningtl@icloud.com  manningtl@earthlink.com  tags: Tyra, Manning, writer, author, speaker, memoir, Where, the, Water, Meets, the, Sand, Your, Turn, Ways, to, Celebrate, Life, Through, Storytelling, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com   

As a mother to two young children, Sande went through a divorce. She felt disconnect. Sande sought help from a community of like-minded people. She knew she had to change herself and become strong. Sande noticed that a new part of her life was beginning. She felt fulfilled while reconnecting with her creativity, poetry and art work. Sande shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - writing helps us to see the light - challenge your fears - life can be beautiful - believe in yourself - know your heart - speak to those that you trust - you don't need to go through it alone https://www.sandeboritzberger.com/  https://www.facebook.com/sandeboritzberger  https://twitter.com/ezwriter25  tags: Sande, Boritz, Berger, writer, author, Split, Level, The, Sweetness, novel, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com 

This is a special episode of “Message to Dad” about integrity. My dad lives in a dementia care nursing home. I’ve been struggling to stay connected with him. So, I figured that he might enjoy receiving these personal recorded messages from me. I hope you enjoy them too. tags: message, to, dad, stories, that, empower, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com 

As a former US Marine tasked with locating explosive devices, Akshay experienced Post Traumatic Stress, depression and drug/alcohol addiction. He studied neuroscience as he was fascinated by it. Akshay learned that he is not defined by a disorder and refuses to accept it. His divorce caused him to break his sobriety. He decided to go 'within' on inward journey. So, Akshay spent 7 days in complete darkness, stillness and silence. Confronting his struggles, suffering and pain brought closer to bliss and enlightenment. Akshay shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - we transcend what is - seek out your fears - our greatness, bliss and enlightenment reside on the other side of pain - we cannot fully experience the light until we've gone into the dark - self transcendence is the essence of enlightenment - conscious stillness is necessary for our growth - develop a positive experience with adversity and pain - remove your attachment of your self identity to the experience of the challenge - be with what is, but do not become what is - serve others - find your 'worthy struggle' - you're not defined by your pain https://fearvana.com  tags:  Akshay, Nanavati, Fearvana, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com   

This is a special episode of "Message to Dad" about integrity.  My dad lives in a dementia care nursing home. I've been struggling to stay connected with him. So, I figured that he might enjoy receiving these personal recorded messages from me. I hope you enjoy them too. tags: message, to, dad, stories, that, empower, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com 

When her daughter was convicted to a life sentence in prison without parole, it impacted Bonnie's life and she found herself in a dark place. However, spending time in nature and appreciating the tiny miracles of life helped her survive. Bonnie shares the following nuggets of wisdom: - look at your situation in a different light - turn your perspective around - look for the positives - there are blessings that can come out of an ordeal - there's always someone that is less fortunate than you http://bonnieshirst.com/  https://www.facebook.com/BonnieSHirst  tags: Bonnie, Hirst, writer, author, Test, of, Faith, Surviving, my, daughter's, life, sentence, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com

This is a special episode of "Message to Dad". My dad lives in a dementia care nursing home. I've been struggling to stay connected with him. So, I figured that he might enjoy receiving these personal recorded messages from me. I hope you enjoy them too. tags: message, to, dad, stories, that, empower, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

While walking back to her university dorm building, Karen was assaulted at knife point. She managed to escape, physically unharmed. However, the assault traumatized Karen. She experienced periods of peace and power, but her life unravelled again, when her marriage was dying, she experienced financial loss and her mother was slipping into dementia. These additional sources of trauma caused her to slip back into anxiety and PTSD. Writing about it required her to excavate and evaluate her feelings. What Karen discovered in the process was life altering and she came to learn a lot about herself. Today, she is a lot kinder to herself and has established better coping mechanisms. Karen shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - be kind to yourself - be mindful of the story you're telling yourself internally - adjust your self talk to something more gentle - make necessary life adjustments - ask for help - seek therapy http://stefanokaren.com  https://soundcloud.com/rarebirdlit/sets/karen-stefano  tags: Karen, Stefano, writer, author, What, A, Body, Remembers, radio, show, podcast, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com  

Having experienced life setbacks, Meryl chose not to allow herself to be stuck or feel like a victim. She reinvented herself multiple times and enabled herself to be empowered. Meryl shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - practice the 3 Rs: reinvent yourself, be resilient and stay relevant - get yourself a project - nothing is permanent - everything is temporary - we are one family of human beings - we should strive not to treat people as 'others' - believe in yourself - you have to greenlight yourself - keep trying - it's all about perspective - every knock is a boost - if you look for it, there's always something else https://merylain.com https://www.facebook.com/MerylAinAuthor  tags:  Meryl, Ain, writer, author, speaker, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com