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THE ONES WHO DARED PODCAST Elevating stories of courage. You can listen to some of the most interesting stories of courage, powerful life lessons, and aha moments. Featuring interviews with leaders, pioneers and people who have done hard things. I hope these stories help pave the path for you to live out your courageous life.

43. Becoming a Compelling Storyteller | Matthew Dicks

Have you ever considered the transformative power within your everyday stories? Matthew Dicks – the mastermind behind the art of storytelling, uncovers the secrets of creating compelling stories from his bestselling book called Storyworthy.

In this episode, Matthew shares what constitutes a story, how to begin and end a story, and much more.

Matthew also teaches us his 'Homework for Life' technique, a daily ritual that involves documenting the most story-worthy moment of each day. This practice uncovers the hidden depths within the seemingly inconsequential moments of life, transforming them into a wellspring of narrative potential. By engaging in this practice, storytellers can enhance their craft, preserve memories, and slow down the perceived passage of time, affirming that each day is indeed memorable.

Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Other Mother, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, and Twenty-one Truths About Love, as well as the nonfiction titles Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. He is an elementary school teacher, a storyteller, a marketing and storytelling consultant, a speaking coach, a blogger, and a wedding DJ.

Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and weekly podcasts. His stories have also appeared on PBS's Stories From the Stage.

Matthew is also the co-founder and artistic director of SpeakUp, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, religious institutions, and school districts worldwide.

Link to Matthew Dicks:


https://matthewdicks.com/






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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400
42. Resilience in Entrepreneurship & Life: Amy Lacey's Journey from Lupus to a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Cali'flour Foods Founder | Amy Lacey

Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016, after being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy launched Cali’flour Foods and introduced the first cauliflower pizza crust to the market when only a head of cauliflower could be found in grocery stores. The brand took the food industry by storm, going from farmers markets to grocery stores across America, and spearheading what would become a billion dollar industry category.

Cali’flour was the number 1 pizza crust sold on Amazon for 16 months straight from 2018-2019. The product won several awards including KeHE Best New Product in 2018 and was featured in Food and Beverage Magazine, OK! Magazine, GQ, Good Housekeeping, as well as one of “Whoopi’s Favorite Things” on The View.

The products were also seen at the ESPY, Teen Choice, the Emmys, NY Food Show, as well as many other traditional food shows. Amy sold the majority of Cali’Flour in late 2019 and became one of the top 1% of women business owners to exit a company with an 8 figure deal.

Amy is now trailblazing the path towards a brand new innovative health and wellness product with her new company, Beyond Medicine, founded in 2023. This new company is on a mission to highlight one of the world’s greatest superfoods that most people don’t even know exists yet.

She is introducing a new category of superfood to the market and paving the way for a new era of self-care and wellbeing that prioritizes the body’s natural ability to be and stay healthy while enhancing the immune system’s armor against disease and illness.

Up next alongside Beyond Medicine, Amy continues to collect her vast knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship into courses and programmes that make e-commerce easy for entrepreneurs.

Her philanthropic mission includes supporting women founders, and she continues to be incredibly passionate about being involved in non-profit organizations that support children with cancer and fighting against the sex trade. When she’s not innovating the next industry shaking product, you’ll find Amy at her home in Melbourne, Florida with her husband, her 3 children and their new puppy.

Amy opens up about her journey to resilience in business and how embracing forgiveness can pave the way for success in your entrepreneurial endeavors.

Don't miss this insightful episode filled with practical wisdom and guidance from someone who has faced challenges head-on and is eager to reveal her path to triumph. Learn how to attain freedom and success in your own life.

Amy has generously attached a link for the listeners to try a 4-day supply of Mixed Berry Blast Soursop Gummies: immune-boosting powers of the unusual and exotic Soursop fruit. These antioxidant-packed treats are the first of their kind, specially crafted to revitalize your cells and enhance your immunity.

Click on the link for your free sample here:
https://www.soursopnutrition.com/discount/svetka-sopsample24?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmixed-berry-blast-soursop-gummies-sample-pack



Guest links:

www.heyamylacey.com
https://www.instagram.com/heyamylacey/
https://www.instagram.com/soursopnutrition/

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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400
41. How to identify your calling and share your gifts with the world | Julie Cantrell

JULIE CANTRELL is a multiple award-winning, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, editor, creative writing instructor, TEDx speaker, and ghostwriter.

She went from someone who was told by her teacher "Whatever you do, do not waste your scholarship on writing you will never make it as a writer." Julie had to rediscover the gift within herself and the desire to be a writer.

Today, her readers contact her to let her know that Julies novels have changed or saved their lives.

So, what gift do you have that you are robbing the rest of us? Maybe the negative voices shut down your confidence of becoming who you were called to be.

In this episode, Julie also shared her writing processes, her favorite authors and how we can develop our gifts and calling to share with the world.

Julie also, served as editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review and has received the Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Arts Fellowship, the Rivendell Writers Colony Mary Elizabeth Nelson Fellowship, the Pat Conroy Writer’s Residency Fellowship, and the Fairhope Center for Writing Arts Residency.

Her novels have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and have been featured in Top Reads lists by LitHub, Redbook, Southern Living Magazine, REAL SIMPLE, BookBub, HuffPost, USA TODAY (HEA), and more. As a novelist, she’s received two Christy Awards, two Carol Awards, and the Mississippi Library Association Fiction Award. She was named a short-list finalist twice for the Mississippi Arts & Letters Fiction Award as well as a two-time short-list finalist for the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize.

In addition to her work with survivors of abuse and her service as a literacy advocate, she’s a member of the Tall Poppy Writers, an organization that promotes the power of story and elevates female voices. With published works across a diverse range of genres and numerous languages, Julie currently writes, teaches, and edits fulltime from her home in Houston, Texas where she finds great pleasure in helping to shepherd other people’s stories to shelves.


You can find Julie Cantrell at:

Juliecantrell.com




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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0400
40. Jordan Jonas | Wilderness survival, building mental resilience and lessons from the ALONE show

In Jordan Jonas' interview he talks about the challenges that equipped him for surviving 77 days alone in the Canadian Arctic, ultimately winning the sixth season of the History Channel's reality TV show "Alone." Their conversation covers topics ranging from experiences on "Alone," living in Siberia with the Natives, and wilderness training to his most transformative book, and the history of his ancestors. We delve into how his passion for adventure and survival shaped his positive and resilient mindset.


This is an episode you will not want to miss!


Jordan Jonas links:

https://www.jordanjonas.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hobojordo/

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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500
39. Making the Transition from a 9-5 Employee to Entrepreneur and Building a Thriving Community | Erin Carpenter

Erin Carpenter gained national publicity after her and her husband renovated a run-down laundromat and transformed it into a thriving community hub in Charleston, SC. Which led them to being interviewed on Good Morning America, being featured on Yahoo In The Know, Newsweek, Upworthy and more. Erin never expected her quick recap video of the three month remodel process to go viral, and generate over eleven million views.

In this episode Erins shares:

  • Her path and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.
  • The fears she faced when she transitioned out of her nine-to-five job as a video producer into working on renovating real estate and designing beautiful spaces.
  • Ways they found working together as a married couple which suits them best.
  • The investment into the laundry mat, the unexpected challenges they faced and the joys of creating a community space. Including Free Laundry Days!
  • Erin shares her heart for fostering a creative community of women called Arise Creative with the purpose of gathering, collaborating, and championing one another.
  • She shares her tips on what you can do to build a community around you, no matter where you are.


You will not want to miss this encouraging story of Erin Carpenter who is passionate about designing beautiful places, and bringing people together in them.

Guest Link:
https://www.instagram.com/erinv_carpenter/
https://thearisecreative.com/






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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500
38. Addiction, Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit | Graham Hetrick - PART 2

Graham Hetrick who is a Coroner of 34 years and Medical Legal Death Investigator.
Featured on History Channel in the show called History's Greatest Mysteries on an episode of The Escape of John Wilkes Booth. He also has his own show that was originally on Investigation Discovery (ID), later bought out by Amazon called The Coroner - I Speak for the Dead.

This is Graham's second time on The Ones Who Dared podcast. In this episode which is part two on Addiction, Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit.

Graham talks about addiction, the connection of mind, soul and body and spirit. His search for meaning in an uncertain and often painful reality of our world, and how that has led him back to his faith in God.

You can find Graham Hetrick on:

http://www.grahamhetrick.com/

https://www.instagram.com/grahamhetrick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQb9op37OoY&t=43s

https://www.amazon.com/Coroner-I-Speak-Dead/dp/B091JXQ25Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GYMJRCEJ8KU6&keywords=the+coroner+i+speak+for+the+dead&qid=1704743858&sprefix=the+coroner+I+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1

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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500
37. Addiction, Cold Plunge, Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit | Graham Hetrick - PART 1

Graham Hetrick who is a Coroner of 34 years and Medical Legal Death Investigator.
Featured on History Channel in the show called History's Greatest Mysteries on an episode of The Escape of John Wilkes Booth. He also has his own show that was originally on Investigation Discovery (ID), later bought out by Amazon called The Coroner - I Speak for the Dead.

This is Graham's second time on The Ones Who Dared podcast. In this episode which is part one out of 2 episodes.

Graham talks about addiction, cold plunging, the connection of mind, soul and body. His search for meaning in an uncertain and often painful reality of our world, and how that has led him back to his faith in God. Stay tuned for part two of this conversation.

You can find Graham Hetrick on:

http://www.grahamhetrick.com/

https://www.instagram.com/grahamhetrick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQb9op37OoY&t=43s

https://www.amazon.com/Coroner-I-Speak-Dead/dp/B091JXQ25Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GYMJRCEJ8KU6&keywords=the+coroner+i+speak+for+the+dead&qid=1704743858&sprefix=the+coroner+I+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1

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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500
36. Leap of Faith | Courtney Bullard

Courtney dared to take a leap of faith and start a home for young at risk girls in Ghana, Africa while being scared for her own life visiting the country for the first time.

Courtney Bullard has lived in the Tulsa area for over 20 years. Courtney has been involved in ministry to teenage girls since 2001 and is the founder of I.D. Ministries.

In 2011, she felt God calling her to build a home for girls in Ghana, Africa. Together, she and her husband began working to establish The Pearl House. Courtney is a public speaker and co-author of the book, “The Same Page.” Courtney serves as The Pearl House Chief Visionary Officer. In addition to the many girls in Ghana, Courtney loves and adores her two precious daughters at home in Oklahoma.

In this episode you will hear what blind faith looks like through Courtneys journey of opening a home in Africa and now, ten years later it evolved into so much more than just a safe place to heal. Tune in to the episode to hear this inspirational story of a leap of faith.

Guest links:

www.thepearlhouse.org

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Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500
35. My Top 3 Book I read in 2023 | Svetka Popov

“Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled ‘This could change your life’.”
- Helen Exley

Do you enjoy reading books and trying to improve yourself in different areas of life, work or business? In this episode, I'm going to share with you my top three transformative books that I read in the year 2023. Additionally, I will recommend a bonus book for those who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. This bonus book is frequently suggested by people who have achieved financial freedom.

What were your favorite books from the year 2023?
Share in your comments on instagram

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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500
34. Learning to Pivot in Business and Personal Life | Courtney Clark

Courtney Clark is a wife, mother of three young children, a multi entrepreneur, a franchisor and a celebrator of the small wins in life. Together with her husband, they run a successful real estate investing company with 55 rental doors and now have flipped over 70 homes in Utah. She is the co-founder of Set The Stage, a home staging and home furnishings company that she and her partner successfully franchised at the beginning of 2023 and now have over 15 territories and counting. Growth, connections and relationships are her passions and purpose in life.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Courtney's path to business, learning to pivot when challenges arise and why personal growth equals growth in business.
  • She also shares her hard earned lessons of personal development and learning to lean into seasons of rest.
  • How her tumultuous childhood became her superpower in entrepreneurship.
  • Find out Courtney's three most impactful books and her best advice.


Guest Links:

www.wesetthestage.com
https://www.instagram.com/heycourtney.clark/
https://www.instagram.com/setthestage_/

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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500
33. Our #1 time thief and what we can do about it | Heath Wilson

Are we scrolling away our lives?
In this episode we talk with Heath Wilson who is the co-founder and CEO of Aro Technology, Inc., a tech company that is creating a new generation of intentional families. An entrepreneur, visionary, culture builder and idea generator, Heath co-founded eVestment prior to Aro, and sold the company to NASDAQ in 2018. His experience in data-driven solutions coupled with his role as a husband and a father of four led Heath to help develop Aro. As co-founder of Aro, he is committed to helping people, companies, and families create healthy relationships with their technology through passionate leadership and expertise. When his phone is in Aro, Heath can be found spending quality time with his wife, Mistye and their 4 teenage children—and yes, they all use Aro, too.

Heath Wilson discusses how their company helps families disconnect from screens and reconnect with each other. They emphasize the importance of giving loved ones undivided attention, share success stories, and provide practical tips for breaking the habit of mindless scrolling.

Check out Aro right now at www.goaro.com

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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500
32. Old-Fashioned on Purpose - The Easier Things Have Gotten, The Unhappier We've Become | Jill Winger

This a fascinating conversation with Jill Winger who is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, one of the foremost homesteading websites since 2010. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life. Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook.

In this episode she talks about:

  • The easier things have gotten, the unhappier we've become, how the conveniences of technology tends to take us away from our roots of working with our hands and cultivating a more meaningful life.

  • Where can one start homesteading if they live in a city apartment?

  • The satisfaction of hard work.

  • Easy ways to start homesteading today.

  • Ownership mindset and how it transformed Jill's life.

  • How to create a more joyful and meaningful life by returning to our roots.



Connect with Jill Winger:
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger




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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400
31. A Voice for Foster Care and Adoption Community | Ann Marie Jones

Ann Marie Jones is a voice for Foster Care and Adoption.

Ann Marie Jones is a passionate advocate for foster care and adoption. Her mission is to help restore families and children, and she has devoted her time and energy to the Bridge-a-Life organization, which provides practical tools for the local and national community.

Ann Marie is co-founder and board member at Bridge a Life, is a trust based relational intervention (TBRI) practitioner and also serves on the Board of Directors at the Safe Children Coalition which serves the 12th circuit in the State of Florida.

Danny and Ann Marie Jones are the proud parents of three adopted children: Owen, Lilly and Emma. When they set out on their personal foster care journey, they felt stirred in their hearts to get the local church more involved in the service of foster care.

Danny and Ann Marie are passionate about leading the Church to the front-lines of foster care and orphan care, locally and around the world.
They believe God is changing the world through the power of Jesus Christ, and that wounded children are finding hope, love and purpose as God moves His people to action.

Ann Marie discusses:

-Her path to Foster Care which led to adoption

-The need in the community which prompted her and her husband to launch Bridge-a-Life organization.

-TBRI: trust based relational intervention, and the difference it is making on working through kids with trauma.

-The realities and hardships of being a foster parent to kids who experience trauma.

-Helpful resource she uses and recommends for parents who are in the midst of Foster Care of Adoption.

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https://www.bridgealife.com/

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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400
30. From Heart-Wrenching Loss to Redemption

Jane and her husband felt called to spend their lives serving the Muslim people in the Middle East, it became their life mission as a family.

A mission that came with a heart-wrenching cost.

In this episode you will hear:

  • What led Jane and her husband to dedicate their lives to a foreign country, and a cause beyond living for themselves.
  • Jane's struggle with post-partum depression, and how that prepared her for the next season of her life.
  • How Jane’s life was redeemed after a heart-wrenching loss, her process of grief and overcoming the worst chapter of her life.
  • Jane gives us some profound insight on grieving, overcoming loss, and continuing to hold on to hope for a better future even when it looks like the end of the world.

This interview was one I had to hold back tears while in my seat and one that will leave you feeling hopeful.





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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400
29. Dare to host + tips on hospitality | Karen Fisher
Karen Fisher is a restaurateur who has spent decades in the restaurant industry. Along with her husband, Chris ,they decided to risk everything and become restaurateurs. She has opened several restaurants, plus a bakery to fulfill their establishment's needs and become a supplier for other coffee shops.

Karen is passionate about creating memorable experiences for her guests, building seasonal menus, developing creative ideas to operate her business, and investing in developing a team that goes the extra mile for guests. She is also known as the Tomato Pie Lady because of her famous Tomato Pie cafe located in the coolest town in America. Her level of excellence, intention, and attention to detail, whether it is in her home, an event or in one of her restaurants, is easily recognizable.

In this episode, Karen will share her tips and tricks on hospitality from decades of serving people; she shares why hospitality is close to her heart and why it's essential to open our home to others.

Elevate your hospitality to the next level by listening to this episode.


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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400
28. Silent Superheroes | Svetka

Silent Superheroes are simply people who do random act of kindness for others, without expecting anything in return and without the the intention of being recognized or discovered.
This episode is a reminder for all of us to love on others without any expectations or recognition. Because everyone benefits from kind humans. Our world needs your smile, your small kind gestures and a reminder that there is good in the world.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."
- Wendy Mass


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Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400
27. The 7 types of rest you need | Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

If you are feeling burnt out this episode is for you!

In this episode Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith goes over the seven types of rest we all need to live our best life. She shares how rest or lack of it impacts all areas of our lives, and also small steps we can take to fill the different buckets of rest.

To find out the type of rest you may be lacking take a free quiz online on RestQuiz.com


Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com.



Links to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith:
DrDaltonSmith.com
RestQuiz.com

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Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400
26. Lessons on life & writing | Kimberly Stuart

Kimberly Stuart is the author of eight published novels, not including one that is buried under a tree in her backyard. She is a heartfelt public speaker who will make you cry and laugh all at once. Kimberly is a podcast host of the For Real show with Kimberly Stuart where she invites listeners to eavesdrop on conversations with folks who live and love well, create beautiful things, teach us a ton, and let us in on what they know.

Her other passion is helping others live great stories and put them out into the world for others to read.

In this episode Kimberly shares her path to becoming a writer, the life lessons she learned along the way as well as how to live and tell a better story, as well as practical advice for writers.


Find out why I refer to Kimberly as a chocolate flourless pavlova with mascarpone cream, fresh raspberries, and mint garnish.

This conversation was pure delight!

Links to Kimberly Stuart

https://www.kimberlystuart.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.stuart.writes/

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400
25. How can grief be a gift? | Erin Cuccio

Erin Cuccio who shares her journey of grief. How loosing her son became the reason for her unraveling and healing the broken pieces. Led her to writing a book called Unraveled- Finding the Lovely When Life Comes Undone

  • We question whether grief can be a gift?
  • Healthy ways to grieve?
  • What not so say to those who are grieving?


Erin Cuccio is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. Serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Cuccio Household, she spends her days wrangling her three wild boys and supporting her husband in their family-owned restaurant. Her hidden talents are bringing order to any kind of chaos, navigating never-ending loads of laundry, and sneaking in a quiet cup of coffee. Her heart is most at home encouraging others through the trenches of everyday life to find the thread of lovely woven through every season.

Links to Erin:

www.erincuccio.com / book.erincuccio.com
IG @erincuccio
Podcast- https://apple.co/42PzX2N

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Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400
24. Life lessons from a woman who walked around the world | Polly Letofsky

What can we learn from a woman who walked around the world?

Polly Letofsky traveled across 4 continents, 22 countries, walking over 14,000 miles – by foot in five years. Raising awareness for breast cancer. What was once a faraway dream in a little girl's heart became a reality.

But it was not an easy road. Polly struggled with various challenges, including earthquakes, muggings, languages, and religious riots. In this episode, Polly shares the life lessons that kept her going to the finish line and principles she still applies today in her business venture, My Word Publishing.

Her bestselling book 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World has won six national awards, including Best Memoir at the 2011 Writer's Digest Best Book Awards.


Link to Polly:

https://www.mywordpublishing.com/our-team/polly-letofsky/

https://www.pollyletofsky.com/

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Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400
23. How six pioneering women brought hope and healing to India | Jyoti Thottam

Jyoti Thottam is a Senior Opinion editor of New York Times.
She was also a reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent. Born in India & Grew up in Texas, USA. Jyoti Graduated from Yale University and Columbia University. Jyoti became curious about her mom's story as a nurse in the hospital run by nuns, which led her to 20 years of extensive research on her book
Sisters Of Mokama: The Pioneering Women Who Brought Hope and Healing to India.

The never-before-told story of six intrepid Kentucky nuns, their journey to build a hospital in the poorest state in India, and the Indian nurses whose lives would never be the same.

This is a courageous story of ordinary women who risked it all to make an impact on the world. Jyoti shared the history of the Partition in India in 1947 and the end of WW2, making it a peculiar time for women to step out into the unknown.

You will be encouraged by these audacious women in the story and Jyoti's steadfast spirit of putting the two decades of research to bring this project to life.

https://www.jyotithottam.com/

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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400
22. Force For Good Entrepreneurship | Britnie Turner

Don't miss this episode with Britnie Turner. Britnie shares her story as well as practical steps anyone can take to advance their life toward success by writing a eulogy and living with intention.

Glamour magazine, "Inspiring Women of The Year From Around America"
Fortune Magazine, "Leading Women in Business"
Forbes 6th Fastest-Growing Women-Owned and Women-Led Business in the World

Britnie Faith Turner is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, humanitarian, and philanthropist. She is founder and CEO of Aerial Group, a Tennessee-based social enterprise company. Aerial’s entities span from hospitality, real estate development, media production, education, motivational speaking, disaster relief, nation development, and globally recognized non-profit work.

Turner was a born humanitarian and after graduating high school she attended MorningStar University. The school had a leadership and survival program which taught the resiliency required to stay on mission during extreme and austere conditions globally. During the summer of 2007, Britnie set out on a mission trip to Costa Rica with her survival team called “Special Forces”. It was there she met a little girl who was handicapped due to being sexually abused by her father. It was then that she went back to her tent, prayed, and dedicated her life to finding ways to change that standard, forever. Turner credits that little girl for being the main reason she started and scaled her businesses and her impact.

Turner’s vision for wiping out poverty and sex trafficking at its root is accomplished through helping nations develop into thriving prosperous regions with abundant opportunity for their people. All of her companies she creates work together to dissolve poverty and desperation related atrocities in their own ways. The Aerial, BVI: Healing & Orchestrating Good in the World Established in 2020, The Aerial, BVI is a private island resort in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

Turner’s vision for The Aerial, BVI was to design an epicenter for positive transformation. Its focus is to heal people so they can operate at their best, and also serves as the meeting space for entrepreneurs, humanitarians, visionaries, and leaders to be able to come together to create real change in the world. By creating a destination focused on wellness and positive personal transformation, these mission driven individuals can dedicate the time and space to create true change in the world.

Turner’s vision to design a wellness resort that offers “purposeful luxury - a place where people can become better versions of themselves,” is now an operating reality disrupting the travel industry. Aerial Recovery: Life-Saving Aid & Long-Term Recovery Aerial Recovery responds to natural and man-made disasters globally utilizing the best talent in the world through military special forces veterans and their highly trained teams. Aerial’s Veterans' vast training and years of experience in austere environments, combined with the resources and aid of partner non-profit organizations allows for highly effective missions and sustainable projects that save people's lives, ease their suffering, and preserve human dignity.

Disclosure: This episode contains sensitive material of sexual abuse.

Link to Britnie Turner:
https://britnieturner.com/
https://www.instagram.com/britnieturner/
https://www.facebook.com/britnieturner/
https://www.tiktok.com/@britnieturner

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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400
21. 74-93yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series | George & Patty Hauber

This is the last episode of 74-93 yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series is a unique compilation of interviews that were done in a retirement community.

The guests were given an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewed on THE ONES WHO DARED podcast, the goal was not to have any background information on them until they were in the chair face to face. The purpose was to get to know the generations before us and gain insight from their life experiences by asking each participant the similar questions such as....

How does it feel to be their age?
What is the bravest thing they have ever done?
What is their one life regret or mistake?
What is an unfulfilled dream or wish they have?
What is something they are most proud of?

On Part 5 of this series we have George & Patty Hauber.
I hope you leave inspired, and may it leave you pondering about your life long after the episodes are over.

If you enjoyed this podcast would do me a favor and leave a review on Apple Podcasts?

Want to see the guest in a video? click on the link for YouTube compilation of this series.

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0400
20. 74-93yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series | Joanne Shenk & Barbara Reed

74-93 yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series is a unique compilation of interviews that were done in a retirement community.

The guests were given an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewed on THE ONES WHO DARED podcast, the goal was not to have any background information on them until they were in the chair face to face. The purpose was to get to know the generations before us and gain insight from their life experiences by asking each participant the similar questions such as....

How does it feel to be their age?
What is the bravest thing they have ever done?
What is their one life regret or mistake?
What is an unfulfilled dream or wish they have?
What is something they are most proud of?

On Part 4 of this series we have Joanne Shenk, followed by Barbara Reed.
I hope you leave inspired, and may it leave you pondering about your life long after the episodes are over.

If you enjoyed this podcast would do me a favor and leave a review?

Want to see the guest in a video? click on the link for YouTube compilation of this series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkM8v3k44I

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Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400
19. 74-93yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series | Judith Ebersole & Arlene Kreider

74-93 yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series is a unique compilation of interviews that were done in a retirement community.

The guests were given an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewed on THE ONES WHO DARED podcast, the goal was not to have any background information on them until they were in the chair face to face. The purpose was to get to know the generations before us and gain insight from their life experiences by asking each participant the similar questions such as....

How does it feel to be their age?
What is the bravest thing they have ever done?
What is their one life regret or mistake?
What is an unfulfilled dream or wish they have?
What is something they are most proud of?

Part 3 features Judith Ebersole, followed by Arlene Kreider.
I hope you leave inspired, and may it leave you pondering about your life long after the episodes are over.

If you enjoyed this podcast would do me a favor and leave a review?

Want to see the guest in a video? click on the link for YouTube compilation of this series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkM8v3k44I

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400
18. 74-93yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series. | Ken Munro

74-93 yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series is a unique compilation of interviews that were done in a retirement community.

The guests were given an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewed on THE ONES WHO DARED podcast, the goal was not to have any background information on them until they were in the chair face to face. The purpose was to get to know the generations before us and gain insight from their life experiences by asking each participant the similar questions such as....

How does it feel to be their age?
What is the bravest thing they have ever done?
What is their one life regret or mistake?
What is an unfulfilled dream or wish they have?
What is something they are most proud of?

Part 2 features Ken Munro
I hope you leave inspired, and may it leave you pondering about your life long after the episodes are over.

If you enjoyed this podcast would do me a favor and leave a review?

Want to see the guest in a video? click on the link for YouTube compilation of this series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkM8v3k44I

Link to Ken Munro's books:
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Ken-Munro/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKen+Munro

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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500
17. 74-93yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series. | Don Tyrrell & David Eshleman

74-93 yr old Best Advice, Life Regrets & more series is a unique compilation of interviews that were done in a retirement community.

The guests were given an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewed on THE ONES WHO DARED podcast, the goal was not to have any background information on them until they were in the chair face to face. The purpose was to get to know the generations before us and gain insight from their life experiences by asking each participant the similar questions such as....

How does it feel to be their age?
What is the bravest thing they have ever done?
What is their one life regret or mistake?
What is an unfulfilled dream or wish they have?
What is something they are most proud of?

Part 1 starts with Don Tyrrell followed by David Eshleman.
I hope you leave inspired, and may it leave you pondering about your life long after the episodes are over.

If you enjoyed this podcast would do me a favor and leave a review?

Want to see the guest in a video? click on the link for YouTube compilation of this series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkM8v3k44I

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Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500
16. Abandoned by mother in Nazi Germany & The Miraculous Survivor Story | Dr. Eleanor Isaacson

Abandoned as a toddler in Nazi Germany, American-born Eleanor Isaacson survived bombings, starvation, Russian occupation, and a stint as a child smuggler—all before reaching her teens. Escaping just as the Iron Curtain clashed shut, Eleanor soon discovered that “the land of the free” held as much pain and rejection as the life she’d escaped. Deafness and solitude would become the catalyst leading to glorious womanhood, the love of her life, and the beauty of dance.

Eleanor is an author, motivational speaker, mentor, fashion designer and a competitive ballroom dancer with several 1st place medals under her belt. She is one-of-a kind human.

Take a listen to this unique and vibrant 88 year old who has stories worth sharing.

eleanorisaacson.com


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Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500
15. Bonus: Best Advice Recap from 2022 Guests

This is a bonus episode to recap the best advice given by our guests from 2022.

The guests who are on this episode are:

Bob Goff from How to live a life of Courage
Aleta Serrano from Persevering for the Benefit of Others
Kristi McElwee from Battling Cancer & Infertility
Anthony Izear from Outlier: From the Streets of St. Louis to a Self-Made Millionaire
Georgia Thomson from Soviet History on Ostarbeiter
Graham Hetrick from "I Speak for the Dead "
Fi Lusby from Overcoming Trauma & Sexual Abuse
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good from Fighting Human Trafficking on a Global Scale
Allison Fallon from The Power of Writing it Down

Thank you for listening to THE ONES WHO DARED podcast.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500
14. 21 Years of Fighting for Love, Family and Freedom After Incarceration | Fox and Rob Richardson

Fox and Rob Richardson, of the Academy Award nominated documentary called TIME, available on Amazon.

This episode is a powerful story of love, redemption and beating all odds. You will hear how in desperate times, they made a choice to Rob a bank which led to incarceration, and a sentence for rob of 60 years in prison. Robs wife Fox, resolved that she will see her family together again, that their boys will have a father and she will get her husband back.

A journey that required over 20 years of perseverance, love and faith for the evidence not yet seen.

Today, they not only view time differently, but they are also passionate about using their experience to help other incarcerated families.

Links:

Website: https://www.foxandrob.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxandrob/

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Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500
13. How Lois Lowry became a successful writer | Lois Lowry

On today’s episode, we have a special guest, Lois Lowry, who is a prolific writer, having written over 50 books in her writing career; she is most recognized as the author of the giver, which won several awards and became a motion picture it also raised a lot of controversies, which you will hear on our talk about as well.

Lowry has won two Newbery Medals for The Giver and Number of the stars.
Lois is not afraid to touch on difficult subjects such as losing loved ones and often her writing has been challenged by schools as a result. Her books have positively impacted many people and have gained loyal readers.

In this episode, Lois talks about the journey of becoming a writer and how her personal experience inspired the origin of The Giver. We also get to hear several pieces of advice on life as a writer and other interesting stories.

So, grab your coffee and think of this as sitting in on a conversation with a brilliant and imaginative mind who shares her thoughts.



http://loislowry.com/

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Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500
12. Dispelling the myth that only big platforms make a difference | Candid Conversation with Katie Horst

Candid Conversation with Katie Horst about how our culture tends to idolize people with platforms as if their lives are making a greater impact than the lives of others.
We talk about comparison, influence and embracing the here and now moments.

Katie Horst is a writer, speaker, chef and mother of four. Her writings fuse together humor and spiritual truth in the context of life, food and relationships

She and her husband own and run Attic Recording Studios. Aside from producing and recording music, they host and entertain artists from all over the globe.


For Katie Horst

https://www.instagram.com/katieahorst/

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Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500
11. The Power of Writing It Down | Allison Fallon

Allison Fallon is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves.

Her most recent book The Power of Writing It Down walks anyone - even those who swear they aren't "real" writers - through a simple daily practice they can use to reduce anxiety, curb depression, improve their confidence and gain clarity in their life.

In this episode we talk about her most recent book The Power of Writing It Down and how writing can improve your life.

Ally was my brilliant book coach and helped me shape my book, you will hear not only the science behind writing but how it can help improve your life but how it can also help transform your narrative.


https://allisonfallon.com/
https://findyourvoice.com/
https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/

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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500
10. Fighting Human Trafficking on a Global Scale | Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is the Founder and CEO of the Foundation United which has evolved into a catalytic platform to end sexual exploitation and trafficking through systemic change. Elizabeth is an Author, sought after speaker and has a Master’s Degree in Psychology, she has been a passionate pioneer in the anti-sex trafficking movement for more than a decade and has helped pave the way to freedom for thousands of victims. She has helped educated millions on the topics of exploitation and sex trafficking.

Prior to launching The Foundation United, Elizabeth cp-founded a domestic anti-sex trafficking organization called Selah Freedom that brought safe housing and a full care for survivors.

On this episode she shares her personal story of abuse from her Book Groomed and the narratives that shape us.

She also touches on how our children are targeted by this industry and what you as a parent can do about it.

You may find some of the statistics she shares surprising and shocking.

Links to Elizabeth:

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethfishergood/

www.thefoundationunited.org

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yNY_lt8tIONjkx19sLjPg/featured

#sextrafficking #SpeakUp #midwestfoodbank

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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500
9. Why am I here? & The Inciting Incident | Svetka Popov

"As a story begins, the protagonist is living a life that's more or less in balance. Then...an event occurs that radically upsets [that ] balance..."
-Robert McKee

On this solo episode, I share what has been on my heart in the last couple yearsas well as what led me to writing a book.


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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500
8. Overcoming Trauma & Sexual Abuse | Fi Lusby

Fi Lusby is an author of a book called And Then We Danced with her husband Mike Lusby.

"The foundation of a marriage forms long before two people stand at the front of a church and say, "I do." The foundation of a marriage forms in a little boy's heart, when his alcoholic father tells him, "You'll never amount to anything." The foundation of a marriage forms in the soul of a little girl, when three neighbor boys sexually abuse her in the dark corner of a barn. And, so often, the foundations upon which marriages are built are not strong enough to weather the storms that come after "I do": the tragedies, the depression, and the infidelity send shivers through the already cracked foundation, and too often the structure collapses. But it doesn't have to. This is the true story of a marriage, told in alternating perspectives from the man and woman who lived it, felt it, and fought to keep it together."

She shared her raw story of trauma, sexual abuse and a horrible accident that caused her to shut down emotionally. He marriage crisis and the work it took in order to create a happy and thriving life and marriage.

Fi is an inspiration to anyone who has been through trauma, as she is thriving today.

Fi Lusby Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Then-We-Danced-Fianna-Lusby/dp/1468146556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15O0TW5VWF7ML&keywords=fianna+lusby&qid=1667166450&sprefix=%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1

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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400
7. "I Speak for the Dead" Part 2 | Graham Hetrick

In his 32 years as a coroner, Graham Hetrick from the hit Discovery ID show (now on amazon prime ) "The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead" has witnessed dramatic changes in the way we die.

This episode is part TWO of the conversation: listen to episode 6 for the first portion prior to this episode.

Graham says, "If we look at how people die, then we can better understand how we are living, or how we should be living."

In this episode Graham talks about

  • His experience on ground zero on 9/11
  • What he wishes people knew about their bodies.
  • His life hacks for body maintenance.
  • How being a coroner has changed him.
  • The bravest thing he has ever done.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the conversation: Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains sensitive and triggering content.

This episode is part TWO of the conversation: listen to episode 6 for the first part of our conversation.


Some of his credentials include the following:

Qualified as an expert witness or an expert involved in forensic science, blood spatter analysis, crime scene investigation, crime scene
profiling, crime scene reconstruction, fingerprints, imprints and general physical evidence in the various county, superior, supreme
and federal courts in Pennsylvania. Recognized as an expert by involvement in and/or performance of forensic laboratory
examination, traffic accident investigation, airplane accident investigation, fire and arson investigation, home and industrial security,
homicide, rape, and robbery investigation in thousands of other criminal or civil cases submitted by representatives of the people
and defendants, or by representatives of plaintiffs, and privately represented parties.

Cases include:
CSI for 9-11 (New York and Pennsylvania), 2001

He is a Board Certified Forensic Examiner

Board-Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator

Some of his cases include:

CSI for 9-11 (New York and Pennsylvania), 2001

Graham hosted and Consulted for the following shows:

Co-Developer & Consultant: "Graham of Evidence" (pilot produced by A&E in 2013)

Host & Consultant: "Coroner: I Speak For The Dead": Three seasons completed on Investigation Discovery (ID) (Now on amazon prime )

Host & Consultant: "Unaddicted: The Coroner's Quest for the Cure": In production

For Graham Hetrick


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5705192/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8300270/

https://www.abc27.com/news/dauphin-county-coroner-graham-hetricks-new-tv-series-to-premiere-monday/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-maintenance-podcast/id1523906399

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Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400
6. "I Speak for the Dead" Part 1 | Graham Hetrick

In his 32 years as a coroner, Graham Hetrick from the hit Discovery ID show (now on amazon prime ) "The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead" has witnessed dramatic changes in the way we die.

Graham says, "If we look at how people die, then we can better understand how we are living, or how we should be living."

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How did Graham become a Coroner?
  • What are some changes he has seen in the last couple of years as a coroner on how people die?
  • His lifelong quest in search for meaning and spirituality, and what conclusions he has come up with in his journey.
  • How does one deal with helping investigate over 800 homicides and not lose hope in humanity?
  • We both teared up toward the end of this episode.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the conversation: Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains sensitive and triggering content.


This episode is part one of the conversation; episode 7 is part two.


Some of his credentials include the following:

Qualified as an expert witness or an expert involved in forensic science, blood spatter analysis, crime scene investigation, crime scene profiling, crime scene reconstruction, fingerprints, imprints and general physical evidence in the various county, superior, supreme and federal courts in Pennsylvania. Recognized as an expert by involvement in and/or performance of forensic laboratory examination, traffic accident investigation, airplane accident investigation, fire and arson investigation, home and industrial security, homicide, rape, and robbery investigation in thousands of other criminal or civil cases submitted by representatives of the people and defendants, or by representatives of plaintiffs, and privately represented parties.

Cases include:
CSI for 9-11 (New York and Pennsylvania), 2001

He is a Board Certified Forensic Examiner

Board-Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator

Some of his cases include:

CSI for 9-11 (New York and Pennsylvania), 2001

Graham hosted and Consulted for the following shows:

Co-Developer & Consultant: "Graham of Evidence" (pilot produced by A&E in 2013)

Host & Consultant: "Coroner: I Speak For The Dead": Three seasons completed on Investigation Discovery (ID) (Now on amazon prime )

Host & Consultant: "Unaddicted: The Coroner's Quest for the Cure": In production

For Graham Hetrick


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5705192/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8300270/

https://www.abc27.com/news/dauphin-county-coroner-graham-hetricks-new-tv-series-to-premiere-monday/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-maintenance-podcast/id1523906399

https://www.instagram.com/grahamhetrick/

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Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
5. Soviet History on Ostarbeiter | Georgia Thomson

"Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of Memorial, the Ostarbeiter are no longer forgotten victims. OST is a valuable and important history; it is, moreover, a testament to revealing and recording uncomfortable truths, at a time when the myth of Russia is once again being remade, and attacks on those who would deny that myth increase." - TLS

Georgia Thomson joins us from London. She is a unique guest as she has translated two essential books on Soviet Union history from first-hand accounts called "My Father's Letters," Correspondence from the Soviet Gulag and OST, Letters, Memoirs, and stories from Ostarbeiter in Nazi Germany.

These books have helped me better understand my grandmother's story for the book I am writing today.

Georgia studied in Paris and got her first-class honors degree in Russian and French.
She's lived in Moscow and is now based out of London.

You'll hear our conversation on the History of the Soviet Union and what it can teach us about humanity, the books she translated, and how it corresponds with my grandmother's story.

OST Memorial book translated by Georgia Thomson
Winner of the Jan Michalski Prize 2021

"An Ostarbeiter was an ‘Eastern Worker’, rounded up by Nazi Germany from the captured territories in Central and Eastern Europe. By the end of the war, it is estimated that approximately 3 million to 5.5. million Ostarbeiter were forced to work in guarded work camps, many of them younger than 16 years old – at which age they would be conscripted for military service. Ostarbeiter worked 12 hours a day on starvation on rations; as ethnic Slavs, they were treated with extraordinary brutality by Nazi guards who considered them ‘sub-human’ by the standards of the Aryan master race. They were distinguished by the label ‘OST’ sewn onto their uniforms.

OST is based on over two hundred personal accounts, hundreds of hours of interviews, and over 350,000 letters. This important publication will ensure that the voices of the brutalised and displaced Ostarbeiter will not be forgotten."
- OST Book


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https://granta.com/contributor/memorial/

https://granta.com/products/ost/

https://granta.com/products/my-fathers-letters/

https://www.memo.ru/en-us/

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Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400
4. Battling Cancer & Infertility | Kristi McElwee

Kristi McElwee is a DJ for WJTL Radio, where she hosts the Praise & Worship Program, Praise & Worship Podcast, and Worship Song of the Day. Her favorite encouragement for listeners is to sing through the storms of life.

Kristi and her husband, Sam, are both cancer survivors and infertility overcomers. In these trials and her experience with ADHD, Kristi recognizes God’s purposeful design and consistent track record of faithfulness.

In this episode, Kristi shares what it was like for her and her husband to be on the other side of going through cancer right at the beginning of their marriage and how they got through the hard seasons. What she says about her experience with infertility may surprise you. She also guides us in what not to say to people going through infertility.

This episode will leave you more hopeful no matter the storms you may face. We can draw lessons from her story of hardship.



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Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400
3. Outlier: From the Streets of St. Louis to a Self-Made Millionaire | Anthony Izear

Anthony Izear's story may seem like a rags-to-riches plot. But there is so much more to it.
For one, he is an incredible human, husband, father, and friend. If you met him, you would know his heart is kind, and he wants the best for those around him.
Yet, none of this came easy. Teachers told his mom he would be dead by the time he was seventeen.

Anthony was born in St. Louis, Missouri. An environment full of drugs, alcohol, and violence. Anthony's mother battled addiction, and his father was not present in his life. As a teenager, he was placed in juvenile detention centers and suspended from school 20+ times. He was one of nine children with eight different fathers. By the time he turned seventeen, he had moved 38 times.

But Anthony refused to let his circumstances dictate his future. Instead, he placed his faith in God and found an escape from the violence of street life through faith, prayer, and a positive mindset; this allowed him to succeed against all odds.

Anthony became a self-made millionaire in his 30's by starting multiple successful commences businesses, including fashion brands (LaLviv, OoLaLa, and The Islander), generating eight figures in revenue.

In this episode, you will hear what he experienced in that environment and how he got to where he is today. You will be encouraged by this story of resilience and hope for a better future.

He is currently writing a book and launching his organization called "WeAreLegends," which will share his story and help people develop a clear roadmap for winning in business and life.

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For Anthony Izear

https://www.lalviv.com/

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https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

- Commercial-

https://midwestfoodbank.org/pa

#wearelegends #motivation #business
#svetka #theoneswhodared #podcast

-Links-

https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400
2. Persevering for the Benefit of Others | Aleta Serrano


Aleta Serranos is a president of Midwest Foodbank of Pennsylvania. A philanthropist, a nurse, an artist, and someone who is daring to live for the benefit of others.

She shares how she, alongside her husband, decided to open a food bank in the middle of covid. They took the bold step to move from NYC to Pennsylvania, not knowing anyone, and started to take steps forward to open a foodbank and answer the longing in their hearts.

That decision is now helping feed over 200,000 families a month.

She talks about her journey from making that decision to the resistance they faced and the persistence they had to endure in order to continue the fight for the hungry.

You will also hear how supply chain issues affect them and why supporting the food bank for those in need is more critical than ever.

Aleta’s story will leave you inspired and educated about how 40% of food in the US gets wasted and how Midwest Foodbank PA is rescuing that food to feed the hungry in over four states and more.

I especially loved hearing the bravest thing she has ever done.

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For Aleta Serrano

https://midwestfoodbank.org/pa

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https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

- Commercial-

https://midwestfoodbank.org/pa

#midwestfoodbankpa #feeding
#svetka #theoneswhodared #podcast

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https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400
1. How to live a life of Courage | Bob Goff

Bob Goff is a New York Times Best Selling Author of Love Does,
a speaker, a lawyer, podcast host, and a writing coach.

Bob's greatest desires in life are to love others, help people pursue their big dreams, do stuff, and most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend quality time with their amazing kids and grandkids.

He is a founder of Love Does, a non-profit organization fighting injustices against children in Iraq, Nepal, Congo, Afghanistan, the Dominican Republic, Somalia, Uganda, Ukraine, and more.

Bob hosts a variety of retreats at the Oaks, including a writing retreat, which I highly recommend. Bob is full of whimsy and bold actions, like leaving his cell phone on the back of his book, which still generates around 100 calls daily.

He is one of my favorite people on the planet. Because he models what it's like to live a courageous life in action by loving people with intent.

In this episode, we talk about what it's like to live a life of courage.
Bob shares his best advice on advice, and lots of wisdom nuggets in between.

His latest books are:
Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy
& Dream Big for Kids

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For Bob Goff

https://www.bobgoff.com/

https://lovedoes.org/

https://www.oakscenter.com/

-Links-

https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

- Commercial-

https://midwestfoodbank.org/pa

#bobgoff #lovedoes #oakscenter
#svetka #theoneswhodared #podcast
#midwestfoodbankpa

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https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400
THE ONES WHO DARED TRAILER

THE ONES WHO DARED PODCAST
Elevating stories of courage.
Launches on October 2nd, 2022

You can listen to some of the most interesting stories of courage, powerful life lessons, and aha moments. Featuring interviews with leaders, pioneers and people who have done hard things. I hope these stories help pave the path for you to live out your courageous life.


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https://www.svetkapopov.com/

https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400
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