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Ellen Violette, also known as The Original eBook Coach, is a sought-after self-publishing and award-winning online business coach. Her passion is helping independent professionals, entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and authors communicate their message through self-publishing and content marketing, turning their books into bestsellers and 10K clients as well as long-term passive income with low-tech easy-to-follow solutions. Ellen is a six-time #1 Best-selling author herself, and a three-time eLit Award winner, including one for her writing for Published! Magazine where she is a regular contributor. Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Liz Benditt isLiz Benditt is a 4-time cancer survivor. She is President and CEO of The Balm Box, a self-care and gifting site for breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching undergraduate business marketing courses at University of Kansas, Benditt also serves on the Education First Shawnee Mission board of directors, and volunteers with The Mainstream Coalition and National Charity League. She lives in the Kansas City suburbs with her husband and two children. Find out more at https://thebalmbox.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Peter Stoddard is a Public Speaker, Author, Producer & Public Relationships Specialist located in Athens, Georgia. After his divorce, he returned to his happy place and has been researching and writing about notable people. Connect with Peter on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Born and raised in Albany, New York, Gayle has called Tucson home for 22 years. She has been married to her best friend and most avid supporter, Al, for 40 years. Her 8 year-old step-daughter moved in 3 weeks after they got married. At age 2 ½ Gayle was accidentally burned when she tipped over a fresh pot of coffee, resulting in physical and emotional burns that have lasted a lifetime. Since then, she has turned obstacles into positive outcomes, and has tackled many phobias in an attempt to gain and retain self-confidence. With a career of over 35 years in healthcare leadership roles, Gayle believes in mentoring our next generation of leaders. Her background includes managing major medical center departments; serving as the Director of Human Resources for a large medical group; and the Director of Physician Operations, including acquisitions and mergers for a large medical system; and serving as the Executive Director for a large multi-specialty medical practice. She has seen the “good, bad and ugly” in resumes and business etiquette. In 2017 Gayle launched First Impressions, an image consulting and career coaching firm because “We never get a second opportunity to make that all important first impression, on paper or in person.” As a confidence career coach, Gayle enhances her clients’ first impressions. From eye contact, listening skills and body language to mock interviews, networking strategies, and business etiquette. She works with her clients’ wardrobes, ensuring their confidence shines no matter the occasion.  She also builds customer service and team building skills for organizations. Gayle donates time to a variety of local chambers of commerce and non-profit charities including The Arizona Burn Foundation, Red Cross, and Junior Achievement. Find out more at https://www.lifeafterburns.ca/ Get a copy of her book, The Accident, here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and software developer from Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston College in 2012 with a degree in management and computer science. After college, Brian put his computer science background to use as both a consultant and a writer. His first book, “Get Out of Your Head,” draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind and gives readers practical strategies for overcoming anxiety. Much of Brian’s writing is focused on health, wellness, and personal development. He is passionate about using his skills to positively influence the lives of others. Find out more at https://getoutofyourhead.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Terry Tucker is a sought-after speaker who believes in the power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives.By combining his ten-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, virtual events, panels, meetings, and seminars.Terry is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Boston University. He has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a customer service manager, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, a high school basketball coach, and a cancer warrior.He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines. In addition, he is quoted in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong Terry has also developed The 4 Truths, to encourage, guide, and support the audiences he speaks with:1. Control your mind, or it will control you.2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient individual.3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people.4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated.  Found out more at https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Tina Fumo thinks ALL children are beautiful and deserve the utmost of our attention, energy and care. She traveled to a small town in Canada and found herself in the most stressful situation of her life. The 'authorities' have apprehended her two-week-old granddaughter. The journey to get back the child was nothing less of a feat, as she and her family are shocked to discover what the child welfare system in Canada is truly like. Get a copy of her book here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Ben Cooper is a husband, father, author, speaker, educator, and beekeeper. He grew up on a family farm in western Pennsylvania and went on to get an Agricultural Science degree from Penn State University. Ben retired after working as an Agricultural Specialist for the state of Maryland. He teaches Beekeeping courses at Allegheny College of Maryland and mentors new beekeepers. Ben and his wife live in southern Pennsylvania, where they homeschooled and raised their five children. He is the author of All Nature Sings: A Devotional Guide to Animals in the Bible and the children’s picture book series that includes Created Critters with Wings and Created Critters with Fur. He is also a contributing author for All God’s Creatures, an annual devotional from Guideposts. He used his second cancer diagnosis as a means to launch his writing journey. Ben speaks at churches, youth groups, and camping ministries about God’s wonderful creations and can be reached at cooperville@breezeline.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Rob combines lessons learned while sailing around the world with the science of human happiness to deliver sound strategies audience members can implement immediately to better relate to their teams and become happier people themselves. He has been married to Dee, his business and life partner for 41 years.  When not motivating others Rob spends his time skiing, mountain biking, kayaking and flying his gyroplane near his home in the Rocky Mountains. Rob Dubin isRob Dubin is an international keynote speaker and Amazon #1 Best Selling author on happiness and employee engagement.  His TEDx talk on Happiness has been viewed over 250K times. Rob was an award winning filmmaker who traveled the world making TV programs and commercials for Fortune 500 companies.  He is also a serial entrepreneur who created multiple 7 figure businesses.  After a near death survival experience that would have sidelined most, Rob bounced back more resilient than ever.  At the age of 42 he and his wife sold their home, moved onto a 40’ sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world studying human happiness and fulfillment. Given the ever-changing nature of life at sea Rob learned first hand the key traits of resilience.  Today Rob gives back by teaching courses in resilient leadership and employee happiness which increase engagement and reduce burnout.  Find out more at https://www.robdubin.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Ayanna Davis, also known as phenomenallyautistic on social media, is an autism advocate, children’s book illustrator, designer, former choreographer, and lover of all performing arts. Along with being autistic, she has survived over 300 seizures, is living with chronic illnesses and has 3 autoimmune diseases. She is passionate about spreading her messages of self-love, joy, equality, diversity, inclusion, and autism awareness & acceptance through the arts. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/phenomenallyautistic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Dana Hagstrong is a retired mother of four beautiful children, and four very loving Japanese Chins.  She and her husband recently moved abroad for their retirement and are living in Jalisco, Mexico.  They are busy learning the language, making new friends, playing music and following Jesus’ new and exciting plan for them. Dana is also a child of God who loves to write.  Since she was a little girl, her imagination would find its voice through stories and poetry.  Pen or pencil in hand, she would doodle or craft poems spilling out of her heart onto paper. Find out more at https://be-still.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Professor Pete is a best-selling author who transforms burned out workers into engaged employees. He is committed to inspiring you to lighten your day by better protecting your health and handling challenging situations with grace and success. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/professorpete Follow him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/petealexander/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Jon Baker founded Introvert In Business after many years of coaching leaders, business owners, and accountants and discovering that many of them were introverts. He quickly realized that the standard coaching methods do not work for introverts and that there is a better and more effective way to support them. Jon identifies as being an introvert himself, but maybe people would not recognize him, nor his clients, as well. For support for yourself or your team, find out more at https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

After surviving the ’50s and ’60s, as well as twenty years in toxic academia as a professor, Lorraine Segal was inspired to start her own business, Conflict Remedy. Now she happily teaches, coaches, blogs, and consults around workplace conflict transformation. She is addicted to reading novels and enjoys walking in beautiful Northern California, where she lives with her wife. Her cartoon muse, Bookie, insisted that she write Angels and Earthworms: An Unexpected Journey to Joy, Love, and Miracles. Find out more at www.ConflictRememdy.com Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainesegal/ https://www.facebook.com/lorraine.segal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Jen Wash is an Executive Coach, Positive Intelligence Trainer, Keynote Speaker & Author. She helps teams improve mindset, leadership skills, inter-department communication, confidence, boost RFP win rates, and overall team retention. Passionate about working with large groups, Jen has inspired thousands of individuals to step into their fullest potential and exceed their monthly goals and projections.  How? An ICF-certified sales coach, Jen Nash is excited to share her proven methodology as a masterful storyteller who sees connection as central to every big pitch and RFP. With over two decades focused on selling-in creative ideas and winning multi-million dollar clients from the Fortune 100 Health, Pharma, Tech, and Finance world—Jen loves to inspire teams to boost sales by leaning into storytelling and connection.  Connect with Jen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennash-connect/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Kevin Ringstaff is the Founder of Petcloud, a multi-service organization providing support for pet owners. He is a pet loss bereavement counselor, a registered Pet Chaplain and a certified Grief Recovery Specialist ®. Find out more at https://petcloud.pet/about/ #pet #petcare #petloss #petgrief --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Ken Wimberly is the founder and visionary behind Legacy of Love, Inc. and the Legacy Journal App. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children, Grace, Knox, and Kai. Ken is a bit of a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of KW Net Lease Advisors, a commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. He is a founding member of Laundry Luv, a chain of laundromats with a mission to educate, equip, and inspire those in the communities where they serve. He is also an investor in (and founding Operating Principal of) Keller Williams Realty in Abilene, TX. He has over 15 different streams of income from real estate investments, operating businesses, coaching services, and oil & gas holdings. Wimberly served his country during Gulf War I as an aircrew member flying aboard EP-3E aircraft as a CTR (cryptologist technician – Morse code) for the United States Navy, stationed in Misawa, Japan. He has also worked in the insurance/investment field and has held the Series 6, Series 7, and Series 63 investment licenses and the Group I insurance license. He formerly owned and operated a Perrotti’s Pizza restaurant in Arlington, TX near the UTA campus. Ken treasures time spent in nature, particularly on Texas hill country ranches. He is an avid athlete who loves adventure races, hiking, and running. To date, he has completed 10 different Tough Mudder adventure races. He is passionate about personal development and helping others to become the best version of themselves. He is active in his community and is proud of the 9 years he served as a “Big” in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. The Wimberly family enjoys spending their time travelling, snow skiing/snowboarding, spending time outdoors, playing board games, and playing Texas Hold’em Poker! Connect with Ken at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwimberlyccim/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Grieving Mother Sentenced to Prison for Her Child's Death - Author Shante Plumber Shares Her StoryShante Plummer was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and is the mother of seven children. She is a God-fearing businesswoman, advocate, author, and speaker. Shante is the founder and CEO of Moms Kan Talk. With Moms Kan Talk, Shante helps women and families apply life strategies to address and work through grief. Having experienced the insurmountable weight that comes with grief, Shante has used her personal life-changing experience to develop a roadmap from pain to progress. 619 The Emotions Behind Closed Doors www.momskantalk.com Facebook: Shante Plummer Instagram: Momskantalk #author #authorlife #authorsoffacebook #authorsofinstagram #authorssupportingauthors #momlife #blackmompreneur #blackmom #trauma #traumahealing #traumainformed #traumarecovery #encouragement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Lois Hollis, RN, BSN, REV. is a shame guilt educator, counselor, filmmaker. Lois shifts our opinion on one of the most taboo subjects, shame and guilt. Her 50 years’ experience in health, 15 years’ researching, and counseling will bring us new knowledge of these misunderstood conditions to release us from the shame guilt struggle. No matter how we have been hurt, we have the opportunity to live with joy and love.  Shame and Guilt do not belong to us. https://loishollis.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/loishollis/ https://www.facebook.com/lois3hollis https://www.facebook.com/LoisAHollis https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362596790752033 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sGSwpVlinOOmLO0lsJS-g https://www.instagram.com/shameguilt_ https://twitter.com/loishollis3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support

Jerry is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Having taken on several pharmacy leadership roles, Jerry started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the conflict they encounter at work, with their culture, and within themselves. Prior to starting his coaching business, Jerry served as a pharmacist and began facilitating leadership workshops in 2012. Today, Jerry offers a range of coaching services, which includes individual coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations. He has appeared on over seventy podcasts and plans to appear in plenty more. To learn more, you can visit https://www.adaptingleaders.com. Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187/ #DEI #conflictresolution #asian #asianamerican #coach --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatwithchou/support