Behind the Dreamers

Send us a text Chancellor Jackson shares his journey from being detained in Beijing for 14 days to becoming an author coach. He emphasizes the importance of resiliency and perspective, sharing insights into his coaching process. The episode also explores his passion for writing, working out, and traveling, with Chancellor encouraging aspiring authors to visit his website for a free consultation.Key Points• Writing can be a transformative process that helps individuals process trauma and find their purpose.• Corporate rejection led to exploring international opportunities• Embracing bad decisions as learning opportunities• Chancellor K Jackson originally wanted to be a politician before discovering his passion for writing• Audio versions of books make stories more accessible to those who don't like to read• Chancellor's purpose is to inspire and encourage others to take a leap of faith in their own lives• Florida is Chancellor's favorite place in the US, where he went to school and made lifelong friendsBest Quotes 03:51 - 03:57 "It's really just relying on faith for real, for real, knowing that you're gonna be good when it's all said and done." 07:52 - 07:56 "We living in that age, you know what I'm saying? The internet has empowered everybody." 08:38 - 08:40 "The plan is there, it's simple to do, but it's not always easy to do."11:30 - 11:39 "Everything that everybody that said no was for a reason. There's something better out there for you, can't give up cause we, we quit now, we'll never be shit."15:09 - 15:12 "Resiliency. For sure. I like that word. A hard time humbles."20:06 - 20:12 "I wouldn't even, I'm thinking 14 days gonna be my only book, you know what I'm saying? I don't see myself writing no more books after this."27:14 - 27:25 "Man, I'm a god amongst men. Anything I put my mind to, I will accomplish."#storytime #dreamers #realtalk #communityFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text After twenty-five years, Allison Hare quit her corporate career in technology sales to become an entrepreneur, podcaster, and blogger. She left without a plan and is documenting her journey inward by boldly creating a gutsy full-throated "hang on to your seats" adventure in her second career.Allison has been proactively exploring the wildest experiences to find her new path as a more fulfilled and purposeful entrepreneur and documenting it on her podcast and blog. She offers burnt-out professional women opportunities to interrupt their patterns and go on these experiences with her. She says my common theme is that "my provocative conversations will always leave the listeners reflecting with a new purpose."You can learn more about Allison by visiting https://www.allisonhare.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. And they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Dr. Davis McAlister is an author, public speaker, coach, and Doctor of Chiropractic. He coaches powerlifting at the high school and national levels and is active in his local community by volunteering and supporting high schools in North Texas. Dr. McAlister is also a Sports Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach working with high-performance athletes in Dallas. He is the author of "The Pillars of Powerful Parenting: Guess What Your Teen Told Me Today" and an upcoming book on success principles.From being a homeless teen to the military, Dr. McAlister has 15 years of combined teaching and coaching experience at high schools in Texas. He holds a Principle Administration Certification. He served in the US Army for eight years before earning a Bachelor of Science at Mississippi State University. He was awarded a Master of Educational Leadership from Sul Ross University and a Bachelor of Anatomy, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Master of Strength and Performance from Parker University.You can learn more about Dr. McAlister by visiting https://drdavismcalister.com. These are our friends. These are our friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Dave Combs has had over 40 years of experience in music as an entrepreneur, building a successful business with virtually no advertising and creating a worldwide following, generating over 50,000 personal notes and letters of support for his music. He is a songwriter, photographer, and entrepreneur. He's the author of the best-selling book, Touched by Music, How the Story and Music of Rachel's Song Can Change Your Life.With four decades of experience writing over 120 songs and creating 14 albums of soothing, relaxing, instrumental piano music, Dave Comb's music has been played millions of times worldwide on radio, satellite, and all internet streaming media. It continues to touch the lives of millions of people worldwide.To learn more about Dave, visit https://www.combsmusic.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Kamron Enger is the CEO of Engler Enterprise. He is a real estate agent out of North Georgia. He and his wife have done over 9 million in sales in 3 years. As a result, Kamron has been featured on various podcasts, including"The Money Show with Andrew Cordle.From having a son at 16 and then going straight to foster care to 6 million in sales in 2021, he and his wife are two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country.To learn more about Kamron, visit https://theengler.com. These are our friends. These are your friends.AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for the NYPD? Vic Ferrari is a retired twenty-five-year member of the New York City Police Department. With no formal training, he wrote four behind-the-scenes books about his former employer. With remarkable attention to detail combined with a sarcastic flair, Vic exposes the good, the bad, and the ugly of America's largest department.In this episode, we talk about the following:• Why Vic joined the police department and what being a part of the NYPD was like. • We touch a little on his role at 9/11 and along with a couple of funny stories • We talk about his books and the inspirationMust listen to moments:• 06:26 What is the Dixie Cup generation?• 14:11 What was his role at 9/11?• 25:58 What Vic learned in his journey with the police force.In this episode, you'll hear about Vic's journey, books, and stories. To learn more about Vic and to pick up a copy of his book, head on over to https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vic-Ferrari/author/B01IIQXLBC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Juliana Dever is a professional actor, experiential travel expert, and cultural tour curator. In the last 25 years, she has traveled all over the world. Her award-winning travel blog CelverDeverWhenever.com helps readers find unusual experiences in unexpected places, and it was named Best Independent Travel Blog in North America by NATJA (North American Travel Journalists Association). Juliana has been featured on Fox Good Day LA and Smithsoinian.com. As an actor, she's best known for her role as Jenny Ryan on the globally popular show Castle, and as Rachel Hawkerson on 9-1-1.In this episode, we talk about the following:• Juliana's journey from a small town, knowing she wanted more, and how one adventure led to the next.• Traveling, her blog, and what she does to create an experience for her clients.• Mindset and Juliana's take on risks. Must listen to moments: • 03:35 Can we connect the dots on our journeys?• 14:30 Juliana's take on why we rarely travel outside the country.• 28:56 Nothing happens until you take action.In this episode, you'll hear how a small-town girl decided to step out and experience life on her terms. From acting to traveling, she is doing what she loves.To learn more about Juliana and find her blog go to https://cleverdeverwherever.comFor additional resources mentioned in this episode, see the links below.1. CleverTraveler Checklist bundle https://link.cleverdever.travel/ChecklistBundle2. Link to Slovenia tour https://go.cleverdever.travel/Slovenia20233. Listener's discount code is: DREAMERS1504. Link to the Croatia event: https://go.cleverdever.travel/CroatiaLiveThese are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Angel Pretot is a French learning coach and online entrepreneur. Through his coaching and courses, he helps English speakers learn French fast, become fluent and live their best international lives. After a master's degree and 15 years of teaching and coaching French learners, he is still obsessed with improving his methods. He loves seeing his students learn faster and better and create beautiful lives for themselves.Angel is a Frenchman living in Vienna, Austria. He loves cheese and comes from a monolingual French family, still wondering what's wrong with him, moving abroad, learning five languages to fluency, and running an online business rather than getting a job.You can learn more about Angel and his work by visiting https://www.frenchfluency.net. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Growing up, Jason Queen experienced many life challenges, leading to failing classes, fighting, drug and alcohol abuse, foster homes, and programs for at-risk youth. But, he turned his life around, and now his passion and work over the past 20 years have been to mentor students and adults alike, so they can overcome adversity to become the best version of themselves and elevate their lives.Jason is a youth motivational speaker and mindset coach. He delivers motivational speeches at schools and shares what changed his life and how students can move forward. His message has inspired thousands of other students by incorporating many of the same beliefs and principles that helped him.When Jason's not speaking to students, he helps ChristianPreneurs unluck their absolute kingdom potential, expand their reach and scale their businesses so they can live the life they were created to live.You can learn more about Jason and his work by visiting https://www.officialjasonqueen.com. These are our friends.These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Steve Stewart owns Southern Comfort Mechanical, a company dedicated to delivering comfort to homes and businesses via HVAC system maintenance/repair and replacement in the Dallas area. He says it took him 25-plus years to act on his entrepreneurial dream.Steve grew up in Northern Ireland and said there wasn't much opportunity when he finished high school. So he began his journey in engineering. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked for various companies, including manufacturing plants around England, for Toyota, on new model launches, and then later in the States for a company running plants.We talk about his journey and what he has learned along the way.You can reach out to Steve by visiting https://scmdfwair.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Kelly Tuttle says her traumatic brain injury marked the beginning of a new life and a self-rediscovery journey. She joined the "head injury survivors club" in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her. It wasn't until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly is a neurology nurse practitioner and the author of "After the Crash." Her book provides hope for TBI survivors while encouraging them that they can live a normal life again without the added stressors of emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges.Kelly says she has a front-row seat to observing patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work and study while they heal. Kelly also wants TBI patients to know there is hope. She got better, and they can get too.You can learn more about Kelly and pick up a copy of her book at https://kellytuttle.org.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Chris Felton is an Amazon best-selling author, a seven-figure entrepreneur, and the founder and principal of his financial services firm. With this latest book and speaking series, "Think and Grow You," Chris is focused on helping driven entrepreneurs break through plateaus in their growth by learning how to get out of their way and take their success, peace, and impact to the next level. He speaks from his experience of being on the edge of financial ruin, business failure, and divorce. He shares the secrets that allowed him to avert the potential disaster and transform all areas of his life. Chris leads and trains hundreds of agents across the US and has helped over 17,000 people become more financially literate and experience financial relief.To learn more about Chris, go to https://chrisfelton.me.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Hank Ebeling is a sought-after speaker, small business entrepreneur, and the founder and owner of H-4 Training gyms. He's built his career on a passion for customer service and customer experience, and today helps other small business owners transform their customer service. Hank hosts his popular Success Trails Podcast, focusing on small business owners and their success. He also recently authored the book Crushing the Competition with Service.Hank says he learned the value of customer service early in his fitness career and realized its power in helping distinguish you from others. He used that service superpower to grow his business while working for a large fitness brand, and when he opened his first business in 2013, he applied those same principles to expand it. Now in the industry, almost ten years later and having worked with other small business owners, he has created a framework that can apply to any business to help you crush your competition with service.If you want to learn more about Hank and his work, visit www.h4-training.com or at https://hankebeling.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Gregg Goodhart, a recovering high school music teacher, found within teaching music the fundamental principles that allow for accelerated improvement, commonly referred to as talent. His findings resulted from a serious interest in and study of cognitive and behavioral training programs. Using his teaching as a lab to experiment with these ideas, he developed unique expertise in explaining the elements needed to succeed with any desired skill.He says how successful we are at anything will be determined by how well we learn to do the thing.You can learn more about Gregg and his work by visiting https://gregggoodhart.com/new/. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text John Follis is an award-winning advertising executive and marketing expert. He says he spent the first seven years of his career getting fired and the next 25 getting famous. Despite his rough career start, he eventually co-founded a Mad Ave Agency that, in 3 years, became one of the most awarded agencies in the country. Relatedly, John was selected as one of Madison Ave's "12 Best" by the NY Ad Club. As an industry thought leader, he's been on ABC, CNBC, and addressed venues, including The NY Business Expo and Yale. He now enjoys helping other business owners around the US through his "Follis Marketing Therapy."You can learn more about John and his work by visiting www.follisinc.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Victoria Short is the author of Find Your Mini Pumpkin: Life Lessons to Live with Purpose. Her book gives you wisdom and wide-ranging advice she shared with her students over her long career as an educator. She says she taught thousands of students in her teaching career and mentored many young educators. Through the lens of literature and decades of classroom interaction, she developed a philosophy of looking at the world with a curious and discerning eye.Victoria was named teacher of the year after serving seven years teaching in Louisiana as part of a nonprofit she joined called Teach for America, where they place teachers in areas suffering from chronic teacher shortages. In addition to her B.A. in English, she received her M.A. in education from Harvard University and served in the military as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army. Victoria coined the phrase "find your mini pumpkin" to describe the thing, person, object, or idea that reminds you that life is beautiful and worth living while also encouraging a present mindset.To learn more about Victoria and grab her book, go to https://authorvictoriashort.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living theFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Pranay Parikh is a medical doctor, serial entrepreneur, and podcast host. He says he thought he had made it when he finished training in medicine. He had all the skills he needed to be a great physician but very little of those to handle the rest of his life. His unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship and real estate. Over the past two years, He has bought over $250 million in real estate while practicing full-time as a doctor. Now Pranay helps those trapped in their day jobs start a business to live the life they want.You can learn more about Pranay and his work by visiting https://www.frommd.com and/or https://ascentequitygroup.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Kevin Palmieri is the CFO, Founder, and Co-Host of the Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast with more than 1200 episodes reaching over 700,000 people in more than 140 countries.After his rock bottom moment, Kevin says he went all in on holistic self-improvement. He was determined to overcome his anxiety and depression and live the life he'd always dreamed of having.He believes in a heart-driven but no-BS approach to holistic self-improvement and teaching others how to get to the next level of their lives.To learn more about Kevin and his work, go to https://www.nextleveluniverse.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Kim Sorrelle is the director of a humanitarian organization, a speaker, and the author of two books. "Cry Until you Laugh" is a book about her and her husband's battle with cancer after being diagnosed just four months apart, and "Love Is" chronicles her year-long quest to figure out the true meaning of love. She says this sometimes funny, sometimes scary, always enlightening journey led to life-changing discoveries found mainly on the streets of Haiti.She is a cancer-surviving, entertaining widow and an expert on love. She serves up inspiration with a side of humor and life application for dessert.To learn more about Kim, you can go to https://www.kimsorrelle.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-Winning Media Advisor who helps his client leverage their media exposure, find fame and make an impact. He is the Editor in chief of "I Have A Podcast" and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. Through the use of original content, he has helped elevate personal brands like Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and Sean Diddy Combs, to name a few, and some corporate brands like Macy's, Samsung, and Nikon. As a former network executive at MTV Networks, he pioneered how bands and business owners could contribute to their narrative by making them stars and producers of their television series. Since then, he and his team have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts!You can learn more about Vinnie and his work by visiting https://vpetalent.com. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Dustin Jones is the owner and CEO of EncompassHR, LLC, a boutique fractional HR consulting and leadership development company that provides human resource consulting services focusing on HR strategy development, planning implementation, and oversight. With over two decades of experience in tactical HR and HR leadership working with various companies and industries, Dustin has developed expertise and best practices in HR compliance, mentorship, leadership development, strategic planning, and change management. Dustin is changing the stigma associated with HR by bridging the gap between the needs of employers and employees.To learn more about Dustin and her work, go to https://www.encompasshrllc.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Inesa Ponomariovaite is the visionary founder and CEO of Nesa's Hemp, the world's first-ever full-spectrum CBDa oil. The research-based hemp products she has created combine modern science with ancient wisdom. The product is backed by certifications from the largest clinical FDA-registered labs and has white papers written by Harvard and Stanford cannabis experts and doctors. Inesa's expertise is restoring the body to homeostasis, where all systems function at their best. She says her mission is to show people the power and magic of pure hemp by giving them access to the highest quality product on the market that is backed by scientific research.How did this all come about?Inesa says a lifetime of disappointment in pharmaceuticals led her to become a holistic health professional. When her mom came down with stage 4 cancer and had only six months to live, Inesa traveled the world on a mission to find natural ways to heal her mom. Her mother's diagnosis was the inspiration behind Inesa's work, and as Inesa continues to pursue her passion, she says, "this brand is on a mission." To learn more about Inesa and her work, you can visit https://www.nesashemp.com. These are our friends.These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Nicole Elizabeth Smith is the President, Founder, and Chairman of the Board for the Treetop Clubhouse, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides curriculum and resources to students, guardians, and educators. She is also the owner of Fine Pearls Media, a digital marketing company that offers services such as website development, corporate branding, content creation, and other benefits. Nicole is the author of multiple publications, screenplays, and books. She writes "epic adventure" fictional novels under a pen name. In 2018 she wrote, directed, and produced the short film "The Face of Suicide." In 2013 she was the assistant art director for a feature film about the tragic reality of human trafficking.Nicole's story is one of overcoming physical, emotional, and spiritual health obstacles. And through all of this, she has found joy while sharing wisdom and hope with the world around her.You can learn more about Nicole and her work by visiting https://nicoleelizabethsmith.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text In episode 48, we sit down with Steve Sommerfeld, a Professional Freestyle Motorcross Rider, tv host and commentator, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur, to chat about his journey from a young boy in Australia living on a farm to turning his passion into a career. We talk about how he came into the profession, what it's like to be an action sports athlete and how he overcame one of his biggest challenges. Steve says that if he could go back and give his younger self some advice, he would say to "just bank on yourself." You can now find Steve sharing his love for the sport on his podcast "Riders Lounge Podcast" or commenting on a Motorcross Championship.If you want to learn more about Steve, you can find him at https://stevesommerfeld.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit with Toni Caruso, the Executive Managing Director for eWomenSpeakerNetwork. Toni says speakers fail to engage their audience because they are unclear, and their rapport and connection with the audience is simply a ho-hum. She wants to guide speakers and teach them how to effectively transform the audience and maximize their impact while creating a community of raving fans.Toni has been an event producer for over 30 years, managing and successfully organizing engaging events for the entertainment, corporate, and business-to-business worlds. She has brought her knowledge, skills, and experience to speaking professionals so they can share their genus on stage.To learn more about Toni's work, go to https://www.ewomennetwork.com, click on resources, and you will find SpeakerNetwork there.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit with Patrick Kagan, President of PK Solutions Group, to talk about the importance of differentiation. Having built, led, and grown sales organizations for 30+ years, from fortune 500 companies to mom-and-pop organizations, Patrick says he and his team have always met objectives because they have mastered differentiation. Patrick has been in the print and media world for 30+ years with a strong reputation focused on consultative relationships and collaborative results. He has worked in various roles, from the president to national sales for companies such as Proctor & Gamble and Hewlett-Packard. In addition to running his company, he is an internationally renowned podcast host, business coach, and the author of "Sell the Difference."To learn more about Patrick and his work, go to www.https://pksolutionsgroup.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Denise Castille, owner, and CEO of Any Day CPR LLC, to chat about her life after a heart attack. In July 2015, Denise experienced a medical emergency while traveling for work. One individual in the office saved her life. As a result, Denise is using her adversity to become an advocate to change the narrative of how we engage people to want to learn life-saving skills and equip them to recognize and respond to medical emergencies. Any Day CRP LLC promises to deliver an exceptional CPR/AED and First Aid training experience. To pay it forward, Denise founded Fresh Start for your Heart, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that assists survivors of heart attacks. She is the author of "I Don't Want to Die Like This: A Survivor's Guide to Thriving After a Heart Attack." She also holds a Distinguished Toastmaster designation from Toastmasters International.You can learn more about Denise by visiting https://www.anydaycpr.com and https://www.freshstartheart.org.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Ebenezer Norman, a Liberian Philanthropist, humanitarian, speaker, and founder of A New Dimension of Hope, a 501 (c)(3), to talk about his journey and finding his purpose. New Dimension of Hope's mission is to provide underserved communities with the education that gives them the academic, social, and economic skills needed to break the cycle of poverty by building schools and teaching self-sustainable life skills.There are so many takeaways in this episode. We talk about stepping outside of our bubbles to serve others and address the topic of happiness. Does it exist? Ebenezer reminds us that our attitudes reflect everything. He drives for Lyft seven days a week and donates 50% of his profits to his foundation. He is passionate about what he does and believes we all have an opportunity to be the change we want to see. This story warms the heart and reminds us that we can all do more to make the world a better place.To learn more about Ebenezer and his work, you can google him, but you can also visit his site at https://www.ndhope.org.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Jennifer Thornton has developed her expertise in talent strategy and leadership professional development over her 20+ years as an HR professional. She's led international teams across greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand into new markets, managing franchise retailers and developing key strategic partnerships - all while exceeding business objectives and financial results.The rapid growth of her consulting firm, 304 Coaching, has been largely due to Jennifer's unconventional approach to building innovative workforce development solutions for companies facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns.You can learn more about Jennifer's work and 304 Coaching at https://304coaching.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Efrat Cohen is the founder of ProPostureUs, an onsite and telephysical therapy-based wellness service at the workstation that improves employees' posture and body mechanics and keeps them most productive.With over ten years of experience working with patients of various ages and diagnoses in New York's premier hospitals, Efrat says she always puts her patients' needs first, seeking the best way to help them achieve their goals. She values education and keeps herself abreast of cutting-edge treatments and techniques. To learn more about Efrat and her work, you can visit https://www.propostureus.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead-by-example way of living and a contagious personality. He is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, a Distinguished Toastmaster, a TEDx speaker & keynote speaker, a former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought-after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. To learn more about Dai, go to https://www.daimanuel.com and be sure you give him a follow on social media.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND They are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #storytime time #community #podcast #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Bryan Flanagan, the Founder of Flanagan Training Group. Bryan began his career as a delivery boy for the IBM Corporation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He then invested the next 14 years with IBM as a salesman, a "people" manager, and a sales instructor at IBM's national training center.In 1984, Bryan joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation. He served as the Director of Corporate Training for Zig for over 25 years, working with various companies, industries, and clients. In 2005, Bryan founded Flanagan Training Group. He has authored numerous training programs, including his sales book "Now, Go Sell Somebody Something" and the 4-CD set "Bryan Flanagan on Sales and Motivation," along with his latest book and CD set "So, You're New to Sales."You can learn about Bryan and his work by visiting https://www.flanagantraining.com/.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#realtalk #community #storytime #dreamersFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text Melanie Jones is the owner and founder of The Frisco Gift Basket Company, a business and corporate gifting service that provides a solution to market penetration, increased closing averages, and solid client retention. As a mother of two, one autistic, Melanie says she is grateful every day and wishes to give to others in any way she can. Whether it's sharing her story, supporting other parents of autistic kids, giving to Operation Underground Railroad, or sharing some of her business acumens, she is here to talk and walk with you as we journey together.To learn more about The Frisco Gift Basket Company and Melanie, visit https://thefriscogiftbasketcompany.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Donnie Boivin, CEO, and Founder of Succes Champions and Success Champions Networking. Donnie, considered one of the leading global minds on sales, business development, and business growth, makes sales and business development relatable and human. His podcast "Growth Mode" ranks among the top podcasts globally, and he is a five-time best-selling author. When he is not community building, this Marine Corps Veteran and highly sought-after public speaker manages a full-working farm where he cares for goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese.You can learn more about Donnie by visiting www.champions90.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Sarah Clark, a Licensed and Board-Certified Holistic Health practitioner. Sarah has been in the field of Holistic Health for more than 15 years and is passionate about helping people support whole-body health through natural means. She believes that empowering individuals with knowledge and the ability to promote wellness should start at home and that natural practices should be accessible to everyone. Sarah's Ph.D. is in Natural Medicine, focusing on Othoromolecular medicine and Herbalism. Her dissertation on dietary counseling, orthomolecular nutrition, and anti-inflammatory means to effectively support whole-body health is the foundation on which she is building her health and wellness practice. Why is all this important to Sarah? She was her first client.You can learn more about Sarah by visiting https://sorcha.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.#dreamers #community #inspiration #purposeFor a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Krissie Lain Garland, a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified trauma specialist, Life Coach, author, and speaker. Krissie says she became a therapist because she knew what it is like to experience pain and what it is like to fight toward healing. As a widow to five-year-old twins, what started as a calling became a personal mission when her late husband took his life after battling mental illness and addiction. Krissie holds a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She grew up a pastor's kid and has a heart for working with the local church. With her experience, education, and extensive background working in the behavioral health field, Krissie partners with churches and para-church ministries worldwide to help educate others in understanding mental illness in a biblical and practical way.To learn more about Krissie and her work, go to https://www.krissiejoy.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Hollie King, the founder of A+ Athletics LLC, a full-service athletic training and college recruiting service that prepares athletes on and off the court. As a youth, Hollie had Epilepsy and was told she would never play on a varsity team. However, her love for volleyball was far greater than her condition, and Hollie went on to play both in high school and college before tearing her ACL. With the pursuit to motivate and encourage others to love this sport as much as she does, Hollie brings high energy and enthusiasm to her teams, always bringing out the best in her player. In addition to running A+ Athletics, Hollie is a head coach at Alcuin school here in Dallas.If you want more information regarding the college recruiting process, contact Hollie at [email protected] are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Malcolm Austin, the owner of MCA Seminars. Malcolm holds a black belt and has over 34 years of experience in Tae Kwon Do. In addition to all the martial arts he practices, he has over ten years in Tai Chi and is a certified meditation teacher and practitioner. Malcolm teaches a unique perspective on self-defense instruction called Mindful Self Defense and Self Awareness, which involves empowerment and situational avoidance. If you want to learn more about Malcolm's work, you can reach out to him at [email protected]. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Debby Montgomery Johnson, a #1 best-selling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and podcaster. In her book, "The Woman Behind the Smile," she shares her personal experience with a "love" that turned into betrayal and financial disaster.Debby's background is diverse, from working as a paralegal and senior bank branch manager to being a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer serving at the Pentagon and with the Defense Intelligence Agency. She is currently the President of BenfoComplete.com, a vitamin and supplement company that provides an alternative remedy for the pain of neuropathy.Debby first appeared in the Palm Beach Post and was featured on various shows, including the Dr. Oz Show, CBS This Morning, The Mel Robbins Show, and The Tamron Hall Show. Additionally, she was featured in the National Geographic's Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller and is regularly called upon for expert commentary about relationship fraud.You can learn more about Debby and her work at the following sites: https://thewomanbehindthesmile.com andhttps://www.benfocomplete.com. For more information about romance scams, go to https://romancescamsnow.com. If you have been a victim and would like to reach out to Debby, you can email her at [email protected] are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Leia Hunt, a two-time cancer survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Leia is also a podcast host, inspirational speaker, and author of My Battle Plan. Having been diagnosed with cancer at a young age, Leia spent her youth navigating life, as she says, "knowing she was different." At eighteen, she formed her 501(c)3 while a senior in high school to relieve some of the financial burden associated with cancer. Today, she uses her story as a testimony of hope through her work and speaking engagements. In this episode, we talk about Leia's Kids, whom it's serving, and how it's making a difference in the community. To learn more about Leia and her organization, visit https://leiaskids.org.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with John-Michael Rogers, a sales consultant at the Dallas Cowboys. Born and raised in Dallas, not only is he a lifelong fan of the Cowboys, but he is instrumental in expanding the reach of the brand through his work at the Formation at the Star. He has held various roles in sales, including working for AT&T Stadium and traveling as a college recruiter. He also sold luxury preowned cars during his college breaks. In this episode, we talk about his journey, including flipping his first home, and he lets us in on what it's like working with America's team. He is young, passionate, and definitely a magic-maker. To learn more about the Formation, head on over to https://formationatthestar.com/. If you want to reach out to John-Michael, email him at [email protected] are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Sheryl Powers, the owner of MPowered Advantage. Sheryl is a business advocate, group benefits specialist, voice-over talent, producer, and coach. Sheryl helps entrepreneurs by providing tools and resources to assist them in navigating the daily issues of entrepreneurship. Although Sheryl began her journey in radio and mentioned it left her, you can find her talent in her voice-over work and her podcast Network Today with cohost Rob Bliss, where they help entrepreneurs become better at networking. In this epsiode, we talk all about her journey, the challenges she incurred, lessons learned, and so much more. To learn more about Sheryl and her work, visit https://mpoweredadvantage.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Tom Allen, the Chief Executive Officer of Opango. Tom has over 20 years of experience in small, medium, and large enterprises, helping them grow and deliver products to the global marketplace. Opango provides an online education and certification platform so educators and trainers can broaden their reach and increase their revenues. In this episode, Tom talks about how his passion for aviation led him to find a need to help pilots improve their safety records. Hence his company was born. Tune in as this aviation enthusiast and traveled entrepreneur shares some of his challenges and insights along his journey.You can learn more about Tom and Opango by visiting https://opango.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Jay Maymi, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, speaker, multiple book author, and sales psychologist. For the last three decades, Jay's hunger to rise above has produced numerous accomplishments, including successful businesses, bodybuilding championships, radio, TV, stage appearances, authoring multiple books, creation of a Sales and Personal Development series, and speaking opportunities. Jay shares that his background in psychology, paired with his many years of working with people, gives him an advantage when it comes to helping his clients, and in this episode, we talk about it. We also talk about the challenges of entrepreneurship, and Jay offers some advice for someone starting. He recently celebrated his 100th episode on his talk show and featured Bill O'Reilly.If you want to learn more about Jay, pick up a copy of one of his books, or check out his work, go to https://www.thejaymaymi.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week, we sit down with Gerard Ibarra, Ph.D. on Behind the Dreamers. He is a consultant, speaker, and the author of "Good Decisions, Better Outcomes." His book is a guide to aid individuals and business owners in making better Decisions. Dr. Ibarra collaborates with companies in organizational change management for practical, transforming, and lasting results. He has over 30 years of management and leadership experience. Gerard began his journey in start-ups, then found himself back in the corporate sector, ultimately leading him to create the framework he outlines in his book. Listen as Dr. Ibarra talks about decision-making and his journey, including some challenges and learned lessons. He also updates us on his latest project, "Keep it Saved."These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week we sit down with Jennifer Cole of JennCole Designs, Inc. Jennifer is the owner of JennCole Designs Fashion Label and the Founder/Executive Director of JennCole Designs School, Inc. In this episode, we talk about Jennifer's journey from her humble beginnings doing alterations to launching her first bridal collection in 2017. She shares some challenges incurred along the way and touches upon the inspiration behind her foundation. Jennifer continues to showcase her work in New York and Texas, some of which were featured in The Knot NY Wedding Magazine six times between 2019 and 2020 and landed her an award for "The Knot Best of Weddings 2020." You can learn more about Jennifer and see her collection by visiting https://jenncole.design.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week we sit down with Ashlee Erickson. She has been a professional international makeup artist for 20+ years, traveling worldwide. Ashlee has worked on fashion shows and been the artistic lead for Katy Perry on several American Music Award Shows. Her work appears on CMT, where she was the beauty liaison and lead artist for seven seasons of the number one rated show "Making the Team. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." In this episode, we talk about Ashlee's introduction into the business, what she is up to now, the challenges she faced, and what she has learned through her journey. Be sure you stick around till the end when she shares how she bumped into Bono of U2. To learn more about Ashlee and her work, go to https://www.ashleeerickson.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week we sit down with Raquel Silva, the founder, and owner of Sweet Joy Bites. In this episode, we talk about the company and its inspiration—Raquel shares some of the challenges and great tips for business owners. Having been born in Brazil, one of seven children, Raquel came to Texas with her family at the young age of two. She remembers hearing her dad say, "whatever you do, do it well," and it's no surprise Raquel describes herself as driven. Her continued work ethic and ability to accept opportunity when it knocks led her to meet the CEO of Fogo de Chao, which became the jump start to take her business to the next level. You can learn more about Raquel and what's happening with Sweet Joy Bites by visiting https://sweetjoybites.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit with Paul Arceneaux, the new owner of a well-established Farmers Insurance Agency here in Dallas, to chat about his transition from the education system to the entrepreneur world. Paul has spent much of his career in some area of education, a big part of which revolved around his coaching career, including being the head coach for women's cross country and track at Vanderbilt University. Listen in to hear why he decided to make a move and how he is bringing his talents to the entrepreneurial space.If you want to learn more about Paul or reach out to him, visit him at https://agents.farmers.com/tx/dallas/paul-arceneaux.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

Send us a text This week we sit down with Cristina Bruneau and Suzanna Dupuy, the duo behind Beauty by Apothecary. Cristina, the creator, found her inspiration after her daughter was diagnosed with acute kidney failure and required a transplant. Cristina knew a radical change was needed and went on a mission to do whatever was needed to keep her daughter from having to go on dialysis. Suzanna came on shortly after that as co-founder, bringing a background in the high-end skin care industry, and together, they have built a company where they get to share their passion for health and wellness. In this episode, you'll find out what Beauty by Apothecary is about, who it serves, and where it's going.To learn more about these ladies, their stories, and the company, go to https://www.beautybyapothecary.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.