Dr. Nicole Bradford came from a large, bustling family that seemed focused on just getting by. Punctuated by parental domestic violence and siblings who got caught up in the criminal justice system,  the younger Nicole always believed she was made for more. Today,  Dr. Bradford is a speaker, author, and founder of Maintain the Flame, a nonprofit she established in memory of her sister.You will learn:Our families don't always celebrate our accomplishments if they've not acheived what they've wished. Finding mentors we wish to emulate is key to success. We can lose ourselves trying to fit in where we don't belong.BIO: Dr. Bradford worked in the university system for many years before becoming a coach, author, and director of Maintain the Flame. Connect with her at www.maintaintheflame.net to learn more about her book, coaching, and speaking events.Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.