Mark is a retired economics and mathematics teacher. He taught in Toronto and Hamilton for 24 years. He coached hockey, cross country, and track & field. He currently serves as a volunteer cross country coach for Westdale Secondary School. He has published a scifi novel, “Age-Decoded.” To learn more about him, go to: Mark’s Bio: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mark-Ryall-2 Age Decoded link: https://books2read.com/age-decoded

Terry Tucker is no stranger to the struggles life throws at people. His biggest was being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. In addition to his faith, he uses 4 truths to guide the decisions he makes in life: 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 determined individual; 3) What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people; and 4) As long as you don’t quit – you can never be defeated. He has written a book called “Sustainable Excellence.” To learn more about him, go to his website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com

Martha Hoy has taken the tragedies in her life, and has transformed them to victories! List as she shares her story today. She also shares about the books she wrote regarding her journey. They may be able to help you or someone close to you. You can find her online at her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/martha.hoy

Since his release from prison in 2015, Shane Flemens has been successfully running his own landscaping and general contracting company, ABE Landscaping and Maintenance. He also owns and operates Rise n’ Ride Rentals, a watersport company with his daughter, Ashley. Now a free man, Shane is driven to shine a bright light on the darkness of prison through his writings, which he began on the inside: ask hard questions and share truth. He hopes that through these stories, and those of his fellow inmates, he can affect positive change in the lives of others. To learn more about him and his books, go to: http://shaneflemens.com

The path that has led Vito Altavilla to this point in his life has been anything but traditional.  He became an industrial research chemist who participated in several technological breakthroughs, holds over a dozen patents, and took a very interesting path to get there. Growing up in the city, his time in the Navy, University and his work life has made for a lot to reflect on, so, here it is. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. before WW II, he’s been in the middle of some unique situations, most of them very funny, and all of them true.  Vito walks you through a few dozen of these wonderfully told snap-shots of life in America during a time some of us remember,  and most of us can relate to. To learn more about him, go to: http://itbeganinbrooklyn.com/

It’s Eden Gold’s life mission to reach as many young adults as she can, to give them a powerful layer of support and guidance as they navigate adulthood in a way that inspires them to live a great future. To her, success is more than academics. She says, “Success is prioritizing your mental health. Success is the ability to open up and seek help when you are struggling. Success is loving our body through all of its developmental changes. Success is taking criticism of others lightly, and not letting it dim your shine. Success is never giving up. Success is your mindset.” To learn more about her, head over to: https://www.lifeafterhighschool.us/

Over the past 12 years Marc Johnston has helped hundreds of clients make real changes in their lives. Now, as one of the founders of High Thrive Coaching, he is able to share some of his secrets to success on a much larger platform. Marc has helped clients save their marriages, improve their communication, overcome addiction, move beyond abusive relationships and more. After a spectacular failure, and nearly losing everything Marc has learned how to use failures in relationships and life as tools to springboard to success. To learn more, go to: https://www.highthrivecoaching.com

Gayle Martz’s mission and passion is helping people enjoy and live their lives with their animal companions anywhere and everywhere. Making it possible for people to take their pets wherever they go is her ultimate goal. In Gayle’s story titled “IT’s IN THE BAG,” her hope for you to learn the great lengths she went to have pets on board and have a greater appreciation for traveling with your loving companion. To find out more about her, the Sherpa Bag, or her book, go to: https://gaylemartz.com

Annie Mack is a prize-winning fine art photoartist and the author of Badass Pix with a Cheap-Ass Camera, which includes abstracts, macros, and non-traditional perspectives as examples of creative expression through photography. You can find out more about her unique style of photography, as well as more about Annie Mack, by going here: https://anniemack.zenfolio.com

My guest today is René Murata! She is the CEO of CEO Essence. CEO Essence is leadership training designed for women by women. “It takes the essence of who we are, intuitive, innately strong, and nurturing and combines these traits with business strategies, financial and marketing awareness to create a full spectrum training designed to provide you with tools to advance your career. To learn more about René and CEO Essence, go to: https://www.renemurata.com