Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist interviewed FOCUS JAMES. She is an experienced motivational speaker, transformational life coach and the author of “What is the Focus of Love?”. Educated at Temple University in Philadelphia, Focus James celebrates a life of varied and colorful life experiences. Molded into a woman of love, acceptance, and peace, she has gathered the experiences of her past and testimonies of her present to continue her life-long mission to empower people spiritually, emotionally, and financially. Focus is the CEO of The Focus Of Love LLC where she speaks insights of healing on all the facets of life. Also, she is the CEO of Focus Mogul LLC where her mission is to provide each client the ways and means for them to create 6 streams of income. Connect with Focus: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefocusoflove Website: https://www.focusjames.com Facebook: https:/www.YouTube.com/c/TheFocusofLove.com

Growing up in Taos, Missouri, Jason was raised in a small town with a loving family that gave him every chance to succeed. His parents were supportive and provided everything this 17-year-old could ever want. That is until his life changed forever on May 8, 2003, when his dad unexpectedly passed away by suicide leaving him, his mother and two younger sisters behind. Through hard work, dedication, and a strong faith in God, He is now a certified teacher and thought coach, accomplished basketball coach and Elite Skills trainer, Amazon Best Selling author, Post-Traumatic growth  storyteller and the Co-Founder of 4D Athletes. #ACT2impACT and Give life a chance to get better https://4dathletes.com/ Twitter handle @Coach_Holzer

Many People have words. However, John Watkis has something to say. Join us as we discuss speaking with a purpose. Despite his inability to stay in school long enough to graduate from the programs he enrolled in, John has managed to reach world-class status as a speaker, speechwriter, fitness instructor and performer. John is a High-Stakes Performance Coach, professional speaker, author, and award-winning performer. He is the author of Speaking Notes: The Eight Essential Elements to Make Your Speech Music to Their Ears (available on Amazon), and is the first Canadian-born actor to play Mufasa in the Disney musical, The Lion King. In addition to more than two decades of experience delivering keynote speeches and workshops for clients in six countries and on three continents, he has written speeches for corporations, government officials, non-profits, professional speakers, and hall-of-fame athletes. A partial list of his clients includes: BMW Canada, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Human Resources Professional Association, RBC, Bank of Montreal, TD Bank, Moneris Solutions, Canadian Federal Government, and Hills Pet Nutrition. His speeches and workshops are the perfect mix of inspiration, entertainment and education.

In 2020, I read a Peter Lucas poem for the first time; his words moved me to tears and fueled my desire to write. I have posted a few of my responses to his thought-provoking poetry here on my podcast. You are about to listen to the first time the Yogi and the Drama Queen are on the same recording.

Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie Messersmith-Bunting champions mental health awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. He challenges people to rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol and drug addiction. Through his company ArchieCares, LLC, Messersmith-Bunting aims to reframe the narrative surrounding mental illness and addiction by facilitating honest and vulnerable conversations. Messersmith-Bunting reaches individuals personally as he openly and honestly shares his own struggle with addiction and clinical depression. He weaves research of top therapists and addiction specialists into his storytelling, allowing audiences to understand the potential for loss and pain. Whether it’s a conversation with corporate employees about mental health in the workplace or a student workshop on resilience, Archie delivers a vibrant mix of life lessons. Attendees are inspired, empowered and ready to make authentic changes in their life.

Dr. Jen Price, LMSW founded UVISEME, LLC. (Pronounced You-vize-me.) She is an educator and counselor with over 20 years of experience. As a counselor, she has personally visited over 200 colleges and universities nationwide and worked with hundreds of students helping to match them with the appropriate school for their particular goals. Dr. Jen has also helped students win in excess of $15M in scholarships. She created an online course, College Edge for students and their families in grades 7th-12th and her first book, Generation EDGE: Your GPS for Career Success releases December 2020.

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Original poem

Original poem

Another response to a beautiful poem written by a friend.