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SERITA VALMOND | CHRONIC PAIN WARRIOR

Serita Valmond supports people who are at the end of their rope in the fight against chronic pain, and she helps them take back their lives with holistic nutrition, gentle movement, and mindset coaching. She practices what she preaches after suffering from chronic pain herself for years. Serita is a Health and Life Coach helping other chronic pain warriors and is now medication free. Find out how!


 
 

 
 

Serita Valmond supports people who are at the end of their rope in the fight against chronic pain, and she helps them take back their lives with holistic nutrition, gentle movement, and mindset coaching. She practices what she preaches after suffering from chronic pain herself for years after being severely injured by a drunk driver rear-ending her vehicle at 60 miles per hour. Serita is a Health and Life Coach helping other chronic pain warriors and is now medication free. Find out how!

https://www.instagram.com/goalchasers2020/

 


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PATTI SHALES LEFKOS | NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME

Following a rewarding career as a teacher, consultant, and administrator in Vancouver, Patti studied journalism at Langara University then set out to pursue adventure travel and freelance writing. Whether canoeing the Yukon River, backcountry skiing in BC’s Monashee Mountains, hiking in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, or trekking in Tibet and Nepal. NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME, her Himalayan adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist was published in January 2020.


 
 

 
 

Following a rewarding career as a teacher, consultant, and administrator in Vancouver, Patti studied journalism at Langara University then set out to pursue adventure travel and freelance writing. Whether canoeing the Yukon River, backcountry skiing in BC’s Monashee Mountains, hiking in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, or trekking in Tibet and Nepal, nothing stops Patti.

NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME, her Himalayan adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist was published after she trekked at the age of 67.

www.pattishaleslefkos.com

 


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DOROTHY GRAHAM - O'DELL | THE OVERCOMER

Dorothy Graham-O’Dell child of God, wife, stepmom, and loving daughter. Dorothy just wrote her first book called The Overcomer. She shares her obstacles of overcoming being bullied in school for her weight, low self-worth issues, growing up with parents who were sick, the trauma of her uncle’s suicide, and leaving emotionally abusive relationships. She hopes that this book will help you overcome your obstacles and know you are not alone in your struggles. She has also started a coaching business helping women overcome their struggles and obstacles and hopes to also branch out into public speaking.


 
 

 
 

Dorothy Graham-O’Dell child of God, wife, stepmom, and loving daughter. Dorothy just wrote her first book called The Overcomer. She shares her obstacles of overcoming being bullied in school for her weight, low self-worth issues, growing up with parents who were sick, the trauma of her uncle’s suicide, and leaving emotionally abusive relationships. She hopes that this book will help you overcome your obstacles and know you are not alone in your struggles. She has also started a coaching business helping women overcome their struggles and obstacles and hopes to also branch out into public speaking.

https://www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3

 


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JULISA MEDINA | REPLACING FEAR WITH FAITH

Julisa Medina learned to love herself right before she took the stage for her 1st bikini competition in 2016. During her profound mental and physical training, she had a paradigm shift which resulted in raising her level of awareness of herself. Julisa has replaced fear with faith and is about to publish her first children’s book on February 2nd.


 
 

 
 

Julisa Medina learned to love herself right before she took the stage for her 1st bikini competition in 2016. During her profound mental and physical training, she had a paradigm shift which resulted in raising her level of awareness of herself. Julisa has replaced fear with faith and is about to publish her first children’s book, “Miracle Star Above the Sky” on February 2nd. How was she inspired and why is she supporting foster care?

https://www.julisamedinabooks.com/

 


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JENN SADAI: WOMEN READY TO RISE - INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR

Jenn Sadai is a proud Canadian from right here in Essex County. She has combined her love of writing with her passion for empowering women into three purposeful series totalling 7 published books. A successful woman and author, she lifts readers up. She takes issues that affect a woman’s self-esteem, explores the dark consequences of domestic violence, drug use, and depression, addresses bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace and body image. Her recent book, "Women Ready to Rise" is raw, real and portrays 20 women who have faced incredible trauma. Each has found a way to move forward and find new possibilities in their lives. If that’s not enough she is currently working on three more manuscripts.


 
 

 
 

Jenn Sadai is a proud Canadian from right here in Essex County. She has combined her love of writing with her passion for empowering women into three purposeful series totalling 7 published books. A successful woman and author, she lifts readers up. She takes issues that affect a woman’s self-esteem, explores the dark consequences of domestic violence, drug use, and depression, addresses bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace and body image. Her recent book, "Women Ready to Rise" is raw, real and portrays 20 women who have faced incredible trauma. Each has found a way to move forward and find new possibilities in their lives. If that’s not enough she is currently working on three more manuscripts.


www.jennsadai.com

 


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DONNA O'DONNELL FIGURSKI: PRISONERS WITHOUT BARS

Donna O’Donnell Figurski is the author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale, a three-time award-winning memoir. Prisoners without Bars is a heart-wrenching love story that will make you laugh, cry, and GASP.
Donna is the host of an international radio show, Another Fork in the Road, which airs twice a month on the Brain Injury Radio Network. She is also the creator and writer for her award-winning blog, Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
In a nutshell … Donna is a wife, mother, granny, teacher, writer, speaker, playwright, actor, director, stage-manager, photographer, picture-book reviewer, and, most importantly, caregiver for her husband and best friend, David.


 
 

 
 

Donna O’Donnell Figurski is the author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale, a three-time award-winning memoir. Prisoners without Bars is a heart-wrenching love story that will make you laugh, cry, and GASP.
Donna is the host of an international radio show, Another Fork in the Road, which airs twice a month on the Brain Injury Radio Network. She is also the creator and writer for her award-winning blog, Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
In a nutshell … Donna is a wife, mother, granny, teacher, writer, speaker, playwright, actor, director, stage-manager, photographer, picture-book reviewer, and, most importantly, caregiver for her husband and best friend, David.


www.donnafigurski.com
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com

 


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TINA BRIGLEY: UNLEASHING YOUR POWER

Tina Brigley, of Essex Ontario, took a huge risk in her life when she left her career as a teacher to help us breakthrough to be unstoppable. You are a powerhouse and people fear the day you discover that! You can have it all- better health, unstoppable confidence, more energy and success. The ONLY thing in your way is the beliefs telling you that you can't.


 
 

 
 

Tina Brigley, of Essex Ontario, took a huge risk in her life when she left her career as a teacher to help us breakthrough to be unstoppable. You are a powerhouse and people fear the day you discover that! You can have it all- better health, unstoppable confidence, more energy and success. The ONLY thing in your way is the beliefs telling you that you can't.

!https://tinabrigley.com

 


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MICHAEL ANGELO CARUSO: PRESENTING LIKE A PRO

Michael Angelo Caruso is an exceptional entrepreneur, an internationally recognized author and speaker. He delivers around 60 presentations a year, including keynote speeches, seminars, and webinars. In this interview, Michael shares the crisis that moved him into this business, his "Present Like a Pro" course and much more!


 
 

 
 

Michael Angelo Caruso is an exceptional entrepreneur, an internationally recognized author and speaker.  He delivers around 60 presentations a year, including keynote speeches, seminars, and webinars. In this interview, Michael shares the crisis that moved him into this business, his "Present Like a Pro" course and much more! 

https://www.michaelangelocaruso.com

 


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