JEFFREY DESKOVIC | 16 YEARS IN PRISON AND EXONERATED BY DNA … ADVOCATING FOR THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED

Jeffrey Deskovic is an internationally recognized expert on wrongful convictions, and the Founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which has freed 11 wrongfully convicted people and helped pass 3 laws. What is his motivation? He spent 16 years in prison-from age 17-32- for murder and rape prior to being exonerated by DNA. A documentary short about his advocacy and life post exoneration, called, 'Conviction', is currently available on Amazon Prime.


 
 

 
 

Jeffrey Deskovic is an internationally recognized expert on wrongful convictions, and the Founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which has freed 11 wrongfully convicted people and helped pass 3 laws. What is his motivation? He spent 16 years in prison-from age 17-32 for murder and rape prior to being exonerated by DNA. A documentary short about his advocacy and life post exoneration, called, 'Conviction', is currently available on Amazon Prime.

https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/

 


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JAMES BARRY | FROM PRIVATE CHEF TO CREATOR AND FOUNDER … PLUCK, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND!

James Barry started as a private chef who had the fortune of cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise. Not wanting to limit the audience of his healthy and tasty style of cooking, James started his own company and ran it for 8 years. Life dealt him some difficult cards and as a result, he has now opened new doors and has launched his first functional food product ... Pluck ... The first of its kind!


 
 

 
 

James Barry started as a private chef who had the fortune of cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise. Not wanting to limit the audience of his healthy and tasty style of cooking, James started his own company and ran it for 8 years. Life dealt him some difficult cards and while being a stay-at-home parent, he found his creativity. James has now opened new doors and has launched his first functional food product. Pluck!

https://eatpluck.com/

 


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JESSICA MCCRACKEN | EMPOWERING YOURSELF AFTER A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Jessica McCracken’s life was perfect. She was a teacher, a wife, mother of two wonderful children living a life of what she thought was perfect. Until she almost lost her life on her 39th Birthday. You are about to be blown away by this courageous woman who exudes positivity! She empowered herself after a near-death experience and is now a Life and Wellness Confidence Coach.


 
 

 
 

Jessica McCracken’s life was perfect. She was a teacher, a wife, mother of two wonderful children living a life of what she thought was perfect. Until she almost lost her life on her 39th Birthday. You are about to be blown away by this courageous woman who exudes positivity! She empowered herself after a near-death experience and is now a Life and Wellness Confidence Coach.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/231963731576108

 


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KAREN AMLIN | THE POWER OF INTENTIONAL THINKING

Self-sabotaging? Are your fears stopping you in your tracks? Karen Amlin has helped over 400 people move forward and celebrate new possibilities in their lives. She's not only a coach but a coach for coaches! What’s The Intentional Thinking Academy all about? Her qualifications will blow you away!


 
 

 
 

Self-sabotaging? Are your fears stopping you in your tracks? Karen Amlin has helped over 400 people move forward and celebrate new possibilities in their lives. She's not only a coach but a coach for coaches! What’s The Intentional Thinking Academy all about? Her qualifications will blow you away and she is accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

https://karenamlin.com/

 


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MONIQUE TURNER | ALWAYS PERSONAL, NEVER PURPOSE!

Monique Turner is a keynote speaker, author, and youth advocate. With her mantra, Never Personal Always Purpose, Monique is on a mission to help others overcome challenging moments so that they may find fulfillment, and above it all, success. Monique seeks to transform and uplift the voices of the underserved and unheard. She has helped many people end their probation early and over 15,000 at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals reclaim their lives and discover their true purpose.


 
 

 
 

Monique Turner is a keynote speaker, author, and youth advocate, who works with organizations, individuals, and families to transform their lives. With her mantra, Never Personal Always Purpose, Monique is on a mission to help others overcome challenging moments so that they may find fulfillment, and above it all, success. Monique seeks to transform and uplift the voices of the underserved and unheard. She has helped over 15,000 at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals reclaim their lives and discover their true purpose.

https://www.moniqueturner.com/

 


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SONYA BOERSMA | BREASTFEEDING IN 2021

Expectant or new parent? The pandemic was a pivot point and created a sense of urgency to fully lift up mothers with breastfeeding. Sonya Boersma is a Masters educated Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working with new families for over 25 years, she knows what a big difference breastfeeding makes not only to health but to a mothers’ sense of providing for her infant.


 
 

 
 

Expectant or new parent? The pandemic was a pivot point and created a sense of urgency to fully lift up mothers with breastfeeding. Sonya Boersma is a Masters educated Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working with new families for over 25 years, she knows what a big difference breastfeeding makes not only to health but to a mothers’ sense of providing for her infant.

https://www.lactationcare.ca/

 


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TRACEY WHITEYE | I AM THE DAUGHTER OF A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVOR … EVERY CHILD MATTERS

Tracey Whiteye is a second-generation residential school survivor. As a holistic practitioner, she learns, teaches and helps Indigenous people discover who they are emotionally mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tracey is also dedicated to helping each of us understand the culture, language, historical trauma and much more from the Indigenous perspective.


 
 

 
 

Tracey Whiteye is a second-generation residential school survivor. As a holistic practitioner, she learns, teaches and helps Indigenous people discover who they are emotionally mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tracey is also dedicated to helping each of us understand the culture, language, historical trauma and much more from the Indigenous perspective.

http://namerind.on.ca/

 


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JUDE SANDVILL | THE DIVORCED DADVOCATE … CREATE AN AMAZING LIFE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN

Jude Sandvall is a single parent of three daughters and is helping men navigate the waters of divorce so they are well and their children are also taken care of. He's an Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach and Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner who uses cutting-edge approaches.


 
 

 
 

Jude Sandvall is a single parent of three daughters and is helping men navigate the waters of divorce to create an amazing life for themselves and their children. He's an Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach and Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner who uses cutting-edge approaches.


http://www.thedivorceddadvocate.com/

 


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VIOLET DETRE | BE FREE FROM THE MENTAL PRISON YOU PUT YOURSELF IN

Violet Detre put herself in her own mental prison. She built walls around her to protect herself from her perceived pain. How has she taken back control to live a life of JOY after multiple suicide attempts?


 
 

 
 

Violet Detre is a co-author of "Ready, Set Go", speaker and Show Host. She put herself in her own mental prison and built walls to protect herself from her perceived pain. How has she taken back control to live a life of JOY after multiple suicide attempts?

https://www.violetdetre.com/

 


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JASMINE MULDER | BE THE LIGHT IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY

Jasmine Mulder was in a much different place a year ago struggling with depression and anxiety. She discovered the power of giving after seeing a post about blessing bags and now volunteers tirelessly every week to collect food, clothing, and hygiene projects for the homeless in Windsor/Essex. She and a group of volunteers hand these things personally to those in need every single weekend. What a difference one person can make!


 
 

 
 

Jasmine Mulder was in a much different place a year ago struggling with depression and anxiety. She discovered the power of giving after seeing a post about blessing bags and now volunteers tirelessly every week to collect food, clothing, and hygiene projects for the homeless in Windsor/Essex. She and a group of volunteers hand these things personally to those in need every single weekend. What a difference one person can make!

https://www.facebook.com/jasmine.muise​​

 


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GARY GRADLEY | LIVE YOUR LIFE FULLY AND ON PURPOSE

Gary Gradley was a trusted advisor for many national corporations throughout Ontario. Gary founded ‘Trusting through the Transition’ with a Mission is to help 100,000 people choose ‘Faith over fear’; live debt-free and pursue their purpose to make a difference in our world. Gary is the Author of; ‘The Kingdom Promise; How Leading Canadians Choose Faith to Conquer the Storms of Life’. Live Your Life Fully and 'On Purpose'!


 
 

 
 

Gary Gradley was a trusted advisor for many national corporations throughout Ontario. Gary founded ‘Trusting through the Transition’ with a Mission to help 100,000 people choose ‘Faith over fear’; live debt-free and pursue their purpose to make a difference in our world. Gary is the Author of; ‘The Kingdom Promise; How Leading Canadians Choose Faith to Conquer the Storms of Life’. Live Your Life Fully and 'On Purpose'!

linkedin.com/in/garygradley​​

 


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KRISTA GIANNAK | DON'T HIDE FROM YOUR OWN STORY!

Krista Giannak, is the owner of Wise Words That Matter. She's a writer, a PR professional, story consultant, speaker, music lover and skier ... who happens to be blind. Krista’s been telling clients' stories and sharing their expertise for years, even as she hid from her own. Need some inspiration? She runs professional workshops and speaks about her own journey: from "scared kid" to business owner, networker, and skier.


 
 

 
 

Krista Giannak, is the owner of Wise Words That Matter. She's a writer, a PR professional, story consultant, speaker, music lover and skier ... who happens to be blind. Krista’s been telling clients' stories and sharing their expertise for years, even as she hid from her own. Need some inspiration? She runs professional workshops and speaks about her own journey: from "scared kid" to business owner, networker, and skier.

https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsThatMatter


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JACKIE SIMMONS | MAKING SUICIDE, ESPECIALLY TEEN SUICIDE, A THING OF THE PAST

Jackie Simmons is a radio show host, TEDx Speaker, author, and your advocate for a Better Life. As one of the co-founders of the Suicide Prevention Society, her mission is to, "Make Suicide, Especially Teen Suicide, a Thing of the Past". Pure prevention is fun and we should be teaching people the skills they need so they never have to go near the edge.


 
 

 
 

Jackie Simmons is a radio show host, TEDx Speaker, author, and your advocate for a Better Life. As one of the co-founders of the Suicide Prevention Society, her mission is to, "Make Suicide, Especially Teen Suicide, a Thing of the Past". Pure prevention is fun and we should be teaching people the skills they need so they never have to go near the edge.

https://www.thesuicidepreventionshow.com/online-registration1591381189924

 


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NATAN VERKHOVSKY | YOU ARE LIMITLESS!

Natan Verkhovsky is a best-selling author, an Energy Coach, and creator of the Limitless Program. He is also the Founder, Managing Director, and Head Instructor at The Essential Academy. This all happened in the last year when he was forced to take a major pivot in his life.


 
 

 
 

Natan Verkhovsky is a best-selling author and an Energy Coach. He plays in the intersection between time and energy. Natan is the creator of the Limitless Program. He is also the Founder, Managing Director, and Head Instructor at The Essential Academy. This all happened in the last year when he was forced to take a major pivot in his life.

https://www.essentialacademy.org

 


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DENISE MICHELLE WALING | BOSSING UP AS AN ASIAN WOMAN!

Denise Michelle Waling knows about trauma from her years of failing to understand her borderline personality disorder or address her suicidal intentions. She is one of eighteen women who share their full stories in the inspiring new book "Asian Women Who Boss Up". How did Denise finally recognize her mental illness, go through treatment to where everything came together in a transformational way?


 
 

 
 

Denise Michelle Waling knows about trauma from her years of failing to understand her borderline personality disorder or address her suicidal intentions. She is one of eighteen women who share their full stories in the inspiring new book "Asian Women Who Boss Up". How did Denise finally recognize her mental illness and go through treatment to where everything came together in a transformational way?

https://www.bridgethelove.com/

 


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MARGARET BOERSMA | EMPOWER YOURSELF TO INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN

Margaret Boersma is an educational consultant and teacher trainer. She uses brain-compatible strategies to engage children and youth. Margaret has developed Deep Learning at Home for parents/guardians and has developed a self-assessment tool to gauge our levels of stress. Learn how to use words for emotions, become aware of and manage feelings, and even learn to calm someone else down.


 
 

 
 

Margaret Boersma is an educational consultant and teacher trainer. She uses brain-compatible strategies to engage children and youth. Margaret has developed Deep Learning at Home for parents/guardians and has developed a self-assessment tool to gauge our levels of stress. Learn how to use words for emotions, become aware of and manage feelings, and even learn to calm someone else down.

https://creativeeducationinaction.com/from-surviving-to-thriving-4parents

 


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