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Kaela Gedda is an Ontological Life Coach serving leaders and entrepreneurs to live their most joy-filled lives creating multi-six+ figure businesses as a result. She runs her coaching business, Rise Leadership Circle, with the best partner a girl could ask for, her mom Lisa. Kaela also is one of the co-founders of The Nest Cowork + Club in her hometown Green Bay. She has many obsessions: witchy reads, her dogs Murray and Millie, weekly horseback riding, spa days, snacks, and drinking tea and cha...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Nurturing Empowerment & Wonder How intentionally crafted childrens novels and elevating awareness of benefits of true self-care for adults can promote healing from today’s increased social and emotional stress Vivianne Winters Israel - Registered Nurse; mom; thriving cancer survivor; motivational speaker; self-care enthusiast; published author, Ten...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: An Ally in Bloom Nic (short for Nicole) Kuck is originally from Southern California. She moved to Arizona 20 years ago to play softball and earn her degree at Grand Canyon University. After graduation, she immersed herself within the special needs community in both an academic & athletic setting. She taught children with vast and varied cognitive a...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: My Story Matters Wendy Babcock is an award-winning lyricist, TEDx speaker, Author, and The Paid Stage & Storytelling Coach who has dedicated her life to helping others find and amplify their voices. With nearly a decade of experience as a speaker and mentor, Wendy has inspired countless individuals to embrace their personal stories as a tool for vi...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: From Sole to Soul: My Journey of Transformation and Empowerment Vanessa Cook shares her inspiring story of personal transformation, health, and wellness. Vanessa is a wife, mother of 7 beautiful kids, loves to hike and explore the world around her, run, and has a passion for bringing light to those around her. Once on a path defined by challenges, ...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Leaving Early Jon Taylor is an accomplished speaker, talk show host, and media producer with an extensive background in digital marketing. His career has been dedicated to crafting compelling content for coaches, consultants, and businesses that prioritize personal growth and well-being. As a single father, Jon's personal journey of resilience and...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: The Question. Jenn Fredericks is a beacon of resilience and hope, inspiring countless individuals through her journey of overcoming immense adversity. With three decades as a chronic kidney disease patient, including two kidney transplants, Jenn knows firsthand the challenges and triumphs of navigating long-term illness. Her role as a caregiver for...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Finding My Voice TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Finding My Voice Cassandra Vohs-Demann is a visionary leader and inspiring speaker with over thirty years of experience as a coach, professional musician, performer, writer, composer,...

Glenn Derby. is a former NFL offensive lineman who played for the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers following a distinguished collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin–Badgers. Beyond his achievements on the field, Glenn is a devoted advocate for mental health, addiction recovery, and trauma healing, drawing from his own journey of resilience and transformation. A recovering addict and alcoholic with over 30 years of sobriety, Glenn began confronting his Complex PTSD in 2022...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Beyond the Obituary Kristin Adkins is a passionate advocate for amplifying voices and ideas that deserve to be heard. With a background in Web Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing, Kristin has honed her skills through diverse experiences, from serving as a Graphic Design and Marketing intern for NASCAR's Chicagoland Speedway to leading as the Dire...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Letting Go BIO: LINKS: WHEN Stories: http://whenstories.com Discover more inspiring stories or share your own at WHEN Stories™. Your story matters—be seen, be heard, make an impact! #WHENStories #Storytelling #Inspiration #LifeChangingMoments Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that r...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Yesenia Montenegro is a passionate motivational speaker and personal empowerment coach dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential. With over 12 years of personal experience in overcoming mental health challenges, Yesenia was amongst the first to introduce an after-school program focused on trauma sensitive, social-emot...

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Reclaim Your Wellness Sharon Slack is a dynamic motivational speaker and Health & Wellness Strategist who turned her personal health crisis into a catalyst for change. After facing health challenges that were dismissed by traditional medicine and told there was nothing else they could do, Sharon embarked on a journey to reclaim her own health, lead...

In this powerful episode of WHEN Stories, Jenna Green, a former respiratory therapist who shares her remarkable story of overcoming severe health issues brought on by extreme overwork and sleep deprivation. Jenna recounts her four-year struggle with misdiagnosis and the heavy toll of seizure medications that left her feeling like a "walking zombie." Through candid reflections, Jenna discusses how her drive to manage a hospital respiratory department led to her collapse, frequent "pause button" ...

In this insightful episode of the WHEN Stories podcast, we sit down with Chris Keaton, an experienced song plugger and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee. With decades of experience in the evolving music industry, Chris shares his journey from performer to song plugger and provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he connects songwriters with key decision-makers in Nashville. Key topics include the dramatic shift from CD sales to streaming, how the current landscape levels the playing fi...

Jennifer Babcock gave her talk live on stage at Warrior Unchained 2024. This heartfelt talk recounts Jennifer's journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma, symbolized by the creation of a wire tree sculpture named "New Beginnings." The tree, crafted during high school, unknowingly became a representation of her future struggles, including an assault by a close friend. Through therapy, art, and reflection, she learned resilience and self-acceptance, realizing that growth and healing a...

Vanessa Cook shared her WHEN Story live at Warrior Unchained 2024! This powerful talk recounts Vanessa's transformative journey from the depths of trauma, illness, and self-doubt to resilience and self-discovery. At her lowest point, unable to walk upstairs without assistance, she chose life over despair. Through therapy, fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition, she rebuilt her body and soul, finding strength in overcoming obstacles. Her story highlights the importance of personal transformation an...

Michelle shares her story about how signing up for a 10K race was a catalyst that helped her get out of a deep depression and regain her sense of self after the tragic loss of her son. She explains that despite being a self-help enthusiast, motivation alone wasn't enough to pull her out of the dark place she was in. It wasn't until she really dug deep and identified her true "why" - wanting to repair her relationship with her young daughter - that she found the drive to make positive changes. ...

Tracy transitioned from a 20-year corporate career to running her own online business coaching company after realizing she lacked control over her time and income in the corporate world. The shift wasn't immediate; Tracy built her business alongside her corporate job for about 1.5 years before fully transitioning. Key challenges included setting boundaries with family, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning new online business strategies and technologies. Tracy now enjoys more control over h...

JAN HOATH- As a competitive swimmer in high school, Jan suffered a devastating shoulder injury that ended her swimming career. This led her into a deep depression, where she struggled with suicidal thoughts and was put on antidepressants. However, after an encounter with a German teacher who told her about a scholarship opportunity to study abroad in Germany sparked a glimmer of joy and hope within Jan. She applied for and won the scholarship, which allowed her to go to Germany and experience a ...

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