Real Things Living

Honorée Corder has inspired and motivated many authors based on her extensive and personal experiences. Writing a book requires a lot of effort and resilience. Writing a book will help you stand out from your peers because being an author shows that you are committed and establishes authority.  And writing a book is an opportunity and worthwhile investment using the right strategy.  Honorée is an executive and strategic book coach, TEDx speaker, and author of more than 50 books including You Must Write a Book. Honorée passionately coaches aspiring non-fiction authors to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income. Find out more at HonoreeCorder.com.

Andy Storch is a Talent Development Consultant, Coach, Author and people connector. Andy is effective in helping others because of his authenticity and perspective. He was diagnosed at the end of 2020 with testicular cancer that spread to his neck, and has been sharing that cancer journey with others.   He is very passionate about helping people fulfill their own potential and decided to write a book. The book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help corporate employees stop drifting and take control of their future. Andy is also the host of two podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Andy Storch Show. Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father, and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same. Connect with him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch or Instagram @andy_storch

Marci Greenberg Cox is a full-time realtor turned author. Her first book is, "Mommy Has a Boo-Boo: Explaining Breast Cancer to Children."   In 2018 she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. She was inspired by her very young daughters to write about and explain why mommy has a boo-boo (cancer), and even though she might look different, she's still the same person. All of this was done while undergoing an aggressive treatment that included a double mastectomy without reconstruction surgery, chemotherapy that resulted in complete hair loss, and everything else related to the cancer.  Marci's goal was to stay positive for her daughters. Cancer warriors with children have a similar experience...their children become beacons of hope.  She also has published journals such as "Mommy Has a Boo-Boo, Now What?", "The Breast Cancer GPS", and "Courage, Hope and Strength: Breast Cancer Journal for Women." You can learn more about Marci at https://florpublishing.com.

"Remember that each day is a gift." That statement stood out in the conversation with Jen Garrett.  Jen is a Leadership Expert and Branding Architect, and shifted from the corporate space to being an entrepreneur in November 2019, right before Covid. The death of her father in 2019 was also part of the decision.  Her leadership expertise is valuable for those who struggle from leaving a structured environment to the "regular world" like professional athletes and those in the military. She helps others discover what skills they have to be used in another environment and to take ownership of their life.  Jen is also the author of "Move the Ball", host of Move the Ball Podcast, and an Army Lawyer. Learn more about her at GetInsideTheHuddle.com

Christopher Booth produced his first album, "Journeys", in 2001 and that coincided with the 9/11 tragedies. Because of the calm and soothing nature of the album, he was invited on local TV and radio to play his music. He had tremendous success on a local level and learned that he was not a fan of being in the spotlight but loved writing music.  Fast forward 20 years. Christopher and his partner had a baby girl in 2020. Part of the inspiration for doing the 2nd album, "A Reflection of Time", was for his daughter, Winter Skye. However, COVID shifted a bit of his direction with it. For one, he decided to add the photography and poetry himself. It adds a soothing and more ethereal feeling from his perspective.  This is very much a personal album. He wrote it in a way that, hopefully, many people can relate to as well. Especially the poetry aspect. Christopher wants to have an impact on those who have mental health challenges. COVID has obviously brought new challenges to peoples lives who normally would

Award-winning author, Terry Stafford, devotes himself to sharing stories of music and hope for those who long for the good ol’ days. Having entered writing in the second half of life, he now uses his project management background to help creatives transform from scatter-brained writers to prolific storytellers while helping leaders use story to succeed.  Terry is a former NASA project manager turned novelist and writing coach. Learn more about him at https://terrystafford.com/

Kate Taylor's personal journey started with being a girl who lacked confidence, didn't think she was good enough. She went on to being a successful athlete in her teens, then attained a 4-year degree as a teacher. The teaching experiences led her to be a confidence coach because she recognized the students yearned for more guidance in life.  As a coach, Kate focuses on helping you become a confident woman and create the future you want. One of the things she targets is long-lasting tenacity. Her best is advice is to be authentic, be you.  She also is the podcast host of The Confident Reality. Learn more and connect with Kate on Instagram @confidencecoach.co

Paul Jun has always put a lot of effort into learning new things. He discovered over the years that when you commit to something, you also can learn from each experience. Paul thrives going through the creativity process because of his desire to help others learn and gain new skills. His strength is being a community builder.  He is a writer, photographer, and creative strategist. Learn more about Paul at PaulJun.me

Ozlem Ozkan is grateful for her education and experiences. Yet having limiting beliefs were holding her back. She now recognizes that wisdom - seeing things with clarity - is what she gained during all her travels, work, living abroad, spending time alone, and interacting with various people from different layers of society.  She embraces her energy to learn, create, evolve, and contribute to the world.  She lives in Amsterdam and is the author of "The Student" and the podcast host of "Bridging.  Learn more about her at https://www.ozkanozlem.com/

We've all experienced tough challenges in life. Imagine being told your entire life that you’re too small! You’re not big enough! It would be best if you tried something else. Being considered an underdog didn't stop JJ Birden and he gives a lot of credit to his coaches and mentors for their support.  JJ Birden's experience as a former NFL player for 9 years definitely provides inspiration for others. He's now a professional motivational speaker, entrepreneur and best selling author. JJ shares the principles and strategies he uses in life to help you perform at a higher level, no matter your circumstance.  His first book is "When Opportunity Knocks" and is developing another book based on his F.A.S.C.O. concept. (Failures, Adversity, Setups, Challenges, Obstacles) Learn more about him at JJBirden.com.

What can we do to make our vulnerability and imperfections our superpowers? Jenny Dilts can lead the way.  Jenny is a Grieving Coach and provides some much needed support when dealing with traumatic events. She can help you rebuild your life with gratitude and love.   In 2017, Jenny had the experience of sitting with a friend days after the sudden death of her friend's husband. Sharing that sacred space with her friend was a cathartic moment for Jenny.  She found her purpose.  The more Jenny has embraced this work, the more passionate she has become as a support person and travel buddy in this journey of life.  Learn more about Jenny at Grieving Coach. 

Inspiration is about enthusiasm. It’s the excitement of your mind or emotion to a high level of feeling or activity.  A lot of people use the word inspiration and motivation interchangeably, but they’re actually two different things. Inspiration is about sparking your energy when you’re going to do something. To me, inspiration is a way to wake your mind up. There are a lot of different things that inspire me, so I narrowed it down to my top three. 

Writing is a passion for Pamela Stephens and has a blog to share thoughts and experiences. This journey helps her learn more about herself, helps attain goals and dreams.  When people ask what she does, her answer is "I'm in the business of making friends."  Pamela joined the Hope Writers community several years ago to help with motivation and to demystify writing. She learned there is the "art of writing" and the "business of publishing." Writing can be overwhelming without the right support; you can easily become discouraged too. Being part of a community of other writers has provided not only motivation, but inspiration as well. And we both agree that writing can be therapeutic.  Learn more about Pamela at HelloPamelaJo and more about the Hope Writers community. 

Savi Barrowes is a great example of someone with a lot of tenacity, not just a high level of resilience.  (My nickname for her is Savvy.)  She went from starting her life as a 15-year-old girl with no life prospects, to getting her MBA at MIT, holding multiple executive roles with global responsibilities and led initiatives that have been featured at The White House level. Now she helps turn people into high performers and help them develop the skills to get recognized by senior leadership, become confident and be seen as the expert and authority in their role and to FINALLY get the career they have always dreamed about. Savi is the creator of "The 5 Secrets To Becoming A High Performer Bootcamp" and the host of "The Dream Big and Live Free Podcast", where she interviews executives, entrepreneurs and disruptors about how they overcame their life challenges to go on and live their dreams.  Contact Savi on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/savibarrowes/  or apply to her Bootcamp

Dr. Mike Rucker focuses on positive psychology and recommends creating moments of fun.  Creating fun is being positive and a mental habit that we can develop. Being "fun" can also help build resilience and connections with others.  That statement of "resilience and connections with others" is the foundation of the Real Things Living podcast. He provides great insight in this episode on how to reframe a situation. Mike is the Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness. In 2016, he was named a Top 50 health influencer and, that same year, completed a Ph.D. in organizational psychology focusing on effective wellness strategies. Dr. Rucker's upcoming book "The Fun Habit", is a book offering a practical reframing of positive psychology arguing that we should cultivate fun to bring a greater sense of happiness and joy to our lives, is set to release in 2021. Learn more about him at MichaelRucker.com. 

"A problem tells me I'm growing."  That statement is simple and to the point; and it helps you choose how to think and show up everyday.  Jacob Roig is a Business and Mindset Coach. He learned to do the impossible, like creating a multi-million-dollar business, walking 36 feet on burning coals, and breaking bricks with his bare hands. Jacob learned all of success was 80% mindset, 20% everything else and an unwavering commitment to seeing things through. He learned it was all a matter of cultivating the proper mindset.  He's mastered overcoming fears and limitations all of his life, and now specializes in helping others conquer the things holding them back from success. All of his years doing the impossible taught Jacob something special. He knows that there is a great opportunity hidden in every person, every challenge, whether it is turning around a failing business, overcoming sales fears, or walking through fire. Learn more at https://www.jacobroig.com/.

"Wait to Worry, Live in the Present. It's time to Pause, Breathe, and Reflect." Michael O'Brien reminds us what's important in life from his near-death experience after being hit by a car while he was riding his bike.  Michael learned a lot about himself healing from that accident; is grateful to still be alive and has vowed to inspire others.  Remember to make time each day to pause, breathe, and reflect on the moment. You have control over your response to life each day.  Michael is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. As a coach, speaker, and best-selling author, he helps leaders become more aware, resilient, and prevents a bad moment from turning into a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.  Learn more at https://www.michaelobrienshift.com

Why is understanding stoicism important? It's a philosophy designed to make you more resilient and to know yourself better.  Stoicism can help you develop self-control to overcome destructive emotions. This leads to being more attentive with your surroundings and more rational with your reactions. William Farraiolo lives and breathes this philosophy. William received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma in 1997. Since then, he has been teaching philosophy as a Professor at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA.  He is the author of seven books as of this podcast episode. Five titles were released in 2020 - with the first book for 2020 being "A Life Worth Living" (released in January 2020) and the most recent being "The Exile at Home" (released October 26, 2020). Learn more about William and his books here: https://amzn.to/3jV9EB4

My favorite takeaway is when Angie Gallagher compares resilience to having a competitive edge, which is a motivating factor that can get you out of a rut. Angie shares her story of feeling like an outcast where she grew up because she's half Asian and was raised by a single mother. She learned to embrace being different and understood what she was capable of. Don't let words bring you down, be true to yourself and keep creating who you are. She also learned that connecting with others strengthens resilience. We have to be resilient together.   Angie has a Masters in Fine Arts, was a luxury photographer, and is now in a sales and business development role helping others solve problems. Her thesis in college was about living between races, how you're connected to your heritage and how that affects your perspective.  Learn more about Angie on LinkedIn. 

"Mental resilience is key."  It's not easy dealing with any type of cancer diagnosis, and Grace Charrier was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in April 2016.  That was 4 years ago as of this writing. She has used this time to inspire others and became active with patient advocacy through love and wanting to help others.  She also recently published a book about her experience, Impossicant: Quirky Inspirational Tales from a Cancer Survivor.  Grace is a Global Goodwill Ambassador, Patient Leader Advocate, Fight Cancer Global Project Leader, and host of Cancer Convos Podcast on YouTube. The objective of her podcast is to provide much-needed information for patients, survivors, and caregivers....and of course some inspiration!