#DefineYourself Podcast with The Chris Mitchell

Judy Balloff, author of 365 Days Of Abundance, was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that only 2% of Americans have and most are men.  During the surgery to correct the cardiac problem, Judy survived 5 strokes during the operation.The strokes robbed Judy of her ability to drive at night,  and the loss of her credit credentials that forced her out of her career in banking.She pivoted from her banking career into a career in the insurance filed and has earned over a half million dollars in the past five years.You can purchase Judy's book, 365 Days Of Abundance, from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/365-Days-Abundance-Inspiration-Principles/dp/B09RRRYFCK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33NJSJRXAL7X3&keywords=judy+balloff&qid=1653073699&sprefix=judy+balloff%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 or get a seven day free sample at http://www.judybaloff.comYou can connect with Judy at http://www.judybaloff.comHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show

Shelly Slocum, a woman who never smoked in her life and never been around smokers, was diagnosed with lung cancer.  Shelly shares how she was diagnosed with non smoking lung cancer that took half of one of her lungs, and how that experience, along with her daughter, pushed her to publish her book, Love and Inspiration from Mom.You can purchase Shelly's book, Love and Inspiration from Mom, on Amazon.You can connect with Shelly by visiting https://loveandinspiration.org/Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show

Roger Smith, author of The Most Unlikely Leader, An Unbelievable Journey From GED to CEO, shares his story of how went from getting a GED to becoming the CEO of a fortune 500 company.Roger goes into how he became addicted to street drugs for twenty eyas and what got him to decide to get help.  Smith shares how his addiction led him to drop out of high school in his sophomore year and how be homeless.Smith talks about how his he survived being addicted to drugs and homeless.Smith shares the lessons he learned from that experience, the experience of battling melanoma and a motorcycle accident, and from mentors he met on his way to becoming the CEO of a fortune 500 company.You can purchase Rogers's book, The Most Unlikely Leader, An Unbelievable Journey From GED to CEO, from Roger's web site (Rogersmith.me) or from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Most-Unlikely-Leader-Unbelievable-Journey/dp/1955026130/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+most+unlikely+leader&qid=1651517999&sprefix=the+most+unl%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1You can connect with Roger by visiting rogersmith.me Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show

Dana Golden and David Marion were married and owned a successful brokerage firm for several years until David's addiction destroyed their marriage, their business and landed David in a federal prison.David was addicted to almost everything one can be addicted to: alcohol, drugs, and gambling before he met Dana and those addictions continued for years, with Dana being a codependent.Dana and David share their stories, what motivated David to get cleaned up from his addictions and how, after a very bitter divorce and David's incardination, how they can work together to write a book and now work together as a counseling team with David working with the addict to help him/her to overcome their addictions and Dana working with the family to help them heal and save their marriages.You can purchase David and Dana's book, Addiction Recovery: The No BS Guide to Recovery, from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Rescue-NO-BS-Guide-Recovery/dp/1543991122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D6YSD92Z79NQ&keywords=Addiction%3A+the+No+BS+Guide+to+Recovery&qid=1650376166&sprefix=addiction+the+no+bs+guide+to+recovery%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1You can connect with David and Dana by visiting https://www.theliferecoverycoach.com/ Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show

Ellie Shefi walked through hell and came out happy.Elli grew up in a family that struggled finically.  Ellie and her family would dig in trashcans for aluminum cans and newspapers to recycle for money.   She is also a survivor of abuse and rape and a survivor of domestic violence that forced her to live under a fake name and a ghost file.Ellie has also been homeless (or as I prefer to call it “housing challenged”).  She has lived in her car and eating food that restaurants were throwing away at the end of the night.Ellie is also a uterine cancer survivor and a medical miracle that has been told that she would be dead by and keeps on living.Ellie has survived all of that and today she is attorney, entrepreneur, a number one international best-selling author, speaker, strategist, consultant, coach, and philanthropist. Ellie shares how she has successfully moved from the hardest and darkest days of her live to the success she is enjoying today.Ellie shares what has inspired her and who has motivated her to become successful.You can purchase Ellie's books, from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Ellie-D-Shefi/e/B08GKYGQ2Z?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1651239847&sr=8-1 or visiting booksbyellie.comYou can connect with Ellie Shefi by visiting https://www.ellieshefi.com/ Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Dr Kelly Bohnhoff shares how she was caught in sex trafficking at a young age, how she got out of it, and how today she helps others deal what she calls trauma drama.Dr. Kelly, as most people like to call her, shares how she accidently got caught up into a sex trafficking circle by spending a night at a girlfriend's house for a sleepover.Dr. Kelly shares what she and her 2 pre-teen friends experienced and how it affected their lives.Dr. Kelly also described how she was manipulated and controlled by the teens who ran this sex trafficking group.Recovery has been, and continues to be, a journey for Dr. Kelly and many survivors of trauma dram, and Dr. Kelly shares what trauma drama is and how to cope with it.You can purchase Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff's book,  Beyond Trauma Drama : Cultivating the Sacred Nature of Families to Heal, when it is realized in September 2022You can connect with Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff by visiting her website at http://onesacredfamily.com/ Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Anthea McCarten shares her story about being sexually abused by a family member from the age of seven until she was twelve years old.McCarten shares her experiences being sexually abused for five years, how it ended and how she broke her silence and told others about what had happened to her.McCarten shares how she felt as she prepared to tell her parents, their reactions, and how she felt after breaking the news to mom and dad.McCarten reckons the reaction her abuser had when he was confronted by her family and how she felt after the secret had been shared within her family.McCarten talks about how this experience affected her teenage years, including dating, and her life afterwards – including depression, lack of self-worth and feeling that she was ugly and no man would want her, and a suicide attempt.You can purchase Anthea McCarten's book, Shhh…How Childhood Sexual Abusive Almost Stole My Sanity and How I Overcame The Past from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Shh-Childhood-Sexual-Almost-Overcame-ebook/dp/B09SV659CJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X3JT7S5NR3R6&keywords=Anthea+McCarten&qid=1650289899&sprefix=anthea+mccarten%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1  You can connect with Anthea McCarten on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthea-mccarten-017659111/, on Instagram at either https://www.instagram.com/restore_the_gears/ or at https://www.instagram.com/redheadbikerchick/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/publicspeakerandauthorJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

If you looked at Brad Shreve when he was an executive at a major hotel chain with an office with a nice window and a secretary, many would think he was the living definition of success.Importantly images can be deceiving.  Brad was miserable and he was not sure why.  Although had had recently came out at the time, Brad did not know he had bipolar II and did not know it.In Brad's own words, “I did some crazy stuff”.  He made some choices including partying with subordinates and often late to work.  He was on the verge of losing his job when he decided to quit with no idea what he was going to do.Brad marriage to his wife ended.   He moved from Northern California to Southern California, and he started to fully explore and embrace his sexual orientation. Brad got into a dangerous relationship with a man who was both emotionally and physically abusiveBrad shares on this episode of the podcast his story of accepting who he is sexually, and his battles with alcohol and cocaine and how he battled his mental health problems from his bipolar disorder, both before it was diagnosed and after.Brad has been clean and sober since 2003.  He is one half of a happy marriage with his husband.  Brad is the author of Mitchell Riley's mysteries series and the host of the podcast, Queer Writer of Crime.You can purchase Brad's book, A Body in the Bathhouse, from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Body-Bathhouse-Mitch-OReilly-Mystery/dp/B08PP9ZJ6X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=330YB3KMANHZ4&keywords=brad+shreve&qid=1647618730&sprefix=brad+shreve%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 and A Body on the Hill from Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/Body-Hill-Mitch-OReilly-Mystery/dp/B09314JKZP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=330YB3KMANHZ4&keywords=brad+shreve&qid=1647618777&sprefix=brad+shreve%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2You can connect with Brad by vesting https://bradshreve.com/ or https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/·        Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  866-488-7386  Text: 678678Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

At the age of 11, Michelle Kuei was hit by a speeding taxi  as she waited after school for her mom in her native country of Taiwan.Kuri sent the next 4 years in a rehabilitation hospital and get around in a wheelchair.When she was able to return home, Kuei fought to relearn how to walk.  Today she is walking with just the use of one crutch.Kuei shares her journey and how she mental attitude helped her to overcome her injuries and more to become successful in her life.You can connect with Michelle by visiting https://elevatelifecoaching.org/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Having been injured at birth and developing Erbs Palsy Qaysean Williams left arm has limitations including his left hand is useless.His injury has prevented him from playing in sports growing up, riding roll coasters without looks from those who operate the rides, and to this day he still struggles tying his own shoes.Qaysean's injury may have caused him some self-esteem issues and feelings of worthlessness.  His injury lead to him being called named and picked on by his peers in school.  He internalized the pain he was feeling from the cruel words of his classmates.He knew the words of his classmates were damaging him so he decided to do something about it.He decided to give himself some self-talk and tell himself that he should love the arm.He started to create fashion to “cover up” his arm and distract everyone form his physical disability.  His work made him feel good about himself and it was the beginning of his fashion career.because Qaysean decided to change his mind set to “I believe I can do anything I put my mind to.” he decided to strengthen his weak arm.    Although he was reluctant at first, Qaysean started to work out in a gym to strengthen is left arm.Today Qaysean sees his disability as his super ability.  He first saw it as his super ability when he created garments that others found amazing he could create such an amazing product in spite of his disability.Although he does get some push back from customers who do not believe he can create a full garment with just one hand, he keeps working to inspire others both in the disabled community and beyond to find their own super abilities.You can connect with Qaysean by http://www.HausOfManikin.com and search for manikinTV on YouTubeJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Natasha Miller, the author of Relentless: Homeless Teen To Achieving the Entrepreneur Dream, her journey from a youth shelter to the Inc. 5000 has faced much diversity in her life starting at the age of sixteen when she was abandoned Christmas night. Miller has also gone through giving birth to a stillborn child and nearly dying during that experience.Despite all the adversity Natasha has experienced, she has developed strategies to beam more independence and confident, that have helped her to become more independent and confident,Natasha shares her journey from the days of being in a teen homeless shelter and called preppie by the other ttesn to how she is now owning and running ao Inc. 5000 company in the bay area.Natasha shares how she battled through the rout times, what helped her and how she never gave up on her dream to make something of herself.Today Natasha is building a profitable Inc. 5000 companyYou can purchase Natasha's book, Relentless: Homeless Teen To Achieving the Entrepreneur Dream, from Amazon by going clicking her or going to https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Homeless-Achieving-Entrepreneur-Dream-ebook/dp/B09R45YD63/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36Y7OOTMVQ3Z9&keywords=natasha+miller&qid=1647455098&s=books&sprefix=natasha+miller%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1 LYou can connect with Natasha by officialnatashamiller.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Deborah is a very strong woman.  She battles multiple rare dieses including Mysthenia Gravis, Auto-immune Disease, Ehlers Danlos, CRPS and Chronic Pain.  Deborah not only battles rare diseases, she is also a strong advocate in the rate disease community with grace and humor.Deborah's has always had a passion for politics, including an ambition to hold a very prestigious office.  Although her challenges has forced her to pivot from a political career, her political aspirations and training serves her well in the role of advocate for the rare disease community.Deborah shares her story of how she went from an able body person to a person with a duality in hear early teenage years.Devroah share some of the challenges she has faced from her rare diseases and how she has worked to overcome them – including self-confidence issues.Deborah shares her vision and the mission for her non-profit, Vicktorious, who it is designed to benefit and how it can benefit everyone in the disability community.Deborah shares some of her experiences she has had from battling all of here rate diseases and how she speaks out and advocates for the rights of disabled persons who have rare diseases.Deborah shares how she uses her voice, and experiments with adaptive software and equipment, to both share her message and empower rothers in the disable community, on multiple social media platforms including TikTok, clubhouse, and others.You can connect with Deborah Vick on most social media platforms as crafts on wheels or forward moving on twitte or via her non-profit, Vicktorious at Vicktoorious.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Synova Cantrell has faced many challenges in her life: fibromyalgia, a spinal cord injury that occurred in high school and a broken tailbone, but she has never allowed any of those struggles limit her.Synova was told by her doctors she would be in a wheelchair by the age of forty and at first she was devastated by the diagnosis that cause her to go into depression, then she became determined to prove the doctors wrong.Synova does not see her diagnoses as disabilities, she sees them as super powers.Synova shares her tactics to prevent any labels or individuals define who she is because she wants to define herself by writing crime stories, helping solve cold cases and now helping writers to succeed in their writing careers as a writing coach.Synova has an interesting way of dealing with her diagnosis of fibromyalgia, she does not consider it her “it” or diagnosis and by doing so, her thinking helps her succeed in life despite her fibromyalgia.Synova shares how and why she got into writing and how her writing career was launched through a connection she had at her father's church.Synova shares how working from home is a perfect fit for her with her challenges including fibromyalgia.Cantrell shares how and why she has pivoted from crime writing to coaching and motivation writers   She also shares how her ADHD is an obstacles for her to do  mundane household chores and the trick she has developed to do those chores despite her ADHD finding them boring.During the interview Synova and Chris get a little of topic and dismiss some of the great works of comedian and actor, Steve Marti, and how Martin's work has impacted their lives.You can connect with Synova Cantrell by searching for Synova ink on most social media platforms and on patreon.Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Victoria Wieck, along with her family of four siblings and her parents, immigrated to the United States with only $30 to their name and life looked bleak for their family.In a new country that she did not know a single English world, and her parents having to work two jobs each. Victoria helped raised her younger siblings, learn English on her on and attended school – with dyslexia that was undiagnosed.Victoria used common sense to overcome her challenges to build a successful business that has generated over 500 million dollars of sales.Victoria has been appearing on live TV shopping channels for more than a quater of a century, selling hr. jewelry to viewers.  Her business sis along a international business selling jewelry worldwide.Victoria also hosts her own podcast, A Million Dollar Passion. Where she talks with accomplished people who have found their passion and have built their own success.Victoria has written two books: Shattered Sky, a science fiction book and self-help book entitled Million Dollar Passion – How to turn your passion based business idea into a million dollar business , Both available later in 2022 or 2023.You can connect with Victoria Wieck by visiting her website at VictoriaWieck.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Joanne grew up with undiagnosed Specific Reading Comprehension Deficit and struggled with understanding not only written text, but also verbal comprehension.Joanne's disability left her believing she was not as smart as others and lead to her the point of attempting suicide,Joanne shares her struggles to overcome her learning disability.  She shares her burning to desire to read and how a program her mom gave her turned everything around for her.Joann graduated from high school 10th in her class. She was accepted to Marquette University and graduated Cum Laude.Today Joanne owns and operates her own successful virtual reading tutoring business, she trains and consults others to do the same, and now she is the author of her first book, How to Start an Online Tutoring Business.You can purchase Joanne's book, How to Start an Online Tutoring Business, from Amazon by clicking hereYou can connect with Joanne by visiting her website at http://www.onlinetutorcoach.com or at http://www.theonlinereadingtutor.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Christine McKay was dropped off at a homeless shelter at the age of sixteen on Christmas day night.  Christine has been homeless, lived-in section 8 housing, mother of 3 girls before she turned 22 and had a goal to go to Harvard University,Christine, on top of all her challenges, had to live life with a bipolar II diagnosis, alcohol dependency, and self-esteem issues, dream of going to Harvard kept her motivated through the tough days.  Christine not only achieved her goal of attending Harvard, she graduated and today is an published author, the host of her own podcast and helps business owners discover and get what they want in every negotiation with their counterparts.You can purchase Christine's book, Why Not Ask? A Conversation About Getting More, from Amazon by clicking herehttps://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-Ask-Conversation-Getting/dp/1734954906/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HWFZD31BT4TQ&keywords=Why+Not+Ask%3F+A+Conversation+About+Getting+More&qid=1641482183&sprefix=why+not+ask+a+conversation+about+getting+more%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1You can connect with Christine by visiting her web site at VennNegotiation.comNational Suicide Prevention hotline – 800-273-8255 (TALK) or 988Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Living with an incomplete spinal cord injury at C5 of her spine from a diving accident, Annie Streit's life goals changed course from creating a career for herself as an interior designer to a desire to help others.Annie shares how attitude, a strong support system including members of the spinal cord injury community, friends, and family, and helping others through motivational speaking and volunteering with the United Spinal Association as the grassroots advocacy director has helped her build success in her life as an author of children's books.You can purchase any of Annie's children's books through Amazon by clicking here.You can connect with Annie by visiting her website at https://annieauthorblog.com/You can connect with the United Spinal Association by visiting their website at https://unitedspinal.org/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Faith Jones was born into a religious origination, originally called the Children of God then the family that was founded in the 1960'a by her grandfather as a fundamental Christian organization as one of the founding groups of the Jesus people movement that came out of the hippie movement.Faith spent her childhood living in the community facing many challenges including isolation and only a grade school education.  She also witnessed and experienced both psychological, religious, and physical manipulation and abuse including sexual abuse by adults, extreme corporal punishment, and forced separation of children from their parents.Faith left the community as a young adult as she yearned to learn more and find a path in life that would lead to a career.  She left with nothing because everything belonged to the community.Armed with the knowledge she had a personal relationship with God, and He will get her through the tough times, Faith used grit and determination to work her way into Georgetown UniversityFaith shares what she has learned from her experiences of building a successful life as a lawyer and a business owner after growing up on a cult and how we can use her lessons to build success in our lives.You can purchase Faith's memoir, Sex Cult Nun, from Amazon by clicking here You can view Faith's TedX talk “I own me”, at by clicking hereYou can connect with Faith by visiting https://www.sexcultnun.com/ and https://faithjones.com/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Former Special Forces / Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner (U.S. Army veteran with 21 years of service, 1990-2011) played an integral role in developing the Warriors Heart healing programs based on his first-hand experience battling PTSD, TBI, substance abuse, depression and more.Spooner shares how he has overcome/is overcoming PTSD, TBI, substance abuse and depression and is using his experiences as a co-founder of the Warriors Heart healing programsWounded Heart provide military, veterans and first responders with a next-phase for healing when struggling with addiction, PTSD and co-occurring issues to rebuild their lives and reduce suicide rates through a in-patient program based in Bandera, Texas.You can visit Warriors Heart at https://www.warriorsheart.com/ or call toll-free from the United States by dialing 866-868-9383.  You can support Warriors Heart through the Warriors Heart Foundation at https://www.warriorsheartfoundation.org/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Michele, a survivor of a near fatal car accident, spent four months in hospital, underwent many long operations, battled depression and a possibility of struggling to walk again, shares how she found affirmations helped her become, as she calls it, completely healed.You can purchase Michele's books, The Magic of Affirmation Power, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3w5Bd2k and Become A Magnet To Money Through The Sea Of Unlimited Consciousness, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3CxhtH9.  Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn money from qualifying purchases #SupportDFYSYou can connect with Michele by going to https://mydivinesuceess.com/ or https://magnettosuccess.com/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Josh Basile, at the age of eighteen, sustained a life changing catastrophic injury when a wave threw him over his boogie board, shattering his neck and damaging C4-5 of his spinal cord, changing his life and causing him to be classified as a quadriplegic.Josh views his disability as his superpower which lead him to become an attorney, proactive disability rights advocate and mentor.Josh's superpowers lead him to start the 501(c)3 spinalpedia.com which empowers newly injured families through its 20,000 paralysis-related videos and growing.You can connect with Josh by emailing him at  Josh.Basile@Gmail.com and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/josh.basile and on https://www.determined2heal.org/ and https://spinalpedia.com/ Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

Alexa Huth became disabled in 2009 after losing a significant amount of her vision to Lattice Degeneration and Retinal Detachment.Alexa had not allowed her vision limitations limit her.  She has worked as a vision impaired freelancer in Japan working with startups.  Alexa now works as a corporate consultant.Alexa shares her life hacks that help her succeed in the corporate world and navigate the physical world safely.You can purchase Alexa's book, Undefined World, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3nE7zx7. Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn money from qualifying purchases #SupportDFYSYou can connect with Alexa by visiting her web site at https://www.alexahuth.com/Check out inclusively at https://inclusively.com/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Jenny Smith is the author of Live the Impossible: How a Wheelchair Has Taken Me Places I Never Dared To Imagine discusses her lift after becoming a quadriplegic from a C6-7 spinal cord injury in high school during a cheerleading accident.Smith talks about all aspects of life as a quad, her book, and what she is doing in life to be successful and how she manages it all form her wheelchair.Since her injury, Smith has completed graduate school and has personally distributed wheelchairs for eight years in developing countries. Smith currently works with a non-profit organization where she supports her co-workers while they live overseas. Smith also enjoys staying physically active by Rowing on the Ohio River with Louisville Adaptive Rowing.Smith runs a popular blog and YouTube channel, Jenny Smith Rolls On, where she explores the practical aspects of life as a quadriplegic. You can purchase Jenny Smith's book, Live the Impossible: How a Wheelchair Has Taken Me Places I Never Dared To Imagine, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3rQd8wl  Note: as an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases from this link. #SupportDFYSYou can connect with Jenny Smith by visiting her web site at https://jennysmithrollson.com/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Haley Moss, recipient of the Difference Makers Award, the author of four books including Great Minds Think Differently, was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three.  Today Haley is a neurodiversity expert and is the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida.Haley shares her journey growing up with autism and how she has overcome the challenges to become a lawyer and a neurodiversity expert.Haley shares het thoughts on applying for employment when you are autistic and how the disabled community can become gainfully employed despite a disability.You can purchase Haley Moss' books, including Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals from the publishers website at https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/413499755/?fbclid=IwAR0wm0oBA8IG99MnYi2bfewNRNg6-btj2B3kibD-bHkyYxUbV8uPMmFiTdA, The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3mk93gE, Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About! from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3jIh3Xa, Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases #SupportDFYSYou can connect with Haley by visiting her web site at https://haleymoss.com/If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Glen Williams, a former police officer and detective, who has lived with diabetes since the ae of fifteen, now has added a hearing loss from working around guns for years, and most recently PTSD.Glen shares ho shutting down from his PTSD experiences cost him 2 marriages.Glen shares the signs that a person may have PTSD and the best ways to deal with the effects of PTSD. Glen shares about his service animal, Shiloh, who can alert him about his blood sugar levels quicker than a CGM – Continuous Glucose Monitor.  Glen shares the training that is involved for the dog and the human, You can purchase Glen's book, Bridging the Gap: An Inside Look at Communication and Relationships After Traumatic Events, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3pJ0JJl Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases #SupportDFYSYou can connect with Glen by visiting his web site at http://www.glenwilliamspublicspeaker.com and to contact Glen about his offer, email him at info@glenwilliamspublicspeaker.comIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Ce'Aira Brown Professional Track Athlete and Andre Henry CEO of DreamAgain award winning Authors of Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire the ten irrefutable lawns of Purpose discuss how their secrets to success despite being orphans as children.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        http://Dreamagainthelegacy.com·        http://Orphantomillionaire.comPURCHASE OUR GUESTS BOOK(S)·         Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire the ten irrefutable lawns of Purpose on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3CjM8azHELP SUPPORT #DEFINEYOURSELFYOU can support our mission of empowering the disabled community to overcome their coals and achieve their goals for success in their professional, academic, and personal lives by succeed in life by supporting #DefineYourself via any or all of the following methods:·        Shop for your #DefineYourself swag and motivational books wirten by the Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself Store - http://www.defineyourselfstore.com·        Shop Amazon using this link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Make a financial donation via Buy Me a Cup of Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys·        Sign up to host your own podcast at Buzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card from Buzzsprout!·        TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY CAN BE A #DEFINEYOURSELFER JUST LIKE YOU!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKSIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Kim Sorrelle, the author of Cry Before You Laugh and Love Is, shares her battle with breast cancer (stage I) from diagnosis to victory.During her battle, her husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Unfortunately, his cancer was more advanced – stage IV, and he lost his battle with cancer within six weeks of his diagnosis.Kim's experience has had a profound effect on her.  Her journey led her to share her feelings and experience in writing that she turned into the book, Cry Before You Laugh.Kim also spent some time in reflection on the meaning of love.  She turned the reflections and study of love into the book “Love is”Despite her battle with breast cancer, that she was the victor, her continuing battle with bladder cancer and her loss of her husband to cancer, Kim is an entrepreneur, director of a non-profit organization, speaker, and writer. You can purchase Kim's book, Cry Before You Laugh via #DefineYourself's Amazon Affiliate Link at https://amzn.to/3j5xJr9and Love Is, via #DefineYourself's Amazon Affiliate Link at https://amzn.to/3mTYlMV.You can connect with Kim by going to https://www.kimsorrelle.com/You can connect with the non-profit, Rays of Hope International, by https://www.facebook.com/RaysofHopeInternationalIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Liz Venendall, the author of The Three Key Steps to Living Without Limits and How Mommy Moves, fell into the field of life coaching completely by accident.  After going to many interviews and feeling she may have not been hired for the job because of her CP impacted her mobility, Liz was tired of the no for an answer.  She knew her worth and she decided that she ws going to work on her terms. As a stay at home mom, everyone told Liz they considered her their life coach, so she decided to explore it as a career.She earned her certification as a life coach and she brings he experiences from her disability to help her with her clients.Today, she is not just a life coach, she is training others to be a life coach to the disabled community.You can purchase Liz's book, How Mommy Moves from Amazon by going to URL.  You can get your free copy of The Three Key Steps to Living Without Limits by visiting Liz's website, https://www.lizvenendaal.com.You can connect with Liz for her personal life coaching business by visiting her web site, https://www.lizvenendaal.com and you can connect with Liz through We Live Without Limits and learn how you can become a life coach  at http://welivewithoutlimits.com If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Holly Devine, the Founder of DisassemblingDisability and a teacher's aide/educational assistant in a classroom for disabled students, discusses her life journey with cp (cerebral palsy) and anxiety and how she is overcoming her disabilities daily.Holly shares how, growing up in Canada, her mom attended school with her during her kindergarten years.Holly shares the adaptive sports she participated in, including wheelchair basketball and paracycling.Holly and Chris share how they benefited by advocating for themselves and adapting to the word with their respective disabilities.You can connect with Holly at her web site, http://DisassemblingDisability.com or vis email at Holly@DisassemblingDisability.comIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Jonathan Collins, the author of Into The Frame, shares how he got into the sport of fencing from his wheelchair, how he competes safely from being in his wheelchair, and how others who are wheelchair users can get involved in the sport.You can purchase Jonathan's book, Into The Frame, from Amazon by going to https://amzn.to/3kW0KqMYou can connect with Jonathan by connecting with him on twitter at https://twitter.com/Jonatha56744262, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WheelchairFencerJonathanCollins/?eid=ARB3Mf-Ps-suaj0f-zPsd6jIXRg0N6DtRd_XAm2js3K4mE5q-Yf8QN8p07UnWubN7W_AoqJSqtITUGaIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get the FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Gary Miracle (yes that is real name) is a family man and active in his church despite losing his arms and his legs from a life-threatening sepsis or as he calls it “a blip in his story”.  Gary shares how his life changed New Year's Eve 2019 and how his faith is helping him minister to others who are dealing with their own blips in their stories.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·         https://garymiracle.com/HELP SUPPORT #DEFINEYOURSELFYOU can support our mission of empowering the disabled community to overcome their coals and achieve their goals for success in their professional, academic, and personal lives by succeed in life by supporting #DefineYourself via any or all of the following methods:·        Shop for your #DefineYourself swag and motivational books written by the Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself Store - http://www.defineyourselfstore.com·        Shop Amazon using this link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Make a financial donation via Buy Me a Cup of Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys·        Sign up to host your own podcast at Buzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card from Buzzsprout!·        TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY CAN BE A #DEFINEYOURSELFER JUST LIKE YOU!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKSIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Dr. Justine Green grew up with a hearing loss that never held her back from succeeding in life.  Dr. Green earned a Ph.D with a doctorate in education specializing in students with disabilities and has worked in special education until her position was furloughed by COVID.Dr. Green used that opportunity to write a book about her experiences growing u with hearing loss.  She has also written tow other books about others who have grown up with ADHD and a young person who is growing up with CP.Dr. Green shares her insights on not allowing her hearing loss define who she is, and how she turned moments that were meant to hurt her into teachable moments in life.3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     The difference between mainstreaming and inclusion in schools2.     How to turn a bad interaction into a teachable moment of disability.3.     How you can get your (or your child's) story of growing up with a disability turned into a children's book.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH JUSTINE·        https://www.greenrosepublishing.com/PURCHASE JUSTINE'S BOOKS·        Completely Me available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BVqngM·        Completely Emme: A Cerebral Palsy Story available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3nngVic·        Completely Matt: An ADHD Story available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2XcN6GBHELP SUPPORT #DEFINEYOURSELFYOU can support our mission of empowering the disabled community to overcome their coals and achieve their goals for success in their professional, academic, and personal lives by succeed in life by supporting #DefineYourself via any or all of the following methods:·        Shop for your #DefineYourself swag and motivational books wirten by the Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself Store - http://www.defineyourselfstore.com·        Shop Amazon using this link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Make a financial donation via Buy Me a Cup of Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys·        Sign up to host your own podcast at Buzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card from Buzzsprout!·        TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY CAN BE A #DEFINEYOURSELFER JUST LIKE YOU!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKSIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Kimberly Mitchell has bene diagnosed with Stave IV breast cancer.  The cancer has spread into her bones, specifically her skull, back, sternum, hip, and her bone marrow.Neither herself nor her husband of twenty-one years, expected anything like this to happen for another 20 years.Faced with a terminal illness, Kimberly is determined to get her life back and live to the fullest as long as possible.Kimberly's GoFundMe page is located at https://gofund.me/b0cb1f4a.  The Susan G. Komem Foundation is located at https://www.komen.org/If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

At a young age Paul Erway parents purchased a brown and white pony.  He rode that horse and he developed a passion for horses.  He started riding before he started kindergarten.  He showed horses at eleven.  He went to college and studied horses.  He graduated from college with on a path that would fulfill his dream of working with horses – until a car accident changed everything.Paul sustained a spinal cord injury that left him a paraplegic.  His doctor told him he would have to be in a wheelchair the rest of his life and he should just deal with it.Although his dreams were shattered, just like his back, Paul found a new passion -wheelchair marathon racing.3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     How a challenge from another wheelchair user helped Paul find his new passion.2.     How to train for wheelchair racing3.     Equipment needed to compete in wheelchair racingLINKS TO CONNECT WITH PAUL·        Website – https://www.paulerway.com/PURCHASE OUR PAUL'S BOOKS·        50 Abilities, Unlimited Possibilities: Wheeling Through 50 States: From Jackson to the Boston Marathon Bombing (The 50 Abilities Series Book 1) on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3C1XDTS·        50 Abilities, Unlimited Possibilities -- Racing to the Final Finish Line: From Salt Lake City to the Mountains of Montana (The 50 Abilities Series Book 2) on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3E9q5VxHELP SUPPORT #DEFINEYOURSELFYOU can support our mission of empowering the disabled community to overcome their coals and achieve their goals for success in their professional, academic, and personal lives by succeed in life by supporting #DefineYourself via any or all of the following methods:·        Shop for your #DefineYourself swag and motivational books wirten by the Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself Store - http://www.defineyourselfstore.com·        Shop Amazon using this link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Make a financial donation via Buy Me a Cup of Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys·        Sign up to host your own podcast at Buzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card from Buzzsprout!·        TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY CAN BE A #DEFINEYOURSELFER JUST LIKE YOU!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKSIf you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comJoin the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

How do you build success in you professional and personal life when you have a disability?Listen to the #DefineYourself Podcast with the Chris Mitchell.  The podcast where I empower you to succeed by connecting you with those from the disabled community who are overcoming their coals: challenges, obstacles, adversities, limitations and/or setbacks and are achieving their goals and building success in their professional. academic and/or personal lives.Each episode a successful peer from the disabled community share their backstories, what motivated them to succeed,  how they achieved the success they are enjoying today and moreIf you are ready to go beyond surviving and begin thriving in your life, then come join me every week right here on the #DefineYourself Podcast with the Chris Mitchell.Subscribe today!  Your future self will thank you!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

At the age of 5, Eliza still wasn't speaking.  Her family was told Eliza would 'never attend a normal school'. They were wrong.Eliza earned her engineering degree from Princeton university, and her MBA from Cornell. she also worked at Bloomberg and earned an SBIR award from the department of defense. today Eliza is the CEO and founder of Kipit. Kipit is a device for your bag that prevents you forgetting anything by tracking your bag's contents and sending automated messages straight to your phone.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Website - https://www.kipit.coHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by The Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link -  https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Sign up to host your podcast on Buzzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Eileen Torres was one of the first Latina's to go to college during a time that most Latinas stayed at home and raised children.  Eileen will share with us the challenges she faced, including a father who did not want her to go to college, and how she overcame all of them.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Website: https://www.eileentorresproductions.com/ HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link -  https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Sign up to host your podcast on Buzzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuestSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

On the morning of the 11th of September, 2001, at 8:46 am eastern daylight time, a very tragic event occurred on U. S. soil.  nineteen militants associated with the Islamic extremist group Qaeda highjacked four airplanes and began to carry out suicide attacks against targets including the twin towers at the world trade center.Michael Hingson, and his guide dog, were in one of the twin towers with it was hit with a plane that morning.Today Michael shares his experience that day as he and his dog lead people safely out of the building before it collapsed.HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        When you purchase Thunder Dog: The Ture Story of a Blind man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust via any of the following links, you will be supporting the #DefineYourself Podcast with The Chris Mitchello   Amazon - https://amzn.to/3h0svvK·        When you purchase Running with Roselle: How a Blind Boy and a Puppy Grew Up Became Best Friends, and Together Survived One of America's Darkest Days. via any of the following links, you will be supporting the #DefineYourself Podcast with The Chris Mitchello   Amazon - https://amzn.to/3kUWvu3·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link -  https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        Sign up to host your podcast on Buzzsprout through our affiliate link -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Website: https://michaelhingson.com/·        Website: http://www.blindedbyfear.net/OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

“Nothing prepares a family for a suicide! Shock. Disbelief. Overwhelming pain. Plaguing questions with no answers,” says Elaine Kennelly. In her latest book, “Finding peace after a suicide loss,” she describes her three-part-process for healing. She simplifies the “how-to” with small, daily steps to victory, and she answers the hard questions with empathy. 3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     54% of all Americans have been affected by a suicide2.     94% of all marriages that have a suicide of a child in a marriage will fail afterwards.3.     How to get out of a negative mindsetLINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Finding Peace After a Suicide Loss -  https://amzn.to/38cuetk·        Website https://www.elainekennelly.com/·        Email elaine@elainekennelly.com#DFYS SPECIAL LINKS aka HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuestSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

Darius Ross is a man who grew up in a tough part of Chicago where he lived in neighborhoods that were controlled by gangs.  Ross survived those right neighborhoods and now is thriving entrepreneur in real estate and financial consulting.3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     5 Traits for a person to succeed as an entrepreneur2.     How to deal with fear as an entrepreneur3.     The importance of motivation for entrepreneurshipLINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        https://dariusaross.com/#DFYS SPECIAL LINKS aka HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Mary Doyle is a life coach for both the disabled and non-disabled, an equality trainer and an accessible aviation consultant despite cerebral Palsy.Mary shares her life journey including obstacles that she overcome to work in the IT field before helping others who are disabled succeed in life.Mary shares the joys and benefits of playing adaptive sports including wheelchair basketball.May shares her thoughts on life coaching and advice she would give anyone seeking to find a life coach and her advice for anyone who is disabled to build success.3 (PLUS 1) TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     The benefits and importance of having a sense of humor about your disability.2.     We are not disabled, we are impaired, society made us disabled because it is not fully accessible for all.3.     What to look for in a life coach.4.     Chris is “highly qualified” to be BritishLINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        http://RocketGirlCoaching.comHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Sarah Dillingham asks have you ever wondered why medical devices are so ugly? Sarah has. She is an arthritis patient who was so frustrated with the poor choices for orthopedic bracing that she started designing her own.Sarah shares her story, her journey, and how she refused to take and accept a bleak outlook with her chronic illness.  3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     You can't run from your problems.2.     Differences between being disabled in America and in the UK3.     Tips on living with arthritisLINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Web site - https://www.graceandable.com/·        LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdillingham·        Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/graceandable·        Email: Sarah@Graceandable.comSPECIAL OFFER FROM OUR GUEST·         10% off compression gloves on Graceandable.com to podcast listeners using Checkout code DEFINE10#DFYS SPECIAL LINKS aka HEP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Reveca Torres, a survivor of a spinal cord injury that lead to her becoming a quadriplegic, discovered through this life changing event that there is a need for connection with others in the SCI community.Torres is the founder of BACKBONES, a non-profit to hep those with spinal cord injuries connect and empowering them to advocate for themselves and the disabled community.3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     She was able to fill out and file the necessary non-profit paperwork with the IRS all by herself.2.     Reveca is a photographer3.     Meeting people who are disabled empowered Reveca to feel motivated.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        BACKBONES website - https://backbonesonline.com/·        BACKBONES on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BACKBONESONLINE/·        BACKBONES on twitter - https://twitter.com/backbonesonline·        BACKBONES on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/backbonesonline/·        Reveca's web site – https://www.revecatorres.com/·        Reveca's email – info@BACKBONESONLINE.COM·        Top donate to BACKBONES (a 501C) text “BACKBONES”: to 71777#DFYS SPECIAL LINKS aka HEP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Dave combs is a songwriter who has written over 120 songs and creating fourteen albums of soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music. Dave is also the author of the new book, touched by the music: how the story and music of Rachel's song can change your life. 3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     You can succeed even if others tell you that you can't2.     Advice on doing something you do not believe you can achieve3.     Advice for aspiring musicians.LINKS TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST·        Website: http://www.combsmusic.com·        LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-combs-62998a6/·        Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByTheMusic·        Twitter – https://twitter.com/davidmcombs·        Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/combsmusic/·        YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/combsmusic#DFYS SPECIAL LINKS aka HEP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Touched By The Music: How the story and music of Rachel's Song can change your life” on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3xz09OK·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

In 1998 Phil's appendix burst and he didn't know for 3 days.  during surgery, Phil died twice in the operating room and he was brought back. several days later he had a near death experience and saw the white lights. These experiences changed his life. Today Phil works in the financial sectors in twelve countries. he is an educator and has had more than 13,000 participants in his classes and seminars. Phil's newest book is entitled, "You Are the Most Important: The Road to Everything You Want in Life" 3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     The rewards that comes from helping others.2.     Simple changes one can make to get everything a person wants in life.3.     How to let go of negative feelingsLINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        Buy Phil's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3lNvCKY·        Phil's website - http://www.philipwaltersmith.com·        LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-walter-smith-3b227a4/·        Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1960621037413816·        Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philipwaltersmith/·        YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNz0eRJM7G0v99quBGv2OQg#DFYS Special Links (HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST)·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest 

Kristen Beale is an athlete, the author of “Date Me” is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury and a spinal cord injury from a jet ski accident at the age of 14, shares her journey through recovery from her injury and her adventures as a young person who is dating and in a wheelchair.Kristen shares the hurt and rejection she experienced while she dated for two years.  She wrote a book about her “Bad dates” but she did not give up.  She endured and found true love and married Christopher, a man who saw past her disability and saw the beauty within her.2 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     Blessings in being disabled2.     How to mentally react to rudeness when dating with a disability.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        website http://www.kristinbeale.com·        Greater Things book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3kLGXdT·        Date me book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3BCQklW·        A Million Suns book on Amazon https://amzn.to/36VLwdp·        YouTube video “Date Me” pilot episode  https://bit.ly/3vy7pcK·        LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinbeale/·        Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kristin.bealeHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Nolel Gibbens, a graduate from West Point, former Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army is now an EQ Practitioner and teaches Emotional Intelligence to help corporate clients, entrepreneurs, leaders & influencers get their emotions working for them, not against them.Noble will help you start building your emotional intelligence so you can succeed in your personal and professional lives. 3 TAKEAWAYS TO LISTEN FOR:1.     Every decision we make goes through our emotional side of our brain before it enters the logical side of our brain.2.     How you can keep negative feedback form holding you back from success3.     How EQ can increase your self-confidence and self esteemLINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        https://www.eqforentrepreneurs.com/training·        https://www.linkedin.com/in/noble-gibbens-a2748323/·        https://www.facebook.com/eqforentrepreneurs·        https://www.instagram.com/eqforentrepreneurs/HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuestSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfys )

DR. Karen Gedney, the author of 30 Years behind Bars, the Trials of a Prison Doctor, was the first female physician to work in the Nevada state prison system.  Dr, G discusses her experiences behind bars, including a situation where she was taken hostage, and how she was about to overcome that experience and continue to work in the prison system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/36LBiMsHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Beth Duffy, the creator of the Christmas tree of Kindness shares how her app can help both children and adults find the spirit of Christmas by performing acts of kindness – and being a kinder person will help you build success in your lives.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        http://christmastreeofkindness.com/·        Christmas Tree of Kindness app on Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/christmas-tree-kindness-pro/id1132945164·        Email: christmastreeofkindness@gmail.comHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

Mickey Royal is a former gangster, drug dealer, legendary pimp, paid enforcer, pornographer and now the bestselling author of the book The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide, a book that has been used for the past 11 years as a textbook for FBI agents to get into the minds and inner workings of Human Trafficker.Mickey shares his stories of the 2 times in his life he came close to being charged with attempted murder – the first at the age of 5.Mickey shares what inspired him to get out of the word of pornography and pimping and how he follows his passion as a writer (and why he writes) and as a man who wants to help others.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        Web site: http://www.mickeyroyal.com·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickey.royal.3·        The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide – https://amzn.to/3etEv7Y ·        The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide (audible) -  https://amzn.to/3il8IqDOTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe producer and host of the #DefineYourself Podcast is an inspirational and motivational author, writer, blogger, speaker and podcaster.Chris, through his business #DefineYourself, mission is to empower YOU to overcome your COALS: challenges, obstacles, adversities, limitations and/setbacks and achieve your GOALS for success in your professional and personal lives.If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get Chris' FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comChris can be contacted at Chris@TheChrisMitchell.comFor more information about the #DefineYourself Podcast, visit http://defineyourselfpodcast.com/

Writer, speaker, and dance event boos Barbie Wharton has overcome Anxiety, Depression, a concussion, and Bell's Palsy to build a successful career for herself.Barbie talks about dealing with depression including how medicine has helped her and can help others.  Barbie also discuss the importance of therapy with battling depression.Barbie explains Bell's Palsy from a layman's perspective including how it affected her and how it affects others and how some recovers from it and others do not.  Wharton also task about how little is known about Bell's Palsy and how she is on a mission to help those afflicted via her Instagram accounts by creating a community for survivors.Barbie explains how she acquired a concussion and what affects it still has on her life four year afterwards.Barbie also shares lessons from dancing that can be applied to everyday life and what she does for her own self-care. Barbie shares some tips and tricks that can help others who are battling similar challenges in their lives.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        https://www.barbiewharton.com/·        Instagram - @barbiewharton and @bellspalsytalkOTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at  https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPCGUESTAbout #DefineYourself and The #DefineYourself Podcast with The Chris MitchellMy mission, through my business #DefineYourself, is to empower YOU to overcome your COALS: challenges, obstacles, adversities, limitations and/setbacks (primarily caused by a disability or a chronic illness such as cancer) and achieve your GOALS for success in your professional and personal lives.