Empowering Stories with Jenn

Dystonia Awareness Month Continues! This week's episode is an empowering story from a husband, a father, a dystonia warrior, and the author of the book "Warriors of Dystonia, Karl Kiddie. Karl shares his story about his experience with the debilitating condition and how he had used them to inspire others through his new book. Warriors of Dystonia is a compilation of empowering stories from various dystonia warriors all over the world. Karl is very passionate about spreading dystonia awareness and raising funds for various charities. Warriors of Dystonia is available @ lulu.com, amazon.com, and the warriors of dystonia website. Proceeds are donated to Dystonia foundations.

September is Dystonia Awareness Month and to spread awareness, I've decided to share my dystonia story. This episode will give you a little bit of information about dystonia and how it can affect people's lives. For more information about dystonia and how you can help spread awareness, visit https://dystonia-foundation.org/ Side Note: This episode mentions DMRF for Dystonia Awareness Month and to lead people to valuable dystonia information. Empowering Stories with Jenn Podcast is NOT affiliated with DMRF.

There was a quote I had read somewhere it says, "Grandpa has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that's never-ending, and a heart that's made of gold." Unknown, this is how my grandpa was. Papalo was kind, thoughtful, loving, and very selfless. Papalo had a heart of gold. He would always put others well being first before his. This episode is a special episode dedicated to my Papalo. Today, August 14, would have been his 97th birthday. I want to share a few stories about Papalo's kindness and generosity while he was still alive. I want to give you a taste of his personality and how he lived, leaving us not only wonderful memories to cherish forever but also a great legacy.

Wake Up, Goddess! “Claim Your Power. Recognize Your Potential. Live Your Best Life.” Ashley is the best-selling author of several children's books including "Miko the Perfectly Imperfect Pug." She also wrote the book "I AM BRAVE," where she inspires and guides girls, teens, and women to discover their authentic selves and build self-confidence through the power of self-affirmations. Her latest book is "Goddess wake up- The goddess transformation guide." Ashley is a mother of two daughters, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, motivational speaker, former Mrs. International finalist, and international podcast host. After experiencing the struggles of divorce and becoming a single parent, Ashley vowed to change her life and her daughters' lives by reinventing herself and turned her painful experiences into strength. She now uses this strength to empower others. Do you want to be a better woman, a better friend, a better mother, a better person? Listen to Ashley as she shares her empowering story and reveals how you recognize the goddess in you in 28 days. "Goddess, Wake up" is Ashley Holt's latest book, where she gives her insights on how to live your best life. Claim your Free 5-minute daily goddess meditation https://youtu.be/U0SXenTkCro Connect with Ashley @ http://www.ashleyholtbooks.com/ Other Books by Ashley Holt: Miko the Perfectly Imperfect Pug Make a Wish with Marley Fearless with Finley

Tracy Lamourie is a high-profile international award-winning publicist; she is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media Inc., helping entrepreneurs and businesses get the much-needed media exposure they need. In 2018, Tracy was the FIRST PLACE PLATINUM award recipient of The Hamilton Spectator Readers Choice for PR. In addition, she received the Diamond award the following year. Tracy also received the nomination for the Woman of Inspiration award. She is a Universal Women's Network 2020 Woman of Inspiration Winner for the Women In Media award. She speaks about self-belief and the importance of empowering others. Tracy is the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations. For more information about Tracy Lamourie and her PR services, connect with her @ http://www.lamouriemedia.com https://www.facebook.com/lamourie https://www.instagram.com/tracylamourieprmedia

Riley Oickle is a graduate of Western University, where he studied Business & Kinesiology while competing in Varsity Track & Field. From 18 to 24 years old, he started multiple businesses, including ‘Home Maintenance London' & ‘RO Business Consulting,' which combined surpassed $2 million in revenue. Since then, Riley operates his businesses from afar and now focuses his career in Real Estate Investing full-time and help others do the same through coaching and mentorship. Riley is passionate about helping people take the first step toward financial freedom through the investment vehicle of Real Estate. Website: https://www.rileyoickle.com/coaching Instagram / Facebook: rileyoickleinvestor

I have been privileged to have crossed paths with an inspiring young man with a golden heart. Ethan Fergon is a strong and passionate young man who is an active advocate for rare and chronic health conditions. Ethan had found his purpose and started utilizing social media to share his empowering story about Goldenhar syndrome, connect with others, share other people's inspiring stories, and empower others. Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital condition that causes congenital disabilities in newborns. Ethan was born with cleft and lip palate, severe abnormal curvature of the spine known as scoliosis, and was born with part of his jaw missing. Because he couldn't move his jaw, Ethan had difficulties eating and talking, leaving him with years of hospital trips for surgeries. His condition also made it difficult for him to participate in school activities, making him the perfect target for bullies, but Ethan refused to let struggles in life defeat him. Ethan, as a baby, was a warrior then and is a warrior now, not only for himself but also for many others. Ethan uses his struggles and battles in life to inspire other people by sharing his remarkable story. Learn more about Ethan and Goldenhar syndrome by visiting his Instagram page @https://www.Instagram.com/g0ldenhart/ #goldenhar #goldenharsyndrone #warrior #inspiring #empowering

SHORT STORY FOR MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH. I've written blogs and articles about migraine, the confusing and debilitating symptoms it posits, and all the other odd phenomenon that comes with the disease. I am, yet, writing another migraine-type that not too many people are familiar with, not even those who live with migraine. My daughter was eight years old when she first had her migraine symptom. We were out at the water park all day with some friends and had decided to end the fun day with dinner. She then began to feel nauseous, though she had a hard time explaining how she felt at the moment. "Mommy, my stomach feels weird," she said. I thought she was probably dehydrated or hungry, so I told her to relax and we would get her something to eat and drink. After a few minutes, we rushed to the bathroom, and she vomited. Not long after, she said, "Mommy, my head hurts." According to American Migraine Foundation, " Migraine is hereditary, so if one or both parents has migraine, there is a 50-75 % chance their child will be affected."  I knew right away my baby girl just experienced her first migraine attack.

This very short episode talks about another migraine form called Silent Migraine. Silent Migraine is another debilitating migraine and a baffling phenomenon that many are still unfamiliar with. As we continue with Migraine and Headache Awareness Month I would like to bring you my story about Silent Migraine. I hope you would find it informative and valuable. Remember, a Migraine is NOT just a headache so please help me and thousands of other people who live with migraine spread awareness and destroy the stigma that comes with it. Don't forget to show you care and wear your shades for migraine #shadesformigraine on June 21st and join us as we spread migraine and Haedache awareness.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. As a mother, a business woman, and an author, migraine and headaches had made my life very challenging. For the whole month of June, I will be sharing information and short stories about migraine, headache, and all other debilitating symptoms that comes with migraine. I will also be sharing valuable information from various foundation and organization to help spread migraine awareness. I hope you find this week's short episode valuable and informative.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, "Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness." Episode four brings light to the painful and heartbreaking effects of untreated mental health issues within a family. Listen to Marci Brockman as she shares her powerful story about pain, anger, love, forgiveness, and how she'd turned into writing to find peace and empower others. It is a story about a mother and daughter relationship, difficult choices, self-realization, grief, and letting go, ultimately leading to forgiveness and love. Listen to Empowering Stories With Jenn as Marci Brockman brings you "Permission to Heal."

Empowering Stories with Jenn brings you an iconoclast from Sydney, Australia, a loving husband, father as well as a coach and mentor. Jason shares his empowering story on how he'd started adding value to himself so he can add value to others. Jason's personal growth journey was influenced by a great leader, author, and mentor, John Maxwell. He is a member of the John Maxwell Team who trains and empowers individuals to become great leaders in their companies and communities. Jason also believes in exposing our children to personal growth and leadership early in life. He gives us his personal growth advice, "Consider the seed and the soil; both are important. Both, or one of those get's neglected." Jason lives by the mantra "Know Yourself To Grow Yourself" by John C. Maxwell.

Just in time for Mother's day, Empowering Stories with Jenn brings you Nisha Jaime. Nisha is a Los Angeles-based journalist, an author, mother to twin boys born prematurely, and a daughter who lives with congenital heart disease. Nisha shares an inspiring story about her beautiful daughter, Nylah, and how faith had helped her through trying times and how it led her to connect with another mother who was going through the same journey. Nisha Jaime is the co-author of an inspiring and empowering book for children called Rainbows and Storms.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennifersenne.com/2021/03/02/why-i-wrote-wonder-mommy/