PowerUp Hero

PowerUp Hero Interview: Shannel Wheeler - Professor, Author & Founder of Awesome Design AcademyShannel Wheeler is a creative professional, graphic designer, professor, 2X author, certified project management professional (PMP), and the founder of Awesome Design Academy.She has more than 15 years of professional experience transforming ideas into visual solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, and tech startups. Using her project management knowledge and creative skills, she has successfully led and executed numerous design and branding projects—including rebranding a company in three months!Shannel understands the power of brand and design within business and culture; she loves teaching others how to utilize both to enhance the work they do.Find out more about our hero here: www.awesomedesignacademy.com Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero Interview: Belkis Clarke - Empowerment Expert and Catalytic Life CoachBelkis is a captivating, insightful Communication Teacher, Empowerment Expert, Catalytic Life Coach, and International Speaker who possesses a unique gift of delivering messages that transform lives that echo long after she leaves the stage. Her inspirational, power-packed delivery leaves her audience in awe. Whether she is sitting across from a friend offering encouragement and support, leading a workshop or seminar, or captivating an audience on the stage, Belkis' impact and power resonate with audiences all around the globe. Her experiences are abundant and extensive. Her accomplishments are diverse, resulting in her ability to relate to a wide range of audiences. She works tirelessly helping women worldwide who have lived through trauma identify what holds them back and how they can break free, learn the art of effective communication, and unleash their unique gifts. A survivor of sexual abuse, Belkis has risen from a place of attempted suicide to success. For more than a decade, she has been captivating, inspiring, motivating, and teaching audiences, including survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, how to love themselves, identify their value, build their self-confidence, make better choices and map their purpose as they journey to legendary transformation. Belkis was born on the island of St. Kitts. Her mother and stepfather moved to St. Maarten in pursuit of a better life for the family. From her grandmother and her parents, she learned values such as hard work, tenacity, resilience, discipline, and commitment. Belkis applied these to her life and eventually attended the University of the Southern Caribbean, graduating summa cum laude and the top student with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in communication. She was offered a full scholarship and went on to get her master's in Human Communication. On the heels of graduating Valedictorian, Belkis realized that her destiny was to be a speaker and coach, empowering others to become their best selves, live meaningful lives, and be truly happy. She has taught at every level, from Pre-k to University, and brings that dedication to the stage and online. Belkis has spent more than a decade teaching and coaching suicidal and depressed teens and adults. She has been teaching men and women how to get back on their feet after a divorce, heartbreaks, disappointments, and trauma and live a life they are happy to step into every day. She helps people to find their position in God and see themselves from His perspective. Belkis has authored “Girl, You Are Overthinking It!” co-authored “Tying the Knot Between Ministry and the Market Place, (Volume 2). Her writing and her story have been featured on the international Red Cross website, local media in the Dutch Antilles, Thrive global, Heiden magazine, Authority Magazine, Be Your Own, and she has been on several podcasts such Is She's Making an Impact, The Pitchtank, and The Authentic Courage series, among others. Belkis is known for being able to bring messages that leave lives transformed and audiences inspired and on fire. A sought-after speaker, she has spoken to audiences ranging from corporate, non-profit, personal development seminars and workshops to audiences across the United States, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. She is the personal development manager at Speak UP and Empowers. Belkis can be reached at www.belkisclarke.comNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Janna Macik - Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC.After spending many years growing her career in Global Business, HR, Talent Mobility & Immigration in a corporate world, Janna Macik pivoted into consulting. She is a Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC. She also serves on the Board of Southeastern Regional Relocations Council as a Vice President. Leveraging her global mindset, multicultural background, and ability to innovate, she helps leaders and their companies advance globally by maximizing their impact through leadership strategies. Janna proudly holds the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), the Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), and Global Mobility Specialist-Talent (GMS-T) designations from Worldwide ERC®. As an accredited Judgment Index Consultant, she is also passionate about helping professionals get to the next level through personal development, empowerment, leadership, and growth. Outside of her consulting work, Janna enjoys being present with her family, sharing her faith, and advocating for children with unique abilities.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado - Wife, Mother, Minister, and U.S. Air Force VeteranReverend Tracey Anderson-Tellado is a wife, mother, minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tracey has served in pastoral capacities during her time in ministry and is currently the Moderator-Elect for the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) She is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Stark College & Seminary in Corpus Christi and is in pursuit of her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary.In the community, Rev Anderson-Tellado is part of the local ministerial alliance and is active with the YWCA, and moderated their 14th Annual Racial Justice Forum during the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Kandice Fricke - School Administrator and Mental Health HeroKandice Fricke is a licensed therapist, life coach, realtor, educator, and author. Kandice has a passion for mental health and believes that educating people about the importance of mental health wellness is the key to helping others achieve their full potential. Kandice was born and raised in Texas and is the daughter of a psychologist and a teacher, so education and mental health run deep within her soul. Kandice received a BS in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University and an MS in Counseling from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Kandice has been an elementary school teacher and counselor, adjunct professor in psychology, and counselor at Del Mar College, and is currently a school administrator. Kandice has a private practice where she specializes in anxiety, couples counseling, and recovering from trauma/grief and loss.Kandice has two grown children and loves her dogs and cats. Kandice enjoys the beach, reading, cooking, and traveling. She believes that having a positive attitude and actively seeking positive experiences, maintaining a self-care routine, and having close family and friends is her key to maintaining a life that brings her joy.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Crystal Garcia - Co-creator of Revolve One."Crystal Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of Revolve One Podcast. With a vibrance and personality larger than life, she's hard to miss yet you never know what you're going to get.While Crystal exudes a mellow demeanor, she's just as apt to recommend a good book as she is to verbally kick you in the face with her quick wit. No matter her various quirks, Crystal is happy to serve her community as she sits on The Mosaic Project of South Texas board – also known as Pride Corpus Christi. Crystal along with the entire board wants those within the LGBTQIA+ community to know we are “dedicated to making certain that queer people aren't alone in the fight” and that there are local and national resources available to them. For more information, please visit pridecorpuschristi.com.Crystal currently resides in Corpus Christi with her dog, Zela. Crystal is a lover of words and literature, and when she isn't in the studio creating content, she enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar and piano, and creating art."For more information go to: https://revolveone.com Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Joe De La Paz - Boxing Coach at Duke It Out Boxing Club.Joe De La Paz is a Boxing Coach and the Public Relations Manager at Duke It Out Boxing Club. The club was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization with three boxers and one coach. Since then, the organization has grown to include 20 boxers and three coaches. Duke It Out Boxing Club is on a mission to provide a place and program where we can keep our future generation off the streets in a safe and bully-free environment with an opportunity to succeed in life. For more information go to: https://dukeitoutboxing.org Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

✨Congratulations to Ashley Arevalo, our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity!Superpower: EmpathyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.orgAshley Arevalo is a menstrual equity activist from Corpus Christi, Texas. She got her start in menstrual equity when she started a Go Fund Me in November of 2016 to raise money to donate products to shelters. Since then she started her own PERIOD the menstrual movement chapter and has donated over 70,000 products to the Coastal Bend. One of her greatest achievements is successfully petitioning to get free menstrual products at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. In 2020, she stayed busy by starting her own non-profit called Crimson Cause and meeting with legislators virtually to introduce a bill to end the tampon tax in Texas. In her free time, she loves watching horror movies and shopping for vintage clothes.For more information about Ashley go to: www.instagram.com/crimsoncause Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes#PowerUpWork #TimeToWorkwww.poweruphero.org

✨Congratulations to Aislynn Campbell on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!Superpower: Inspiration

✨Congratulations to Kendra Kinnison on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!Superpower: Teamwork

✨Congratulations to Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship!Superpower: Social EmpathyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.orgDr. Amy Aldridge Sanford grew up in rural Oklahoma in a homogenous community of 1,600 people. She was clueless to its lack of diversity and could not spell, define, or pronounce homogeneous. She used Pell grants and scholarships to pay for college, where her social justice consciousness was continuously challenged and refined. She graduated with a PhD in communication studies in 2006 from the University of Iowa. Today, Amy is an author, professor, and associate provost at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, an Hispanic-Serving Institution of 12,000 students in South Texas. She is the past president of the Central States Communication Association and has been honored with many local, state and national awards, including University Communication Educator of the Year in both Texas and Oklahoma. Amy lives with Gene, her spouse of 15 years, and their seven rescued pets. For more information go to: https://twitter.com/aasanford Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of AllyshipNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard on being our PowerUp Hero of EmpowermentSuperpower: OpennessLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Sam is best known as the Training Specialist, and Global Training Lead, for Google’s #IamRemarkable initiative, which aims to empower women and other underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond. To date, she’s delivered the #IamRemarkable workshop to over 3500 participants around the world, and trained over 5000 facilitators across 159 countries globally. She’s also an International Coaching Federation accredited coach, trained teacher, and Educational Consultant. As someone who herself has battled low confidence and limiting beliefs, Sam’s vision is to create a world where no one ever has to feel ‘not enough’. She is the founder of her own initiative, This is Me, which aims to empower introverts from underrepresented groups, helping them to unashamedly show up as their authentic selves and make choices that serve them.For more information go to: http://thisissamsheppard.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Alison Henderson on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!Superpower: ObservationLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Alison Henderson is all about transforming frustrated leaders into clear, confident communicators. Alison is a powerhouse in the world of body language experts. She is one of only 22 Movement Pattern Analysts in the world which links body language signals to the brain. As founder of Moving Image Consulting, Alison provides proven strategies for improving how you give and receive body language signals to create powerful communication. When the world turned virtual, Alison quickly became sought after for improving your body language through the screen. You can watch her TED talk on virtual communication on the TED.com global website. Alison loves helping clients move from confusing or overwhelming communicators to clear, confident and concise speakers.For more information go to https://movingimageconsulting.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Cameron Toth on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!Superpower: CommunicationLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Cameron Toth is the Host and Founder of Biz Dev Live. Cameron Toth founded Toth Event Staffing in 2011. Toth Event Staffing is a hospitality company, providing staff to caterers, cafeterias, and catering departments in Westchester, NY, and NYC. Biz Dev Live was founded in 2020. Biz Dev Live takes Cameron’s entrepreneurship experience and combines it with his passion for helping young people and business-minded professionals. Cameron Toth’s mission in life is increasing access to education and opportunity for all people. Cameron Toth serves on the Board of SoundBusiness.org. He has been involved with the organization since 1996 when he interned with his mentor and role model Mr. Charles Thompson. The organization provides College and Career guidance and programs for high school students providing a model that promotes good choices and education through peer-to-peer engagement. You can see Cameron Toth, Monday through Friday, on Biz Dev Live, broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You can join his facilitated networking event on Tuesdays (NETWORKING by Biz Dev Live). You can join his Master Networks Mount Pleasant Chapter where he currently serves as Chapter President. And you can watch the electrifying comment extravaganza-filled Master Connection Series with Steve Spiro on Fridays at 2:00 PM Eastern on LinkedIn LIVE. For More Information go to https://linkin.bio/ig-camerontoth Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!Superpower: Self-CareLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez is an immigrant who arrived in the United States of America when she was 8. She faced her own struggles and had to learn to overcome them. She studied education and became a math teacher. She continued to pursue her education and obtained a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and became a district curriculum leader. When Kasia became a mother, she decided to make a professional change and pursue being an entrepreneur. She became a health and life coach to continue to help others change their lives. In her beginning college days, Kasia thought about becoming a real estate agent but chose to not pursue that path then. During the pandemic, she decided to finally pursue those dreams and obtained her real estate license to represent individuals in making one of the biggest purchases in their lives. She surrounds herself with the best individuals and coaches to continue her own growth. Kasia has made it her life’s mission to help others learn to live better lives and change their relationship with themselves and others. For More Information go to https://linktr.ee/DrKasiaSuarez Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Matthew Racz on being our PowerUp Hero of Optimus You!Superpower: ThrivingLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Matthew Racz is a Mental Health Coach at OptimusYou.For as long as he can remember, Matt Racz has desired to serve humanity and be a force for good. He spent the majority of his 20's building Funderbolt, an impact-driven startup - going from a novice, first-time entrepreneur to raising millions of dollars in capital and impacting the lives of tens of thousands of change-makers. At 29, he exited the company to Arizona's fastest-growing software company, CampusLogic, fulfilling a lifelong dream and entering an elite category of entrepreneurs. With his new company, OptimusYou, he now helps business and community leaders strengthen their mindset, live their "Optimus You" identity, and establish powerful, daily protocols that create a heroic life. Connect with Matt on Instagram (@Optimus_You) or by email (matt@optimusyou.com). For more information go to: www.linktr.ee/optimusyou Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Optimus You!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Barbie Baker on being our PowerUp Hero of MarketingSuperpower: Connecting PeopleLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Barbie Baker is our Local Business Marketing Hero, Co-Owner, and CEO of JBBM Marketing. A native Texan, Barbie is also a proud wife, mother to two amazing daughters, grandmother or “BitBit” to a beautiful granddaughter, and friend to so many. She dedicates her time, extensive knowledge, and experience to helping others and serves on the board of several organizations. Aside from countless hours as a volunteer in local events and causes, Barbie is also actively involved in the business interests of the community. Smart, fun, friendly, and practical, Barbie leads by example to bring out the best in everyone she meets.#CCBarbieFind out more here: www.jbbmmarketing.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Valarie White on being our PowerUp Hero of TeachingSuperpowers: Empowerment and ResilienceLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Valarie White’s passion is people development. She was educated at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development and a Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education. She is currently completing a Doctorate in Community College Leadership with Ferris State University. The focus of her research and dissertation is equity and inclusion in a Hispanic Serving Organization. Valarie is the owner of FOCUS Consulting Services. She founded this company to support organizations to develop employee’s professional skills, including soft skills, customer service, and corporate team-building. Valarie's expertise in leadership development has allowed her to travel globally to share that knowledge while fulfilling her mission to "Go and teach all nations." In addition, Valarie’s team at the Alamo Colleges District has earned the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Best award. They are also the two-year recipient of the Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Award. Find out more about Valarie via email: valarie@focus2accomplish.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Coretta Graham on being our PowerUp Hero of ActivismSuperpower: LoveLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.orgCoretta Graham is a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been an attorney for over 20 years. Her practice includes criminal law, family law, and probate law. She is a true trailblazer in our community, as a local activist volunteering with several organizations including Junior League of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and since 2018 serving as the first African American Democratic Party Chair of Nueces County. To find out more about our PowerUp Hero, send a message to lawyergraham@gmail.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Rudy Garcia on being our PowerUp Hero of CommunitySuperpower: EmpathyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.orgRudy Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of the Revolve One Podcast. Rudy decided to co-create the podcast to engender a platform where diverse voices and generally uncommon subjects could easily come together. As a graduate with a B.A. & Sc. in Speech Communications (TAMUK), he cultivates clarity through being such an avid communicator. While he may present a more soft-spoken demeanor compared to his sister Crystal, his words are no less eloquent and profound. As a self-described political nerd, news junkie, and student of leadership, he seeks to build bridges that bring communities of diverse thought and creed in connection with each other through every podcast episode. Rudy is an enthusiast of fostering community and currently resides in Corpus Christi with his wife and 5-year-old daughter. When he isn’t recording, he enjoys working out or reading on topics such as meditation, leadership, and empathy. To find out more about our PowerUp Hero Rudy, go to: www.revolveone.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Community!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Raymond Douglas Chong on being our PowerUp Hero of ServiceSuperpower: ZestLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.orgRaymond Douglas Chong is the Senior Roadway Manager with the Oregon Department of Transportation at Portland in Oregon. He is also designated as a Specially Appointed Professor at Shandong Jiaotong University in China. Raymond is 6th generation Chinese American, with family roots in America extending back to the California Gold Rush (1849) and Transcontinental Railroad (1865 to 1869), Boston Chinatown (1892 to 1926), Cambridge Imperial Restaurant (1923 to 1936), and Kubla Khan Theater Restaurant (1946 to 1950). He has also traced his ancestral roots in China. To the “Yellow Emperor,” 2710 BC, 158 generations. In the creative realm, as President of Generations, LLC, Raymond writes stories, pens poems, composes lyrics, and makes films. He is also a staff writer for AsAmNews, an Asian American internet news channel. Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Service.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Wendy Strain on being our PowerUp Hero of StorytellingSuperpower: Adaptability and EmpathyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Wendy Strain is a ghostwriter, editor, writing consultant, and publisher with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. She works with entrepreneurs, business owners, and consultants to capture their expertise and expand their message so they can succeed faster. By incorporating quality storytelling throughout your brand, you can attract your ideal clients more naturally, enjoy the process more thoroughly, and highlight your uniqueness more fully. She also works with fiction authors to build high-quality novels that communicate your imagination in a polished and entertaining way. More information is available at www.WriteServicesLLC.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of StorytellingNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

TV SHOW INTROINTERVIEW: Dr. Michelle Casto: PowerUp Hero of Wisdom✨Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Casto on being our PowerUp Hero of WisdomSuperpower: ActivationLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Dr. Michelle Casto is a global leader in consciousness and Founder of Finding Your Wealthy Queendom - for Rising Women change agents and leaders. She is also an international best-selling author, speaker, Spiritual Energy Healer, and Purpose & Success Coach whose mission it is to empower awakening people to discover and live their greatest Destiny.As a result of overcoming her own childhood neglect and emotional trauma, she developed Quantum Success Energetics, a transformative energy healing method that works at the light body level to release hidden barriers and unwind underlying stressful thought patterns.As an expert in transformation, she provides a sacred healing space to activate the clarity, self-love, and confidence required for you to achieve "Soulful Success." You can receive inspiration and guidance through her books and private practice sessions. A prolific author, her best known titles are The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success and Heart Empowerment for Empaths.Discover the difference between letting life happen to you and creating your life on purpose. It changes everything! Connect with Michelle online: www.CoachMichelleCasto.comCongratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Leticia Wilson on being our PowerUp Hero of IntentionalitySuperpower: HopeLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Leticia Wilson is a Higher Education Professional, life coach, encourager, and motivator. She is a descendant of the African diaspora (Afro/Cuban/Caribbean). As the eldest of two, she grew up between states and continents, including Germany, Kentucky, Nigeria, Texas, Pennsylvania and awakened into existence at Wright Patterson Air-Force Base in Ohio.Leticia’s unique perspective as an education professional for over 15 years, alumni of a Historical Black College/University (HBCU), former track and field athletic coach, an academic advisor operating within various institutional setting PWI (predominately white institutions) & HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and a transformative social justice warrior through civic engagement. She uses her empathic listening and belief that vertical problems have horizontal solutions, like changing hopes into goals, submerging growth mindset tactics, and setting pillars of accountability. Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality. Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨PowerUp 2021 with a special show dedicated to how you can become an agent of change in 2021.Superpowers: Hope, Love, Creativity, VisionLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Introducing: Leticia Wilson - Master Motivator, Higher Education Leader, and Life Coach Featuring:Rachél Payne - Creative Life CoachRachél Payne believes your unique expression of self is invaluable. She helps Creatives worldwide believe that for themselves, as well. She offers Creative Life Courses and she serves as a guide for an inspired community. https://rachelpaynecreative.weebly.comDr. Tammy Francis - The CatalystAffectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. Dr. Tammy is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler. Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. https://drtammyfrancis.comAislynn Campbell - Gardening Lifestyle CoachAislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard for over three decades honing her hands-on expertise while developing edible, 100% organic gardens in South Texas. A communications professional with a background in agriculture, non-profit management, pediatric and senior health, Aislynn recognized South Texas’ need for access to affordable, locally-grown food and created the Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market in 2012. https://www.aislynncampbell.comTo find out more about our PowerUp Heroes visit the website: http://poweruphero.org Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Lisa Punter-Dailey on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.Superpowers: ActionLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Mrs. Lisa Punter-Dailey is an author, speaker, and learning professional with a focus on coaching, workforce development, training, and program management. She has what is commonly referred to as a “portfolio career” by using her talents and experiences in various employment settings.Currently, Mrs. Punter-Dailey is a leadership development facilitator and trainer on various topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and stress management. An adjunct instructor of higher learning Lisa is also a certified mental health instructor, driver’s education instruction, conducts vision board workshops, and a career development coach. Lisa has been an invited speaker to educational programs and faith-based organizations and is a self-published author of Contingency Planning in Today’s Workplace: Keeping your head above water and Occupassion: where passion and career meet (available on Lulu.com and Amazon).Previously Lisa was recognized as an Achiever in Industry by the Harlem YMCA and was the former State of Maryland Representative for Celebrate Recovery Inside a 12-step faith-based program within correctional facilities. Lisa holds a graduate degree in healthcare administration and is a proud alumnus of Morgan State University. Professionally Ms. Dailey has held roles in multiple industries including higher education, healthcare delivery systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors with Suited to Succeed, Maryland Career Development Association, and Maryland Chapter of Association of Talent Development.Lisa is married to Rodney Dailey and has two young adult children. Lisa is passionate about her mission to assistant individuals meet and exceed their potential by pursuing their “occupassion”. Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: www.exceedconsultinggroup.net Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Harun Momanyi on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth EmpowermentSuperpowers: EmpathyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Harun Momanyi is the Founder & CEO of Tranquil Media Group. He has over 10 years of experience in Digital Content Creation and Marketing. He has worked with some of the most reputable media outlets over the course of his career, including Radio Africa.Named among 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans by Avance Media, Harun is a Digital Marketing expert specializing in entertainment, automotive, luxury & fashion, and pop culture.He has extensive knowledge in digital transformation consulting, content marketing, SEO and SEM, digital marketing strategy, market entry and expansion strategy, and much more.Previously, he was a Branded Content Journalist and Lifestyle Writer at Radio Africa Group. Before that, he served in Destination Magazine's Editorial and Digital departments. His work has also appeared in reputable publications such as Business Insider Africa, African Vibes Magazine, and OkayAfrica.He has been a Forbes Africa 30Under30 nominee, a BBC Komla Dumor Award nominee & Emerging Leader at the LéO Africa Institute (Uganda), and a P4G Next Generation Young Influencer (Denmark).Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment.To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: https://tranquilmediagroup.com/Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Njeri Rionge on being our PowerUp Hero of VisionSuperpowers: FocusLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Njeri Rionge is best known as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Throughout her career, Njeri has been known to take courageous initiatives to unravel complexity and lead companies through challenges and deliver success in all economies. In 2011, Forbes titled Njeri as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Since then Njeri has continued to work at the intersection of international business, technology and governance; as she proceeds to help scale emerging businesses as an investor, ignite potential in others through her public engagements, and delving into emerging technologies to solve problems effectively and efficiently.Rionge started her first company as a twenty-year-old selling yoghurt to the International School of Kenya and Loretto Convent Musongari High School and since then she’s co-founded multi-million dollar companies and continues to bring positive impact to the environments around her. Rionge never fails to thank god for her successes, and her dad for the values he’s passed on to her. When she’s not working, she enjoys a good game of golf and spending time with her family, eating good food and reading.Njeri is a shepherd to the ekklesia churches, a prophet to the nations, and creator of the New Kingdom of the Covenant and Order of Melchizedek. This is a role for one who has been elected as part of the 144000 that Yahshua, whom others think is Jesus Christ, talks to us about in the Book of Revelation in chapter 7 and 14, found in your Bible. The Role of the Order of Melchizedek is a high ranking position on Earth. It supersedes a president's role, an earthy king or queens like the British monarch and prime minister. It’s a role that allows National and World issues to be addressed by the Covenant Keeper, who is our God, YHWH Adonai. Aside from this role, she is currently the owner of Wananchi Group, a technology company in East Africa, and the Investment Manager of UpCountry Africa Fund, which will take on the new global African currency launch that Yahshua HaMashiach who now Reigns, through His assigned and set apart remnant of the 12 Tribes of Israel around the world; who will usher in the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven for the Millennial Age.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision. To find out more about Njeri and her investment portfolio, visit her website: https://njeririonge.ca Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Ashley Mutiso on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender EqualitySuperpowers: CuriosityLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Ashley Mutiso is a Kenyan born, but globally acquainted lady having traveled and lived in four different continents. She is a storyteller, a mentor, a maven, a traveler, and an all-around extrovert. Currently working as a Business Development and Partnerships Consultant, she finds joy and fulfillment in what she does but also looks for ways beyond her career to fulfill her purpose through running a podcast and doing charity work.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Dr. Karlene Lyn on being our PowerUp Hero of AchievementSuperpowers: ZestLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Dr. Karlene Lyn is a Professor of Chemistry, a teacher in and out of the classroom, and an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Inc.Dr. Karlene, a Jamaican by birth, completed a Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. in Physical chemistry at the University of the West Indies by the age of 27. She then immigrated to the United States where she pursued Post Doctoral studies at Iowa State University. She landed her dream job as Research Chemist with Celanese Corporation in Corpus Christi TX where she currently resides. While working in the lab during the day, Dr. Karlene found the time to study and complete an MBA at TAMU-CC where she returned later as an Organic Chemistry Instructor and lab coordinator. Four years later she accepted a position at Del Mar College where she is now a tenured Associate Professor.In her Mary Kay business, Karlene ranks in the top 2% of the company. She has earned the use of her second vehicle through the company and has earned an all-expense paid cruise to the Bahamas for her and her husband. In addition to these amazing accomplishments, she has been rewarded with 5 diamond rings and many more prizes for her consistency in reaching high levels of sales. Dr. Karlene is most proud to serve her customers and her unit members as she carries out the mission of enriching lives.Dr. Karlene serves her local church as a leader and teacher. She also serves in the Pearls of Grace Dance Ministry. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the CITCO Academy at Moody High School where she participates in the GEMS and MEN4STEM Conferences yearly. In addition, Dr. Karlene Lyn has just been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Stark College and Seminary.Karlene is proud to have completed 3 marathons and has placed in the top 3 in her age division in the half-marathons that she has run. She is unapologetic about her passions and has a deep desire to win in all that she does.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Nikki Riojas on being our PowerUp Hero of Small BusinessSuperpowers: ConnectionLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Nikki Riojas has been an advocate for women entrepreneurs throughout her career, starting her first company at 22 years old. She knows the challenges and successes of building a small business from the ground up and is passionate about finding and nurturing relationships within her community. Nikki is the owner of Made in Corpus Christi, a venture that curates products designed and produced in the city; and is the president and founder of the Women’s Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi–a nonprofit dedicated to helping local women business owners. She is also an adjunct Graphic Design faculty member at TAMUCC, a marketing consultant for the Small Business Development Center, and a board member for the American Advertising Federation–Corpus Christi. A mom, wife, business owner, and big-thinker, Nikki knows the importance of finding life-balance...even if she rarely gets it.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Small BusinessNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Kathleen E.R. Murphy on being our PowerUp Hero of StrengthsSuperpower: PositivityLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Kathleen E.R. Murphy is the CEO of Market Me Too. She graduated from the University of Maine, earned her Bachelor's degree in Journalism, and in 2019, was appointed as an Advisory Board Member to the University of Maine Business School (Undergraduate and Graduate Schools).In 2018, after 25 years as a marketing executive in the technology industry, Ms. Murphy pivoted her talents and became a successful Entrepreneur, Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and a published business book author. Her passion is coaching and teaching others about what she has learned (e.g., business & sports teams). Ms. Murphy shares her experience via her books Wisdom Whisperer and Evolve! With the Wisdom Whisperer, workshops, team & individual coaching, and speaking about what she does via all forms of media. Ms. Murphy has spoken around the globe, and her writing has been published in Advancing Women, AskTheExpert, Boston Voyager, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, i4Business, Money, Reader's Digest, Recruiter, The Economist, Thrive Global and US News and World Report. Additionally, she has been a featured guest on a number of popular business television and radio shows. She is also the host of her own TV Show, Murf & E Unfiltered - Zero BS Biz Talk. To find out more about Kathleen E.R. Murphy email: kathymurphy@me.com or visit www.marketmetoo.net Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

PLEASE NOTE: This is truly a resilient episode. The audio in this episode has some echo on the interview. I apologize for this as we didn't hear the echo during production. Never-the-less, enjoy this interview about resilience. ✨Congratulations to Dave Buzanko on being our PowerUp Hero of ResilienceSuperpowers: ThrivingLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Dave Buzanko has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has experienced his fair share of both success and failure. Dave spent the last decade as an Ironman triathlete, Executive Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker, and most recently, he joined NIIT as a Business Development Manager to better understand the Corporate Learning Industry in North America.Dave has been resiliently married for 30 years and is the proud father of 2 Brock graduates.The 3 key lessons that Dave has built into his Resilience Playbook are: 1. Physical Resilience2. Mental Resilience3. Personal ResilienceCongratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Resilience.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Don R. Varney on being our PowerUp Hero of ChangeSuperpower: ConnectionLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Don R. Varney is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Author and Public Speaking Strategist. He is an authority on Leadership and Public Speaking. Don believes in pursuing your dreams. He reaches for his dreams, and he can help you reach yours. He sets realistic goals to accomplish his dreams.Beginning in 1979, Don R. Varney has been a motivator, business owner and has become an authority on leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, peak performance, and public speaking. Don hosted a call-in radio show entitled "Don Varney's Positive World" and hosted "Billboards" for over 11 years in the San Antonio and Texas markets. Being a successful entrepreneur, Varney serves as President and CEO of VarneySpeaks.com, which is a company that promotes business growth through training, strategy, effective speaking as well as speech coaching. Don is a member of the San Antonio Executives Association, Past Board member Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an Ex-Professional Football Player, World-Class Fast Pitch Softball Player, and Triathlete.He is married to Yvonne Vives-Atsara Varney, and they have four children, five grandchildren, and one Great Grandson.To find out more about Don, visit his website: www.VarneySpeaks.com or email Don@VarneySpeaks.com or call 210-241-3282Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Positive Thinking.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Francis on being our PowerUp Hero of ChangeSuperpowers: Teaching, Travel, and TransformationLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Dr. Tammy Francis is a Texas native. Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. She is the owner and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC, Catalyst 4 Change Travel, T. F. Donaldson Global Enterprises, LLC, and Catalyst 4 Change Apparel. She is also the founder of the Catalyst 4 Change Global Community. She is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler. Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. Dr. Tammy’s two most recent titles are “Manifesting More: A Playbook for Planning and Living on Purpose” and “R.E.A.P. More: 76 Seeds for This Season.” She also has chapters in the recently released books, “You Can: 33 Stories to Uplift and Inspire Everyday People” and “Stronger: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs on Finding Hope and Motivation for Your Business During Times of Crisis.” Connect with her across all social media platforms @DrTammyFrancis and @C4CGlobal1. Email her at info@drtammyfrancis.com. For more information: DrTammyFrancis.com and www.catalyst4changeglobal.net.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Change.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Mr. Melvin Casey Lars on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Mr. Melvin Casey Lars is the founder and CEO of Brighter Futures, Inc, an academic consulting company that hosts summits and empowerment events for teens, parents, men, and athletes. Mr. Lars is a native of Bossier City/Shreveport, Louisiana and he received several undergraduate and graduate academic degrees from various universities covering the states of Louisiana, California, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. He is a twenty-eight (28) year leukemia cancer survivor and was given a zero (0%) percent chance to survive in November of 1990. He is also a retired High School principal where he served as an administrator for twenty-seven (27) years. He is an academician with an educational publication titled “Dare To Be Positive.”Mr. Lars is also the host of “The Nobody Asked Me Guy Radio Show”, which specifically addresses a multiplicity of topics including but not limited to education, parenting, life lessons, sports, surviving the impossible as well as trending and historical stories of global interest.Mr. Lars is a certified Violence Prevention and Intervention Specialist, receiving his certification and training through the prestigious Harvard University, with Dr. Renee Prothro-Stith. Mr. Lars is a former free-agent with the Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders, former Defensive line coach for the Shreveport Pelicans, as well as numerous head and assistant coaching positions from Louisiana to California.He is most proud of his instructional tenure at the infamous George Washington Preparatory High School in South Central Los Angeles; with famed, nationally renowned Principal; Dr. George J. McKenna, III of the “George (Movie) McKenna Story”, Portrayed by the renowned, prolific actor; Denzel Washington. During his tenure at Washington Preparatory; Lars served as a head football coach/athletic director and administrative assistant to Dr. McKenna.He has several poetic publications registered in the National Library of Poetry and has four published books of poetry; “Painted Images”, “Mind Muscle I&II” and “Reflections of Life”. He eagerly anticipates his two (2) upcoming; parent, friendly, self-help publications; “Mothers and Their S’Men An Introspective Look At Mothers Rearing Their Sons”, and “Sons Views of Their Mothers Through Adult Lenses” both are slated for release in May 2019.Mr. Lars’ latest publication; “Dying On My Feet My Journey Times Two”, was inspired and ordained by God; he shares his life’s struggles and challenges from the age of eight years old through his becoming Acute promyelocytic free. This publication is receiving rave reviews and is said to be extremely inspiring and captivating.His poetry publications (4) the latest being; “Mind Muscle” have been compared to that of two of the great poets of our time; Dr. Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.Mr. Lars has been blessed to have received many sports and academic awards, however; he is most proud of being presented with the “key” to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1993, by former (deceased) Mayor George Dement.Mr. Lars is a well known and prolific author and his latest book "Just an ordinary Joe - George 8:46 - Your denial is your conscience” is set to debut on October 1, 2020.Mr. Melvin Casey Lars’ superpowers are Hope, Motivation, Transformation, and Self-Actualization. Find out more about Mr. Lars and the mission he is on, go to: www.linkedin.com/in/caseylars Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Hero #MelvinLarswww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Caroline Ndwaru on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health AdvocacyLISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org Caroline Ndwaru is a daughter, sister, friend, and educator. Her superpowers are patience, communication, and resilience with a side of humor.Find out more about Caroline and the mission she is on here: https://linktr.ee/carolinendwaru Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy.Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Hero #CarolineNdwaruwww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Monicah Kariuki on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices #PowerUp LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Hero of Silent VoicesName: Monicah KariukiSuperpower: Honesty, Humility, and CreativityMonicah Kariuki is the Chief Executive Officer of Ekho FM, a popular diaspora radio station that has you in mind, breaking the distance barrier to connection. She is also the founder of Standing In The Gap, a non-profit organization advocating against domestic violence by creating awareness and encouraging people to share their voice. Monicah believes that we can save lives by sensitizing our community to tough topics. She says that “love doesn’t have to hurt and we need to educate and empower.” Through various platforms, Monicah enjoys engaging in so-called ‘uncomfortable’ discussions, where she can educate and empower the community to be stronger.Connect and find out more about Monicah and the mission she is on here: www.facebook.com/monicah.kariuki.ekhofm Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent VoicesNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Jonathan Edward Swindle on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety #PowerUp LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Hero of SafetyName: Jonathan Edward SwindleSuperpower: EmpathyJonathan Edward Swindle is the founder and owner of Waveland Property Group in Chicago. Over the past 15 years, Waveland has grown to be a leader in the management of medical and financial office environments. The strength of Waveland has been in the team that has been assembled. Namely, motivated problem-solvers who are concerned with tenant and patient satisfaction and safety. Jonathan and a group of experts from varied fields recently launched Confirmed Life Safety to specifically address the issue of safety in the workplace. In the age of COVID, a new strata of concern and responsibility had been added to the many other duties of a well-run property. Confirmed Life Safety is setting a standard to verify the professional practices of a property.Find out more about Jonathan here: www.confirmedlifesafety.comCongratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of SafetyNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

Watch the full show at https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547Let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. When you graduate, you are going to join over two million grads who are entering the workforce and every single one—like you – are looking to launch a meaningful career. Kenyan born Islander Alumni and multi-award-winning Apprentice contestant, Liza Wisner is going to fire you up and help understand how to move fast to get ahead in your career. Liza will share with you the following tips and ideas:1. Evaluate how you see time - Become a time traveler!2. Create a career and life plan - Enjoy life on autopilot!3. Use the PowerUp method to build a life plan to reach your goals - Live your best life!You will also have an opportunity to download a PDF of her workbook that has hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.Presenter: Liza Wisner, Founder of PowerUp.orgLiza Wisner is an award-winning television and radio personality serving her community as a talent development expert and the curator of change agent training, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on-demand content. Liza has more than a decade of experience in the human capital optimization space working with organizations around the world to help them actualize their potential so they can create jobs and support programs that make communities stronger. Professionally trained in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built an incredible career and has turned her love of automation into a fulfilling life, strategizing, and managing future skilling and automation initiatives. Liza is also the founder of social organizations, including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ whose mission is to bridge the digital divide and eliminate "Technology Poverty." For more information about Liza, visit her website: www.lizawisner.com

✨Congratulations to Andrea Johnson on being our PowerUp Hero of Math #PowerUp LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Hero of MathName: Andrea JohnsonSuperpower: HopeAndrea Johnson is an LA girl that moved to Louisiana. She is a self proclaimed country girl who enjoys the great outdoors and beautiful tall trees and an Engineer and Technician. She has a bachelors of Science in Engineering and was hired as a Mud Engineer. She has worked in South Louisiana, West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, South Texas and in the Gulf of Mexico. She is also a school teacher and the co-founder of C MATH is EASY. Through her work she is able to express my gift freely. When asked why she enjoys teaching Mathematics so much, Andrea said, “I know my best work is when I help a child or an adult understand the basic foundations of math. And then enjoying mathematics for the first time. What we do is life changing. Because of us, we can help people make choices in their life. They can get a better job. A child can be successful in school and prevent someone from the possibility of dropping out. Because of a stronger foundation in math, they can become their dream.” Andrea Johnson is our PowerUp Hero of Math because of her dedication to improving math education. She is someone who uses creativity in teaching and coaching. She is our Math Hero! Find out more about Andrea Johnson at www.cmathiseasy.com Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Math!Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Selina Lopez Hinojosa on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness #PowerUp LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Hero of Health and FitnessName: Selina Lopez HinojosaSuperpower: CourageSelina Hinojosa is a Master Trainer and owner of LIFT by Selina. She has over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional. She is in the process of attaining a Medical Exercise Specialist Certification. LIFT By Selina's primary goal is to carry out the services of medical exercise greatly needed in our community. When asked why she does what she does she said, ”It is my hope to help our community alleviate the burden of health conditions, bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness, through exercise.”Find out more about Selina Lopez Hinojosa at http://liftbyselina.comCongratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and FitnessNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

✨Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Vera on being our PowerUp Hero of Education #PowerUp LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org PowerUp Hero of EducationName: Dr. Nancy VeraSuperpower: Her VoiceDr. Nancy Vera had traveled throughout the nation for almost 10 years as an educator representative before finding her way back to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she dreams of one day establishing a peace and social justice center. “I visited cities in Texas and almost every state in the country, and it was an exciting experience,” said Vera. “But I got tired of flying in airplanes and decided I could make a difference in a child’s life right here in my hometown.”Vera, who received her degrees from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, including her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, has helped many children in the city. Together, Vera and Gloria Hicks identified student needs and raised more than $60,000 for equipment, T-shirts, reading and math software, and motivational banners for Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi. Vera later spearheaded the effort to name Gloria Hicks Elementary School after the philanthropist. As President of the Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers, she has led efforts to provide resources for teachers, 75,000 free books to area children and thousands of dollars for student supplies.Vera, who taught English Language Arts at Carroll High School, specializes in working with at-risk students who are in danger of dropping out and live in poverty. Throughout her teaching career, Vera has created many programs to assist her students in achieving academic success, such as the Cocoa Café, where students took part in study sessions and were provided with refreshments.“I live a lifestyle that is about lifting people up,” said Vera. “I focus on helping the disenfranchised and the marginalized, and I work to promote social justice and peace.”Vera was President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 4444 and, most recently, founded the LULAC Para Todos chapter in 2019. She pioneered “Operation Right Track” a public campaign to raise awareness about gang violence, drug, and alcohol abuse. Under Vera’s leadership, Operation Right Track accepted a $10,000 donation from the Scripps Howard Foundation to pilot a gang prevention program. Her LULAC Council also hosts a yearly “Celebration of Family” banquet to honor parents for their leadership role in raising their children. She also works for an end to domestic violence.Dr. Vera serves as vice president of the South Texas Human Rights Center and co-chair of the CCPD Training Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the AFT Latin@ Task Force and chair of the Texas AFT Community Engagement Committee.“My motto has always been to use my hardship and suffering in life as reasons to succeed and not as excuses to fail,” said Vera.Find out more about Dr. Nancy Vera at www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAFT Nominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork #Herowww.powerup.org

PowerUp Hero of HumaniteaName: Chany SinghSuperpower: Love and CaringChany Singh is a former professional belly dancer and world traveler who stepped out of the spotlight and into supporting conscious businesses and entrepreneurs to grow themselves and their dreams to make a bigger impact in the world. Now, she's taken her work a step further by opening up her coaching practice to help all individuals cultivate a deeper sense of self-love so that they can bring their own individual impacts to the world as well. She's passionate about empowering people to be their best through her Humanitea Protocol. Find out more about Chany at: https://www.humaniteacoaching.comNominate our next hero here: www.poweruphero.orgPowerUp Your Life.#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWorkwww.powerup.org

PowerUp Hero of Early Childhood EducationName: Annie Mucheru GarzaSuperpower: LoveAnnie Mucheru Garza is an award-winning early childhood educator. She has been teaching for over 10 years and has been recognized as the winner of the Corpus Christi Elementary Teacher of the Year Award and nominee for the national award.As a leader in early childhood educational technology, she provides new approaches to motivate students of all learning styles to succeed with the use of technology. From a young age, she was aware of the importance of education, a quality instilled by her parents. Annie was born and raised with five older siblings in Nairobi, Kenya. All of her siblings graduated from various universities, and Mucheru knew that she wanted to do the same. In 2001, she moved to Corpus Christi where she attended Del Mar College and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration before being accepted into the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Business. She discovered her love for teaching while working at PowerUp.org’s Texas Techies summer program focused on technology for children ages three and up. After this experience, she switched majors from business to education and graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Education.Annie’s distinct love of expanding young minds led her to start her own school, Little Texas Techies Academy. Starting her business and finding success in education was confirmation for her that hard work really does pay off, though she truly believes she could not have made it this far without so many important people in her life, such as her mother, brothers, sisters and all fellow amazing teachers that she has had the privilege of working with. To find out more about Annie, go to: http://littletexastechies.com/

PowerUp Hero of Empowered FemName: Zoraida BasalduZoraida is a passionate communicator and self-esteem enthusiast who is making a positive impact in the lives of girls, young women, and the people who care about them.Entrepreneur & Community AdvocateZoraida is the founder of Empowered Fem, which is an energy movement designed to catalyze you into your best life. She is dedicated to providing self-esteem enhancing workshops for women that uplift, educate, and motivate! To expand the scope and mission of Empowered Fem, Zoraida launched a non-profit branch of the organization in 2019, to include teen empowerment and outreach. The teen program empowers young ladies to build the skills and self-assurance needed to be successful.Guiding Life Skills & Mentoring for WomenBeing a women leader in today’s world is tough and Zoraida gets it. Having grown up in Mexico in a single-parent household. Zoraida knows firsthand the obstacles and challenges that one can face. Now passionate about the life-changing results she experienced in her own life, Zoraida is on a mission to impart confidence, coping skills, and positive social skills to women everywhere. She coaches girls and young women to gain confidence, character, and class by helping them to learn how to truly love themselves, understand healthy decision making, appreciate inner beauty, and so much more.Inspirational SpeakerZoraida is a sought after recognized speaker who has delivered hundreds of presentations to girls and young women throughout the US. She brings a whole lot of girl power (and is known to also sprinkle glitter) wherever she goes! Her educational, interactive, and down-to-earth approach captivates the hearts of her audience while motivating them with self-love and positivity.Lifetime LearnerZoraida received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. She put herself through school by using financial aid, school loans, and working. She did not let her circumstances dictate her future. She used her drive and determination to achieve her goal to be the first in her family to graduate college. Today, she is a successful engineer at a local refinery where she serves as a Process Engineer. She is an engineer in lipstick!Regular GirlWhen not coaching, speaking, or planning events for Empowered Fem, Zoraida loves spending quality time with her family. She is the mother of three beautiful children. She also enjoys volunteering, seeing friends, biking, and traveling. She is OBSESSED with the color pink. She sings and dances while she drives. She is crazy about Beyonce–hence her hashtag #ZEYONCE– and, like many girls, she believes glitter makes everything better!For more information about Zoraida, visit: https://empoweredfem.org Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem!!#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #ZoraidaBasaldu#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWorkwww.powerup.org/hero

PowerUp Hero of Mental HealthName: Sadia NuhuSuperpower: CompassionAlimatu Sadia Nuhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a native of Ghana and has a passion for spreading cultural awareness through dance to promote peace and respect within the community. Her goal is to promote African culture within our community so people can have appreciation, education, and information of the African people. Sadia’s focus to promote cultural awareness through education, entertainment, and friendship extends all over the world. She has worked with Offices of International Education, been interviewed by the OWN Network, is a TEDx talker, and has been President of the African Students Organization. For more information about Sadia, visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sadia-nuhu-houston-tx/740612Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Compassion!#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #SadiaNuhu #EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWorkwww.powerup.org

PowerUp Hero of LearningName: Denis WisnerSuperpower: Never-Ending Desire to Learnhttp://hero.powerup.org/denis Denis Wisner began his journey in Brooklyn, New York, then spent most of his adolescent years in Southern California, and currently lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. He taught high school social studies for 13 years at Moody High School and Collegiate High School. He currently works with Corpus Christi Independent School District as an Instructional Technology Specialist where he supports the district's educators in integrating technology in the classroom for increased engagement to ensure students are “future-ready”. He has been married for 16 years and has 3 boys. He is a certified health and life coach and carries the title of Distinguished Toastmaster.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Learning!#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWork

PowerUp Hero of Science EducationName: Suraida Nanez-JamesSuperPower: CreativitySuraida Nañez-James is the President and Founder of Gulf Reach, LLC., a company focused on her expertise and passions for Science, Health, and Education.She offers consulting services for K-12 and community science education programming and development, as well as a free Teen Science Café program for middle and high school students.Her passion for the ocean, environmental education, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Her work has taken her to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to explore the world’s largest single volcano and Tamu Massif, sailing on the Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel for 36 days with other scientists. Nañez-James was tasked with communicating the mysteries of the ocean to more than 4,000 students and educators from around the world.Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Science Education!https://www.facebook.com/GulfReach

Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: http://www.powerup.org/hero#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork