The Truths We Hide

The incredible journey of the Honorable Cheryl L. Mason began amidst the picturesque foothills of Appalachia, in Portsmouth, Ohio. From a tender age, she learned invaluable lesson that life presents us with opportunities to overcome obstacles and leave a lasting imprint on others. Known for her tenacious spirit, Cheryl triumphed over discrimination and exclusion, defying all odds to become the first woman and military spouse Chairman of the VA Board of Veterans' Appeals. In that role, she transformed a struggling organization into a high functioning organization by putting her people first and empowering them to deliver record breaking results to veterans and their families. As a speaker and author, she inspires and encourages people through her fierce perseverance and caring leadership style in overcoming obstacles. Her story stands as a testament to resilience and the profound impact one can make on others. In her upcoming book, "Dare To Relate: Leading with a Fierce Heart," she unveils how her journey as a military spouse uniquely empowered her to embrace her unconventional leadership. Ms. Mason received her B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Ohio Northern University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. She is the spouse of a USAF veteran and daughter of a WWII Navy veteran. She actively supports the veteran and military communities speaking on subjects of leadership, transition, and suicide awareness and prevention, to name a few. For more information visit https://www.catalystleadershipmgmt.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-whittenberger/message

In this episode, we will be speaking with Jazz Canon, the co-founder of Legend Group an Afghanistan Humanitarian Evacuation Group that is highly involved in the Afghanistan disaster. She helps American families and those who are on the run, to escape certain death from terrorism. This message needs to get out as fast as possible and they are always in need of donations or resources to continue their mission. The Legend Group Foundation has started a new initiative project to assist in sponsoring a child. It is now ready to launch! For more information on how to become a sponsor please go to: https://www.legendgroupfoundation.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Jazz Cannon is a co-founder of Legend Group, an Afghanistan Humanitarian Evacuation Group that saves trapped Americans, Afghan Allies, Christians and other Minorities from the Taliban. Her goal is to restore America's Honor in Afghanistan. For Jazz, the fight is personal. She was persecuted by the Taliban and Al Qaeda and had to flee from Afghanistan with her family at a young age. Surviving as a refugee, she settled in the United States, and found her true calling in helping people just like her. Jazz has served as an Immigration Resettlement Consultant, providing support to organizations that need to implement societal integration and cultural programs. She also has provided supportive coaching and referral to therapeutic counseling for young women having difficulties coping in the western culture and overcoming culture shock. Her goal has been to equip women with the necessary tools and knowledge to help them better respond to their integration challenges and chart a path to a happy and fulfilling life on purpose. For more information go to legend.ngo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare-dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her way to perpetuating the generational cycle of destruction and becoming a statistic lost to the system and her upbringing. Her new book, Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur (Boss Media, released Oct 2021), recounts this journey from getting off welfare to advising a sitting U.S. president to eventually founding a thriving 100+ person company, her journey demonstrates that harsh beginnings or past mistakes do not need to define us; rather, we each have the power to forge our own pathways, especially when we have self-determination and the ability to recognize and accept helping hands along the way. When not sharing her empowering message or leading her consulting business, Rebecca loves to meet new people, making homemade salsa and her famous enchiladas, and staying connected to her community at her home church Shoreline Austin. She recently launched Lost Girl from Shoreline Austin, delivering a power-packed morning to over 5,000 in attendance and thousands more viewing online. To see this event click on Events | Rebecca Contreras to view other media coverage or learn more about Rebecca rebeccacontreras.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Not only will we be digger deeper Into Domestic Violence with Erin Michelle, we will also have a special guest from our local news station here In Central Texas 25 News KXXV, Trent Hooker. Trenton Hooker Executive Producer, 25 News KXXV Trenton is an executive producer at 25 News and helps lead a team of diverse multiskilled journalists in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley. 25 News recently produced an entire half-hour program focusing on abuse called, "Domestic Violence: A Crisis in Central Texas." Come join us on 14 April at 3pm CST for real stories and an opportunity for live questions and answers. Link to his news story - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/trentonhooker_domesticviolence-journalismmatters-activity-6915159274776084480-NsWm?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

BRIAN BIGCOUNTRY CONWELL is a retired Army SGT who llost his left leg on Ft. Riley KS, on January 7th 2014. His right leg contains 30 screws 4 plates and a 10 in rod. SGT BIGCOUNTRY is a Pro Athlete that competes all over the USA and other Countries! He has founded the first ever Tattoo therapy program, Branded Warriors Inc, The Dangerous Grounds Network, where he has vets own their own radio show. Now he runs #Motivatingamerica.com. He is also a Motivational speaker and helps with suicide prevention and talk downs. You can follow him at the following links. www.Motivatingamerica.com Instagram.com/sgtbigcountry https://www.teambigcountrysports.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Frank upon graduating Union Local High School just six day later he entered Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, SC and is now a Veterans of the United States Marine Corps. He obtained the rank of Sergeant while on active duty and was honorably discharged after 7 1/2 years. After the Marines Frank returned to his home state of Ohio where he held multiple titles at a few of the major automotive retail and commercial companies he was even an armed security guard and a Private Investigator. He was also a volunteer firefighter serving his local community. Frank is a self taught Web designer by learning HTML where he started his own web design company in Ohio because he wanted to be his own boss and because of a computer class in high school it peaked his interest as the world was evolving. Growing up in the backwoods of Ohio he learned what hard work and dedication meant while working on the farms. It was on the farms that his love of making things started. It continued in scouting with the Boy Scouts of American, and why he took woodshop class in high school. So being disciplined and attention to detail isn't new to him. It was when he decided to move out of Ohio in 2013 as a single father of 2 kids and move to California. After learning that all companies wanted a certification for a web designer to get a job and the industry was changing to not using only HTML but a new CSS code. He didn't want to go to college in his mid 30's. So he went back into the automotive industry where he became a Store Manager in 2 1/2 years after being with the company. When his kids' school needed parent volunteers for the programs his kids attend, he stepped up. His kids came first. It was there that he learned that the music department needed props built for half time shows and competitions. While he was helping make props, his join of woodworking came back to life. In 2017 he left corporate America he started Kamikaze Wood Werks as the Owner and Craftsman. When Frank was working on a project for the High School Color Guard team is when he finally figured out the recent joke of calling Marines crayon eaters just maybe true. He just learned about that nickname because of social media. Now when he was in the Marine he nor any other marine was called a crayon eater. There were called Devil Dogs, Jarheads, Grunts, Leathernecks, and bullet sponges. So when he was using crayons to finish the details by coloring it with crayons, he changed colors and put one in his mouth and started gnawing on it. That is when it hit him is there truly an edible crayon out on the market. He learned it had to be made out of chocolate. He knew nothing about making things from chocolates, just that it tasted good. In Oct 2017 he reached out to a former team member Cassandra, he remembered she went to school to be a pasty chief and asked her if she knew how to make chocolate write? She said no but she would try to figure it out and she did. The journey started in September of 2017 and the birth of Crayons Ready-to-Eat LLC was born. Frank is the CEO / Co-Founding Crayon Eater™ behind Crayons Ready-to-Eat™ LLC AKA "The CRE™ ". He did it all with a PHD that didn't exceed 13 years. Website-https://crayonsreadytoeat.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=crayons%20ready-to-eat --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Erin Michelle who been through hell and back yet still keeps smiling and has a heart of gold. Why has she decided to share her story even amidst off all her heartache? " I want to help women and men understand and process what they may be going through and encourage the healing journey by sharing my story. Provide that hope that their is a happy and healthy and to share resources." She shares her story of alcoholism, drug addiction and domestic violence. How did she come out of it ? How is she finding peace? Listen here to find out more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Jennifer Hobbs. is a combat veteran, wife of a combat veteran, and mother on a mission to follow my purpose to change the world, helping one person at a time. She shares her story of growing up in a single parent family home that came with challenges of its own to joining the military at 17 years old. Jennifer talks about being deployed, losing Soldiers and how her husband survived a roadside bomb. Writing a dual memoir, both her and her husband share experiences about military life all after a hard transition from a combat zone and learning how to live again. Find her book Calmed; Growth after Trauma here : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096HLWZQ9/ref=nodl_ And Find her at the following links : Email: jennifer@thejenniferhobbs.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/author_jennifer_hobbs/ Website: https://www.thejenniferhobbs.com/ Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/authorjenniferhobbs Contact Jennifer at www.thejenniferhobbs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Keith McKeever was raised around the real estate industry. His parents sold log homes, were both Realtors, and held rental property as well as fix and flip homes. After losing his father to cancer at the age of sixteen Keith felt lost. It wasn't until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member that he honed his leadership skills and found his passion for volunteering that gave him a direction and passion in life of serving others. In 2013 he joined his mother in the real estate industry and immediately got involved in serving his local association. During the COVID Pandemic, while also pursuing his Bachelor's degree, Keith founded the Battle Buddy Podcast as a way to help others share their stories to give other veterans the inspiration and actionable steps to better their lives. https://www.facebook.com/battlebuddypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Avery Stenstrom is an 18-year-old high school senior who began her writing journey at the age of 14 one summer day while spending time with family on vacation in West Virginia. Avery's journey into writing came as she struggled to come to terms with her early childhood trauma and her struggles with her ADHD, Dyslexia, and anxiety. Heart of the Beast was created out of her pain, an escape from the chaos both internal and external. She vibrantly builds on her experience through sharing her struggles with each character representing the challenges between anger and joy, hatred and forgiveness, reluctance and determination. Avery graduates from The Lab School of Washington in 2022 and is planning to enter Hofstra University in the coming fall. As she begins this next phase of her life, one thing is for certain, Avery sees the power of expression through word and/or art as the foundation to whatever journey unfolds before her. Link to purchase her book "Heart of the Beast" https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Beast-P-Stenstrom/dp/0578366088/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BCNIIPBP34UU&keywords=A.P.+Stenstrom&qid=1644536552&sprefix=a.p.+stenstrom%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Shaniqua Dupree is a Business Consultant and Income Strategist at Launching With Purpose, a mom of three, a United States Navy Veteran with 11 years of service. But most importantly she is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. It's because of her faith in Him that she decided to write her first book, I AM PROFITABLE. Her profound understanding of purpose and profit was the intent of its creation. When she began the journey of discovering who she was created to be and what she was created to do in the world, she realized that she was born to impact. And not only her, but everyone was created to impact. She began to understand that the biggest thing stopping people from being impactful and doing what they were created to do, was money, time, and the understanding of life's purpose. In her book, she set out to help people realize that because of their experience alone, they are purposeful and they are profitable. To learn more about working with Shaniqua or how to invite her to speak at your next event, go to www.LaunchingWithPurpose.com. You can also follow her @LaunchingWithPurpose --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Born into wedlock to Darlene Carden & Calvin Barksdale. Shawn was born April 19, 1976. Shawn was caught in a vicious cycle when his father was incarcerated while he was only 4yrs old. Although Shawn had gained a foundation of respect and a hard work ethic from his grandparents and great grandparents. The absence of his father led him down a dark path. Ultimately being incarcerated himself at the age of 24. While confined Shawn began to educate himself gaining his GED, college courses, and a host of trades. His heart gravitated towards Graphics Communication. Learning everything he could about the printing industry, at the same time he was becoming a parent at visiting room tables and through phone conversations. Today Shawn has been free for 5yrs and fathered two more children. He owns and operates his own printing company Press 4 Time Tees LLC. While still on a journey to find out what a real man is he poses the question what is your TEN MINUTES OF TRUTH. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Ericka E. Kelly is professional speaker, executive coach and trainer. In this position, she is a global professional where her leadership skills are utilized to add value and to develop companies in their effectiveness and production goals. She helps thousands of leaders to become better communicators, to establish trust, and credibility with others. Her coaching skills and mentorship allow individuals to realize their own potential and to achieve greater goals for themselves and the companies/organizations they work for. E. Kelly was also the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve. Under her role as a Command Chief, E. Kelly represented the highest enlisted executive level of leadership in the military. She advised the Commander on all issues regarding the readiness, training, welfare, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 74,000 civilians/enlisted/officer active duty and Reserve Citizen Airmen serving at more than 60 military bases worldwide. She also provided direction to the Reserve Forces and represented their interests at all levels of government, other military branches and in joint strategic and operational war-fighting environments. In addition to her personal business and military service, E. Kelly has more than 27 years of government management and law enforcement experience. She served as a Criminal Investigator for the Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection in the Office of Professional Responsibility. In this position, this position, E. Kelly was responsible for building relationships with local, state, and other federal agencies in order to manage criminal and administrative investigations. Background Information: A native of Guatemala and resident of California, she was 12 years old when she arrived to the United States from extreme poverty to a new successful future. E. Kelly earned a Master of Business Administration, Military Studies, Trident University;a Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice |Foreign Languages (Spa and Fr), University of Nevada;an Associate of Applied Science, Allied Health Sciences, Air Force Community College. She also holds the following accreditations: Professional Manager Certification (PMC);International John Maxwell Certification (JMT);and Licensed Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator. Among many acknowledgments, E. Kelly has received national recognition from the United States Congress. Some distinguish factors included: Exceptional leadership skills;public;community service;speaking/mentorship/training abilities;language (Spanish) expertise;physical fitness;and for being an outstanding performer in stressful military/civilian situations. Ericka E. Kelly can be found on: Twitter, @E_K_Enterprises;LinkedIn/Ericka-Kelly-Enterprises;Facebook.com/Ericka Kelly Enterprises;and erickakellyenterprises.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Rob Garcia's last interview saw him returning from a Middle East deployment, losing his mother to cancer and living with his sister in his hometown as he figured out his next steps. A nervous breakdown would follow, culminating in him quitting his job and committing to entrepreneurship full time. A failed marriage proposal, a huge new advisory position, a business award.. welcome to Rob the Warrior Strategist's life in 2022. Contact Rob at www.yournextlevelofsuccess.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

In this Episode my daughter, Haeli and I dig deep into what life is like as a military child and having a parent who struggles with mental health. Haeli talks about what she saw and how that changed her way of life. This is a never before talked about episode in which we see through the child's eyes. Listen as we dig into: - life with with dual military parents - growing up watching your mother suffer from her mental health struggles - using that trauma as lessons learned and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Theresa Carpenter is an active duty naval officer and storyteller with 25 years of service. She overcame decades of trauma and self sabotaging behavior through acts of service and is committed to paying that journey forward. Her podcast S.O.S. Stories of Service features people from all walks of life who show up in service to their respective communities. Follow the link below to find out more about Theresa and her work.  https://beacons.page/theresacarpenter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Come listen to this very special episode about a very special project happening this month. I do not normally try and talk about myself but this one was needed. Do not forget to follow us at www.awildridecallelife.com for updates on everything that we are working on. You can support the book at https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/the-book-coming-soon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

In this episode, Steve Sims shares why he chose to focus on small businesses and new entrepreneurs. He also shares how he started his Speakeasy events. They are exclusive and no one is the same. Listen here for more. You can find more on Steve Sims in the May podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

In this episode, Steve Sims shares how he balances life, work, and business. How do you Focus on all those things? Listen here to find out how he does it and why. You can find about Steve Sims in the May Podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

"As an emotional trauma healer I help others heal anxiety, anger and depression from the ground up through healing the emotional traumas that take place in our homes such as intergenerational and childhood traumas. I have written two books about this and I have had my practice Heal From the Ground Up for 11 years. I am one of the highest-rated mental health professionals on Yelp in California." To learn more about Michael please refer to the May Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Her Story: I began my formal education at the National Louis University in Washington, DC, where I concentrated on graphic design, website design, and photography. After that, my enthusiasm for photography had grown and I believe that my passion for the art shows in the quality of my work. I currently offer both in-studio portrait photography and outside portrait photography. I continued my education with the New York Institute of Photography, focusing in Professional Photography. I have active memberships to Professional Photographers of America, the American Society of Media Photographers, and the American Society of Picture Professionals. In 2011, I collaborated with Freedom Crossing on Fort Bliss and expanded my commercial event coverage. Since then, I have worked with TAPS, USO, Operation: Love ReUnited, Operation Homefront, Wounded Warrior Wives, Homes for our Troops and other similar businesses. I have photographed some amazing professional talent like Chris Daughtry, the Eli Young Band, Pat Green, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gym Class Heroes and many more. Find our more about Tara in the May Podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Her Story: I come from a family of all sisters, the youngest of 3! I had a semi-rough childhood, poverty and drug-ridden but my sisters were my constant. we had some undiagnosed mental health issues at home and For a long time I lived a life of fear. First a staturatory rape marriage then a domestic violence marriage and for as long as I can recall - I have been an overcome, wanting more, never satisfied. well FFW and I join the army served 12 years, 8 of which as a single mom. Advanced from E3 to O3 in 6 years. and I did a lot of different jobs. i found Jesus in 2009 and since then have cleaned up my life a lot. I walk in faith, and I have tackeld my own demons of mental health and insecurities and struggles. I have been dealing with depression and ptsd a lot longer than I have found the hope in Jesus. as a part of the whole process and becoming a podcaster, I shared my testimony first time ever about mental health in sept 2019, one day before i started recording for the podcast. there was breakthrough in my heart but i still suffered, one day i FROZE on the edge of my carpet in the closet and for 45 minutes literally couldn't move. I knew i needed more help. pills didn't work, stress and fighting wasn't working etc. so i came across a therapy called TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation and i began that journey. I have never felt better and more clear minded let alone feel anger in a healthy way. I am not perfect, but this therapy changed my life. I suffer from PTS, severe depression, the frozen episode wasn't the first and it is call psychosis paralysis. For more on Kerri please go to the May podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

A small town girl born and raised in Louisiana, Randi who learned the true value of working hard and building a business. Working through the stigmas of building a multi-level marketing business has brought her on a path that has changed the opinions of many. Listen to her story of believing in yourself and getting rid of negativity. You can find more about Randi in the May Podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Rosalyn Kahn is a College Professor Public Speaking Instructor at Los Angeles City College. She is also an Author, International Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian and Speech Coach. Ms. Kahn has been an educator for the last 20 years teaching Public Speaking, English as Second Language in colleges and high schools throughout Southern CA. Several years ago, she attended her first TedX conference in Pasadena. She was immediately drawn into the Tedx fever. She has published her first book Random Acts of Kindness are Changing the World by Solutions Press released on Amazon. Her second Roses and Dogs –How to Reduce Stress in Today’s Troubled Times was released in hard copy and electronic format are sold on Amazon. MeMost recently, her third book is Message for Tomorrow’s Leaders. For more on Rosalyn please visit the May Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Crystal Miller is a Navy corpsman veteran, busy wife and mom of 3 children and owner of Swingin’ Fun by Crystal. She is creative, fun and loves empowering others with her story from veteran, to homeschooling mom, and finally to a small business owner. She learned to sew on a poodle skirt for a 5th grade event and is self taught in most every aspect but, with military tradition dictating anything done is worth doing right, she has found ways to improve her swings while maintaining a standard of excellence. The mission: “When tragedy hit my family, I found strength and love like I have never known in my sister in law and brother as they buried their second born son. They chose, in a time of incredible hurt, to find love and joy instead of sitting with pain and that spoke to my heart. My swings are my way of giving joy in a world full of painful tragedy because it’s not the breaths you take that matter but the moments that take your breath away.” For more on Crystal, visit the April Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Richard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He has treated both adults and adolescents diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston where for over a decade he worked with both adolescents and adults. He has turned his passion on adolescent substance abuse and has written a book The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. Find more on Richard in the April Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee from his first sip at 5 years old. But his father couldn’t tolerate it because it upset his stomach. One day, Tyler asked him if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink. So Tyler’s dad, Ian, bio-chemist, tinkered quietly behind the scenes until he did what no university research lab or mega- corporation could do— he created acid–free coffee that anyone can drink without digestive disruption. He created the world’s first-acid free coffee that is actually healthy to drink! Find more on Tyler in the April Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Coach Jen Welter is best known as the first female to coach in the NFL as an assistant LBs Coach with The Arizona Cardinals. However, what most people don’t know, is that Coach Jen broke into men’s professional football as the first female to play running back in men’s pro football. From that experience with the Texas Revolution, Coach Jen started her coaching career as the LBs coach with the Revolution.Dr. Jen Welter is a groundbreaking, barrier-busting force of nature. She is a female trailblazer, a sports pioneer, PhD, passionate leader, world-renowned speaker, entrepreneur and source of inspiration around the globe. Her relentless pursuit of individual excellence and success in challenging the status quo time and time again, fuels her current drive to help others achieve their best—in sports, health and wellness, professional pursuits and in life.She is driven by the belief that “Greatness is a choice you make over and over. And when you choose personal greatness—big or small—it becomes a part of who you are.” In every realm she tackles, Dr. Jen is a game changer, bringing vision, power and purpose to her mission of breaking the chains of what has always been and redefining what is and will be. More on Dr. Welter at www.jenwelter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Maria Reed is a proud military spouse of 18 years, mother of 2, filmmaker, interior designer and advocate for military families. She is a Cuban immigrant, Executive Producer and creator of the series MOVING WITH THE MILITARY, co-founder of MY ULTIMATE PCS app and Co-founder and CEO of the Inspire Up Foundation. As the creatively inspired fearless leader of MOVING WITH THE MILITARY, Maria created the popular series to honor military families with surprise home makeovers. MOVING WITH THE MILITARY is driven by the true emotion, and real life needs of military families. With every episode, Maria brings the loving touch that proves home is where the heart is, or as she puts it, home is where the military sends us. Find more on Maria in the April Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Actor, writer and sexual abuse survivor, Perry Power influences change through powerful storytelling. Ranking up 2.3M likes and 125k followers on TikTok, his message of helping sexually abused survivors break their silence speaks to the hearts of many people all over the world. Perry co-runs a charity called We Rescue Kids, where they rescue kids from sexual abuse and give them the support they need to heal and positively move forward. Perry's latest book, Breaking The Silence, reached the #1 spot on Amazon for Sexual Abuse and Mental Health. Perry has been seen on FOX, NBC, CBS, MTV, Sky and the Good Men Project. And is now working on his next project, which is 'Breaking The Silence' the movie, hoping that his story continues to impact the lives of those who need to hear it most. For more on Perry please visit the April podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

"I am currently an elementary school teacher but I previously worked for the Department of Child Services on the sex abuse team. My first book, For the Children With Love, Sadie's Story, follows a social worker as brings justice for the most vulnerable victims. Delaney is fed up with people hurting children and getting away with it, so she decides to take matters into her own hands. This series has become my passion and mission. Because of my books, people have shared their own stories of abuse with me. I realized that the only way to stop child sex abuse is to get people talking and that is my mission. We need to talk about sex abuse to our children, just like we do other topics, such as drugs. As long as people are afraid to talk about it, pedophiles will continue to hurt our children. The second book, Nevaeh's Story, was self published in November. Danielle's Story will be available in March and Aiden's will follow. My website is booksbycovalt.com and the links for my books are on there." For more information on how to contact C.O. Vault; please refer to the March Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

The Miaskowski family story is the true American dream. After immigrating from Poland to America to save their daughter Samantha's life from a brain tumour, their son Nicholas also developed a stage 4 brain tumour at age 10. After a courageous battle, Nicholas was able to recover and is cancer free today. In 2015, the family started a successful business providing affordable housing by buying, fixing and selling mobiles homes. In 2017, inspired by the example of friend and Make a Wish founder, Frank Shankwitz, the family founded Golden Wings Helping hands: a registered charity that has provided care packages to thousands of homeless and free mobile home housing to veterans. For more information on Nicholas and Edith and their work please go to the March Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

This episode is part of a series done with Steve Sims. Listen and watch Steve Sims speak on Mindset in which we dig into the fear of the unexpected in the virtual new normal and how to adapt to rapid change. You can find out more on how to contact Steve Sims in the March Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

This Episode is part of a Series with Steve Sims and will focus on Mindset. To find out more about Steve Sims please refer to the March Podcast Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Charlson Gaines is a Professional speaker, consultant, trainer - Emotional Intelligence skills to replace misery with happiness and thrive. HIs passion to help others replace misery with happiness is a blessing to so many. Follow his journey and find out more in the March Podcast Guide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Army Veteran Paige Pfeiffer opens up about her lie that led her to where she is today. Growing up through childhood trauma did not stop her from working hard on herself both personally and professionally. With a successful career, a beautiful family and the chance to start over, she brings us her story of hope, determination and her passion to help others fine their way out of that dark tunnel. She shows us that light in both herself and through her story. You can find more about paige in the March Podcast Guide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Dorothy Graham O’Dell child of God, wife, stepmom and loving daughter. Dorothy is a bookkeeper by trade with over 24 years of experience. Dorothy just wrote her first book called The Overcomer. She shares her obstacles of overcoming being bullied in school for her weight, low self-worth issues, growing up with parents who were sick, the trauma of her uncle’s suicide, and leaving emotionally abusive relationships. To never give up because at the end there is true happiness. She hopes that this book will help others overcome their obstacles and know they are not alone in their struggles. She has also started a coaching business helping women overcome their struggles and obstacles and hopes to also branch out into public speaking. Her goal is to help hundreds of thousands of people know they can do anything they set their mind to and know their self-worth and never to settle for less then the best, to always be who God created them to be. To live their dreams, not someone else’s. The link to purchase the book is. https://theovercomer.samcart.com/products/the-overcomer You can find Dorothy on social media at www.facebook.com/dorothy.graham3 Or email @ Grahamdorothy408@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

In this episode 2nd Class Petty Officer Pan Phyu shares her story about being a Military Sexual Trauma Survivor and the aftermath. Not only does she share her own struggles but she is now advocating for her sister Marine Corporal Thae Ohu who has been convicted of premeditated murder. The fight for justice for Thae has been ongoing and she will not stop until their voices are heard. You can find more in the March Podcast Guide and at www.justiceforthaeohu.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Author of nine books including Emotional Detox which features her revolutionary CLEANSE Method.® Founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® servicing clients, businesses, healthcare providers and educators worldwide, virtually or on site. Find out more on ways to contact Sherianna In the February Podcast Guide Also access her Freebies - Calm Your Mind audio at https://sheriannaboyle.com/cleanse-gift-2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

His Story: Ryan served for over 20-years as both an enlisted Soldier & NCO and later as an Officer. His Army journey started as a fire support specialist (13F) and as an officer served first as a Field Artillery, then as a Multi-functional Logistician (90A) and later as a Simulation Officer (57A). During his Army journey, he spent time at the 10th Mountain Division, 1st Infantry Division, 1st Armored Division, the National Training Center, Cadet Command, and a few other places doing a lot of different and awesome things. He deployed to Iraq x 3 and the Former Yugoslavia. His main reason for serving for two decades plus was the horrible events of September 11th, 2001. Since transitioning from the military, Ryan has become an entrepreneur with a digital marketing company (www.pando.media), multiple e-commerce sites to include Mountain Up Cap Company (www.mountainupcaps.com) and Teddy Bear Roast (www.teddybearroast.com), and he even sells life and health insurance. He is also the founder of the Veteran Social Summit (www.veteransocialsummit.com). To learn more about Ryan please go to the February Podcast Guide. Thank you to our Season 2 Sponsor- The Authors Porch You can find them at www.authorauntnannie.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

I am a child survivor and witness to domestic violence and emotional abuse, those things ended up with me being diagnosed with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorder. Also, ended up with me abusing alcohol for years, but ultimately getting and staying sober! Find more about Christina in the February Podcast Guide and at www.christinakimbrough.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Who is Rachel Hollis? WE have looked up to her for years. We have seen her vulnerability on social media. We have read her books. WE have followed her family's life journey. But who is she behind all of that?  Take a listen to this episode and even watch on Youtube as we dive into the woman, mother and entrepreneur behind being a public figure.  You can find more in the February Podcast Guide. A big thank you to The Authors Porch for being our Season 2 Business Sponsor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

"I'm a writer and blogger currently working on a memoir documenting my journey and the realities of mental illness in my life, with my husband and through parenting with mental illness. I was raped when I was younger, the trauma of which brought to surface bipolar disorder. Now I have a rewarding life with my beautiful children, through all the struggles and pain I fight on a daily basis." You can find more about Amelia in the February Podcast Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Jennie Lee is the award-winning author of three books: SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution; TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. She is also a certified yoga therapist and spiritual coach, who has counseled private clients worldwide for over 20 years. From her studies in yoga philosophy and spiritual psychology Jennie has a large toolbox of practices that promote optimal wellbeing and purposeful living. When she is not writing or coaching, she enjoys surfing with her husband near their home in Hawai’i. For more, visit the February Edition of the Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andre Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – you do now Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Fine more on Steve Sim in the February Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide Thank you to our Season 2 sponsor The Authors Porch for all of your support and belief in our mission. Follow them on Facebook for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

"It’s an interesting transition going from having everything taken care of for you to out on your own in the civilian world in the matter of a few days. The challenges are extremely steep, you don’t have anyone to rely on, and you don’t entirely know what to do. The only thing I really knew is that this was my opportunity to shine and I couldn’t quit and I couldn’t back down. Giving this my all in the early stages, I’d work seven days a week from roughly 7AM to 11PM at a Starbucks in order to maximize the amount of time I’d learn and grow I could achieve in a day. It wasn’t until recently that I was able to see the fruits of my effort ....." Find more about Patrick and how to contact him in the February Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcat-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo are the founders of yourexceptionalrelationship.com. They've worked with women all over the world and created The Cherished Wife Program which takes away the guess-work and puts your marriage back on track for more intimacy, love and connection. Head on over to the January Podcast Guide for more Information and to connect with them at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee from his first sip at 5 years old. But his father couldn’t tolerate it because it upset his stomach. One day, Tyler asked him if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink. So Tyler’s dad, Ian, a genius bio-chemist, tinkered quietly behind the scenes until he did what no university research lab or mega-corporation could do— he created acid– free coffee that anyone can drink without digestive disruption. Find out more about Tyler in the Jan Podcast guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Judi was a highly successful CPA and corporate finance executive, who unknown to her co-workers, lived in terror of the night and the possibility of sexual assault. Happily married with children, her fears made life a modern-day nightmare, but worse—she had no idea why? There was nothing in her own personal background that would warrant this near constant state of fear. Through this, Judi was written a book and is sharing her story. You can find more about Judi in the Jan. Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message

Jacob shares about life living with High Functioning Autism. He shares his struggles and strengths and how is able to live life to the fullest. You can find more about him in the Jan Podcast Guide at www.awildridecalledlife.com/podcast-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/annette-whittenberger/message