Podcast appearances and mentions of debby montgomery johnson

Episode: 2025.11. 11Show Theme: Knowing You Can SurviveShow Title: By Knowing You Can Survive You Will Have The Strength To Live Full OutThe Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari reminds you that even in your darkest moments, hope and resilience can guide you forward. Maybe you've been knocked down too many times, making it hard to believe in better days ahead. Perhaps you lack the courage to rebuild your life, fearing it will fall apart again. Join Nancy as she explores how to heal, grow, and find strength in the face of adversity.Our first caller, Sierra, wants to know the biggest piece of advice for someone struggling with public speaking. Nancy encourages her to see the situation from the audience's perspective, pointing out that if she were them, she would be paying attention, so they likely are too. Tune in to hear how you can reform your perspective and make overcoming your struggles less difficult. Our inspirational guest, Debby Montgomery Johnson, has endured profound heartache, only to become stronger than ever. After building a fulfilling life with her first husband, Captain Louis Montgomery, her world was shattered when she received an unanticipated text from their son announcing his passing. While navigating widowhood, she found herself feeling isolated as even close friends pulled away. Seeking companionship, she entered a long-distance relationship with Dr. Eric Cole, unaware of the financial devastation that lay ahead. Tune in to hear how she lost more money than most people make in a lifetime to a stranger she thought she loved. Perhaps you're feeling unsure of your ability to persevere. Maybe you're questioning how to trust again after being hurt. Try to remember that you are less defined by your struggles, and more so how you rise above them. By acknowledging your resilience, you can rediscover hope and live full out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-full-out-show--1474350/support.

Debby Montgomery Johnson was a widow, looking for new love after the death of her husband. In the spring of 2022, South Florida's CBS 12 News reported that Johnson had logged onto a dating site, then fell head over heels for an international man of mystery and was tricked into sending him north of a million dollars. Turned out, "he" was never real and a team of computer savvy Nigerians was pulling the strings the whole time. In this episode, host Paul John Spaulding is joined by Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime Magazine, to discuss. The Cybercrime Magazine Update airs weekly and covers the latest news, interviews, podcasts, reports, videos, and special productions from Cybercrime Magazine, published by Cybersecurity Ventures. For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Debby Montgomery Johnson lost over $1 million to a romance scam. In this episode, she joins host Melissa O'Leary to discuss her experience in detail, including how it inspired her to fight back against these types of crimes, whether any of her stolen funds were recovered, and more. Visit https://thewomanbehindthesmile.com for more information. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

With the digital age continuously evolving, so too are the methods employed by cunning fraudsters seeking to exploit vulnerable individuals in search of love and companionship.Today on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark welcome Debby Montgomery Johnson - a romance scam victim who's now using her story and her journey to help other victims reclaim their lives. Join us as we navigate this complex terrain of romance scams with a focus on prevention, victim recovery, and guidance toward resources that facilitate healing and restoration.GUEST CONTACT INFO:Debby Montgomery Johnson: Debby@thewomanbehindthesmile.comLinks mentioned during the show:S.C.A.R.S.: https://againstscams.org/https://thewomanbehindthesmile.com/https://romancescamsnow.com/______________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

Join us where Debby Montgomery Johnson will be our guest on the next Be Real, Get Real - Real Women Sharing Real Stories About Their Ups, Their Downs, Their Journey And Their Transformations. Debby shares how she had to find herself after 26 yrs of being a mom, wife, daughter and then her husband leaves for work one day and doesn't come home, and dies suddenly! Overnight she is now a single working mom and in charge of running a company that she knew nothing about! Please join me Wednesday 12/21/22 @ 4:30pm ET! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensProsperityNetwork/ Follow Debby Montgomery Johnson: Website: www.BenfoComplete.com and www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbybutzmontgomery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbybutzmjohnson and https://www.facebook.com/Benfotiamine   Follow Women's Prosperity Network: Website: https://womensprosperitynetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensProsperityNetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1621957/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WomensProsperity Podbean https://womensprosperitynetwork.podbean.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-prosperity-network/id1489042473

"The Call" came from David Medansky's doctor. "You have a 95% chance of having a heart attack. You must lose 50 pounds or you will die. You have two choices now. Either lose the weight or get another doctor." OMG. What's a guy to do? Fortunately David did what he "should do" and he lost the 50 pounds. My late husband didn't heed the call and he passed away from a massive heart attack at age 55. Have you lost 50 pounds only to have "found" them again the next year? What does drinking water have to do with a lifestyle change? Anyone in your family die of a heart attack due to diabetes or excessive weight. Have you tried and failed at every diet and weight loss program you've attempted? David says the average person has tried 126 diets over his lifetime and we've lost the same 10 pounds over and over. If diets and weight loss programs REALLY worked, then all the companies making $$ would be out of business. It's time to STOP DIETING, and START THINNING. It's an attitude change and one we can all make - join Debby Montgomery Johnson and David Medansky review the 9 golden rules of weight-loss for people who live to eat and for those who eat to live. Quick review of the RULES from our Anti-Diet Advocate, David Medansky. 1. Drink Water (Find out how much and when) 2. Avoid fake foods 3. Eat Wholesome foods (the ones on the outside aisles of the grocery stores.) 4. Eat slowly 5. Eat smaller portions (plate size does matter and did you know BLUE plates are the best for appetite suppression?) 6. Sleep more 7. Rest to digest - intermittent fasting isn't difficult if you sleep enough. 8. Think positive. Just a declarative rather than an affirmative. I don't is stronger than I can't...can't can be negotiated! 9. Walk every day Simple but time tested rules and it's a cup of water away. KISS this one into your life...it's simple and effective. You can hear more from David Medansky at www.https://iamthinning.com/ or breakthedietchains.com Debby Montgomery Johnson is President of BenfoComplete.com and founder of The Woman Behind The Smile, www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com #Health #Wellness #Diet #Thinning #Heart Attack 0:05 David's story of how he started on his journey of thinning not losing weight. 3:15 What do you mean by “anti-diet”? 7:10 Where did the family accountability partners come from? 14:38 What is the problem with processed and manufactured foods? 17:37When you start looking at food in a different way, then you have to look at the ingredients. 23:25 The scale is just a number - 29:33 The importance of changing the mindset of your clients. 33:41 The number of calories and grams of sugar per day for men and women. 40:39 It's a mindset, not a choice. 45:10 Losing the weight or die. 49:21 Why you need an attitude adjustment. 54:38 Keep track of your water intake. 59:31 David's story resonates with your story, and he shares it.

Thank you for tuning in to our 150th episode! I started the Easy Prey Podcast with the goal of helping listeners learn to avoid being an easy target for scammers and fraudsters, both online and in the real world. Since the first episode on March 18, 2020, I've had the honor of interviewing some of the most influential people in their fields. We've talked about topics ranging from personal safety, self-defense, social engineering, and romance scams, to phishing, cybercrime, and everything in between. This episode is a slightly different format than normal. We've had some amazing guests on the show over the last 149 episodes. Today, I'm sharing highlights from our top 10 episodes!  In this highlight episode, you'll hear clips from: Narcissist Specialist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula Romance and Scam Survivor, Debby Montgomery Johnson Trust and Safety Architect, Jane Lee Programmer, John McAfee Author and UnMarketing Specialist, Scott Stratten People Hacker, Jenny Radcliff Former Cybercriminal, Brett Johnson Author and Gaslighting Expert, Dr. Deborah Vinall Former FBI Negotiator, Chris Voss Tech Pioneer and Podcast Host, Steve Gibson Show Notes: [1:50] - Dr. Ramini Durvasula is an expert in understanding Narcissism. She shares the shocking traits of narcissists and you may realize you know a few. Click HERE for the full episode with Dr. Ramini Durvasula. [9:49] - Debby Montgomery Johnson was a victim of an online dating scam. She shares how she was drawn in and what red flags you should look out for. Click HERE for the full episode with Debby Montgomery Johnson. [16:31] - Jane Lee went undercover to learn about the new online dating scam known as Pig Butchering. She explains how Pig Butchering works and what to look out for. Click HERE for the full episode with Jane Lee. [23:34] - John McAfee worked hard to stay hidden while he was on the run from the US government. He shares the unexpected costs of privacy. Click HERE for the full episode with John McAfee. [30:29] - As a former salesman, Scott Stratten knows that people can see through sketchy sales techniques. He talks about the advantage of doing business with people you know, like, and trust. Click HERE for the full episode with Scott Stratten. [36:37] - Hacking isn't just for computers. Jenny Radcliff's hacking specialty is hacking people. She shares how people can be manipulated and how your business or family can be compromised. Click HERE for the full episode with Jenny Radcliff. [45:41] - As a renowned cybercriminal, Brett Johnson helped define cybercrime as we know it. He now uses his experience to protect people from the type of person he used to be. Click HERE for the full episode with Brett Johnson. [52:01] - Gaslighting is a term that many of us have heard but not all of us know how to recognize. Dr. Deborah Vinall explains what it is and what to do when it happens to you. Click HERE for the full episode with Dr. Deborah Vinall. [57:16] - As a former international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, Chris Voss has plenty of experience with high-stakes negotiations. He shares his tips for the negotiations we face each and every day. Click HERE for the full episode with Chris Voss. [64:09] - Steve Gibson has been working on computers since before the internet existed. He shares how the internet was not designed with security in mind and what kind of online security we can hope for in the future. Click HERE for the full episode with Steve Gibson. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest

In today's episode, our guest is Debby Montgomery Johnson, author of the book "The Woman Behind the Smile." She reinforces the meaning of making lemonade with lemons as her book debuted after she recovered from a relationship scam. She met a man on a dating site who earned her trust over time. Since they were romantically involved, she treated him like family, including the woman he introduced as his sister. He slowly started asking her for financial help, and by the end of their two-year relationship, she was out over $1 million.What's more, she didn't have that money in the bank. She had to sell her retirement accounts and other assets to get the amount, thinking she was helping the man she loved. When the man finally revealed it was a scam, she could hardly believe it and was in denial and asked for proof. He showed himself live on camera, but he was not who he said he was. She reported him to the FBI, but because he was not in the United States, there was nothing they could do. She spent a few years hiding her experience, regretful and upset with herself. When she joined a group, she heard about others who were also scammed but didn't want to talk about it. Suddenly, it wasn't just about herself. Debby decided to write a book to share her story so others may come forward with theirs and get the support they need. Who is Debby Montgomery Johnson?Debby Montgomery Johnson, the author of "The Woman Behind the Smile," her debut novel, is a woman on a mission. In her book, she writes about her own experience with a love that turned into betrayal and financial disaster. With it, she helps readers overcome their own feelings of humiliation, learn, and move on.She is a remarkable, powerful lady who has shed the shame of having her heart broken and losing over a million dollars in a failed love affair.She is originally from Vermont and attended Phillips Exeter Academy and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. She has worked as a paralegal, bank manager, and intelligence officer for the United States Air Force in the Pentagon, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Wiesbaden, Germany, among other places.Debby is the President of Benfotiamine.Net, Inc., a vitamin supplement that relieves the discomfort of neuropathy. Benfotiamine has a remarkable impact, particularly on diabetics. She is also the Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. (SCARS), which supports scam victims worldwide. Debby's personal goal is to be the Woman WITH the smile, not the one hiding behind it.Check out Debby:Email: debby@thewomanbehindthesmile.com Website: TheWomanBehindTheSmile.Com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbybutzmontgomery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomanBehindTheSmile LEARN: www.RomanceScamsNOW.com EN ESPAÑOL: www.ContraEstafas.org SEE: www.ScamsOnline.org HEAL: www.ScamVictimSupport.org REPORT: www.Anyscam.com JOIN: www.AgainstScams.org HELP: www.AgainstScams.org/donate-to-scars NEWS: www.ScamCrime.com Connect with Chad:Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/mrtenacity40/pgi-coaching-consultWebsite: https://mrtenacity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-osinga-b62a08b1/FB: https://www.facebook.com/108630534048340IG:https://www.instagram.com/mr._tenacity/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrtenacity40

What do Women's Prosperity Network (WPN) and Itty Bitty™ Publishing have in common? 15 Expert women entrepreneurs Standing Up & Speaking Up and telling the stories of their businesses! Many for the first time are telling the world about their health and wellness, business development, or publishing companies and today they launch on Amazon, The Amazing Itty Bitty™ WPN Experts Compilation Book. We welcome Nancy Matthews, Founding Sister of WPN, and Suzy Prudden, CEO Itty Bitty Publishers (surprise guest!) Debby Montgomery Johnson, Founder of The Woman Behind The Smile and podcast host of Stand Up & Speak Up is one of the 15 authors and although it's not her first book, it is the FIRST time she speaks about BenfoComplete.com, her vitamin supplement company. Check out www.BenfoComplete.com for Benfotiamine (Vit B-1) supplements that reduce/alleviate the pins and needles of neuropathy. This is a fun conversation by three women entrepreneurs who inspire, encourage, and advocate for other women to become CEOs of their own companies. For a copy of the Amazing Itty Bitty™ WPN Experts Compilation Book, check www.womensprosperitynetwork/itty. #WomenEntrepreneurs #StandUp&SpeakUp #IttyBittyPublishers #WPN

15 Women Entrepreneurs, all "sisters" in Women's Prosperity Network have come together with Suzy Prudden Publishing to share the 'highlights" of their business stories. Your Amazing Itty Bitty™ WPN Experts Compilation Book showcases 15 BIG messages in an little package and today's show brings PeggyLee Hanson, Courageous Women Publications, and Anna M. Brooks, Seek Wise Counsel, share with Debby Montgomery Johnson, www.BenfoComplete.com, about WHY they wrote their Itty Bitty™ chapter and what's next. Each of us pivots and changes direction multiple times in our lives and our stories matter. Be THE ONE for someone thinking they are alone in the world. Be THE ONE to encourage others to write their stories. Be THE ONE to provide guidance in streamlining your business day. Be THE ONE to raise awareness that Alzheimer's is considered by researchers to be Type 3 Diabetes and there may be a supplement available that might slow the progression of the disease. Your Amazing Itty Bitty™ WPN Experts Compilation Book launches on Amazon on Dec 8, 2023 and we want you to Be Aware! Thanks to Suzy Prudden Publishing and Women's Prosperity Network for bring these authors together in an Amazing Itty Bitty International Best Seller (yes, the Secret is to Believing!)

After her husband's death, Debbie tried  online dating and ended up being scammed out of over a million dollars. Debby Montgomery Johnson is a survivor advocate and hosts a podcast, Stand Up and Speak Up. She is also a published author.This is Debby Montgomery Johnson 's story...Six months after her husband's death, Debby's friends encouraged her to try online dating. She was hesitant at first, but decided to give it a try. She met a man online who she thought was great. They talked often and she felt like she could trust him. Unfortunately, he was not who he seemed to be. He scammed her out of a lot of money and she was left feeling heartbroken and alone. Thankfully, she was able to find the strength to keep going and is now using her story to help others. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The emotional and physical devastation that can be caused by online romance scams. 2.  Anyone can be taken at some time in their life and usually by someone they know, family   included.3. Comforting words for victimsIf you think you may be a victim of a romance and online scam, visit https://romancescamsnow.com/  to find education and support. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineedbluepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needbluepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1q8SfA_hEXRJ4EaizlW8QWebsite: https://ineedblue.net/Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/i-need-blue/cf77fdb3-396e-4c1c-82aa-c2c3f6d1eee2/ratings-and-reviewsThe background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

Are you a VICTIM? SURVIVOR? or THRIVER? How do you move on with your life after the sudden loss of your husband, and then being scammed/taken in an online relationship scam? Life could end and it has, literally for many victims, with the suicide rate skyrocketing over the last few years. You could crawl under a rock and hide. You could isolate and watch Hallmark movies and eat M&Ms or you can STAND UP & SPEAK UP! Debby Montgomery Johnson did a little of the first two options but then decided to make a difference in the lives of others and this is her story of THRIVING after several of life's curve balls. April 8, 2010, Louis Montgomery walked out of the house and within 24 hours died of a massive heart attack. Two years later Debby had suffered a financial blow and a loss of over $1M in an online dating relationship gone BAD (see her story at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com.) It's been 10 years since the scam reveal and Debby, now a Director of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS), is making a PIVOT to speak up for her company, www.BenfoComplete.com, a woman-Veteran owned small vitamin supplement business, providing an alternative solution for those suffering from neuropathy. "What happened to me, I believe, had a reason and I'm here to help just one woman/man not get scammed (Beware and Be Aware) or recover from the emotional TRAUMA and financial fraud perpetrated by CRIMINALS." Debby is interviewed by Dr. Tim McGuinness, Founding Director of SCARS. If you or someone you know is a victim of an online relationship fraud, check out www.RomanceScamsNow.com for additional information and support. You are NOT alone.

Stand Up & Speak Up with host Debby Montgomery Johnson and special guest, Flavia Powell, from Norwich, UK. Flavia grew up in Romania with outhouses and sunflower toilet "paper" - smooth as a babies' behind! She flittered about "carefree" while living in a home filled with stress and abuse. She was taken away from communism to a promised life in the UK where university and living expenses were to be taken care of by her "guardian angel." That "angel" groomed her to take care of HIS "needs" and when she realized her ideal life was less than ideal and wanted to leave, she was cut off and put out. Flavia's story wasn't told until she was grown and the trauma came out again when she wrote her story in Notes To My Younger Self, Vol 2, in the Pay It Forward Series. She and Debby are "book sisters" and both live with knowing their "stories" were meant to be told to help one "sister" in the world and they have. This show is about Abuse, Self-destructing behaviors, Negative Emotions, and RESILIENCY! Our pain can become our purpose and our passion. #Sexual Abuse #Verbal Abuse #Living Under Communist Rule #SMILES #Healthy Relationships To contact Flavia Powell: www.flaviapowell.co.uk/

Veterans - We THANK YOU - and in this Stand Up & Speak Up show, Debby talks to Jane Babcock, Veterans Service Officer (VSO) about the benefits available to those of US who have served in the military. What's a VSO and how can they assist veterans? VA Benefits include education, housing/property tax, medical, retirement, disability and more. Register your DD 214 with the county? Burial honors available at National Cemeteries and local cemeteries. Benefits may be available to families/widows/children...Contact your local VSO and learn more. You don't know what you're eligible for until you ASK! Contact Jane Babcock at LinkedIn and Email

Laugh, learn and leave with practical ways to refuel your LIFE is what Stand Up & Speak Up special guest, Kim McIntyre, shared with Debby Montgomery Johnson today. Joke of the Day: "My wife got stung by a bee on the cheek last night. She's still in the ER today. Her face is all swollen and bruised, she almost died. Luck for her I was close enough to hit the bee with my shovel!" OMG, I can hear my dad cracking up up as he tells that joke, especially with mom sitting nearby with her face bruised up because of falling over a concrete parking block...Sorry mom - it was a funny joke! When did we all get so SERIOUS? When our moms said "shhhh - be quiet and settle down." Well, it's time to give yourself PERMISSION to have fun and to laugh and to have JOY. Joy and laughter are not frivolous - they're energy for your soul. Take a minute and download Kim's 10 Powerful Questions to Rediscover Your Joyful Self - they'll get you singing to ABBA, Take a Chance on Me! Kim can be contacted at www.JoyfulBeing.com and Debby is at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com Enjoy a belly laugh on us! #TheWomanBehindTheSmile #DebbyMontgomeryJohnson #KimMcIntyre #StandUp&SpeakUp

What do Bees and Ballet, The Yankees vs the Mets, and Ballet and Pickleball have to do with finding the dreams of your heart? This week's Stand Up & Speak Up with special guest Debby Kruszewski and host Debby Montgomery Johnson is all about surviving the Dream Crushers and living your best life. Feel like your corporate "success" job is holding you down - in spite of the $$$? Are you unhappy, numb, exhausted, and feeling "dead" but still breathing? It's time for a change. It's time to #DREAMBIG. It's time to buzz like a bee and pollinate the world with your positivity. A smile can change the grocery line. A "Thank you" can change the trajectory of someone's life and may impact generations to come. Don't feel out of place or in the land of Misfits - it's time to LEAD from the heart. #StandUp&SpeakUp #DreamBig #Money #TheDreamPollinator #DebbyMontgomeryJohnson #DebbyKrusz

Dating for successful people of a certain age can be a drag under any circumstances, but in the age of romance fraud, it can be an absolute nightmare if you're not careful. That's why this week's “Dating is Such a Drag” podcast features international romance scam expert Debby Montgomery Johnson, director of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS). Co-hosts celebrity dating coach Jeanne Sullivan Billeci, The Soul Mate Coach, and celebrity drag queen/leadership coach Marcus Hunter-Neill, a.k.a. Lady Portia DiMonte—talk with Johnson about the leading ways scammers are targeting men and women on dating sites and social media, and how to avoid financial and emotional disaster—or even death.Johnson, who has consulted with the FBI and written a book, “The Woman Behind The Smile,” shares her personal experience with a “love” that turned into betrayal and financial disaster, and the importance of not shaming the victims, which in turn prevents 97% of them from reporting the crime and inhibits law enforcement's options in fighting this multi-billion-dollar industry.“We need to stop minimizing these crimes as ‘scams' and call it like it is—fraud—so it's taken more seriously,” said Johnson, who points out that these are highly trained, sophisticated criminals who've gotten increasingly bold in carrying out everything from traditional dating scams and bad financial investments to kidnapping, which has even led to death in some cases.During the episode, the trio discuss their own brushes with potential fraudsters and tips and tricks they discovered to staying safe and being supportive to victims, who are often friends or family who've been brainwashed and need help. While people of all ages are targeted, the fastest-growing sector is people over 60.Connect with Debby:Free offer:  Download “The 7 Steps To Standing Up in your Power at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/debby.b.montgomery My website, https://www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.comThe Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) https://www.RomanceScamsNow.comTune in now to the episode on various streaming platforms, including but not limited to:·        https://open.spotify.com/show/3gRkpgoU4FF5crsVmCAcpr·        https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1615563572·        https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7b77b8cc-a964-494c-98fe-5a6b98ef992d/dating-is-such-a-drag·        https://player.fm/series/dating-is-such-a-drag WANT FREE DATING ADVICE? Write to datingissuchadrag@gmail.com#Dating, #love, #Drag, #Podcast, #Onlinedating, #freakflag, #mindful, #mindfulness, #coach, #mentalhealth, #lawofattraction, #soulmate, #authenticity, #livingoutloud, #flyyourfreakflag, #liveoutloud, #mysoulmatecoach. #datingcoach. #dragqueen #romancefraud

Jennifer Lee was held up at gun point in a busy shopping mall. "Give me your money" he said - "Give me your money." The story began there and continues today as she Stands Up & Speaks Up as a survivor/advocate and host of "I Need Blue" podcast. Rescued by law enforcement, Jen was immediately grateful for the 911 assistance and the officers who responded to the robbery. However, like many victims of crime she put up the mask and became a Woman Behind the Smile - until years later when she recounted her story. Now her pain would become her passion and her purpose and she wanted other victims to know they weren't alone. Her determination is stronger than her fear. Trauma changes your life - Tell your story. Stand Up & Speak is hosted by Debby Montgomery Johnson, a Survivor/Victim Advocate and together with Jennifer, they encourage victims to share their stories. #Robbery #Gun Point #Trauma #TheWomanBehindTheSmile

Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Chad Osinga. Sniper duty prepared for the unexpected yet his life took turns even he couldn't have planned for. Growing up in a drug house with a mother addicted to cocaine, Chad looked to the only mentors around and they provided nothing positive. Thinking that life was a success if you were to the TOP DRUG SALESMAN, Chad broke free. He joined the Army, with his wife and first child at this side. Basic Training and advanced operational training knocked him down yet brought him back UP to heights of confidence, courage, and personal awareness that he had VALUE. At the top of his "game" professionally, his family life took a hit when his 5 year old daughter suffered a stroke. His two younger sons were diagnosed on the spectrum of Autism and he got hit, not once, but TWICE while enjoying "wind therapy" riding his beloved motorcycles. I believe this man has 9 lives and he's on the 7th - he's got resilience and is known as Mr. Tenacity. Join us and see why he's not six feet under. * Hesitation is the magnifier to fear. *Every mistake is feedback! *You are NOT your past #GoKillit #Addiction #Tenacity Listen to Chad at The Legend Is You Podcast. www.MrTenacity.com

Renee Reisch literally lost her voice in 2013 to a virus which not only robbed her of speaking but took away most of her spirit. Isolated by doctors, family and friends for 4 months she dreaded waking up to the pain. "Unzip this body and set me free" she thought. Doctors didn't know if it was permanent damage. and she didn't know if she would ever speak again - a scary thought. The "gift" of time and healing slowly brought her back and therapists helped her regain her life, but with more meaning and purpose. Today Renee works with those who feel they are suffocating in silence and helps them find their voice and speak with confidence. Sisters by other misters, Renee speaks with Debby Montgomery Johnson on Stand Up & Speak Up. They join together in encouraging YOU to Find Your Voice, if not for yourself, then to be the ONE for someone needing to know they aren't alone. Additional Stand Up & Speak Up shows are available at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

What do you do when you are a 6 foot tall teenage girl? You hang out with your 7 siblings and play basketball! Gaati Werema chose to study, play hard, and do the right things in order to be recruited by 40 colleges/universities and she went on to play in Romania, China and other international venues with professional Women's Basketball teams. However, her fame and "celebrity" never took her far away from her Christian background and desire to serve and give back. Gaati founded Ladies of The Game, LLC, in order to mentor young women that were growing up just like she did. She's a coach for not only basketball, but for life, showing the girls that it's just as important to know about finances as it is about throwing a "signature shot." Along the way Gaati learned a big lesson about TRUST and putting herself around good people - she was a victim of a real estate fraud when pursuing her dream of being a community developer. Lesson learned: Beware and Be Aware and that's what she empowers her Ladies of the Game!

The tragic story of Gabby Petito is ongoing. On this episode, Katrina Daniel will be talking about Gabby's last days with guest Debby Montgomery Johnson, an expert on psychological manipulation. You'll find a strong element of domestic abuse and psychological manipulation in this story based on a piece in Vanity Fair by crime author Kathleen Hale. Read the article on the link below, after you listen to this episode! Check out part two of this conversation over on our Patreon! Follow the show: Instagram: primetimecrime_ Twitter: primetimecrime_ Please Subscribe to Prime Time Crime on Apple Podcasts Here Also, Support Prime Time Crime on Patreon Here Host: Katrina Daniel Produced: Carmen Lucas Edited: Wyatt Peake In association with legalvideoconcepts.com

Clutter - stuff in your closet, garage and even between your ears! The Clutter Expert, Mel Mason, joins Debby today for Part 2, It's All About The Clutter and the Outside is a mirror to the inside. Take 5 minutes in the morning to Allow The Now (ATN) and give yourself the gift of your PRESENCE. You can't change the past but your can rewrite your childhood story and make it HAPPY! Like the Marie Kondo method, or the OHIO (Only Hold It Once), then you'll LOVE Mel's 7 easy steps to DECLUTTER. Enjoy and take one square foot at a time! www.freegiftfromMel.com www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com #Clutter #Onlinedatingscam #MelMason

Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Dr. Leslie Austin We've all met "impossible people" in our business and personal lives -- inconsiderate, abusive, or controlling people who just have to be “right and "win" all the time. Confronting or ignoring them doesn't work, so what do you do? Staying stuck in this no-win pattern can leave you feeling frustrated and resentful – and getting nowhere! These challenging people seem to be everywhere these days! It's NEVER about changing the other person – even in healthy relationships. It you want to take your time and go slowly to build a relationship and get to know somebody, if they're not willing to do that, if they are in a hurry, THEY ARE NOT THE PERSON FOR YOU because they're not respecting your needs to go more slowly! If somebody is really interested in YOU, they'll be there if you make them wait a little bit! #Narcissists #Abuse #Relationship Fraud #FOMO Are you in a relationship with an impossible person? Get's Dr. Leslie's guide here: https://www.leslieaustin.com/gift

Bankruptcy is that “B” word that we hide from…"DON'T DO IT because you'll be considered a financial failure." Wrong – Bankruptcy is a tool in your financial toolbox and it could help you from paying for your past for the rest of your life. Bankruptcy isn't a get out of jail free card for frequent flyers so don't be a part of it by trying to game the system – financial fraud is FRAUD. Bankruptcy is a tool and Kathryn A. Hathaway shows us how to R.I.S.E Like a Phoenix out of the ashes of financial ruin. Take RESPONSIBLITY for your decisions. IMAGINE your future without debt and $ in the bank. SERVE others better than anyone else and EXPRESS gratitude for EVERYTHING on a daily basis. Kathryn Hathaway is board-certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification serving clients in Tallahassee, FL and is available for consultation for those living outside of Florida. www.HathawayLaw.Net www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com for all replays of Stand Up & Speak Up

Mary Ellen Ciganovich speaks R.E.A.L. Truth and it matters! Diagnosed with epilepsy as a 6 year old, Mary Ellen was told to hide it and pretend nothing was wrong with her. Laws on the books "back then" held that she couldn't get married or have children. Ministers preached that the devil was in folks, like her and that made her ANGRY. However, not wanting to get into the victim mode, which might have been easier for her, she stayed determined to love herself and other more. She realized that the words she chose to use mattered and the way she spoke mattered - and MANNERS matter. Mary Ellen did marry and have a baby and she asked GOD for one thing - don't let my child get "it" and then WHAM, came the diagnosis. Mad at GOD now? Change the perception and get a 2nd opinion. If those trials weren't enough Mary Ellen was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 38 and she's been a true survivor ever since. Mary Ellen reminds us to "Be R.E.A.L - Really Enthusiastic About Life - because being R.E.A.L. leads you to live your Truth, find your passion, and our purpose to make our world just a little bit better." Find out more at www.AskMaryEllen.com Debby Montgomery Johnson is a Victims Advocate, Speaker, Author and available at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

Life happens - expect CHANGE and expect to EVOLVE! Don't think that a shy, quiet child could turn into a Vibrant Speaker Coach? Think again and join us in a lively conversation about taking your pain and finding its purpose and then turning it into your passion. My special guest, Kathryn Yarborough, shows how being alone is important to some and is not the same as being lonely. Understanding how to communicate is more effective than how much you speak and to whom you are speaking. We all transform over a lifetime - ask Kathryn how James Bond and his "girls" changed since the early 1960s! It's time to express ourselves more fully, more vibrantly, and not necessarily with incivility - it's time to open up dialogue with those we may not agree with because the more you get to know someone, the more you'll see the things you have in common. Connect with Kathryn Yarborough at https://www.manifestingclientsacademy.com/ Connect with Debby at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com and watch replays of Stand Up & Speak Up.

We can dream about Mr. Right/Ms. Right, can't we? Why just dream? We absolutely deserve a forever mate and it's "easier" to find that special person with a dating buddy, or better yet, a Matchmaker! I found true love after falling victim to relationship FRAUD and I could have stopped looking after the "scam reveal" but I wanted someone real and I got that through matchmaker friends. They did the background checks. They did the compatibility interviews. They found someone "geographically desirable!" and then we did the rest. Cat Cantrill is the ultimate "Dating Buddy" and she's got your best interest in mind when she's coaching you into dating! She's energetic, creative, and encourages Singles to set boundaries (No-Go's) but not let the "online characteristics" like height, hair color, etc, keep you from finding your TRUE MATCH. Connect with her at www.TheHeartAgency.com. Better yet, if you're in the Iowa area on October 8, 2022, go to her LIVE Dating Game event. Enjoy! Explain the "characters" in the dating industry: Dating agencies are the organizations that are responsible for the introduction of people who are looking for a date, a relationship, or even marriage. Matchmaking agencies make it their job to find potential partners for their clients. They do this by compiling a list of suitable candidates and then presenting them to the client. A dating service is an organization that provides introductions between single persons with the intention of developing romantic relationships. Dating services may provide both personal introductions and general introductions. Singles clubs are organizations that offer social events where singles can meet others in their area who share similar interests and hobbies. Debby Montgomery Johnson, is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCAR) and works with victims/survivors worldwide towards recovery from online relationship fraud. Check out www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com or www.RomanceScamsNow.com for additional information.

What do your parents do when you're diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis? Bethany Bryan's parents took a deep breath and then prepared for the worse but always told their daughter that she wasn't CF and she could do whatever she wanted to do. Good advice for the 15-plus years the CF didn't present a problem and then...Bethany was truly a woman behind the smile and never told her friends that she was struggling to breathe. Her parents battled their own mental health issues and her "problems" were small compared to theirs. She believed her FEARS were bigger than her sickness and she just had to conquer the fears, so she did until she couldn't. Her solution? Stop the traditional medications for CF and LET GOD. Soon she realized that dying wasn't part of THE PLAN for her life and she let GOD bring new medications into her life. Today she is thriving and telling her story through her new book, My Story Continues. This is one Stand Up & Speak Up story that needs to be heard. According to the Mayo Clinic, Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery. But in people with CF, a defective gene causes the secretions to become sticky and thick. Instead of acting as lubricants, the secretions plug up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the lungs and pancreas. Although cystic fibrosis is progressive and requires daily care, people with CF are usually able to attend school and work. They often have a better quality of life than people with CF had in previous decades. Improvements in screening and treatments mean that people with CF now may live into their mid- to late 30s or 40s, and some are living into their 50s. Bethany Bryan is well on her way to living a LONG, fulfilling life and I'm grateful I had a listening ear. Join us. Bethany Bryan can be reached at www.BethanyBryan.com Debby Montgomery Johnson is Founder, The Woman Behind The Smile, Inc, and replays of Stand Up & Speak Up are at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

It's a Happy Birthday day on Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and special guest Angela Schutz provides the entertainment! Actually, dating over the age of 50 is full of adventures and full of Beware and be Aware experiences. After her husband of 43 years passed away, Angela found herself alone with her thriving career but not so exciting love life. She decided to venture into the world of online dating - it would be "safe" and a great way to meet and date someone different than her "narcissistic" husband - ah ha moment - not every man was like HIM and thank goodness. As an experienced writer and teacher she also thought writing about her 30 day experiment with online dating would be enlightening to other "senior daters" like herself, hence the creation of "A Boomer Chick's Guide to Online Dating" - You're never too old to look and love. The book exposes the good, the bad and the ugly of online dating but Debby called her out a little about the "victim blame" at the end which can only be truly understood from a victim's point of view. The two women share their unique sides of the online dating story and complement each other with their experiences. This is a great show for those of you wanting to start dating online (listen for the Beware and Be Aware tips), for those of you who survived the fraud of online dating, and for families who want to know MORE. Angela also contributed to Jan Fraser's The Book on Joy, with an article called The Joy of Being a Big, Beautiful Woman, and we talked about how life in a big girl's body is shaped from a young age - parents, watch how you speak to your daughters about body image at an early age. Your words will stick with them forever, good or bad. Enjoy the show and for more information visit www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com or www.RomanceScamsNow.com

Stand Up & Speak Up was started by Debby Montgomery Johnson, almost 3 years ago as a platform for encouraging survivors of Online Relationship Fraud//Scams to feel safe in telling their stories to other victims/survivors as part of their recovering from the trauma of deception and manipulation. This is the second special edition of Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Dr. Tim McGuinness, Directors of SCARS, guest host. This episode features three international SURVIVORS and we thank them. for sharing their stories of RECOVERY. No one should feel blamed for being taken advantage of - EVERYONE will be taken by someone during their lifetime - usually it's family members or close friends who deceive and most victims don't tell. The criminals count on no one speaking up as they laugh their way to the bank. This show helps friends and family, and other survivors of fraud, to understand the psychology of the scam and the recovery process needed to move forward with respect and control. We aim to educate and to show others how to BEWARE and BE AWARE. Visit www.RomanceScamsNow.com for a complete resource for online relationship fraud. Report scams to www.Anyscam.com

Nothing has more impact than a SURVIVOR's story, especially a story of financial fraud. It's difficult to tell the world about something that has happened TO you, especially something that many people ridicule or victim blame. Standing Up and Speaking Up is an important step to recovery, financial and emotional and No One needs to feel ashamed - we have been a victim to a crime and it's time to move on with support. The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) is an international nonprofit organization based in Miami, FL and supports victims/survivors/thrivers and their families from around the globe. We offer a safe place and an array of education, information and personal support. We encourage you to listen to this important show so you can understand a little better what happens when someone says "Yes" to a friend request on FB, or any social media platform, including gaming sites. Learn the psychology of the scam - the grooming, the deception and the manipulation that takes place. Remember, it could be your mother, sister, father, brother, child or best friend who is might be "next" or is already a victim but too afraid or ashamed to Speak Up. For more information about SCARS, www.RomanceScamsNow.com Debby Montgomery Johnson is a Victims Advocate and can be seen at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

Romance scams.  A subject that online dating apps don't want to talk about. Did you know that over 56,000 romance scams happened in 2021 in a amount $547 million - and that doesn't include those who haven't reported! Today's guest Debby Montgomery Johnson explains her story from being a victim to a survivor and a spokesperson for victims of romance scams everywhere!  Tune in as Debby shares her own story and what "pink" and red flags to look for as you are online dating.  A little bit about Debby: Debby is founder of The Woman Behind the Smile, Inc. She is a best-selling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, former Air Force officer who served at the Pentagon, and is a woman on a mission. In her book The Woman Behind the Smile, she shares her personal experience with a love that turned to betrayal and financial disaster. She removes the mask of shame and shows others how to do the same.  You can find her here: Website: www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomanBehindTheSmile  

How could a "Nerd kid" from Oklahoma turn his stutter into a global media platform? Well, Michael D. Butler tells all and his story is BIG, bold, and valuable for all ages. Michael had a dream of speaking on the world's stages and when the local librarian gave him a book written by an 11 year old boy. There was a sailboat on the cover and it ignited his imagination and dreams. When a plane flew over he dreamt of being on that plane and his life changed, and today he's traveling the world. Michael's life was guided by a very powerful mother and although he didn't appreciate her "instructions" as a child, he has grown into believing in the power of traditions, routines, and MOMS! This past year, Michael focused on empowering women authors and is in the process of launching Beyond Publishing's newest book, Powerful Female Immigrants. He recognized the power of women writing, reading, and purchasing books as they navigate their futures and the futures of their families, communities, and nations. Our lively conversation jumped from single fatherhood and the pandemic to Michael receiving "Colonel" status from his friends in Kentucky. We moved on to Philadelphia where he interviewed Dr. Oz and then he ran the "Rocky Steps" as he relived Rocky Balboa adventures down the streets of Philadelphia. The story here is...Let the "No's" become rocket fuel. Commit to your core values and NEVER GIVE UP. Stay away from the naysayers. Don't let the trolls stop you from your purpose and your mission. Hurt people use words to hurt. Use YOUR story for good because someone needs to hear it and to know they aren't alone. Learn how Michael used his influence and heart in working 1040Impace.org which rescues youth from human trafficking. Michael is passionate about supporting the young women and in empowering them with life skills so they can create a better life and future for themselves. Michael D. Butler is a man on many missions and I'm grateful to be working along side him. Together we truly have A Gift Called Fearless! (Beyond Publishing published my book this past year!)

Beware and Be Aware - YES, folks, everyone can be taken by someone online (and in person.) And those "mis-steps" without additional judgment/victim blame/victim shame can lead to an international awareness of how criminals are ripping out hearts while laughing their way to the bank. Elina tells her story, not only from a victim/survivor/thriver/advocate position, but also as a researcher. Her book. Love On The Line, How to Recover from Romance Scams Gracefully and without Victimization is a remarkable ride through a recovery process from a trauma of romance scams with positive attitude, vigilance and feminist flair. This episode of Stand Up & Speak Up is for anyone who has been on the receiving end of a SCAM or financial FRAUD. This episode is NOT for anyone wanting to SHAME victims. It takes courage to turn your pain into your passion and then go out and start a global movement in order to support others. Debby is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) and Elina is one of our international Advisors. Together they are Standing Up and Speak Up for SURVIVORS and their families. Remember, we hope you'll never be a victim to online fraud, but it could happen to your mother, father, son, daughter or best friend.

What happens when the boss isn't listening to the team and tasks them with something redundant? Does anyone speak up? Has your organization ever "monitored your mouse" to see how much work you are doing during the day? YES and NO are my answers to those questions and Krishna Ruparelia has a lot more to tell as she works with top leaders in making their employees' well-being A PRIORITY. In this episode of Stand Up & Speak Up, Debby and Krishna go over the keys to UNSHAKABLE RESILIENCE and they start with Mindset - how do we reset attitudes and habits so that the "old" don't run the "new and most effective." Find out how SELF-CARE and MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS shape the work environment, in person and virtually. We explore the Art of Rushing vs the Art of Being - take a pause and let your body, mind, and spirit return to BALANCE. The only constant in life is CHANGE and we don't have to change everything all at once, yet the key to making change is taking action. Contact Krishna Ruparelia: www.unshakableresilience.co.uk Contact Debby: www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Linda Fostek. Hurricane season is almost here but we're faced with crises daily. It's time to get prepared, from 72 hour emergency kits, estate planning/wills/Power of Attorney/ and even to password protections. Linda turned her father's "Home Operations Manual" into The Crisis Planning Home System and every home should have one. Do you know where your water shut-off valve is? Do you know where the gas turn-off valve is? Do you know what circuit breaker cuts the power to your washing machine? Do you know how scammers get into your bank accounts? Has your Netflix account been hacked and an email came in with the "reset link?" This is a full hour of How-To information that you'll want to have BEFORE the hurricanes/tornedoes/snow storms of life come upon you. Ever had a "Tinkerbell Moment?" Join us and find out where we had them. Linda Fostek, Founder of The Crisis Planner, www.TheCrisisPlanner.com Debby Montgomery Johnson, www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com SCARS, The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams, www.RomanceScamsNow.com

This episode of Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Peggy Lee Hanson shares the importance of life's experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly! Each of us has something we're hiding because of embarrassment or shame. Writing your story is the first step to healing and recovery. Speaking about your story is the first step to helping someone else. Going PUBLIC with your story will start a movement to change the world. Be courageous one word at a time. You never know who might be impacted by your story. Peggy Lee Hanson is the Founder of Courageous Women Publications and works with women around the world in crafting their unique message. She's got a story to tell herself - one that's been "nudging" her for years. Today is her day to shed the guilt over hiding and RELEASE her full potential.

Our guest this week has removed her mask of shame, and is opening up after experiencing a love that turned into betrayal and financial disaster to the tune of over One Million Dollars. Yes, that's right ... $1,080,762 to be exact! Known as "The Woman Behind The Smile", Debby M. Johnson proves that you can step out from behind the mask and reclaim your strength, confidence and power. In this episode we discuss relationship fraud, the warning signs, the recovery process, and so much more. If you've been a victim of a scam now is the time to take action. Visit, anyscam.com for more information.

You are NOT your story, but you ARE the teller of your story and it's time to change the way you speak to yourself and to the world. Gail Dixon is the Founder of The Heart's Voice Movement and an author, speaker, and Communicational Consultant. For decades Gail has worked with individuals and organizations to harness the power of words to achieve their goals. She listens "between the lines" to hear the heart of the message and then speaks back the "right" words to create your powerful results. We all have something happen in our lives and we could crawl under a rock and HIDE yet Gail says "Chances are we don't live under a black cloud 365 days a year! Something happened and I'm still here, so rewrite the story." We need to honor the grief and loss and then choose to change the narrative you tell yourself and the world. Don't get sick with "Comparisionitis" which means 1. Avoid comparisions from THEN and NOW, ie: I used to be... 2. Avoid comparisons of yourself to others. No one has the same skills, life experiences, and capabilities that you do and 3: Don't compare your "behind the scenes" to their "Highlight reels!" Don't compare "Perfect to Possible." We need to change our head voice to our heart voice - I'm worthy. I belong. I care. I make a difference! Self sabotage is sometimes easier than positive self talk so maybe it's time for a corrective message. Gail has the strategies and the success to walk us through and she's celebrating with the first ever National Raise Your Voice day on May 2o, 2022. Join us at www.HeartsVoiceMovement.com today.

SEASON 3 here we come! What a great way to kick off the start of Season 3 of Stand Up & Speak Up. Storytelling isn't just for kids - it connects us ALL. Today's special guest on Stand Up & Speak Up is Kesha Christie and she's coming in from Ontario, Canada. Originally from Jamaica, Kesha grew up hearing traditional stories from her grandparents. Oral storytelling is an integral part of African and Caribbean identity and passed down from generation to generation. Not wanting the ART of storytelling to die out with the older generations, Kesha took on the mantle of STORYTELLER and she's a master. Stories are not just for the teller, the magic is in the listening and we got to listen to How Tulips Came to Canada, and one of my favorite, The Bird of One Thousand Feathers! Kesha founded Talkin Tales and hosts a regular podcast. Talkin' Tales shares stories that empower and entertain for all ages. Come on in, close your eyes, and enjoy the "sights and sounds" of the Caribbean and beyond! Visit Website: http://www.talkintales.ca Kesha Christie is an Afro-Caribbean Storyteller who tells Caribbean and African folklore, Aesop fables and original works. As an animated edutainer for all ages, Kesha ignites the imagination and carries her audience on an amazing journey from tale to tale. Through her stories and workshops she interweaves history and motivational speaking.

What a great way to end Season 2 with a SUCCESS story! Aleksandra Rehar, born in Slovenia before it was Slovenia, has suffered tremendous personal losses over her lifetime. She's Standing Up & Speaking Up about how all the magic happens outside of your comfort zone! Aleksandra and Debby take a journey across the pond to Slovenia and encourage YOU to look at the map - the country is beautiful and is surrounded by history and history in the making. Then it's time to take a look within. Get to know your limiting beliefs and how to say "No More" to them and any toxic relationship around you. Aleksandra shared her personal story as a co-author with Sammy Blindell and 26 inspired thought leaders in The Law of The Brand Attraction 2 and is leading Quantum Business Leaders around the globe.

With Tinder Swindler and Inventing Anna, the world of online fraud has blown up. Online relationship fraud/scams are running rampant and during the pandemic millions have been "taken" by scammers around the globe. Dr. Tim McGuinness, Founder and Director, of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) and Debby Montgomery Johnson, also a Director, raise awareness about Pig Butchering (financial fraud linked to relationship scams) and the steps victims/survivors need to take to report the fraud to law enforcement. We ALL can be taken at one point in our lives, no matter our age, education, or financial prowess. The lack of reporting leads to MORE scammers laughing their way to the bank. What age groups are most susceptible to fraud? ALL of them and we give the whys. Join us for this important Stand Up & Speak Up Fraud/Scam Alert session. #SCARS #The Woman Behind The Smile #Online Relationship Fraud #Pig Butchering #Tinder Swindler For a full transcript of this podcast, visit https://romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/2022-scam-update-a-podcast-with-dr-tim-mcguinness-and-debby-montgomery-johnson/

She lost her arm in a motorcycle accident - it was not the "honorable death" she had planned pre-deployment yet it changed her life and she hasn't looked back. Victim? Not on your life. Sammy Moonwalker Tucker, was born the day man walked on the Moon and her father wanted to remember that forever! Drugs and abuse ran rampant around her during her childhood and then reared their ugly heads during young adulthood. Poor choices led to experiences that robbed her of happiness and purpose. Find out how life became a "Hot mess" and how Sammy (Moon) took responsibility for everything that happened to her and FOR her. Hear her say "I'm dying but I'm not ready." So, what next? Her brother said "Sis, have you ever done archery?" and in spite of the Naysayer clerk and the "You need two hands for archery", Sammy went on to become the first American woman to win the Paralympics for archery. This is an AMAZING story of true grit and grace! Contact Sammy Moonwalker Tucker at www.moonwalkerlife.me Contact Debby Montgomery Johnson at www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

Stop looking for love in all the wrong places! If things are not working for you, then what can YOU do to change and how can you heal your relationship patterns? Nicki Hu grew up with a "controlling" mother (don't we all and don't we turn into that as we have children?!" yet she turned on the rebellious button when she needed to do her own thing. Sometimes we need to release the toxic relationships in our lives and it may be difficult if those relationship include family and friends. Nicki, although young, to me, has lived a lifetime of interesting relationships. She is vulnerable in her discussion about limiting beliefs and a personal breakdown which led to a toxic connection outside of her marriage. Forgiveness and self-care and a very supportive husband, who chose to stay with her because he CHOSE her and their relationship, reignited her passions and her values. Nicki is hosting Manifest Incredible Love summit on April 1 with 25 incredible coaches, speakers, experts in their respective fields and she's inviting all to join. Get to know Nick here on Stand Up & Speak Up and then find out how you can Manifest Incredible Love!

Nine decades-plus can teach you a lot about life, but an hour with your 92 year old DAD will feed your soul forever. This Stand Up & Speak Up episode was another Labor of Love for me and for our family. Too many of my friends lament the passing of their parents but more wish they had another hour, or another phone call with their folks. "If only" is what I was hearing and I didn't want to have those regrets. Dr. Jack Butz has led an extraordinary life. His father passed at 46 years old and Jack lived in a home with "lot of women" which included his mom, his aunt, his sister and a friend of hers, and probably some other "old ladies" that I'm missing. There was no "free ride" for Jack and he put himself through the University of PA and Penn Dental School. The Air Force provided a good starting point for his career as a dentist but life in Woodstock, Vermont cemented his "working years" until his retirement to Florida. Author of "My 50 Golden Years", Dr. Jack chronicles the lives of his 10 special Golden Retrievers and he admits that his last one, Angel, was his favorite. Family history took on a golden spin when he wrote about the dogs (births/deaths) and threw in nuggets about his four children! Seeing the world through the eyes of a gentle GIANT who has seen it all the last 92 years was tender yet realistic. It's time to take an hour with your parents if you're are fortunate to still have them around. Life isn't guaranteed and each day is an opportunity to learn. Good luck with having YOUR conversations.

It takes one drop to make a ripple that will change the world and Sammy Blindell, CEO of the Brand Builders Club and The One Drop Movement Global followed her vision. "Individually we are One Drop, and together we are the ocean," says Sammy and it's time to focus on what's really important. Bullied as a child, Sammy believes that protecting herself held her back from achieving much more and if you don't take control of your "label - victim, failure, gullible, gold digger" you are leaving your reputation on the table and someone else will "brand you." Additionally, if you set your expectations to "make it only half way" then you'll only make it half way. Shoot for the moon and awaken the giant within. As a team member of Awakening Giants in San Diego, Sammy faced her fears of "looking bad" in front of Women of Contribution - little did she know then that her "failure to climb the pole" catapulted her to greatness going forward. No more blaming and shaming herself - no more "little girl on the playground being called "FATSO"...now it was her time to STAND UP and SPEAK UP and drop the mask. Together Debby Montgomery Johnson, Founder of The Woman Behind The Smile, and Sammy Blindell inspire each other with their vulnerabilities and their love for their mothers! Asked if she could spend an Hour With Mom, what would she ask her? Join us to find out and then do the same with your mom (if you can.) Contact Sammy Blindell at www.TheOneDropMovement.com.

TThis special edition of Stand Up & Speak Up this week is with Debby Montgomery Johnson and her mom, Gwendolyn Kennedy Butz. If you could have your mom's undivided attention for an hour, what would you ask her? What was life like when she was a little girl? Who taught her to cook? Where were the holidays spent and with whom? Who did the dishes? Did your mom REALLY ever talk about life as a young adult? What were her joys and times of sadness? Did she work outside of the home or was she a SAHM? My folks have been married since 1955 and they're fortunately still happy, healthy, and of sound mind. Too many of my friends are realizing they can't ever get that hour with mom back either because she's passed (transitioned beyond the veil) or is living with diminished memories. I wanted to let my mom SHINE and for once in her life be the center of MY attention and she was and I'm so grateful. I encourage you all to ask the questions you've never asked (within reason!) and then LISTEN to the gems that will come out. Our Women of Wisdom (WOW, MOMs upside down!) are aging, as are we, and there is so much to learn. All in all, life goes by too quickly and don't you want to know who was the FAVORITE child!!! Debby Montgomery Johnson is Founder, The Woman Behind The Smile, Inc, www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com Director, The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS)

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On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Debby Montgomery Johnson, a crusader and advocate for victims of online romance scams. Having herself experienced a two-year online relationship filled with deception that drained her both emotionally and financially, Debby shares the common signs of online dating and social media fraud to be aware of. Debby also reveals how she came to trust others again and rebuild her life in positive ways. You will learn a lot in this compelling interview! To discover more about Debby and her work, check out the following: Book and Podcast - https://thewomanbehindthesmile.com/  Non-profit victim assistance group The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams - https://www.romancescamsnow.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/RomanceScamsNow