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“Winning the Money Game in College Book 1: Finance is a solid guide to pursuing debt-free higher education. Chapters discuss how to efficiently apply for scholarships, solicit one's employer (or parents' employers) to pay for school, get paid to do homework (by landing the right kind of job), avoid credit card debt, and much more.... As the cost of earning a degree continues to soar, Winning the Money Game in College should be required reading for every high school graduate looking to further their education and/or career training.” – April 2015 issue "Reviewer's Bookwatch"  

Leah was raised in a hostile environment when her mother at the time, was a heavy drug user and regularly physically abused by men in front of her children.  After being awarded to the state, Leah found herself running away on numerous occasions.  Leah worked as a prostitute and "Bottom girl" around the United States, mainly California, Scottsdale, Arizona, Washington, D.C and Texas for almost three years, while being beaten brutally by her pimp even after she became pregnant with his son.  On May 13th, 2011 Leah was arrested with her pimp, when he was discovered recruiting two under age girls, who were really undercover FBI Agents.  After being tried as a suspect and signing a plea for seven years, Leah was given a second chance to prove her innocent about her involvement with her pimp.   After turning her life around for the better, on March 4th, 2015 she shared her story with CBS News titled "A Better Arizona" broadcasted locally on television.  After this airing, Leah began to get anxious about saving

In her remarkable purse-sized handbook, Kulaga, a nationally known mental health expert, has distilled the step-by-step strategies to get there. The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment is the essential quick-start guide to getting your life back on track. Like having a personal coach and a cheerleader looking over your shoulder. The SuperWoman's Guide gives women the tools to begin enjoying life again, stop struggling and focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Kulaga knows first-hand how things can get twisted up. A married mother of two, author, inspirational speaker, workshop leader, Ph.D and counselor/coach with a thriving practice called of Mindful Rehabilitation (), she has had to learn when to stop and change course to preserve that balance. And she shares these experiences in the book. But mostly she has culled the essences of her workshops, working with women around the world who share these same frustrations and anxieties. Women who give until all the life

The day Archie Willard lost his thirty-one year job as a laborer at a meat packing company, he was forced to confront the secret he had held so closely for most of his life: at the age of fifty-four, he couldn’t read. For all his adult life, he’d been able to skirt around the issue. But now, forced to find a new job to support his family, he could no longer hide from the truth. Last Reader Standing is the story of Archie’s amazing—and often painful—journey of becoming literate at middle age and the added burden of struggling with the newfound knowledge of his dyslexia. Archie emerged as a national figure who continues to enlighten professionals into the world of the learning disabled. He joined first lady Barbara Bush on stage for her Literacy Foundation’s fundraisers where she proudly introduced him as “the man who took advantage of a second chance and improved his life.” This is a touching and poignant story that gives us an eye-opening view of the lack of literacy in our society, and how important it is

Until 2013, David Merkatz made his living as a locksmith in Coconut Creek, FL. Life, he thought, was pretty good. While there were some trademark issues with his business, he was making a living and enjoying his life. That all changed August of 2013, when police arrested David Merkatz and charged him and two of his fellow locksmiths, Peter Lomagistro and Joshua Levy, with a host of crimes ranging from money laundering to petty theft. Read about David's wrongful arrest! That’s when David Merkatz learned that those soothing lessons you memorize in high school civics class – that the United States protects the rights of the accused, that you’re innocent until proven guilty in a criminal trial, that the innocent have nothing to fear – really aren’t true. He was plunged into a nightmare criminal trial after a wrongful arrest, and it was only thanks to his attorneys and his own dogged persistence that he and his fellow locksmiths came out all right. They were all right – but they were not unscathed. Even though

  My Life My Life is a true life account of Twana Lawler's life.  The book touches on the events over the course of her journey. Which have been the defining point in her life. My Life is a heartfelt story that touches on sensitive issues about relationships, family drama and a quest for deliverance. My Life will shock most of its readers because of the harshness of  the reality plaguing the core of the family in the black community.

Sheila Gale was stunned. Her daughter was waging a battle against a prolonged mystery illness-wasting away in the hospital attached to tubes and wires. Miserable to see her daughter endure such suffering, the longtime host of the hugely popular  The Sheila Show, reached out to her listener base for a desperate favor in the form of prayers. Inundated with responses, she read them to Natasha--all 450 of them--and within 48 hours, her daughter was healed and on her way home!    It was this remarkable experience that inspired GlobalPrayerPartners.com, a website to unite people who need prayers with those who are so willing to offer them.  

Nancy Hartwell grew up in Tampa, Florida, and earned a degree in International Relations from American U. in Washington, D.C. She married a prominent attorney from Cameroon, where she lived and worked for almost 15 years. Upon her return to the U.S., she wrote for The Washington Post on Capitol Hill (7 years) and was lead proposal writer for an international consulting company (14 years). She has traveled to 44 countries and speaks more than a dozen languages. She has had two radio plays produced, one by the BBC and one by ORTF (France). Her best-selling, award-winning Human Trafficking Series of books includes Harem Slave -- which reached no. 7 in All Fiction on Amazon (nearly 3 million titles) -- Prince Ibrahim's Favorite, and Voices from the Harem. She is an internationally recognized authority on human trafficking, particularly the international slave trade focused on oil-rich countries of the Persian Gulf. She is currently hard at work on a movie script.

Spend time with your host, Tekneshia, as we discuss news and a little gossip. Oh yes! The beginning of a new day for the show. It is dearly noted the love that you all have given me during my time away. I am back and ready to give you more.

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Lori is a passionate and an authentic teacher who shares her real life experiences with genuine integrity! In her late 20’s, fresh out of college with four small children to feed, Lori turned to a corporate career to save the day. She worked tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder to find that safe spot in middle management, discovering much to her surprise that she was successful. In her 30′s she discovered she was a burned out, workaholic, perfectionist control freak, with no time for family, friends, or herself. Lori took advantage of a shift in management to walk away from it all and begin her search for her true passion and soul’s purpose. Now in her 40′s, life is brand new again! Following her passion on a daily basis! Her journey lead her on an adventure that continues on today, extreme self care, finding your passion, living your soul’s purpose, creating success strategies, small business online strategies are a few of the topics that Lori is passionate about teaching through her books and websites.

Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author, speaker, guest expert and educator. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has authored multiple books with another on the way. The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (winner Beverly Hills Book Awards). Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker, Market My Practice and Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques (Winner Indie Excellence Awards, Beverly Hills Book Awards, Global E-book Awards, Irwin Awards, Finalist for the USA Best Books Award). She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Glamour, Fitness, Time, More, Women, Wall Street Journal, CNN, WebMD, Prevention, People, Huffington Post, Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Women, and Massage and Bodyworks Magazine. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and contributing posts. Dr. Gruver has appeared as a guest expert on over 250 radio and TV shows including N

Sharon Babineau- Professional Speaker, Author She is a decorated Canadian Armed Forces soldier, mountain climber, hockey player and volunteer. Her proudest accomplishment is the honour of being a mom. Sharon has been recognized for the important work she has done at home and in Africa and is the recipient of many awards including — "Volunteer of the Year", 'Heroine in the Home" and "Queen Elizabeth Il Diamond Jubilee Medal" and most recently the recipient of "YWCA Women of Distinction 2013" Sharon and her daughter's story (which she will share today) has been featured in print, radio, TV and featured on CBC's show "No Opportunity Wasted." hosted by Phil Keoghan (host of the Amazing Race) and Oprah Winfrey Network Canada — Life Story Project. Sharon is the author of her daughter's amazing story —"The Girl Who Gave Her Wish Away" and contributing author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul — Family Caregiver", "Chicken Soup for the Soul — Hooked on Hockey", & Best Seller "Embrace Your Authentic Self". She is a fou

Robert Sharpe is the Founder of BITEradio.me, host and producer of the Bringing Inspiration To Earth radio show and author of Joy Potential: Where You'd Least Expect It, and the newly released It's No Secret: Spirituality BITEs. BITEradio.me was established in 2010 to provide a source of positive programming designed to enlighten and entertain listeners. In the more than 4 years of programming, the Bringing Inspiration To Earth show has aired 750+ shows focusing on inspirational guests in the Self-Help, Spirituality, Children's Corner and Environmental Awareness genres. In addition to his radio work, Robert also works with non-profit organizations designing and maintaining web sites and assisting with business plan development. A former corporate trainer in the financial and restaurant industries, Robert has more than 25 years experience in the study of self-help, personal development and metaphysics. His more than 10 years radio experience include both broadcast and Internet-based show development. Robert h

Abby Kohut, who is known on the web as Absolutely Abby, is the President of Staffing Symphony, LLC and the author of “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets”.  In the past 18 years, Abby held positions such as Senior Director of Recruiting for Kaplan, Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners, and Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma. Her website AbsolutelyAbby.com, which was selected as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career” by Forbes in 2013, teaches candidates secrets the Absolute truth about the job search process that other recruiters won't tell you. Abby has provided job search tips on Fox 5, NBC, CBS, ABC, LinkedIn, Monster, Real Simple, The Ladders, Bloomberg Radio, and Forbes. Abby was selected as one of "The Monster 11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Job Search" and is one of the “Top 100 Influential People Online” according to Fast Company Magazine. In 2014, CEOWORLD Magazine rated Abby one of the Top 25 Women for your Job Search. Since 2010, Abby has bee

Patricia Gagic is an accomplished International Artist/Photographer. She is a business entrepreneur, speaker, workshop leader and expert in the working principles of the law of attraction and wisdom. Karma is a potent law of the universe. Karma, literally meaning “action,” is the sum of your intentional and deliberate consciousness, which prescribes your thoughts and thus determines your actions. No More Excuses! ARE YOU RULING YOUR KARMA--OR IS YOUR KARMA RULING YOU? If given the choice who wouldn’t want to live in a perpetual state of joyful and purpose-filled abundance? In her new book Karmic Alibi, Patricia Gagic shows us how EVERYONE can be on the path to abundance if we will follow the 5 steps to mastering our own Karma. In this soulful and insightful book, the author examines her own beliefs and describes how Karmic Alibi offers guidance to help readers change the way they think about themselves and achieve the outcome they seek.    

“Beliefs divide us, values unite us. Fight violence with values.” Godless – Living a Valuable Life beyond Beliefs is Jeff Rasley’s 8th book and it is - A value-based counter-attack against religious fanaticism and political gridlock. - A critique of fundamentalism and ideological politics and a remedy for what ails the Church and the political order. - A middle way between orthodoxy and atheism to save religion in the advancing age of unbelief and a pragmatic approach to encourage political activism to counter apathy. It shows how religious and political extremism can be defeated with pragmatism and positive values. The book is available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P766NYO Jeff Rasley is a retired lawyer, professor in the Honors Program at Butler University, organizes and leads Himalayan trekking expeditions, and is president of the Basa Village Foundation. His website is http://www.jeffreyrasley.com

Jimmie (J Metro) Moore is a Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist and Poet based in Houston Texas. Jimmie L Moore Jr. began his musical training at the age of 5 with individual piano and voice lessons, group musicianship skills were also learned at a young age when in middle school he learned to play the trombone participating in concert and marching band as well as joined several academic and community choral ensembles. Jimmie Moore received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Theory and Composition with primary instruments in Piano performance and Vocal Performance from Morehouse College in 2006. While a Funk/Soul/Jazz base exists, you may recognize influences from nearly every musical genre known to man in his Self-titled debut album “J Metro” which was released on January 25th 2011 featuring the Billboard singles “Alcoholic Logic” and “My People”  

Tamara Lee Dorris is a personal and professional development expert who incorporates science, psychology and spirituality to bring your listeners the inspiration and kick in the pants they need to change their lives.     Tamara is the author of 14 personal and professional development books, with her newest being "The Law of Distraction & Art of Intention," and the accompanying Workbook that takes a light-hearted look at some deep-seated truths. Tamara is also a certified hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, radio host, and university professor. She infuses humor and wit into her books and talks because she thinks people take life way too seriously.  Tamara is a self-proclaimed expert in real estate, yoga and wine (drinking it, not making it). Self help, spiritual topics, yoga, even real estate-- all so serious. But one of the things Tamara prides herself on is finding the humor in life.

Lynda McDaniel, award-winning author and writer, brings more than 25 years of writing, and teaching to her coaching. Whether she’s coaching or training, Lynda draws on personal experiences from her career to help others increase their confidence and catapult their creativity.Lynda has written 1,200+ feature articles for major publications, and she is the author of a dozen books, including her award-winning Words at Work (which took top honors from the National Best Books Awards).  Her latest book, How Not to Sound Stupid at Work, which is also an Amazon Bestseller, shares hundreds of writing tips and tools. Or as the subtitle states: 52 Writing Skills to Turn Ordinary Business Communications into Extraordinary Career Boosters.