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Jason Puracal

By admin | 06/2012 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Courage, Crisis Management, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurs, Family Relationships, Globalization, Great Achievers, Human Rights, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Latin America, Law, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Political Media, Real Estate, Spirituality, Strategy, Success, Sustainability, Travel, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Jason Puracal is now a free man after being wrongfully imprisoned in Nicaragua for two years. Jason attributes his freedom to a global effort of people who demanded that justice be upheld. He has now returned home to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son to begin rebuilding their lives. Jason will continue his contributions to sustainable development, which began during his Peace Corps service in Nicaragua. He is currently studying for his Sustainable MBA degree at Bainbridge Graduate Institute, volunteering at the Innocence Project Northwest, and writing a book with his sister Janis.

Marybeth Bond

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development, Relationships, Society & Culture, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Travel, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Just what makes Marybeth Bond a gutsy traveler? She has walked, hiked, climbed, cycled and kayaked her way through six continents and more than 70 countries around the world. Her travels have taken her from the depths of the Flores Sea to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, across the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. She made her first gutsy decision when she left a successful corporate career, put her worldly possessions in storage and bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok. Although some people thought (and told her) she was nuts, she traveled ‘single and solo’ for two years around the world. Read more…

Naomi Judd

By admin | 07/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Courage, Disability Issues, ENTERTAINMENT, Family Relationships, Fitness, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Healthcare, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Musicians, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Relationships, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Success, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Grammy Award winning singer Naomi Judd makes up half of country music’s most famous mother/daughter duo, The Judds. Over the course of her stunning career, Naomi won 5 Grammy Awards and an array other music awards and honors. After receiving Hepatitis C diagnosis, Naomi retired from music, but continues to inspire others through humanitarian activities and awareness campaigns. Naomi’s meteoric rise to country music superstar and American icon – from her humble beginnings as a single mom in a small Kentucky town – is an inspiring story of overcoming the odds through optimism and hard work. Read more…

Patrick Lencioni

By admin | 07/2011 | BUSINESS, Communication Skills - personal, Customer Service, Family Relationships, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Stress Management, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Work / Life Balance, Workforce Issues | Comments Off

Patrick Lencioni is passionate about creating great teams—and the leaders to guide them. According to him, teamwork remains the ultimate competitive advantage, and he shows you how to bring the members of your organization together, motivate them and then provide them with intense focus on a common goal to achieve bottom-line success. Lencioni believes the primary responsibility of executives is to make the working lives of their people easier and as free of work-related problems as possible. Read more…

Matt Roloff

By admin | 05/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Communication, Communication Skills - personal, Creativity, Customer Service, Diversity, Ethics / Values, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Motivation, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Personal Development, Relationships, Sales, Success, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Matt Roloff is best known for starring in the hit TLC reality show ‘Little People, Big World.’ In over 225 episodes, tens of millions of people around the world have followed the lives and challenges of Matt and his family at their home in Oregon, but there is more to Matt Roloff’s story than the TV show and being a devoted husband and father of four children. Matt operates a successful family farm, has authored two books, was a top salesman for Fortune 500 companies, and currently owns a manufacturing company specializing in mobility equipment designed for little people. Read more…

Marilyn Van Derbur

By admin | 04/2011 | Abuse, Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Courage, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Juvenile Issues, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Personal Development, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Marilyn Van Derbur, crowned Miss America 1958, stood tall and beautiful as she possessed looks, wit, and intelligence. She also had deep down within her, a devastating secret – one secret that even she did not speak or admit. From the age of 5 until she was 18, Marilyn’s wealthy and prominent father, sexually molested her. As a coping mechanism, Van Derbur processed the tragic nightlife by dissociating herself from the abuse. She did this by creating two people or personalities within her – a daytime child and a nighttime child. Read more…