Paul shares tips as a professional public leadership speaker.

Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC a leadership consultancy. He served over 20 years in the United States Air Force, he was assigned to the Pentagon for over 12 consecutive years, in addition to a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Maryland. Before he became an entrepreneur, Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF), he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after serving twelve consecutive years in the Pentagon and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives. Paul is an international speaker and two-time #1 international best-selling author. His current book is, Leadership Is Influence. Paul provides leadership development workshops, leadership coaching and digital leadership courses. He hosts Wealth Academy Podcast and leads the YouTube channel, Leadership Is Influence. Paul earned an M.S. in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.A., Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a B.A in Business Administration and Accounting from Shaw University.

How to connect with Paul

· http://www.leadershipisinfluencebook.com

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· http://www.leadershipisinlfuencebook.com

· http://www.paulvannspeaks.com

· http://www.linkedin.com/in/paullawrencevann

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Author of “Road to Elysium”, shares writing tips, publishing tips and talks about working in Hollywood.

Kay A. Oliver is a dynamic storyteller with degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over three decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she has produced, written, and directed films. Defying gender biases, Oliver became an author, championing women's resilience in her novels. Her characters, often professionals like archaeologists and anthropologists, navigate life's challenges with humor despite their imperfections. Her literary journey began with the success of "Disturbed Tombs," evolving into a compelling series. "Grave Disturbances," the second installment in the Dr. Kaili Worthy series, has garnered anticipation for the upcoming release, "Disturbing Remains." Kay's works include "Road to Elysium," resonating with readers on a deeply human level. In her latest work, "Ice Cream Moments," she explores family dynamics with empathy. Honored in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America 2024, Oliver's legacy as a legendary storyteller is cemented.

How to connect with GUEST NAME

· https://KayAOliver.com

Purchase Kay’s book, “Road to Elysium”, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Road-to-Elysium/dp/B0BRBQHLH1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IVH6294U1ZUH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vjI2eOMVr8I4ckyvbB57dh7brGkPhNeD4mTzkDTzZvywGYPiXVxtzfOxtJPiwH-1w3eOn5ua1OMrJH365Xe5yAaEa2C0eZLY3uJ09qv0y7NrMXP2hdm3JiWAEj-B_youqKJtgQh33zpeRe_VenyhssaO985KeZWl9NRpMhBpjxSI9inwhAWysgV7LEwNO7AECk9R8ggxc7Ih2B8H6h8g1imWUM-xm2V2_XQWabaI1w4.Kpl93mc_IE_kumsjPQ5QBSe3gaTMK3sKLZfTAYq-iMk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Road+to+Elysium&qid=1714757383&sprefix=road+to+elysium%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

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Alison Hayes has been living with nonapparent disabilities since her first diagnosis at 3 years of age. In 2018, she created Thriving While Disabled, initially a blog and now also a coaching and educational service intended to help disabled folks navigate the broken systems we face.

Alison Hayes is no stranger to the social security, social welfare, and healthcare systems that disabled people often must participate in to survive. She has been supported by them for most of her adult life, since her Functional Neurological Disorder symptoms became disabling in 2003, when she was in her early 20's. Her experiences with mental illness and societal ableism started even earlier, with a mild learning disability diagnosis at the age of 3 and a diagnosis of depression at the age of 9.

Fortunately, she also had the educational opportunities to really understand the deep-seated brokenness of these systems and analyze their dysfunction, and psychological support through her challenges to help her succeed anyway.

She has used the combination of her life experiences and the learning and research she has done on these systems to create her site and coaching business, Thriving While Disabled(www.thrivingwhiledisabled.com), so she can help other disabled folks to navigate the broken systems and create their best possible lives.

Thriving While Disabled is all about helping you navigate the broken systems we all face as people with chronic health conditions. My blog contains detailed articles discussing many aspects of being a disabled person in our modern world, including both the medical care system, and the social welfare programs that help us survive. For those who, like me, must interact with Social Security's Disability or the Supplemental Security Income programs, I can help you to get on them, or to develop a plan for employment or self-employment while covered by either program. For more on those offers: https://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/applying-for-disability-coaching/ or https://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/working-and-self-employment-on-disability-coaching/ or just contact me: alison@thrivingwhiledisabled.com.

I also offer support when it comes to health and medical care(another major topic on my blog). If you've been struggling with accepting and adjusting to your diagnosis and getting the medical care you need, I'm here to support you through that mental and emotional journey by helping you prioritize, recognize likely barriers, and plan solutions to the challenges you face. I’m very focused on supportive problem-solving, and recognize that ableism and medical trauma can deeply impact your medical care decisions. I’m here to be your BFF when it comes to translating medical speak into action, and feeling secure in your diagnosis and treatment plan. If you're interested in medical care support: https://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/medical-care-management-coaching/ or just contact me directly: alison@thrivingwhiledisabled.com

How to connect

www.ThrivingWhileDisabled.com

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Benen and Chris discuss, among other things, Benen’s journey into be a media creator, disability in the past compared to the present, the barriers that stand between a person with a disability and gainful employment in small towns, voiceover careers, benefits of COVID for the disabled community, and reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability.

Born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Benen Dykstra AKA The Rolling Dragon has come a long way from growing up in the small town of Cayuga Ontario Canada to living on his own in Minden Ontario. Working as the host of The Sit Down Stand Out Show Podcast and a freelance VoiceOver Artist.

“I was born January 21, 1998 at 3 pounds and 9 ounce 10 weeks prematurely the youngest of three kids. The running family joke is I haven't stopped talking since then.I graduated from Durham Collage with a diploma in Radio Broadcasting and Contemporary media in 2019 and been trying to apply for work as a Voice Over artist, audiobook narrator, and pro wrestling commentator. I created the sit Down Stand show slowly piece by piece until the first episode aired in October of 2022 and it's been an interesting ride ever since.” – Bene Dykstra

How to connect with Benen Dykstra

· www.rollingdragonmedia.com

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Kellie Ann Peterson, author of Wounded Heart Graceful Warrior and the founder of Graceful Warrior's ministries, shares how she started a non-profit after surviving 2 strokes.

About Kellie-Ann Peterson

Kellie Ann Peterson, M.Div. is a certified family and life coach, since 2009 as well as a pastor. She is a remarkable woman whose life journey has been a testament to resilience and transformation. Creating her to become a Graceful Warrior. In the face of adversity, Kellie Ann's unwavering spirit and determination have shaped her into the compassionate individual she is today.

Kellie Ann's story is a reminder that even amidst the darkest of times, the human spirit can rise, heal, and inspire. Through her journey of personal growth, dedication, and unwavering faith, she continues to touch lives, bringing light to those who need it most.

About Graceful Warriors ministries

Graceful Warriors is a community where we empower survivors of trauma. We are more than a coaching service, we are a sisterhood committed to helping other women reclaim their narrative and emerge as a resilient, empowered, version of themselves. Let's walk this path together, hand and hand with God, towards a future filled with hope and possibility.

How to connect with Kellie-Ann Peterson and Graceful Warriors ministries

• https://www.gracefulwarriors.org/

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• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOicnsOAL0FsYzk05nFvGZg

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Amy Thurman's journey from being completely incapacitated and living with a broken neck for ten years to now living an empowered life will inspire you to stop making excuses and begin pursuing the life of your dreams!

Amy Thurman, co-author of the International Best-Selling series, The Global Resilience Project, Book 2, has a Masters Degree in Educational and Community Renewal from the University of Oklahoma, is one of The Real 50 over 50: Women Who are Quietly Making a Difference in the World, is an Inspirational Speaker, Disabled Entrepreneur and Podcast Host whose resilience is unmatched and doesn’t let life with a broken neck deter her from realizing her dreams. She is the author of the upcoming self-help book, Finding My Hero Within, that will compel you to confront the excuses holding you back from living the life of your dreams. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma with her teenage son and two chickens, Lumos and Nox, where she offers clean, anti-aging, long-lasting, smudge-proof SeneGence cosmetics and skincare.

Amy inspires and empowers individuals to reach their full potential by teaching them to polish the mirror of their lives in order to connect with their souls and authentic selves.

How to connect with Amy

• http://www.getamyshelp.com

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Trent Brock is an international small business entrepreneur and 3X cancer overcomer including hip, lung, and pancreatic cancer, which pancreatic cancer is less than a 5% chance of beating it

Originally from the US, Trent is a small business international entrepreneur owning and operating a kettle corn manufacturing factory. Trent was the first person to bring kettle corn to New Zealand over fourteen years ago. Trent’s business, New Zealand Kettle Korn, supplies NZ and exports internationally.

Trent is a 3x cancer overcomer. Hip cancer left Trent with the physical challenge of left leg four inches shorter than the other. Lung and then pancreatic, which is less than a 5% chance to survive. Trent changed his diet, exercise routine, and mental and spiritual outlook even though five specialists told him it was over. Trent is now two years cancer-free and currently a patient at Mayo Clinic doing multiple surgeries over several months that will give him the four inches back in his left leg. This is a custom, never done before hip implant that will be published in the medical journals.

How to connect with Trent

• trentbrock@yahoo..com

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Naomie Thompson is a dating and relationship coach and master coach teacher. Helping accomplished women dating after divorce or a lifetime of wrong relationships, to break through their love blocks and have an incredible relationship.

Her personal experience of infidelity, heartbreak, divorce and creating her own method to attract her perfect relationship, (and the relarionships of so many women) make her the go to coach to break through your love blocks, and attract the love you dream of.

“I’m a certified dating and relationship coach and master coach teacher, trained personally by top US relationship coach Rori Raye.

I’ve been married and divorced, ghosted, experienced the pain of infidelity and the rollercoaster of dating after divorce. I Fell apart and picked myself up. Learned to feel everything- even the painful stuff. I Learned to recognize and express my boundaries, and communicate my feelings. I kept going when all I wanted to do was give up.

I held the vision of the relationship I wanted, over and above any particular man. I created my powerful Loved Like Never Before method that has changed the lives of women all over the world. I’m now in a beautiful relationship with an amazing man. I feel cherished, safe and loved like I’ve never felt before.” - Naomie Thompson

Naomie Thompson is a certified dating and relationship coach and master coach teacher trained personally by top US relationship coach Rori Raye. She specialises in working with accomplished women dating after divorce or a lifetime of wrong relationships. Her personal experience of her husband's infidelity, divorce, dating with ADHD and developing the Loved Like Never before method that attracted her perfect relationship, (and the life partners of so many women all over the world) make her a powerful coach and mentor for women everywhere. Naomie is the go to coach to break through your love blocks, and attract the love you dream of.

How to connect with Naomie

• https://naomiethompson.com/work-with-me

FREE gifts:

A free 30 minute Love Plan call with me, also I have a free audio training teaching you 5 steps to turn around your love life:

• Love Plan call: https://naomiethompson.com/work-with-me
• Free audio training: https://naomiethompson.com/freeaudiotraining

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• http://youtube.com/@NaomieThompson

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