Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a board-certified neurologist with over 30 years of experience in general neurology. After growing up in Spring Lake, New Jersey, she was among the first women to graduate from the University of Notre Dame. She later moved to Philadelphia, where she obtained her MD from Hahnemann Medical College, completed a medicine internship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and finished her neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania

Throughout her career, Dr. Taylor maintained a journal, using writing as a means to cope with challenging cases and life experiences. In these pages, she has documented numerous stories of hope, bravery, and the resilience of the human spirit.

https://www.carolynlarkintaylorauthor.com/

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Meet 18-year-old author of 38 books, 22 published

Shanti Hershenson is an author and poet known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and dedication to the craft of writing. She began publishing at

a young age and has continued to expand her body of work across multiple genres. Through her writing, she explores themes of identity, growth, vulnerability,

and self-discovery.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to honest expression and encourages readers to embrace their unique voice.

Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then.

https://www.shantihershenson.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites

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Crave leadership with a side of laughter. This is what Domonique Brightman offers.

He'll leave you laughing, learning, and empowered to conquer your

leadership goals.

A lifelong learner and prolific author, Domonique has authored bestselling books like "Going North" and "Stay The Course" to share his insights, and actionable

success strategies with the world.

https://www.dombrightmon.com/

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Creator of NULU, the Knife that Adapts to You

Doug’s journey into adaptive innovation began with his own upper extremity limitations and his experience caring for his father. Frustrated by how poorly

traditional tools served real people with real challenges, he designed NULU—a kitchen knife based on circular cutting geometry that delivers control without

strain. Today, NULU is in full production and shipping to customers across the country, helping users cook safely, confidently, and with less pain.

https://dougkatz8.wixsite.com/douglasmkatz

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Ken Kunken shares his story and when you listen, you will understand why it matters.

Just because something hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

• Adversity does not define your limits—your response does

• Resilience is about adaptation, not denial

• Purpose often emerges from struggle

• Support systems are essential to long-term success

• High expectations can change lives, especially for people with disabilities

https://kenkunken.com/

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A self-employed businessman since the age of 23; Dennis understands what it takes to be successful; his company, McCurdy Group, was awarded the prestigious

5 Star Designation in 2003. Dennis has started 10 businesses and has, bought, owned, sold, rehabilitated millions of dollars in real estate.

Dennis is the author of several books and he’s a motivational speaker.

https://dennismccurdy.com/

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• Personal growth often comes through challenge and surrender, not avoidance.

• Building supportive relationships is essential.

• John shares his experiences of fatherhood, faith, community, and navigating divorce while raising a son with severe autism.

http://www.johnfela.com

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Wrapping up the year with a discussion of setting goals and special thanks to everyone who has made OLWJ Captivation a success. This includes listeners, guests, and other podcast hosts.

This episode also includes archive interview:

Michael Stein

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