Stories of Inspiring Joy

Sarah Snyder

*Disclaimer: Today’s episode does discuss suicidal ideation and abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, The Suicide Prevention Lifeline has 24/7, free & confidential support for people in distress, prevention, & crisis resources: their number is 1-800-273-8255.

In today’s episode, Sarah is interviewed by Dawn Taylor, international Trauma Specialist and Life Strategist. Sarah and Dawn decided to do this episode together because Sarah really wanted other people to know there’s hope for anyone who has struggled like she has. Sarah and Dawn first connected when Sarah reached out to Dawn for advice on writing ab book and they connected right away. Sarah vulnerably and openly shares her childhood experience, the pain and abuse she experienced, and the shame and trauma she experienced. Sarah was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and since starting to work with Dawn she’s experienced tremendous healing. Today, Sarah’s life is forever changed as a result of her work with Dawn, she’s stepped into a new sense of vulnerability, and now she lives as a digital nomad in Costa Rica.

To learn more and connect with Sarah visit her on Instagram @risk.delight

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Pallavi Pande

Pallavi Pande is a mompreneur based in Portland, Oregon and a proud founder of DTOCS. She is the mother of 2 young DTOCS brand ambassadors and a passionate entrepreneur.

Pallavi remembers eating on banana leaves while growing up in India. Even as a child she loved how this brought her closer to nature in a way that did not cause harm to nature. She started DTOCS with this those 3 things in mind- Sustainability, Community and Usability. DTOCS tableware is made from naturally fallen palm leaves. They are chemical free, plastic free, compostable, microwave safe, elegant and single use disposable. We employ a majority female workforce and part of the proceeds from our sales go towards improving education for the poor local communities in India. DTOCS plates and tableware are made with a focus on quality that makes them a great fit for your daily use as well as weddings and special events. You have to see these products to feel the love we have put into curating them!

Pallavi and DTOCS are the proud winners of the NEXTY award at the Natural Food Expo for the most innovative new sustainable product on the market. She also enjoyed auditioning for the final round of Shark Tank, and hopes to be in the tank in the near future!

In today’s episode, Pallavi shares her journey started DTOCS. She started it with three things in mind, sustainability, community and usability. Her products are the hallmark of a green lifestyle, they are an elegant, sturdy and affordable solution to a plastic free world. Her purpose as a business owner is to share green alternatives, and giving people peace of mind. Her goal is to not only see these products in everyone’s kitchen, but to also see it in every restaurant, at weddings, and in every aspect of our life. Pallavi shares the inspiration behind DTOCS, how her products are made, and her goal to raise awareness for an eco-friendly lifestyle.

To learn more about Pallavi and DTOCS visit their website website-www.dtocs.com on Instagram @dtocsplates Facebook @dtocsplates and you can find their products on Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart and Etsy.

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Julie Potiker

Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert, author of “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos.” and recovering attorney.

In today's new episode Julie shares how she began her serious study and investigation of mindfulness. In 2006, Julie began exhibiting symptoms of a possible brain tumor. “The wrong words kept coming out of my mouth,” she shares. “I’d say ‘captino’ instead of ‘cappuccino,’ ‘maginal’ instead of ‘magical,’ ‘bunkey burvey’ instead of ‘topsy turvy.’ She went to a neurologist fearing the worst. After a thorough exam, the doctor asked her about her life — what her days consisted of, her family constellation, her schedule and volunteer work. Julie was a typical baby boomer, sandwiched between three adolescent kids (including identical twin daughters) and aging parents.

He asked her whether she had ever heard of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; she hadn’t. He suggested that mindfulness training was what she needed in order to improve her health. After graduating from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego, Julie went on to become trained to teach Mindful Self-Compassion, and completed the Positive Neuroplasticity Training Professional Course with Rick Hanson. Today, Julie shares these and other mindfulness techniques with the world through her Mindful Methods for Life trainings and her new book.

Julie also shares her tips for staying calm in the midst of chaos!

To connect with Julie and learn more visit her website www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and on Facebook @mindfulmethodsforlife and on Twitter @juliepotiker and you can purchase her book here

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Sherri Lee

Sherri Lee is the founder of Dream To Done Coaching and life strategist focused on helping individuals accomplish their dreams.Sherri has created multiple multi-million dollar businesses, is a full-time mother, and has gone through her own personal difficulties in life as everyone does. Whether individuals are going through a transition in life such as parenthood, losing a job, or have simply lost hope of achieving their goals, Sherri is focused on helping them find their inner genius and drive to make sure they go from dreaming about their dream to done!

 

In today’s episode, Sherri shares her journey, and it all started with redefining how she viewed success. Growing up she wasn’t able to attend university, and instead she started a contracting business in a male dominated industry. She worked extremely hard and long hours in a tough environment to prove herself. Over time, she still had a yearning for a university degree, so she went forward and received two degrees. But one day her entire world stopped and she couldn’t work, but her newborn baby was sick with holes in her heart, and they had to live in the hospital for 2.5 months. For Sherri and her family, everything became about surviving. They got through that difficult time, and today she has a healthy girl and boy now, but that experience changed her entire perspective. Sherri’s story is a reminder that life is precious, and when you fall down you can get back up again, and that persistence and drive is what leads to success. Today, she helps entrepreneurs grow their vision and bring clarity to their path by helping them recognize their inner genius. For Sherri, it’s about empowering others to scale their impact in a meaningful way.

 

To learn more and connect with Sherri visit her website www.dreamtodonecoaching.com and via email sherri@dreamtodonecoaching.com on Facebook @sherrileeluxe Instagram @dreamtodonecoaching and on LinkedIn here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Jacqueline Claire

Jacqueline Claire is a visual artist and spiritual storyteller based out of Texas. Jacqueline is passionate about the art and its power to help us connect with joy, meaning, and each other. Jacqueline believes this is what the world truly needs right now.

 

In today's new episode, Jacqueline reminds us to think about how we can encourage each other to strive for and believe in our loftiest most aspirational aims, and how can we hold the space of loving compassion, kindness, and friendship, and be really honest about the thorny rocky road that this life can be. Jacqueline has devoted her life and career to exploring the role of art and faith in elevating her audiences, and encouraging them to access mystical realities. She recently concluded her first art and spiritual storytelling tour of her show, Awaken to Your Life As a Spiritual Journey through nine cities.

 

To learn more about Jacqueline Claire and her work visit her website www.JacquelineClaireArt.com and you can connect with her on Instagram @JacquelineClaireArt and Facebook @JacquelineClaireArt and you can join her e-mail list here and support her work and mission on Patreon here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com 

Dayna Steele and Scott Schroder

Dayna Steele and Scott Schroder are the authors of 101 Ways to Rock Running for Office. Running for office is one of the most patriotic things you can do for your community and for your country. However, most citizens don’t because they don’t know where to start. Here’s a guide to get you started from student council to the US Congress, a must-read for every wanna-be candidate and organizer. Dayna Steele is a rock Radio Hall of Famer, successful entrepreneur, creator of the Rock Star Principles podcast, author of numerous books, motivational keynote speaker, and was the 2018 Democratic candidate for the Texas 36th congressional district. Scott Schroder served as Dayna’s “body man” during her 2018 run for Congress in Texas, and prior to that, was politically active in college while attending the University of Mississippi as a political science major.

 

In today’s episode, Dayna and Scott share their journey working together during Dayna’s run for Congress in 2018 and how they came together to write their book, 101 Ways to Rock Running for Office. Early on in her campaign Dayna was introduced to Scott, who became her “body man” during her run for Congress, the person who is with you all the time. Scott is a political junkie, a savant on all things political, and he was her joy throughout the campaign. Throughout they were a good team, and they never ran out of anything to talk about. Dayna and Scott reflect on the highs and the lows of the campaign, their big takeaways, and their story and conversation will leave you smiling, laughing, and reflecting on the powerful relationships in your life and the impact they’ve had on you.

 

To learn more about Dayna and Scott and their new book, visit their website therockbusiness.com and on Facebook @therockbusiness and on Instagram @daynasteele Twitter @daynasteele and LinkedIn here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com 

Burcu Onaranel

Burcu Onaranel is an Inspirational Life Coach and the owner of Joyy! Marketing and Coaching. Joyy! helps women who are lost and stuck in their life to gain confidence and clarity about what they do professionally, find joy and own their authentic self. In marketing, we help entrepreneurs to create unique marketing strategies to reach their own goals including; social media management, website design & consulting, brand management, email campaigns creation & management. In coaching, we help people to find their life purpose to be happier and healthier, as well as helping them to reduce their stress, be more confident, make clear decisions, mostly help them to find their power to follow their dreams and be UNAPOLOGETIC of who they are! Burcu is also an International & Motivational Speaker. One of her top speeches is about comfort zone. She believes that when people leave their comfort zone, they can find their authentic self.

 

In today’s episode, Burcu shares her story in the hopes of having an impact on your life, and helping to show you that you too can change your story in a way that you want to. Her story begins seven years ago. She felt completely lost in her life, even though she had so many of the things we all strive for - a good job, nice car, friends, and a beautiful family - but she felt like something was missing. She wasn’t fulfilling her soul’s purpose. She quit her job and followed her dreams, and over time she realized she was meant to have her own international business that would help and inspire others to own their story and life. Today, Burcu is helping other step into their joy, know who they are, and be the best version of themselves so that they’re able to serve others. She’s incredibly passionate about helping people all over the world. As she shares, everyone has a story and a dream, and we’re all meant to follow what our heart desires.

 

To learn more about Burcu and her work, visit her website http://www.joyyburcu.com and on Instagram @joyyburcu Facebook @joyymarketingandcoaching on LinkedIn here and you can find her Podcast Coffee O’Clock here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Annette Hines

Annette Hines is a best-selling author, lawyer, and the founder of Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC. Her world as she knew it exploded when her infant daughter Elizabeth was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease—a degenerative, life-limiting illness. Annette’s joy quickly turned to apprehension and she knew nothing would ever be the same again.

 

In today's new episode, Annette shares her daughter journey with her daughter Elizabeth, and learning to become an advocate in the face of adversity, but also in joy. In her book, Butterflies and Second Chances, Annette was able to share her family’s story and provide hope and inspiration to so many. It’s the inspiring true story of a mother’s special needs journey, and her struggle to secure the best possible life for her child in the face of bureaucratic resistance and marital crisis.

When Annette first started writing, she wrote the book for herself. She hadn’t connected yet with other parents who had lost children to illness, and that was an amazing turning point for her. She realized that she was creating an incredible tool that could help other families who are experiencing the same hardships - and watching the impact that her journey and book are having on others, has been incredible. Annette’s story is one of sacrifice, dedication, and the life-altering adjustments a special needs parent has to make when confronted with the unthinkable. But most of all, it’s about love and an extraordinary mother-daughter relationship that flourished without words in the darkest shadows of adversity. Annette and Elizabeth’s powerful story provides hope, solace, and a path forward for parents of special needs children, and I know that it will resonate with you, too.

 

To learn more about Annette, you can connect with her on her website here on Facebook @specialneedslawgroup Twitter @annettehines15 and you can find Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom’s Memoir of Love and Loss on Amazon here, and their podcast, Parenting Impossible: The Special Needs Survival Podcast can be found here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Samuel Moore-Sobel

Samuel Moore-Sobel is an author, speaker and columnist. His debut memoir, "Can You See My Scars?" is the story of a harrowing encounter with sulfuric acid, trauma and severe burns. His book is currently available for purchase on Amazon. He has been invited to share his story with audiences across the country and offers practical advice on how to overcome adversity. He has a degree in government and international politics and currently lives with his wife in Northern Virginia.

 

When he was 15 years old, Samuel was in an accident involving sulfuric acid. He suffered second- and third-degree burns as a result, and he spent years in and out of doctor's offices, underwent numerous surgical operations, and struggled with his mental health. Samuel’s journey has shown him that we all have scars, both physical and emotional. It's not so much a question of whether we will face adversity, but how we will choose to respond once it arrives. In writing “Can You See My Scars?” Samuel has captured his decade long journey of physical and emotional recovery. He wanted others to know about his struggles with faith, friends, romantic relationships, and what it means to be human. He wanted to share how he made peace with his scars too. Samuel has overcome the odds to reach a place of healing. His unexpected journey with trauma, burns, and recovery is a powerful reminder that we can overcome the adversity we’re facing in our lives and make a difference by sharing your scars with others.

 

To learn more and connect with Sam visit www.samuelmoore-sobel.com and follow him on Twitter @smoore_sobel and Instagram @smoore_sobel and you can find his book, Can You See My Scars? on Amazon here

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Kara Latta

Kara is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior, a brand that reconnects adults back to their inherent nature and playfulness. She is also a Play and Mindset Coach and the Creator of ThoughtPLAY.  She helps humans reconnect to their inner child through the PWR of play and subconscious reprogramming so they can embody and express their true self and create a life that excites them.

 

ThoughtPLAY is an innovative 8-week PLAY journey that transforms your subconscious mind and uses the power of uninhibited creativity to cultivate self-worth and create a life that excites you. It features the PLAYBox and PLAYBook delivered to your door (mail to get excited about!!) Kara is also a Speaker and Certified Life & Success Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, TIME Techniques and EFT Tapping Practitioner.

 

In today’s episode, Kara shares her story getting into play. It all started from a dark time, she was going through the dark night of the soul. It was a spiritual crisis, and everything in her life felt really heavy. She was working through childhood trauma too. It’s safe to say, everything was happening at once. Then COVID happened. She was working in corporate PR for 10 years, and she lost her job immediately, and truthfully it was a blessing in disguise. She felt a sense of relief, and it was finally time for her to create a life that actually excited her! Kara has created the first coaching program ever of its kind that’s half play, half subconscious reprogramming. Kara’s journey learning to love herself and giving herself permission to express herself, will remind you that it’s never too late to reconnect with our own childlike wonder.

 

To learn more and connect with Kara visit her website www.theplayfulwarrior.com and you can find more information about ThoughtPLAY here and different ways to play with Kara here. Plus you can connect with Kara on Instagram @theplayfulwarrior

 

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com