The Journey Is Real "Real People, Real Passions, Real Hearts."
Everyone has a story, and from that story many passions reside. It is that passion which drives people. Whether it be writing, drawing, animals, nature, photography, or even a passion for people or a charity, it is that passion that fires them up, and propels them to do great things. C.J. dives not only into their passion, but also why it is their passion - the story behind the passion. Take a journey with her listeners as her guests talk about what's closest to their heart! Take a listen. You may find your new passion among her guests! https://cjpetersonwrites.com/journey-is-real-podcast
Episodes
Mark is a retired economics and mathematics teacher. He taught in Toronto and Hamilton for 24 years. He coached hockey, cross country, and track & field. He currently serves as a volunteer cross country coach for Westdale Secondary School. He has published a scifi novel, “Age-Decoded.” To learn more about him, go to:
Mark’s Bio: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mark-Ryall-2
Age Decoded link: https://books2read.com/age-decoded
Terry Tucker is no stranger to the struggles life throws at people. His biggest was being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. In addition to his faith, he uses 4 truths to guide the decisions he makes in life: 1) Control your mind, or it will control you; 2) Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual; 3) What you lea...
Martha Hoy has taken the tragedies in her life, and has transformed them to victories! List as she shares her story today. She also shares about the books she wrote regarding her journey. They may be able to help you or someone close to you. You can find her online at her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/martha.hoy
Since his release from prison in 2015, Shane Flemens has been successfully running his own landscaping and general contracting company, ABE Landscaping and Maintenance. He also owns and operates Rise n’ Ride Rentals, a watersport company with his daughter, Ashley. Now a free man, Shane is driven to shine a bright light on the darkness of prison through his writings, which he began on the inside: ask hard questions and share tr...
The path that has led Vito Altavilla to this point in his life has been anything but traditional. He became an industrial research chemist who participated in several technological breakthroughs, holds over a dozen patents, and took a very interesting path to get there. Growing up in the city, his time in the Navy, University and his work life has made for a lot to reflect on, so, here it is.
It’s Eden Gold’s life mission to reach as many young adults as she can, to give them a powerful layer of support and guidance as they navigate adulthood in a way that inspires them to live a great future. To her, success is more than academics. She says, “Success is prioritizing your mental health. Success is the ability to open up and seek help when you are struggling. Success is loving our body through all of its developmental ch...
Over the past 12 years Marc Johnston has helped hundreds of clients make real changes in their lives. Now, as one of the founders of High Thrive Coaching, he is able to share some of his secrets to success on a much larger platform. Marc has helped clients save their marriages, improve their communication, overcome addiction, move beyond abusive relationships and more. After a spectacular failure, and nearly losing everything Marc ...
Gayle Martz’s mission and passion is helping people enjoy and live their lives with their animal companions anywhere and everywhere. Making it possible for people to take their pets wherever they go is her ultimate goal. In Gayle’s story titled “IT’s IN THE BAG,” her hope for you to learn the great lengths she went to have pets on board and have a greater appreciation for traveling with your loving companion. To find out more about...
Annie Mack is a prize-winning fine art photoartist and the author of Badass Pix with a Cheap-Ass Camera, which includes abstracts, macros, and non-traditional perspectives as examples of creative expression through photography. You can find out more about her unique style of photography, as well as more about Annie Mack, by going here: https://anniemack.zenfolio.com
My guest today is René Murata! She is the CEO of CEO Essence. CEO Essence is leadership training designed for women by women. “It takes the essence of who we are, intuitive, innately strong, and nurturing and combines these traits with business strategies, financial and marketing awareness to create a full spectrum training designed to provide you with tools to advance your career. To learn more about René and CEO Essence, go to: h...
Coming from the least privileged background, Dmitry Badiarov has made a name for himself as a core member of La Petite Bande. He created instruments for world-class musicians, and has preserved the art of hand crafting violins for over 25 years. To learn more about Dmitry and his violins, go to:
Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro is an award-winning and celebrated author, speaker and educator.Inspired by hundreds of true accounts, Marni’s critically acclaimed and 2020 Best Books Award-Winning Spiritual fiction “God Came To My Garage Sale”, about a questioning Atheist woman who experiences numerous Spiritually Transformative Encounters, has received praise from prominent endorsers, including James Redfield, best selling author of “The...
Elizabeth Power, M. Ed., CEO of EPower & Associates, Inc. epowerandassociates.com, is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, teacher, and consultant.
"All I do is help people with change, resilience and self-care, and alignment. And everything is done from the trauma-informed perspective," she says. "Even courses directly about working with trauma are about change."
To learn more about her, head over to her website: htt...
Joy Bus Journeys is an online show where we cruise in our 73 VW Joy Bus to go on amazing adventures, visit healthy restaurants, and explore local farms. Eating healthy can be confusing and overwhelming. We will take you on exciting adventures full of amazing food that is good for you and the planet. To learn more about The Joy Bus Journeys or Jake Shumate, go to: https://www.joybusjourney.com
...David Essel, M. S. O.M., is a number one best-selling author, counselor, master life coach, international speaker, and minister whose mission is to positively affect 2 million people or more every day, in every area of life, regardless of their current circumstances. David has helped thousands of people from around the world achieve their greatest goals in every area of life. From doubling and even tripling their income, ...
Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, Ph.D. has always walked the path of the medicine man. He grew up in the wilds of Minnesota where his parents and grandparents utilized the amazing wild foods and medicinal plants found in local woods, fields, and lakes. His parents understood the healing powers in nature...whether it be plant, mushroom, or physical interactions. The healing connection with nature that Dr. Vorderbruggen has kno...
Dr. Joye Pugh’s background involves working as a researcher, counselor, mental retardation professional, human services director, and consultant. Dr. Pugh appears in several television documentaries on the History Channel concerning end times. She has written many books, has an audio edition of one of her books, as well as, an album of her original songs. To learn more about her, go to: https://www.drjoye.com
C.K. Donnelly is an award-winning fantasy author. For those who read fantasy, they are aware fantasy has an element not shared by all genres – world building. C.K. talks to C.J. about the ins and outs of building a world. Afterward, head over to her site to find out more about her and her books:
With her speaking and writing, Sara Zeff Geber has been raising awareness about Solo Aging for the past 10 years. She believes Solo Agers have unique needs in later life that warrant greater foresight and a more robust approach to planning. She is a recipient of the “Influencers in Aging” designation by PBS’ Next Avenue. She is an author, retirement transition coach, and professional speaker on retirement and aging. to learn more a...
Traci Moreno states that, “This is not your average therapy, and I’m not your average therapist. I am a coaching psychologist. I’m not someone who just listens, nods her head and agrees with whatever your say. I will challenge you, encourage you to dig deeply, and offer insights and feedback that can help you change your life for the better. I focus on helping people succeed and reach their true potential.” To learn more about her,...
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