This story is both heart wrenching and inspirational. Angela Drake is an advocate, self care warrior, a "BA" businesswoman, and a mom who lost her daughter to a battle with mental health. We talk about sitting in the suck, accepting help, how to show up when others experience tremendous loss, and taking care of yourself.This conversation made me laugh, cry, and want to start a business with Angela!So grab a glass, relax, and get ready for Angela's Whine to Wisdom.SHOW NOTESFight Like a Ninja Murder with my Husband Champagne: The Bitch Bubbly The Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.

Y’all are in for real treat! New Yorker, rocker turned country singer, Ms. Jessica Lynn joins us to share her story. Jessica Lynn is an award winning national performer and recording artist, tireless entrepreneur, and supporter of numerous humanitarian causes.In this episode, Jessica Lynn discusses the struggles of her rise and fall from fame during her adolescence, learning to listen to her inner voice—especially when the stakes are high, dealing with social media trolls, and building her dream career and business. Jessica is a role model for all those relentlessly and unapologetically chasing their dreams.So grab a glass, relax and get ready for Jessica’s Whine to Wisdom. SHOW NOTESJessicalynnmusic.org Coffee Shop Jazz Music on a Mission with Lian WakefieldWine: Josh Cabernet SauvignonThe Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.

Would you consider yourself an empath? Do you love an empath? Or maybe you don’t understand empaths. Either way, this episode’s for you. I welcomed Audrey Bright—a coordinator, aka “mama bear”, of a community leadership program, she’s an up and coming public speaker, partner to her husband, and lead volunteer within her church. Audrey’s story reveals life through the eyes of an empath. With unwavering passion for serving others, she discusses how empathy is an incredible gift but empathy without boundaries can lead to a self-destructive lifestyle. Audrey is learning to take control, set boundaries, and stay open to what’s next. So grab a glass, relax and get ready for Audrey's Whine to Wisdom.SHOW NOTESHow You See Yourself is How you See Others – Audrey BrightGirl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis Setting Your Boundries and Reclaiming Your Peace by Nedra Glover TawwabBrene BrownWine: Stella BlackThe Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.

On this episode, I welcome Angela Schoffelman…a courageous woman who has been literally and figuratively knocked down so many times, the fact that she’s still standing is a miracle. Trust me…you won’t want to miss her story. Angela is a mom to her favorite fur baby, partner to her husband, Community Program Manager, and an award winning, passionate volunteer.We talk about her struggles dealing with a rare disease, being okay with not being okay, asking for what you need, learning the value of saying no, and living life from a place of love. Angela is the epidemy of compassionate resilience. So grab a glass, relax and get ready for Angela’s Whine to Wisdom.SHOW NOTESPodcast: Terrible, Thanks for AskingWine: Pumpkin BogGuillain-Barré SyndromeThe Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.

Ms. Holly Hoffman was in the studio today and the energy level in here tripled! Her joyous spirit is contagious and it’s not hard to understand why she is a nationally renowned inspirational speaker.  Besides being a speaker, Holly was a reality TV star on Survivor: Nicaragua Season 21. She’s an author, mom, and a proud grandma.In this episode, Holly won’t be talking about her typical topic. For the first time ever, she’s going to share publicly, her difficult experience with divorce. Holly hopes her story of transformational change will help normalize talking openly about mental health, remind those struggling with a similar situation to focus on what they can control, and provide hope that life after divorce can be positive.I believe it’s safe to say that Holly has gone from being a Survivor to a thriver! So grab a glass, relax and get ready for Holly’s Whine to Wisdom.SHOW NOTESHolly Hoffman: hollyhoffman.orgCBS' Survivor: cbs.com/shows/survivorTake the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success by Rory VadenCode to Grace: Unlocking God's Redeeming Love in Your Life by Marilyn MoserThe Parent Trapped Within (A Guide to Sports Parenting) by Dave VilhauerWine: Pinot Noir (Non-headache wine)The Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.

Join Lora Hayes as brave women share their incredible stories of transformational change. Our goal is to celebrate each of these empowering women and inspire listeners to turn their own whine to wisdom.The Whine to Wisdom Podcast is executive produced by Didactic Productions.