THE ONES WHO DARED

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THE ONES WHO DARED PODCAST Elevating stories of courage. You can listen to some of the most interesting stories of courage, powerful life lessons, and aha moments. Featuring interviews with leaders, pioneers and people who have done hard things. I hope these stories help pave the path for you to live out your courageous life.

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45. From Loss and Debt to Resilience and Purpose, Molly Shines Light on the Power of Self-Forgiveness, Laughter and Healing.
May 7 2024
45. From Loss and Debt to Resilience and Purpose, Molly Shines Light on the Power of Self-Forgiveness, Laughter and Healing.
Molly Stillman blended her painful past with a sense of humor in her memoir "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry," tapping into our universal need for vulnerability and self-forgiveness. Molly Stillman’s journey of facing multiple challenges, including the loss of her mother, financial struggles, and a career detour. Explore how she found resilience and hope in the face of adversity.Molly candidly shared her experience of squandering a significant inheritance, accumulating credit card debt, and the lessons she learned from it.Our conversation also turns to the profound connection as highlighted by a guest's serendipitous exchange with Kristin Hannah who not only did a forward on Molly's book, but also used Molly's mom Lynda Van Devanter's book Home Before Morning: The Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam as research for her newest book called The Women. Molly shares how her life was impacted as a result of her mom being in the Vietnam War as a young nurse, the lasting trauma that followed for both women, and how agent orange took havok on her mom's health. We uncover the emotional toll of caring for an ill parent and the poor decisions made under the weight of sudden wealth, all while recognizing the healing potential of sharing these stories.The journey towards self-forgiveness is difficult, yet it is through the freedom of releasing our burdens and finding common ground in our stories that we truly heal and grow. Molly Stillman  is a resilient, inspiring and vulnerable in hopes that it can bring healing to your own journey. -Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
44. From Dairy Farmer to Theatrical Pioneer: Glenn Eshelman's Story of Faith, Creativity, and the Birth of Sight and Sound Theatres
Apr 22 2024
44. From Dairy Farmer to Theatrical Pioneer: Glenn Eshelman's Story of Faith, Creativity, and the Birth of Sight and Sound Theatres
Glenn Eshelman could have been an artist at Disney in California, but instead he turned down the offer, and ended up building Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County – a journey full of hardships. Yet, Glenn’s faith in God guided him to living a life beyond his wildest dreams.Glenn's artistic talent was nurtured from a young age on his family farm in Lancaster County. With the encouragement of his parents and a Sunday school teacher, he began to hone his gift for art, which later became a beacon that would guide him through the darkest times of his life. The sudden passing of his mother and the upheaval of his dream to become a dairy farmer could have deterred him. However, these events marked the beginning of a transformation that led Glenn toward his true calling—creating biblical theater productions that would eventually draw millions.We sit down with Glenn to unravel his inspiring story, from the heartache of personal loss to the triumph of pioneering biblical theater. You'll hear how faith played a critical role in his life, bringing together the perfect blend of creativity and business acumen when he met his wife Shirley, and how the couple's synergy led to mesmerizing productions that have touched millions of lives.The podcast episode concludes with Glenn offering valuable insights into the interplay between creativity and faith. His journey exemplifies the transformative power of storytelling and the arts in conveying spiritual messages that can touch lives and influence the world.Links to Glenn Eshelman:www.sight-sound.com-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
43. Becoming a Compelling Storyteller | Matthew Dicks
Apr 8 2024
43. Becoming a Compelling Storyteller | Matthew Dicks
Have you ever considered the transformative power within your everyday stories? Matthew Dicks – the mastermind behind the art of storytelling, uncovers the secrets of creating compelling stories from his bestselling book called Storyworthy.In this episode, Matthew shares what constitutes a story, how to begin and end a story, and much more.Matthew also teaches us his 'Homework for Life' technique, a daily ritual that involves documenting the most story-worthy moment of each day. This practice uncovers the hidden depths within the seemingly inconsequential moments of life, transforming them into a wellspring of narrative potential. By engaging in this practice, storytellers can enhance their craft, preserve memories, and slow down the perceived passage of time, affirming that each day is indeed memorable.Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Other Mother, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, and Twenty-one Truths About Love, as well as the nonfiction titles Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. He is an elementary school teacher, a storyteller, a marketing and storytelling consultant, a speaking coach, a blogger, and a wedding DJ. Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and weekly podcasts. His stories have also appeared on PBS's Stories From the Stage.Matthew is also the co-founder and artistic director of SpeakUp, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, religious institutions, and school districts worldwide.Link to Matthew Dicks:https://matthewdicks.com/-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
42. Resilience in Entrepreneurship & Life: Amy Lacey's Journey from Lupus to a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Cali'flour Foods Founder | Amy Lacey
Mar 25 2024
42. Resilience in Entrepreneurship & Life: Amy Lacey's Journey from Lupus to a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Cali'flour Foods Founder | Amy Lacey
Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016, after being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy launched Cali’flour Foods and introduced the first cauliflower pizza crust to the market when only a head of cauliflower could be found in grocery stores. The brand took the food industry by storm, going from farmers markets to grocery stores across America, and spearheading what would become a billion dollar industry category. Cali’flour was the number 1 pizza crust sold on Amazon for 16 months straight from 2018-2019. The product won several awards including KeHE Best New Product in 2018 and was featured in Food and Beverage Magazine, OK! Magazine, GQ, Good Housekeeping, as well as one of “Whoopi’s Favorite Things” on The View. The products were also seen at the ESPY, Teen Choice, the Emmys, NY Food Show, as well as many other traditional food shows. Amy sold the majority of Cali’Flour in late 2019 and became one of the top 1% of women business owners to exit a company with an 8 figure deal. Amy is now trailblazing the path towards a brand new innovative health and wellness product with her new company, Beyond Medicine, founded in 2023. This new company is on a mission to highlight one of the world’s greatest superfoods that most people don’t even know exists yet. She is introducing a new category of superfood to the market and paving the way for a new era of self-care and wellbeing that prioritizes the body’s natural ability to be and stay healthy while enhancing the immune system’s armor against disease and illness. Up next alongside Beyond Medicine, Amy continues to collect her vast knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship into courses and programmes that make e-commerce easy for entrepreneurs. Her philanthropic mission includes supporting women founders, and she continues to be incredibly passionate about being involved in non-profit organizations that support children with cancer and fighting against the sex trade. When she’s not innovating the next industry shaking product, you’ll find Amy at her home in Melbourne, Florida with her husband, her 3 children and their new puppy. Amy opens up about her journey to resilience in business and how embracing forgiveness can pave the way for success in your entrepreneurial endeavors.Don't miss this insightful episode filled with practical wisdom and guidance from someone who has faced challenges head-on and is eager to reveal her path to triumph. Learn how to attain freedom and success in your own life.Amy has generously attached a link for the listeners to try a 4-day supply of Mixed Berry Blast Soursop Gummies: immune-boosting powers of the unusual and exotic Soursop fruit. These antioxidant-packed treats are the first of their kind, specially crafted to revitalize your cells and enhance your immunity. Click on the link for your free sample here:https://www.soursopnutrition.com/discount/svetka-sopsample24?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmixed-berry-blast-soursop-gummies-sample-packGuest links:www.heyamylacey.comhttps://www.instagram.com/heyamylacey/https://www.instagram.com/soursopnutrition/-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
41. How to identify your calling and share your gifts with the world | Julie Cantrell
Mar 12 2024
41. How to identify your calling and share your gifts with the world | Julie Cantrell
JULIE CANTRELL is a multiple award-winning, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, editor, creative writing instructor, TEDx speaker, and ghostwriter.She went from someone who was told by her teacher "Whatever you do, do not waste your scholarship on writing you will never make it as a writer." Julie had to rediscover the gift within herself and the desire to be a writer. Today, her readers contact her to let her know that Julies novels have changed or saved their lives. So, what gift do you have that you are robbing the rest of us? Maybe the negative voices shut down your confidence of becoming who you were called to be. In this episode, Julie also shared her writing processes, her favorite authors and how we can develop our gifts and calling to share with the world.Julie also, served as editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review and has received the Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Arts Fellowship, the Rivendell Writers Colony Mary Elizabeth Nelson Fellowship, the Pat Conroy Writer’s Residency Fellowship, and the Fairhope Center for Writing Arts Residency. Her novels have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and have been featured in Top Reads lists by LitHub, Redbook, Southern Living Magazine, REAL SIMPLE, BookBub, HuffPost, USA TODAY (HEA), and more. As a novelist, she’s received two Christy Awards, two Carol Awards, and the Mississippi Library Association Fiction Award. She was named a short-list finalist twice for the Mississippi Arts & Letters Fiction Award as well as a two-time short-list finalist for the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize. In addition to her work with survivors of abuse and her service as a literacy advocate, she’s a member of the Tall Poppy Writers, an organization that promotes the power of story and elevates female voices. With published works across a diverse range of genres and numerous languages, Julie currently writes, teaches, and edits fulltime from her home in Houston, Texas where she finds great pleasure in helping to shepherd other people’s stories to shelves.You can find Julie Cantrell at:Juliecantrell.com-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
39. Making the Transition from a 9-5 Employee to Entrepreneur and Building a Thriving Community | Erin Carpenter
Feb 5 2024
39. Making the Transition from a 9-5 Employee to Entrepreneur and Building a Thriving Community | Erin Carpenter
Erin Carpenter gained national publicity after her and her husband renovated a run-down laundromat and transformed it into a thriving community hub in Charleston, SC.  Which led them to being interviewed on Good Morning America, being featured on Yahoo In The Know, Newsweek, Upworthy and more.  Erin never expected her quick recap video of the three month remodel process to go viral, and generate over eleven million views.In this episode Erins shares:Her path and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.The fears she faced when she transitioned out of her nine-to-five job as a video producer into working on renovating real estate and designing beautiful spaces.Ways they found working together as a married couple which suits them best.The investment into the laundry mat, the unexpected challenges they faced and the joys of creating a community space. Including Free Laundry Days!Erin shares her heart for fostering a creative community of women called Arise Creative with the purpose of gathering, collaborating, and championing one another.She shares her tips on what you can do to build a community around you, no matter where you are.You will not want to miss this encouraging story of Erin Carpenter who is passionate about designing beautiful places, and bringing people together in them.Guest Link:https://www.instagram.com/erinv_carpenter/https://thearisecreative.com/-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/
31. A Voice for Foster Care and Adoption Community | Ann Marie Jones
Oct 16 2023
31. A Voice for Foster Care and Adoption Community | Ann Marie Jones
Ann Marie Jones is a voice for Foster Care and Adoption.Ann Marie Jones is a passionate advocate for foster care and adoption. Her mission is to help restore families and children, and she has devoted her time and energy to the Bridge-a-Life organization, which provides practical tools for the local and national community.Ann Marie is co-founder and board member at Bridge a Life, is a trust based relational intervention (TBRI) practitioner and also serves on the Board of Directors at the Safe Children Coalition which serves the 12th circuit in the State of Florida. Danny and Ann Marie Jones are the proud parents of three adopted children: Owen, Lilly and Emma. When they set out on their personal foster care journey, they felt stirred in their hearts to get the local church more involved in the service of foster care.Danny and Ann Marie are passionate about leading the Church to the front-lines of foster care and orphan care, locally and around the world. They believe God is changing the world through the power of Jesus Christ, and that wounded children are finding hope, love and purpose as God moves His people to action.Ann Marie discusses:-Her path to Foster Care which led to adoption-The need in the community which prompted her and her husband to launch Bridge-a-Life organization.-TBRI: trust based relational intervention, and the difference it is making on working through kids with trauma. -The realities and hardships of being a foster parent to kids who experience trauma.-Helpful resource she uses and recommends for parents who are in the midst of Foster Care of Adoption.-https://www.bridgealife.com/-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/