The Story Attic

Lisa Ellis
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Hello and Welcome to the Story Attic. On this podcast I help to tell the stories of friends, family, and strangers as they reveal life changing experiences that have rarely, if ever, been discussed with anyone before. The purpose of this podcast is to share the wild, fascinating, scintillating and sometimes tragic stories of the people you pass on the street, your old friend from school, the guy you sit next to at the office, your wicked old aunt, or the checkout person at the supermarket.

  1. Dream to Rise: Cynthia's Story

    02/16/2023

    Dream to Rise: Cynthia's Story

    Don't forget click the checkbox to follow the show, and please leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking with Cynthia, an author, podcaster, coach and most importantly, a Mom.  After moving from the Philippines to the US with her then husband, Cynthia's life began to crumble, resulting in the ultimate tragedy.  After a long, dark period she began to emerge, fight back and clear the path to manifest her dreams and desires.  About Cynthia Concordia: Cynthia is the Founder and Owner of Dream to Rise, LLC, life coach, published author and podcaster.  Her vision is to spread sunshine and happiness to the people she interacts with so this may create a ripple effect.  Her mission:  To help those who are struggling with their blockages and limiting beliefs that stop them from moving forward to manifest their dreams. More facts about Cynthia:   Retired from the World Bank last Oct. 2019 as HR Analyst but now discovered her passion of serving others.A loving mother to her two adult children (Nathalia, 31 yrs. old, just got married and expecting; and Gabriel, 26 years old) and a grandma to two fur babies (Chief and Siggy).Volunteer at the Fairfax Family Services as a mentor to abused and bullied children and a Rotarian (Chairperson, International Services Committee, Rotary Club Pasay EDSA, Philippines) to help improve the livelihood of the Filipinos, especially in the remote areas in the Philippines. Value human connection and knowledge sharing.She is a workout buddy who goes to the gym every day to attend Zumba and body pump classes.Cynthia loves to travel to meet new friends and learn their culture.Connect with Cynthia: Website:  www.dreamtorise.info Facebook:  Cynthia Concordia | Facebook LinkedIn:  (3) Cynthia Concordia | LinkedIn Instagram:  Cynthia Concordia (@cynthiaconcordia) • Instagram photos and videos Book:  Amazon.com: My Journey Into Becoming: 9798795490434: Encinas-Concordia, Cynthia: Books

    1 hr

  2. 09/21/2022

    Forget Me Nots - Carolyn's Story

    Don't forget click the checkbox to follow the show, and please leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking with Carolyn Birrell, the author of Walking With Fay.  This is the story of how she learned to cope and adapt along with her Mother, after her Mom was diagnosed with dementia.  About Carolyn Birrell: Carolyn Birrell retired to Bonners Ferry, ID, after having spent 20 years in Atlanta, GA, where she worked for the American Cancer Society National Headquarters and then as a real estate agent. Soon after her move, she relocated her aging mother to be near her and spent the next eight years caring for her while learning “all things dementia.” She began writing initially to help her make sense of her mother’s early-stage dementia and the terrifying behaviors that came with it. It didn’t take her long to realize she’d been writing the very book she’d been searching for – the one that not only tells one woman’s story of traveling down her mother’s path into dementia from its beginning to its inevitable end, but also helps others who are struggling to keep pace with their own loved one and desperately needing help. These days you can usually find her pulling weeds, plucking strings on her ukulele, or on her paddleboard. “Walking with Fay” can be found at www.carolynbirrell.com, on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books. Connect with Carolyn: Email: author@carolynbirrell.com Instagram: @authorcarolynbirrell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolynBirrell/ Website:  www.carolynbirrell.com

    56 min
  3. Getting Unstuck: Suzette’s Story

    09/08/2022

    Getting Unstuck: Suzette’s Story

    Please click the checkbox to follow the show, and leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com On this episode:  This is a unique tale about a woman who was constantly on the quest for the wrong kind of romance.  She weaved in and out of situation-ships based on pre-conceived notions of male/female dynamics and fairy-tale whirlwind affairs.   She married, then divorced.  Then she married the same man again -- and divorced him.  Again.   After having had just about enough of being a bystander in her own love-life, Suzette found herself not only transforming her belief system, but creating a life of intention and using her confidence to attract the love she always deserved.  Her poise and wisdom is felt in every word she speaks and I find her quiet confidence both comforting and inspiring.  Connect with Suzette: Email:  suzette.vearnon@suzettesolutions.com Podcast:  suzettesolutions.com/listen Website:  www.suzettesolutions.com Facebook:    www.facebook.com/yourcoachsuzette Twitter:       www.twitter.com/yourcoachsuzett Instagram:   www.instagram.com/yourcoachsuzette Book(s):      The Sound of My Life                  The Sound of My Soul                  Protecting Your Emotional G-Spot          "You are worthy, you are worth it, you are enough."

    1h 9m
  4. Forgiving The Girl Inside: Lisa’s Story

    08/23/2022

    Forgiving The Girl Inside: Lisa’s Story

    Don't forget click the checkbox to follow the show, and please leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking Lisa Drennon.  Lisa's youth was filled with misfortunes, manipulation, abuse, and addiction leading to a series of traumatizing events.  Through lots of hard work, harnessing inner peace, and strengthening her relationship with God, Lisa has built the life of her dreams in spite of a past that tried to sabotage that.   Connect with Lisa: Instagram @ lisa_d_mindset_strategist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.sudoredrennon Facebook Group:  facebook.com/groups/hearthealinginsideout Website: https://www.lisadrennon.com Podcast:  Forgiving The Girl Inside

    57 min
  5. WADE: Man of All Trades - Filmmaker, Mortician & Wrestler

    08/10/2022

    WADE: Man of All Trades - Filmmaker, Mortician & Wrestler

    Please click the checkbox to follow the show, and leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking with Wade Simmons.  Wade has spent his entire life choosing to follow his dreams, not letting anyone's perceptions  or negativity get in his way.  At 30 years old, he's working on 3 distinct careers at once while dealing with an incurable neurologic disorder.  Check out his creative short films on Vimeo with links below. About the Storyteller: Wade Simmons is an easy going Filmmaker born and raised in Chicago IL.  His motto is "while we have time, make the most of it and putting GOD first is key" .   Since he was a young child he always knew he wanted to be a filmmaker and mortician.  By the grace of GOD he has been blessed to pursue both.   Wade has worked in the funeral business for 11 years and doing independent film work for 4 years now.  He has always been interested in pursuing pro-wrestling and is now training. Connect with Wade: Instagram: @wadejedi99 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wade.simmons.148 Wade Simmons Short Films: Love & Strikes https://vimeo.com/553211482 Not Looking For a Relationship Huh? https://vimeo.com/665936951

    54 min
  6. Miraculous: Lena’s Story

    08/02/2022

    Miraculous: Lena’s Story

    Please click the checkbox to follow the show, and leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com= On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking with Lena Cebula who is telling her incredible story of coerced drug use, child abuse, loss of her child, and being a survivor of human trafficking.  This is an awe-inspiring tale of resilience and strength. About the storyteller: Lena Cebula was born and raised in a post-USSR Ukrainian iron mining town.  Her parents struggled in their marriage, became alcoholics, lost well paying jobs and eventually divorced losing custody of their kids.  Lena  struggled in poverty and in trying to survive was abused and raped numerous times.  After the loss of her first child at 15, drug addicted and alcohol dependent, she was twice trafficked to foreign countries, Israel, and Canada.   In Canada she escaped sex slavery and lived in shelter, took English as a second language classes from level 0.  She then applied and finished cosmetology government credit course for newcomers. Today, she is a wife and a mother of three beautiful children. She is social justice advocate, blogger, speaker, and host of Love&BLoved Podcast.   She partnered up with Fight4Freedom which exists to be an active voice and advocate of justice for women and men impacted by the sex industry and to further assist them in finding necessary supports that will aid them in their journey to safety, healing, and restoration.  Connect with Lena: Fight4Freedom - https://www.fight4freedom.ca  Miraculous (Lena's Book):  https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-My-journey-hell-heaven/dp/1545675910/ref=mp_s_a_1_2dchild=1&keywords=miraculous+by+lena&qid=1630017915&sr=8-2   Email: lenacebula@gmail.com  Website: https://loveandbloved.com  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583527  Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/lena-cebula-4033318b  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/  FB page: https://www.facebook.com/LoveBLoved-101426048404287/  Twitter: www.Twitter.com/LenaCebula  Blog.   http://lenacebula.blog

    1h 18m
  7. No Right, No Wrong: Heidi’s Story

    07/26/2022

    No Right, No Wrong: Heidi’s Story

    Please click the checkbox to follow the show, and leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com= On this episode:  On today's episode, I'm speaking with Heidi, a psychotherapist who experienced a tremendous sense of overwhelm and a health crisis through a period of her life where everything was seemingly perfect.  She describes the events and how she has transformed her life and the lives of others through setting intentions and thoughtful planning. About the storyteller: Heidi Gruss, is the CEO and founder of HeidiGruss.com, an International Transformation Company, and creator of The Transformation Methodology™.  The Transformation Methodology™puts expectationsputs an end to living according to other people’s expectations so you can finally feel at peace living authentically.  What would happen if you put an end to tolerating all of the b******t?  True and total confidence, abundance and joy! Heidi combines her education, training and over 18 years experience working with women as a licensed psychotherapist with her success as an entrepreneur, to build a powerful mindset and instill the pillars of long-lasting success. Connect with Heidi: https://www.heidigruss.com/offers https://www.instagram.com/heidigruss/ https://www.facebook.com/heidigrussofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidigruss/

    56 min
  8. Sticks & Stones: Andrea M’s Story

    07/19/2022

    Sticks & Stones: Andrea M’s Story

    Please click the checkbox to follow the show, and leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow my podcast Instagram @thestoryattic and Facebook page, The Story Attic.  For show ideas or to be a guest on the show, email me at Thestoryatticpod@gmail.com.  Thanks!  https://thestoryattic.buzzsprout.com= On this episode:  Andrea Mason was brought to the US via adoption from Columbia during the Columbian drug cartel to be raised in the Northeast by a loving but strict family.  She endured many years of bullying at school, but pushed her way through by accessing her talents and  building a life and career by following her passions.  Connect with Andrea Mason: Andrea has over 2 decades of experience in personal development in Social Work and in Psychology. She is Certified as a Global Motivational Speaker and Coach under the mentorship of “The” one & only Mr. Les Brown, as well as, a Certified Small Business Entrepreneur, Certified Professional Organizer, and last but not least, Andrea is Your Personal Accountability Coach and Popular Global Voice. As a woman of integrity, she is the creator and innovator of the life transformational journey called “PLAY”: Plan Life According to You, where she walks alongside you as your personal accountability coach helping you achieve personal freedom through the healing power of forgiveness. Andrea, wholeheartedly, provides the metaphorical needed “Bridge” that a person must walk across in order to get themselves from where they’re currently at to where it is that they would like to go. She lovingly reminds you, and the entire Planet, to always “Follow Your Heart & Not the Herd, Nor the Hurt” ... and ... once you achieve personal freedom, you can achieve anything. Andrea arrived in the United States of America at 11 months old weighing in at only 11 pounds. With these Angelic numbers (11:11) ushering her into the land of free, she’s become an inspirational living testimony that Big Dreams CAN and Do come true. Andrea invites you to reach out to her via am.pressplay@Yahoo.com to receive a complimentary coaching gift to immediately help get you moving in the direction of Your goals & dreams. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Links: YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/AndreaMasonYourAccountabilityCoachPressPLAY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsandreamason Website: Andreamasons.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.mason.7982 Instagram: Www.instagram.com/am.andreamasons/

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Hello and Welcome to the Story Attic. On this podcast I help to tell the stories of friends, family, and strangers as they reveal life changing experiences that have rarely, if ever, been discussed with anyone before. The purpose of this podcast is to share the wild, fascinating, scintillating and sometimes tragic stories of the people you pass on the street, your old friend from school, the guy you sit next to at the office, your wicked old aunt, or the checkout person at the supermarket.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Ellis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Story Attic
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    The Story Attic