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In today’s fast paced world, achieving personal growth and financial success can be challenging. Reverend James Parker interweaves spiritual insights with practical financial wisdom to help us develop the mindset, habits, and practices that are necessary to reach our deepest desires. Reverend Parker is the senior minister and CEO of Unity Chicago and the author of the book, The Wealth Spark: Igniting Your Path to Abundance and Success.
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Inner strength is an essential skill that’s necessary for carrying out tasks, making decisions, and achieving goals. Without it, it’s difficult to start anything, and it’s difficult to get to the finish line. Alyssa Ages was able to flip Mack truck tires and walk with 300 pounds on her back. She was the strongest she had ever been, until her body betrayed her. During the process of rebuilding her strength, she began to wonder: What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, what if it’s about how we manage life’s struggles? Alyssa explains how the pursuit and possession of strength can permeate every aspect of our lives, from building resilience and confidence, to finding joy in discomfort, to teaching us to handle adversity. Alyssa is the author of the book, Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength.

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Joy is one of our basic needs, and yet it eludes many. When we experience life’s challenges and turmoil it may difficult to live in joy. Grace Harry learned how to see her pain as a gift that created a pathway for joy. She discusses how we find joy, re-discover it, and incorporate it into our daily lives. Grace worked for 30 years as a music industry executive at Island Def Jam and Jive Records, and was once married to Usher. Today, she helps people welcome joy back into their lives. Her new book is The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change.
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Just about everyone has had an experience that has led to wondering if there’s a way forward. Sometimes it’s so devastating that you can’t see a path no matter how hard you try. According to Dr. Ken Druck, it’s not always clear how to go on. And that’s okay! He offers a guide for when we find ourselves feeling lost, uncertain, or even terrified about the road ahead. Dr. Druck is one of the nation's leading grief and resilience experts. Since losing his own daughter in a tragic accident, and later working with families after 9/11, Sandy Hook, and Columbine, he has dedicated his life to helping others learn how to face hardships and navigate life’s daily ups and downs. Dr. Druck is a best selling author of more than a dozen books, a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Contribution to Psychology award, and a speaker. He is often featured in national press. His new book is, How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage, and Gratitude on the Path Forward.
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When we think of well-being, we often think of our physical and mental health. But, according to Kamlesh Patel, affectionately known as Daaji, there is a third system we often overlook: the spiritual anatomy. He contends that the chakras lead us back to the sustainable happiness and meaning we desire. Daaji discusses how we can learn how to nurture our spiritual anatomy to become our most authentic, divine self. Daaji is the spiritual leader of the Heartfulness Organization and the author of numerous books including Heartfulness Way and Designing Destiny. His new book is Spiritual Anatomy: Meditation, Chakras, and the Journey to the Center.
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Online dating is a big part of the dating world today and is one of the main ways people look for a partner. The Pew Research Center reported that 3 in 10 U.S. adults have used dating apps. When meeting strangers online, how can you be sure the person is legitimate and has your best interests at heart? Donna Marie Hayes was scammed and robbed of her life’s savings by a man that she described as the “love of her life”. When she began the relationship, Donna was at the top of her game. She had a successful career on Wall Street and was starring in her own one woman off Broadway show. Donna shares how she fought back and the lessons she learned. Donna owns a coaching practice dedicated to helping women shed victimhood for empowerment. She is the author of the book, These Broken Roads: Scammed and Vindicated: One Woman’s Story.
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