Mary Farias, Lynn Lionhood, Kevin Smith, Lorenzo Rothery, John Corpuz, Noel Powers, Nicole Borghi, Rian Nilsen, Alicia J. Alexander, MSL, Brian Swift, Donna Vanderhoff, Coleen Stubbs Economy Creators One Spark. Eleven Stories. The Economy Creators Movement Begins. Every movement begins with a single idea. For Economy Creators™, that idea started as one monthly workshop. Then it became an eBook. Then a podcast and radio show. Now it has grown into something even bigger: The Economy Creators Anthology. In this special episode, Mary Farias introduces all 11 co-authors for the very first time, sharing the inspiration behind the project and inviting each contributor to preview the story they'll be bringing to the book. Each chapter is unique. Each journey is different. Yet together they tell one larger story: What happens when ordinary people decide to create their own economy? You'll meet entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, nonprofit leaders, authors, health advocates, speakers, and changemakers whose experiences span decades of perseverance, faith, personal growth, recovery, leadership, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode you'll hear from: ✨ Lynn Lionhood, whose chapter shares how faith, family, and life's unexpected challenges shaped her into a servant leader dedicated to helping others. ✨ Lorenzo (LA) Rothery, who reminds us it's never too late to pursue the entrepreneurial dream you've carried your entire life. ✨ Kevin Smith, founder of Kindness Worldwide, who reveals how one simple act of kindness became a global movement. ✨ John Corpuz, who transformed a life-threatening cancer diagnosis into a story of gratitude, resilience, and hope. ✨ Donna Vanderhoff, whose chapter chronicles the lifelong journey from addiction to sobriety, healing, and purpose. ✨ Alicia J. Alexander, who shares how faith, vision, and organizational excellence can transform workplaces and leadership. ✨ Rian Nilsen, who discovered that the clues leading him toward entrepreneurship had been present throughout his entire life. ✨ Noel Powers, who explores how entrepreneurs build brands that create lasting influence rather than simply selling products. ✨ Nicole Borghi, whose story reveals the power of visibility, storytelling, and embracing your own journey before helping others share theirs. ✨ Colleen Stubbs, who teaches entrepreneurs that it's possible to build both a thriving business and a fulfilling life. ✨ Brian P. Swift, whose remarkable journey reminds us that our greatest limitations often become our greatest strengths—and that success is about much more than money. Throughout the episode, one message becomes unmistakably clear: An economy isn't simply something we earn. It's something we intentionally create through our experiences, gifts, relationships, decisions, and willingness to serve others. Whether your dream is to build a business, write a book, launch a nonprofit, improve lives, or simply become the highest version of yourself, these eleven stories offer encouragement that every meaningful journey begins with a single decision. Perhaps the next story to be written… is yours.
