The Resilience Breakthrough Podcast

Dave Biesinger

Resilience is a skill. We can learn it. We can help the people we serve to become more resilient. Christian Moore, the author of The Resilience Breakthrough, teams up with filmmaker Dave Biesinger to explore the four sources of resilience. Guests share powerful stories of "flipping the resilience switch" and turning pain into power. Learn to turn your problems into your best friend. Transform life's adversities into opportunities for growth and learning.

  1. 204 - Dr D-Nice

    06/23/2022

    204 - Dr D-Nice

    Denise Hunter, MD, also known by her rapper name Dr. D-Nice Beaugelin (just kidding, but really), has been a medical doctor for over 18yrs and a youth leader for over 30 years.  She is a Adolescent Wellness Specialist. She is the founder of  Wisdomteethinger and creator of FOUNT.

    1h 4m
  2. 203 - Cordan James Haveron: "The Comeback Kid"

    05/24/2022

    203 - Cordan James Haveron: "The Comeback Kid"

    Some people called Cordan James a “crack baby,” a negative label he’s learned to reframe. Cordan is a fighter. As the only black person in a rural community, he fought to belong. As a young man, he also fought to fit in… and sometimes to stand out. He spent his life in the Foster Care system. He had beautiful relationships with adoptive family and friends, and he experienced boldfaced racial discrimination and stereotyping. But Cordan never stopped fighting to discover who he was. He joined the US military, where he became a leader, and he was later reunited with his birth family. Through all the challenges, Cordan never stopped fighting. He’s a living example of the kind of resilience that only shows up in a life beset by extraordinary challenges. And that’s why they call him “The Comeback Kid." Cordan’s voice, life, and mission are all about giving children hope. Hope for a brighter future, and the tools to see their life in new ways… today. For adults like Cordan who have a traumatic story, Cordan’s life and message show that it’s never too late to manifest the fearless imaginings of their childhood. Cordan James Haveron is a motivational speaker, life coach, and the founder of The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program. Influenced by the WhyTry Program, he uses WhyTry today to support biological and adoptive families, veterans, and mental health professionals.

    54 min
  3. 202 Dr Allison Farrington

    04/07/2022

    202 Dr Allison Farrington

    Dr Allison Farrington is the Principal of the Research and Service High School. She believes that strong community-school relationships are essential to academic and civic achievement. She navigated her school through the pandemic, where she faced food shortages and unprecedented challenges. Dr Farrington empowers students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Control, Optimism, Resilience, and Empowerment are her school’s CORE values. And she’s no stranger to adversity… Discover Allison’s story of resilience.

    59 min
  4. 201 Laze Elliott - Homeless to Multi-Platinum

    02/24/2022

    201 Laze Elliott - Homeless to Multi-Platinum

    Laze Elliot is a pioneering icon in the Hip Hop and R&B worlds and on the international touring stage. Laze e Laze, as he is known, has sold over 25 million records, collaborating with many giants in the recording industry. Not only is Laze a multi-platinum producer, but he’s also a media and marketing executive. Laze recently founded Taylos Media which serves as a platform to advance children in the 21st century with new technology in Media Production, and he serves on the board of The Off School Grounds Coalition.

    1h 11m
  5. 28 John Harrell: From the Heart

    08/05/2021

    28 John Harrell: From the Heart

    John Harrell manages a successful business, writes a blog, and regularly engages in public speaking. His audiences include corporations, trade associations, college students and incarcerated children-truly a "captive" audience. He encourages all to pursue their callings and not trade their potential for the security of a paycheck. John is a fortunate survivor of childhood physical and emotional abuse. Because of his upbringing, Harrell is able to connect with struggling children, offering hope to kids, reminding them their futures are not limited by their circumstances. Everyone has the power within to break the generational malady of abuse and live a full life. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Rachel's Challenge, the largest program in the world which focuses on kindness and compassion. Named for Rachel Joy Scott, the first child killed at Columbine High School, Rachel's Challenge reaches 2 million people per year in 40 countries. John lives in Austin, Texas and is the proud father of two sons.

    1h 1m

  6. 07/31/2021

    027 Deneise McKesey - Financial Literacy

    With over fifteen years of experience in Retail and Investment Banking along with ten years as a Mortgage Underwriter and her astute acumen of how financial institutions evaluate applicants, Deneise is regarded as one of the best in her business. She graduated Summa Cum Laude at Iona College where she received her bachelor’s in Business Administration and MBA with a concentration in Financial Management. Deneise McKesey is the CEO and founder of Focused Solutions Services, Inc and Pristine Score, a financial literacy and credit repair firm. She believes that financial literacy is an essential aspect everyone should possess and even more important in today’s fast-paced economy. Beyond credit coaching, Deneise emphasizes building financial literacy among her clients which, in turn, allows them the ability to enjoy the benefits of achieving short and long-term financial goals. Her goal is to create sustainable financial resilience. Deneise’s success has been featured in the publications, New York Wire, New York Weekly, The American Reporter, US News and The Chicago Journal. Deneise McKesey is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor who provides financial literacy workshops, keynote speaking, and program development in her local community of New York, New York. She also serves groups across the United States that are looking to build financial education programming that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of participants. Over the last five years, Deneise has been involved in presenting financial education programming. Her passion is to help young adults and adults gain the skills they need to be self-sufficient and feel more secure with their personal finances. Deneise is a business woman and a serial entrepreneur. Her catalogue of business ventures continues to grow. She is a co-founder, of OSG Enterprises LLC, the parent company of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Off School Grounds Coalition, Inc. “OSG”. As the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member of “OSG”, Deneise’s mission is to help educate all youth on the importance of finance; investing and money management through financial literacy concepts. Deneise is a wife and mother of three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys baking and travelling the world with her family.

    54 min
  7. 026 Dennis McKesey: Off School Grounds

    06/24/2021

    026 Dennis McKesey: Off School Grounds

    Discover the story behind on of the most influential movements in education. Dennis McKesey has more than twenty five (25) years of experience in working for private, public and charter schools in New York City. He's a former principal, a graduate of Mercy College, with accreditations in School Administration and Supervision. He's also a graduate of the Columbia University in Business Leadership Development. Dennis is a very passionate educator. He consults nationally with teachers and administrators at schools and districts and has presented at school leadership conferences. Dennis is the founder of Off School Grounds, a virtual hub for dozens of school leaders, from across the nation, where they engage in leadership development and share best practices alongside Entertainment special guests like Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, and Dame Dash.

    58 min
  8. 025 Magdalena Yesil: Turkish Immigrant to Silicon Valley Alpha Girl

    05/24/2021

    025 Magdalena Yesil: Turkish Immigrant to Silicon Valley Alpha Girl

    Magdalena Yesil is a founder, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. She's been active in Silicon Valley for three decades. She was the founding board member and first investor in Salesforce, and she has invested in over 30 companies. Magdalena was a pioneer in the commercialization of the Internet in its early days, helping it move out of the government and university domains and in establishing the infrastructure for e-commerce and financial transaction platforms. She's the author of the book Power Up, and was featured as one of Silicon Valley's "Alpha Girls." She started her career as a semiconductor design engineer at Advanced Micro Devices. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering and Management Science and Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, all from Stanford University.

    1h 18m
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Resilience is a skill. We can learn it. We can help the people we serve to become more resilient. Christian Moore, the author of The Resilience Breakthrough, teams up with filmmaker Dave Biesinger to explore the four sources of resilience. Guests share powerful stories of "flipping the resilience switch" and turning pain into power. Learn to turn your problems into your best friend. Transform life's adversities into opportunities for growth and learning.

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