Living a Purposeful Life: Victoria's Lessons for Inspiration

In this episode of Inspire Your Essence, host Michelle Henderson interviews Amanda Blackwood, a survivor of human trafficking. Amanda shares her personal journey and discusses life post-trauma, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. She also talks about her books, including her autobiography and her cookbook. Amanda also discusses her podcasts, including "The Survivors," where she interviews other authors who have overcome trauma, and "Growth from Darkness," where she explores different trauma reactions. She also has a podcast called "That's a Phobia," where she discusses different phobias, and "Pod Zeal," where she highlights other podcasters and their messages. Amanda emphasizes the importance of seeking information about human trafficking from reputable sources and shares her inspiration statement about forgiveness and breaking free from the chains of abuse. She also reveals her love for the 1940s era and her passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Listeners are encouraged to find their own courage and joy in life.

To reach Amanda go to: 
https://www.facebook.com/AmandaBlackwoodSurvivor
https://detailedpieces.com/

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In this episode of Inspire Your Essence, Michelle Henderson interviews Valeria Elliot, also known as Mrs. V, the storyteller. Valeria shares her personal journey of losing her voice at the age of six due to bullying and regaining it at 23 through her faith. She now uses her voice and the power of storytelling to empower entrepreneurs and help women rediscover their voices. Valeria offers coaching services to help entrepreneurs find their why and craft their personal stories for their businesses. She also hosts a podcast called "Ms. V, the Storyteller" where she invites guests to share their stories. Valeria emphasizes the importance of finding one's voice and encourages women to speak up for themselves. She also discusses the role of storytelling in building connections and trust with others. 

 Valeria's website: https://msvthestoryteller.co

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In this episode of Inspire Your Essence, host Michelle Henderson interviews JJ Geronimo, an award-winning author and tech trailblazer turned lightworker. JJ shares her transformative energy practices and empowering strategies drawn from her 20 years in the tech industry. She discusses her spiritual journey and the importance of aligning with one's life's work. JJ also talks about her third book, "Seeking: 74 Key Findings," which explores the illusion of success, the power of saying no, and the journey to align with one's life's work. She emphasizes the importance of changing one's relationship with money and discusses the concept of whispers and nudges as guidance in life. JJ also shares her YouTube channel, "Together We Seek," where she interviews energy practitioners and shares tools and techniques for spiritual growth. She encourages women to trust the process and embrace the lessons life has to offer.

To reach JJ DiGeronimo go to: https://jjdigeronimo.com/

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In this episode of Inspire Your Essence, host Michelle Henderson interviews June Kay Collins, a resilient soul and master NLP practitioner who turned her personal tragedy of losing her son Caleb into a beacon of hope. June shares her journey of grief and how she found purpose and happiness after her child loss. She discusses the stages of grief, including shock and disbelief, denial and anger, bargaining and depression, loneliness and reflection, reconstruction, and acceptance. June emphasizes the importance of honoring a child's legacy and finding peace while still grieving. She offers support through her Facebook group and private coaching sessions. In five years, June sees herself continuing to help mothers who have lost children, writing more books, and living a beach bum life. The word that best describes Caleb is "amazing" for his strength and happiness despite his challenges.

To reach June go to: 
Website: https://theserenitydreamer.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/theserenitydreamer
FB Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensurvivingchildloss

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During this episode, Michelle Henderson interviews Isabeau Maxwell, a psychic medium and founder of the Sage Method. Isabeau shares her journey of transitioning from a skeptic to a psychic medium after her deceased grandmother appeared to her. She discusses her initial fear and skepticism, as well as the process of scientifically exploring her newfound abilities. Isabeau also talks about her spirit guide, Big Dog, and the inspiration behind starting the Sage Method. She explains that the Sage Method is a seven-week intuitive development course that helps individuals uncover and embrace their intuition. Isabeau also discusses her experiences clearing haunted locations and the importance of allowing spirits to cross over. She emphasizes the power of gratitude and shifting perspectives to inspire and uplift oneself. Finally, Isabeau reveals that if she could meet anyone, it would be Prince, as she is fascinated by his deep creativity and would love to know who he is on a soul level.

To reach Isabeau go to: https://thesagemethod.com/

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In this episode of Michelle's Inspiration Hour, host Michelle Henderson interviews Lindsay Leigh, a certified coach, intuitive reader, hypnosis practitioner, and source energy practitioner. Lindsay shares her journey from being a frightened child with untapped psychic abilities to becoming an empowered adult after a spiritual awakening in 2017. She discusses how she shut down her psychic abilities as a child due to fear and how she eventually embraced them as an adult. Lindsay also talks about her training and the services she offers, including one-on-one coaching, psychic readings, energy work, and hypnosis sessions. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help and guidance from guides and angels and encourages listeners to embrace their own intuitive gifts. Lindsay also shares her vision of doing more speaking engagements in the future. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Lindsay for support and guidance on their own spiritual journeys.

To reach Lindsay Leigh go to: https://www.lindsaylee.com

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The podcast episode features Michelle Henderson interviewing Paul Granger, an ambassador of Christ with two decades of ministry experience. Granger hosts the podcast "Where Did You See God?" which explores the intersection of faith and life. In the conversation, Granger discusses the concept of being an ambassador of Christ and how it goes beyond mere representation to impacting daily life decisions. He shares personal experiences, including losing his job and finding his primary role as an ambassador of Christ. Granger emphasizes the importance of actively listening to God and understanding His voice.

The discussion delves into the challenges of defining success through God's lens, persevering through hardships, and seeking God daily. Granger highlights the need to represent Christ in every moment, acknowledging the difficulties in consciously doing so. The conversation also addresses the issue of church hurt and trauma, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and responding to the pain caused by religious entities.

Granger talks about prayer, emphasizing that it is communication with God and not just a means to obtain things. He shares personal experiences of God's provision and guidance through prayer, acknowledging that prayer is a powerful tool for deepening one's relationship with God.

The podcast, "Where Did You See God?" is described as providing authentic, accessible spaces to process God, whether through personal reflections or guest interviews. Granger expresses the intention to create an atmosphere where individuals can ask hard questions, sit with difficult topics, and build spiritual connections.

Towards the end, the conversation touches on Granger's multiple books, with a focus on "God Won't Provide." Despite the challenge of picking a favorite, he notes that this book holds significance due to its recurring theme in his life and the struggles within the church to fully grasp the concept of God's provision.

Overall, the episode covers themes of faith, representation of Christ in daily life, prayer, church hurt, and the purpose of Granger's podcast and books in creating authentic spaces for spiritual exploration.

 To reach Paul go to: https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/

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In this interview, Michelle Henderson speaks with Terre Short, author of the book "Words We Choose," about the power of words and how they can impact our lives. They discuss the importance of both the words we speak out loud and the words we think internally, as well as the impact of words on our relationships, work, and overall well-being. Short emphasizes the need for self-awareness and emotional intelligence when choosing our words, and offers advice on how to change negative self-talk into positive affirmations. They also touch on the topic of grieving and the importance of choosing the right words to support someone who is going through a loss. Short shares insights from her business, Thriving Leader Collaborative, which focuses on the intersection of well-being and leadership. The interview concludes with a discussion on the belief in aliens and an inspirational message about the power of listening and asking open-ended questions.

 To reach Terre go to : 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terreshort/
Website: https://www.thrivingleadercollaborative.com/
E-mail: terre@thrivinglc.com

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Rachel Birch, the host of the podcast "Love Before 100," joins Michelle Henderson for a conversation about relationships and finding oneself. Rachel shares her journey of leaving her career as a lawyer and discovering her passion for comedy and entertainment. She also discusses the inspiration behind her podcast and the lessons she has learned about love and relationships. Rachel emphasizes the importance of self-work and enjoying life while waiting for a relationship to unfold. She encourages listeners to have faith and trust that everything is always working out for them. The episode concludes with Rachel sharing her favorite movie, "Love Actually," and providing her contact information for listeners to reach out to her.

To reach Rachel go to: https://www.instagram.com/lovebefore100/

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In this episode of Inspire Your Essence, Michelle Henderson interviews Ashton Rodeniser, a creative entrepreneur and founder of Mind Eye Creative. They discuss the power of visual note-taking and how it can enhance learning and communication. Ashton shares her inspiration behind starting Mind Eye Creative and how her background in communication and love for art led her to this field. She emphasizes that visual note-taking doesn't require artistic talent and can be a simple and effective tool for anyone to use. Ashton also talks about her Sketch Note School, where she teaches people how to incorporate visual elements into their note-taking. She encourages listeners to trust their intuition and experiment in their creative endeavors. The episode concludes with a discussion about Ashton's favorite subject, which is music, and her current pursuit of learning to play the bagpipes. Listeners are directed to visit Sketch Note School or Mind Eye Creative's website for more information.

https://www.mindseyecreative.ca/ (Minds Eye Creative)
https://sketchnote.school/ (Sketch Note School) 

Thank you so much for listening! To view all of the episodes on video, go to Michelle Henderson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michellesinspirationhour