Sharon Lechter is well-known as an international financial literacy expert. She is a mentor to many, including Debby Montgomery Johnson, and many of her clients/friends call her Mom! She leads her following with personal knowledge and accountability. She teaches with power and grace. Sharon's mission is to see more women in leadership positions in business, in education, and in the community. She inspires us to be the best we can be and she holds us accountable to our commitments. Sharon shares how her Defining Moments as a mother and grandmother and as a CEO of an international organization have created a life of purpose and prosperity.

Excelling in Leadership, Sales and Customer Service: Nancy shares the principles from her book, The One Philosophy. These principles will guide you in bringing more into every area of your life and business. Learn how to be The One and experience the rewards that follow. We will also share Defining Moments from her life that led her out of corporate life into a dream life of working with her two sisters and building up a women's organization that's going global! Yes, Yes, Yes to Women's Prosperity Network!

Grief - an emotion that affects us all but add sudden trauma to it and you have The Perfect Storm. What do three women, of different backgrounds, ages, and living across the US, find they have in common? A sudden death threw them into the Widows Group; Betrayal threw them into the Last one to know group, and raising a family on their own threw them into the Single Moms group. These women didn't ASK to be in any of those groups yet they found themselves putting up the mask and smiling their way through the initiations. Something inside of them decided to STAND UP and then SPEAK UP and then they because THE VOICE of their causes. Strong minds, strong wills, and strong inner fortitude trump their fears, feelings of inadequacies, and hurt hearts. Throwing down their need for Perfect, they have embraced life's curve balls with vulnerability, grace and honesty. Debby, Karen and Ashlee will share with courage their DEFINING MOMENTS and will change their worlds for good.

From a young age we are mystified and entertained by the stories we hear, from fairy tales to folk lore we learn the benefits of creating and telling a story. They allow us to connect, share a part of our past with others, as well as create a sense of meaning about the situations, experiences and circumstances we might find ourselves in. But are we all natural storytellers? For centuries stories have been used to pass important information down from one generation to another, sharing the wisdom, knowledge and inspiration that comes with age and experience. We all have a story within, stories so powerful they can change lives, provide hope and help others move from the darkness into the light. Learn from Kezia how Women of Contribution is rising up around the world as women recognize their gifts and talents and share them through important live changing stories.

Families are important and when something affects one member of the family, it affects them all. Our guests today share at least one DEFINING MOMENT and their experiences with Autism will change your life forever. Each lives with Autism daily. WHAT IS AUTISM? — Autism spectrum disorder, which includes a range of disorders from autism to Asperger syndrome, is a development brain disorder, not a mental illness. Like most children with this developmental brain disorder, the twins were born “perfect,” Candi says. How their lives changed when the boys turned 18 months old will be one of our topics. Sean is young man who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Growing up with Autism was very hard and tiring. He had few friends and many peers would get pleasure and enjoyment in teasing, making fun and even hurting him physically! He now STANDS UP for himself and is sharing his story so the world can understand how incredibly talented and strong he is.

Sammy says: The equation is simple really... Without trust you have no credibility. Without credibility you have no customers. Without customers you have no cashflow and without cashflow you don't have a business. Without a brand you are unrecognisable and without effective marketing you are invisible. All of these parts are super important in your brand building mix, so join Sammy for a transformational journey and be the brand you want to see in the world. Behind the Sammy Blindell BRAND is an incredible woman who has faced challenges since her tender youth. Sammy's DEFINING MOMENTS will have you smiling, tearing up, and STANDING UP for courage and power. Sammy will be joining us from her home in France but we'll be talking about our exciting CHANGEMAKER adventures here in San Diego, CA and Orlando, FL. Don't miss Sammy's tips and tricks for branding yourself and your business. Learn how to go from zero visibility to hero credibility and retain your human side in the process

Finding out your spouse has been unfaithful to you can knock you down like nothing else yet if you are a Strong Woman or a Strong Man then you certainly can't let the world see your hurt and vulnerabilities. You want to scream out WHY and you might say WTF? Our special guest, Kristy Arnett, has faced her own DEFINING MOMENTS and one includes a confession. Join us for a lively discussion about Kristy's WTF moments and how she continues to live a life of joy and purpose in spite of past Moments. Let's find out what it is important to have a vision bigger than ourselves and how becoming a RISK TAKER brings joy where there wasn't any before.

Do you have an EXTRAORDINARY career and get to spend time in the limelight or around those who desire to be famous. Would you want that celebrity life? Our guest, Wali Waiters is a man who has surrounded himself with high achieving entrepreneurs, trainers, and teams and has been honored with 12 Telly Awards for his creativity and outstanding productions. He has spent time with Larry King, Host of In View, and Academy Award winning actor Lou Gossett, Jr. host of The Profiles Series. Today we will uncover Wali's DEFINING MOMENTS which have affected his professional and his personal lives and we'll come out better people for listening to his wisdom. We'll find out if being in the lime light is as good as it looks.

I believe we all came to the planet with skills and talents that are usually hidden under hang-ups or buried in self-doubt. We are all diamonds in the rough or gold being tried in the fire. Life experiences will process us. Every day offers new opportunities to hone our skills and unleash our brilliance. Our Defining Moments help us find our purpose and help us evolve into the leaders we truly deserve and strive to be. Join us as we explore the belief that every one of us has the potential to be wildly successful if we live in purpose, on purpose, for purpose. We will look at simple, practical strategies to “Plug in, Power Up and Push Through to Personal Greatness.”

Defining Moments may involve other people - indeed, they usually do! Trish Carr works with entrepreneurs around the globe and she's seen and heard many types of CEOs, speakers, coaches and mentors stand in front of audiences. Whether on the stage or in the coffee shop, savvy professionals know that it’s critical to make the most of every opportunity to communicate their message. If you want to achieve great things, it takes great determination, courage and a willingness to receive feedback from others who can see the picture from another perspective. Listen to our conversation about her Defining Moments and how they shaped her life and how she uses them positively in the lives of her clients and friends.. Trish motivates you to love the life you live and create a life you love.

Do you have a message to share? What is the unique contribution you are here to provide the world? In what ways are you a Change Maker? How can your family, your community, our world change positively if you were willing to find your Next Edge? Today's show will share stories and ideas that support you to deepen your awareness of your unique gift, expand your connection to self, others and your divine essence, and leave your greatest legacy.

You can have high levels of success and still be unfulfilled and unhappy in life. Christy had the courage to shift from 16 years in a highly successful career in the US Coast Guard into her destiny as an entrepreneur, speaker, radio show host and best selling author.. Trading success for significance where she not only makes an impact in one organization, but with people around the world.

Many of us have something, something we’re hiding, something we’re ashamed of, something that through no fault of our own or through our own making, something that we keep hidden and that, in turn, keeps us hidden, from each other and the world. How I lost a million Dollars on a Dating Service could be the title of my book, but The Woman Behind the Smile is so much more than a catfish story - a term used to refer to someone who creates a false online persona to reel someone into a romantic relationship. Our host, Debby Montgomery Johnson and her special guests, Dr. Jack and Gwen Butz, kick off our show, Defining Moments, in a genuine, heartfelt, family way! Debby's movement, The Woman Behind the Smile, will encourage you to STAND UP in your Power and finding a trusted family member is key.