In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 5th, we teamed up with our friends at Pevonia and asked their Facebook followers to tell us about their Survivor Heroes. In less than a two-week time-frame, we received dozens of nominations and read many incredible stories about strong women and men who defeated the odds…
Debbie Melnick: Mama, Founder + CEO of Debbie Lynn, Inc, Friend, Daughter, Sister, Aunt + Fiancé. What have you overcome? I woke up on February 14, 2005 and my life would never be the same. I could not see. After rushing to the ER, a spinal tap, an MRI, a CAT scan, blood work, numerous assessments,…
Adriana Cataño: Daughter, Friend, Sister, Actress, TV Host, Voice Over Talent, Mentor + Favorite Title of All: Gaby’s Mom. What have you overcome? I have overcome many obstacles in my life. My parents divorced when I was only two years old and my mom raised me as a single mom. We overcame poverty and moving around…
You might have the dream of working in a high paid job doing something that you love. Or, something that you’re at least interested in. It’s a lot better than working for hours a day on a job that you don’t care about and have very little enjoyment for. But the only way to get…
Chris Mcmahan: Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend + Redeemed Child. Victory can be multifaceted—we can win a battle or we can win the war. I don’t know about you, but I want to win the war! When God gave me victory over depression, it wasn’t a temporary happiness dependant on my circumstances; but a radical heart…
Adaris Rivera: Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Volunteer, Missionary, Student. To come: Christian Counselor. What have you overcome? There’s a quote that has been very dear to my heart for many years, “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” In the last eight years, I have overcome cancer three…
Tara Middleton: Dream Coach, Motivational Speaker, Minister, Writer, Daughter, Sister, Mentor, Friend, Mom to One of Her Students. What have you overcome? I have overcame many challenges in my life. I had to put my senior year of college on hold to be a primary caregiver to a terminally ill parent. After losing my mother from cancer,…
Andrea Ocampo: Sports Reporter, Daughter, Friend + Mentor What have you overcome? I’ve always struggled with anxiety. I knew this would hinder my work as a sports reporter so I knew I had to address this issue and make sure it wouldn’t dictate my future and what I had to offer. It has always been a matter of…
Is it your dream to start your own book publishing company? It doesn’t have to be a dream for much longer; why not make it into a reality? Not long ago, people thought the publishing world might suffer because of the internet. But, this hasn’t really proven to be the case. There are plenty of…
Cultural trips are becoming increasingly popular. Cheap flights and varied accommodation make it easier to experience different places and cultures. Social media and online reviews ensure we’re informed about places of interest. If you’re thinking about organizing a cultural trip, here are some simple steps to make your planning a success. Do Your Research Prepare…
