Awaken Hope

Coach Teon Singletary is a Mindset Expert, inspirational leadership speaker, and decorated military officer with over 25 years of leadership experience.

A 12x bestselling author, he speaks to organizations, youth, teams, and community groups on resilience, leadership, and turning challenges into growth. His engaging, story-driven approach equips audiences with practical tools to lead themselves and others with confidence and purpose.

Frequently recommended for opening sessions, youth summits, leadership retreats, and inspiration-driven events, Coach Teon empowers leaders to rise, lead, and use their voice. This commitment to excellence is why he is known as the...

AWARD WINNING PODCAST - The “Awakenings In Real Life” podcast with Dan Cohen as host tells inspiring stories of transformation, meaning and hope. While we typically think of an Awakening as a “Getting Up” or “Spiritual” or “Religious” in nature, an “Awakening” is also an awareness, recognition or realization of something. Host Dan Cohen will share stories of people awakening and then triumphing over bullying, addiction, disability, illness, trauma, loss, near death experiences and more.

AWARD WINNING BOOK - Based in New York, Dan Cohen is a storyteller, podcaster, speaker, and entrepreneur who found unexpected meaning in his father’s journey...

AWARD WINNING PODCAST - The “Awakenings In Real Life” podcast with Dan Cohen as host tells inspiring stories of transformation, meaning and hope. While we typically think of an Awakening as a “Getting Up” or “Spiritual” or “Religious” in nature, an “Awakening” is also an awareness, recognition or realization of something. Host Dan Cohen will share stories of people awakening and then triumphing over bullying, addiction, disability, illness, trauma, loss, near death experiences and more.

AWARD WINNING BOOK - Based in New York, Dan Cohen is a storyteller, podcaster, speaker, and entrepreneur who found unexpected meaning in his father’s journey...

Ann Kelley is an author, speaker, and former corporate executive with more than twenty years of leadership experience in complex organizations. She holds an MBA and professional credentials, including CPA and CFP, along with additional certifications that have shaped her practical approach to systems, leadership, and human behavior.

Ann believes no one is ordinary. We are layered, capable, and original, even when life tries to place us into neat categories or point us toward choices that do not reflect who we are.

Her work explores the often-unseen systems that shape our lives. Family...

LINDSAY MANFREDI IS ... 

... a musician, international bestselling author, speaker, inspirational life coach, and truth-teller with a passion for helping others come home to themselves. Best known as the bassist for the multi awarded, rock band, Cold - with two gold albums under their belt - Lindsay has spent her life on stages and in the trenches - searching, stumbling, healing, and rising.

She is the author of Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery, and her follow-up, The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, is a reclamation story for anyone w...

Welcome to The Awaken Hope Show. I'm Kandiee Campbell, your host, and I'm here with my Guest, Nikki Golly talking about “How to be Healthy with Holidays”. 

About Nikki Golly:

Nikki Golly is a nutritionist and health coach focusing on helping adults with food sensitivities and constipation. She is on a mission to help families experience the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. She silently suffered from constipation for 27 years before she figured out how to heal herself and she wants to ensure others don’t have to endure agony like she did. ...

J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a passion. It’s a compass. A sanctuary. A way to make sense of the chaos. 

In 2019, Shaw was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, a turning point that brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling “too much” or “too different.” Her intense focus, emotio...

Anne Rajoo is a productivity mentor based in Mauritius. She works with founders and teams to redesign how their work actually flows — so they can do more of what matters without burning out or overcomplicating things. Through her Peaceful Productivity® approach and PEACE framework, she helps women entrepreneurs build businesses that feel as good as they perform. German-born with a very island mindset, she has a talent for making sustainable work feel simple.

Website: https://www.annerajoo.com

Dr. Lewis Meline

I began my education in nutrition, exercise, and weight loss while serving in the United States Air Force nearly fifty years ago. Like many other military personnel (and civilians for that matter), I was very overweight and out-of-shape. It really bothered me to be like this, so I began to study everything that I could find to help me lose weight and get in better shape, eventually deciding to lift weights.​

Many different athlete and other diets were used over the years. They included very high protein intake and a var...

After all, you know it’s not just about money…Leisa shares...

After working on the relationship I had with myself for over 20 years and then bringing these discoveries back into my relationship with money, I came to realize how common it is for many of us to get confused about what it means to truly value ourselves.

More common than not, we believe our value comes from external sources like money, relationships, and beauty.

However, this isn’t really what causes true self-value. Instead it comes from inside and no amount...

Morgan Gutierrez is a highly sought after speaker and certified DreamBuilder coach with the Life Mastery Institute the premier global training centre for transformational coaching. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers build their dreams, accelerate results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives through clarity, structure, and execution.

With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a professional background in education, and certification as a Life Mastery Consultant, Morgan brings both academic insight and real-world impact to her clients. She launched and scaled a real estate business focused on helping families transition from foreclosure to...

Misti McCloud is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and women’s empowerment leader who helps women move through overwhelm, burnout, and life transitions by reconnecting to their bodies and reframing mindset patterns. Her approach bridges physical and mental well-being, offering practical, compassionate strategies that support healing, resilience, and renewed personal agency. Shaped by both professional training and her own lived experience—including losing over 100 pounds—she understands how stress and emotional load show up physically. Misti helps women release all-or-nothing thinking and make sustainable shifts that build clarity, strength, and confidence so they can move forward with p...

Elena Sophia Ruiz is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, negotiator, human resources consultant and a curious conversationalist with more than 35 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations through complex professional and personal challenges. Her background includes payroll, human resources, compliance, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership development, and human behavior, giving her a unique, well-rounded perspective on problem solving, decision-making and relationships. 

She is the founder of United Payroll & HR Services, Elena Sophia Life Balance, and The Alternative HR Solution—organizations created to support leaders through practical strategy, communication, and clarity in both business and lif...

Meet Lori M. Kendall

Lori M. Kendall is a writer, grief navigator, and advocate for healing through reflection and creative expression. Drawing on her experiences in military life and the loss of her son, she helps individuals and couples navigate grief with honesty, courage, and compassion. As the founder of Reflective Roots Coaching, Lori blends lived wisdom with reflective practices to support others in finding strength, meaning, and hope after loss.

“It wasn’t me leading...

About David

David was in the first generation within his family to attend college. Prior to this, his father and uncles worked in semi-skilled occupations. His father retired from the same position after holding it for more than 25 years. Therefore, he knew very little about how to choose a professional career path. he learned through trial and error that he had a fascination with psychology, which led him to the field he's in today. 

David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Pi...

Samuel G. Abrams, Experienced Spiritual Teacher, Tarot and Pendulum Reader and Energy Healer since 1977

Favorite offerings- Everyone is Psychic-a simple, straight forward intro, Tarot Demystified- How and Why it Works and Spotting Scammers, Psychic Protection- all aspects including Cleansing, Wards, Shields, Curses, …., Manifestation- Positive Thinking is Not Enough. I am an Energy Healer, a Wiccan (from 1989) and Buddhist (since 1974) and can also offer classes in these areas. Multiple posts on this site.

I have done over 4000 readings on relationships, career, health, etc.

Teaching and readings can be done in person or on...

Jason Hallenborg is an award-winning author, pilot, and content creator focused on grief, healing, and personal growth. After losing his father nearly eight years ago, Jason began writing as a way to process loss and preserve the legacy they shared together. That journey eventually led to the publication of his memoir.

Today, Jason shares messages about grief, purpose, storytelling, and moving forward after loss through writing, interviews, and online content.

Website:

https://jasonhallenborg.com

Christina Tracy Stein is an international speaker and coach who specializes in  teaching people how to unlock their potential, establish work-life balance, and  cultivate meaningful relationships. She is dedicated to empowering men and  women to lead passionate, authentic lives and knows that achieving success in  life is not just about financial wealth and security, but that people at their core  also want to have meaningful relationships from the boardroom to the bedroom. 

Her work focuses on teaching practical steps that show people how to transform  their potential into a successful career. She teaches techniques to create...

Meet Edwina

Edwina Perkins is an advocate for inclusive storytelling and a champion of diverse voices in Christian publishing. She serves as Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, where she also coordinates Mentoring Moments and manages Sensitivity Between the Lines.

A long-term member of Word Weavers International, Edwina now serves on its advisory board, as well as on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) advisory board, where she previously served as Emerging Leader Coordinator.

An award-winning writer and experienced educator, Edwina is also a speaker, freelance editor, mentor...

Milly Gonzalez

Visionary CEO at JC Contractors Group | Business Growth & Leadership Consultant | Speaker | Host of The Miracle in You | Helping Founders Build Structure, Accountability and Sustainable Growth.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gonzalez-4a139928/

Jeffrey Allen: My Purpose, Passion, and Mission

“It isn't what we do that makes us great, it's how we do it.”

 Over the years, I've tried on many philosophies, and I've played many roles — father, son, husband... outdoor enthusiast, intuitive, engineer... healer, student, teacher... speaker, author, employee and entrepreneur.

My pursuit has always been to become a better person, to do positive things in the world, to have great achievements, and to help others. I've chased these dreams with all my heart.

Yet, looking back, I can see that I somet...

CRISTIN KAMPSNIDER

Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Cristin joined the Gary Sinise Foundation in May 2014, bringing with her a profound dedication to service, deeply rooted in her upbringing in a military family—her father proudly served 22 years in the Air Force. Her call to serve was magnified following the September 11 attacks, leading her to an unexpected turn from a college path with an Air Force ROTC scholarship to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Correspondent. Her military journey took her from boot camp at Parris Island to Marine Co...

Dr. Lewis Meline

I began my education in nutrition, exercise, and weight loss while serving in the United States Air Force nearly fifty years ago. Like many other military personnel (and civilians for that matter), I was very overweight and out-of-shape. It really bothered me to be like this, so I began to study everything that I could find to help me lose weight and get in better shape, eventually deciding to lift weights.​

Many different athlete and other diets were used over the years. They included very high protein intake and a var...

Melanie Smithson, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, CHt 

Melanie Smithson, MA, DMT, LPC, CHt holds a Master's degree from Naropa University in Somatic Psychology and taught in the department for many years. She is the author of the award-winning book, Stress Free in 30 Seconds: A Slightly Irreverent Approach to Navigating Life's Challenges. Her orientation is towards incorporating the wisdom of the body into therapy sessions, as well as releasing emotions that may have gotten caught in the body. Physical ailments are often connected to buried emotions and will shift as the emotions shift. She is a Dance Mo...

Rosslyn Castro is a visionary leader and the driving force behind The Inspired Journal. With a deep-seated commitment to inspire and empower individuals, Rosslyn utilizes the power of impactful storytelling and community engagement to connect with others and foster positive change.

Armed with a Master’s degree in Business and Marketing, along with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership, Rosslyn blends her academic background with practical expertise. She has crafted the blueprint and strategy for The Inspired Journal, propelling its mission forward and solidifying its presence as a significant player in the media industry.

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Welcome to The Awaken Hope Show. I'm Kandiee Campbell, your host, and I'm here with my Guest, Nikki Golly talking about “Tips for Boosting Your Immunity”. 

About Nikki Golly:

Nikki Golly is a nutritionist and health coach focusing on helping adults with food sensitivities and constipation. She is on a mission to help families experience the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. She silently suffered from constipation for 27 years before she figured out how to heal herself and she wants to ensure others don’t have to endure agony like she did. She...

After all, you know it’s not just about money…Leisa shares...

After working on the relationship I had with myself for over 20 years and then bringing these discoveries back into my relationship with money, I came to realize how common it is for many of us to get confused about what it means to truly value ourselves.

More common than not, we believe our value comes from external sources like money, relationships, and beauty.

However, this isn’t really what causes true self-value. Instead it comes from inside and no amount...

Meet Dr. Molda

Dr. Molda is a licensed chiropractor and has had a functional wellness practice for more than 20 years. In 2021, he got severely sick from black mold, Covid, parasites, Lyme and numerous bacterial Infections.  After 4 years of struggling with his health, he was finally able to fully heal and is now sharing his life-changing protocols with his patients.

Website: https://drmolda.com

Kandiee Talks About Trust

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to sh...

Jen currently wears many hats: as a pastor, event speaker, author, high school para, and substitute teacher. She strives to bring people closer to Jesus while encouraging them to not take themselves too seriously. Wherever you hear laughter, you’ll usually find Jen. Give her chocolate, coffee, or a hooded sweatshirt and you’ll quickly become her new “favorite” which is a prestigious however fickle title to hold.

She’s been a credentialed minister for 14 years, she holds a Masters of Arts through Kairos University, and she has also acquired her Assemblies of God Coaching Credential. She has author...

Erotic Bliss

TantraNova’s workshops and online programs teach couples and singles how to amplify joy, pleasure, and creativity in their lives and relationships. 

In a safe, respectful (no nudity) environment, you will be introduced to cutting-edge principles and inspiring tantric practices that will bring deep love and lasting intimacy into your life. Explore the wisdom of Tantra Yoga, also called the Yoga of Love, and feel intimately alive in an ever-present state of love.

Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted more than te...

Britta Eskey is the co-founder of COR, a transformational organization devoted to helping people move through the initiations that fundamentally change the trajectory of a human life. Since 1997, COR has offered immersive workshops, leadership trainings, and guided experiences for men and women who sense that surface-level healing and self-improvement are no longer enough — and who are ready to enter the deeper work of initiation, profound connection to self, others, and the Sacred, and sustainable inner change.

Drawing from more than 40 years of experience integrating psychology, spirituality, Family Constellation Work, expressive arts, emotional healing, and leadership de...

Renée Jones spent 40 years on the Diet Yo-Yo learning every diet – and every cheat -- before overcoming emotional/stress eating to reach and maintain her goal since 2012.

She has a Master’s degree in Counseling, a Clinical Residency, and training in contemporary models of care. She has a book: What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating and a TEDx talk.

Link: https://www.reneejonesinternational.com

Ben Leman is a businessman, rancher, and fourth-generation Texan whose appetite for adventure has carried him from the remote wilderness of Alaska to elk hunts in the mountain West and travels across the globe. A licensed pilot and lifelong explorer, Ben is of proud Scottish descent and has spent years studying the fierce clashes between Highland clans—research that inspired the heart of his debut novel, Between the Tines. His pursuit of authenticity has taken him to many of the very locations in Scotland featured in the book.

Guided by a deep love of country an...

Patrick Sangimino was an award-winning journalist for more than four decades at newspapers in California and throughout the Midwest before retiring in 2024. He covered the National Football League for eight seasons and eventually moved back and forth between news and sports departments as a columnist and editor.

Born in San Francisco, raised miles away in Pacifica, a blue-collar ocean town of 39,000, and educated at San Jose State University, Sangimino worked his way through college by free-lancing high school sporting events for the San Mateo Times. He got his first job as a sports editor of...

Darlene Lekowski is an author, speaker, advocate, but most importantly, a survivor.

Forced to hide the secret of her childhood trauma for more than fifty years, Darlene is now speaking out. Her message is one of resiliency and healing, and her intention is to use her voice to help others find theirs.

As a child, Darlene was sexually assaulted by her two eldest brothers.

The youngest of five children, Darlene grew up in a Midwestern town amongst the country club crowd where...

Music as Medicine and The Healing Power of Sound

Jeralyn Glass is one of the foremost leaders in the world of holistic healing through music as medicine, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, and author of “Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music.”

In her book, “Sacred Vibrations” (Hay House), Jeralyn shows that music isn’t just an art form - it is the universal language soothing our souls, healing our wounds, and lifting our spirits. 

“More than mere melodies, music is a po...