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16/06/2025
Discover how Mario Wissa transformed from a confused teenager in Cairo to a published author and military veteran in Nashville. His remarkable story showcases the power of resilience as he overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and personal obstacles to build a meaningful life in the United States.
Through tears and determination, Mario mastered English, served in the military, and eventually published three books. His journey took unexpected turns, from working in IT at Expedia to trading stocks, and ultimately led him on a spiritual quest across Asia. This five-year exploration taught him the profound difference between "filling our pockets" and "filling our hearts."
Mario breaks down human motivation into four categories, exploring how our subconscious drives shape our actions and life choices. His insights on gratitude and self-awareness, gained through his diverse experiences, offer valuable lessons for anyone facing life's challenges.
🎧 Listen to this episode to discover how one man's journey from Cairo to Nashville became a testament to the power of perseverance and personal growth.
16/06/2025
Discover how Mario Wissa transformed from a confused teenager in Cairo to a published author and military veteran in Nashville. His remarkable story showcases t
10/06/2025
Deborah Rudell's remarkable journey from spiritual betrayal to profound healing captivates in this powerful episode. After experiencing the shocking revelation of her spiritual teacher's public deception at the Rajneesh Param community, Deborah embarked on a transformative path that led her to Kauai's healing shores.
Through the meditative process of rebuilding an old boat – sanding, varnishing, and connecting with the ocean – she discovered a tangible path to healing. Her story weaves through the challenges of single motherhood, two divorces, and the complex dynamics of community living, all while emphasizing the vital role of perspective in navigating life's upheavals.
Now sharing her experiences through her memoir "Grit and Grace," Deborah's journey illuminates the delicate balance between spiritual growth and practical wisdom. Her transformation speaks to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the courage to rebuild one's life after disillusionment.
Join us for this inspiring conversation about finding freedom, healing, and purpose through life's most challenging moments. Listen now to discover how one woman's journey from spiritual crisis to self-discovery can illuminate your own path forward.
10/06/2025
Deborah Rudell's remarkable journey from spiritual betrayal to profound healing captivates in this powerful episode. After experiencing the shocking revelation
02/06/2025
Discover the extraordinary story of Gina Economopoulos, who transformed profound loss into a mission of healing. After losing her mother at 22, Gina's search for meaning led her to spend 12 years in a convent, only to face rejection and a subsequent battle with alcoholism. Her remarkable journey takes unexpected turns, from serving as a Franciscan nun to finding love, confronting addiction, and ultimately becoming an end-of-life doula.
Through raw vulnerability, Gina shares how she navigated grief, faith crisis, and addiction to emerge stronger. Now celebrating 10 years of sobriety, she reveals how Alcoholics Anonymous and a renewed relationship with God helped her rediscover her authentic self. Her story beautifully illustrates how life's darkest moments can become stepping stones to purpose and healing.
Don't miss this powerful episode that explores themes of resilience, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of embracing our struggles. Tune in to hear how one woman's journey from loss to liberation can inspire your own path to healing and self-discovery.
02/06/2025
Discover the extraordinary story of Gina Economopoulos, who transformed profound loss into a mission of healing. After losing her mother at 22, Gina's search fo
31/05/2025
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Andy reflects on the lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, highlighting her resilience as a foundational influence in his life.
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his understanding of resilience. Through his journey, Andy has not only thrived but also aims to empower others with his insights shared in his book, "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback."
Drawing from his book "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback," Andy reveals his groundbreaking "15 breakthrough beliefs" that helped him navigate life's darkest moments.At the heart of Andy's philosophy lies the powerful notion that "no one outruns the universe" - a principle that encourages taking personal responsibility while letting go of blame. Through his mother's battle with cancer and his own health challenges, Andy learned that resilience isn't just about surviving; it's about transforming pain into purpose.
The conversation looks deep into the importance of building a supportive community and finding meaning in everyday acts of courage. Andy's unique perspective on finding the "chewy nougat" of opportunity within every challenge offers a fresh take on dealing with life's obstacles.
Ready to transform your own setbacks into comebacks? Tune in to this inspiring episode that proves resilience isn't just about bouncing back - it's about bouncing forward.
31/05/2025
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhoo
31/05/2025
A Journey of Transformation of a Resilience Champion w/ Andy Campbell
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Andy reflects on the lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, highlighting her resilience as a foundational influence in his life.
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his understanding of resilience. Through his journey, Andy has not only thrived but also aims to empower others with his insights shared in his book, "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback."
31/05/2025
The Power of Perseverance in Overcoming Trauma w/ Andy Campbell
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Andy reflects on the lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, highlighting her resilience as a foundational influence in his life.
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his understanding of resilience. Through his journey, Andy has not only thrived but also aims to empower others with his insights shared in his book, "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback."
31/05/2025
The Greatest Lesson Learned Through Trials and Tribulations w/ Andy Campbell
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Andy reflects on the lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, highlighting her resilience as a foundational influence in his life.
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his understanding of resilience. Through his journey, Andy has not only thrived but also aims to empower others with his insights shared in his book, "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback."
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In 2013, Ronica Jacobs took an assessment that changed her life. While in nonprofit management she was directed to take the Strengthsfinder assessment offered by Gallup. She was introduced to her Top 5 strengths. Knowing her Top 5 strengths that were uniquely hers and the likelihood that the same exact Top 5 was a 1:33,000,000 chance was astounding information. She studied her strengths profile and put her strengths to work. She has strived in the field of education by inspiring students and teachers to be their best selves in every possible way. Ronica has over fifteen years of experience in the field of education and has educated all ages from early childhood to adults. For ten years she owned an educational company that provided academic tutorial services and college planning advice for students and their parents.
When working with individuals, Ronica delivers a personable and insightful approach to each coaching session, quickly enabling clients to discover their core strengths and talents and how to work towards using these effectively and productively every day. Ronica helps each individual to find and own their unique contribution - to not just their team and their workplace but also to their friendships, family and community. They can then use and aim this knowledge and understanding towards a more rewarding professional and personal life.
When working with teams, Ronica focuses on the premise that each team member has a unique set of strengths to contribute to the overall success of the team. Ronica facilitates engaging team coaching sessions that work towards a proven improvement in engagement and productivity. These sessions help team members to fully appreciate one another and bring out the best in each other on a daily basis. After all, there’s strength in numbers. Once the Team Strengths Dynamics are understood and appreciated, and this knowledge is embedded into the culture of the team, there are no limits to the productivity and gains they can achieve.
Ronica is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and Concordia University-Austin. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University-Portland. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has a mission to inspire the world’s leaders to focus on what their employees do right instead of what they do wrong. She resides in Richmond, TX with her husband and three sons.
Ronica’s Top 5: Achiever, Activator, Competition, Input, Strategic
