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12/08/2025
Discover how Ilene Marcus transformed generational trauma into personal power in this compelling episode. Growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors taught her to stay small, but life had bigger plans. Despite facing rare cancer, personal betrayals, and childhood challenges, Ilene emerged as a successful author and inventor through remarkable resilience and unexpected humor.
The conversation delves deep into how historical trauma shapes our perspectives and the vital importance of building a supportive community for healing. Dr. Ro and Ilene explore the transformative power of service to others, with Ilene sharing her four-step formula for building resilience: give, grow, and confront mistakes with self-compassion.
Through touching stories about meaningful mentors like Mrs. Morris and Deb Kaufman, Ilene illustrates how finding your "tribe" can change everything. Her journey proves that while trauma may be part of your story, it doesn't have to define your ending.
Ready to transform your own challenges into stepping stones? Listen to this powerful episode about finding joy amid adversity and building unshakeable resilience.
08/08/2025
Discover how Dr. Ravi Iyer transformed his unique perspective on ADHD from a perceived limitation into a powerful cognitive advantage. In this captivating episo
07/08/2025
Discover how Dr. Ravi Iyer transformed his unique perspective on ADHD from a perceived limitation into a powerful cognitive advantage. In this captivating episode of Lifejacked, Dr. Iyer shares his remarkable journey from India to Harvard Medical School, while offering groundbreaking insights into neurodiversity and personal growth.
Drawing from his own experiences with Asperger's and ADHD, Dr. Iyer explains how these conditions, when properly managed, can become extraordinary assets. He introduces innovative concepts like intentional focus and breath-watching techniques, demonstrating how ancient wisdom can address modern challenges.
Key highlights:
-Reframing ADHD as enhanced cognitive ability
-The power of intentional focus and mindfulness
-Building resilience through perspective shifts
-Integrating Eastern and Western approaches to wellness
-Creating inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals
Don't miss this transformative conversation that challenges conventional perspectives on neurodiversity and offers practical strategies for turning challenges into opportunities. Tune in to learn how you can harness your unique cognitive strengths and achieve extraordinary success.
*Forgive the bad video feed on my end, there was a storm happening while I was recording. 😩
07/08/2025
Discover how Dr. Ravi Iyer transformed his unique perspective on ADHD from a perceived limitation into a powerful cognitive advantage. In this captivating episode of Lifejacked, Dr. Iyer shares his remarkable journey from India to Harvard Medical School, while offering groundbreaking insights into neurodiversity and personal growth.
*Forgive the bad video feed on my end, there was a storm while I was recording. 😔
04/08/2025
Discover how Dr. Cali Estes transformed from being homeless twice to becoming a renowned transformational coach and founder of Sober On Demand. With just $300 in her bank account, she took a leap of faith that led to landing her first $2,500 client within 24 hours.
Known as the "female Dr. Drew," Cali breaks barriers in the male-dominated addiction treatment field while staying true to her authentic self. Her innovative approach focuses on addressing the root causes of addiction, considering genetic, chemical, social, and behavioral factors.
Dr. Estes' story proves that childhood challenges can fuel extraordinary success. By age 30, she had achieved what many thought impossible, including financial prosperity and creating a loving home. Today, she maintains balance through fitness, music, and self-care while helping others overcome their struggles.
🎧 Tune in to hear how one woman's journey from rock bottom to remarkable success can inspire your own transformation. Her story proves that with resilience and determination, any obstacle can become a stepping stone to greatness.
04/08/2025
Discover how Dr. Cali Estes transformed from being homeless twice to becoming a renowned transformational coach and founder of Sober On Demand. With just $300 i
29/07/2025
Discover how a health crisis became the wake-up call that transformed one woman's life from overwhelmed mother to empowered motivational speaker. In this powerful episode of Lifejacked, Dr. Ro speaks with Brooke DeBoer who shares her raw and inspiring journey through toxic relationships, bullying, and the challenges of single motherhood.
Learn how Brooke's "year of you" philosophy revolutionized her approach to self-care through therapy, journaling, and mindfulness practices. She reveals how motherhood became both her greatest challenge and catalyst for personal growth, leading her to write "Living the Free Life" and support her husband's racing dreams through their show "Fast Life."
Key takeaways:
- The power of viewing setbacks as opportunities
- Essential self-care practices for busy caregivers
- Building supportive relationships
- Finding strength through faith and vulnerability
- Balancing family duties with personal well-being
Ready to transform your own story of struggle into one of strength? This episode offers practical tools and heartfelt inspiration for anyone seeking positive change. Tune in to discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to your most authentic and fulfilling life.
28/07/2025
Discover how a health crisis became the wake-up call that transformed one woman's life from overwhelmed mother to empowered motivational speaker. In this powerf
21/07/2025
Phillip Quinones shares the profound impact of his mother Lydia's sacrifices, revealing how her pursuit of education and unconditional love built the foundation for his resilience.
In this powerful episode, Phillip and Dr. Ro challenge stereotypes about single parenting while exploring the complexities of building resilience in romantic relationships.
- The true nature of resilience through life's challenges
- Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
- Breaking free from destructive relationship patterns
- The importance of accountability in personal growth
- Embracing discomfort for meaningful transformation
Phillip's story beautifully illustrates how past experiences, both challenging and inspiring, can shape our approach to love, life, and personal development. His insights offer a refreshing perspective on the journey from contemplation to action in creating lasting change.
Ready to transform your perspective on resilience and personal growth? Listen to this compelling episode of Lifejacked that might just change how you view your own journey of transformation.
21/07/2025
Philip Quinones shares the profound impact of his mother Lydia's sacrifices, revealing how her pursuit of education and unconditional love built the foundation
14/07/2025
Imagine going blind in a London tube station at age 28 - this was just the beginning of Daniel MacQueen's extraordinary story of survival and transformation. After experiencing a life-threatening brain hemorrhage that left him in a medically induced coma for four weeks, Daniel faced the daunting challenge of relearning basic skills like walking and talking.
Through sheer determination and the unwavering support of his loved ones, particularly a motivating nurse who sparked his competitive spirit, Daniel defied the odds. His journey from emergency brain surgery to rehabilitation showcases the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
The episode delves into practical "life hacks" Daniel developed during recovery, including his creative "icebreakers" strategy for navigating busy London streets. His story isn't just about survival - it's about completely redefining what's possible in the face of devastating circumstances and encourages us to "Live life better than yesterday."
Ready to be inspired? Listen to this powerful episode to discover how Daniel transformed a near-death experience into a testament to human potential and the power of unwavering determination.
14/07/2025
Imagine going blind in a London tube station at age 28 - this was just the beginning of Daniel MacQueen's extraordinary story of survival and transformation. Af
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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
