“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
~Maya Angelou
ABOUT:
Inspiration is all around us; it’s in the air we breathe, the sights we see, and the sounds we hear. It’s a revelation that’s within our reach and not off in some faraway land. It is a sea of insight discovered not just at the elusive pot of gold at the end of a rainbow; instead, it’s found in the colors of the rainbow and throug
h the entire journey over it from start to finish and beyond. Inspiration is a transcendence that arises from the changes we experience, the challenges we face, the fun we have, and the growth we endure. Host Nicole Strickland is no stranger to podcasting. She’s been a guest on hundreds of programs and from 2020-2023, she co-hosted Haunted Voices Radio. She also hosted The Afterlife Chronicles, which Feedspot handpicked as one of the top 25 programs on the hereafter. Now, instead of existing on its own, The Afterlife Chronicles is interweaved throughout the larger scope of The Life Inspiration Project. Nicole created The Life Inspiration Project as a gateway to life’s many inspiring moments all designed to brighten the world around and within us. It seeks out individuals from around the globe who’ve been inspired in various ways and, as a result, have been awakened to new perspectives, possibilities, and a greater sense of being. Guests have uplifting and encouraging stories to impart and a compassionate platform to share them. Listeners will be refreshed and inspired by a variety of topics and categories addressed in this weekly program. Maybe you, too, will be a guest on the show one day. Be sure to tune in weekly at https://lifeinspirationproject.com and/or via its social platforms and
You will hear about topics, such as:
1) Inspiration that comes from reaching one’s potential as well as those moving through life’s challenging experiences
2) The role of imagination and how it fuels a diverse amount of creative endeavors from artists, authors, content creators, filmmakers, musicians, etc
3) Personal accounts from those who’ve experience tragedy to triumph
4) Exploring the connection between life, death, and beyond through afterlife and paranormal research
5) A variety of topics related to health and mental health awareness and addiction and recovery
6) Profound stories about animals and pets and the love they bring to humanity
7) Famous ocean liners, such as the RMS Queen Mary and RMS Titanic
ABOUT NICOLE:
Afterlife & Paranormal Researcher | Bestselling Author | Award-Winning Podcaster | Speaker
One of the leading paranormal researchers on the West Coast, Nicole Strickland is the founder and director of the well-respected San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). She co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe from 2011-2019. She serves as the California Coordinator for the Ghost Research Society and is also a consultant to various other investigative groups, including the American Spectral Society. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego’s Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America’s Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond, which hit Amazon’s #1 new release in six categories. Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal debuts in March 2024, an anthology co-authored with Marie D. Agnew. Nicole’s books about the Queen Mary continue to be best sellers. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine. Nicole is known nationally and internationally for her research on the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. In addition to offering several topics related to the supernatural, she gives presentations about the ship at paranormal conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor’s Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, Strange Escapes, OC Paracon, among others. Nicole is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several local San Diego news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, Channel 8 Evening Edition, and Fresno’s Paranormal Journeys. Nicole has been interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel’s Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. She has been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts and has appeared in many San Diego newspapers and magazines. Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife. In addition, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending valuable time with family and friends. Nicole enjoys working with other paranormal researchers as she believes that through diligent research, teamwork, and collaboration we will all better understand the vast field of the unknown. Nicole holds a B.A. degree with honors from the University of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and an M.S. degree from National University. She plans to pursue a PhD in parapsychology.