#StopDevaluation Podcast

Taking a break manuscript: After three seasons of the #StopDevauation Podcast I have decided to take a break and allow time to build a larger repertoire of interviews with value-generating leaders who are making a difference in their world. There are 140 episodes for many to go back and re-listen because they carry such depth from individuals who have overcome horrific experiences

Andrea Hinson shares the identity battle she faced living with prejudice from two very different worlds. She learned to show up differently trying to fit in until an educator saw and affirmed her potential.  This powerful story is filled with so many poignant stories of the those treated as insignificant, bringing them into a validating community.

Gang raped at eight years old and years of blocked memories left Joy Renee Arnold angry, depressed, and suicidal. This along with 20 years of 15 pills a day, being institutionalized, and living in self-hatred screams a destroyed life; but Joy shares how she got to the other side and how her life is one of loving people authentically and genuinely. Powerful and poignant story!

As Karley shares her story she says, "You have to come to peace with your broken pieces." The majority of Karley's childhood was filled with the broken pieces of abandonment, neglect, and abuse.  How could she come to peace and wholeness?

Emotional manipulation along with verbal and  physical abuse has the power to scar the soul and render one powerless. The crippling fear to reach out for help silences the voice as confidence is lost in the sea of shame. Ahelya Vargas' moving story will touch your heart and reveal the power that unconditional love and safety carries the ability to rescue the broken.   Ahe

Denise DeCou shares her story of growing up multiracial and multicultural. This presented her with unique challenges, which she calls a “bag of burdens.” She also learned many life lessons positioning her to be a voice championing diversity, equality, and inclusion.

It is so easy to judge a person’s actions when you are unaware of their suffering. Donna Scott shares the hidden pain of sexual, physical, and verbal abuse from the age of two through fifteen-years old. These and other events immersed her into the lies of shame and a self-destructive lifestyle. Hear how the hidden things were brought to the light and how a  healing journey b

Niquio Benjo Valcobero shares his childhood hurts, disappointments, and fears but also the power of the one who saw his worth and his potential. This mentor placed a demand on the amazing gift he held and Niquio is now impacting and mentoring people globally.

Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist.  Dr. Sam earned his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Southern California and inspires his patients to live healthier and fulfilled lives. To date, he’s had the distinction of being recognized as a five-year honoree of the Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Award — a

What story line are you going to be a part of? Will Ford’s powerful and poignant life story will astound you. Will  has traveled  the nation for twenty years  with a  kettle pot owned by his ancestors. This treasure was passed down to him along with the horror stories of slavery and his family’s suffering at the hands of their slave owners. Yet, this amazing