Sharing faith, nature, and love of animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim is passionate about spreading and sharing nuggets of Hope through all of her endeavors.
Kim uses her experience of 25+ years in the corporate world as a part of the foundation for building her dream; of writing, podcasting, hosting a radio show and sharing her story and others. Building platforms that help others to share their story and to spread Hope. The About Face Radio show, Let Fear Bounce, Tossing Nuggets of Hope, is the newest to her platforms.
Featured as a co-author in ten anthologies, Kim is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me. In addition, she has authored and coordinated a stand-alone, When Hope Found Me, and Paw Prints on the Couch anthology, releasing Summer of 2023.
She hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce and a radio show with the same name. In addition, she hosts the TV Show, The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She is also a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets, in her local area.
You can regularly find Kim walking with her rescue dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. In addition to writing and being the Queen of her Realm, she is a 25+ year advocate for veterans providing support through monthly care packages for over 22 years. You can learn more about Kim at www.kimlenglingauthor.com
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Nugget of Hope: "You don't have to wait to feel amazing." As a wife, mom, and business owner, Barbara Walsh had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But everything changed a few years ago when sh…
Nugget of Hope: "You…
Nugget of Hope: "You don't have to wait to feel amazing." As a wife, mom, and business owner, Barbara Walsh had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But everything changed a few years ago when she went for a routine mammogram and was sent for a biopsy. She was then given the devastating news: You have Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Barbara had always been a very compliant “patient,” but she knew it was time to stop, pray – a lot, and seek another option. She felt led to roll up her sleeves and do research. What she found was an answer to prayer! She learned about the power of nutrition and …
Nugget of Hope: There is a difference between danger and discomfort. If you confuse the two, you will miss out on some amazing life experiences.Don Sawyer, a writer and educator, grew up in Michigan…
Nugget of Hope: Ther…
Nugget of Hope: There is a difference between danger and discomfort. If you confuse the two, you will miss out on some amazing life experiences.Don Sawyer, a writer and educator, grew up in Michigan and moved to Canada in the 1960s. He has worked with youth and adults from many cultural backgrounds and in a variety of locales, including teaching high school in a small Newfoundland outport, training community development workers in West Africa, teaching First Nations adults in British Columbia, and designing a climate change action course for Jamaican youth. He has taught in a small Newfoundl…
Nugget of Hope: "Give yourself grace."A distinguished executive coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of diverse experience. Janet's career includes serving as a retired Lieutenant Colonel …
Nugget of Hope: "Giv…
Nugget of Hope: "Give yourself grace."A distinguished executive coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of diverse experience. Janet's career includes serving as a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps and two decades as a global leadership coach. She has collaborated with new, emerging, and executive leaders across various industries in the U.S., China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. She is the author of "Seven Mistakes New Managers Make" and founded "In the Lead, Inc." Janet has a deep passion for Coaching inexperi…
Nugget of Hope, "If there is something you really want to do, go all in." Jonni Jordyn, born in Oakland, CA, started playing music at age two and moved on to singing and acting in grade school. High S…
Nugget of Hope, "If …
Nugget of Hope, "If there is something you really want to do, go all in." Jonni Jordyn, born in Oakland, CA, started playing music at age two and moved on to singing and acting in grade school. High School introduced writing, filmmaking, drawing, and photography in college. In other words, she had a very liberal arts Education. Jonni published some poetry and India ink drawings in literary magazines while in college and won critical acclaim for her acting in a cabaret theater, but she was faced with a decision to pick the arts she wanted to pursue. Of all the available opportunities, music …
Nugget of Hope: "You are capable of not only surviving but thriving through far tougher situations than you thought possible. But you also need a diverse community to help do this far more than you as…
Nugget of Hope: "You…
Nugget of Hope: "You are capable of not only surviving but thriving through far tougher situations than you thought possible. But you also need a diverse community to help do this far more than you assume." CC Robinson has been writing stories—mostly in her mind—since she was little. Her first officially published book was a 27-page fiction work in fourth grade about a white family who marched with Dr. King. This was before the internet, so of course, she had no idea another book already existed about this. Since then, she’s undertaken various non-fiction and fiction works, blogs, and pe…
Candace's Nugget of Hope: "There is always a fresh start." Born in Montreal, Quebec, Candace spent years backpacking and working worldwide. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA and has wor…
Candace's Nugget of …
Candace's Nugget of Hope: "There is always a fresh start." Born in Montreal, Quebec, Candace spent years backpacking and working worldwide. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA and has worked for twenty years on four different continents. She now calls Calgary, Alberta, home. During the COVID lockdown, she had time on her hands and decided to try writing, and she began writing the Back in a Year series. When not at her computer yelling, “Just a few more pages, then I’ll make dinner,” she loves hiking in the Rocky Mountains, swimming, reading romance novels, making up new ca…
Nugget of Hope: Each generation has more in common than we realize. As time passes, each generation within a family often brings life full circle.Brent Olson has lived on a small farm in Big Stone C…
Nugget of Hope: Each…
Nugget of Hope: Each generation has more in common than we realize. As time passes, each generation within a family often brings life full circle.Brent Olson has lived on a small farm in Big Stone County, on the edge of the prairie in western Minnesota, for 64 of his 66 years. As a working journalist, Brent has filed articles from 20 countries on six continents. This has led him to want to change the world he lives in through his work as a county commissioner and create a new world in his two recent novels, "Angr" and "Between the Helpless and the Darkness." In this time of news and informa…
Nugget of Hope: Even in a divided world, people come out to help in tough times. Care for your neighbor. Russell G. Little is a writer and divorce attorney. His book Murder for Me fictionalizes the ma…
Nugget of Hope: Even…
Nugget of Hope: Even in a divided world, people come out to help in tough times. Care for your neighbor. Russell G. Little is a writer and divorce attorney. His book Murder for Me fictionalizes the many people he’s encountered over his lifetime and over forty years of practicing law. His career was populated by colorful characters and wild cases that eventually fed his writer’s imagination. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, flat as far as you can see, windy, and covered with mesquite. The federal government builds bombs there. After graduating from law school, he married a Houston girl who …
Ann's Nugget of Hope: "Find joy in each day. Focus on everyday positives."USA Today Bestselling author Ann Charles writes spicy, character-driven stories full of mystery, romance, comedy, adventure,…
Ann's Nugget of Hope…
Ann's Nugget of Hope: "Find joy in each day. Focus on everyday positives."USA Today Bestselling author Ann Charles writes spicy, character-driven stories full of mystery, romance, comedy, adventure, suspense, and supernatural mayhem. When she's not dabbling in fiction, she's arm wrestling with her two kids, enjoying a drink with her husband, and arguing with her sassy cats.Social Links: Website: http://www.anncharles.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnCharlesAuthorPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anncharlesbooks X: https://x.com/annwcharles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a…
Darshaun McAway, in his words, "always has something on the stove, simmering." Ideas that he wants to bring to fruition. Nugget: Your life will end at some point; why not try everything you want to do…
Darshaun McAway, in …
Darshaun McAway, in his words, "always has something on the stove, simmering." Ideas that he wants to bring to fruition. Nugget: Your life will end at some point; why not try everything you want to do? A Multifaceted Entrepreneur and Author Darshaun McAway has been a prolific writer since 2007, creating a significant impact in the literary world with his diverse range of books. His passion for storytelling led to the development of two successful publishing companies, paving the way for many aspiring authors. His books are available in major retailers. Beyond his achievements in publishing, Da…
As a veteran and a passionate advocate for those who have served, I want to share some thoughts on how 9/11 shaped our country and our generation and why it’s so important that we never forget. Twen…
As a veteran and a p…
As a veteran and a passionate advocate for those who have served, I want to share some thoughts on how 9/11 shaped our country and our generation and why it’s so important that we never forget. Twenty-three years ago, our nation was shaken to its core. The events of 9/11 brought us face-to-face with unimaginable tragedy, but they also revealed the resilience, courage, and unity that define America. From the first responders who ran toward danger to the everyday citizens who stood together in the face of fear, we saw the true spirit of this country. For many of us, 9/11 was a turning point. …
Nugget - Regret and fulfillment are two of the best teachers in life. "I struggled with feeling unloveable and experienced social pain." At 26, Alan was involved in a nearly fatal car accident that ma…
Nugget - Regret and …
Nugget - Regret and fulfillment are two of the best teachers in life. "I struggled with feeling unloveable and experienced social pain." At 26, Alan was involved in a nearly fatal car accident that made him question everything. What if this was it? Did I live a life true to myself. Not liking the answers, he decided to take control of his thoughts and his life and change forever. On this self-improvement journey, He has learned to believe in a heart-driven but NO BS approach to inspiring, motivating and educating others on what it REALLY takes to get to the Next Level. Today, he is proud to sa…
"What would your life look like if you loved yourself?" Interesting question. Can you answer it honestly? We'll discuss this question and more during my conversation with SAM Morrison Wilson. SAM is …
"What would your lif…
"What would your life look like if you loved yourself?" Interesting question. Can you answer it honestly? We'll discuss this question and more during my conversation with SAM Morrison Wilson. SAM is the founder and community host of Safe Heart Connections, an online community group for women learning to love themselves more fully, building a band of sisters who are stronger together and are becoming witnesses to the fact that self-love is NOT selfish. She has a heart of connection and wants women to know if they want a different life, they can have one, one choice at a time. www.safeheartconn…
"You can't be pushed through your Grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise durin…
"You can't be pushed…
"You can't be pushed through your grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise during difficult times. Her personal experience as a widow, highlighted in her upcoming book, "Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow's Road to Recovery," drives her passion for guiding others through similar hardships. Listen in to this candid conversation about loss, faith, and getting through the tough days. https://www.facebook.com/candy.wolff.5/ https://www.instagram.com/candywolf3/ https://www.linke…
"There is healing to be found. It's waiting for you." "Find your Rest and Digest mode."Ernest Ellender, PhD, the "Black Belt Trauma Coach Born and raised along the bayous of South Louisiana, Ellende…
"There is healing to…
"There is healing to be found. It's waiting for you." "Find your Rest and Digest mode."Ernest Ellender, PhD, the "Black Belt Trauma Coach Born and raised along the bayous of South Louisiana, Ellender attended the Jesuit High School of New Orleans before pursuing higher education abroad (California, New York, Florence [Italy]). Ellender trained heavily in martial arts and earned his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2008 before starting his martial arts academy back in his hometown. He transitioned from clinical psychology to Life Coaching in 2022. He now draws from his personal experience…
"Are you brave enough to face what comes with Aging?" "Use whatever ability you have to make a positive difference." The above are just a couple of nuggets of Wisdom my guest, Sharon, shared during ou…
"Are you brave enoug…
"Are you brave enough to face what comes with aging?" "Use whatever ability you have to make a positive difference." The above are just a couple of nuggets of wisdom my guest, Sharon, shared during our conversation. For most of her life, Sharon Rolph felt invisible. When she retired, she wondered how she'd know if she was productive. Today, at 76, she is a motivating influencer, an author, a podcast guest, and the Queen of Courage on Instagram. Since finding her spark, her days now feel "right." Sharon is the perfect person to help others matter outside work, live meaningfully, impact life w…
Stephen Shaner has been studying the concept of “attitude” for more than 35 years. Specifically, his interest has focused on how attitude affects people and those around them. He has incorporated …
Stephen Shaner has b…
Stephen Shaner has been studying the concept of “attitude” for more than 35 years. Specifically, his interest has focused on how attitude affects people and those around them. He has incorporated learning experiences from many sources, research, and training concerning behavior, attitude, ethics, and business and personal relations. Stephen, as a facilitator of Stephen Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" for 15 years, was able to gain powerful insight. These opportunities led him to design informative and relevant presentations. Coupled with his contagious attitude, h…
"If words are empty, they are useless." Today's episode covers family trauma, abuse, torture, isolation, and starting over and succeeding. I've been blessed to chat with Itto and Mekiya, a married cou…
"If words are empty,…
"If words are empty, they are useless." Today's episode covers family trauma, abuse, torture, isolation, and starting over and succeeding. I've been blessed to chat with Itto and Mekiya, a married couple, sharing their personal journey, how they came to meet, and the amazing things they are accomplishing together. Itto Outini Founding Editor Itto Outini is a journalist, Fulbright Scholar, Steinbeck Fellow, MacDowell Fellow, public speaker, and author of the forthcoming memoir Blindness is the Light of My Life. She holds an MA in journalism and strategic media from the University of Arkansas…