I have a passion for empowering others through my words and actions. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, I always had a fire in my spirit and a zest for life. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services from the University of Scranton, which ignited my passion for helping others.
I survived an alcoholic father and two abusive marriages and still managed to succeed.
Throughout my career, I have worn many hats, from a Living Skills Facilitator guiding adults with traumatic brain injuries and cerebral palsy to a Women's Liaison at the Lackawanna County Drug Court, where I championed justice and compassion. As the Director of Community Resources at Golden Lakes Village Love in Action, I wove connections and fostered a community of love and collective action.
My books include "Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons," "Unearthing My Irish Roots," and "Surviving Your Demons." I am currently working on my fourth book, Anatomy of an Alien”. I continue to try and inspire and empower through my writing, podcast and YouTube show “Be Heard Empower Yourself”, speaking engagements, and social media presence.
I am already published on Amazon and Audible in English and Spanish.
I would like an agent to help me expand my presence in the field of non-fiction writing.
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” You’ve stepped …
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” You’ve stepped into your identity and your power and now you’re ready to step into sovereignty and purpose. Kelle Sparta Shaman shares her knowledge.Discover your energetic gifts and begin to master them – you’ll learn 30 different energetic pathways and identify which ones you have a natural affinity for and then you’ll begin to master themMap out your internal landscape so you know where your issues ar…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” 1 in every 4 wome…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” 1 in every 4 women is diagnosed with breast Cancer. As most of you know I belong to that group. My guest today Jessica Baladad would love to share her story of taking a negative, life-threatening event and turning it into a positive life-saving app for all breast cancer patients to utilize before, during and after their diagnosis. She is a truly remarkable womanSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please c…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” My guest episode …
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” My guest episode on the Kenosha County podcast. On this show I tell my story that was the basis of my first book, 'Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons." A journey of alcoholism, domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking. The story begins very dark and seemingly hopeless. It then takes you through a winding path of pain and suffering. Finally, taking the right room to salvation. I hope my story can give a glimm…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Dawn McGrath is a…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Dawn McGrath is a mother, marketing director, an educator and breast cancer survivor. An active Registered Pet Partners Animal Therapy. She shares her journey as a breast cancer survivor and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work?Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. For as little as $2 a month you can support this source of empowerment for everyone.Bo…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Erin Celise The J…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Erin Celise The Joy Soul Life Let me ask a question. Does anyone else feel that being a human in the 21st century is not easy. Circumstances change by the minute. There is so much information thrown at us that we’re more overwhelmed and divided as well). today’s challenges can’t be faced alone, which is why our guest Erin Selise became a life coach. A conversation on how to challenge our old ways, kar…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Jennifer Arthorto…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Jennifer Arthorton The Maven Collective For generations women have been taught to be in competition with each other. In fact, there’s some research that suggests that it goes back to ancient evolutionary instincts to compete for food and shelter.We’ve been around long enough to have learned the power of sisterhood. We know that when women support each other we all rise together. Women connecting and bonding…


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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Tammy Valicenti EMDR TherapistUsing EMDR therapy as our primary focus, the unprocessed emotions and physical sensations associated with certain experiences are either released or find a home through neural connection to other experiences. The emotional energy is discharged, and your experiences begin to make sense intellectually, physically and energetically. Then, using your strengths and resources, we integrate …


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Completely sugar-…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Completely sugar-free for over 35 years. Mike Collins past Chairman of the Board of a Food Addiction Institute, a 501(c) non-profit, that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide and is the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping tens of thousands successfully quit sugar for over thirteen years.Michael is commonly also known as "The Original SugarFreeMan". He has worked closely …


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” This will be a sp…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” This will be a special edition of Be Heard Empower Yourself. A preview of my latest book Anatomy of an Alien.A Holiday gift to my listenersSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. For as little as $2 a month you can support this source of empowerment for everyone.Books by Mimi Tallo on Amazon and Audible https://www.amazon.com/author/raisedbywolvestrappedbydemons h…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Karen Olson is th…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Karen Olson is the founder of Family Promise, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families. Her organization has trained and mobilized over one million volunteers over the past thirty years to provide services to homeless families. Her book Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose, she tells her story, from tragedy in childhood to an adulthood full of…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Martha Creek is a…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Martha Creek is a speaker, coach, minister, leader and workshop facilitator. An expert in the art of right questioning, Martha can call forth the most stubborn, self-defeating and embedded patterns in a person while inviting people into a new reality. Her mission and vision is concise and clear: “Go within or go without.” Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Nellie C. talks…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Nellie C. talks about how her addiction impacted her Relationships with family and friends, and how these relationships changed since she began her recovery? We will cover subjects like support systems, or support groups, play into her recovery? Also, what specific strategies or tools have been most effective for her in maintaining her sobriety. She gives some advice that you could give to someone who is curren…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Diane Gilman was …
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Diane Gilman was an American clothing designer and shopping channel television personality on HSN, where she is known as the "Jean Queen". She built a $150 million jeans empire. She began specializing in jeans after noticing the denim industry's void in catering to baby boomer women like herself. In 2013, Diane authored a book called Good Jeans: 10 Simple Truths about Feeling Great, Staying Sexy, & Aging Age…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Renne Rodrigues d…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Renne Rodrigues discusses how to win child custody battles.Most of us feel paralyzed when we have to go to court for child custody. There is so much we don’t know that we want to know right away, to try to get control of our new situation: There is so much we don’t know that we want to know right away, to try to get control of our new situation:How long will the custody case go on?How much Money is this going …


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Season Three is u…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Season Three is upon us. I can't believe it. So here is a taste of why this show exists and will continue to exist as long as I have breath in my body. In our lives functional changes alter activity of certain brain regions. These include overproduction of Stress hormones in childhood that can wear down the immune system and lead to depletion by adulthood of hormones necessary tolerate and recover from stress…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Most people these…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Most people these days either have a family member or friend that struggles with addiction unless they live in denial world. I myself have been in recovery for 33 years. I have also witnessed the tragedy of friends and family members that have died from addiction. My guest today Judge Mary Beth O'Connor is a federal Administrative Law Judge who has an inspiring story of her own struggle.Support the showIf yo…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Beverly J. Arment…
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Beverly J. Armento author Seeing Eye Girl: A Memoir of Madness, Resilience, and Hope” by Beverly J. Armento is a deeply moving memoir. It recounts Beverly’s challenging childhood, where she served as the “Seeing Eye Girl” for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother. This was definitely a story of resilience and the strategies you developed to navigate the difficult circu…


“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Lola Reid Allin, …
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“I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this episode. If there’s a particular topic or person you’d like me to invite, feel free to share—I’m all about spreading the word!” Lola Reid Allin, author of Highway to the Sky: An Aviator’s Journey, is a commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, SCUBA divemaster, and an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in national newspapers and publications and in juried national and international shows. Her professional aviation affiliations include Women in Aviation International, The 99s: International Organiza…
