Andrea Leeb's life story will inspire others who have faced trauma early on. She shares her journey in her upcoming book Such a Pretty Picture, scheduled for release in October 2025. It serves as a masterclass in personal resilience and radical reinvention. At just four years old, Andrea experienced sexual abuse by her father. When her mother walked in and saw this, she had a dissociative breakdown and went temporarily blind. That pivotal moment, when her childhood was forever changed, was buried under decades of silence, shame, and a longing for love that never came. Andrea spent many years building a successful legal career while also becoming a registered nurse and yoga teacher. She achieved this by refusing to let her past define her future. Her transformation from survivor to self-healer is remarkable, yet what makes her truly compelling is how she talks about it: with tenderness, clarity, and the hard-earned wisdom only gained through doing the work. She offers valuable insights into overcoming trauma, perfectionism, and self-blame. She is not a victim but a force, ready to share the truths that led her back to herself. Learn more about Andrea at https://andrealeebauthor.com/.

Ray Martin left the corporate world in 2005 to take what he planned as a six-month sabbatical backpacking through Asia. A series of unexpected, unforeseen events transformed that trip into something very different from what he had imagined. Shattered by divorce and the loss of his father, Ray relinquished his role as a successful business leader to embark on a journey of reinvention, taking a six-month sabbatical. However, life had a different plan. His nomadic adventure unexpectedly turned into a fourteen-year trip living out of his backpack. That period became a time of personal reinvention. He chronicled his story in "Life Without A Tie." During this reflective period, he became a mindful coach. Through this work, he now facilitates a program for the Asian Leadership Institute with executives worldwide. Ray coaches leaders on how to find their own path, rather than following others' expectations. His story includes the six rules for happiness that define him and can help others facing struggles: 1. Build a solid foundation 2. Fully Own Everything that Happens 3. Become your observer 4. Create powerful, purposeful, and sustainable relationships 5. Pay attention to your health (spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional) 6. Empower and support others. You can learn more about Ray Martin at https://lifewithoutatie.com/.

Nicole Richards made a life transition from being a makeup artist to becoming a life performance coach. What/who do you need to make a life transition? Nicole would respond, at least in part, to build your team. Get support when embarking on new journeys. What do you need to feel supported? Nicole works with a therapist, ADD coach, and business coach and is looking for a personal trainer. Having this team stops her from using friends as therapists. She gets unbiased advice, and her goal with a trainer is to challenge her body differently. So, how can you reinvent yourself with confidence? What hurdles have to be overcome to take life in a new direction? How do you overcome those challenges? How do you ignore the naysayers? How do you push through paralyzing fear? Nicole responds to these and other considerations in this podcast. You can learn more about Nicole at https://medium.com/authority-magazine/author-nicole-richards-second-chapters-how-i-reinvented-myself-in-the-second-chapter-of-my-life-eec551f58c77 and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerichardsco-life-coach-business-strategist/?originalSubdomain=ca