Best CEO of The Set Me Free Project Podcasts (2025)

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The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care - R&R: Resilience & Relationships - Stephanie Olson and Rebecca Saunders 31:18

2d ago31:18

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402-521-3080 In this episode of R & R Resilience and Relationships, Stephanie Olson and Rebecca Saunders discuss the critical need for trauma-informed training in schools and the challenges faced by parents when addressing inappropriate situations involving their children. They explore the mindset of denial prevalent in some private schools, the im…

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We Are Podcasting, Y'all! - R&R: Resilience & Relationships - Stephanie Olson 23:04

9d ago23:04

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402-521-3080 In this conversation, Stephanie Olson, CEO and founder of the Set Me Free Project, discusses the evolution of her organization and its new podcast, focusing on resilience and relationships. She shares insights into the project's origins, its educational curriculum aimed at youth, and the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. The conv…

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The Power of a Small Gesture - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 059 16:03

7M ago16:03

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402-521-3080 In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie Olson reflects on the profound impact of small, kind gestures in everyday life. Sharing a personal story about a chance encounter with a discouraged elderly man, Stephanie explores how a simple smile, a kind word, or a moment of encouragement can transform someone's day—and perhaps even their life. …

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Do You Really Want To Start A Nonprofit? - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 058 13:32

8M ago13:32

13:32

402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson discusses the challenges of starting and sustaining a nonprofit. Most people have great intentions when wanting to start a nonprofit, but do most people have what it takes to sustain a nonprofit. If you have ever been interested in starting a nonprofit, this is the podcast for you! Support the show Everyone has resilien…

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Empowering Women 2024 Conference - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 057 29:57

9M ago29:57

29:57

402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson, CEO and founder of the Set Me Free Project, discusses resilience in life and leadership, emphasizing its importance in overcoming challenges. She shares her personal journey, including her work in preventing human trafficking and her experiences as a survivor of sexual and domestic violence. Stephanie highlights the si…

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Peace After Trauma, Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 056 29:07

10M ago29:07

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402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson discusses her journey to peace after trauma, starting from her early life marked by her father's abuse and abandonment. She recounts her struggles with self-esteem, eating disorders, and alcoholism, and her experiences of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both for ot…

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The Sexualization of Children, Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 055 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

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402-521-3080 https://rumble.com/v2er7ao-the-sexualization-of-children.html Today Stephanie talks about a few things that she typically doesn't talk about on the Resilience in Life and Leadership Podcast: Child Sexualization. Listen in and reflect on how this topic is attached to resilience. Support the show Everyone has resilience, but what does th…

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I'm Back! - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 054 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

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402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson is back and ready to go, thanks to Outlaw Streamers! All things related to resilience are discussed on this show. This applies to any situation in life, including overcoming an addiction. Getting past adversity, be it physical or emotional, and making progress in life. Or whether it's the capacity to endure a negative w…

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Vibrant Living with Donna Tashjian, Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 053 31:02

3y ago31:02

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a conversation with Donna Tashjian, founder of Vibrant Living! Donna is the founder of Vibrant Living International a non-profit organization. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. Her passion is to help you reach your full potential. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years.…

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Grief, Responding to Grief, and Miscarriage; Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 052 24:42

3y ago24:42

24:42

402-521-3080 Stephanie has a raw conversation about grief, responding to grief, and her miscarriages. After several miscarriages, Stephanie went through many times of grief, in which people would try to say words of "comfort and wisdom," which usually fell flat. How do you respond to someone who is grieving? What do you say, or not say? Stephanie s…

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Dream Crushed to Dream Manager with Debby Krusz; Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 051 40:00

3y ago40:00

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a fabulous conversation with author, coach, and consultant Debby Krusz. Debby went from Dream Crushed to Dream Manager. Listen in to how Debby survived her crushed dreams. After being Dream Crushed by Corporate America, Debby listened to the voice within that said "Leave this place and start writing!" Debby Krusz also kno…

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Tess Scott, Black Sheep turned Daughter, Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 050 37:52

3y ago37:52

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a fun and hilarious, but honest conversation with Tess Scott. Living through multiple divorces, breast cancer, and menopause, Tess shares her story of God's grace and amazing love. Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is mom of 8 boys and spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” to a whole slew of adorable gr…

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Can Gratitude Change Your Life? Resilience in Life and Leadership: Episode 049 11:29

3y ago11:29

11:29

402-521-3080 How can gratitude affect your perspective, your circumstances, and your life? Does it really make a difference? Stephanie talks about the importance of gratitude in your life. Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean and how to we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, expert in resiliency and trauma, every week a…

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Stephanie Lueras, How She Lost 200 Pounds with Balanced Nutrition and Movement; Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 048 44:16

3y ago44:16

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402-521-3080 Stephanie, meet Stephanie! Stephanie had a fabulous conversation with body positive personal trainer, Stephanie Lueras! Stephanie Lueras, Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness LCC; Body Positive ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, International Best-Selling Author, and Speaker After coming to a point in life w…

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Stephanie Olson Talks Addictions and Shame; Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 047 20:09

3y ago20:09

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402-521-3080 Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean and how to we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and …

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Danielle Bernock: Faith, Family, Friends, and Freedom! Resilience in Life and Leadership 046 33:34

3y ago33:34

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402-521-3080 Stephanie had a powerful conversation with Danielle Bernock about not only surviving trauma, but "emerging with wings!" Danielle Bernock founded 4F Media (Faith, Family, Friends, Freedom) in 2014 to promote inner healing and personal freedom through the power of ‘The LOVE that heals’, using all forms of media, beginning with her first …

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I'm sorry I'm behind! Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 045 8:50

3y ago8:50

8:50

402-521-3080 Amazing things have been happening in Stephanie's other world and cherished nonprofit, The Set Me Free Project. So much so, that she is drastically behind! To catch up on what's happening with The Set Me Free Project, a prevention education organization on human trafficking, healthy relationships, and social media safety, hop on over t…

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Jenny Toh, Empowering Introverted Women to Soar! Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 044 36:17

3y ago36:17

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Jenny Toh, a life coach empowering introverted women. Jenny shares a fascinating story of an introvert turning life coach. Jenny is an ICF ACC coach who is the director of River Life Coaching Pte. Ltd., her life coaching practice where she coaches individuals to define success on their own terms personally and profes…

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Paul Granger, Where Did You See God? Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 043 1:08:04

3y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

402-521-3080 Stephanie has a fabulous conversation with Paul Granger. Eye opening and encouraging! When asked who he is, Paul likes to say "a child of God and ambassador of Christ", because he's learned that these elements of his identity supersede and shape the rest. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love ot…

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John Jarman Broken and Redeemed: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 042 57:48

3y ago57:48

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a great conversation with John Jarman! A survivor of abuse and the author of Broken and Redeemed. "Broken and Redeemed is the story of [his] journey, beginning with [John's] troubled childhood and challenges as an adult, and resolving as he finds redemption in the grace of God." Is a professional fitness coach and men’s d…

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Rachel McCants and Ladies As We Love Ourselves: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 041 24:00

3y ago24:00

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a insightful conversation with Rachel McCants, founder of R. Lindsey Unlimited and the author of Ladies As We Love Ourselves. Rachel McCants is an author, speaker and founder of R. Lindsay Unlimited. Born and raised in the Dallas TX. Her health was impacted in a major way in 2016. A growing brain tumor inspired R. Lindsay…

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Sue Bowles Steps Ahead Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Struggles: Resilence in Life and Leadership Episode 040 51:13

3y ago51:13

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has an incredible conversation with Sue Bowles, a survivor, author, speaker, and an overcomer breaking the stigma of mental health issues. Sue Bowles is a survivor turned award-winning author, speaker, and Master Certified Professional Coach. She leads My Step Ahead, an organization committed to breaking the stigma around men…

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Amy Nordhues, Overcomer of Therapist Abuse: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 039 57:45

3y ago57:45

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Amy Nordhues who experienced and overcame therapist abuse. Amy has an extremely inspiring journey and her book is a page turner! Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexualabuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the hea…

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Overcoming and Blessed with Virginia Jones: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 038 40:43

3y ago40:43

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Virginia Jones about her overcoming childhood trauma and turning the dial for the better for her own family. Virginia and her husband raised and homeschooled their two daughters while working in the ministry. While homeschooling their daughters, they realized that it was the best decision they could have ever made. T…

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Feeling Fabulous and Fit at Fifty and Beyond with Cheryl Ilov: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 037 1:07:33

3y ago1:07:33

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has an amazing interview with the incredibly empowering Cheryl Ilov! Cheryl is an author, speaker, physical therapist, martial artist, dancer, and former chronic pain patient. She published the award-winning and best-selling book, “Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond" in 2016. With over 20 years’ ex…

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My Steps to Sobriety with Dr. Stephan Neff: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 036 1:07:44

3y ago1:07:44

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has an insightful and engaging conversation with friend and co-recovering alcoholic Dr. Stephan Neff. Dr Stephan Neff is passionate about demystifying mental health problems and helping the people around him live a life so full of joy that yesterday is jealous of today. Born in Germany, Stephan has studied medicine at the pre…

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Kyle Gillette and the SAGE Mindset: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 035 59:33

3y ago59:33

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Kyle Gillette. In fact, after an incredible conversation with Kyle, he became her business coach! Kyle Gillette has helped small business owners and leaders around the world to take their businesses from good to great. He is an ICF certified coach, behavioral analyst, and creator of the SAGE Mindset Leadership framew…

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Turning Your Mess into Your Message with Charlene Madden: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 034 48:27

3y ago48:27

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a raw and honest conversation with Charlene Madden. Charlene Madden has admittedly spent most of her life living in a state of darkness. After experiencing over 9 years of sexualized trauma at the hands of her grandfather, a decade of domestic violence, and 3+ decades of mental illness and suicidal ideology, she was just …

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Christine Handy, A Courageous Woman: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 033 46:46

3y ago46:46

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has an amazing interview with the inspirational Christine Handy. Meet Christine Handy, International Model, Best-selling author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian, Harvard student, Designer of an emerging swimsuit line for women affected by breast cancer. National and International modeling career tha…

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The Power To Speak Naked with Tyler Foley Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 032 1:01:40

3y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to the amazing and fun Tyler Foley! Listen in as we learn the power to speak naked! Sean Tyler Foley is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old after his father passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. He has appeared in productions including …

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Dionne Sanchez is a Warrior for Change! Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 031 40:42

3y ago40:42

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Dionne Sanchez about helping others through her vulnerability. Dionne Sanchez is the host of my podcast "Words of Heart.“ She is a warrior for change through power of her words. She is a Christian, a poet, and a digital art student. She became a diabetic during the pandemic, and had many health issues growing up, whi…

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Elevate.ac Event: Boundaries 2 for Women with Family and Holidays: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 030 1:07:14

3y ago1:07:14

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402-521-3080 Sabrina A. Kuhn and Stephanie Olson are coming together for a second time on Elevate. A live virtual event for The Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa managed by Elevate.ac. Sabrina and Stephanie talk about the importance of boundaries during family events, such as the holidays! Join them in this lively and important conversat…

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Overcomer with Jenna Ashlyn: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 029 44:32

3y ago44:32

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Jenna Ashlyn, author, advocate, and survivor. Jenna courageously and boldly shares her story of abuse, living with a narcissist, and overcoming! Jenna Ashlyn currently resides in southern Ohio with her three children, fiancé, and an assortment of pets including two cocker spaniels and a guinea pig where she volunteer…

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The Way of the Quiet Warrior - 90 Days to the Life You Desire with Tom Dutta: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 028 1:01:45

3y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Tom Dutta, the best selling author of The Way of the Quiet Warrior. Tom shares his amazing story of success, trauma, mental health issues, and overcoming! Tom Dutta is an award-winning CEO, Best Selling author and Radio/Film Producer. Transforming leaders and companies worldwide, Tom believes real change starts at th…

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Improve Your Relationship With Money with Morgana Rae: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 027 50:09

3+ y ago50:09

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks with Morgana Rae about our relationship with money. MORGANA RAE is a 20-time international #1 best selling author and mentor coach, and she is regarded to be the world’s #1 authority on relationship with money. Her ground breaking approach to love-centered wealth building has featured her on The Wall Street Journal, Yah…

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Be free from the fear of conflict with Jerry Fu: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 026 43:20

3+ y ago43:20

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks with Jerry Fu about the importance of positive conflict resolution. Jerry is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves. Prior to starting his co…

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Therapize Yourself with Carrie Leaf: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 025 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

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402-521-3080 Stephanie has a fantastic discussion with Carrie Leaf about health, healing, and therapy! For those of you who are listening via audio only, we have a surprise "attack" during the podcast. You gotta love teenage boys! Carrie Leaf is currently a practicing psychotherapist, life coach, and hypnotherapist. She holds her undergraduate degr…

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When the words: I Want a Divorce Seem to Come Out of Nowhere. How to Heal with Kelli Calabrese Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 024 46:59

3+ y ago46:59

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Kelli Calabrese about the pain and trauma of divorce and how healing can begin. Kelli Calabrese is 34 year wellness coach, speaker, best selling author and entrepreneur. With 3 science degrees and 27 certifications she is an expert on all wellness topics including fitness, weight loss, energy, youthful aging and slee…

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When Wishes Change: What If the Thing You Feared Most Brings More Than You Dreamed? with Tricia Roos: Episode 023 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Tricia Roos about her dream of being a mom, only to lose her baby only 6 days after she was born. Tricia talks about her story and book: When Wishes Change: What If the Thing You Feared Most Brings More Than You Dreamed? Tricia Roos is a Dallas wife and mother who built her career coaching young athletes. Multiple st…

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Did You Just Get Offended? Me Too! Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 022 10:25

3+ y ago10:25

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks about how easy it is to get offended. Of course, we all get offended, but what do we do when we do? How do we handle the hurt and the pain? Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean and how to we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other…

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Peace and Purpose over Stress and Anxiety with Corbin Elliott: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 021 34:06

3+ y ago34:06

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402-521-3080 Stephanie chats with Corbin Elliott about turning his stress and anxiety into peace and purpose. Corbin is a psychological strategist. In other words, he leverages analytical, cause and effect problem solving to facilitate a higher degree of emotional well-being and life satisfaction. His tactics are systems-based and rooted in self-ob…

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Can Your Bad Circumstances Be a Saving Grace? Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 020 12:57

3+ y ago12:57

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402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson talks about a bad experience that turned into a complete blessing. Is it possible that some of our bad circumstances are set up as major blessings? https://stephanieolson.com Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean and how to we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, expert in resiliency and traum…

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Beyond Survival: Surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia - Resilence in Life and Leadership with Guest Sara Im: Episode 019 49:05

3+ y ago49:05

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to the courageous Sara Im. Sara shares the remarkable challenges she faced and how she found her way to freedom in her book, “How I Survived the Killing Fields: A Story of Hope, Love and Determination.” Readers find it to be a remarkable story. Beyond the physical and psychological demands of life in a forced labor camp…

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Workplace Resilience with Sabrina Kuhn: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 018 57:22

3+ y ago57:22

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Sabrina Kuhn about her difficult and resilient journey on her rise to success. Dr. Sabrina A. Kuhn has worked in Quality for the last 15+ years in a managed care environment, the provider community, and city government. She has spent 7+ years in Public Health and the last 25 years in behavioral health. Dr. Kuhn has a…

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Empowering Our Youth To Rise Above Difficulties and Achieve Success with Guest Leila Kubesch: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 017 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks with Leila Kubesch about her award winning education style. Leila Kubesch is an award-winning educator who works with diverse youth and adults to empower them to overcome emotional difficulties and achieve success. Leila taught for 25 years serving in Title I districts, working with youth in grades spanning K-12 who ran…

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Getting Fit Over 40, 50, and Beyond with PJ Wren: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 016 32:30

3+ y ago32:30

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402-521-3080 Stephanie chats with PJ Wren, fitness instructor extraordinaire, specializing in fitness for women over 40! PJ Wren has been a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor since 1995. She has owned numerous award-winning personal training and boutique fitness studios, written for newspapers and publications worldwide, and produced…

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Holding On By Letting Go with Heather Hutchison: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 015 50:41

3+ y ago50:41

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to the inspirational Heather Hutchison! This conversation will move and inspire you. Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with three albums released to date. Blind since birth and having struggled with mental illness from a youn…

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Detox Sober Lounge with Alexis Lawson: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 014 28:40

3+ y ago28:40

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Alexis Lawson of Detox Sober Lounge about her recovery from the pain and struggles of addiction to her successful business to give a place to those in recovery! Detox Sober Lounge is one of only 5 sober lounges in the United States! Alexis Lawson Owner and Found of Detox Sober Lounge. With having 4 years of sobriety …

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Growing Through Grief with guest Jodi Stout: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 013 1:10:07

3+ y ago1:10:07

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402-521-3080 Stephanie Olson talks to Jodi Stout, a woman who is all too familiar with loss and grief. Jodi shares how God transformed her life through her grief. Jodi Stout of Havana, IL has been married to her husband Mike for 25 years. Jodi has 2 children, 2 Bonus children and is Grandma to 8 beautiful grandchildren, including a 3-month-old gran…

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Every Day Excellence with Joe Templin: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 012 1:01:07

3+ y ago1:01:07

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402-521-3080 Stephanie talks to Joe Templin, an author and a true resilience leader! Get Joe's book at a discounted rate and support The Set Me Free Project to fight human trafficking at the same time! Discount Code: Resilience Purchase link: www.everyday-excellence.com (ebook) or amazon.com Reformed physicist, financial planner, startup founder an…

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