”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau

Special Episode: Mark Stolow - Huddol Journeys, it's like having personal development coaches in your pocket

In this episode, I speak with Mark Stolow, the mind behind Huddol Journeys who shares his personal story and how Huddol Journeys came to life. 
What are Huddol Journeys? Huddol Journeys is your dedicated life mentor, coach, and spiritual guide right in the palm of your hand. It's like having a coach in your pocket, and with it, you can discover how to tap into what is great in you and be empowered with the tools to make it stick. A yearly subscription costs less than a 30-minute session with a life coach and you can take as many journeys as you wish, anytime that suits you and as many times as you wish! Not bad. 
Not only do I endorse this app, I'm also one of the mentors who will take you on a journey on how to beat self-sabotage, and I'm just one of many mentors you'll meet. Discover the benefits of this transformational app by following the link in these show notes for a free 7-day trial. 
Here it is:https://journeys.huddol.com/mentor/j.-paul-nadeau?ref=paulnadeau
 
For more information, check out the Huddol Journeys website:https://journeys.huddol.com/
 
 
 
 

Episode 38: Aubrey Noronha - Hello Hope: How will our children bounce back from the pandemic? An optimistic viewpoint we can all use.

Aubrey Noronha is optimistic that our children will bounce back just fine after the pandemic. He's been working with children for a long time and this interview is one that does shine a light of hope in what's been a dark period of time for so many.
About Aubrey:
Aubrey Noronha (NA-ROW-NA) is a recognized character education andsafe schools speaker who believes in the possibility of a safer and moreemotionally connected school culture.Through his Hello Hope Canada programs, Aubrey seeks to instill his hope for the future into the minds and hearts of youth and caring adults.As a child & youth counselor and restorative justice practitioner, Aubrey has worked with youth, families, and professionals in prisons, schools andtreatment facilities for over 16 years. As a former crisis negotiator, and critical incident stress management facilitator Aubrey’s expertise, passion, and candor flow through his workshops and will leave students and adults feeling encouraged and equipped to make their school and community safer one day and one decision at a time. Aubrey is also a recording artist. He has sung duets with John Legend, Foo Fighters, and Adele ... while listening to them on his headphones during hisevening jogs.
aubrey@hellohope.ca 
www.hellohope.ca 
 

Episode 37 - Kadijatu Grace Ahene: The importance of not judging others until you've walked in their shoes

Many of us still judge others by their looks, the color of their skin, their religion, their origin - or whatever. Why do we do this? What if we could walk a mile in another person's shoes or be able to tap into them to see the life they lived? Would we then be more compassionate?
Kadijatu has her story of having to flee her country for her own safety only to have been attacked both on her way to America and shortly after her arrival. If you could see life through her eyes...How to connect with Kadijatu:
Website: Www.dijastouchdesigns.com
Phone: 4433039893
Email: Kadijatuk28@gmail.com
Instagram: Kadijatugrace
Facebook: Kadijatu Grace Ahene
 

Episode 36 - Coach Christopher Astacio: How a coach from the South Bronx turned a team of angry young girls into a team of Lady Tigers with heart.

Some people have enough love in their hearts to share with the masses, even when they're sick. Here's a story of a real hero who made a difference in the lives of young, fatherless girls in the South Bronx. This story is sure to warm your heart and showcase the reality that one person can make a difference.
About Chris: 
Chris Astacio is a coach with a huge heart. A coach in the South Bronx, Chris created an opportunity to help young, troubled girls come together as a family by starting a softball team and he became a surrogate father to many girls without a father in their lives.
His story reached the Ellen Show, and the lives he touched is one worth telling, over and over again. Here are links to his book and videos:
https://amzn.to/2MKcyxO
https://www.today.com/parents/story-chris-astacio-lady-tigers-softball-team-t164111
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSDSvvdPlJc
https://amzn.to/2Lvdy8q
 

Episode 35 - Bobby Umar: 5 x TEDx speaker Bobby Umar talks about dealing with online bullying and his personal journey to a healthier self

Bobby Umar is a 5 x TEDx speaker, motivational speaker, and a LinkedIn panelist. In this episode, he talks about cyberbullying as it relates to adults, drawing from his personal experience of having been bullied himself. He also shares his personal journey on weight control and body image.    
About Bobby:
Bobby Umar is a 5x TEDx speaker and an influencer, with over half a million followers. He has been named the 2nd best business coach to follow on Twitter and the 4th best leadership influencer according to Kred. Bobby is an international author of two books, including a #1 best-seller, and is a Huffington Post contributor. He hosted a weekly tweetchat called “The Power of Connection” that reached over 65 million impressions weekly. To date, his social media influence has garnered over a billion impressions. Bobby was also named a “2015 Speaker to Watch” and one of the Top 7 Networking gurus to follow.
Bobby is also a fiercely proud and committed dad and is passionate about diversity, gender equality, entrepreneurship, and youth. He has worked with thousands of professionals to become thought leaders in 2 ways – help professionals ramp up their careers or businesses with focus, clarity, and mindset and help ‘lost leaders’ transition to find their authentic path of passion and purpose.
He is also President of Raeallan, CEO of DYPB – Discover Your Personal Brand

Episode 34 - Jill Hewlett: A brain fitness expert shares simple techniques to help create new brain neuro pathways to help us cope with anxiety and depression and take the action we need to take.

Ever wonder if you could train your brain to take certain actions or help you deal with anxiety and depression? Yes, you can! Jill Hewlett shares simple and fun techniques to help us develop new neuro pathways in the brain and help us live a happier, healthier life.
About Jill: 
Jill Hewlett is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, wellness TV personality, and author. Her impactful keynotes have engaged professionals ranging from Educators and Clinicians to Sales Leaders and Entrepreneurs. She inspires and educates audiences ranging from 10's to 1,000's at Conferences, Special Events, and Corporate Training.
Licensed in the field of Educational Kinesiology and a Brain Gym® consultant of almost two decades, Jill has the skillful capacity to draw out the natural leadership in individuals and organizations to support them in reducing stress and achieving greater levels of efficiency, resiliency, productivity, and success.Join Jill on social media to get regular Brain Fitness tips!Brain Fitness CommunityFacebook PageLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Episode 33 - Steven Mann: Supporting one another through COVID - a casting directors journey

In this episode, Steven Mann, a Toronto, Canada casting director speaks openly about the challenges and successes of living through these tough COVID19 times. He shares his personal struggles and victories and provides valuable direction to all actors who are also finding it hard to navigate their way through this new reality.

Episode 32 - Quan Huynh: How a convicted murderer serving 15 years to life for murder found purpose and peace inside the walls of jail

Can a murderer be redeemed? Can a murderer find peace and purpose within the walls of a penitentiary while serving 15 years to life for a gang-related homicide? Can that man also go on to help others? The answers are in this podcast and it may just change the way you look at those who have strayed from the path of righteousness. 
About Quan Huynh:
Quan Huynh has been described as a mighty warrior, a magician, and a mountain of goodness. He is the bestselling author of Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom from Within While Serving a Life Sentence. His book was written for men that are doing long or life term sentences, and in it, he shares how he found his freedom years before he was even paroled. 
He works as the senior post-release program manager for Defy Ventures, a non-profit helping those with a criminal past transform their lives through the journey of entrepreneurship. After spending twenty-two years in and out of correctional institutions, Quan was paroled from a life sentence in 2015 and created his first company six months later. The following year, he received the Peace Fellowship Award for his work with the Alternatives to Violence Project. Quan has been featured in Entrepreneur, PBS Newshour, and numerous other publications and podcasts.
Social media handles:
FB, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn: @quanxhuynh
You can order a copy of his book on Quan’s website or on Amazon.