”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau

Episode 62 Kyle Quilausing: ”Stay Humble and Pray” - How a once Hawaii’s most wanted criminal found God in his jail cell

Once bad, always bad? No. The choice to change is a personal one. In this episode, Kyle Quilausing describes how he went from success to tragedy, and how he found his way back.
Once Hawaii's most wanted criminal, Kyle was caught and convicted. In custody, he found a friend - God - and found the light he needed to turn his life around. This is a story that inspires us to believe that anyone can find their way back to the right path. 
 

Episode 61: Rock Thomas - The Power of Your Identity: The importance of self-examination, growth mindset, choices and so much more

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rock Thomas, an influencer, motivator, businessman, popular #1 podcaster, Goalcast superstar, and an all-around great guy.
Rock discusses the importance of self-examination, personal choices, growth, mindset, and more.  Rocks Goalcast video has had more than 100 Million hits - he knows his stuff! 
Enjoy the show.
Check out Rock at: https://www.rockthomas.com/
and his free book, as promised at: https://www.rockthomas.com/freebook
 

Episode 60: MaKenna Riley - Every business needs a kid - How a 10-year-old girl developed her business ideas into 6 figure businesses by the time she was 18

These are ever-changing times that challenge many of us financially. However, the fact is, there are so many new business opportunities available to people, and age doesn't play that much of a role anymore. I introduce you to Makenna Riley, an eighteen-year-old businesswoman who started working online at the age of ten and is now running more than one 6 figure business. If you're finding it difficult to get to where you want to be, this podcast is for you. Remember that there are so many opportunities available to us and that we have the ability to chase our dreams.
About MacKenna:
Makenna Riley is an 18-year-old businesswoman who runs a 6-figure online empire called Billionaire Business Academy.
She knows what she wants out of life and is certainly is a teen to watch who serves as a role model, not only to her peers to many adults who are excited to embrace technology. Not many kids her age have a thriving business and interviewed celebrities like Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington, Motivation Guru Les Brown, Fitness Legend Jack Lalanne, and many others.
She’s a genius when it comes to all things technology which gives her a leg up in the internet marketing world. She has helped countless businesses bring their product or service onto the online market and is skilled at funnel building, email marketing, and advertising. The list goes on with all the skills she has picked up in the last 6 years in the Internet Marketing world, learning from the best in the business. This knowledge has allowed her during COVID-19 to thrive and help up-level others along the way.
 
To learn more, connect with her by going to www.ForbesRileysInnerCircle.com
 

Episode 59: Elizabeth Molina - A story of courage, will, determination, love for a child and rising like a Phoenix after severe domestic abuse and brutality

*Trigger warning: this episode deals with domestic violence and severe brutality. If you are triggered by violence, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human suffering, I highly advise that you do not tune in to this episode.Having said that, this is a remarkable story of a woman who never gave up, and although she suffered severe brutality at the hands of her once-beloved husband, the love for her child kept her fighting against all odds and she was not only able to survive her circumstances and free herself, she rose like a Phoenix.
Imagine being kidnapped, held hostage for six months, beaten, raped daily, starved & punished. This is a story of a mother's protection. of a female MacGyver, a warrior, and a fighter. You're going to want to tune into this one if you're not triggered.
About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth is a TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, Beauty BioHacker, Clubhouse, and Instagram Influencer who focuses on holistic beauty. She is also the founder of The Molina Glow, a certified Holistic Health & Life Coach and a former medical sales specialist ranked Top 3 nationally in sales in the pharmaceutical arena. Her personal story of domestic violence survival has led her to become a Model on a Mission to redefine the WHY surrounding people’s beauty choices and practices."
IG: Elizabeth__Molina
www.elizabethmolinainc.com

Episode 58: Alam Ghafoor - How forgiveness can set a hostage free: The story of an Innocent Terrorist

*This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and torture and is not recommended for all audiences.
Imagine being arrested by the 'secret police' in a foreign country, taken to a remote, secret location and then accused of being a terrorist bomber, tortured, degraded and held at the mercy of your torturous captors. Well, that's the true story you're about to hear. 
From the media:Alam Ghafoor was detained and tortured while on a business trip to Dubai following the London bombings in July 2005. Alam and his business partner, Mohammed Rafiq Siddique, flew to the UAE on July 4th of that year. They were dragged out of a restaurant as they dined on July 21st. The two British Muslims were then threatened with torture, deprived of sleep, subjected to stress positions and told they would be killed and fed to dogs.
Alam was eventually released without charge on July 30th, convinced that the individual to which consular officials were turning for permission to see him was a British intelligence officer. At the time of his interrogation, Alam was told that British security services had requested his detention and questioning.
Apparently MI5 and MI6 officers who question terrorism suspects they know are being tortured are apparently acting in line with a secret government interrogation policy, drawn up after the 9/11 attacks. The policy stated: "We cannot be party to such ill-treatment nor can we be seen to condone it" and that "it is important that you do not engage in any activity yourself that involves inhumane or degrading treatment of prisoners." It also advises intelligence officers that if detainees "are not within our custody or control, the law does not require you to intervene" to prevent torture.
When Alam asked why he had been arrested, he was shown a photograph and told he resembled one of the 7/7 suicide bombers and that he must be related to him. His business partner, Siddique, who was also detained and tortured, says he was told he must have been involved in the bombings – not only did he share a name with the bombers – but he lived in Dewsbury, the same Yorkshire town.
One interrogator said to him: "In the morning you will be thrown into a pit and the dogs will tear you to bits and I will watch it and enjoy it."
Eventually, he agreed to sign a false confession admitting he was a friend of the bombers and had organized the London attacks. "I wrote a false confession and put crazy things in it like 'I have constant contact with Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden'," he said. He was told he would be shot by a firing squad the following morning.
When Alam returned home, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. His relationship with his partner broke down and he suffered nightmares, anxiety, and paranoia.
Today, Alam resides in the UK and his understanding of people and cultural differences make him a master negotiator. He is an advisor and consultant to CEO's, HNW clients, and Government agencies. His focus is on creating a better world and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
www.alamghafoor.com
Author of: Innocent Terrorist
 

Episode 57: Danny Skulls - Choosing your mindset matters & a special mindset meditation

Does mindset matter? Can positive affirmations become habit and change a negative mindset. The answer is 'YES,' and Danny Skulls explains how in this inspiring episode. Following the interview is a special mindset meditation you're sure to enjoy.
About Danny:
Danny Sculls is a mindset and sales mentor that works with entrepreneurs to help them scale to 6 figures. 
 
Danny brings over 18 years of Sales Leadership coaching experience having run floors in the Empire State Building and Wall Street.
 
Danny is an NLP Master Practitioner and takes a deep dive into the unconscious mind of his clients to help them overcome limiting beliefs, and charge what they're worth through his sales, hypnosis, and timeline reset techniques.
 

Episode 56: Sandra Elia - Dealing with food addiction: A journey of recovery and of hope to all who are addicted

Sandra Elia is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and a pioneer in the field of addictive eating. Her expertise has brought about partnerships with Canada's top obesity and addiction doctors. Her Food Addiction Recovery Program hasyielded tremendous success. Patients report improved health, improved sense of well being, most importantly, changing their relationship with food.Sandra runs Ontario's outpatient Food Addiction Recovery Program (originally covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan: OHIP at The Wharton Medical Clinic).She co-created Canada's first 28-day residential treatment program for food addiction at Renascent Addiction Rehab Centre in Toronto.Sandra's work has be featured in:National PostGlobal News TorontoGlobal News EdmontonCTV News - Atlanticmsn.com/lifestyleToronto Star
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FB: 3Fails
contact@sandraelia.com
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Episode 55: Arjan Erkel - Held Hostage - remaining hopeful and focused, even in the most difficult of times

For almost two years Arjan Erkel was held captive by masked Islamic rebels in Dagestan, Russia after being kidnapped for ransom. He was an anthropologist working for “Doctors without borders.” His unique story about survival, his quest for freedom, and his powerful recovery is inspiring.  It reminds us that no matter what we are faced with, we can handle it. And we thought lockdown was tough.
 
Since then, Arjan has been speaking about his experience worldwide, giving workshops, and coaching, and he has inspired thousands of people with his message about freedom and taking ownership of your own life.
 
Arjan is also a Co-Founder of ‘Free a Girl,’ a foundation that is dedicated to freeing young girls from forced prostitution. Since 2008 they have freed and given a second chance to more than 4,750 girls globally.
From Arjan:
“I learned the hard way that I can surprise myself, surpass myself and have much more power and influence than I ever imagined.
From August 2002 to April 2004, armed and masked Muslim rebels in Dagestan imprisoned me under appalling conditions for 607 days. My hostage situation was a long battle against uncertainty, stress, lack of clarity, loneliness, despair and lack of confidence, security and comfort.
Every day could be my last. Soon I realized I had to do everything possible to make the best out of the situation I was in by looking for a connection with my kidnappers and by constantly reflecting on my own behavior.
Working on safety, trust, and possibilities instead of making it worse by negativism and hostility I challenged myself every day. I learned how to push my own boundaries. I learned what patience, discipline and perseverance really mean. But I also experienced what it is like to have no more tears left to cry. I have experienced what empathy can do between mutual relationships. It helped me survive”.
 
https://arjanerkel.nl/about-arjan/
https://arjanerkel.nl/