Patricia Clarke is a British Columbia-based artist, writer, and speaker who draws much of her inspiration from the natural splendor surrounding her and her real-life experiences.

During her rewarding journey she has been an entrepreneur and won various awards and contracts to import her specialty candy into stores like Costco, London Drugs, and Superstore.

However in 2010, she left her import/export career to channel her experience and energy into building her art practice. Her intuitively painted art can be seen hanging in galleries, homes, and businesses worldwide.

But this isnt why she is with us

Today she published her 1st book, The Unknown Sister - A Memoir of The Search For The Truth Of My Paternity and it has become a best-seller,

Her purpose in writing this book was to support others and to give them the courage to have difficult conversations.

Patricia has been seen on screens and stages educating about adoption, secrets, art, and spirituality, and often, her art and book are woven into her speaking. You can often find her traveling and spending time in nature when she's not in her studio creating.

Find Trisha at:

https://patriciaclarkecreations.com/gallery/

https://www.facebook.com/patriciaclarkecreations/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-clark-11209b24/

Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development.

He provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.

After nearly a decade of studying the performance habits of high-achieving athletes, Ahmard has developed programs of inspiration and motivation that are beneficial to individuals, professionals, companies and organizations worldwide.

In 2011, Ahmard published Awaken the Baller Within, which was quickly labeled as the “athlete’s life manual” by some pundits in sports media. This book was taught in more than a dozen colleges and close to 50 athletic departments and sports camps.

Ahmard is becoming one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, working in countries like Zambia and Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the United States, he’s inspired professionals at companies like the Boys and Girls Club, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Salvation Army. His college clients include Prairie View A&M, Houston Community College, and West Texas A&M.

He published his second book, I Am More Than Enough, in April 2019 to address many of his clients’ confidence challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Find Ahmard at

• https://ahmardvital.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmard-vital-6959464/
• https://www.facebook.com/ahmardvital/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrrvUluHZEfyoektk9Q2Gg

In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating realm of Bobby Huntley, the brilliant author behind the mesmerizing novel, "Mothers Please " Bobby is a very gifted and insightful educator of 19 plus years and has produced a thought-provoking self-help book for single mothers raising sons without the help of the father and or positive male role models.

Within the book Bobby lists 8 mistakes that single mothers make in raising their sons.

Find Bobby at

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyhuntley/
• https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRHHuntley
• www.brayehuntleyenterprises.com

Welcome Reneé Rodriguez again to the podcast

As highlighted in the last podcast episode Renee is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody.

Her unique approach is to teach client to adopt a "noble warrior" mindset when entering the courtroom. By instilling a sense of strength, resilience, and determination in her clients, Reneé empowers them to confidently present themselves as the healthier and more capable parent during custody disputes.

Reneé has also become a trusted advocate for victims of domestic violence. She understands the unique struggles faced by people in abusive relationships and helps them develop strategies to protect themselves and their children. Reneé's deep commitment to promoting awareness about domestic violence and advocating for its victims has led her to become a respected figure in the field.

Find Renee at

• https://www.facebook.com/bffconsulting
• https://bestfootforwardllc.com/about/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqzpdr2Oytk

This week’s guest is becoming a regular on the podcast

Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years

In addition to this she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.

She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.

She is here this time to talk about setting and maintaining good boundaries.

Find Elaine at

• https://mentallyspeakingdotblog.wordpress.com/
• https://twitter.com/elaine_lcsw

Fiona is the founder of Home Sweet Homes, a co-parenting journal and planner aimed at helping young children adjust to life after a separation or divorce.

As a single mother to a 5-year-old boy, she experienced first-hand the challenges that come with co-parenting, including stress, anxiety, guilt, and a lack of resources to support young children.

Fiona searched for tools and products to help co-parents and their children but found that there were few solutions available that directly involved children. This inspired her to create the Home Sweet Homes journal and planner, which evolved from a $2 mini planner she found at a dollar store.

The Home Sweet Homes journal and planner is designed to keep co-parents and their child connected and informed about each other's daily lives, while also providing comfort and joy across their two homes.

Fiona's mission is to bring positivity out of a difficult situation by combining the benefits of a journal and planner into a tool that stays with the child. After countless hours of brainstorming, writing, editing, and designing, Fiona had the first prototype of Home Sweet Homes in her hands in February 2021.

Find Fiona at

• https://www.tiktok.com/@coparenting_mom
• https://www.facebook.com/fiona.w.kong
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakong/
• https://www.instagram.com/homesweethomesjournal/?hl=en

Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting, and her mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce and beyond.

She offers innovative tools, strategies, and solutions to minimize the impact of divorce trauma and help families shift from surviving to thriving.

Janet has personally experienced many life-altering events, including being a child of a high-conflict divorce, then finding herself in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic defending false allegations that no parent should have to defend, and having her children never come home to live with her at the ages of 11 and 13, to eventually building strong loving bonds with her children as adults.

Through her own healing journey, she has discovered her life's purpose, which is to work with parents in their co-parenting relationships and end the generational cycle of pain and trauma caused by unconscious parenting.

Janet believes that it's possible to enjoy life despite experiencing pain and complications, and she wants to help others do the same.

Find Janet here

• https://jpcoachingandconsulting.com/about/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/jp-coaching-and-consulting-inc/about/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpcoachingandconsulting/
• https://twitter.com/JPCoaching2

Jay Rosenthal is an entrepreneur and Child Welfare Consultant with a diverse background in various areas of social work. With prior experience in conducting child welfare investigations, Jay has developed a comprehensive understanding of child protection systems and protocols and additionally, his expertise extends to therapy, specifically in a children's congregate care setting, where he has worked closely with children in a group care environment.

Jay holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. This academic foundation has equipped him with a deep understanding of human behavior and psychological principles, which he can apply in their work as a Child Welfare Consultant.

Jay's dedication to advocating for vulnerable populations is evident through his involvement as a member of the founding board of directors of a non-profit organization established in May 2014. This organization focuses specifically on championing the rights of children with rare or undiagnosed diseases and their families. Jay aims to create awareness, provide support, and drive positive change in the lives of these children and their families.

Find Jay here

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-m-rosenthal-ba44b866/
• https://cpsprotect.com/
• https://www.listennotes.com/top-podcasts/jay-rosenthal/