Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest LisaBeth Thomas, on air from April 5th
“What jazzes me? Helping people discover fears that sabotage their relationships and success and the difference it makes in their lives!”
All of us have fears; some are healthy and some are unhealthy. Unhealthy fears can keep us trapped in negative behaviors or situations that can lead to anxiety and lack of production and success. In this show, you’ll discover the fear that is subconsciously sabotaging your actions and create a strategy to outwit it.
With over 30 years of experience creating successful advertising and public relations campaigns and as an award-winning producer, LisaBeth “LB” Thomas continues to be regarded as one of the most respected women in her field. Her pathway to success wasn’t always easy. Due to her divorce, she lost her home and her business. She was devastated and didn’t think it could get any worse, but it did – her mom passed away as she was preparing to close on her home. All this destroyed her confidence and belief in herself. Through the struggle, she uncovered the deep-seated fears that were sabotaging her life. Her courage and determination not only turned a spotlight on those fears, but she also turned her tragedies into triumphs. LB inspires others to dig deep to uncover their inner strength and find their power through loss.
A lot can happen in 10 years — just ask LisaBeth Thomas.
A decade ago, Thomas’s career as a film and video producer was in high gear. Her credits included a wide swath of work from movies like “Hope Floats” to TV shows “Real Life with Gerald Mann,” plus commercials like a campaign celebrating the 20th anniversary of Amy’s Ice Creams.
Referrals, such as from GSD&M to produce Anheuser-Busch commercials for the Keep Texas Beautiful recycling campaign, fueled growth that turned her little Austin production company, LBTJ, into a seven-figure agency handling everything from marketing to media buys.
But of her creations, she is most proud of being one of the original five founders of Texas Women in Business, a nonprofit women’s group dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth along with pooling resources to give back to the community through philanthropy. The group celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2020.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 29th
What are you prioritizing in your life? are you pacing yourself, are you making time for family, friends, your health, and well beingness?, if not why not?
We are all busy, either trying to achieve a goal or just survive the constant changes in the world. By Prioritizing what really is important in life, we not only slow down but really enjoy life in a more meaningful way.
Life is not just about reaching a goal, if you do not reach it as planned, that is ok, maybe you were meant to do it differently or maybe that was not meant to be your goal at all. We spend so much time trying to live up to expectations, that we miss the point of living and valuing those around us. Yes you want to achieve something, but ask yourself the real reason why and who it really is for, also ask yourself, is it worth costing yourself to do it.
When we truly ask ourselves why we are doing it, why it is so important to us and really get honest from within ourselves, then we know how to prioritize our actions and live a more rounded whole wondrous life.
Spiritual Movie Producer Yoichi Utebi and his shows on his movies.
Yoichi UtebiYoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science and a producer on The Cherry Bushido.
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For most of us, the word ‘curse’ brings fantastical images of black magic, witches’ cauldrons, and a little “eye of newt and toe of frog” to mind, especially as the Halloween season rolls around. But though we may be tempted to believe they are merely fantasy, curses can, in fact, be a very real manifestation of negative thoughts. yoichi-utebi-the-divine-protector
Twiceborn is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, Japan’s fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Based on true events, Twiceborn tells the story of Satoru Ichijo, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling, the happiness of humankind. https://www.twicebornmovie.com
“The Real Exorcist” follows Sayuri, a young coffee shop waitress, as she uses her spiritual powers to help customers troubled by supernatural phenomena. The supernatural drama by HS Productions, which is set to open in the United States this August, explores the laws of attraction that govern our lives and afterlives and characterizes the mindset we can all employ to stay on the right path, ward off negative influences, and lead happy, fulfilled lives. www.RealExorcistMovie.com
A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today’s daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world.
Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Edda Karlsson, on-air from March 29th
Former model and sexual assault victim, Ebba Karlsson, author of True Ebba Karlsson, from Sexual assault to True Starlight Starlight: From Living in the Shadows to Being Stellar.
Ebba claims she was sexually assaulted at age 20 while on a job interview in 1990 with Gerald Marie, the president (at the time) of internationally-renowned Elite Modeling Agency, which also represented supermodels Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss. She also alleges she was raped by a fashion model scout who introduced her to Marie. Despite other models claiming similar allegations against Marie, including actress and cover-girl model Carre Otis, criminal charges have never been brought against him. Recently, his ex-wife, former supermodel Linda Evangelista, has publicly sided with them.
“If you have ever been abused, you know how awful, and shameful one can feel,” Ebba says. “Looking back, I still feel disgusted about the whole thing and sad that I didn’t have more guts to stand up for myself and run away. It is never okay for anybody to go beyond a person’s boundaries.”
Ebba is now fighting back and raising awareness about the sexual misconduct practiced all too often in the fashion and modeling industries. She wants to weed out serial predators who abuse their power.
“No longer should a woman’s modeling career be dependent on whether she remains silent while being sexually violated,” says Ebba. “We also need to stop the vicious cycle of grooming and human trafficking.”
She was threatened into silence, on top of feeling ashamed. “We saw in the Harvey Weinstein trial that it took many voices of courageous women to hold him accountable for his crimes,” says Ebba. “In the Jeffrey Epstein case, women who were only children at the time of their grooming also came forward in solidarity to create great change. The time is overdue that we address these same crimes within an industry that has yet to be held accountable.”
Her moving book, True Starlight: From Living in the Shadows to Being Stellar (Morgan James Publishers, Trade Paperback, is the inspirational and spiritually moving memoir of the model-turned-life coach. Her powerful message is punctuated by her guidance and insight on what it takes for each of us to create our own reality and become a “true star.”
“This book is my life story, but it could be any woman’s story,” says Ebba. “You can see this as a journey through time., through your body, soul, and mind. It is meant to take you through your own life, reflecting on your journey and experiences so that you can be inspired to find your purpose and answers within.”
The Swedish-born blonde, who was raised by an alcoholic mother and a sex-addicted, philandering father, overcame the challenges of an abusive and dysfunctional household, attempted suicide, teen pregnancy, and sexual assault – all by the age of 20. Her recently published book reveals a true, gripping story that shows how she found her purpose and mission in life. It also details allegations of sexual misconduct by a major player in the modeling industry.
“I have always been a seeker – a seeker of the truth of happiness, pleasure, and lots of other things,” writes Ebba. “It took me many years to realize what I know today, and it has been a long journey to discover who I really am, and I’m still discovering it.”
“True Starlight is a much-needed contribution to the global conversation that is well underway. Ebba is a survivor, sister, supporter, and champion for those who are trying to find their true voice, reclaim their dignity, and find peace with post-trauma.” — American Model, Actress & Author Carre Otis
Ebba P. Karlsson is a life coach, author, and champion ballroom dancer. She is also a model and sexual assault victim who co-founded a new organization dedicated to cleaning up the modeling industry amidst the #MeToo era —
She is also the founder of True Star, a life coaching practice, helping individuals perform at a high level, live a more fulfilling life, and overcome their past to embrace the future. After leaving behind a promising modeling career, she became, at age 23, one of the managers of the franchise company, The Body Shop. Since 1996, she has been running her own business involving health, meditation, holistic therapies, personal self-development techniques, and leadership practices.
Karlsson launched Victorious Angels in October 2020 with several models, including the internationally renowned cover-girl model Carre Otis. It is a global collective of sexual abuse survivors from the modeling industry.
She is a former model who was raped at age 20 by a modeling scout and then was sexually assaulted during a job interview with the president of Elite Model Management, Gerald Marie. She quit the industry as a result, back in 1990. Now she is helping others to confront the sexual assault problem running rampant in the modeling industry.
She is a Certified Law of Attraction Coach and Creating Money Coach, both by the Quantum Success Academy, and a member of The International Coach Federation. She is also experienced in massage therapy, biofeedback, Feng Shui, risk therapy and is a national champion ballroom dancer.
Here is a recent article about the suicide of Jean-Luc Brunel, who allegedly trafficked more than 1,000 women for Jeffrey Epstein and whose agency supplied models for Victoria’s Secret runway shows:
Ignite your heart and soul with Sara Troy, and her guest Yoichi Utebi, on air from March 29th
A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today’s daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times.
The meaning and history of Bushido code of conduct and ideals
The spiritual backbone of the Bushido spirit and how to maintain spiritual fortitude
3 maxims to live by:
Live each day as if it is your last
Your thoughts determine your future
Face fear squarely and fiercely is the message behind “The Cherry Bushido”
Yoichi UtebiYoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science and a producer on The Cherry Bushido. About The Cherry Bushido
The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March.
Limited theatrical release March 2022 in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Tampa, Honolulu, San Diego, San Antonio, and Orange County, CA, as well as in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada. Available on VOD summer 2022.
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