TM21-40 James Kitfield. In the Company of Heroes

October 4, 2021October 3, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

THE TALIBAN, ISIS & AL QAEDA EMERGE VICTORIOUSLY

DO THE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS BELIEVE IT WAS ALL WORTH IT? Ask James Kitfield

James Kitfield, author of In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is currently a contributing editor and former senior national security correspondent for the Atlantic Media Company and National Journal

An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of twenty-five soldiers who’ve won the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award.

In the Company of Heroes will feature in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-five post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book will focus on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project.

https://soundcloud.com/plv-radio/tm21-40-james-kitfield-in-the-company-of-heroes1?si=6654787c8a3f4f3d8d428dc87320768d

We are on 4 sites and 14 audio and 2 video platforms as seen here.

Soundcloud	ITunes	iHEART	Anchor
Spotify,	Google play,	Stitcher,	Mixcloud
Radio Public.	Breaker,	Helium	Overcastfm
Launchpad	Youtube	Osysee	Podchaser

Self Discovery Media. Self Discovery Community Hub of Discovery Choose Positive Living

Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, who purposely lunged toward a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try to save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers.

BIO: Mr. Kitfield’s articles on defense, national security, intelligence and foreign policy issues have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, National Journal, Bloomberg View, Yahoo News, Breaking Defense, Defense One, The National Interest, The Daily Beast, The Hill, Newsday, Los Angeles Magazine, Army Times, Air Force Magazine, The Stars & Stripes, Off Duty, and other publications.

He is the only three-time winner of the prestigious Gerald R. Ford Award for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, most recently for his first-hand reporting on the Afghan War. The Military Reporters and Editors Association (MRE) and the Medill School of Journalism have awarded Mr. Kitfield their top prize for excellence in reporting an unprecedented six times, most recently in 2016 in the “Online Journalism” category for his articles in POLITICO Magazine, Yahoo News and Breaking Defense. Mr. Kitfield is the author of three books, most recently Twilight Warriors: The Soldiers, Spies & Special Agents Who Are Revolutionizing the American Way of War (Basic Books, 2016). He lives in Alexandria, VA.
AMAZON

AMAZON

FIND HIS WEBSITE HERE:

FIND HIM ON FACEBOOK HERE:

FIND HIM ON TWITTER HERE:

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here.

IG21-39 Billy Mandarino is Living a Now-ist Life

September 27, 2021September 26, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

***Ignite your heart and soul with Sara Troy and her guest Billy Mandarino, on air from September 28th***

Billy is an author, speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from his own journey. The inspiration and truth Billy Mandarino presents in his new book, The Now-ist is a life-changing creation. Billy dives deep into the essence of us all and breaks down present moment living in a very unique way.

https://soundcloud.com/plv-radio/sets/billy-mandarino

We are on 4 sites and 14 audio and 2 video platforms as seen here.

Soundcloud	ITunes	iHEART	Anchor
Spotify,	Google play,	Stitcher,	Mixcloud
Radio Public.	Breaker,	Helium	Overcastfm
Launchpad	Youtube	Osysee	Podchaser

Self Discovery Media. Self Discovery Community Hub of Discovery Choose Positive Living

Want to know more about Billy Mandarino?

Billy Mandarino lives in Santa Barbara, California with his wonderful wife, Desa Marie, and their incredible daughter, Gianna. Billy claims that he fell in love with his wife and Santa Barbara simultaneously. This is the magical city that brought them together more than twenty five years ago. The inspiration and truth Billy Mandarino presents in The Now-ist is a life-changing creation. Not only for the author, but more importantly, the readers and souls he serves. With a spiritual hunger that is never quenched, Billy dives deep into the essence of us all. He takes the common place and makes it “real.” Growing up in a five-sibling, multiple-divorces family, with all its dynamic layers and change, initially shaped the author’s spirituality. Transformed by various religious practices and study through-out his life, he has recognized via life experience, the treasures that reside within us all to be discovered. It is his ultimate calling to light the way, for the ones called to the same magnetic energy that inspired him to write this very book. Billy has a presence that is felt in his writing and penetrates even deeper in person. Most of his life, people are drawn to him for advice and direction in all areas of life. He is incessantly of service to others and has recognized that the inspiration to write The Now-ist is his highest calling. He feels uniquely blessed to share his light with millions around the globe.

AMAZON

www.BillyMandarino.com

https://www.facebook.com/BeTheNowist

https://www.instagram.com/the_nowist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-mandarino-

www.MandarinoProperties.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel

https://www.billymandarino.com/podcast

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here.

21-39 Thank you Montreal

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Saras View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 28th

Well after 41 years in Canada I finally went to Montreal. I went with my 88 year old friend Lucette Audrey whose home it was. She wanted to see her city one more time. Seeing the city through her eyes was wonderful, she has a child like enthusiasm that sweeps her along with you flapping after her. Her energy is abundant, but after 30 miles in 3 days she finally was tired.

We were so lucky with the weather, it was warm the entire time, and even hot on some days. We walked and walked seeing all her memories of a life lived there some 60 years ago. Yes we got lost at times, but that was ok, because there was always something to discover.

We did the Big Wheel and saw the city from greater heights. We walked St Catharines street, Rue de Denis , St Laurent where we found many a good restaurant and with the streets being closed of, a lot of entertainment.

It is good to see the wonderful history that is Montreal, the culture and the vibe is very inviting. People are so friendly, and both French and English are spoken there. We went to a concert Rafael, it was wonderful to her such uplifting music again. We walked through McGill university grounds and saw all the student sitting on the grounds studying of chatting with each other.

https://soundcloud.com/plv-radio/21-39-thank-you-montreal

We are on 4 sites and 14 audio and 2 video platforms as seen here.

Soundcloud	ITunes	iHEART	Anchor
Spotify,	Google play,	Stitcher,	Mixcloud
Radio Public.	Breaker,	Helium	Overcastfm
Launchpad	Youtube	Osysee	Podchaser

Self Discovery Media. Self Discovery Community Hub of Discovery Choose Positive Living

The Olympic stadium and Botanical gardens.

Norte Dam church

A wedding taking place out side of Notre Dam and a lovely café right beside it.

Olympic village and housing they built for the event.

A view of the city from Mount Royal and Oratoire St Joseph.

Our hotel, lovely character and ambiance and great pastries for breakfast. Great location and good people.

Place de Arts, where we saw a wonderful symphony by Rafael, meeting one of my wonderful podcast guest Daniela Norris. Plus by the St Lawrence and Big dome.

The big wheel and the view from it of the St Lawrence and down town.

Truly a wonderful city and I enjoyed my time there a lot.

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

BB21-37 Ellen M. Snee, EdD, Claiming our Authority

September 13, 2021September 7, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Ellen M. See, on air from September 14th

Ellen M. Snee, EdD, a former Catholic nun and author of LEAD: How Women in Charge Claim Their Authority. From the C-suite to the Senate floor, women in leadership positions are at historic highs. And research now shows that women are more effective than men in 84% of competencies associated with leadership. Yet many accomplished and capable women continue to struggle with issues related to ambition, power, and authority. What explains this disconnect? Dr. Snee, who has been at the forefront of women’s leadership development for more than 25 years, is available to share her unique perspective on women leaders in roles of authority.

Informative, uplifting, and empowering, LEAD is a leadership book for our times. It has received advance praise from business leaders, academics, and experts on women’s leadership including Sally Helgesen, best-selling author of How Women Rise, The Female Vision, The Female Advantage.

https://soundcloud.com/plv-radio/bb21-37-ellen-m-snee-edd-claiming-our-authority

We are on 4 sites and 14 audio and 2 video platforms as seen here.

Soundcloud	ITunes	iHEART	Anchor
Spotify,	Google play,	Stitcher,	Mixcloud
Radio Public.	Breaker,	Helium	Overcastfm
Launchpad	Youtube	Osysee	Podchaser

Self Discovery Media. Self Discovery Community Hub of Discovery Choose Positive Living

Snee’s earlier experience as a Catholic nun affords her a unique perspective on women leaders in roles of authority. She lived and worked with women who ran large educational and non-profit institutions. There she learned how:

women can collaborate with other women while navigating the male hierarchies
to mobilize individuals, teams, and organizations toward a shared mission
to assert her authority when necessary without harming relationships with others
to gain critical—and transferable—skills that apply to all women who want to exercise power and authority as a leader

Possible Topics that Dr. Snee speaks to include:

Claim Your Desires, Communicate With Purpose, and Lead With Authority
In this inspiring, actionable talk, she lays out her proven coaching model for leading from the inside out. Rooted in psychology and real-world experience, she shares illuminating stories and practical tips that audience members can immediately put to use.

Performance vs. Promotability: The Key to Career Advancement

Women often see merit as the best way to get ahead: Keep your head down, get the work done, cultivate good relationships with your team or staff. But there is a difference between performance and promotability and it’s key to advancing in your career.

Holding Power and Embracing Discomfort

Leading with authority means embracing power, not just “influence.” Power means you are in control, including the ability to hire, fire, manage assets, and impact lives. This includes the unique challenges — and opportunities — inherent when women have authority including over other women.

Networking With Authority

The power of a network is not “who you know,” but “who knows you.” It’s vital to build webs of connection with individuals and organizations outside and beyond your own company. These relationships become increasingly important over the course of a career.

AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

ELLEN SNEE, EdD, has been at the forefront of women’s leadership development for more than 25 years. Her original research at Harvard University on women’s experience in roles of authority formed the foundation of her company’s work with Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco, Goodyear, Marriott, Pfizer, and Schwab. Later, as Global VP of Leadership Development at VMware, she launched its business initiative, VMwomen, to attract, develop, advance, and retain talented women. Ellen lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.For more information, please visit:

https://www.ellensnee.com

https://www.facebook.com/ellen.snee.9
https://www.instagram.com/ellensnee

Ellen Snee EdD – Executive Coach to High Potential and Senior Level Women – Catalyst Coaching | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-snee-edd

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here.

ECO21-37 Andrew P Michael Is Raising Planetary Consciousness.

September 13, 2021September 7, 2021Sara Troy

ECO Solutions with Sara Troy and her guest Andrew P Michael, on air from September 14th

Raising Consciousness to Heal the Planet and its Inhabitants

‘Soul Pal’ fables from modern-day Aesop, environmentalist Andrew P Michael, teach truths about our environmental crisis and the consciousness needed to resolve it.

Earth is in peril. Severe droughts parch some areas while torrential rains flood others; gargantuan wildfires consume whole territories while freakish ice storms crash city grids. These and other environmental stresses are flaming human conflict and inflaming our health and the wellbeing of the animal kingdom.

A modern-day Aesop, environmentalist, and attorney Andrew P Michael uses stories and animal characters (Soul Pals) in his new e-book, Arising Soul Pals: Keep Your Eyes on the Rise, to illustrate the environmental and cultural challenges facing Earth and its inhabitants and to posit a solution to those challenges- raising consciousness.

Though the Arising Soul Pal stories are fictional, they are based on facts about nature, animals, people, and culture, providing the backdrop for understanding the environmental and social conditions that are causing our environmental crisis. Readers learn how climate change directly affects the octopus, pelican, hummingbird, elephant, rhino, and hippopotamus and simultaneously raise their consciousness of the attitude needed to prevail over these challenges. By recognizing the innate but unique heart, intelligence, and courage that each Soul Pal applies to resolve the immediate hurdle threatening them, their family, and friends and practicing what Michaels refers to as Acronym Mantra Power (AMP), readers can “live in higher attitudes on an upward spiral of higher consciousness” and manifest solutions to the existential crisis we all face.

https://soundcloud.com/plv-radio/eco21-37-andrew-p-michael-is-raising-planetary-consciousness

We are on 4 sites and 14 audio and 2 video platforms as seen here.

Soundcloud	ITunes	iHEART	Anchor
Spotify,	Google play,	Stitcher,	Mixcloud
Radio Public.	Breaker,	Helium	Overcastfm
Launchpad	Youtube	Osysee	Podchaser

Self Discovery Media. Self Discovery Community Hub of Discovery Choose Positive Living

Andrew P Michael, environmentalist, attorney, author, and as an environmentalist he has traveled the globe to implement evergreen, regenerative development projects for people, animals, and the environment and an attorney who has specialized in advancing legislation to enhance sustainable personal, community, and global development. Michael is currently Co-Director of Partnerships For Change, a nonprofit implementing international projects to promote compassion, empower women, and abolish cruelty to people, animals, and the environment.

After passing the California state bar and graduating from U.C. Hastings College of the Law, Michael worked with State Senator John Vasconcellos drafting environmental legislation and co-authoring a national proposal to catalyze public-private partnerships to promote community empowerment. Following work in the legislature, Michael directed Partnerships For Change and designed and implemented the Community Summits and Resource Exchange Bank programs to realize greater local self-reliance. He devised plans and identified resources to convert military bases to sustainable and civil uses for the Center for Economic Conversion and coordinated national conferences on the sustainable development of former military bases, featuring a national summit at the Presidio Officers’ Club in 1996 with Mikhail Gorbachev and Oscar Arias as keynote speakers. Michael then served as Vice President of Sustainable Development responsible for the Bay Area Council’s water, energy, and environmental policy work from 1999-2011. He helped write and pass the country’s most advanced system to address Climate Change.

This year, Michael completed Arising Soul Pals: Keep Your Eyes on the Rise. Based on global stories sourced from Andrew’s visits to the Indian subcontinent, China, and Africa, Arising Soul Pals is meant to inspire action to halt the deterioration of nature and the environment by raising personal and global consciousness.