Choose Positive Living Sara Troy with her guest Linda Heeler, PCC, on air from April 19th
Coaching gave me my life back. I had so much social anxiety that it was easier to lose myself in my family and work. Therapy helped but I still had crippling fear and anxiety every time I wanted to try something new. Now I’m living an amazing life and doing things I never thought possible. The best part is, that I’m helping others do the same!
Linda Heeler is a Life/Executive Coach and host of the Normal Lies podcast. While working as a dental hygienist, Linda discovered coaching as another way to help people; without having to put her hands in their mouths.
Linda is a graduate of Accomplishment Coaching’s Coach Training and Leadership Program. After graduation, she was invited to join AC’s leadership team where she shared her expertise and honed her skill by training and mentoring other coaches.
Linda earned her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation(ICF). She has continued her education by receiving her certification in Positive Psychology Coaching and has earned a certificate in Systemic Team Coaching.
Linda works with clients to uncover and shift the stories (lies) that the voice in their head says are true. On her podcast, Normal Lies, Linda and her guests explore societal and cultural lies we are born into that have become “normalized.”
Linda often uses her coaching and leadership skills as she volunteers in the community. As a member of theRochester Women’s Network’s Board of Directors, Linda served as president from 2018-20 and as VP of Programs. She has served at the Monroe County Jail as a workshop facilitator for the Step By Step program whose mission is to empower women who are incarcerated.
Linda was also a recipient of RWN’s prestigious 2017 Up & Coming Business Women’s Award.
Linda lives near Rochester, NY, and has been married to her high school sweetheart, for over 30 years. She has two amazing adult children, an equally impressive son-in-law, an adorable 4-year-old grandson, and 2 beloved fur babies.
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Victoria Coure, on air from April 12th
A Contagious Smile has been supporting families with both special needs as well as survivors of domestic violence for well over 16 years now. As a special needs parent, a survivor of domestic violence, and being special needs myself, I understand first-hand just how challenging it was and still is to be able to find the assistance that you need. This is a place where there is no judgment, no bullying and you get to be YOU! We offer support groups, social groups, classes, legal preparation, and much more. Finally, a place where you can be amongst lifelong friends, who understand exactly who and where you are because each and every one of us has been there or is still there. We believe in having fun, learning with laughter, and supporting one another’s dreams.
Victoria is a true survivor and mother of a special needs miracle child. With more than 16 years of educating herself and countless others within the special needs community. She brings a light to those who’ve known true darkness. Victoria has dedicated a large portion of her life in aiding those who were not in a position to help themselves. Victoria has several degrees and certifications which also include a Paralegal Degree, ASL Masters, First Aid/AED/CPR, Tracheostomy Certification, 3 Black Belts in mixed Martial Arts and is currently furthering her studies through online classes at Yale. Jackie also speaks to groups of domestic violence survivors as well as advocates for both survivors as well as special needs families. She is also an accomplished author and works throughout the year to help bring awareness along with toys for the special needs communities. Victoria and her daughter have been featured on tv advocating for those with challenging abilities and also with abused women. Having become a survivor herself has made her into a “Pitbull”. She advocates for these families and individuals and fights tooth and nail for them.
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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:
Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Deborah Driggs, on air from March 15th
From her start as a Playboy Centerfold and Covergirl to her life as a Screen Actors’ Guild member and then Top Rated Insurance professional, Deborah Driggs has had to clear many hurdles in life to make these things happen. And while it may seem like Deborah’s success came easy to her, nothing could be further from the truth. Rather, she has overcome a number of challenges in her life to get where she is today but what IS true and part of her character is her willingness to take risks, maintain a positive attitude, and never take “No” for an answer.
*Playboy *How I landed on the pages of Playboy and the Cover (April 1990) *How was I treated as a Playmate *How did it open doors *What it was like going from being somewhat famous to re-building myself and starting a new career *Tools I used to become a #1 salesperson *Divorce *Recovery *Trauma *How life has come full circle * My Book *My weekly Blogs
Deborah’s Tell-All Memoir
Deborah’s Tell-All Memoir
First Love: Ice Skating lessons as a child instilled in me the discipline, consistency, dedication, and time management, all of which I use today as a successful business leader.
Landing on the cover of Playboy Magazine: I hit the lotto when I was chosen to be both Miss March 1990 and on the cover of the April 1990 issue.
My Acting Career: Baron-Brown Training took my career to new heights and later would help my business to become a success.
Reinventing Myself after Divorce: After a loss of faith in myself, I found the strength and courage to start a new career with zero training.
Discovering New Mentors and Coaches: My willingness to work on myself and seek out positive, successful role models has opened doors I never could have imagined.
Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Erez Agam, on air from March 7th
Erez Agam was born in Israel in the 1980s. From a young age, the topic of immigration attracted him. After growing up, Erez began traveling in many countries around the world until he decided that he was interested in immigrating and therefore chose Germany as his destination country. Erez Agam arrived in Berlin without any connections but only with a suitcase and at the end he describes his migration journey to Germany from the beginning to the end. In addition, Erez is an expert in the field of sales and this is his real passion.
Erez’s book describes his immigration journey and along with it, Erez reveals all the secrets of immigration that will help other immigrants.
The book answers all the questions (finding a job (even if you do not have a European passport), finding an apartment, issuing a work visa, what is the difference between a European passport and a non-European passport, employees rights in Berlin, conversion to a driving license for a German license and more …)
It is important to note that this book contains unique information that cannot be found in any other source (not even in immigration law offices).
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