Roald Dahl: “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Bringing her authentic self to every area of life has been a driving force for Amy Lynn Durham. She found herself only bringing a part of her gifts and talents to the workplace. Now, as an executive coach, she’s pulling out all the stops! Highlights: • Tapping into your intuition at work • How to balance the masculine and feminine • Using flying paper ritual to release and tarot cards to direct Connect with Amy Lynn Durham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydurhamexecutivecoaching/) Check out Amy’s Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/home #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Magic #Intuition #Tarot #Coaching Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Arianna Huffington: “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” A challenging relationship with his father gave Frank Smith some of the greatest lessons in dealing with life. Even though he loves to drive fast, Frank is far from reckless. For him, driving is a metaphor for building a strong and dynamic business culture. This view serves him as an entrepreneur and a family man. Highlights: • Living life with no regrets, no matter what Dad says • It’s weird not to be friends at work! • You have to be slow to go fast Connect with Frank: Websites: www.mosaicpersonnel.com and www.drivinghappinesatwork.com #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Working #Engagement #Culture #Career Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-smith-5b74795 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Socrates: “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” On the sweet island of Aruba, the pandemic has halted the tourism industry. The pandemic has not halted the can-do spirit of a budding entrepreneur and mother of three, Ivy Correa. She makes time for her family and is committed to finding new ways to fulfill her purpose. Highlights: • Choosing change versus being a victim of change • Connecting to a deeper purpose • How to use what you have to achieve the vision Connect with Ivy Correa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-correa/) Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Entrepreneur #Mompreneur #Aruba 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Pablo Picasso: “The first half of life is learning to be an adult- the second half is learning to be a child.” How do you pivot with grace and hope at the tender age of 60? Don “Gorgeous” Borges embarked on his second half of life with uncertainty, hope, and enthusiasm. This conversation gives us a peek into his journey through his career, his Hawaiian heritage, and his family. Highlights: • The soul’s search for authenticity • Exploring the “inner wilderness” and how to reclaim what is lost • Discovering what lies outside the template of life Connect with Don Borges at donborges@comcast.net Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Heritage #Career #Life 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Alexander Graham Bell: “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” What a fascinating time to run a business or to work for one anywhere in the world. “Work makes life happens,” according to Laurie Larrea, President of Workforce Solutions for Greater Dallas. Throughout her own career path, she paved the way for millions in her community to access jobs. The jobs helped them acquire skills, connect with other people, and ultimately fulfill their purpose. Highlights: • The promise of youth and jobs • Innovating how to build community support • The impact of women on the workforce To learn more go to www.worksolutions.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. For the audio version, search for Time to Come Alive on Google Podcasts, Itunes, Soundcloud, and Spotify. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Workforce #Careers #Jobs #Youth #Women #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Workforce #Careers #Jobs #Youth #Women 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Irvine Welsh: “When you’re not doing so well, vote for a better life for yourself. If you are doing quite nicely, vote for a better life for others.” For Billy Lane, voting has been on his mind ever since he was in hot pursuit for his education as an 18-year old. His journey towards social justice started with controversial conversations with a family member. Now he as the executive director of After Eight to Educate is providing teens and young adults with a safe space to thrive. Connect with Billy Lane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-lane-2b77b699/) Highlights: • How a knock on your door can change your life • Voting has to do with your personhood • Using your platform to get into collective action #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Voting #Justice #Blackvotesmatter 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Rebel Thriver: “When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” As a child, Elizabeth Johnston had and a knack for deconstructing a story. She grew up knowing that expressing her creativity through writing could enhance one's well-being. As a story coach, she’s an advocate for using writing as a way to identify significant key moments and appreciate the resilience to make it in life. Highlights: • Making room for creativity in your life • How to unearth your story • Don’t starve yourself from other creative sources Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #writing #creativity #stories 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Clarissa Pinkola Estés: “The soul has no gender.” Shapeshifting into animal forms has always held a certain fascination for Lindsay Tierstein. As they embrace their true self at every turn, Lindsay has encountered labels put upon by family, friends, colleagues, and the world at large. They’ve now begun to peel off the ones that don’t fit and press in the ones that do, in pursuit of living life on their own terms. Highlights: • Stripping away gender • Differentiate what is inside and what is conditioning • The Golden Girls as a model life Books/TV/Movie Resources: Sidekick Squad Series, Author C.B. Lee. "Welcome to Andover… where superpowers are common, but internships are complicated." Young Adult, Scifi-Fantasy, f/f romance, transgender representation, women in STEM, and one of my favorite superpowers--shapeshifting. Wayward Children Series, Author Seanan McGuire. "Nobody gets to tell me how my story ends but me." Young Adult, Scifi-Fantasy, an exploration of identity through the magical lands that children return from, asexual protagonist featured in book 1 and more representation throughout the series, The Prince And The Dressmaker, Author Jen Wang. “My whole life is other people deciding what's acceptable. When I put on a dress, I get to decide.” Young Adult, Graphic Novel, a fairy tale for any age about identity, love, and art. TV Series Steven Universe, Creator Rebecca Sugar. "Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust." Rating: TV-PG, series on Cartoon Network and Hulu, family-friendly, explores themes such as identity, family, and gender through a modern fantasy setting. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Creator Noelle Stevenson. "We're on the edge of greatness turning darkness to light." Rating: TV-Y7-FV, series on Netflix, colorful remake of the 80's series She-Ra, filled with lots of love. Pose Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy. "The category is: live, work, pose." Rating: TV-MA, series on Netflix, set in New York City's African-American and Latino ballroom scene during 1980s/90s, talented cast of trans actresses, actor Billy Porter was the first openly gay black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in this show. HRC Visibility Awards acceptance speech by Matrix Director Lana Wachowski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crHHycz7T_c #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #gender #queer #LGBTQ 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Fernando Solanas: “We realized that the important thing was not the film itself, but that which the film provoked.” Growing up in South Africa during a time divided by apartheid, Ingrid Gavshon, filmmaker and executive coach, was drawn to stories of injustice. She shares her journey in journalism and documentary filmmaking where she was committed to giving a voice to the voiceless. Highlights: • Growing up with a taste for freedom • Going above and beyond to pursue your dream • Amplifying stories that matter Connect with Ingrid Gavshon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-gavshon-2b00254/) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4800710/) Ingrid's Films: • A Royal Revolutionary - Nelson Mandela Tribute - https://vimeo.com/82754811 • Facing Life, Facing Death - https://vimeo.com/manage/83743905/general • Being Pavarotti - https://vimeo.com/manage/83584293/general Ingrid's Picks: • Just Mercy (https://www.justmercyfilm.com/) • 13th (http://www.avaduvernay.com/13th) #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #stories #filmmaking #SouthAfrica 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com