Join us as Michael shares his incredible story of resilience, from facing academic setbacks to graduating summa cum laude, and how he turned his pain into purpose. Discover the writing process behind his memoir, the challenges he faced, and the powerful lessons he imparts for anyone feeling stuck or underestimated. Michael's message resonates with those navigating their own murky waters, reminding us all that sometimes the darkest moments lead to the brightest transformations. Don't miss this uplifting conversation with host Rob Jolles that will leave you inspired to pursue your own dreams.

Visit Michael Watyoka's website at http://www.growwisewealthybuilders.com/ for more information on his work.

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Mojdeh has a deep interest in world literature including Persian Poetry. In this episode she discusses what led her to translating poetry, specifically Iranian women's poetry, and how she provides a profound translation of words to convey the deep meaning behind the works she translates. Her work is meticulous, focused, and crafted but she does it because she loves it. Listen in as she shares her story.

Mojdeh Bahar doesn't currently have a website but her works can be found on Amazon here.

You can reach Mojdeh at her email address: baharmojdeh@gmail.com

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Intrigue, mystery, suspense, that's what you'll find in John DeDakis's novel but the story of how it came to be is even more interesting. Using real life events to inform his writing, John wrote his most recently released fiction novel, Enemies Domestic, by taking the shocking news stories that were happening and putting his main character, Lark Chadwick right in the thick of it all. John discusses how his 8 am daily coffee routine with his wife, helps inform his storytelling and keeps him turning the pages for his readers. You don't want to miss this informational episode with John, who provides us with great inspiration and ideas to keep our own writing going.

Visit John DeDakis's website at https://johndedakis.com/ for more information on his work.

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