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Jill Hart Interviews Terri Blackstock

Darlene Schacht — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:18:05 +0000

Terri Blackstock hasn’t always written for the Lord. Just over a decade ago she was an award-winning secular novelist writing for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin, and Silhouette. With thirty-two titles published and 3.5 million books in print, she found that she was miserable. The compromises she had made in her career had taken their toll on her spiritual life, and she yearned to renew her relationship with Christ.

Tune in to hear about her journey, what it’s like to write Godly fiction, and the story behind her new book, Double Minds.

CWO Radio Interview: Ellie Kay

Darlene Schacht — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:15:28 +0000

Author of a dozen books, popular speaker, corporate educator and spokesperson, and mother of seven, Ellie Kay has walked her own financial talk and knows what it’s like to be strapped for cash and struggling. Within two and a half years, she went from being a new wife and stepmom to two children with $40,000 in consumer debt to being completely debt free-all on one military income! Within 15 years and while adding five more children to the family, Ellie and her husband were able to pay cash for their cars, buy and furnish two five-bedroom homes (one after selling the other), take wonderful vacations, dress fashionably, build a nest egg for retirement, send the kids to college loan-free, and give away more than $100,000 to nonprofit organizations around the world.

Ellie meets her audiences-mainstream Americans who earn between $40,000 and $100,000 annually-right where they are financially. She teaches them sound money habits that are do-able and will stretch their dollars for the lifestyle of their dreams. Her latest title, Living Rich for Less (Waterbook/Random House, January 2009), sets forth her 10/10/80 Rule – give away 10 percent of your income, save 10 percent, and spend the last 80 percent wisely – with hundreds of Cha-Ching Factor tips that show readers how to keep and put more than $30,000 in their pockets in just one year.

Interview With Dondi Scumaci

Darlene Schacht — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:07:21 +0000

Dondi Scumaci is an international speaker, author, and an expert in professional and personal development. She is well known for her high energy on the platform and for the dramatic results that her seminars inspire. Prior to establishing her consulting firm, Elevations Unlimited, Inc., Dondi was Vice President and Director for two of the largest financial institutions in the United States.

Dondi co-authored Thriving in the Midst of Change and developed Mentoring-in-a-Box, an interactive, self- study tool for mentors and protégés. She is also the author of Designed for Success, a book which helps encourage and advise women in today’s hectic workplace.

Now Dondi’s newest book, Ready, Set … Grow has made it’s debut! Dondi has dedicated her life’s work to the subjects of women, business, and success. In Ready, Set…Grow! she helps you discover and set your passions free by digging deep into who you are and where you want to go. Full of inspiring examples and practical action steps, Ready, Set…Grow!:

* Realistically confronts the obstacles to living an inspired life
* Encourages and empowers you through personal accountability
* Helps you incorporate the spiritual into your everyday life
* Drives inspiring concepts to practical applications
* And more!

Also, check out this link to a YouTube video of Dondi describing her book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v1CcNBz-h0

CWO Radio – Virginia Smith

Darlene Schacht — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:14:46 +0000

Virginia Smith is a writer of humorous novels, a speaker, and an avid scuba diver. She left her twenty-year career as a corporate director in the summer of 2006 to launch her career as a writer. Since that time she has written or contracted ten novels.

Ginny writes in two genres: contemporary fiction and mysteries. A Taste of Murder (October 2008) is her sixth release, following Stuck in the Middle (February 2008), Sincerely Mayla (February 2008), Just As I Am (February 2006), Murder by Mushroom (August 2007), and Bluegrass Peril (December 2007).

Tune in as Jill chats with author Virginia ‘Ginny’ Smith about her newest novel, Age Before Beauty. The book centers around a work-at-home mom – one of Jill’s favorite topics. Ginny shares about what inspired the book and what readers will take away from reading this hilarious, heart-warming story.

CWO Radio – Nancy Moser

Darlene Schacht — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:14:58 +0000

Listen in as Jill chats with author Nancy Moser about the Sister Circle Handbook, a great devotional companion to the four Sister Circle novels. The goal of this interactive book is for every woman to develop her spiritual life, nourish sisterhood, and find joy in sharing her faith. Both new and seasoned believers will be enriched by diving into the to-dos, how-tos, and good news about being a sister in Christ!

Nancy Moser is the author of three inspirational humor books and eighteen novels, including Solemnly Swear, Time Lottery, a Christy Award winner, and her latest historical, Washington’s Lady.

Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She gives Said So Sister Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included.

Jill Hart Chats with Christina DiMari

Darlene Schacht — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:03:59 +0000

This month, Jill Hart chats with Christina DiMari. Christina is an inspirational speaker and writer who has a passion to help other’s pursue God’s unique plan for their lives. She uses her love for art, photography, and writing to draw inspiration and illustrations from a place that had great meaning in her own life–the ocean. She uses her passions for creatively and writing to bring healing, inspiration and life directions to both young and young-at-heart girls.

Christina wanted to use her platform to shine a light for the younger generation of girls coming up the road behind her. She holds fun inspirational workshops called, You’re Designed to Shine, on beaches around the country where young women can gather no matter what their age or background or what stage of life they are in. With the use of integrating art, creativity, sand, sticks, waves and lots of laughter, Christina encourages the girls to become the young women God designed them to be.

Now that the Bible Study/Life Journal, You’re Designed to Shine, is available, girls all over the world are hosting their own small groups and using the material to shine the lessons Christina teaches at her events to the girls in their own communities. The events Christina continues to do are now also being used to encourage the Pearl Girls who want to lead their own groups and its a wonderful way for the girls to get to know each other and be encouraged.

Ginger Plowman on CWO Radio with Jill Hart

Darlene Schacht — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:07:57 +0000

Tune in to CWO radio as Jill interviews Ginger Plowman. Ginger shares with us how we can conquer whining! I know it sounds too good to be true, but Ginger gives solid advice on how we can teach our kids to communicate effectively. Learn how to get to the heart of whining, avoid power struggles and teach your child self-control.

Darlene Schacht — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:31 +0000

It is never too late to follow your dreams! In today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification world, it is easy to feel like you are missing something… like your moment has passed you by. In Don’t Miss Your Moment, Judy Jacobs presents a message of hope: it isn’t too late! With both contemporary and scriptural examples, she demonstrates how you can get back in touch with your dreams, experience the best of life’s moments, and follow the promises of God to the life and destiny he has for you.

Organizational Expert Elizabeth Hagen

Jill Hart — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:43:37 +0000

Tune in as Jill chats with organizational expert Elizabeth Hagen. Whether you’re an individual stuck in clutter, or a business leader looking for a way to energize your team, Elizabeth Hagen works wonders.

Elizabeth’s energy, passion, humor, and can-do attitude will show you how to see the solution, not the mess. Elizabeth’s 1:1 consulting, team workshops, and famed “Organize with Confidence” seminars have helped thousands of people just like you go from overwhelmed to action.

Ali Landry: ‘Celia’ From Bella

Jill Hart — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:49:13 +0000

Listen in as Jill chats with actress Ali Landry. Landry plays ‘Celia’ in the critically acclaimed movie Bella. Her husband, Alejandro Monterde, was the film’s director. Landry shares about life as a Christian in Hollywood and about what’s it’s like to work alongside her husband.

About Bella

Inspired by a true story, Bella is a powerful and moving tale about how one moment can change your life forever. Produced by Christian filmmakers, the film features outstanding performances from Emmy® Award winning actress Tammy Blanchard (TV’s Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadow“) and Mexican star Eduardo Verástegui (Chasing Papi).

The film was the winner of the Grand Prize from the Heartland Film Festival, the People’s Choice Award at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, the Smithsonian Institute’s Legacy Award, Best Picture and Best Actor at the 2008 MovieGuide Awards and was named one of the Top 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2007 from Christianity Today magazine.