Overcomers Unite: Recent Episodes
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We all have a story. Each of us is on a quest. Overcomers Unite exists to encourage humanity that we are created to overcome! We exist to ignite courage in your spirit to overcome through sharing stories. These stories share struggle, pain and making it through. This podcast exists to encourage belief in people to have faith that they can overcome their obstacles too! We are for you and you are loved. Thank you for being here.
Doctor Kimmi is a sought after physical therapist and wellness coach who supports a persons entire wellness: mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. Today we get to hear about her journey of when she hit rock bottom and how she was able to turn her pain into purpose.
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Instagram: @verticalmovementwellness
Youtube: Vertical Movement Wellness
Website: Vertical Movement Wellness
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Belle Gendron is a follower of Jesus, daughter, friend, encourager, leader and athlete. She has a vision for building community around the heart of God. Today we get the honor of hearing her story of what brought her in as a student in the GAP year.
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Instagram: @yourfriendbelle
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Jonathon Paul is a writer and director. He has a passion for filmmaking and storytelling. In 2015 Jonathon, dropped out of business school to pursue a career in film. He has been blessed to do some incredibly amazing work ranging from web-series, short films, Bollywood and even video games. In his spare time he plays board games and enjoys spending time with friends. Jonathon Paul shares his personal journey of struggling well and how he ended up as a student at the Gap Year.
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Instagram: Jonathonpaulofficial
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Joshua Huerta is a man who in his darkest moments turned to Jesus. He now lives a life sharing the gospel message those he meets. He mentors, speaks at events and produces music to share what God has done in his life.
To connect with Joshua Huerta:
Instagram: United Soul Sent
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Upcoming Events:
March 5, 2022 -- Arizona Walk for Hope Event
March 12, 2022 -- The Gospel Fest in El Paso Texas
March 26, 2022 -- Loving our Community Outreach - Parlier, CA
April 2, 2022 -- Visalia, CA Anti Bullying CA
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Tiffany Christmas is wife to Craddock, mom to Phin, a Behavior Analyst, Small Business owner, fitness enthusiast, Jiu jitsu lover and all around amazing woman. On today's episode we hear Tiffany's heart on emotional resiliency and how this has served her well over her lifetime.
To connect follow;
@Horizon_Strength
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Andy Storch is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, and connector as well as the host of three podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat, Own Your Career Own Your Life Show and My NFT Journey.
Andy is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community.
Andy is passionate about helping people fulfill their true potential and his book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help people stop drifting and take control of their futures.
Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.
Podcasts and conferences:
Talent Development Hot Seat
Own Your Career Own Your Life
Talent Development Think Tank Community
Talent Development Virtual SummitMy NFT Journey
Social Media handles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/
Instagram: @andy_storch
Twitter: @andystorch
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Grecia Enns is a 31 year old stay-at-home wife, mom to 3 boys and a Calligrapher. She is one of 9 children, and grew up in Visalia. You can find Grecia with a good cup of coffee, visiting with friends, or a good game of pick up soccer. Mrs. Enns was fortunate to be able to attend Fresno Pacific University for her Bachelors (Go Sunbirds!) and graduated in 2011. Grecia met her husband of almost 10 years on the soccer field. In His mercy Grecia met Jesus her Junior year of college and her life has never been the same.
Connect with Grecia:
Instagram: @daisiesandtheroses
Facebook: Daisies And The Roses Calligraphy
E - mail: daisiesandtheroses@gmail.com
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Doctor Holly is a sought after physical therapist and fitness coach. She is known for her expertise in helping those with back & neck pain find freedom of pain & get their life back. Dr. Holly embodies a heart centered therapist that covers a comprehensive treatment plan that encompasses corrective exercise techniques, mobility routines, mindset work, meditation, breath work, and biomechanical analysis. She empowers those with back pain to push past limits and get their HIGH- VIBE LIFE BACK.
She is one of the first telehealth physical therapists and her mission is to guide her patients back to the life they were designed to live.
Combining her background in fitness coaching and physical therapy along with inner-work, Dr. Holly uses all the principles she has learned to truly help every patient overcome the chronic pain they never thought they could be without.
Connect with Holly:
Instagram: @dochollyhealth
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Kara Park is an avid mental health advocate who shares about body acceptance and eating disorder recovery. After struggling with an eating disorder and other mental health struggles for many years, she now shares her journey through her social media channels to raise awareness. Kara is currently a graduate student to pursue a license in clinical mental health counseling and is also working as a mental health technician in a behavioral health hospital. In her free time, she recently just picked up modeling as another fun and creative way to explore more practices of body and self acceptance.
Social Media Links
Main IG: @mentalhealthwithkara
Modeling IG: @spaceofembrace
Kara Park Website
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Facebook: Grace Esther
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Brenden grew up in Riverside, CA where every summer he would go with his youth group to Hume Lake Christian Camps in the Sequoia National Park. At Hume is where he fell in love with camp, the mountains, and heard about Jesus. After high school Brenden moved to Hume to participate in Hume’s discipleship bible program. It was there where he read the Bible for the first time, put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ and grew a hunger and passion for the globe. After graduating the program Brenden moved to Visalia, CA to reach the lost and bring revival to the Central Valley. In his free time Brenden likes to play basketball, drink coffee, and travel!
Connect with Brenden:
Instagram: @brendenbourbonnais
Phone Number: 951 -533 - 6137
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Facebook: Grace Esther
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Mike Brimmage is married to his beautiful wife Mary and resides in La Mirada, CA. He is Dad to Ashley, Danielle, Selah and Josiah. He is Director of Ministry Outreach at Biola University,
adjunct Faculty School of Education and Spiritual Director for the Center for Spiritual Renewal. He has been in ministry in different capacities his entire career. In his spare time he loves to cheer for the Angels, run and listen to U2.
Connect with Mike:
Instagram: @MikeBrimmage
E-mail: Mike.brimmage@biola.edu
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Facebook: Grace Esther
Website: Grace Esther
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Kevin Nickerson is a pastor, speaker, and mentor. He has been serving in ministry for 15 years and has an unrelenting passion to see young people transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
He has seen the impact when faith and sports intersect and is blessed to serve in his 5th season as the Los Angeles Rams Chaplain. He founded GameBreakers Academy, a faith based, non-profit organization that mentors young men of color. He also serves as a pastor at Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church. Kevin’s most notable role is husband to Bebe and father to Zacarias, Lydia, Hannah, and Gideon and they reside in Carson, Ca.
Connect with Kevin
IG: @Kevin_nickerson28
IG: @gamebreakersacademy
Game Breakers Academy Website
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Instagram: Grace_Esther_
Facebook: Grace Esther
Website: Grace Esther
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Heidi Dixon Kwon lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, Daniel. She is the Liturgist at EKKO Church where she aspires to provide language and create space for others to connect with God. Heidi loves sweet coffee, is a late-morning person, and can eat her weight in canned olives.
Connect with Heidi
IG: @heididixonkwon
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Kevin's journey has been one of seeking after God's heart in the secret place. He has gone through deep sorrows in his life and learned the value of mourning and lament. Hear his journey on today's episode of Overcomers Unite.
Connect with Kevin:
IG: Kingkat77
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Andrew Cantelmi is avid in his investigation in understanding how the world unfolds in its truest form. Even from a young age he has pursued his passion in full force by being a trained musician from the age of seven as well as earning the highest rank in Boy Scouts by his first year in high school. In this season of life he is moving into a different calling; Andrew is now in his second year of undergraduate studies in theology aided with a rich background in classical literature through Torrey Honors at Biola university. When he isn't reading, he enjoys listening to sad music and soundtracks, discussing the enneagram over a cup of coffee, and imitating the way of Jesus.
Connect with Andrew:
IG: andrewcantelmi
Twitter: CantelmiAndrew
Facebook: Andrew Cantelmi
Email: mrcantelmiandrew@gmail.com
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Facebook: Grace Esther
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Justin James Sinclair is an old soul and a musician committed to serving others. Having studied music composition and classic literature at Biola University, he now lives in LA working as a full time songwriter and music producer.
He has released several of his own projects including his solo project Brother James, scored short films, and has worked in various roles with a wide range of artists including The Brilliance, Gungor, Scary Pockets, Pomplamoose, and Jenny Owen Youngs.
Connect with Brother James:
Instagram: Justinjames
Website: Justin James
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Mike Kaplan has been married 40 + years to his wife Shelly. He is Dad to Joshua, Esther and Avriel. He is also Granddad to Rose Valentine. He was a P.E. and science teacher for 34 years, personal trainer for 26 years, along with competing in natural body building for 20 years. He is no stranger to health and fitness as he held record for age/body weight for total pounds lifted (over 1100) and has been a cyclist for 40 years. As a former wrestler and boxer he coached wrestling and track and field. Today he shares his journey in health and fitness alongside his journey of finding Yeshua to be the Messiah.
Connect with Mike:
Instagram: Mbsfitness
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Greg has over 10 years of sports/entertainment marketing experience. Pioneered and launched Entertainment One urban film marketing division that generated over $50 million over 5 years. Previous roles included Kat Deluna’s manager, Fox Sports, content manager, Red Bull Media, lead basketball strategist and Big 3, head of digital. Advocate of diversity by highlighting inspirational stories from the underserved communities through distribution, digital marketing and content development. He shares his personal journey with us on Overcomer's Unite as well as why he started his company, Zaka.
IG: @leleching
Tw: @lelegreg
Linkedln: Greg Maurice
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Facebook: Encourage & Empower
Website: Grace Esther
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Vanessa is serving as the Director of Student Ministries at Revive Church located in Long Beach and El Monte, California. She graduated with her B.A. from Biola University, she is a Certified Urban Youth Worker through UYWI 90 degrees program, and has recently graduated with her Masters in Social Work at California State University of Long Beach. She is passionate about empowering young people and young adults to achieve and obtain ALL that God has for them. She is a local church gal and believes that being planted in a church is one of the BEST decisions one can make. In her free time, she loves traveling and eating good food with close friends and her husband. Today she shares her journey of following God's voice even when it didn't fit into her well laid plans.
Connect with Vanessa:
social media:
IG : @vanessacruzlbc
Facebook: Vanessa Serrano Cruz
Email: vcruz@lifeatrevive.com
Books:
Ordering your private world - Gordon Macdonald
Anonymous: Jesus' hidden years...and yours - alicia brit chole
The pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer
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Facebook: Encourage & Empower
Website: Grace Esther
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Nick Sherwin is a husband, father and grandfather. He is also an accomplished musician with a brand new album release: "Lachlan's Dream". On today's episode he shares his personal journey of walking through breaking generational bondage, the process of forgiving and how his relationship with Christ guides him. In his spare time, he is a business professor at Biola University raising up young people to see business as mission.
Connect with Nick Sherwin:
Instagram: Nick.sherwin
Facebook:
Nick Sherwin Solo Artist Page
Nick Sherwin
Website: Nick Sherwin
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Instagram: Grace_Esther_
Facebook: Encourage & Empower
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Lindy Fox was raised on a California farm; playing in cotton fields was one of her earliest memories, no doubt shaping her desire to become a fashion designer. Lindy's childhood as well as her broad travels consistently influence her design decision-making today. Her time spent living between New York and Los Angeles has also cultivated an understanding for what women need from their clothing. She attended university in both Los Angeles and New York, where she interned for Stoll and Thom Browne in the design department. While in school, she was one of three finalists from FIT for the CFDA Scholarship award and was first runner-up for the Kota Sustainability awards. Lindy gained a range of experience working in roles as varied as production at Bonobos and Tory Burch, sales at Yves Saint Laurent and Reem Acra, and design at J.Crew. Hear her journey on todays episode.
Connect with Lindy:
IG:
Lindy Fox
Website:
Lindy Fox
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Parisse Dawkins is a first generation American and black woman. Her parent's immigrated to the U.S. right before she was born. As a young girl she struggled with feeling accepted by her peers and shares her journey with caring for mental health. Parisse played Division II soccer and is now working in marketing around musicians which she loves.
Connect with Parisse
IG - wlcmtoparisse
Resources:
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Jacqi struggled with depression growing up. Her therapist advised her to start working out and eating well. Once she began the lifestyle of fitness she never looked back. In fact, she has recently qualified for USA weightlifting Nationals. Jacqi supports people with personal training and personalized meal plans as well as encouraging people to be their best self!
Connect with Jacqi
IG: @hsc_wonderwoman
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Winston Folkes Jr. is a former collegiate athlete who is now an Occupational Therapist. This East Coast native now resides in the Central Valley of California. He is passionate about being connected to the local church and serving in the community.
Connect with Winston:
IG:
@.king.of.israel
Twitter:
@Winston Folkes Jr.
Connect with the resources Winston recommends:
Perspective from a Christian, A Preacher and A Black Man
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
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When They See Us
IG:
Jackie Hill Perry
Dr. Eric M. Mason
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AndresM.photo
AY sees problems as an opportunity to pivot. Being told "NO" pushed AY to innovate, and to form a sustainable, all-inclusive music platform for the people. AY is one of the first artists to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY released a new album called "Hello Again" and is an advocate for the #mentoo movement out of his story. He hopes you will be encouraged by his story and know that you can be the change in your life.
Connect with AY:
AY Website
Hello Again Debut Album
Renewable Energy Activism
AY Founder Of The Battery Tour Video
IG
@AYMUSIK
@batteryTour
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Brittni Borgella is an advocate for Christ and the Gospel. Aside from ministry and the work she does a leader in her church, she also is a senior attending East Stroudsburg University. She is pursing a bachelors in History and is hoping to pursue her Masters at Dallas Theological Seminary. Brittni is also an independent Christian Artist and recently released her first single "An Offering." As a woman of color she encountered struggles and obstacles throughout her education and work which she attributes to racism. She learned growing up that people won't always look at her as equal to them. It is by the grace of God that she has forgiven those who have hurt her and continues to pursue what she is passionate about. She hopes her story inspires you and gives you the desire to keep pressing on!
Connect with Brittni
Instagram:
@brittninotbrittani (most active)
@brittniborgella
Podcasts:
Epiphany Fellowship
A Matter of Truth
Just Thinking
Overcomers Unite
IG:
Jackie Hill Perry
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In 2010 Keisha graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Communication and immediately went to work in Advertising Account Management at Facebook. Even though she had landed a dream job at a prestigious tech company in Silicon Valley, she quickly realized that desk life was not her jam. It was around this time that her love for fitness started to blossom. In 2013, she decided to pursue her passion for health and wellness full time and has not looked back since.
Connect with Keisha
IG: @coachkeisha
website: www.keishafrazier.com
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Facebook: Encourage & Empower
Website: Grace Esther
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The Millers are a family of 6 who gave up the comforts of a traditional home to pursue something different. They left a full time business, decided to homeschool all in order to pursue a deeper calling. Currently, they live full time in a 34ft. trailer as it allows them financial freedom and mobility to keep their family together more. This amazing family started a non-profit called Fit Together; with a wholehearted belief in creating space for married couples to prioritize their relationship by learning tools to create a better union.
Connect with the Millers:
Instagram: @fittogether.co
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Shing teaches busy businesswomen, entrepreneurs and career professionals how to obtain a healthy work/ life balance with quick, fun and easy core strengthening techniques and workouts - through group classes, training workshops and personalized coaching and support. On today's episode she shares her journey of how she overcame body image issues through finding empowerment in a balanced lifestyle and how fitness transformed her life.
Connect with Shing
Instagram: Summeryiing
Facebook: Summeryiingfitness
Website: Body Balance Lifestyle
Specials mentioned on podcast:
$50 Off Private session with Shing, buy 1 get 1 FREE for her Pilates Class and 20% OFF for your audience when they purchase my Strong & Flexible program if you contact her and say you heard about her from this episode!
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Jerome Fogel helps build leaders and their companies. He is known as a leader among leaders, receiving accolades for his work
developing business for Fortune 500 companies such as GE Capital, serving and developing leaders at nonprofits Oasis Church and
Pepperdine University, and cofounding law firm Fogel & Potamianos LLP that helps companies lead in today's market. He currently
serves as a general counsel to companies and leadership coach to CEOs and executives. He recently published "The Gauntlet: Five Keys for Unlocking Success in Leadership". Jerome lives in Los Angeles with his wife Sheri.
IG
@jeromefogella
@sherifogel
Websites
Book - The Gauntlet: Five Keys for Unlocking Success in Leadership
Personal Website - Jerome Fogel
Company Website - Fogel & Potamianos LLP
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Emily Kampen is a follower of Jesus, a daughter, a sister, a birth mama, and a friend. She works full time for a non-profit called AdoptMatch, a mobile app and website that promotes ethical practices in domestic adoption. When not sitting behind a desk, Emily loves to create through painting, playing around with illustrating, and making playlists (for friends and road trips!) on Spotify. She is currently working on the launch of We Are Motherhood, an online storytelling platform that will include a collection of stories within the sacred space of motherhood. Follow along on Instagram @wearemotherhood, launching Mother’s Day 2020.
IG
Personal - @emilyjoykampen
Storytelling - @wearemotherhood
Adoption Work - @adoptmatch
Websites
wearemotherhood.com - Coming Soon
adoptmatch.com - To find out more about ethical adoption work!
Podcast mentions on this episode
Journey Women
Reality London
The enneagram was mentioned so as said here is info about it!
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Kacee has lived in fitness her entire life. From youth sports to being a Division I NCAA Diver, she is driven by her passion for healthy living, fitness, nutrition and mindset. She shares her journey of what being a collegiate level diver is like and how this impacted her life story.
Currently, Kacee focuses her life on helping women find their own passions in fitness, have the energy to rule the world and building the life they have always dreamed.
She works with clients who are learning how to workout at home, find the right eating plan in the kitchen, get a great night sleep, lose weight and be completely present in their life even around crazy schedules.
To Connect with Kacee:
Instagram:
Facebook: Kacee Fitness LLC
Website: Kacee Fitness
Podcast: Guilt Free Healthy Living
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Website: http://grace-johnstone-8t8s.squarespace.com/
E-mail: grace.johnstone03@gmail.com
Welcome to Overcomers Unite podcast where we believe that struggling well and overcoming are essential ingredients in your leadership journey. We share leader's stories of overcoming to encourage and inspire you to keep pressing on!
On this episode I am sharing my story of how I struggled with an unhealthy mindset with food, people pleasing, overachieving and the vision for Overcomers Unite community.
Outside of my new podcasting endeavor, I am a health and fitness coach who supports boss babes in creating life rhythms around food and fitness so they can be laser focused in their life vision. I founded the, "Food, Fitness and Rhythm Academy and serve in youth ministry.
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Facebook: Encourage & Empower
Website: http://grace-johnstone-8t8s.squarespace.com/
E-mail: grace.johnstone03@gmail.com