Join host Karen Hall in this heartfelt episode of The Hero Within Podcast as she sits down with David Meltzer, a successful serial entrepreneur who married his dream girl, had 3 loving children yet hit rock bottom.

David shares his emotional journey of overcoming life's adversities, the pivotal role his wife played in his transformation, and his healing journey to learn to release his hate for his father, his mother and others, including himself. Join us as he shares his personal transformation by forgiving others, and forgiving himself and replacing hate with love. We celebrate his mission to empower others to find joy each day as they consistently persist in achieving their potential. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about faith, love, forgiveness, and the true meaning of happiness and learn about David's biggest surprise miracle!

00:00 A Night of Reckoning

00:35 Welcome to the Hero Within Podcast

01:32 Introducing David Meltzer

02:51 Defining Happiness and Life Lessons

04:42 From Scarcity to Abundance

09:48 The Turning Point: Bankruptcy and Realizations

12:44 A Life-Saving Moment

17:37 Rebuilding and Empowering Others

18:34 Conclusion and Gratitude

About Karen Hall: Karen Hall, known as the Queen of Empathy, is an international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and expert in emotional intelligence. She serves as Executive Producer, Trainer, Speaker and Host for The Los Angeles Tribune events, while also leading as Managing Director of the Tribune global Women’s and Spanish Journals.

Trained by the renowned Marianne Williamson as a certified spiritual life coach, Karen brings over 40 years of coaching and teaching, helping leaders manage emotions, build trust, and foster resilience. She hosts a TV show and The Hero Within Podcast™ , ranked in the top 3% globally, showcasing inspiring true stories of unsung heroes who use emotional intelligence while navigating adversity to find hope and healing to return to love™.

Karen helps her clients tap into their spirituality and compassion to remove resentment and build relationships of trust both professionally and personally. Married to her supportive husband Joshua for 39 years, they have four kids and five grandkids.

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About David Meltzer

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David is also a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.

David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and Beyond the Secret, airing on Netflix. Additionally, he has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. For the past 20 years, David has been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy.

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Website: https://dmeltzer.com/

Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @davidmeltzer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/

Free book: david@dmeltzer.com

Free training: https://free.dmeltzer.com/training

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What happens when you step onto a stage with your heart pounding and your mind going blank? In this heartfelt episode, host Karen Hall vulnerably recounts her deeply personal behind-the-scenes emotional journey of facing her fears and overcoming her public speaking anxiety to deliver an impactful speech at SPEAK Faith event in NY. Joining her is the empathetic and insightful Barbie Ray, who witnessed Karen’s journey firsthand and shares her own valuable observations.

Karen dives deep into the emotions that even seasoned speakers face—feelings of isolation, inadequacy, and the ever-present fear of not being enough. They explore how faith and determination can transform those fears into powerful moments of connection and authenticity.

Throughout the episode, Karen opens up about the exhilarating highs and nerve-wracking fears of preparing for her speech. From the unexpected moments of forgetting parts of her talk to the profound sense of peace she found through letting go and trusting God, Karen’s story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and vulnerability. She also shares the joy of connecting with her audience and the overwhelming gratitude she felt when receiving a standing ovation, all while reflecting on the incredible support from her community.

Barbie Ray, with her wealth of experience as a speaking coach, offers deep insights into the importance of community support, heart-centered communication, and together, she and Karen discuss the role of empathetic coaching in overcoming stage fright. Together, Karen and Barbie highlight the profound impact of sharing personal stories and the motivations behind public speaking, along with the importance of emotional intelligence in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

About Karen Hall:

Karen Hall is an international, inspirational motivational speaker known for her work on The Empathy Advantage™ and emotional intelligence. She is the Managing Director of The Los Angeles Tribune Women's and SpanishJournals. With over 40 years of experience as a spiritual life coach, trained under Marianne Williamson, Karen is committed to helping individuals overcome barriers to love and build relationships of trust through empathy. Host ofThe Hero Within Podcast™, it ranks among the top 3% globally. Karen’s forthcoming book aims to further her mission of fostering emotional intelligence and empathy in both personal and professional relationships.

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About Barbie Ray:
Barbie Ray is an accomplished speaking coach, author, and empath known for her heart-centered approach to helping others overcome public speaking anxiety and trauma. With a deep commitment to making a difference in the world, Barbie uses her expertise to guide speakers in finding their authentic voice and delivering impactful messages. She has worked with countless individuals, helping them transform their fears into strengths. Barbie is also the founder of Empower with Barbie, where she offers coaching and resources for those looking to conquer their fears and step confidently into the spotlight. Her upcoming book will dive deeper into her methods and experiences, offering even more tools for personal and professional growth.
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In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Hero Within Podcast, host Karen Hall sits down with bestselling author Dan Armstrong for a heartfelt conversation about surviving bullying, overcoming adversity, the power of gratitude, and the profound impact of a mother's love.

Dan shares his remarkable journey from a child struggling with a speech impediment from his cleft palate and facing relentless bullying to becoming a multi-bestselling, successful author, speaker, and inspiration to many. With raw honesty and touching vulnerability, he recounts the challenges he faced, the incredible story of Dan's mother's influence in his life in addition to her acts of kindness to a homeless women, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life.

Whether you're facing your own challenges, seeking inspiration, or simply love a good story of triumph over adversity, this episode is a must-listen. Dan Armstrong's journey reminds us all of the hero within each of us, waiting to emerge.

Karen Hall
Karen Hall is an international motivational speaker, Co-Producer of Events, Trainer, and Managing Director of The Los Angeles Tribune Women's and Spanish Journals. Trained by Marianne Williamson as a spiritual life coach, she hosts The Hero Within Podcast™, featuring inspiring stories of unsung heroes™ who use emotional intelligence to overcome adversity, find hope, build trust and return to love. Married for 39 years to Joshua, they have 4 married children and 5 grandchildren.

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Dan Armstrong
Dan is a multiple best selling author. Born with a cleft palate and unable to communicate as a child, Dan dove into reading and writing until his confidence brought him to the stage. From school plays, a professional singer in a Christian rock band, to his own one-minute radio spot of 1000 episodes, Dan overcame the challenges of having a birth defect and shares his stories to inspire many audiences. He lives in Pennsylvania and continues to write fiction and non-fiction as well.

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