Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Tom Skorza, owner of Best Auto Service Center and chief mechanic, about the importance of basic auto care, as well as tips for parents with student drivers on auto safety. Tom shares the story of how his father influenced his decision to become a mechanic and also […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – A Woman’s Biggest Dilemma: How to Find a Good Mechanic appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Tom Skorza, owner of Best Auto Service Center and chief mechanic, about the importance of basic auto care, as well as tips for parents with student drivers on auto safety. Tom shares the story of how his father influenced his decision to become a mechanic and also to achieve a bit of the American Dream: Owning your own business. Download this session and learn a few tips of auto safety, as well learn how to find a good mechanic. Contact Tom...

Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Chris Mielo, a disability advocate, speaker, and videographer from Unbreakable Drive, about school transition strategies for students with disabilities including self-determination and advocacy skills for use during and after high school. Chris, a paraplegic since the age of four, shares his candid view of the shortcomings in […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Students with disabilities using self-determination skills to create a life of their...

Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph speaks with Chris Mielo, a disability advocate, speaker, and videographer from Unbreakable Drive, about school transition strategies for students with disabilities including self-determination and advocacy skills for use during and after high school. Chris, a paraplegic since the age of four, shares his candid view of the shortcomings in our culture, schools, and the workplace for sensitivity and advocacy for people with disabilities, as well as ideas for...

Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, lead a discussion with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps and Phil Quinlan, educator and videographer from Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, Michigan about leadership qualities that are learned in the military to develop future leaders through schools and business. […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Retired Major Sean Quinlan of the US Marine Corps harnesses leadership qualities from the military to...

Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, lead a discussion with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps and Phil Quinlan, educator and videographer from Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, Michigan about leadership qualities that are learned in the military to develop future leaders through schools and business. Qualities such as responsibility, accountability, decisiveness, and vision are missing in business and in education. However, these...

Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, speak with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps currently serving as a ROTC instructor in Des Moines, Iowa, about the life in the military, the hardships that men and woman face while serving as US Military Soldiers, and the courage it […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Retired Major Sean Quinlan of the US Marine Corps inspires US military soldiers and military family members though recounting casualties of war...

Victoria Mavis and James P. Quinlan (Pete) of Tragedy to Triumph, speak with retired Major Sean Quinlan from the US Marine Corps currently serving as a ROTC instructor in Des Moines, Iowa, about the life in the military, the hardships that men and woman face while serving as US Military Soldiers, and the courage it takes to go from tragedy to triumph in military life and in all you do. Serving in the military is difficult for both US Military soldiers and also for military families and...

When young men and women enlist to become US military solders, they often do so with the belief that their skills will help them land employment once they complete their tour of duty and return to civilian life. However for many, trying to find a job in the Labor Market is a grueling process, especially […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Employment for veterans is challenging as demonstrated by large numbers of unemployed US military solders and disabled veterans in the labor market appeared...

When young men and women enlist to become US military solders, they often do so with the belief that their skills will help them land employment once they complete their tour of duty and return to civilian life. However for many, trying to find a job in the Labor Market is a grueling process, especially for disabled veterans. Victoria Mavis of Tragedy to Triumph, interviews Master Sergeant James Pete Quinlan (http://[email protected]), retired from the Air Force and currently serving...

All kids want to be included and be able to do things like other kids. But what if you’re a firefly and your taillight doesn’t light up, and others keep asking questions? Ed Raarup’s book, Fireflies and Shooting Stars “The Tale of Enzo” addresses this subject of being different and having the determination to fit […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Accessible playgrounds for kids can go beyond providing children with special needs a place to play—it can unite a community. appeared first on...

All kids want to be included and be able to do things like other kids. But what if you’re a firefly and your taillight doesn’t light up, and others keep asking questions? Ed Raarup’s book, Fireflies and Shooting Stars “The Tale of Enzo” (http://www.firefliesandshootingstars.com/ ) addresses this subject of being different and having the determination to fit in despite difficult life circumstances. Both in the book and in life, accessible playgrounds for kids become the foundation of uniting a...

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe on international travel and domestically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, forensic profiler and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest to discuss travel safety tips, so you can enjoy the world without worrying while you travel […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – International Travel Safety Tips in light of the Boston Marathon Bomb attack appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe on international travel and domestically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, forensic profiler and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest to discuss travel safety tips, so you can enjoy the world without worrying while you travel on vacation or business. And the simplest tricks takes less than five minutes! If you want to know about international travel safety tips, download now. To...

With people living longer, advance planning is essential to ensure that you can maintain a quality of life into your 80s and 90s. With medical advances, there is an increasing need for alternate in home elderly care services. Sometimes it’s as simple as getting someone to stop by and cook a meal, or pick up […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – In Home Elderly Care services save dignity, families, and helps loved ones maintain independence while being affordable appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

With people living longer, advance planning is essential to ensure that you can maintain a quality of life into your 80s and 90s. With medical advances, there is an increasing need for alternate in home elderly care services. Sometimes it’s as simple as getting someone to stop by and cook a meal, or pick up a prescription. Other times it may require nursing visits. Subject matter expert, Melissa Lear, President and CEO of Beck ‘N Call, an agency that provides non-medical and medical in home...

In light of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe, both privately and publically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, a trainer and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest that discussed what people should do both in private and in public to protect themselves. […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Personal Safety in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bomb attack appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In light of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb attack, civilians want to know how to stay safe, both privately and publically. Subject matter expert, Dale Yeager, a trainer and consultant for the Department of Justice, is my guest that discussed what people should do both in private and in public to protect themselves. If you want to know about personal safety strategies that you can use, download now. To find out more about Dale Yeager and the work he does to promote personal safety,...

Being a teacher motivating students is often a thankless, yet rewarding career. As public, private and charter schools develop creative teacher strategies to compete for enrollment based on curriculum that produces a quality education, the line marking effectiveness becomes blurred between traditional programs that teach the fundamentals and those that focus on specific outcomes, like […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Teacher Strategies to Motivating Students appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Being a teacher motivating students is often a thankless, yet rewarding career. As public, private and charter schools develop creative teacher strategies to compete for enrollment based on curriculum that produces a quality education, the line marking effectiveness becomes blurred between traditional programs that teach the fundamentals and those that focus on specific outcomes, like career readiness. Victoria Mavis interviews Billy Staples, author and motivational speaker, who has been...

Many people dream amount writing a book, but few find the combination of inspiration, publisher sponsorship, and personal perseverance to have their efforts result in a published book contract. Billy Staples, author and motivational speaker, is an individual who had done such and will share the secrets to his success. Billy has been nominated twice […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Writing a book when I never intended to be an author appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many people dream amount writing a book, but few find the combination of inspiration, publisher sponsorship, and personal perseverance to have their efforts result in a published book contract. Billy Staples, author and motivational speaker, is an individual who had done such and will share the secrets to his success. Billy has been nominated twice for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award for his innovative approach to helping students learn through a methodology that was based on the Chicken...

When someone says the words, ‘business and sex’ in the same sentence, if you’re like me, your mind races to either want to know more or to avoid all further conversation for fear of having to testify about inappropriate behavior in the corner office. However, sex like other taboo topics in business, can be a […] The post Tragedy to Triumph – Business sex is sexy, or is it the red shoes? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When someone says the words, ‘business and sex’ in the same sentence, if you’re like me, your mind races to either want to know more or to avoid all further conversation for fear of having to testify about inappropriate behavior in the corner office. However, sex like other taboo topics in business, can be a very powerful tool if you know how to use it responsibly. Victoria Mavis, Tragedy to Triumph talk radio host interviews Hazel Walker, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, expert...