Before this interview there was so much I didn’t know. THIS SHOCKS ME – There are more slaves in the early 21st century than at any previous time, but opponents hope slavery can be eradicated within 30 years. I stumbled upon a USA Today article (June ’12) while I was doing some research on human trafficking before my interview with guest, Petra Sojka. In it, ‘Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton decried the enslavement of up to 27 million people Read More
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfLNng_QEs[/youtube] It’s pretty remarkable how just knowing you’re not alone can help you turn the corner to overcoming sadness or strife! You are not alone. That’s a common sentence, but when we’re in the middle of something tough and difficult to talk about, we can forget. That’s why it’s important that we share our stories of trial and those of triumph too. You never know who you could be helping to heal. This week we discussed how someone can Read More
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCGKiMBZXjA[/youtube] This week we discussed how someone can move forward in life after being in prison and how we as society can assist. As I learned through interviewing DJ Verrett, not everyone in prison is a bad person. They may have just made some really bad choices that took them down the wrong path. Don’t we all know someone who has made bad choices and gone down the wrong path? Have you done something that could have had lasting repercussions Read More
I once read, ‘10 minutes of exercise is not enough to loose weight, but it is enough to elevate your mood.’ So when I am pressed for time and stressed, I remind myself just to go for a brisk walk or park the car further away from an appointment. That should do the trick. Where do u find 10 minutes in your day ? Play with the kids, park 10 minutes away from your appointment or go for a 5 Read More
Like everyone, I have several friends who suffer from depression, yet they still find it so hard to reach out when they are feeling down. I know when I feel sad it is so hard to pick up the phone and talk about it. How can we reach out and get support when we are in a funk? On the flip-side, if you have a friend who is in a Read More
Post your comments below. Don’t we all know someone who’s make a bad move and taken a wrong turn in life? Can you relate? Catch my moving TV interview with DJ Verrett, who shares his story of a time when his bad choices cost him 16.5 years in prison. Coming soon on Kirsty TV. In the meantime, sign up to receive to our VIP updates on interviews with celebrities, everyday people and experts.
A sad and shocking statistic. How can we help erase this statistic? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comment below. Stay tuned to www.KirstyTV.com for full episodes of our interviews, when our talk show launches in March 2013. We will be sharing inspirational stories from our interviews with celebrities, everyday people and experts. Sign up to receive to our VIP updates so that you are the first to see the stories as they go live.