On today's show, Host Kelli Claypool will talk with a group of Rogers Scholars from in and around South Central Kentucky. These young men and women are upcoming Juniors in High School and are proven leaders. Listen in as they share there aspirations and future goals.

Diva Talk Radio with Kelli Claypool

Interviews with Roger Scholars in South Central Kentucky

In this episode of DivaTalkRadio, Host Kelli Claypool will be talking with Dana Bicks about how God is using him, through storytelling, to glorify God by inspiring others. This is an episode that you do not want to miss!!  About our Special Guest: Dana S. Bicks, a Severna Park, Maryland native, was born a left-handed dyslexic, and falsely labeled “retarded” as a young child. He struggled throughout his life with the disability until the age of sixty. Then one night, a miracle occurred. God, in His infinite grace and wisdom, awoke Dana and asked him to be a writer of His messages to the world. Shortly after finding humor in God’s suggestion, Dana picked up a pen. He began writing, right-handed nonetheless, Christian struggles of life, and prayers ascribed to him by the Lord. In June 2017, Dana and his wife created this inspirational blog which currently maintains 19.6 million readers in twenty-nine countries across the world. It has won multi-awards including a Top 30 Inspirational Blog Websites to follow in 2018 as awarded by Feedspot.com in May 2018. His blog is followed by numerous celebrities, ministries, authors, and people in all walks of life. Only God’s hand could allow an unexperienced writer to grow a fellowship of such success in less than a year! Dana Bicks shares these stories in his beautiful books, blogs, and social media platforms. Currently, his newest inspirational book series, “There In God’s Grace”, is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2018. Dana’s creative, talented writing can only be heaven sent! Be sure to mark your calendar to tune in and invite your friends. Expect to be inspired!

What Happens when God Wakes You Up in the Middle of the Night...You Write a Book

Recently, I was going through some old family photos and came across one from about 15 years ago which made me laugh. I remember that day so well because I wanted everything to be perfect and that didn’t happen. The whole family was together, including my stepson, his wife, and our granddaughter. During the photoshoot, the photographer did something to make my husband mad, so he wanted to leave and not continue with the shoot. In the picture, my one daughter has a funky smile, my other daughter’s hair was all messed, my husband has an angry look on his face, and my eyes are all red from crying. What a mess…our family pictures were ruined!! I think this story represents so many areas of our life. We want things to be perfect that we neglect to see the real beauty in the moment. We have to have things OUR way and when it doesn’t go according to plan, we freak out. Sometimes we forget to see the big picture and we are not intentional with making memories that we can enjoy for a lifetime.  My husband has since passed away and my kids are grown adults…what I wouldn’t give to have another opportunity of taking a family photo, even if it didn’t turn out so perfect. To be honest, it’s probably my favorite picture that I have with my family! You see, everything doesn’t have to be perfect to enjoy your life! On the next episode of DivaTalkRadio, I will be sharing my three areas of intentional focus for 2017. You are personally invited to join me as I hope to encourage you to create areas of intentional focus in your life so that you, too, can enjoy #theblessedlife!

Why Intentional Focus is the Key to an Abundantly Successful 2017

On today's show, Host Kelli Claypool will talk with Life Coach Maria Allyn on how to live your dream life after 45. Maria says, "I know what it’s like to struggle with making any decision regarding your own dreams. For years I felt that raising a family and supporting my husband had gotten in the way of pursuing my own passion. Before I began to reimagine midlife , I suffered for years with feelings of defeat ,depression and no control over my destiny. After decades of "doing" for others, I had no clue what I wanted, but I knew it wasn't what I had. After years of work, I finally found out how to get clear on what I wanted and how to eliminate the barriers that were stopping a life of joy. I became my own strategic magic maker." Join Kelli and Maria and start your journey on reclaiming, realigning, and reimagining your MIDLIFE dream life!

Struggling to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life?

As a Midlife Woman, do you find yourself       • feeling out of sorts,      • stripped of who you believed you were,      • getting strange physical ailments,    • going through transitional stages of confusion,      • not knowing exactly where you are heading in your life?      Don’t despair! You might be in menopause!       It is a well-kept secret that, during this maligned time, empowered midlife women have the opportunity to transform their lives on their own terms and actualize all of their latent potentialities.        • Would you like to handle this transition without being heavily medicated?   • Are you interested in treating your symptoms in the most natural and empowered way?   • Are you ready to start living your life on your own terms?     What if there was a way where you could       • elevate your energy,      • live a rich life,      • feel healthier and more vibrant than at any other age?         If you’re looking for alternative ways of dealing with these health concerns, you will want to join me and my guest, Dr. Sirena Pellarolo, for a pivotal conversation about healing yourself from the inside out. Sirena specializes in midlife women who are experiencing natural physical changes and also need support with the emotional response that causes  them to get derailed in life.

Forever Fabulous! with Guest Dr. Sirena Pellarolo

DivaTalkRadio at its core is to encourage and empower women to live the life of their dreams. Live full on and without limits. God created us for greatness and because of that greatness we have the power and privilege to make a hug impact in our families, our communities, and throughout the world. When we live 'on purpose', lives are changed!  On today's show, our amazing Host, Kelli Claypool, will be talking with Guest Pamela Smith about living life on purpose. How to be a Purpose Driven Diva and make a difference in those around us. When we give from our core...a place of purity, that's when we allow God to step in and lives are changed.  Be sure to mark you calendar to join Kelli on this refreshing episode of DivaTalkRadio. Invite your friends too! About Our Guest: Pamela D. Smith is a wife, mother, speaker, author, mentor, and Spiritual teacher.  She is passionate about personal development and living life with purpose and power. As a Spiritual teacher and motivational speaker, Pamela speaks at conferences, church programs, bible studies, and women empowerment events. She helps women experience spiritual breakthroughs so that they can live everyday Encouraged, Equipped, and Empowered. As an author, Pamela self-published an inspirational devotional titled E3: Encouraged, Equipped, Empowered. This devotional became a #1 best-seller in Philosophy & Spiritual Growth and #3 best-seller in Ethics & Morality. Pamela is currently working on another women's empowerment book. As a businesswoman, Pamela has created a Signature Spiritual mentorship program; Life, Love, Liberty spiritual life coaching package; as well as her first t-shirt design. Pamela is the Founder of PDS Outreach. Pamela's first ministry is within her home. She is married to Randall Smith, Sr. and is the mother of three boys.

The Purpose Driven Diva with Guest Pamela Smith

What does natural health mean to women? We will find out on today's show with Host, Kelli Claypool, as she talks with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis of Doctors Nutrition.  Natural health is the natural approach to healing and maintaining good health. It’s the practice that works on the premise of when the body is nourished naturally it can heal itself and possibly even prevent some illnesses. For women this means taking care of your health in natural ways including eating right, exercising, practicing holistic medicine and maintaining a healthy emotional sense. A well-balanced diet is almost impossible to achieve from today’s food sources. And if you have dieted for any number of years, your body has most likely been deprived of a large number of vitamins and minerals it needs. Supplements will speed up the process of increasing your positive health benefits since they help the body detoxify and strengthen the immune system. Women who suffer from PMS, menopausal symptoms and chronic backaches among other health problems often can’t find the relief from conventional health care. However many find that regular exercise reduces the pain and in some cases stops it completely. Natural Medicine is meant to be a preventative form of health care. There are times when even the body’s natural defenses are not enough and disease such as cancer or chronic pain still occurs. Alternative medicine treatments are natural and non-invasive. The idea is to nurture a well-balanced and well-nourished body that can fight infections, resist disease and heal itself while aging gracefully. We will be discussing all of this and so much more on the next DivaTalkRadio show. 

What does natural health mean to women?

"The majestic part of life is no one is exempt from joy or turmoil" says Sam Yohannes. Through the trials and tribulations in life, Sam has overcome numerous tests. Subjected to verbal abuse from toxic relations, she suffered from low self-esteem, insecurities, and hopelessness. Through faith, God has shown favor and insight in the restoration of her life. Knowing that, she decided to partake in a deeper walk with God to help her overcome her issues and fears. Join our host, Kelli Claypool, as she talks with Sam Yohannes and inspires you to take a deeper walk with God. You were uniquely and wonderfully made!  

You Can Overcome Any Obstacle in Life with Sam Yohannes

Divas, we are talking about style and beauty today! Woohoo...one of my favorite topics! In her book, Quintessential Style, Author Janna Beatty, discusses "the art of illusion" when it comes to the  clothes we wear as well as our handbags. She says... "MOVING LINES: Did you realize the placement of your shoulder or handbag could make you look wider? For example, if you carry a large shoulder bag at hip level, it is visually extending your hipline. That's right. It actually makes you appear broader. So be strategic when choosing handbag styles. Opt for styles that allow you to lengthen or shorten your shoulder strap. Oftentimes, you can even tie a knot in the strap or double it up to shorten it." WHAT? I've been doing it wrong ALL these years!! I certainly do not need to look wider at the hips...for real!  This is going to be a fun show! I will put Janna on the hot seat and ask her all the tough questions, like colors...what do our choice of colors say about us. The next time you send a photo, a SnapChat, or decide to meet a new friend, consider the color of what you're wearing (your clothes) is saying about it. Janna says, "it can make or break a first impression."  As time permits, I'll ask her about body shapes; shopping for the 'right fit' instead of the right size; what does 'intentional dressing' mean; and much, much more! Divas, DO NOT miss this show. I guarantee it will be informative and tons of fun!   Our interactive chat room will be open during the live show to take your questions and share your comments. Invite your girlfriends! That's all for now! Until next time, wear your heels well and be blessed!

Cultivate and Communicate YOUR Signature Look with Janna Beatty

So Divas, have you thought about going back to school and getting a college education? I think about it all the time! Now that my youngest child has moved away to college, I have plenty of time to devote to furthering my education and it’s definitely something that I’m considering. One of the things that interests me is taking online college courses. In this episode of DivaTalkRadio, I will be talking with Jacqueline Myers about that very subject…online college courses. If this peaks your interest, listen in as we plan to talk about the pros and cons of online college courses.  As always, our online chat room will be open during the live show for you to ask questions, share your ah-ha moments, or simply acknowledge what we’re discussing.  Invite your friends to join us! Come prepared and I’ll see YOU on the show! ~ xoxo Kelli ~ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jacqueline Myers has been improving writing skills since the 1990’s and is still hard at work, struggling to put an end to comma splices and stamp out accidental plagiarism. She is an online college English professor and a freelance writer & editor, as well as the owner & writing expert at Nitty-Gritty English, a site dedicated to providing academic writing tips to the reluctant college writer.  

Online College Courses – Are They For You?

Self publishing a book can be worth it if you understand the process. During today's show, we will explore some of those steps and help you decide is self-publishing is right for you! Plan to join Kelli Claypool in this refreshing episode of DivaTalkRadio. 

How to Self Publish Your Book with Author Tiana Nicole

We are pleased to have Author Patricia Harman back with us on DivaTalkRadio. Her last appearance was 4 years ago, almost to the day, and she returns to discuss the power of optimism and love to overcome the most trying circumstances and times. For many years, Patricia (Patsy) worked as a midwife, delivering babies and caring for women across the US and in rural communes. Her story is encouraging, empowering, and exciting.  Patsy has published in The Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health and The Journal of Sigma Theta Tau for Nursing Scholarship as well as alternative publications. She is a regular presenter at national midwifery conferences and her first novel, The Midwife of Hope River was awarded book of the year by the American College of Nurse Midwives in 2014.  About her latest book: The Reluctant Midwife The Great Depression has hit West Virginia hard. Men are out of work; women struggle to feed hungry children. Luckily, Nurse Becky Myers has returned to care for them. While she can handle most situations, Becky is still uneasy helping women deliver their babies. For these mothers-to-be, she relies on an experienced midwife, her dear friend Patience Murphy. Though she is happy to be back in Hope River, time and experience have tempered Becky’s cheerfulness-as tragedy has destroyed the vibrant spirit of her former employer Dr Isaac Blum, who has accompanied her. Patience too has changed. Married and expecting a baby herself, she is relying on Becky to keep the mothers of Hope River safe. But becoming a midwife and ushering precious new life into the world is not Becky’s only challenge. Her skills and courage will be tested when a calamitous forest fire blazes through a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. And she must find a way to bring Isaac back to life and rediscover the hope they both need to go on.

The Reluctant Midwife - Author Patricia Harman

In this episode of DivaTalkRadio, I will share the 5 things I've learned about being a widow. On March 19 of this year (2015), my darling and most loving husband died in my arms after battling liver cancer. While I thought I was prepared, the realization of his death put me in a total tailspin. From personally witnessing what the body goes through as it is dying, the shutting down of organs, the color changes of the skin, the smell...smell of death and dying; to feeling alone, afraid, panicking, and losing hope of growing old together. The experience was hard and continues to be hard today.  Through my faith and close friends, I'm slowly walking in GRACE and learning about myself everyday. I'm learning that there are days that I feel on top of the world, then other days that I'm paralyzed and not wanting to get out of bed. However, through it all, I am a survivor. From this episode, my desire is that you will experience HOPE in that no matter what obstacles you are facing that you, too, will become an OVERCOMER! Be sure to join me!  xoxo Kelli Claypool Host of DivaTalkRadio

5 Things I've Learned About Being a Widow

I absolutely love Meghan Trainor's song 'All About That Bass' because it makes any Diva of any size feel good about themselves. I especially love the line in the song that says "every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top". It doesn't matter what you look like, the size of clothes, the color of your hair...Diva's, YOU are perfect!!  I love today's DivaTalkRadio Show Guest, Ms. Camay McClure because she is a true DIVA in her own right. Ms. Camay holds a National Lifetime Title in Plus Size Pageantry, being crowned for her year of service, coaching and mentoring women across the country, teaching them to love themselves and love their bodies. There were many moments in Ms. Camay’s pageant journey to celebrate, however, there were more moments of heartbreak and pain, hurt and disappointment, even moments of public defamation, however, she never allowed any of that to defeat her. She continued on her journey of making a difference in the world, using all of the tests in pageantry as her testimony to other women who may have experienced similar challenges. “I have always been very confident and always had a positive self-image. I have always encouraged other women who struggle with their weight and body image to love their bodies-even women who are not plus size.” 

Divas, Every Inch of You is Perfect From the Bottom to the Top

Cancer is such an ugly word, yet it affects millions of homes everyday, including mine. Watching my husband's body whittle away from this awful disease, I remind myself that God is faithful. He's my strong tower during the times that I am weak. Matthew 17:20 says "for if you had faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed you could say to this mountain, 'move', and it would go far away. Nothing would be impossible." What Jesus is saying here is, if you are facing a problem that seems as big and immovable as a mountain, turn your eyes from the mountain and focus on Him.  Our special guest for this episode of DivaTalkRadio, Charlotte Cole, believed that God was in control when she was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2011. Rather than resisting, she had faith and embraced the journey that God had planned for her. Having walked through some of life’s biggest trials like a life touched by addiction, fighting stage 3 rectal cancer while raising 4 sons, and learning how to commit her heart to the Lord in the trials and tribulations that surface in marriage, Charlotte takes the lessons she has learned and creatively presents how women can thrive through biblical living today. I know without a shadow of doubt that this episode of DivaTalkRadio will inspire you...empower you...ignite a fire within you. Plan to join me during the LIVE show.  

Faith to Move Mountains including Cancer with Charlotte Cole

Welcome to DivaTalkRadio. Our weekly shows are dedicated to the 50+ woman who is navigating through the second part of life with purpose and on purpose! She's raised her family, has had success in business/career, and now is looking for ways to make a greater impact on her community and throughout the world. She is intentional and enjoys living the blessed life! Join our Host, Kelli Claypool, as she empowers, motivates, and encourages you to take the leap into living life with outrageous expectation and joy! So slip on your favorite pair of stilettos and join us! Plan to laugh, cry, and walk away inspired!

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