Category Archives: Episodes

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November 18, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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This story is perfect to post for Thanksgiving because it is about courage, hope, patriotism and the healing power of love. Boston Marathon Bombing survivor Roseann Sdoia is the author of the new book Perfect Strangers which chronicles four people whose lives intersected the moment the second bomb went off in front of the Forum Restaurant at the 2013 Boston Marathon finish line. Roseann would lose most of her leg that day. She recalls her experience in stunning detail including what it was like to lose a limb and her refusal to use a wheelchair. Make no mistake about it: Roseann’s recovery was hard work. You’ll hear about the college student who ran to her side to apply a tourniquet to her leg, the female police officer who hailed the ambulance, and the big, tall firefighter who lifted her into the ambulance and held her hand all the way to Mass General. The bond these perfect strangers created on that terrible day can never be broken. Spoiler Alert: Roseann marries one of them. Get a box of kleenex for this interview. You’re gonna need it. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions #dracut

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November 12, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet a woman who has experienced what every parent dreads the most: the death of a child. Christine Suau’s son, Devin was only 6 years old when he was diagnosed with DIPG, a very rare form of brain cancer. Determined to do what she could to keep him alive, Christine conceived the hashtag: WhyNotDevin, hoping he would be the very first child to beat this fatal disease. It didn’t take long for the news of Devin’s cancer to travel around the world. He was visited by sports legends and famous actors and even blessed at a private audience with Pope Francis in Rome. But as prayers poured in for Devin, he left this world in his mother’s arms, just 8 months after diagnosis. The youngest of Christine’s 4 boys, Devin continues to be an inspiration for this exceptional woman who has created the Why Not Devin Foundation. #whynotdevin #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions

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October 29, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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We’ve spent the month of October shining a light on the fight against breast cancer. While there are new drug therapies that enable women to live longer, breast cancer statistics remain the same: 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life time. And every 65 seconds, someone hears the words: “you have breast cancer.” I take the battle against breast cancer very seriously because I am a motherless daughter. My mother Marjorie was only 52 when she died. I was 18 and that loss defined me. Years later, as a broadcaster, I had the opportunity to create a show, and put these women in the spotlight. I did this for selfish reasons: I needed to learn the kind of lessons from them that my own mother couldn’t teach me, because she was gone. I needed to soak up their wisdom, and I have. Their stories have filled my heart. And that quest for inspiring stories continues with this podcast series. In the spotlight: a woman who is a wife, mother, marathon runner, philanthropist and stage 4 cancer survivor. In fact, this exceptional woman is living with 2 stage 4 cancer diagnoses: breast and thyroid. Her success story is based on putting one foot in front of the other, always walking forward, always running toward the finish line and never, ever giving up hope. This is the story of Carol Chaoui of Wellesley, Massachusetts. #wellesley #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions

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October 22, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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The numbers are staggering. This year, 252,710 women will hear the words “you have breast cancer” and 40,500 will die of the disease. This week, we continue our focus on the fight against breast cancer by shining a light on Dr. Susan Pories, chief of Breast Surgery and the Medical Director of the Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. An Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and co-author of the books The Soul of a Doctor and The Soul of a Patient, Dr. Pories believes in compassionate care and the power of creating bonds that last with her patients. Humble and soft-spoken, Dr. Pories is a role model and a trailblazer for women in her field. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions candyoterry.com @HoffmanBreastCenter

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October 15, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Since October is breast cancer awareness month, we’re profiling breast cancer survivors and women who are at the forefront of breast cancer treatment. In the spotlight, world-renowned author Alice Hoffman. There’s a very good chance that one of her books is sitting on our bookshelf, or perhaps on the end table, next to your favorite cozy chair. Alice has written more than 30 books and 6 of them have been made into movies. She is pretty used to seeing her name on the New York Times Bestseller List. But what she wasn’t prepared for 20 years ago was a breast cancer diagnosis. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions @HoffmanBreastCenter

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October 8, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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October is breast cancer awareness month, so we’re profiling breast cancer survivors as well as women who are on the forefront in breast cancer research and treatment.Meet Donna Tefft. She’s a wife, mother and the Vice President/Director of Marketing & Sales for The Pinehills, winner of the National Community of the Year Award. Designed like an authentic old New England village, The Pinehills is the largest new residential and commercial development in New England with a projected 3,065 homes and 2200 acres of open space. As Donna celebrates her second year as a breast cancer survivor, this exceptional woman shares her initial fears, strategies that worked for her in her darkest hour, and her advice to women who are hearing the words “you have breast cancer” for the first time. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions

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September 11, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Jayme Washington has made a name for herself as the Founder & CEO of Washtone Media. A digital architect with 650 clients worldwide, Jayme’s company specializes in SEO: search engine optimization, social media marketing and strategy, branding, small business start-ups, product launches and more. A business leader and a fearless entrepreneur, Jayme is also a devoted community leader, a mentor, a public speaker, a coach and a trailblazer. But if you were to ask Jayme what she is most proud of, this loving wife and mother of five will point to her family, the power of her faith, and the lessons she has learned as a breast cancer survivor. #mydoveproductions #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons @CandyOterry

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September 3, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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It wasn’t that long ago when parents played an active role in teaching their children about the importance of respect and good manners. Sadly, those times have changed. Yet, the need for civility has never been greater. Enter Judith Bowman, Founder of Protocol Consultants International and the National Civility Foundation. A graduate of Boston College, she specializes in teaching people the kinds of interpersonal communications skills that help them stand out from the rest and succeed. In this interview, we dive into where her interest in teaching manners comes from, and her hopes for spreading the word about the need for civility throughout the United States. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #MyDoveProductions

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August 27, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Kate Beeders is all about success. That’s her focus. It is at the heart of her mission to help others succeed. And if you are an entrepreneur, listen up! This exceptional woman has created programs that support the mindset and the unique challenges every entrepreneur must face. She is the author of The Winning Way, winner of the Quillie Award from the National Association of Best Selling Authors. Her latest book is titled Go or Don’t Go: The Complete Guide to Accelerate Your Success and Tap into your Brilliance. The Founder of Brilliance Builders, Kate refers to herself as The Breakthrough Expert. She maintains that it is actually easier than you think to make money fast. Do we have your attention? Download Kate Beeder’s episode now. It just might change your life. #storybehindhersuccess #16LifeLessons #mydoveproductions

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August 14, 2018EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Once the Chief Marketing Officer for seven tech companies and the former CEO of an international marketing firm, Alyssa Dver started to ask herself why some people and certain brands have more confidence and therefore, more success than others. She decided to look to neuroscience for the answer and co-founded the American Confidence Institute. Alyssa has authored six books including her latest: Kickass Confidence: Own Your Brain & Up Your Game. What she has learned will astound you and might just help you harness your confidence and your success. #storybehindhersuccess #mydoveproductions #16LifeLessons

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