Author, artist and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro shares some of the life-enhancing lessons he was taught in the military during the 1980's and reveals how many of these spiritual principals are remarkably hidden in plain sight on some of our country's most historic icons and emblems. Darrell previews his new book, "Step Out Boldly: The Hidden Meaning of The Statue of Liberty” and outlines how incorporating these simple practices to begin each day can help guide individuals to accomplishing their goals and realizing their dreams.

In 2009 life was cruising along nicely when wife, mother and lifelong believer Valarie Carlomagno suddenly found herself facing one of our biggest fears - a devastating health diagnosis. In this episode Valarie shares her inspirational journey of facing adversity, fighting her way back, retaining her faith and ultimately blessing others through her recovery by volunteering and maintaining a servant’s heart.

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Showgirl, model, Playboy cover girl and actress Marli Renfro reflects on her serendipitous multi-faceted career throughout the entertainment industry. From working with Hitchcock to Coppola to Hefner and hobnobbing on and off stage with a bevy of other Hollywood elites, Marli pulls back the curtain and shares how she ultimately survived and thrived following a legendary shower attack as Janet Leigh's body double in the 1960 horror movie classic, Psycho.