Words of Hope In the Midst of Trauma with Inspiring Author Johnny Sirpilla

With refreshing honesty, candor, grace, and ease, today's special guest, Johnny Sirpilla, -–a master storyteller– serves as our guide through a life story that seems too traumatic to be true, yet true it is. Johnny and Susan Sirpilla were a happily married couple. Like so many couples, they wanted to be parents. He tells their astonishing story in his book Life Is Hard But I'll Be Okay. From infertility to unexpected dangerous pregnancies, adoptions, international adoptions, twins, triplets, life-threatening medical concerns, moral and faith crossroads, their story never ceases to fascinate. Through their journey, you’ll discover the mindset that will set you on a course of positivity and resilience to navigate any of your own difficult times in life. Johnny Sirpilla has personal insight into deep traumas and has made it to the otherside of healing. He is a 1988 graduate of Miami University with a degree in Accounting and a special interest in Psychology and Finance, a 2000 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree in Organizational Management, and holds a certification in Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.  He travels the country as an inspirational speaker using the power of connection to help others work through their unique experiences of loss. The company Encourage, LLC was founded by Johnny Sirpilla based on the principle that inspiring others can lead to a positive impact on the world. Encourage pursues equity investments & provides enlightening consulting to drive meaningful and lasting change at work and at home.