Today on Rule 42, we’re diving into a story of resilience, artistry, and the power of forgiveness with the incredible Brenda Adelman. Brenda is an award-winning actor and the creator of the acclaimed one-woman show My Brooklyn Hamlet, which has captivated audiences across four countries and ten states. From women prisoners to youth-at-risk, from the U.S. military to spiritual centers, Brenda’s story has touched hearts and transformed lives in the most unexpected places.

Her show has been celebrated as a Critics’ Pick at major festivals like Orlando International Fringe and San Diego Fringe. But Brenda’s impact extends far beyond the stage. As a speaker trainer and storytelling mentor, she has guided over 200 clients to memoir, My Father Killed My Mother and Married My Aunt: Forgiving the Unforgivable, where she shares her proven three-step forgiveness process.

Recognized with the Hero of Forgiveness award and featured on FOX, CBS, and NPR, Brenda’s work isn’t just about storytelling—it’s about transformation. Join us as we explore her journey, her creative process, and her unshakable belief in the healing power of forgiveness. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

https://forgivenessandfreedom.com
https://facebook.com/brendaadelman
https://facebook.com/groups/unforgettablespeakersociety
http://soulstorylounge.com

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Today, we’re honored to share the incredible journey of Susie Bell - a woman who has faced unimaginable challenges and come out stronger, wiser, and more determined to live life unapologetically.

Susie’s story begins in a devout Mormon household, rooted in faith and tradition. She married her high school sweetheart at just 20 years old, and together they built a life in Las Vegas, raising six children and weathering unimaginable heartbreak, including the loss of her youngest child at only five weeks old.

For years, Susie was the epitome of dedication - to her family, her church, and her career as a nurse. But when her world began to crumble during the opioid epidemic, Susie turned to an unexpected outlet: bodybuilding. What started as a distraction quickly became a passion, propelling her to national stages and magazine covers.

But life threw even more at Susie. A failing marriage, an affair, divorce, excommunication from her church, bankruptcy, and foreclosure could have easily broken her. Instead, Susie rebuilt herself from the ground up, earning her nurse practitioner degree, opening her own practice, and redefining what it means to live authentically.

Today, Susie’s journey is far from over. She’s faced heartbreak, setbacks, and reinvention in the dating world, all while learning what it means to truly be herself. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and living life on her own terms.

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted as we dive into Susie Bell’s journey of transformation on another amazing episode of Rule 42!

https://www.getwellwithsusiebell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/susiebell_the_memoir/

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Anna Jinja is a passionate advocate and storyteller who believes in the transformative power of sharing personal journeys. Adopted from Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Iowa by Norwegian parents, she has dedicated her life to creating spaces where people can feel seen, heard, and valued.

As the host of The Anna Jinja Show, Anna explores the rich, layered experiences surrounding adoption and belonging, inviting guests to open up about their stories and pairing these conversations with meaningful literary or musical pieces. Her show reflects her mission to affirm the worthiness of every individual and to foster a sense of home within the world.

Anna’s commitment to community and service runs deep, with a career spanning various nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and Able Up Iowa, where she served as executive director. Now living in Athens, Ohio, Anna continues to inspire and uplift others, sharing life’s adventures alongside her husband, Pete, and their dog, Floyd.


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anna-jinja-show/id1693244903

https://www.annajinja.com/

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