Darlene Lekowski is a survivor, speaker, advocate, and business leader who transformed her decades of pain into hope and healing—for herself and others. After fifty years of silence about the sibling sexual trauma and abuse (SSTA) she endured as a child, she found the courage to speak her truth, winning the civil lawsuit brought against her by her own brother. To shatter the silence.

Her debut memoir (pub date April 2026), Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice and the Power of Telling the Truth, chronicles her journey through trauma, resilience, and healing, and the courage it takes to let go in order to live forward. With raw honesty, she reveals not only what she endured and how it affected her, but also the strength it took to rise above it.

Beyond her advocacy, Darlene has built a distinguished career in banking and sales, where her leadership and integrity now guide her work supporting fellow survivors. She speaks publicly about her journey and partners with organizations worldwide, including 5WAVES, Thriving Survivors, Blue Borage, SSTA Aware, AILA, and A Brave Step, to raise awareness and give voice to all survivors.

She lives in the Charlotte, NC, suburbs with her husband, Tom, and their dog, Pepper, and is the proud mother of three adult children.

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Today on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by Laura Melane — a former Registered Nurse turned wellness entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author.

After the loss of her father, Laura began a deep healing journey that led her to write a powerful memoir exploring adoption, family alcoholism, and breaking free from dysfunctional relationships.

Along the way, Laura found her voice, her biological family, and a deeper connection to herself.

Laura brings a compassionate, real-world perspective on healing, resilience, and finding your voice.

Now lets get into it. Facing our fears, reclaiming our stories, and learning how to bounce forward.

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Today on Let Fear Bounce, we’re welcoming author, mental health therapist, and Wolf Center volunteer Leokadia George.

In 2016, the world met Trumpet, a Mexican Gray Wolf pup whose miraculous birth captured global attention. That true story inspired Leokadia’s four-book children’s series, helping kids learn about wolves, conservation, and why protecting endangered species matters.

Her newest book, Trumpet Becomes a Mom, continues Trumpet’s journey—and gives back, with 50% of proceeds donated to wolf conservation efforts.

We’re talking wolves, storytelling, conservation, and how sharing the right stories can change the world—one young reader at a time.

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The Wolf Conservation Center has a variety of handles:

Instagram: @wolfconservationcenter

Facebook: Wolf Conservation Center

TikTok: @nywolforg

Bluesky: @nywolforg.bsky.social

Threads: @wolfconservationcenter

YouTube: @nywolforg

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Today, we’re joined by Jonathan Handel, an entertainment and technology attorney, journalist, and multi-genre writer.

Jonathan is also the author of a unique new book titled Who Do You Want to Be? A quick, 15-minute read with 110 illustrations created by AI.

As kids decide who they want to be when they grow up, is AI narrowing the choices or creating new opportunities?

Jonathan Handel practices transactional entertainment and technology law at Feig/Finkel in Los Angeles and independently, and is also a journalist, media commentator, and writer of poetry, scripts, stories, and nonfiction.

Handel has written for Puck and was a contributing editor at The Hollywood Reporter from 2010 to 2020, where he wrote over 1,400 articles. He’s appeared in the media as an expert over 1,600 times.

A graduate of Harvard College (applied math and computer science) and Harvard Law School, Handel is also a former computer scientist and was involved in local politics for a decade.

His writing has also been published in the Los Angeles Times, Variety, and elsewhere. Handel is a member of the Television Academy and an associate member of the Dramatists Guild and the Society of Composers & Lyricists. For several years, he taught a film appreciation and screening class to approximately 400 students for UCLA Extension.

More information about Jonathan can be found at jhandel.com and jhandel.news

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We talk dogs, grief, purpose, creativity… and how hope and compassion can grow even through life’s toughest seasons.

Julie Hill is a writer, podcaster, and lifelong dog lover who’s been celebrating the human–dog bond since 2006. From her rural home in Shropshire, surrounded by family, dogs, cats, and a lively crew of companion animals, she hosts DogCast Radio, where she’s interviewed world-class trainers, behaviorists, scientists, authors, and rescue advocates from around the globe.

Her heart-dog Buddy the Black Lab took her from the main arena at Crufts to appearances on national TV, and his loss shaped the empathy and passion she brings to her work today.

In 2015, Julie was diagnosed with MS — a moment she describes honestly and powerfully:

“It shut me down, I felt I lost who I was.”

Since then, she’s shared her journey with courage and openness, speaking about anxiety, postpartum struggles, resilience, and the deep healing connection we share with our dogs. She’s also taken the stage as a stand-up comedian — even performing at the legendary London Comedy Store — using humor and storytelling to help others feel less alone.

In this conversation, we talk dogs, grief, purpose, creativity… and how hope and compassion can grow even through life’s toughest seasons.

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Host of www.DogCastRadio.com

Presenter on www.UKHealthRadio.com

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Chris Clinard is a connector at heart. With more than a decade in the professional recruiting industry, he’s spent his career helping individuals find the right opportunities and companies build stronger teams. Drawing from that same passion for connection and growth, Chris founded Books4Guys, a mission-driven platform designed to reignite a love for reading and make it accessible to all.

Books4Guys is more than a book community; it’s a movement. Its mission is to inspire more people to read, donate more books to those who need them, and build a community that grows through shared stories and shared impact. Built like a business but driven by purpose, Books4Guys funds its giving through memberships and partnerships, proving that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand.

Chris believes that reading changes lives. It builds leaders, deepens curiosity, and strengthens communities. Whether connecting professionals in the workplace or readers in the community, his mission remains the same: to help people grow through connection.Books4Guys.comBooks4Guys.com/subscribe#LetFearBounce #Books4Guys #ChrisClinard #ReadingCommunity #ReadersUnite #StoriesMatter #BookMovement #DoGood #LiteracyMatters #PodcastEpisode #AuthorLife #BookLovers #InspirationPodcast #ReadMoreBooks #BookDonation #communityimpact www.kimlenglingauthor.com

From ghostwriter at 15… to CEO at 20… to one of the Top 8 Most Influential Filipinos on LinkedIn in 2024 — Le-an Lai Lacaba is redefining what’s possible for entrepreneurs.As Co-Founder of 2xYou, she helps solopreneurs scale into true business owners by combining AI, expert executive assistants, and smart systems that eliminate overwhelm and accelerate growth.A globally recognized AI consultant, international keynote speaker, and host of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an has empowered audiences and entrepreneurs across six countries. Her mission?To create remote work for 1 million FilipinosTo help 10,000 entrepreneurs scale their businessesTo equip ambitious leaders with tools that work — not just hypeIn this episode, Le-an shares real-world strategies on entrepreneurship, scaling with systems, and using AI to unlock your next level of success.Subscribe for more expert insights on business, scaling, and productivity.Drop a comment: What’s the #1 bottleneck in your business right now?www.kimlenglingauthor.com#LeAnLaiLacaba #ScaleYou #2xYou #Entrepreneurship #RemoteWork #AIConsultant #BusinessSystems #ScaleYourBusiness #VirtualAssistants #ProductivityTips #FemaleEntrepreneur #PhilippinesPride #OnlineBusinessGrowth #StartupLeadership #BusinessStrategy #KeynoteSpeaker #speaker #authorinterview #letfearbouncepodcast #kimlengling

Today’s guest, Ellen Busch, knows what it means to rebuild from the ground up. After escaping an abusive marriage and battling the stigma of dyslexia, she found herself at rock bottom — no job, no home, and no hope.

But one moment of clarity changed everything. With the help of therapy, coaching, and even training alongside U.S. Navy SEALs, Ellen began to heal, reclaim her strength, and rediscover her purpose.

Now, as a certified life coach and author of Dis (Empowered), she helps others move from surviving to thriving.

Let’s dive into her inspiring story of resilience, courage, and rediscovered power.

Connect with Ellen:

https://www.facebook.com/ellen.busch.2025

https://www.instagram.com/ellenbusch1500/?hl=en.

https://www.ellenbusch.com/

www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-busch

https://markdivine.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@UC2UsDsqUL6PpKcdNKk-XO1g

(dis)Empowered Book: https://www.amazon.com/dis-Empowered-Academic-Sentence-Adventure/dp/1958472018

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