When Shannon gave birth to Grace on March 6, 1999, she was one of the happiest parents on earth. But her happiness began to fade as she noticed a change in her child. Grace wasn’t eating well and her eyes began to roll frequently. These symptoms were later diagnosed as seizures. By age five months, Grace was diagnosed as failure to thrive. This was the beginning of a long journey for Shannon and a test of her faith. It was a road she was determined to travel regardless of the obstacles thrown in her path. At age one, Grace was blind, being fed through a tube, weighed only eight pounds, and had received several blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, and albumin transfusions. She was completely non-verbal and unable to sit or crawl.

The exact cause of Grace’s illness was not determined until she was about one and a half years old. She was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease in the rarest form. Grace spent three years in the hospital and was tube-fed until she was five years old.

To add to her Mitochondrial condition, Grace was also diagnosed with Autism at age five and a half.

Through various treatments, Grace has experienced miraculous results. Shannon has become a spokesperson for other parents whose children suffer from autism.

In the beginning it was just a mom trying to save her daughter, but now Shannon’s dedication and commitment to finding alternative medicines and therapies is the saving grace for other parents. She often travels across the country, giving interviews, meeting with politicians and law-makers to bring awareness of the disease and help find ways to raise funds for research. Like what you see …Subscribe today!

At an early age it seemed that Betsie was destined for success. Not only has Betsie succeeded in an industry that has been considered by many to be male oriented, but she obtained her Mathematics degree in 1965, during a time when it was certainly an extraordinary achievement for women. In her own right, she has broken records.

Betsie founded a software engineering company, Miklos Systems, Inc., which supports government contracts. The environment at Miklos Systems is one of family. Everyone is encouraged to learn and grow. Employees are also encouraged to consult with co-workers to learn more about specific technological areas prior to moving to new positions within the company.

A major reason for the success of Miklos Systems Inc. is that Betsie has hired employees that she likes being around, respects, and trusts.

Betsie’s approach to business can be used as an exceptional guide for anyone who wants to follow their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Whether you want to start a technology company or a business in another field, many of the principles she has applied to her business can help you achieve success in your company. If your goal is to run a 100+ person company or a one person business, preparation, trust and respect will help you set a solid foundation for success. Like what you see …Subscribe today!

A man who made a lasting mark on two continents, Imran is living proof that success comes to those who envision a goal and unswervingly aim for it. You don’t have to be born in America to become a success in America. He explains that “living the American dream doesn’t necessarily mean you live an ‘easy’ life all the time. You have more choices in life, you can buy more on easier credit, but – you also accumulate more debt.”

He believes that usually he knows he is on the right track when people oppose what he is attempting to accomplish. “If you’re going to do anything meaningful in life you will find opposition. Otherwise you’re either doing something ordinary everyone else is doing or something so meaningless no one cares about it.”

Imran, through hard work, ingenuity and compassion, changed the lives of thousands in Pakistan by introducing Internet email and later by establishing branded credit cards to improve that country’s economic standing. His creativity in bringing about change to this underdeveloped nation was masterful. Like what you see …Subscribe today!

Leanna Archer often dreamed of starting her own business. As a young star from Islip, New York, she has not only achieved her dream, but has achieved success in many other areas of her life, including her education. She is sharing her experiences, knowledge and thoughts on success with other youth. Her story is an inspiration to youth and adults.

At eight years of age Leanna started thinking about turning her mother’s homemade hair products into a profitable venture. She told her parents that selling the product could become a really big success. “If people wanted to know what I used in my hair, why not make it available for them.”

Leanna began handing out samples of her mother’s hair products at school and before she knew it she was receiving checks in the mail for product orders. LIke what you see…Subscribe today!

When I first came to the U.S. from El Salvador, my country was in a civil war. I moved to Los Angeles, California for a while to begin a career in cosmetology.

My years of experience have given me the ability to style any type of hair. I also style hair pieces for cancer patients and people with other hair problems. Hair styling came naturally to me. While in El Salvador, my family always wanted me to style their hair so it was natural for me to have a career as a beautician.

After living in California for a few years, I decided to move to Virginia where I worked as a stylist in different salons for 24 years. Five years ago I was presented with the perfect opportunity to start my own salon. I worked for a woman for two years who later decided to retire and sell her salon. She offered me the opportunity and I accepted. I felt it was the right time to move out on my own. I now own Classic Hair Salon in Alexandria, Virginia. Like what you see …Subscribe today!