WILL YOU GET ON THE PLANE?

Have you ever been in a situation where you were right in the middle of making one of the most important decisions of your life and were surrounded by complete chaos?

"Will you get on the plane?" was the question posed to me towards the end of 2003 as I was weeks away from leaving my home in Atlanta and going to live in Colombia with my soon to be wife.

The one who asked me the question was my friend and pastor DR. DUANE UPSHAW . During that critical period of transition, he prepared me by teaching me the word of God to increase my faith.

As I studied, my mother was in the throws of her bi-polar depression and I was dealing with all the stress of getting all the necessary documents in order to get my Colombia visa.

The morning that I had definitively made my decision to go to Colombia to receive all that God had for me, I prayed to the Lord and discussed it with him. Moments later, I went to work at LA Fitness and picked up a colleague to go to a corporate sales appointment.

As we waited at a traffic light, it turned green and I proceeded to make a left turn into a parking lot where our appointment was located. From nowhere, a guy ran his red light and slammed into us as we were making our turn. My car spun around twice and hit the curb on the opposite side of the street. I thought my life was over, but by the grace of God, my friend and I came away from that wreck without a scratch. My car, however, was totaled.

After that, I was more determined as ever to go to Colombia. I finally got all of the documents needed by the Colombia Consulate, had them all translated into Spanish and notarized. The day I was leaving Atlanta, my mother and grandmother took me to the airport and as I was saying my goodbye's my grandmother asked me, "How could you leave at a time like this?"

I didn't say anything, but in my mind, I was thinking that nothing was going to stop me in receiving God's promises and I got on the plane.

For you reading this, with all the turmoil surrounding you right now, will you accept the job opportunity thousands of miles away from your family, start that business, take advantage of that speaking opportunity, begin to do Linkedin Live interviews, write that book, etc.?

What you desire and dream about is located on the other side of your fear. All you have to do is ACT!

"Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24)

SARAH O'BRIEN

Sarah Fargo O’Brien is our Chief Mental Health Officer.? Sarah will occupy a unique position as an advanced clinician leader working alongside fellow clinician and business members, serving as a clinical consultant, and a member of the Circle Of Friends Club executive team. Her mental health and trauma informed leadership expertise will spearhead the organization’s executive and membership wellness efforts.

Sarah has expertise in the principles and applications that contribute to overall person well-being including creating an efficient working and collaborative environment, cultivating personal resilience, and developing an organizational culture that fosters engagement, professional fulfillment, and an overall culture of wellness.

TYRELLE LABRANCHE

Tyrelle Branch (aka Stackpack), is the visionary media mogul behind the award-winning Internet Traffic Agency, and continues to revolutionize the marketing landscape. As the Marketing Director of Circle Of Friends Club , a groundbreaking organization dedicated to mental health, PTSD, anxiety, and more, Stackpack is committed to driving the brand’s success.

Leveraging his proven strategies that have empowered global giants, he guarantees transformative outcomes for the company’s mission. Simultaneously, Stackpack is pioneering the digital frontier with the launch of his cryptocurrency, Stack Coin (STC), aiming to scale millions of brands worldwide and redefine the future of marketing and mental health advocacy.

We're excited to announce that our Circle Back To You Podcast is no longer a recorded podcast show. We have transitioned to a Linkedin Live show! It can be viewed on a weekly basis on my Linkedin profile page and Youtube. The replays can be viewed on our Circle Back To You Podcast Youtube channel.

Our first Linkedin Live episode this week was with our friend and Trauma-informed Holistic Coach, Tennille Jacobs . Tennille's show titled, "You Are Radiant: Holistic Paths To Wellness" is every Monday Morning at 11:30 am EDT.

As a Business Member of Circle Of Friends Club, you have the opportunity to have your own branded Linkedin Live show to showcase your service, products, and events. To sign up, click on the link below!

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CLUB BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP

FREE FROM PTSD Freedom Fight Expo

September 20, 12 & 22 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT

ONLINE

We invite you to the Set Free From PTSD Freedom Fight Expo on Sept 20, 21, and 22, where faith intersects with healing, and the path to mental wellness becomes a collective journey. This monthly expo is more than an event; it’s a movement towards freedom, peace, and completeness in all aspects of life, including the battle against the negative impact trauma has left in its wake.

Our panel of experts is exceptional – leaders in mental health therapy, health and fitness, spiritual well-being, entrepreneurship and sports/entertainment. These extraordinary individuals are not only sharing their knowledge but also providing routes to healing from trauma, unresolved pain, maladaptive coping strategies to get by, and the bonds of loneliness and isolation so greatly felt by those living beyond their trauma experience.

Central to our Expo is the conviction that faith is the key to unlocking God’s promises – love, a sound mind, health, longevity, peace, protection, prosperity, and satisfying relationships. It’s through this faith, and in community with others, where we feel seen, heard, and accepted, that we gain the power to conquer PTSD, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

To sign up for this event, click on the image above!

Media Mentors Network

September 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

ON CLUBHOUSE

Black excellence what’s missing? Do we need more leadership? Let’s have this discussion with the media mentor network.

The Media Mentors Community, founded by visionary media mogul Stackpack, is more than just a training ground—it’s a dynamic hub of energy and growth. Here, emerging leaders are not only trained in the intricacies of social media management but are also guided in personal development, leadership, and strategic thinking. Every session is charged with passion and innovation, where mentors and mentees alike share ideas, challenge each other, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital world.

To participate in this event, click on the image above!

Mental Health Motivation: Healing From PTSD with SARAH

September 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

ON CLUBHOUSE

Many are familiar with PTSD, but how many know and understand C-PTSD? And how it differs from PTSD? What about how to care for yourself if you have a lived experience of trauma? Well, wait no more! On Thursday, Sarah Fargo O'Brien, LCSW is going to tell you all about Complex PTSD and strategies for caring for yourself, coping with symptoms and activations, and how to access compassionate self-care.

To participate in this event, click on the image above!

Laurel Wiers

Consulting and executive coaching services. Corporate workshops. Keynotes.

Chason Forehand of HR-4U INC.

Hr-4u empowers change-driven companies and their leaders to advocate for and uplift their employees with living wages, worth, and wellbeing.

Mike Ashabraner of the Hounds Of Business Community

The Hounds of Business Community is a community of high level, heart centered professionals and grow your business to the next level.