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It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.
Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.
For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.
Monday, November 24, 2025
Show Highlights
· A sit-down discussion with Hazel Ortega – Educational Psychologist, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Best-Selling Author.
· Upcoming stage play, Liberándome
· Best-Selling book titled “From Bounce Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles”
· Impact
· Transformation
Biography
Hazel Ortega is a Master of Miracles, a serial entrepreneur, and an Educational Psychologist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she overcame a challenging upbringing in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. In her book, "From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles," Hazel shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life and creating success for herself and her family. With a deep understanding of how our stories shape our lives, Hazel empowers audiences as a speaker, guiding them to manifest their dreams and discover the miracles within their own lives. She is dedicated to helping others rise above their circumstances and achieve extraordinary results. Her company, Ortega Counseling Center has become a beacon of hope and change, assisting nearly 45,000 injured workers. These individuals, who once faced bleak prospects, found their way back to school and started rewarding career paths thanks to the center's tireless efforts. As the Founder of the HIGH TIDE GLOBAL Foundation Hazel is committed to bringing educational opportunities to the most impoverished and at-risk communities in the world. Entrepreneurs’ organizations (EO) recognized Hazel’s work with the Global Social Impact Award in 2023.
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Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hazel.o.ortega
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelortega_official/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-ortega-8b286248/
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