The PEP Line

The PEP Line

Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:29 PM

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This is the place where you can come to share your success stories as clients of The PEP Line. Please write your story, however short or long, and share what fantastic changes you have made as a result of your experience here with us. Please specify the program you have participated in whether it be Couples Unite, The PEP Program, Leadership as you share.

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Laurie H Davis on Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:45 PM

As the author and founder of the PEP Line I am so excited to welcome you all to our blog. Our customers and clients have a place now to go to exchange success stories with each other and everyone out there who needs to take back their power. Please write as many stories as you wish. Welcome to the PEP Line the safest place on the planet for personal growth.

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Marsha Jeffers on Friday, February 11, 2011 9:45 AM

Fourteen years ago I graduated from this dynamic PEP Program. Today, on a daily basis, (actually it is more like an hourly basis) I continue to use these PEP tools. Regardless of the situation I am in, I draw from these tools and I always get the results I am looking for. The PEP Program, Parenting, Leadership, and all other workshops that I have embraced has supported me tremendously in the areas of my family, health, career, finances, my personal development, and so much more. This is truly a gift that lasts a lifetime! Thank you Laurie Davis!!

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	Edie Biel on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:56 AM Hi Marsha, I love being online with you. You have really moved forward in your words, action and attitude. It is encouraging, thank you for making your life journey available to us. 'Leaders are not born they are made!' That is a fact I am realizes now. I am so glad it is true!! As we put ourselves in the right place with the right people, do the work, we grown up!!

Paula Hopwood on Friday, February 11, 2011 9:45 AM

My name is Paula Hopwood and I have been with the PEP program since June of 2010. I have taken '10 Ways To Grow Your Business', '10 Ways To Build Confident Children', PEP Phase One, in PEP Phase Two, Finance, Leadership, Couples Unite, as well as I am working on several self directed programs through PEP. I am training to be a certified empowerment facilitator with the PEP Program. The experience I would like to share with you happened during my PEP Phase One. I had been sexually molested when I was 5 years old by a babysitter. The fallout from that included not trusting anyone (including myself), low self esteem, pleasing and appeasing the men in my life with sex, alcoholism, porn addiction, claustrophobia, huge issues with protecting my children to the point of 'mother-smother', over eating, low self confidence, procrastination, sabotaging ANYTHING good in my life, negative self talk, seeking out destructive relationships, and the list goes on and on. During Phase One I made a shift. A shift I had been trying to make for years. No amount of counseling, self help books and seminars,ignoring the problem, 'helping' others with their problems, looking into different spiritual paths for the answer, and so on would help. Nothing worked. I could not seem to truly break free. Only halfway through Phase One I made this shift. I truly realized the truth in what happened. I truly realized the truth in my fallout reactions. I accepted the truth. Most importantly I accept ME. I immediately started dropping weight. I no longer feel the need for alcohol or sex to solve my problems. I am much more trusting now. I am not afraid of men anymore. The negative self talk, procrastination, and sabotaging in my life is just a memory of how I used to operate. My self esteem has grown by leaps and bounds. Now I am turning into the person I was made to be. And I love ME! I am so very thankful to the PEP program for helping me find my wings and teaching me the tools to empower me to fly. And to think this all happened in Phase One. Wait until I write about a few other shifts I have had. Until then, Have a be-u-tiful day Paula

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	Laurie Davis on Friday, February 11, 2011 9:54 AM Paula, you are an inspriration to every person out there living out their secrets from the past. Congratulations on the work you have done!! Laurie Davis on Friday, February 11, 2011 9:56 AM Marsha, thank you so much for the years of loyalty and hard work. On your recent trip home to NS to visit our parents even they commented on changes they have seen in you as you have matured to the beautiful woman you are inside and out. Marlene on Monday, February 14, 2011 9:24 PM Paula, Congrats on the courage you have to both embrace your PEP journey,and to share your "secrets" here.I know the quote "We are only as sick as our secrets" to be true,as the secrets I had kept buried in my own life manifested in many ways.I connect with you sharing about being a people pleaser;I was there too,before my PEP experience,and my body also manifested my buried hurt and pain in Migraine headaches.It is sooo freeing to be on the other side of those entrapments.Way to go,girl! Lorna on Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:15 AM Paula, you have done a great job. In seeing you and talking with you I know you are much happier and content within yourself. christy on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 4:47 PM Paula, thanks for giving me the privilege of sharing in your awesome journey of healing. I amazed that the things that used to make you feel so ashamed no longer hold any control over you. What a transformation! You are a bright light; keep on shining, girl! christy on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 4:47 PM Paula, thanks for giving me the privilege of sharing in your awesome journey of healing. I amazed that the things that used to make you feel so ashamed no longer hold any control over you. What a transformation! You are a bright light; keep on shining, girl!

Melissa on Friday, February 11, 2011 10:32 AM

I started Phase One of the PEP Program in March of 2010 after suffering a devastating miscarriage in February. I was depressed, lonely, angry, and grieving to the point where I could no longer function on a day-to-day basis. Even doing things as simple as brushing my teeth or taking a shower became overwhelmingly difficult chores. I was introduced to PEP by a good friend, and out of desperation I agreed to come to a class as a guest. That class just so happened to be on loss (Phase One, lesson two I think) and in sharing my miscarriage I finally found the love and support I'd been lacking. I think I signed up for Phase One the very next day! Since then, I have attended the Grief & Loss Workshop at Lakeview Haven - some of the most powerful and spiritual three days I have ever experienced - and just completed Phase Three of PEP last week. I can't wait to move on to Phase Four, and eventually become a facilitator for this wonderful program. Laurie and PEP have helped me to put my life back together and let go of my pain and grief. I am stronger, more confident, and more able to express myself and communicate in a healthy way. I can still love, still hope, and still dream - all things I wasn't capable of doing before I started PEP. PEP saved me.

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	christy on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:36 AM Melissa, I am so proud of you. I get to experience a more confident, self-assured woman today than I did 2 years ago when I first met you. You are doing such great things with your life, and you are a truly beautiful person. Your story is an inspiration to many other young women out there who have gone through a similar experience. Keep on truckin' -- you're doing great! Marlene on Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:22 AM Melissa, What a gift to so quickly find the safe place you needed to heal.You are a courageous woman.I have been told that one in four pregnancies end in a miscarriage,so I know that many women will be encouraged and blessed by you sharing your story here.

Laurie Davis on Friday, February 11, 2011 11:03 AM

Melissa, I am so proud of you and the work you have done with your facilitator Christy.I have been delighted to share some of your sessions and watch you work through the hurts.WOW Phase 4 coming up. Congratulations !!!!

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Marlene MacKenzie on Saturday, February 12, 2011 10:54 AM

My PEPtm journey that began 13 years ago,and continues to this day,was the missing piece that gave me the safety,and tools to take the imperfect situations life delivered to me,and find in them the gifts.Despite growing up in a loving and stable home,attending church,and enjoying an excellent education,I had not acquired the communication skills I needed to build the relationships I desired,and wasn't grounded in my own confidence and value enough to know that I had a right to my feelings,and to choose what resounded with my heart and soul.Spending an hour a week in a circle of caring and non judgemental peers,guided by a trained facilitator, allowed me to discover how I had let bullinging,sexual manipulation,shame,and rejection,to name a few,form beliefs about me that were driving choices that didn't serve me.Learning to forgive myself,and others,and extract the gift out of each life experience has grounded me in my value,and developed a peacefullness and joy that I now know how to maintain,despite outside circumstances.As a client of PEPtm,Wellness,Finances,Parenting,I now have the tools,and support to create a holistic life. The time and money I have invested in myself by participating in workshops in the PEPLine have been one of the greatest decisions in my life.

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	Laurie Davis on Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:17 AM Marlene, You have come a long way baby!! I am so proud of the work you have done on yourself and continue to do each and everyday. Thank you for the years of loyalty and support. Laurie Davis on Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:20 AM Steven, how powerful to be so young and have these valuable tools on which to build a future.You are an inspiration to all young men out there to take such repsonsibility for your life and make it all work.Thank you for stepping up and taking action.

Steven J Biel on Saturday, February 12, 2011 4:48 PM

I was first introduced to PEP through Laurie Davis and my parents. My Mother, Edie Biel, was the first one to start taking PEP in my family. The positive changes in her personal life was rippling to the rest of us fast one way or another. Soon it seemed like my whole immediate family was taking the program. I was curious to see what all this excitement was about concerning this program called PEP. My Fiancé, Alexis, and I started taking the PEP Program early in 2010. I first realized how reassuring it was to have a place to go where I could find support and learn how to work on my own personal problems that were holding me back from what I needed in life. Also to overcome roadblocks in my relationship and unite stronger with the lady that I love. Every week as we progressed I found new knowledge that I had never considered or even imagined to be so with how I live my life and what I want out of it. I was able to realize negative patterns and habits that were staggering me from being free. I had longed to feel free as I did when I was a child. To feel ok with who and how my life was unfolding. Now that I am almost graduated from PEP with only a couple more weeks to go (keep in mind there are a total of 4 Phases which are ten weeks each) I can proudly say that I have done a 180 in my life for the better in pretty much everyway. With the aided help of a program called Mastery of Self (which is part of training to become a facilitator) and now more recently 10 Ways to Grow my Business I have never felt so free from my problems. At times I can say “What Problems? Ohh haha right those things, I don’t have time for that right now”. My 3 year relationship with my Fiancé has never felt more rewarding. What we are changing in our lives will effect our 11 month old daughter Elila and from there our own rippling effect of spreading resolve and love will happen and not be halted for it can not. Bottom line people, I still have crappy days like everyone else but the tools that I have now thanks to Laurie Davis, the PEP program and the support I have found in these make it so that they are greatly reduced! My dreams of becoming a greatly successful and inspired upon Artist has never looked brighter. My self-esteem is efficient once more and back on track with where I need to go in life. The best thing is, I keep learning and growing and it only gets better if I choose it. Thanks for reading my experience with PEP thus far!

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	Edie Biel on Friday, February 18, 2011 6:22 AM Dear Steven, I enjoyed read your blog again today and for the encouragement your story gives to other young men who read it. I am proud and thankful in the way you took up the challenge of working through the burdens of your heart, and in making the most of your time online. You have always been a blessing, and it's good to know that you know that too. Congratulations in completing your 40 weeks! I celebrate with you in your ongoing success and being one of your supports in tough times. Love & Hugs, Mom christy on Monday, February 28, 2011 11:57 AM Dear Steven, I want you to know that every time I see you and your little family I am just so proud of you. I know what an enormous task it can be to raise and provide for a child, to be the loving and supportive spouse we should be, and to continually work on self, growing into our own potential -- and yet, I want you to know that you are doing all three with aplomb! Attending Facilitation Training with you was a powerful experience. I discovered a Steven I had not known previously. Not only you are very gifted as an artist, a thinker, and a communicator,but you also have the perfect mix of tender and strong qualities that make a very excellent man. You are a gift to your family, to my family, to our combined family. We all love you dearly, and are so happy for your successes. Here's to many more years of learning and growing together! Love, Christy Marlene on Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:31 AM Steven, Wow,how cool is it that you have regained the freedom you felt as a child and with that added to the growing maturity and wisdom I hear in your sharing,you now get to support your beautiful fiance and daugther as a powerful,talented,and caring leader in your family.Congratulations!

Christy on Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:01 PM

My PEP story starts around two years ago when my mother-in-law, Edie, gave me the Happiness Workbook (one of the PEPtm products)for a birthday present. Edie had already embraced the PEP program for herself and the whole family was starting to notice the shifts she was making. The Happiness Workbook was a great introduction to the concepts presented in the PEP program, but because of the pain I was carrying around inside, I soon gave up on the daily journaling exercises in this self-directed study. I knew I needed someone to talk to about my problems -- to get things off my chest. The fact was I under extreme stress with 4 young children and mounting financial pressures, not to mention unhealed issues plaguing me from my past and present. I was living in a bubble, thinking I was the only one who had problems, unwilling to let anyone get close to me for fear of rejection. To top it all off, I was experiencing symptoms of post-partum depression. I signed up for phase 1 of the PEP program as soon as I could. (Which again was generously gifted to me by my beautiful mother-in-law Edie. I wonder if she realized what a gift she was giving me that day). For the first few weeks of PEP I balled my eyes out at every workshop as I started to let go of some of the pain that was weighing me down. I was embraced and supported by my facilitator Marsha in making changes. It was so good to finally have someone to talk to. Marsha didn't let me off the hook too easily, and I had to take a really honest look at myself, yet I never felt judged or stupid. Thank you! What a relief to learn that I didn't have to be perfect anymore. I didn't need to be ashamed of my story, because everybody has one, and I realized it's not about where I am, but about where I am going. I had always been a rather shy, reserved person, but through PEP I gained back my confidence began to communicate much more effectively. I learned to take risks and to speak up because what I had to say was important. I became a better parent and better partner to my husband Chris. My life has been greatly enriched and I feel lighter, happier and at peace with who I am. I know that I deserve a good life full of family, friendships and professional accomplishments. Two years later -- I am now a certified empowerment facilitator and enjoying every minute of it! It is so rewarding to see my clients making progress in their own lives. PEPtm is tailor made to fit each individual. No matter what your background or the areas of your life you would to change, PEP can help you get from A to B and beyond. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. In my next post, I plan to talk more about the many programs in the PEP lineup that I have participated in and how they have helped me grow personally and professionally. Cheers, Christy

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	Marsha Jeffers on Monday, February 14, 2011 11:44 AM Christy, you are such an inspiration to all young mothers who are experiencing what you have experienced. You are an excellent student, always willing to be open, willing to make the changes. I am so proud of you! Edie Biel on Friday, February 18, 2011 6:50 AM Dear Christy, What a privilege it is to know you and have you as part of our family. Thank you for so beautifully sharing your journey thus far. It touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes as I consider how alone you felt and how far you have come. It is so awful how our hurts make us feel so isolated; I have known that isolation too. This is my challenge now not suffer in silence when I am having a bad day. Your story goes to show, true healing comes when you can shine a light on the past and not have it hurt anymore. I love you Christy, and I love your dear family. It is my extreme pleasure in being a part of your life and journey. God bless you always. Love, Mom Steven J Biel on Monday, February 28, 2011 11:28 AM WOW! What a triumphant end to this blog Christy! I am ever so happy that you have been able to conquer many of your old battles and discover a strong footing for yourself and your family with your development. With the news that I hear from Mom and other sources such as Laurie, etc. it sounds like big awesome changes have re-energized your life and the real Christy can shine brightly as you were meant to be. It shows when ever I see you, at times it is almost magical the changes that I have personally seen in you. The confidence for sure, the ease and calmness I sense and… the new BACKBONE!! Haha. Also for sure, I see more peace and enjoyment. I fully encourage you to keep on going with the knowledge you have now and what will still to come even when times become difficult and testing. Making your life what you desire and to realize how influential and loving you are to all the people in your life. Thank you for sharing your story and being a fantastic Sister in Law every step of the way.

Laurie Davis on Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:40 PM

Christy, I am so excited that you have managed to do all this work and now it is paying off and you are guiding others to the same process that you supported you. Marsha has the skills for sure to support all the changes you needed to make. Congratulations for sharing your story. it is powerful.

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Edie Biel on Monday, February 14, 2011 4:22 AM

My husband and I were at a cross roads in 2005/06. The bottom was falling out of an industry that we had been a part of for many years and it was not coming back any time soon. We had become responsible for raising and nourishing a little grandbaby, and I had a sensing my ‘life-skills tool box’ was empty. Things were changing so quickly and unexpectedly, I was angry, I was tired and sore, heartbroken at the suffering I saw, uncertain of the future, and felt stuck.I was busy also enabling my adult children. Laurie and I got acquainted over a cup of tea and I shared my concerns with her. She simply said that she could help. I went from feeling hopeless to surprise and I dared to believe that there was help on the way. A friend and I started our PEP journeys together with Laurie. We went through 40 weeks of self examination. Some questions were a mystery to me, but at some point a breakthrough would come. It was a very exciting, sometimes painful time. The key to positive change for me became the awareness I gained with each passing week. One of the immediate dramatic changes I saw was I stopped crying to my mom when I felt overwhelmed. PEP gave me the gift of time, in which to heal the shattered parts of me and mature emotionally. As I was able to share a healthier me with my family, they all came on board starting their own voyage of self discovery and healing. My husband knew I was into a good thing by the things he heard me talk about and the adjustments he saw in my attitude. He did not want to get left behind, so he enrolled in his own PEP class. We now have a relationship that is more focused, solid and on track. Our family has benefited from the program as you can sense by their comments so far in this blog. We have been blessed with healthier ties and the stories of healing take my breath away. Some would think there is a risk involved in empowering your family, there lay the family secrets, the less than brilliant parenting moments, the times we want to forget, but the children remember, they need their healing, and so do you. I spent so much time wishing , praying, and trying to change others when the only one I could change was me. Little did I know the power was always there, I just needed someone to walk me through. In turn I gave those dearest to me the safety and the space to make their own decision for healing and wholeness. I am very blessed and thankful.

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	christy on Friday, February 18, 2011 11:35 AM Dear Mom, The love you have for your family is outstanding. Reading your comment today made me get all choked up. Thank you. I know I so blessed to have you for a mother-in-love. Christy Steven J Biel on Sunday, February 27, 2011 10:28 PM Your words ring true to what I have seen in you and Dad! Over the past couple of years witnessing the firm steady pace of personal growth and happiness you two have made is incredible for me in several ways. When the fam and I visit it feels like you are more brighter with whom you are like a polished pearl. I am extremely grateful that this powerfully empowering program PEP had come your way to ripple on to the rest of us. I am correcting issues and difficulties that I was dragging along from my childhood and teen years thanks to you saying yes to help. With almost completing the program myself with Lex I have never felt more confident and abled than ever before to obtain the life I need and want. With this in mind Dad and yourself should feel very proud of yourselves and the domino effect that has begun. You have brewed long enough without proper tools or defence from the hardships that have held you two back from what you want most out of life. You deserve the accomplishments you have made and the ones you will meet in the following years to come! Thanks Mom and Dad!!! High Five hahah

Laurie Davis on Monday, February 14, 2011 5:38 AM

Dear Edie,Thank you for taking me up on my offer to help over that wonderful cup of tea we shared. You and your family have been an inspiration to us all.I know it has not always been easy but at least it beats what the alternatives may have been. Congrats on a job well done.

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Helen McIntyre on Monday, February 14, 2011 7:06 AM

Hi, I'm hoping and praying that this course will change my life and get me back on track. I have made so many mistakes and listened to so many people out of desperation and fear that I don't even know who I am anymore,if I ever did and Ihave so many regrets and feel like I wasted my life and I have to move forward and hope I can do so for my sake and the sake of my family Thank You for this oppurtunity. Love Helen

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	Edie Biel on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:46 AM Hi Helen! I am so proud of you; you are a trooper and are ready to do the work. I look back at the way I answered my PEP homework assignments a couple of years ago and am so amazed, I wonder did I really feel and think that way. I did. Good changes come. They are coming already for you. Welcome board!! Love you. Paula on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 10:18 AM Hi Helen, You have definately found the answer. The PEP program will teach you the tools you need to heal, change, and improve your life. I have found a LOT of support as well as I make these changes in my life. In the few months I have been a part of PEP my life has changed, my children's lives have changed, my husband's life has changed. The dynamics in our home has changed. We used to be angry, resentful, and spiteful. We did not know how to heal. All we wanted was peace, love, and harmony. Now because of PEP we are experiencing love, joy, peace, and harmony. Helen, you are in the right place. Wishing you peace, Paula :0)

Laurie Davis on Monday, February 14, 2011 7:18 AM

Hi Helen,Although we have never met I am happy to hear you are exploring the possibilites that PEP holds for you. I look forward to meeting you at some point and know that you are in good hands. All the best as I will be waiting to hear the good news that you have finally found some answers for yourself.

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Heather Betlamini on Monday, February 14, 2011 10:00 AM

Laurie and her PEP program kind of found me in a round about way.At the time Laurie came into my life I was not actively looking to change. My husband had found an add for one of her programs " Ten Ways to Build Your Business" and enrolled. Even at this time I was not interested in doing anything for me, or our business, but to be supportive of my husband I relented and signed up. The day of the seminar my husband chose not to attend as well as a handful of other husbands who were supposed to attend, so I found myself at this "business" seminar with three other women and Laurie. I don't believe in accidents and this is one of those times where things happened for a reason. It was not very far into this seminar that Laurie and the information she was presenting hit a cord deep within me that had nothing to do with business at all and yet everything to do with the key to successful business. Laurie brought to light my gross lack of self esteem and how without self esteem I could not become the tenacious business person desired to be. I found out through her workshops that there was a reasonable explanation for the person I had become, yet there was also a viable solution to turn it all around and it was possible to become the person I want and need to become to be truly successful in my life. I went back to Laurie after that weekend and signed myself and my two teenage boys in the PEP Program, ,we have finished phase one, and are working through phase two. I have also entered into her Leadership program, Finding My Opus, Finding My Purpose, and activly use the Happiness Program. My life has changed, my out look has changed, how I feel and see my self has changed and my relationship with my two teenage sons has greatly changed. This has all changed for the better. Laurie's programs are nothing less than brilliant. It has gently, positively and effectively brought about changes and results in my life that I have been looking for for many many years from many other sources. I have also had the experience of a true shift as a result of the programs. It happened last week when I had a very sympathetic ear and shoulder to cry on, that individual of course in their attempt to be supportive and empathic, said the words, "ohhh poor Heather" and for the first time in 40 years " I FELT" in my core and then said it out loud, " ohhh don't say poor Heather, my success is sitting there out on my door step, and I have officially opened the door, and have let it come in and have embraced it" . It was no less than five minutes later that I got a phone call confirming that I had just gotten booked for a 2300 steak dinner function, 12 hours later I received a phone call from a lady who is HAPPY to take me along, show me what she does for her business, shoe me the ropes and shoe me how to set up the exact same business as hers and run it successfully, and within that same time frame had another four days spoken for to cater. I then continued my ride on this great train and even came up with the courage to actively seek out more caterings with cold calls and emails and the response has all been positive! THIS is my testimonial of how easily and quickly ones life can change when given the tools and the support to support a positive shift in ones life. I could NOT of done this without the PEP Program! I have many stories and examples of how bad, ,troublesome,heartbreaking,dysfunctional,abusive, painful, empty, etc. My life has been and the extent of the struggle I have lived, yet do not think it is necessary to GO THERE, as it has came down to something cry simple for me, either your life is happy and working, or it is not. To have a happy functioning life you need the proper tools to create it, if you want the proper tools you need to find them, buy them, use them. PEP has all the tools you need, they are available for purchase when you decide to invest I your self, and Laurie is more than happy to come into your life and teach you how to use them properly and effectively.

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	Heather on Monday, February 14, 2011 10:10 AM Plz excuse the typos, have an ipad that has a mind of it's own and inserts words that I have not ment to be there, yet I am certain you will read through it and get the gist of what I am saying, HAVE A GREAT DAY! Heather laurie davis on Monday, February 14, 2011 11:21 AM Heather Way to go!!You deserve all the success that the planet has to offer!!You are simply amazing and empowering your boys to be strong sensitive men is so impressive. Thank you for all you contribute as well. Laurie Davis on Monday, February 14, 2011 11:23 AM Lorna, I am so happy for you that you have found a place to add to your already exceptional tool box. Having jumped in with both feet and to have invested in 275 hours of personal development using our product line is reflective of the value you already place on yourself. Congratulations!

Lorna on Monday, February 14, 2011 11:11 AM

I started my PEP journey in Oct 2010 after a friend and I discussed what she had learnt from Laurie. I have taken PEP – Personal Empowered People Phase I and currently enrolled in Phase II. It has helped me recognized that I needed to work on building my self-confidence. I feel that the program has helped me become a stronger person and has taught me to look at my strengths. I now know that I deserve to be treated with respect and love from everyone. I am also enrolled in the leadership course and 10 ways to build my business. These courses are teaching me the importance of communication and knowing how to build my business. I am happy that I am adding these new skills to my tool box that will help me handle the situations that arise in my life.

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Denise on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 8:52 AM

I was introduced to the PEP program when I took the Top 10 Ways to Grow My Business in the fall of 2010. It was a great workshop and it opened the door for me to start considering not only our business, but me! I've never taken or spent the specialized time to just look at me and where I was in my life. Since the business workshop, I've taken Phase 1 and currently in Phase 2 and slowly changes are happening in me. Learning techniques to let go of past hurts or events, learning improved communication skills and building on a "refreshed" outlook on my life. As well, as a couple, my husband and I enjoyed the Couples Unite program - a great weekend for "every" couple, to strengthen, encourage and build your marriage. Again, life gets in the way and we didn't spend any time on us. This was one of the best gifts I have received, as my husband gave the workshop to me for an anniversary gift! I also need to comment on the safe environment provided for all the workshops, no need to worry about feeling vulnerable, it's comfortable and very supportive. Thank you to Laurie Davis for developing the PEP program!!

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	Laurie Davis on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:59 AM Denise, All I experience from you is the continuous courage it takes to do our personal work. It is the key to all forms of great health and success. Thank you for embracing these powerful tools to turn things around. Edie BIel on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:39 AM Hi Denise! You are so right that couples program is just awesome! We were Laurie's practice couple and she did such a great job, I love finding out about us, I love finding where we can improve and be supportive to others. Keep up the great work!

Denise H on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:29 PM

My experience with the PEP program began a little differently than most. Laurie is my step-mom and about 3 years ago when I had gotten very sick, my Dad and Laurie came out to support our family during this time. In the 5 or 6 months that they lived with us I experienced on a daily basis what it was like to be around someone with such enthusiasm, esteem, confidence and positivity and I soon found myself wanting 'some of what she had'. My young children responded differently to their Grandparents than they did to me and their Dad. A lot of it had to do with the method of communication used. I needed to learn how to communicate more effectively not only with my children, but with my husband and clients in my own business too. I started taking the PEP classes and in the first few weeks of the program my husband told me he saw positive changes in me. I also started seeing them in my children as a result of what I was learning! One of the biggest things that I was able to come away with from the program is being able to stand up for myself and not let anybody make me a victim anymore. I realized that I am an educated, intelligent woman who has thoughts, feelings, dreams, opinions and experiences of my own and I deserve to be heard and supported. PEP has given me my ability to communicate efficiently and to see the importance and power of being around like-minded, positive, supportive people. I always looked forward to my weekly 'classes' (from the comfort of my home-office) because I felt such a connection with the other ladies. Even though we were different ages, had different backgrounds and different past experiences, there were many commonalities which was comforting to me. I always felt safe and never judged which was different from my past experiences too. I have since completed my 40 week PEP journey as well as the facilitator training and a few other programs and am looking forward to doing my Grief & Loss weekend this weekend! We are all worth working on. Positive changes start with US! I am making positive changes in myself and watching it ripple through to my family, friends and opportunities which present themselves to me. My husband is now also in the program and enjoying and growing from it weekly. No matter what age, there is a PEP program that will change your life for the better. Even when we think we don't need it, PEP finds a way to improve upon our lives and before we know it we're in a place of such happiness, gratitude and inspiration that we wonder how we functioned before PEP. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I am happy to contribute.

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	Laurie Davis on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:23 PM Denise, Dad and I are so proud of the changes you have made. Thank you for stepping up and finding out for yourself that there are different ways of dealing with things other than what we have learned from our past. You are breaking all kinds of cycles and your children and our grandchildren are the benefactors.I read your blog to Dad and it all touched his heart very much.Keep up the great work. We love you and are so proud of you. Edie Biel on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:33 AM Hi Denise H, I have known you for a while now, and we have shared some social times together. Reading your blog today has helped me understand more of your journey and your life. What you shared has warmed my heart even more toward you and your family, God bless as you continue to move toward who you are meant to be. Thanks for sharing. Marsha Jeffers on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:08 AM Dear Denise, I am so proud and excited for you, the work you have done and continue to do not only for yourself but for your precious children. When all is said and done they get to win as you are leading the way. Dar Kneller on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:10 PM Denise, we were on line together one evening and I really appreciated all of the encouragement that you gave to me. That in itself is testimony to the gifts that you to have to pass on as a facilitator to others. I, too, believe that in the sharing of our stories we can move forward more confident and be genuinely caring for others. We are on a life long journey - enjoy the trip!

Carol on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:10 AM

There I was – 47 years old – a budding entrepreneur after 23 successful years in corporate Canada, but as miserable as ever. If there was a personal growth course or seminar out there, I took it. Despite pouring out thousands of hours and dollars, something big was missing. What could it be? Suddenly – a thunderbolt aha! The despair I’d felt for decades was an almost total lack of joy and passion! While alive and breathing on the outside, I was dead on the inside. Yes, I’d long ago closed down, shut up and opted out. That was until I met Laurie Davis in January 2005. To this day, we joke that a Media Publicity Summit in NY where we were promoting our work was really about meeting one another! Yes, it was a turning point. And, I haven’t looked back! During the PEP process and since, I’ve gotten so many benefits I’ve long ago lost count. Here are just three that transformed my life: • Freeing myself from behind walls I’d used to imprison myself for over 30 years. I learned to trust myself and others. • Reclaiming the fun and playfulness I’d buried at seven. I’ve found zest! • Gaining extreme clarity about all my relationships. I now choose to spend my valuable time only with people who support who I’m becoming. For these and tons more reasons, I need to share the truth of what PEP has meant and means to me. Without the program’s tools and skills, I’m not sure where I’d be. I guess I’d be surviving – but I sure wouldn’t be thriving – as is the case today. So, how about you? As I was sharing, what pieces of my story were you connecting with?

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	Laurie Davis on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 3:33 PM Thank you Carol. This speaks volumes out there to all of our professionals who are presently experiencing their own frustrationss.Congrats on your tremendous journey thus far!

Marsha on Friday, February 25, 2011 3:27 PM

Each day of my life I am so thankful for the PEP tools that our family embraces even when they don't realize it:) Most recently my 14 year old son was accused by a teacher of doing something he did not do. I am proud of my son in the way that he handled it. Instead of coming home frustrated and 'taking it out on mom' he went to the teacher after the fact and confronted him. My son explained what 'really' happened and held the teacher accountable. My son expressed to the teacher that he deserved an apology. He received one. I know that the PEP Youth Program that my son participated in along with our PEP lifestyle here on the homefront has empowered him to no longer be the 'victim' of bullying. He has been bullied in the school system since day one. He is no longer a victim thanks to PEP!

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	Denise on Monday, February 28, 2011 9:09 PM Way to go, Gary!!! I know this isn't the first time he's used his tools to handle a situation. Now our goal is to get more teens in the Teens Program so they too can be equipped with the confidence, esteem and proper tools to get what THEY want out of life.

laurie davis on Monday, February 28, 2011 5:56 AM

Marsha, this is a powerful testimony to the program which we consider to be the best anti bullying program out there. When will our educators finally realize that?

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Steven J Biel on Monday, February 28, 2011 11:52 AM

I will be Growing even when I am Old and Grey Right now I am 21 and have much to learn and experience out of life but it is incredible with the aid of PEP you can learn an entire Encyclopaedia collection and more about yourself. When I think I have a personal problem handled and laid to rest, something will come along and test me to see how far I have really come. With that fact I appreciate life and how sweet success is when “struggle” is the one loosing more than myself these days. With failure, mistakes or errors I make in this part of my life (having healed much pain and learned so much from myself and PEP) I find it easier to realize the value and learn from them. Instead of just letting the bad roll over me I now push back because I have too much to do in life to get stalled for weeks or months on end!! Life is too short to operate out of fear and dwell on the negative past. That is one lesson that I have learned and in a way played a part in my personal freedom I now enjoy much more these days.

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Heather on Saturday, March 05, 2011 9:25 AM

Laurie Davis of The PEP Line is amazing in Herr support, I am currently enrolled in her PEP level 2 and her Leadership programs. The skills I am being shown are second to none, having been molested at a very young age, I have spent a portion of my adult world with various kinds and levels of professional help. I am finding this program by FAR the most helpful, and getting by far the greatest results. I know that the key to the success of this program Is EVERYTHING Laurie teaches and preaches she uses daily and lives by. It is so refreshing to have someone on your team that is walking the walk. Laurie is very passionate about her program, she believes in it and it is bigger than life in her life. The shifts in my life are indisputable since I have started this program with her and one of the most interesting parts I am finding is that slipping backwards isn't an option with this program. The tools Laurie shows you and gives you are so simple yet so powerful that you can only move forward. It is no means magic bullets, but when you behave according to her guide lines, the results are so powerful yet in a subtle way and the direction you move in feels so good that it leaves no room for a lot of regression. Now having said all that I also know that a huge key factor in all of this is Laurie's never-ending willingness to be the support system,mentor one needs to succeed in getting empowered. I know that she feels a personal investment in each and every person who walks through her door, and i know that when you commit to her program it is just not you committing alone to your personal success. Laurie takes it every bit as personally and she manages her time to make sure that she is able to be available when I need her. I have not just made a relationship with a mentor to help me become the greatest person I can be, I have made a very valuable and dear friend for life, and for that I feel truly blessed, am very grateful, and eternally thankful. Thanks Laurie for guiding me on this journey.

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	Laurie Davis on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:48 AM Heather Thank you for all the kind words. You are an excellent student and we only get from the program that which we are willing to put in. I am so happy you have found a place where you can do what you need to move forward. You are extremely gifted and beautiful so you are well on your way. Thank you for bringing such credibility to myself and the PEP Program. christy on Saturday, March 05, 2011 12:05 PM What Heather says is absolutely true. Laurie is an amazing mentor. I have seen her in her pajamas and on the stage wearing heels and a business suit, and she is the same person in every situation. What you see is what you get. Laurie is never afraid to challenge me and to bust me out of my "thinking too small" box. Thanks for walking the walk, Laurie, and making this program your life's passion.

Sylvia Parker on Saturday, March 05, 2011 1:23 PM

I certainly have also appreciate Laurie's honesty and love it when she challenges each and everyone of us to go after what we want and let nothing stop us. The GET 'R' DONE Attitude. I look forward to a continued journey of Empowering people are the globe - that many teens are empowered to step up to grow further. The next generation before us will support many generations to come. Let's get out there and encourage them to be even more than they feel they can reach. Thanks again.

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Denise H on Monday, March 07, 2011 12:32 PM

"I recently attended the Dynamics of Grief and Loss. I came to the shocking and surprising realization that a loss from 27 years ago was what had rooted itself inside me and had manifested itself in the form of anger, resentment and frustration. This loss profoundly affected my decisions in life, things I said and did, how I felt about myself, and more importantly how I communicated with my two young children. Why was I always angry and so easily irritated by the two most precious people in my life? They were innocent bystanders only wanting to love me and spend time with me and here I was yelling and not able to fully show them the love I so wanted to give them. Something was up, but what? I had even had past-life regression done in order to gain some insight into why I was carrying around such anger... but found out nothing. Why? Because it was from THIS lifetime, and I didn't even know it! Through a truly amazing process I was able to grieve a loss that had happened so long ago that I had somewhat buried in my mind. I remembered the 'main facts', but not the 'details'. I had over the years, minimized the importance of it and as a result, had minimized the impact of it on the rest of my life after that. The process enabled me to see how almost everything else that had any kind of negative energy surrounding it from that time onward throughout my life, was as a result of how I felt about myself because of that loss. After forgiving those responsible, I have healed the hurts and now feel like a new person!! I am happy and am finally able to SHOW my children the love and joy I have for them. My life will never be the same... thankfully! And all in only 3 days, simply amazing. I am forever grateful!".......Den

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Fay Bardoel on Monday, March 28, 2011 1:01 PM

Have just now complete the 40 week PEP "Fun With Finance" Program!!! NO, it doesn't deal with stock markets, real estate deals or any of that sort of "stuff". It deals with attitudes! How do I really "feel" about money? Is it "the root of all evil"? Is it greedy to want the stuff? Is it "filthy lucre"? Or is money a very great blessing from the Universe? Is it really a spiritual thing? The "course" is a whole new way of looking at myself and my attitudes towards money and wealth. Very rewarding and I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to understand him/herself better. Working on-line with not more than 6 people there is lots of time for sharing and inputs from all.

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Steven J Biel on Monday, March 28, 2011 6:38 PM

40 weeks of PEP Completed with my Fiancée! It has been more than a year since my fiancée, Alexis, and I began our PEP journey together. Being the first couple to truly go through the program together is an amazing accomplishment. Instead of being in an all men’s groups or an all women’s group like what Laurie usually does, she saw the potential that we could try something new and have us in the same class! I believe this was based upon our openness to one another and that gut feeling that Laurie leads upon so well to bring us to this testimonial of mine. I have already wrote out my personal experience with PEP (in an early blog entry) but with this one I am focusing on my experience that I was so fortunate to share with my woman! I didn’t know what to expect but soon found out that there was a lot of cleaning to do in both of our lives. We had pains and road blocks that we didn’t even acknowledge and know about. Each week we would share struggles, changes and talk about different topics depending on what they were. It was always incredible to hear what Lex had to say and the support that we could give one another during and after each class. While we were juggling new real ideas that we are “valuable” and “that’s not my issue” we could get excited together and unite in our emotions. Often it felt like taking PEP together was 3-4 steps forward and when trouble would arise in and out of the relationship it would take us down 1-3 steps. BUT! Our advances together were and still are far more significant than any “set backs” that might have faced us. Alexis and I worked well together because we didn’t loose our heads if one person struggled while the other stayed the same or advanced through the topics of love, dreams, fear, etc. It felt like we were both climbing a daunting foot hill (not quite a mountain, it wasn’t that treacherous haha). If one fell behind we would be patient or go back and help. It never worked well if we were upset because one of us wasn’t getting it, it is something that can’t be rushed but accepted and practiced. At times we had to take emotional and mental breaks on our metaphorical climb so that we could regain our energy to keep on moving forward. It was quite clear that with the both of us in the same class it was a personal and a couples journey. We were climbing this foothill on our own two feet but we were doing it together. This required love, support and truthful encouragement from one another to keep our gears of personal success running efficiently. At times I might not have opened up as much as I would have liked but I always felt really comfortable sharing with Alexis and Laurie. In a way it became a relief that our PEP day was coming as the week would grow long if we were going through some struggles. The knowledge and tools from PEP is like the referee between Alexis and I. The cool thing is though, we have these tools and knowledge so we have become the peacekeepers and makers in our lives and in our relationship. From this I feel way more loved and way more loving from myself to her. Communication is up and to date we are facing things that I know we couldn’t have done before PEP. I am truly appreciative for this journey together with my future wife. Together we are stronger and more abled parents! Thank you Alexis, Laurie and you the reader for spending this time to read my story!! On to the next journey with more healing, empowering, growing and achieving dreams!

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	Heather on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:55 PM Steven I am so happy for you and your fiancee. I know that the both of you doing this program together, you have LIVED more together as man and wife than most people out there celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! One can only imagine the wonderful journey you and your fiancee will continue on when you have truly put your relationship in the best possible vehicle man could purchase on this earth!!! Kudos to you and yours! I know that when the time comes for either one of my sons to make the commitment to marriage, the first thing I will purchase for them as their engagement gift will the Couples Unite Program from The Pep Line!

morgan coon on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 6:41 PM

the program helps us to know that we are special and that no one can tell us what we r cuz we are who we are and we are special!!! it helps to overcome the hurt from bullies and i think ever one should take it!!! ever week my fav day is wednesday cuz that is the day i took the course !!! thanks laurie your the reason why we can help the bulling STOP!!!!! morgan coon

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Eden Kazoleas on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:03 PM

The PEP program helped me to fully understand how to deal with bullies and make the right choice. I am only in phase two, but I have already learnt so much! I really enjoyed the self esteem workshop because it helped me realize no matter what people say to me I will always be special and beautiful!!! thanks so much Laurie!

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Lorna on Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:33 PM

This weekend I took "The Dynamics of Grief and Loss". I was very impressed with how safe I felt. I learnt that just because I was not physically or sexually abused does not mean that the abandonment that I felt wasnt a type of abuse also. I come away from the weekend knowing that I could stand up for myself and I did not have to feel bad about it. There is no need for me to fix everything for everyone; everyone is responsible for their own actions and decision. A huge weight has been lifted off me and I feel lighter and happier.

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Edie Biel on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:43 AM

I found myself thinking of my friend's week-end away with Laurie and her grief and loss week-end at Lake View Haven at Minnehik. I have been having trouble remembering and unable to put into words the benefit of my Grief and Loss experience. But in thinking of my friends joyful comments to me after her weekend, I finally remembered mine. During my Grief and Loss week-end a couple years ago I found a safe place where I could explore my past and finally admit the hurt I felt in different life situations and recover from those events. So many times I would stuff the hurt for fear of being laughed at. Isn't that sad!? Think of all the things that happened in a young girl's life that would not allow her to show anyone her hurt for fear of being laughed at. I place no blame anywhere. I realize so strongly now that if you do not have the tools to help/support your children through their struggles, there is no help. I am so thankful to shed that baggage! No wonder I am smiling and able to stay in a forgiving place, I am healed. Thank you to my dear friend for her inspiration and being willing to take the risk in becoming well. It is my sincere wish and prayer that you, the reader, come to feel loved to your very core, blessed beyond all imagination and utterly excepted in your own being, home, family and community. If you don't, please call I love you, Edie Biel

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	Denise H on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 2:32 PM That's wonderful, Edie, that through your friend you were able to recall your weekend and all it has done for you and your family. What a great feeling to finally be free of the burden of guilt, shame and feelings of being judged and finally feel happy so that we are better able to support those we love. Only then do we blossom ourselves and allow ourselves to enjoy all that we truly deserve.

Alexis Pentney on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 11:13 AM

A little over a year ago I started my PEP journey. I completed the 40 weeks, the mastery of self, Facilitation certification and the PEPtm Happiness workbook. Throughout all of this I have learned so many tools to go through life. I learned everything logically, but something was in the way. It wasnt until two weekends ago did I make any emotional progress. I have been wanting to blog about my PEPtm for a long time now, but still I had all this anger, and I was angry for not making the progress I wanted to. Then I had made the decision to take The Dynamics of Grief and Loss, and WOW what a difference!! I finally learned how to let go of the anger that had been a part of me for such a long time. And when it was finally gone, there was no hole left behind in its place, I finally felt right. I still go through the range of emotions, but now the process is quicker. When things come up, I can handle it at face value now, because there are no fears or extra baggage attatched to it. I have can now use all the tools taught in the 40 weeks of PEPtm. I smile and laugh more than ever and I am more vibrant. Thank you Laurie for helping me become OUTRAGEOUSLY MYSELF!!!

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Darlene on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:46 PM

I attended the Grief and Loss weekend. This opportunity presented extreme but necessary personal growth for me. I had not realized why I felt invisible and did not have a voice. My husband and I spent an hour on the bed just talking when I got home. I let him read the letter I wrote to mom. One insightful comment from him is that my brothers and sister have memories because of me - I let them be a child. Wow! I never got that one! So much to keep on learning about myself and life...but by letting it come to me. I am glad that I was walked through a gentle process that allowed me to look at my past hurts and learn to release them. I am working on getting out of my head and into my intuition in situations. I do not have to defend or explain myself. What I know is mine to share. Laurie, you are such a blessing to so many. I see how you allow yourself to be a channel of God's love and compassion and healing. May you receive blessings a trillion times over for being willing to share your journey and skills. I love you, dear sister. I join you in this journey.

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	Denise H on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 11:32 AM Darlene, I'm so glad you had such a positive experience at the Grief & Loss weekend. I have to say, I am not at all surprised, however. Having been through it myself and knowing the power of the process. Dealing with our past can sometimes be a scary thing that we do not want to do, but only when we can face it and effectively deal with it, as in the retreat, can we heal from it and get past all that has burdened us because of it. So happy for you! Congrats in taking a huge step in nurturing "Darlene". :-)

Denise on Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:18 AM

I just had the opportunity to experience the dynamics of grief and loss weekend. I came through quite a journey of my life's hurts, damages,and losses - things I didn't realize had affected who I was and how I had been living my life. During the weekend I had a completely safe place to face these "things" and more importantly, the support from Laurie and my fellow classmate as I worked through the process. I have had a burden release, the heavy weight of stress released and the sense of calmness has become part of my life. What a great way to be living my life. I would encourage anyone who is struggling and feeling that they don't know what to do to help themselves to please consider giving yourself the gift of the G&L Weekend, you are worth it!

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	Denise H on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 11:38 AM Denise, congrats on completeing the Grief & Loss weekend! You have been making huge changes lately and investing in yourself which looks good on you. No, it looks 'great' on you! You always seem so happy and positive and when I see you and Jim together, I think, "Wow, they are a great couple!" PEP has been as good to you as it has to me. You are great woman and I'm happy to know you.

Steven Biel on Sunday, August 07, 2011 9:28 PM

That is awesome Eden! I wish I had this when I was in school and I know that many other people would love to know how to handle bullies and people that are so easily to put you down. I too have discovered numerous ways to deal with negative people in general and towards me. Nothing like having self-esteem for great days and dealing with tough obstacles in life!!

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Steven Biel on Sunday, August 07, 2011 9:39 PM

A fantastic 40 weeks it was indeed Alexis! I really looked forward to our class each week for it was exciting to learn new things about life like new ways to handle emotions and situations. It was also cool how practically all of what we learned could be applied to our relationship and every aspect of life in some manner or another. Sharing the process together was easy for the issues to be laid on the table and be out in the open so that we could talk about it and find personal support right away. I found that it increased trust in each other too which really boosted us through the week! Nothing but love and good things to say about PEP with you!!

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Heather on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:37 PM

Well I have just finished phase III of the PEP program! The growth I have experienced from Phase II to Phase III is almost indescribable. I am finally experiencing the SHIFT I knew existed out there for me but never knew how to manifest it! The best way I can describe it is that I have been on a 40 year road trip. One that has seen the good the bad and the ugly (the majority of it falling in the bad and ugly category). A trip that seemed to go on forever, yet never moving forward. The wheels were spinning, the engine running on high and yet never reaching any destination. During my last 3 weeks of personal growth and discovery through my PEP Phase III program, my wheels finally hit the pavement, moved forward and I HAVE ARRIVED!!!! The best part of it all is that I am so pleased with the "I" who has finally ARRIVED!! You know when you order something online, or through a magazine and you anxiously wait for it to arrive at the post office, you go pick it up, and you don't even wait until you are out of the post office to open it? You open it and it is MORE than perfect, far surpassing your greatest expectations! You just cant believe your good fortune, you feel such a great rush of relief mixed with a deep gratitude, and such a deep satisfaction for having just put it out there, trusting that it will work out! Well that is EXACTLY how I feel about the ME that has finally ARRIVED!!! I am even more and even better than I could have ever imagined a year ago when I made the decision to take the risk, trusting in outside help from the program and its facilitators. I am eternally grateful to the PEP Program, it's creator Laurie, and the others involved in its many facets. I am fully committed to continuing on with the final phase of PEP, growing even more and making PEP and all its programs forever part of my life from here on end, I am in it for the long haul! I know that it does not matter at what stage or phase of your life you are in. Whether you are experiencing low or high levels of success, the Pep Line can provide endless opportunities for personal and professional growth!

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Melinda on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:02 PM

Hi, my name is Melinda and I am 58 years old. I started with the PEP Program about three years ago. I met Laurie Davis at one of her workshops and I was intrigued at her energy, joy and bubbling personality. Her presentation of the workshop was easy to understand, to apply and she encouraged the guests that they are able to do what they want to. I was so excited at the end of the evening. After the workshop I met Laurie, with my co-worker and we decided to have a meeting with her in regards to her PEP Program at our place of employment. At the meeting she offered that she would give Phase one to our 12 staff and present it herself at our place of employment. Since I was the co-director I was on board. However, I felt that if I wanted our staff to take advantage of this, that I would need to step up to the plate and joing in. I was all in. During Phase One I saw how we all started to change and see how things in our past had affected everything we do and how we think in the present. We started to make changes in our lives with the tools that are given in this Program. During each meeting we were encouraged by Laurie and never judged with answers we gave and felt totally safe to share what we needed to get out. When Phase One was completed I continued on to Phase 2. I knew I had to carry on. I realized how I harbored anger, believed lies of what others said to me or I said to myself, started forgiving those who hurt me and realized if I wanted to move onwards and upwards I had to make that decision myself and no one could make that for me. I knew I could not feel sorry for myself in any situation as it would hold me back to do what I wanted to do. While I was still completing all 4 Phases of the PEP Program I was interested in all the other Programs the Pep Line has. So I reviewed them all and started Phase One of the Finance Program. Wow, did I learn how I had a proverty mindset and it was there because our parents and parents parents grew up through the dirty thirties with nothing, holding on to all for fear of having nothing left and being content with that. It's because no one else taught them or showed them there is a way to get out of it. Even our school system has nothing to teach students about money and finances. I am now starting Phase 2 in Finance. I have completed Materty of Self and Starting the Leadership program as well as 10 Ways to Build Your Business. I have come to realize that I am able to do what I want and to leave the past behind and forgive those who have hurt me, and move on. My health and my life with my husband is too important to allow the past to control my future. I have been using the tools in each of these programs and it is life changing. Thank you Laurie for caring enough to help and to give us the tools to move on and succeed. I am Blessed.

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Marsha on Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:00 AM

The Best Career on the Planet - I love facilitating your workshops Laurie. I get to work from home, be with my family, earn as much as I want when I want, tap into my talents, and most importantly make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for creating a lifestyle system that 'really' works!

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STEVEN on Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:14 PM

TOPIC FUN: I have struggled with having fun, I have become to much about work, work, work, stress, money stress, “success” and the ugly list goes on and I am still fairly young! Where is the saint named FUN?? Obviously not around enough in my life. Recently thanks to some brilliant knowledge by Laurie Davis I have learned that fun is an attitude. This has really helped and my long work days are more fun simply because of this, also to mention family time, time with Alexis, my fiancée, and life overall.. It is a decision to have fun as with everything else we choose. COOL!!

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Denise on Monday, September 05, 2011 2:23 PM

I was introduced to the PEP program last August, when I took Top 10 Ways to Grow My Business, which was a great workshop! At that time I learned about other programs PEP offered - later that fall I enrolled in PEP and just completed phase 4 this summer. It was the first time I had dedicated time to learn about myself. The process continues each day, but I now have gained tools from the PEP program to move myself forward positively! I would encourage anyone to join in one of the PEP online information nights, and find out for yourself.

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Denise on Monday, September 05, 2011 2:37 PM

My husband and I have been married 34 years at the end of this month. Last fall he gave me an anniversary gift of the Couple's Unite retreat. We had raised a family, built a home, had our jobs and basically living life. The busy-ness of life took its toll, always working, not good communication, and letting "things" slide. The couples retreat gave us the "time" for just us, we could connect, uninterrupted, as a couple, and through the workshop, we now are back on track. This is a super program that Laurie has developed - enroll and take some time to enjoy this process as a couple, you will be so glad you did :)

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Jim on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 7:41 AM

When I first took the 10 Ways to Grow My Business workshop in the PEP world I soon realized that the key to success in business is a healthy marriage. Following close behind or actually parallel is a healthy self esteem. The PEP workshops are a safe, supportive, weekly look at myself. Each week builds on the previous week's workshop until at the end of 10 weeks I can look back and see that I am no longer the same person who started the program. Actually I am the same person, my core values have not changed but I allow myself to see the real potential that I have. PEP works because I get to discover what it is that has been holding me back. Myself!

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	Steven B on Saturday, November 26, 2011 8:57 PM That’s awesome Jim! I took this program as well months back and I did not make that realization. It makes perfect sense though and I really appreciate that you posted this. With this I feel that I can put two big pieces together of the same puzzle finally together.

Marlene on Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:30 AM

Short and sweet;the PEPtm experience I engaged over 13 years ago remains with me today.Despite what life delivers to me,I continue to be able to access and build the inner peace I craved to lead a joy filled life.I know of no other tools that goes past motivating to inspire,and enable you, to live the life you desire.

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Pam on Monday, September 12, 2011 6:01 PM

Before PEP I felt really held back and unable to reach my goals at a satisfying level. So far I have taken PEP phases 1 and 2, PEP Finance phase 1 and I signed up to become a facilitator. Now taking PEP 3, Finance 2, Wellness, Leadership, Balance. It is a significant investment in myself. I also attended the Dynamics of Grief and Loss weekend. It was a very safe environment to get well. Two key things I have found out thus far are that it's most important to forgive ourselves and the person holding us back is facing us in the mirror every day. It comes down to self, something one can change! I have learned to accept my appearance and not use cruel self-talk. I'm not sure how I thought that would improve me, but I was hardest on myself in a non-productive way. I have longed to re-visit the city of Paris, after 32 years I went back by the time I had started PEP phase 2 and Finance 1! It happened pretty fast and easy LOL! Since I did this I know I can accomplish many goals that are important to myself and my family. Thanks always Laurie!

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	Denise H on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:00 PM That is so awesome Pam! Isn't it amazing how we don't realize the effect our own negative self-talk... and negative self-thought has upon us?! Kudos to you for making the decision to do some work on and for yourself. You are worth it. We all are. I didn't know you before PEP, but you sure sound happy now! All the best on your road to self-discovery. Maybe our paths will meet someday. :0)

Heather B on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:02 AM

Well tomorrow morning will be my final phase of Pep 4, it has been an incredible journey full of every kind of discovery about myself. I am 41 this year and I can honestly say that this is the most valuable thing I have ever done for myself. Why? because it has shown me what real value looks like and I have come to the realization that I AM very valuable. I am my own unique person and I have tons of value to give my self and everyone else around me. PEP has helped me increase my level of self esteem, self worth, self confidence, I have found an inner peace inside of me that I had not been connected too until I was actively working the PEP workshops. I now have successful relationships with the people I love the most in this world, my self, my family, incredibly it has also had a phenomenally positive effect on my relationships outside of my immediate family as well. PEP has given me the tools I need to be able to function at a high level in my life. These tools once acquired through the participation in the PEP program are with me for life, with the training behind how to use them to my highest good. There are no words of gratitude that can ever portray how deeply I am indebted to Laurie, the author and creator of the program and her sister Marsha, for being the most professional, supportive, truly caring program facilitators any one could ever access out in this community of empowering people. One thing I do know is that I will continue to participate in many more of The Pep Line workshops, programs and services!!!! They are simply supercalifragilisticexpialidotious !!! The Pep Line and all it has to answer is simply the cream of the crop in EMPOWERING PEOPLE!!! Try it you'll like it, and I can promise you this, you have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain by participating!! I am simply in love with this program!!! Keep up the great work Laurie and Pep Line team members!!!

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Steven B on Saturday, November 26, 2011 8:51 PM

In the midst of a promotion and the added stress, I have been under the "emotional" weather as of late. PEP teaches you alot about personal development but sometimes you forget to apply what you learn as the months and years go by (About a year ago I finished my 40 weeks of PEP). I was letting negative thoughts and stress get the better of me and it was greatly effecting my relationship and my ability to be the father I need and want to be. This went on for a couple of weeks where each day was more stressful then the last until my Fiancée told me this advice. "Do you best and forget the rest" haha pretty cheesy (I think its from a kids show) but it made me laugh and I was able to connect that to what I had learned in PEP - Almost like the light turned on again after being gradually dimmed more and more. Now, PEP for me is pretty powerful and all the knowledge and guidance came roaring back instantly. This was so because I came to realize that I was trying to control what I could not and because of that I was judging myself harshly. The good that we learn in life will not be forgotten only if we decide to see and practice it. Thanks Laurie and PEP, you rock!

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Steven B on Friday, January 06, 2012 9:46 PM

With PEP comes many things, it is a program that helps you discover new ways of living life that totally benefits you while overcoming the "bad"! In my pursuits of personal development and enlightment I have recently focused on "Gratitude". For example I am practicing simple thoughts such as "what a great sleep that was" when maybe it was only 5-6 hours. Others such as "What a delicious meal Alexis (my fiancee) has prepared for our family". The thoughts are simple but being grateful makes all the difference in life. You realize how truly beautiful your spouse is, how lucky it is to be healthy or even to have a job. Gratitude is a natural enhancer of life that is connecting me to a higher level of being. Give it a shot!

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HB on Monday, January 09, 2012 11:12 PM

Well I unintentionally gave myself an early Christmas gift. On December 15, 2011 I went to what I now KNOW is "The Safest Place On the Planet" and partook in Grief and Loss. WOW!!!!! Can ones life really change in a moment? After the second day of the retreat I have to say yes!!! So powerful is the cleaning out of garbage, letting go of past hurts and disappointments. I feel 1000 lbs lighter, younger, the world it bright, full of hope, I love my life, I love my husband and I am EXCITED about being part of all of it!!! After Grief and Loss I walked through the door of the house and my husband looked at me and said "Your face has changed! You don't have those scowl lines between your eyes anymore" Now believe me when I say at 41 THAT makes one feel great!!! I have taken many of the PepLine products and THIS is the hub, the secret, the bottom line. There are just not enough positive, powerful enough words in the english language to explain the sheer power of this process, nor is there enough web page space or time in the day! I could go on for absolutely ever. Yet once again I am humbled, and beyond words grateful for the contact I have made with Laurie Davis and her PepLine Program. I know it has NO LESS than saved my life. I have been on this journey of self with her for the past 19 months and with no exaggeration or embellishment I am physically still here on earth, actively participating with my family, friends and people I love because of the programs and processes she has put together. I now fully understand Laurie's mantra "I have a moral obligation to inform people about my program" IT SAVES LIVES!!! It saved mine..... Thanks and Love Ya

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joan adams on Sunday, March 04, 2012 6:39 PM

What is Pep

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	Denise on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 11:10 PM Hi Joan, PEP stands for Personally Empowered People and it is a series of weekly educational workshops designed for the purposes of personal and professional development. What are your thoughts on personal and/or professional growth? We'd love to have you come to one of our half hour, online information sessions. We have them 3 times a week: Sundays at 7pm and Mondays & Thursdays at 9pm. Send us an e-mail or give us a call if you'd like to experience one.

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