@celiasmith

When I was in high-school, a girl started a sex rumor about me that went viral and I found it impossible to make friends, which was the worst and BEST thing that could have ever happened to me because in a moment of almost committing suicide, it taught me to have strength to find out what I really loved (because regardless I couldn't impress anyone else)

This strength to overcome depression lead me to become a D1 athlete for the #1 beach volleyball team in the country, as well as gave me the character and ambition to become an entrepreneur who created a media production agency and travel company that brings young entrepreneurs on destination masterminds all over the world to teach them about purpose, quantum personal development, and personal branding.

Being a part of this show would not only allow me to inspire other young teenagers who are struggling with mental health/suicide, but it would mean the world because in that challenging time, I wish I had a mentor who could have shown me what my future could like - especially in the moment where I almost took my own life.

If I had done that, Weekenders (my travel events company) would have never been brought to life - and the purpose of Weekenders is to teach people how to find happiness and success through discovering their purpose and overcoming the overwhelming challenges of being a teenager.

Through your pain is alway your purpose…

My story is a hero’s journey from Dark to Light. At the age of 6 I was sexually abused by my neighbor for and entire year. I was also in a family with an Abusive alcoholic father that would drink first and hit second. My only relief from this world of darkness was my beautiful grandparents who recused me from the wreckage. At the age of 15 I watched my Grandfather go from a beautiful strong hero to a withered man with cancer who died in my arms.

The darkest moment of my life were after his death as I had no reason to live anymore.

There were more than a few moments as a teenager that I thought of taking my life. As an athlete I masked my pain yet would hurt myself in private. But my Soul knew there was more to life than I was experiencing. The moment I navigated my way through the pain I knew this exact pain was on purpose for purpose.

As a child of abuse and facing family illness and death at I very young age life presented itself to me as having two choices, become a victim of your circumstances or be victorious in life.

From a very young age I always had an inner knowing there was something more. I knew that there was more than just accepting the cards that where given. I knew there was an inner fire and passion that once ignited we could be unstoppable. I knew from my soul, I only had one choice and that was to truly LIVE and EXPERIENCE this life, because it could be taken at any moment.

Through Death I found Life.

Through Sickness I found Wellness.

Through Pain I found Purpose, and through EVERYTHING I FOUND LOVE.

@Noelle_Agape

Noelle Agape is the TV Host of The Soul on Fire Show, a Health and Wellness Counselor, NLP Master Trainer, Quantum Energy Trainer, & Adventure Therapy Retreat Host.

As Counselor for the past 17 years with a focus on merging science and spirituality, she has 14 years of formal Education and Training in Psychology, Quantum Physics, Energy Healing, and Neuro-Linguistic Programing.

She is a best selling author and an international speaker and has implemented wellness retreats around the world. She has empowered the lives of millions through her voice and dedication to raising human consciousness.