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#StopDevaluation Podcast

by Melodye Hilton

The #StopDevaluation Movement is for those who have the courage to go against the grain of a culture that loves to point fingers, pre-judge, and put people down. Instead, our goal is to confront prejudice and build bridges through listening, learning, sharing, and confirming the irrevocable value in every unique human being.

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Episodes

  1. Taking a break!

    Taking a break manuscript: After three seasons of the #StopDevauation Podcast I have decided to take a break and allow time to build a larger repertoire of interviews with value-generating leaders who are making a difference in their world. There are 140 episodes for many to go back and re-listen...

  2. EP140 MY STORY Interview with Andrea Hinson

    Andrea Hinson shares the identity battle she faced living with prejudice from two very different worlds. She learned to show up differently trying to fit in until an educator saw and affirmed her potential. This powerful story is filled with so many poignant stories of the those treated as...

  3. EP139 MY STORY Interview with Joy Renee Arnold

    Gang raped at eight years old and years of blocked memories left Joy Renee Arnold angry, depressed, and suicidal. This along with 20 years of 15 pills a day, being institutionalized, and living in self-hatred screams a destroyed life; but Joy shares how she got to the other side and how her life…

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  4. EP138 MY STORY Interview with Karley Daniel

    As Karley shares her story she says, "You have to come to peace with your broken pieces." The majority of Karley's childhood was filled with the broken pieces of abandonment, neglect, and abuse. How could she come to peace and wholeness?

  5. EP137 MY STORY Interview with Ahelya Vargas

    Emotional manipulation along with verbal and physical abuse has the power to scar the soul and render one powerless. The crippling fear to reach out for help silences the voice as confidence is lost in the sea of shame. Ahelya Vargas' moving story will touch your heart and reveal the power that...

  6. EP136 MY STORY Interview with Denise DeCou

    Denise DeCou shares her story of growing up multiracial and multicultural. This presented her with unique challenges, which she calls a “bag of burdens.” She also learned many life lessons positioning her to be a voice championing diversity, equality, and inclusion.

  7. EP135 MY STORY Interview with Donna Scott

    It is so easy to judge a person’s actions when you are unaware of their suffering. Donna Scott shares the hidden pain of sexual, physical, and verbal abuse from the age of two through fifteen-years old. These and other events immersed her into the lies of shame and a self-destructive lifestyle....

  8. EP134 MY STORY Interview with Niquio Benjo Valcobero

    Niquio Benjo Valcobero shares his childhood hurts, disappointments, and fears but also the power of the one who saw his worth and his potential. This mentor placed a demand on the amazing gift he held and Niquio is now impacting and mentoring people globally.

  9. EP133 MY STORY Interview with Dr. Sam Kojoglania

    Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Sam earned his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Southern California and inspires his patients to live healthier and fulfilled lives. To date, he’s had the distinction of being recognized as a...

  10. EP132 MY STORY Interview with Will Ford

    What story line are you going to be a part of? Will Ford’s powerful and poignant life story will astound you. Will has traveled the nation for twenty years with a kettle pot owned by his ancestors. This treasure was passed down to him along with the horror stories of slavery and his family’s...

  11. EP131 MY STORY Interview with Annette Dickens

    Growing up in North Carolina in the 60's and 70's, Annette shares her story of traumatizing racial prejudice. Can you imagine waking up to a burnt KKK cross with cards covering your lawn saying the "'KKK was out to get you?"

  12. EP130 MY STORY Interview with Fadzi Whande

    Back by popular demand: Fadzi Whande, Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, shares her story of abuse of power and her process to discover the value she holds. I, Melodye Hilton, first met Fadzi when she was a champion for many in her nation of Perth, Australia. Listen also to her TEDxPerth…

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  13. EP129 Your Innate Unchanging Nature with Melodye Hilton

    Do you realize that society needs the treasured contribution you carry? Dr. Melodye Hilton is a Master Trainer/Executive Coach in the Core Value Index. You will hear why this has make a huge impact in her life as well as see a brief overview of the four core values. With her passion to generate...

  14. EP128 Adult Responses to Childhood Perceptions

    Jerome Joseph, Cognitive Therapist, shares how childhood perceptions that remain unchallenged can cause problems later in life.

  15. EP127 What I learned from Betrayal

    Most every person on the planet has experienced rejection, manipulation, and betrayal. Dr. Melodye Hilton, leadership consultant and founder of the #StopDevaluation movement shares ten things she learned from betrayal. These lessons will be a great support to you as you navigate these emotional...

  16. EP126 What is the Loudest Voice we Hear? with Dr. Melodye Hilton

    The more self-aware we are, the better self-leadership decisions we make. This is a portion of an exhaustive training by Dr. Melodye Hilton in relationship to adaptation and innate; between personality and core values, and how our core self can be freed from the proverbial box.

  17. EP125 Changing Internal Culture for External Change with Vonnetta West

    This interview is loaded with powerful truths shared by Vonnetta West on how we can change our internal culture in order to bring external change. No matter what level of leadership influence you hold - from the family unit to business, government, or the educational system - you can apply...

  18. EP124 Journey to Leadership Competency

    As leaders we have the honor to serve others empowering them to achieve their highest and best. Leadership is not position, platform, or title but using these things for the good of others. Leadership is a journey throughout our lifetime as we grow in competencies step-by-step in both skills and...

  19. EP123 Stepping into our Highest and Best

    As a certified master trainer of the Core Values Index™ (CVI™) I, Dr. Melodye Hilton, have helped emerging and established leaders through coaching as well as corporate leadership training and consulting. As a leader in your organization you can provide the power of opportunity for your team to...

  20. EP122 Guarding Your Influence with Desiree Fox

    Each person holds the power of influence for good or harm. Intentionally guarding our influence will empower us to be a part of the solution. This compelling interview with Desiree Fox will bring courage to your heart as you use your power for the good of others.

  21. EP121 Authoring Your Self-Worth Story

    If you let others write your story then you will never be the author of it. Outpatient Psychotherapist Rhonda Dickens, shares how to look into the mirror to discover your self worth.

  22. EP120 From Pain to Purpose with David Brooks, Counselor

    Our propensity as a human being is to bury our pain. Can pain be a catalyst for our freedom and purpose? Powerful interview with David Brooks, counselor.

  23. EP119 Confronting Generational Competition

    Harold Williams asks Dr. Melodye pointed questions about intimidation concerning a younger generation and the fear of them taking leadership roles from the Baby Boomer generation. You must realize that what you carry will never be wasted, you are irreplaceable, and you must never stop contributing.

  24. EP118 The Importance of Fathers with "The Cadillac Counselor"

    Criminologist and counselor, David, "The Cadillac Counselor" Brooks shares how the statistics increase when there is not a father in the home or a strong male figure. What is he doing about it?

  25. EP117 The Self-Talk of Failure with Kevin Ikeda

    When facing the disappointment of failure we often begin to believe self-devaluing irrational self-talk, however, mistakes can actually be our greatest opportunities for growth. In this short video, business owner, Kevin Ikeda, shares his greatest emotional challenge and how he processed through it.

  26. EP116 Relabeling Our Story with Jerome Joseph

    Melodye Hilton shares her story of child sexual abuse as she interviews Cognitive Therapist, Jerome Joseph. We often minimize, as Melodye did, or exaggerate our past experiences. The core of anxiety is an overestimation of danger and an underestimation of our ability at the same time; therefore…

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  27. EP115 How Important is Transparency? with David Brooks

    We often wear a mask as we create a pseudo identity and community. The sad reality is that we hide the real us in our exterior world hindering our ability to have healthy or productive relationships. Is it possible to be "one" person no matter where we go and who we are with? How will this impact...

  28. EP114 To Value or Not to Value? That is the question.

    Just because something is culturally tolerated does not make it right, because it is the loudest doesn't make it true, or because it's all we've ever known doesn't make it beneficial. Injustice, abuse of power, prejudice, and the thought that a human being can be "owned" by another is inherently...

  29. EP113 Response-to-My-Ability

    Life would feel like a prison if we could not respond to our ability and develop our potential. Dr. Melodye Hilton shares the power of assuming higher responsibility. The principles shared can shift the way you view yourself, your leadership, and provide the pathway to greater levels of...

  30. EP112 The Directions of Empathy

    Understand the pathways of empathy and the type of empathy a leader should function in. Learn how authentic words of empathy can impact the neural networking of the brain.

  31. EP111 The Power of Empathy

    Our human propensity is to be critical of what we do not understand, but when we make a focused effort to connect and relate with what another feels and how they perceive a particular situation they will know they are valued by us. When we can see from another's perspective it will reveal our...

  32. EP110 Emotions: Friend or Foe?

    What are the factors that determine if our emotions are a friend or a foe? Can feel good emotions ever take us off-course? How do we protect ourselves from being emotionally hijacked? Is it possible to change the way we feel? Dr. Melodye simply and strategically answers these and other questions...

  33. EP109 A Leader's Heart

    Hear the heart of a justice-motivated leader. What are some attributes of how leaders can make a difference by creating a culture of validation.

  34. EP108 Why can't we all just get along?

    A discussion with a Great Grandma from the Silent Generation who cannot understand "Why can't we all just get along?" Is there a solution? Can we be agents of change? Can we enjoy emotional health? Societies disease and its potential cure is provided on today's episode.

  35. EP107 Forgive? with Jerome Joseph, Cognitive Therapist

    Jerome Joseph, expert in Cognitive Therapy, shares the result of both forgiveness and unforgiveness. You decide what is best for you.

  36. EP106 Become a Value Generator with Jerome Joseph

    When someone's life has been void of validation are they ever able to see their worth? Cognitive Therapist (Oxford University) Jerome Joseph shares powerful value-generating truths.

  37. EP105 To the Person Who Feels Beyond Repair with David Brooks

    When we experience abuse of power we can develop the illusion that we are damaged beyond repair. Melodye Hilton interviews counselor, David Brooks, as he confronts this illusion with truth. We at the #StopDevaluation movement hold your value as a treasure to be protected.

  38. EP104 Make it Great Without Hate with David Brooks

    David Brooks, founder of the Make it Great Without Hate movement talks to Melodye Hilton, founder of the #StopDevaluation movement and shares the importance of every individual to confront hatred.

  39. EP103 Guarding Against Abuse of Power with Kevin Ikeda

    In a world filled with abuse of power, Kevin Ikeda shares three simple leadership principles to guard against this misuse of leadership influence. After over 20 years of leading in a multi-billion dollar company and now the CEO of his own, we see that it is possible to use our power for the good…

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  40. EP102 The Self-Talk of Failure with Kevin Ikeda

    When facing the disappointment of failure we often begin to believe self-devaluing irrational self-talk, however, mistakes can actually be our greatest opportunities for growth. In this short video, business owner, Kevin Ikeda, shares his greatest emotional challenge and how he processed through...

  41. EP101 The Attributes of Powerful People

    You were designed to be powerful! What does that look like? How do our personal choices, internal dialogue, and interpersonal relationships demonstrate how powerful we are? Dr. Melodye Hilton shares aspects of her personal life's journey from powerless to powerful - an ongoing work in progress.

  42. EP100 I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH

    You are not the only one who has faced the battle of the soul that screams "I'm not good enough." What is the truth?

  43. EP99 Personal Purpose - Part Two

    Dr. Melodye shares on the power of identity, the importance and development of your personal purpose. This will empower you to see the value you hold and your ability to make a greater impact in your world. Learn the dynamics of discovering your personal purpose and how you can put language and...

  44. EP98 Personal Purpose - Part One

    Dr. Melodye shares Part One of a two-part series on personal purpose which is foundational to your vision and your mission. It takes you from a life of success to a life of significance and helps you position yourself to release your greatest self. Learn the dynamics of discovering your personal...

  45. EP97 - Raising the Leadership Bar

    Dr. Melodye Hilton brings a inspiring and passionate message for both emerging and established leaders. You'll learn the three key motivations that launched a global movement, the three things necessary for every person to raise their leadership bar, and the discovery of how justice-power used…

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  46. EP96 - The Wisdom of a 98-Year-Old

    The first episode of 2022 Melodye Hilton, founder of the #StopDevaluation movement, shares her pondering and reflections of the past and the present through a poem her 98-year-old mother memorized.

  47. EP95 A Time For Pioneers

    Pioneers pay the greatest price and assume the greatest responsibility as they dream of what can be for future generations and their nation. They may face opposition but carry the courage to be a forerunner modeling the way for others to follow.

  48. EP94 Melodye's Monologue: Model the Way

    Becoming an instrument of justice automatically confronts the abuse of power. We can use our leadership influence to model the way and confront the darkness by shining a light.

  49. EP93 Melodye's Monologue: Negativity Sells

    Neurologically and physiologically we are predisposed to be attracted to the negative, but how does that influence our decision-making reactions? How is this linked to fear and its ability to control us as we function opposite of who we are? What is the truth concerning the condition of humanity...

  50. EP92 Emerging Successfully Amid Global Difficulties with Tinell Dickens

    When you discover your ‘why’ you can emerge successfully no matter the battles you face. You can pioneer strategies and solutions for advancement amid any and every challenge…even the pandemic. These life experiences call for us to reassess our journey and adopt the perspectives that empower...

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The #StopDevaluation Movement is for those who have the courage to go against the grain of a culture that loves to point fingers, pre-judge, and put people down. Instead, our goal is to confront prejudice and build bridges through listening, learning, sharing, and confirming the irrevocable value in every unique human being.

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Melodye Hilton

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