TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Scott Martin
July 28th | 7 PM EST Title:
Play From Your Heart: Finding Purpose Beyond Losses Tagline:
Life may change the game, but it never has to change your purpose. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes Scott Martin—award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game. After surviving a devastating illness that resulted in the loss of both his hands and feet, Scott faced a choice: allow tragedy to define him or transform it into a life of purpose. He chose purpose. Today, Scott inspires audiences around the world through his powerful story of perseverance, resilience, leadership, and inclusion. His message reminds us that life’s greatest victories aren’t measured by what we lose—they’re measured by how we continue to serve, inspire, and uplift others. Grab your favourite cup and join us for an unforgettable conversation about overcoming adversity, embracing resilience, and discovering that our greatest purpose often begins after our greatest challenges. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation is brewed with courage, hope, and meaningful connection. Today I’m honoured to welcome Scott Martin—award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart. Scott’s journey is one of extraordinary resilience. After surviving a life-changing illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet, he chose not to let adversity define him. Instead, he transformed unimaginable loss into a mission of encouraging others to lead with courage, compassion, and heart. Scott, welcome to the Teatime table. Episode Tagline
Sometimes the greatest victories are won long after the final whistle. Closing: Today’s conversation reminds us that resilience isn’t about pretending life is easy—it’s about choosing hope when life becomes difficult. Scott showed us that purpose can rise from pain, leadership grows through adversity, and the human spirit is capable of far more than we often believe. Thank you, Scott, for inspiring us to keep playing from our hearts, no matter what challenges stand before us. Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart. After surviving a life-changing illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet, he inspires audiences worldwide through his message of resilience, leadership, inclusion, perseverance, and hope. Featured Book:
Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game. A moving memoir of courage, perseverance, leadership, and finding purpose beyond life’s greatest challenges. About Scott:
* Award-Winning Soccer Coach
* Educator
* Disability Advocate
* Keynote Speaker
* Author
* Leadership Mentor
* Inclusion Champion
* Resilience Advocate Favourite Colour
Blue One Word That Describes Him
Resilient His T-E-E:
T – Triumph
Choosing courage over circumstance.
E – Empowerment
Helping others discover strength within adversity.
E – Endurance
Living proof that perseverance creates possibility.Three Words That Share His Story
* Courageous
* Inspiring
* Determined

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Betsy Vereckey July 28th | 3 PM EST Title:
Moving to My Dog’s Hometown: Finding Home, Following Your Heart & Living Authentically Tagline:
Sometimes the path to finding yourself begins with following the one who loves you unconditionally. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes award-winning journalist, essayist, astrologer, and author Betsy Vereckey for an uplifting conversation about resilience, reinvention, unexpected beginnings, and discovering where you truly belong. After a successful journalism career with The Associated Press and bylines in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, Betsy found herself on an entirely different journey—one inspired by a beloved dog, a move to a small New England town, and a deeper understanding of home, purpose, and authenticity. Through her acclaimed memoir, Moving to My Dog’s Hometown, Betsy reminds us that life’s greatest transformations often begin when we’re willing to embrace change, trust our hearts, and remain open to life’s unexpected invitations. Grab your favourite cup and join us for a heartfelt conversation about courage, reinvention, hope, and finding home. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation is brewed with purpose, connection, and meaningful stories. Today I’m delighted to welcome Betsy Vereckey—award-winning journalist, essayist, astrologer, and author whose remarkable journey reminds us that sometimes life’s greatest adventures begin with one unexpected decision. Through her memoir, Moving to My Dog’s Hometown, Betsy shares a story of courage, transformation, and discovering that home isn’t simply where we live—it’s where we truly belong. Betsy, welcome to the Teatime table. Closing: Today’s conversation reminds us that life doesn’t always follow the plans we make—but often leads us exactly where we’re meant to be. Betsy has shown us that resilience, hope, and authenticity can guide us toward unexpected opportunities, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of ourselves. Thank you, Betsy, for reminding us that following our hearts sometimes leads us home. Betsy Vereckey is an award-winning journalist, essayist, astrologer, and author of the acclaimed memoir Moving to My Dog’s Hometown. A former Associated Press journalist, she has written and has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. She inspires readers through stories of resilience, reinvention, hope, and finding home. Featured Book
Moving to My Dog’s Hometown: Stories of Everything I Didn’t Know I Wanted An inspiring memoir about embracing life’s unexpected turns, discovering authentic purpose, and finding home in the places—and moments—we never imagined. About Betsy
• Award-Winning Journalist
• Essayist
• Astrologer
• Author
• Former Associated Press Journalist
• Contributor to The New York Times
• Contributor to The Washington Post
• Contributor to The Boston Globe Favourite Colour
Green One Word That Describes Her
Authentic Her T-E-E
T – Trust
Following your heart even when the destination is uncertain.
E – Embrace
Welcoming unexpected opportunities with courage and gratitude.
E – Evolve
Growing into the life you were always meant to live.Three Words That Share Her Story
• Resilient
• Reinventive
• Hopeful

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DOUG LAWRENCE July 23rd | 7 PM EST Title:
The Gift of Mentoring: Healing Through Connection, Grief & Purpose Tagline:
No one should have to navigate grief, growth, or life alone. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes internationally recognized mentor, author, speaker, and thought leader Doug Lawrence for a heartfelt conversation about mentoring, healing, grief, and the extraordinary impact of human connection. With more than three decades of mentoring and leadership experience, Doug has dedicated his life to helping others discover that true transformation begins when someone believes in you. As the founder of TalentC®, an International Certified Mentor, and the only person in the world to hold the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor, Doug continues to redefine what mentoring can accomplish. From mentoring thousands of individuals to writing award-winning books including The Gift of Mentoring, You Are Not Alone, and the five-time Global Book Award-winning Grief – The Silent Pandemic, Doug reminds us that healing is not a journey we are meant to take by ourselves. Grab your favourite cup and join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and the power of being present for one another. Episode Tagline:
Healing begins when someone chooses to walk beside you. Opening: Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories inspire growth, courage, and connection. Today I have the privilege of welcoming Doug Lawrence, founder of TalentC®, internationally certified mentor, bestselling author, speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices on mentoring, mental health, and grief. Doug has spent over 30 years helping people realize they are never truly alone. Through mentoring, education, leadership, and compassion, he has dedicated his life to empowering others to heal, grow, and discover their own potential. Doug, welcome to the Teatime table. Featured Books:
The Gift of Mentoring
You Are Not Alone
Amazon #1 Best Seller in North America & the UK
Grief – The Silent Pandemic
Recipient of Five Global Book AwardsAbout Doug:
• Founder of TalentC®
• International Certified Mentor
• Only recipient worldwide of the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor
• International Best-Selling Author
• Leadership & Mentoring Expert
• Mental Health and Grief Advocate
• International SpeakerFavourite Colour
BlueOne Word That Describes Him
CalmingThree Words That Share His Story:
• Healing
• Passionate
• FeelingMiss Liz’s T-E-E Connection:
Transcending through mentorship.
Embracing healing and human connection.
Envisioning hope beyond grief.#TeatimeWithMissLiz
#DougLawrence
#TheGiftOfMentoring
#GriefHealing
#TeachingEducationalAwareness