Today’s guests are a remarkable father-daughter duo: Thomas and Samantha Dahlborg.

Thomas is a compassionate researcher, writer, and advocate for children’s emotional and spiritual health. Samantha isnot only a fierce creative force—but also Miss Maine USA, a Sports Illustrated model, and a Paris fashion photographer.

But behind the spotlights and achievements is a deeper story—one marked by bullying, depression, anxiety, loss, and the long climb back to the light.

Together, they’ve taken that pain and transformed it into a message of love, agency, and faith for children and families everywhere.

In this episode, we talk about their book series The Light, the healing power of storytelling, and how we can all help children find their voice and their worth in the eyes of God.

A former Miss Maine USA (2014), Samantha Dahlborg discovered early on the power of personal branding and the art of storytelling through photography. What began as a childhood love of creativity grew into a lifelong passion—from founding The Confidence Project, where Samantha photographed and interviewed young women to help them feel seen and beautiful, to launching her business, Studio Citrine, where she now photographs celebrities, pageanttitleholders, and fashion clients while also leading creative direction.

Having worked as both a model and a photographer—walking in fashion weeks, hosting shows, photographing weddings (including a destination wedding in Italy), and shooting an editorial during Paris Fashion Week—Samantha understands every side of the lens. She uses her talents to serve God and empower others. She is also a proud mother of twin girls. Her family is currently relocating from Boston to Nashville to embrace new career opportunities and focus more intentionally on building her family life. An artist at heart, she has recently collaborated with her father, Thomas Dahlborg, on a special book project that blends creativity and family legacy, years in the making.

Sammy: website: www.dahlborgdesigns.com

IG: @samanthadahlborg @dahlborgdesigns

Named a Healthcare Disruptor and a Mental Health Champion by Authority Magazine and a Ruckus Maker by The Patient Experience Community, with over forty years of extensive healthcare leadership experience, Thomas Dahlborg is a disciple of Jesus and a voice for love-centered care models, servant leadership, and quality and systems improvement. A leader and advisor, Tom is also an internationally recognized speaker and writer with expertise in leading with love, heart, and mind communication, courageous vulnerability, systems thinking and improvement, stopping bullying, amplifying positive childhood experiences, and bringing “love in action” to all we do.

Tom’s multiple award-winning book, From Heart to Head & Back Again … a journey through the healthcare system, is a callto action that brings people together to make a positive impact on others in healthcare and beyond, and was a 2021 AUPHA book award for healthcare leaders of tomorrow.

His other multiple award-winning book, The Big Kid and Basketball … and the lessons he taught his Father and Coach, focusing on bullying and ACES and PCES, has led to significant improvements in youth sports and school systems, as well as in children’s experience and well-being. And his forthcoming book series, The Light …, is already garnering much attention as it reassures children that God loves them, that they are never alone, that the Holy Spirit empowers each and thus has His power within (agency), that they are lovable, and that they are loved.

Tom brings practical, tangible, impactful tools, married with love, compassion, and caring, to all he does. He is a father, husband, and coach. A coach to healthcare leaders. And a coach to young men and women.

Tom: www.dahlborghlg.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdahlborg/

IG: @thedhlgroup

X: @tdahlborg

Stephanie Dooley, who you may know as SL Dooley, is a fantasy author whose stories transport readers into richly imagined worlds while anchoring them in timeless truths.From building epic landscapes to crafting characters who wrestle with faith, courage, and purpose, Stephanie’s work shows us that fantasy can do more than entertain—it can inspire us to live braver stories in our own lives.
Stephanie is a fantasy author looking for a never-endingstory to go boldly through the wardrobe into another adventure. She's the best-selling author of the Portal Slayer trilogy and the award-winning high fantasy duology, The Summertime Circus and The Cold Moon Carnival.
One of her side-quests is to encourage new writers as they navigate the paths toward publication. She has spoken atnumerous events, including the Realm Makers conference, The Bookfest spring festival, and WriterCon.
With a passion for fantasy literature since childhood, Dooley draws inspiration from mythology, folklore, and a vivid imagination to craft immersive narratives that transport readers to realms of magic and adventure. One of her side-quests is to take up Tolkien’s charge: find any way to escape into fantastical worlds and to bring as many people asshe can with her. She lives in Texas with her husband, where she collects old books and new journals.
Join her on the adventure at www.SLDooley.com or follow along on Instagram at @s_l_dooley

Our next quixote is Dr. Paul Corona—a physician, author, and host of The Dr. Paul Show.

Dr Paul Corona is known for his pioneering “Mind and Body Healing” approach. In his book, The Corona Protocol, Dr. Paul unveils a scientifically proven method he believes can stop addiction, bullying, homelessness, school shootings, and suicide. Join us as we dive into a bold conversation that could change the future of mental health care. We'll explore why traditional mental health treatment has stagnated, what needs to change, and how addressing the mind-body connection can truly transform lives.

Dr. Paul D. Corona, MD, is a Southern California-based physician reshaping the future of psychiatry and family medicine with his pioneering approach, “Mind and Body Healing.” He is the host of “The Dr. Paul Show” available on Roku, Amazon Fire, and YouTube. A leading voice in mind-body medicine, his latest book, “The Corona Protocol: A Scientifically Proven Medical Solution to STOP Addiction, Bullying, Homelessness, School Shootings, and Suicide 30 Years in the Making” is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats. In it, he unveils groundbreaking insights into mental health treatment, challenging conventional approaches that have stagnated progress.

With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Corona began in family medicine before transitioning to psychiatry—a shift that led to the development of the “Healing the Mind and Body” series of books. His holistic approach integrates emotional and physical well-being, offering an innovative alternative to traditional psychiatric treatments. “The Corona Protocol” presents his revolutionary methods as solutions to major societal challenges and serves as a resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.

A Southern California native, Dr. Corona earned his BS in Biology/Pre-Med from the University of Southern California before obtaining his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed a rigorous three-year residency in family practice at California Hospital in Los Angeles. Today, he runs a private practice in Laguna Niguel, California.

For more information about his books, medical practice, and more, visit www.drpaulcoronamd.com

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https://www.facebook.com/drpaulcoronamd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-corona-b090669a/

Welcome to Quixotic Heights, where we explore boldlives, big ideas, and the beauty of becoming. Today’s Quixote is the brilliant and multifaceted Dr. Juliet Dang.

She’s a scientist by training, an artist by soul, a fashion designer by flair, and the powerhouse behind her memoir, Modern Asian Mom, and Vietology Magazine. Juliet weavestogether science, culture, motherhood, and creativity in a way that is unapologetically modern and deeply rooted in identity.

In today’s conversation, we talk about how she balances precision with passion, tradition with innovation, and how she’s rewriting the narrative for modern Asian womeneverywhere.

Juliet Dang, PhD, MS is a Canadian prairie girl who now resides in the Seattle area. She was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, where she majored in Biology / Chemistry at U of Winnipeg.

After working as a dental hygienist for a couple of years, she moved to Seattle in 2008 to complete a Master's and then a PhD in Oral Biology at the University of Washington.

For eight years now, Juliet has been in the medical affairs pharma biotech world and is the subject matter expert on respiratory virus vaccines.

In addition to heavily utilizing her left brain as a scientist, Juliet is an artist, actress/model, fashion designer, creative director, editor-in-chief, and producer.

In September of 2024, Juliet made her East Coast fashion debut and showcased her ready-to-wear apparel at Asian New York Fashion Week in Manhattan.

Juliet's first major publication was the first edition of Vietology Magazine. The mission and vision was to highlight and elevate inspirational Vietnamese women and Vietnamese visual artists globally. Modern Asian Mom is her debut memoir chronicling her fertility journey and life in general.

www.jujudang.art

IG: juliet_dang

FB: julietdang

TikTok: juliet.dang

Etsy: juju dang art

Quixotic Heights sat with Stephen W. Scott, award-winning author of Abandoned, The Demon Inside Me, and his newest, Do You Hear What I Hear?

His stories explore the darkness within us—and the fear that connects us all. We unpack his journey from debut author to crafting gripping psychological horror, his writing process, and what truly scares him.Stephen W. Scott was born in Tulsa, OK, with an overactive imagination that perpetually focused on the weird and scary. He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in Journalism – Professional Writing. He worked for a few newspapers, then moved to Wilmore, KY, in 1991 to attend Asbury Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity in 1995. After returning to Oklahoma, he served as a pastor and chaplain in the United Methodist Conference. He has been working in education since 2001 and resides in Tulsa, OK. He also wrote “Clone Hunter” (out of print), “Abandoned,” several short stories sold to various anthologies, “The Demon Inside Me,” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” He enjoys bicycling, weightlifting, photography, reading, playing guitar, and writing.

www.swscott-author.com

https://www.instagram.com/swscott67/

Today’s Quixote is Leslie Lew—author, self-defense instructor, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of Reclaiming Your Courage and Warrior Queens Rise. Leslie is a generational trauma breaker, a fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, and a powerful voice for reclaiming space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

In today’s conversation, I ask Leslie to open up about her personal journey, the importance of embodied self-defense,and how she helps women speak up, rise up, and take back their power.

Get ready to feel inspired, activated, and grounded in your own strength.

Leslie Lew is an author, humanitarian, international speaker, and Co-Founder of Warrior Queens Rise. As the founder of Reclaiming Your Courage, she empowers women tosay NO without apology and reclaim their voice through trauma-informed self-defense that goes far beyond the physical.

An Asian American woman who has turned personal pain into global purpose, Leslie speaks on the frontlines of gender-based violence, anti-Asian hate, and generational healing. From being spat on in silence to speaking in front of 3,000 girls standing in the rain in Kenya, her message is clear: silence doesn’t save us — courage does.

Through powerful storytelling and embodied leadership, Leslie equips women to rise, lead, and live boldly. Because every time a woman reclaims her voice, she reclaims the world.

https://www.reclaimingyourcourage.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-m-lew-494851257

https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingyourcourage

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=734253260

Today, we’re honored to sit down with Rodney Magallan—a decorated retired U.S. Navy SEAL, former U.S. Marshal, former CIA operative, and the multi-award-winning author of Tip of the Spear: It’s Not What You Think.

Rodney’s journey has taken him from high-risk missions across the globe to the quiet discipline of writing, sharinghard-won lessons about courage, leadership, and what it truly means to live at the ‘tip of the spear.’

Get ready for insights on resilience, the reality of service beyond the headlines, and how to find purpose in theaftermath of unimaginable challenges. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Rodney Magallan is a level-two instructor certified under CIA University, a Federal Law Enforcement agency. He is a Training Centers firearms instructor (qualified as a weapons expert), and an apprentice instructor in Thai boxing and Kali under Sifu Pat Tray Trident Martial Arts.

He resides in Georgetown, Texas, with his loving wife, Veronica, his daughter, Raigan, his son, Evan, and their chihuahua, Jilli Boo.

https://tipofthespearbook.com/

Today, we’re joined by Jackie Kraft — a writer, journalist, educator, and storyteller whose life and work defy simplecategories. Jackie is the author of "Some of My Best Friends Are ETs," a memoir chronicling her lifelong encounters with extraterrestrials, and "Under a Sunflower Moon," a collection of Cherokee stories and poems that honor heritage, resilience, and the sacred in everyday life.

From producing documentaries and radio for Kansas City stations, to teaching children with special needs, to servingher community through countless boards and organizations, Jackie’s voice carries both authority and heart. In her writing, she invites us to look beyond the ordinary — whether it’s through the lens of interstellar contact or the survival stories

We discuss what it means to live with mystery, to honor ancestral wisdom, and to find the courage to tell stories that many might not dare to share. Jackie Kraft is here to take us on a journey that spans galaxies and generations. While in Kansas City, Jackie Kraft produced news, interviews, promos, and mini documentaries for the CBS affiliates KCTV-5 and KCMO. She produced The Walt Bodine Show for KMBZ and served as on-air talent, creating news, editorials, andinterviews for The Women’s Show at KCUR-PBS. Jackie holds a Master’s from the University of Kansas. She taught Special Education for Behavior Disorders, including children with autism and learning disabilities, in both Shawnee Mission and Olathe District Schools. She was a community volunteer serving as an officer on many boards of directors.

https://quillhawkpublishing.com/pages/jackie-kraft

https://www.underasunflowermoon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jackie.kraft.58