About the Show Host
About the Show Host
Cindy Witteman is a passionate advocate for positive change, a multi award winning author, media entrepreneur, and someone deeply committed to making a difference. Based in San Antonio, Texas, she is the Founder and Editor in Chief of FORCE Magazine, an international best seller reaching readers in 13 countries. She is also the creator and host of the Little Give TV Show, and the proud owner of CF Views LLC, a company that brings purpose driven, empowering stories to life.
Cindy’s journey has been shaped by resilience. After surviving domestic violence and becoming a single mom, she faced years of hardship and uncertainty. Refusing to let those challenges define her, she transformed her experience into a mission of service. In 2017, she founded Driving Single Parents Inc., a nonprofit that provides free vehicles to single parents striving to rebuild their lives.
A five time best selling author and 2025 Author of the Year finalist, Cindy is recognized for her raw, authentic storytelling and her powerful impact on others. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Trailblazer Award, two International Impact Book Awards, and the prestigious 2025 CREA Global Award.
As an Action Mastery Specialist, Cindy equips individuals with the tools and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and take meaningful steps toward their goals. Whether through Action Mastery, speaking, writing, or producing media, she leads with gratitude, vision, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
At the heart of all she does is her belief in people over profit. Every platform she builds is centered around elevating others and creating lasting, purpose filled impact.
Outside of her professional work, Cindy cherishes time with her beautifully blended family of six children and five grandchildren. She also enjoys the calm and creativity of beekeeping, a passion that brings balance to her busy life.
Cindy Witteman believes that every Little Give creates a ripple, and she is on a mission to create waves of positive change across the world.
Episode 130
Jessica Aponte: A Journey of Strength, Service, and Empowerment from Brooklyn to Business
Description:
In this episode of Little Give, we sit down with Jessica Aponte, a U.S. Army veteran, founder and CEO of Power & Presence, LLC, mental health advocate, and a valued member of the Driving Single Parents board. Jessica opens up about her path from growing up in Brooklyn’s tough neighborhoods, facing and overcoming personal challenges, to serving in the military, and building a meaningful business focused on empowering others. Tune in to hear her inspiring story of resilience, purpose, and how she uses her experience to uplift and support those around her.
Guest Contact Information
Name: Jessica Aponte
Website: mypowerandpresence.com
Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn and other platforms under the handle Jessica Aponte
Jessica welcomes contact and offers her services particularly in PR and business consulting.
Nonprofit Featured
Driving Single Parents
Website: drivingsingleparents.org
About:
A nonprofit based in San Antonio that provides reliable vehicles to single parents to help them regain independence and stability. The organization supports recipients beyond just giving cars by building community and ongoing support calling their recipients the DSP family. Founded by Cindy the host it has helped many single parents overcome challenges related to transportation and self-sufficiency.
Episode 129
Survival to Support Tiffany Shah’s Mission to Revive Financially and Emotionally Abused Mothers
Description:
In this heartfelt episode of Little Give, host Cindy Witteman sits down with Tiffany Shah, founder of FEAM Revived, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Financially and Emotionally Abused Mothers. Tiffany opens up about her own 20-year marriage, the painful road through divorce, and the financial and emotional devastation that inspired her to take action. From navigating life as a single mother of four to building a support network that empowers women to rebuild their independence, Tiffany shares hard-won lessons, hope for those still in crisis, and the vital role of friendship, faith, and community. Learn how FEAM Revived’s three pillars, support, advocacy, and financial independence, are helping women turn survival into strength.
Guest Contact Information
Name: Tiffany Shah
Location: Southern California (originally from Michigan)
Occupation: Therapist and Founder of FEAM Revived
Website: feamrevived.org
Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (under FEAM Revived)
Nonprofit Featured Information
Name: FEAM Revived (Financially Emotionally Abused Mothers Revived)
Mission: To support single mothers going through divorce or separation, with a focus on recovery from financial and emotional abuse.
Pillars: Support, Advocacy, Financial Independence
Services: Private support network, educational webinars, grants for members who complete program requirements, advocacy for awareness of financial and emotional abuse
Website: feamrevived.org
Ways to Help: Donate (one-time or monthly), volunteer, speak at webinars, spread awareness through social media and community connections
Episode 128
Empowering Women Through Boundaries & Self Defense with Elicia Ybarra
Description:
In this episode of Little Give, Cindy sits down with Elicia Ybarra, lifelong martial artist and founder of Pretty Hands Hard Punches. Elicia shares her powerful journey from childhood passion to building a women focused self defense program rooted in more than physical skills. It is about knowing your worth, setting boundaries, and reclaiming control. She opens up about her personal experiences with abuse, the healing process that inspired her mission, and how she is helping women and young girls protect themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally. This conversation is filled with actionable insights, real life stories, and an important reminder that true self defense starts with self worth.
Guest Contact Info
Name: Elicia Ybarra
Business: Pretty Hands Hard Punches
Episode 127
From Courtrooms to Kenya: How One Woman Turned Heartbreak Into Hope
Episode Description:
In this powerful episode of Little Give, we meet Carrie Reichartz, a former award winning family law attorney who traded her courtroom career for a life of purpose and mission in Kenya. What began as a short church trip turned into a life altering calling. Carrie shares her raw and emotional journey from feeling unfulfilled in a successful legal career to founding Mercy’s Light, a maternity home in Vipingo, Kenya, that helps girls and women reclaim their lives through literacy, empowerment, and entrepreneurship.
Carrie opens up about what sparked the transformation, the cultural challenges she encountered, and how she now teaches sustainable solutions that equip women to change their futures, not just survive but thrive.
Don’t miss this deeply moving conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of teaching others how to fish.
Guest Contact Information:
Name: Carrie Reichartz
Website: CarrieReichartz.com
Email / Contact Method: Use the “Contact Us” page on MercysLight.org — inquiries are routed through her administrative assistant and then to Carrie directly.
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Nonprofit Information
Name: Mercy’s Light Family
Website: MercysLight.org
Mission:
Mercy’s Light serves pregnant teens and young women on the coast of Kenya, offering holistic support, including:
• Maternity care
• Literacy and vocational training
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Christian discipleship
• Long-term empowerment and independence
Episode 126
Pain to Power: How Jen Uschold Is Redefining Healing Through Science and Self-Awareness
Description:
In this powerful episode of Little Give, host Cindy Witteman sits down with Jen Uschold, a seasoned physical therapist and fellowship-trained pain science expert, who has spent over 30 years helping people overcome chronic pain through education, movement, and mindset.
Jen shares how one patient early in her career sparked a passion that led her to the cutting edge of pain neuroscience and positive intelligence coaching. From rewiring the brain to understanding the true purpose of pain, Jen breaks down complex science into relatable stories—including the now-famous “nail and the leaf” analogy—that help clients regain control of their lives.
Discover how a woman who could only walk for two minutes a day is now hiking in Budapest, why understanding pain can actually reduce it, and what role sleep, movement, and mindset play in true healing. This episode is packed with lightbulb moments and empowering takeaways that just might change the way you think about pain forever.
Contact Information for Jen Uschold
• Website: www.jenuschold.com
• Email: jen@iriseforme.com
• Programs Offered:
• Pain programs
• Physical therapy
• Coaching
• Support for individuals preparing for or navigating divorce
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Nonprofit Mentioned
• Name: Theme Revived
• Mission: Supporting financially and emotionally abused mothers
• Focus:
• Survivor-led network
• Support, advocacy, and financial independence
• Grants, loans, and holistic support
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Books Authored by Cindy
“Beyond the Smile”
“Is Manifesting Bullshit?”
“Is Manifesting Bullshit?”
Order your autographed paperback copy today!
“Is Manifesting Bullshit?”
“Is Manifesting Bullshit?”
“Is Manifesting Bullshit?”
Order your autographed paperback copy today!
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