Hosted by professional and personal life coach, author, speaker, facilitator, and renaissance woman, Dr. Lisa Summerour - Live Empowered invites you to be inspired. Join her for interviews, conversations, and educational programming designed to encourage you to experiment with and explore different aspects of your life so you can find your unique paths to more empowered living. Give yourself permission to lead your best self forward. Join the conversation where Empowered People, Empower Peop ...
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Welcome to "Divorce is Not a Destination, I'm your host, breakup and divorce strategist, Dr. Lisa Summerour. If you've ever been through a breakup or divorce, you know firsthand how stressful it can be. Some say it's comparable to the pain of losing a loved one. But here's the thing – divorce doesn't have to be the end of your story. It's not a destination, but a new beginning. Join me as I bring you a unique blend of humor and straight talk. Together, we'll navigate the ups and downs, drama ...
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When Something Dead is Alive In Your Head
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Does your past haunt you? Do you feel like things are chasing you? You can’t seem to get away from past mistakes. Old decisions. Poor choices. A bad job experience or an emotionally draining relationship. Have you considered the possibility that it’s YOU not knowing how to let go of the past? Something dead may live in your head because you keep br…
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When You're Considering Going Back to Your Ex
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The internet has made finding an ex and rekindling an old flame easier than ever. In this episode, I share some things to consider if you’re considering going back to your ex. I’m breakup and divorce coach, Dr. Lisa Summerour; I have discussions designed to empower you to live your life your way. I’m here to see you thrive on your journey to joy be…
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How to Pick Up the Pieces After Your Divorce
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No one gets married with the expectation of dealing with divorce. Divorce ranks as one of the most stressful situations anyone can go through, right behind the death of a spouse. It’s no surprise that dealing with a divorce is no small matter. It requires patience and stamina, and there are no shortcuts. But that doesn’t mean that getting over a di…
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Recently, I enjoyed a lovely time at a winery, having mini-tacos, a margarita, overlooking a vineyard, and listening to salsa music. It was my date night with me. One of the comments read, “I pray to God, I never get to a state in life where I’m taking myself on dates. “ So, in this episode, whether you’re single or partnered up, I share the benefi…
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Dissecting Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady's Text Messages - Where Are the Boundaries?
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From PageSix and the Washington Post to NBC news, people continue to write, read, and discuss the text messages shared between surfer Sarah Brady and her ex, actor Jonah Hill. In this episode, I’m dissecting the text messages and looking at boundaries. What are boundaries? Who do we set them for? What do they look like, and what to do when your bou…
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Ways to Recover from Narcissistic Abuse
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Part 4 of 4 Part Series Whether you are dealing with someone diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder or someone with a boatload of narcissistic personality traits, recovering from that relationship can be difficult. It could take months or years to regain your confidence and self-esteem and grow to a place where you learn to trust your abi…
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Who Narcissists Target: Are You a Magnet?
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Part 3 of 4 Part Series on Narcissism S3/Ep 5 Part 3 of 4 Part Series on Narcissism S3 / Ep 5 If you thought narcissists only target people who are weak and vulnerable because they would be easier to manipulate . . . you might be surprised to learn – that’s not true. Narcissists may be more likely to look for confident, successful, attractive, and …
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Part 2 of 4 Part Series on Narcissism/ Season 3 - Ep 4 As we discussed last week, when people talk about narcissism, they are often referring to the personality trait not the disorder. Within the personality disorder researchers and experts typically navigate around five types of narcissism. In this episode I share information about 5 narcissism ty…
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Narcissistic Personality Trait vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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June 29, 2023, S3/Ep3 Series 1 of 4 Narcissism. Is it the latest buzzword in relationship woes? Not if you’re living with someone who has the disorder. In that case, it may feel like you’re living in a haunted house of mirrors. In this 4 Part series on Narcissism, we begin Part 1 discussing the difference between someone with narcissistic personali…
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5 Ways to Move on After Your Breakup
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Whether it is a short-term casual relationship, a long-term serious relationship, or a marriage gone awry, the breakup might have been more challenging than you anticipated. You could even be going through a split right now. If so, this episode is full of tips to help you move on after your breakup. I’m Dr. Lisa Summerour. I’m here to help you desi…
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No Support from Your Partner? What to do.
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There are many ways your significant other can demonstrate support. We’re kicking off season three, discussing what support might look like and what you can do when you’re not getting it. Whether you’re going through a breakup or trying to avoid one - I’m Dr. Lisa Summerour. I’m here to help you design strategies to live your life; your way here on…
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Fearful / Disorganized Attachment Part 4/4
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We’ve made it to week 4 of my series on Attachment Styles. In this episode, I discussed the attachment theory, described as being a combination of both anxious and avoidant Attachment. It’s known as “Fearful” or “Disorganized” attachment theory. While it does represent the smallest segment of the population, it is often the most challenging attachm…
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Avoidant Attachment Style - #3 or 4 Part Series on Attachment Styles
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This is week three of my four-week series on Attachment Styles and things get more interesting as we review what it’s like to be with someone who is extremely independent and self-directed. That kinda sounds good, right? You decide. A person with Avoidant Attachment Style tendencies is also often uncomfortable with intimacy. They are afraid of comm…
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Anxious Attachment Style #2 of 4 Part Series on Attachment Styles
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Anxious attachment types will often seem nervous or stressed about their relationship. If you’ve ever been with someone who needs constant reassurance and a lot of affection, you might have been dealing with someone with anxious attachment style. Or, if you have a tendency to end up in unhealthy even abusive relationships, and you struggle with tru…
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Secure Attachment Style - 4 Part Series on Attachment Styles
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Psychologists use Attachment Theory to describe the emotional attachment between humans. For the next four weeks, I will be looking at attachment styles in detail. In this episode, we discuss the Secure Attachment Style. I’m breakup divorce & beyond coach Dr. Lisa Summerour and I’m here to remind you that this is your life. Your journey. Divorce is…
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Back to Single? 10 tips on how to move forward gracefully
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The breakup or divorce has happened and you’re back to being single. Remember, this is where you started so it’s not a completely foreign state. In this episode I share why taking some time out for yourself might make more sense than jumping into new relationship. take advantage of this alone time to learn from your past and leverage it for persona…
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It’s been reported that the divorce of Jeff and McKenzie Bezos cost $38 Billion. Online sites list fees for an uncontested divorce as low as $159, but the average cost of a divorce in the United States is approximately $17,500. If you are on the brink of a divorce, now is a good time to get your financial house in order. In this episode, I share ho…
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It’s not uncommon for people to take two years to move through the grieving process after a divorce. Even individuals who are happy about getting divorced, have an adjustment period that could be, at best, unpredictable emotionally. What if you could use grace to overcome the divorce process? What if you could learn to embrace where you are in your…
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I don’t know of anyone who, as a child, fantasized about what they would wear to their divorce. I feel safe in saying, no one enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. Still, divorce is a reality that many couples face. And the divorce rate is getting higher… Not just in the United States. In this episode, I’ll share the countries wit…
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Perhaps you’ve spent years creating the family you dreamed about; maybe your marriage was still in the honeymoon phase, either way it's now falling apart. The hurt is deep and your friends may not understand the pain you're going through. With divorce comes a feeling of grief, despair, and fear about your future. Your marriage may be over, but your…
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There is value in reviewing the previous year, the end of a marriage, relationship, or job when you do it with clarity, honesty, and acceptance. Get clear about what happened. Be honest about your role in what happened. Accept that it is the past, and while you cannot change the past, there are two things you can do: Learn from it and celebrate it!…
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The Power and Blessing of Personal Boundaries
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Personal boundaries are important for several reasons. If you’ve been through a divorce, you may realize that your ability to set personal boundaries could use some work. Boundaries serve as barriers to protect your self-esteem. They are also tools for establishing limits with others and communicating that you won’t tolerate certain behaviors. Thos…
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How You Can Re-Claim Your Life by Living Consciously
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Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions? You get up, go to work, come home, have dinner, watch television, and go to bed. The next day, the routine starts all over again. I this episode of Divorce is Not a Destination; I share how living consciously is about regaining control over your life. Instead of doing things on autom…
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Bring Peace Into Your Life by Learning to Let Go Of Regret Ep11/S2
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If you’ve gone through or are going through a divorce, feeling sorry, sad, or disappointed over something you did or didn’t do, could leave you experiencing regret. Regret can weigh you down and become such a focus in your life that you’re unable to identify the many accomplishments you’ve achieved. If it were up to us, we’d all live regret-free li…
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How Delayed Gratification Can Make You Happier and More Successful
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Going through a difficult time like divorce can leave you feeling like you DESERVE immediate gratification. In this episode, I urge you to RESIST the temptation Learning to delay gratification can make you happier and more successful professionally and personally . Self-discipline can yield great results! Throughout your life, you're likely to spen…
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Creating New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
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Divorce brings major changes into your family life. One of those changes is how you choose to celebrate the holidays. Most families hold onto some of their old traditions while introducing some new ones. What’s most important, is for you to be intentional about how you celebrate the holidays. If you're looking to create a smooth transition to new h…
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4 Fulfilling Activities Designed to Expand Your Horizons
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Have you ever felt like you’ve been missing something that could make your life more fulfilling? Perhaps you're yearning to expand your horizons and reach for something beyond the scope of what you know today. In this episode of Divorce is Not a Destination™ Dr Lisa shares four activities that can make a marked difference in helping you find a sens…
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Don’t Let Your Divorce Ruin Your Holidays
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Are you about to have your first holiday after being divorced? If so, it’s natural to feel sad and even lonely. However, wouldn’t you like to overcome these feelings and have a special holiday that warms your heart? in this episode, I share tips to help you create beautiful new memories that can make your holiday joyful. Changing your focus will gi…
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9 Secrets to Living Your Life More Meaningfully
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Episode #6 |S2 – 9 Secrets to Living Your Life More Meaningfully November 10th The hustle and bustle of daily life can sweep us away from what really means the most to us. It’s up to each of us to figure out how to live a personally fulfilling life. Although much of your life is shared with others, you can still carve out your own space for a rich,…
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8 Strategies to Help You Find Your Happy After Grief
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Unfortunately, grief is as much a part of life as happiness. You can’t have light without darkness. Happiness doesn’t exist without grief. Grief can have a strong negative impact on your life. You may start to neglect those that are close to you and still need your attention and love. Your work and even your health can suffer. In this episode of Di…
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3 Simple Ways to Make Joy a Part of Your Daily Routine
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Episode #4 |S2 – 3 Simple Ways to Make Joy a Part of Your Daily Routine Thursday, October 27, 2022 Most of us live busy lives. Often, we're so busy juggling tasks and responsibilities that we forget to take the time to do the things that bring us Joy. Unfortunately, a lack of joy in your daily life can lead to unhappiness, and it can even have long…
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In our consumer-driven world, we see that the “next best thing” is on the market literally every day. I’m here to share a fascinating fact: You already have everything you need. It may be difficult for you to embrace this if you’ve grown accustomed to identifying everything you feel you need or don’t have. I’m Dr. Lisa Summerour and In this episode…
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7 Tips to Help You Heal After Your Divorce
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It’s a process. Yeah, you’ve heard it but when you’re living it the process can feel like hell. In this episode of DIAND, I share tips that can help you start or continue to move through the healing process. It’s an individual journey but you don’t have to go through it alone. In this episode, we get some great advice and a few laughs from my audie…
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How to Move from Angry at Your Ex to Loving What’s Next
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I get it. You're pissed. You're hurt. You considered making a voodoo doll and decided against it because you didn’t want evidence of just how angry you were. And, you know this isn’t a healthy space to live in indefinitely. In this episode, I share steps you can take to move from being angry at your ex – to loving what’s next. Even if you aren’t su…
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You are at a point in your marriage where you realize that a divorce is likely. How do you prepare yourself? Can you prepare yourself? I’m Dr. Lisa Summerour and In this episode of Divorce is Not a Destination, I share tips and suggestions designed to help you prepare for divorce when it’s the last option on the table. I’ve been there and I know th…
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When you find yourself overwhelmed and you feel like you’re drowning in anxiety, it’s not uncommon to want to leap into action and do something quickly to fix things. But is that really the best solution? I’m Dr. Lisa Summerour and on this episode of Divorce is Not a destination, I highlight the value of learning to be still … or practicing the art…
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Ways to Travel Safe and Smart When Traveling Alone
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Today's show is all about traveling Smart and Safe when traveling alone. Even if you’re not planning on traveling alone, you’re going to want to take notes to catch all the amazing tips me and my guests share. If you’ve been reluctant to travel alone after your divorce, this show might be just what you need to start planning your first solo getaway…
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It's the Little Things that Make a Difference - DINAD Ep5
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We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s the little things that make a difference,” but have you ever thought about putting that concept to daily use? “A friend pointed out that I do a lot of small things throughout the day that help me feel good,” about being ME. While this is beneficial to all of us, I really want those of you have are struggling after g…
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Glen Henry @beleafmel "Beleaf in Fatherhood" DINAD #4
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A loving husband and devoted dad to four beautiful children, Glen Henry has shared his passion for fatherhood with iconic broadcasters like Oprah Winfrey and Steve Harvey, and on the acclaimed Apple TV+ documentary Dads. Now it’s your turn to chat with him live when he joins Dr. Lisa Summerour for a heartwarming episode of Live Empowered on Firesid…
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Divorced More than Once? Don’t feel guilty – DINAD Ep#3
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Welcome to Episode 3 of Divorce is Not a Destination Series. I’m a divorcee and your host – Dr. Lisa Summerour. I know from personal experience that Divorce can bring on a host of emotions. Being divorced more than once, well – just imagine those emotions being supersized. The shame, embarrassment, and guilt can be unbearable and detrimental to a p…
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Author Sherrie Morrison, "How to Find Love in a Prickly Pear World" DINAD E#2
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Hello and welcome to episode 2 of the Live Empowered series Divorce is Not a Destination. Come here for all things divorce and beyond. I'm Dr. Lisa Summerour and in this episode I chat with first time author of the book “Finding True love in a prickly pear world” – she’s inspired by God and her name is Sherrie Morrison. Sherrie says it best - Being…
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"Attached: are you anxious, avoidant, or secure?" Book Review - DINAD Ep1
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Welcome to the first episode of Divorce is Not a Destination(tm). Divorce is not a Destination (DINAD) will focus on relationships. I wasn't always comfortable talking about the fact that I’ve been married and divorced more than once. Then, I learned there were others with similar stories who would live more empowered lives if they could free thems…
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Welcome to Divorce is Not a Destination, the podcast for women ready to live dynamically after divorce. Dynamically means you at your Positive Innovative and Energetic Best. Together we will examine what we’re feeling and often don't share about how our divorces impacted us. I’m your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour, founder of the Live Empowered Institute…
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Pink Flowers, LGBTQIA, Artist and Pleasure Activist - Live Empowered Ep11
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Hello and get ready for a treat in Episode 11 of Live Empowered. I’m your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour. This week you will hear meet artist, pleasure activist, healer, and educator Pink Flowers Pink and I discuss trickster techniques she uses to help people question social norms about race, class, and gender. Pink also shares the benefits of using anci…
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Anita Prendergast, "Confessions of The Good Mom" - Live Empowered Ep10
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In episode 10 of Live Empowered, I had the pleasure of speaking with licensed relationship coach, mental health strategist, and author of Confessions of The Good Mom” Ms. Anita Prendergast. In this episode, Anita tells how her book “Confessions of The Good Mom” came to be, and she shares some golden takeaways and some relaxation techniques. And for…
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Director and Registered Nurse, Robyn Roots - Live Empowered Ep9
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This is episode number 9 of “Live Empowered” with me, your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour. My guest is Robyn Roots. Robyn is a Registered Nurse, Writer, and Producer. She’s also the Director of the award-winning film “2020 Year of the Nurse.” a documentary giving voice to medical practitioners of color as they worked through COVID-19 and black lives matt…
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CoActive Coach, Kath Schnorr - Live Empowered Ep8
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Welcome to Live Empowered with me, your host, Dr. Lisa Summerour . . . Episode #8 is my do-over where you get to spend more time with my guest Kath Schnorr . . Kath is a certified professional co-active coach, author, and keynote speaker who combines her professional engineering background with her certified coach Training and life experiences …. t…
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Charlotte Van Horne, CEO Black Expats in Panama - Live Empowered Ep7
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Welcome to Episode 7 of Live Empowered with me, Dr. Lisa Summerour – this week I’m excited to speak with my guest and Sistah Jersey Girl – Charlotte Van Horn. In this episode Charlotte shares how believing in herself and trusting in God has taken her from a drug addiction to being an international voice of inspiration and encouragement in her role …
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The Vancurts, Faith, Family and Music - Live Empowered Ep6
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Vancurt is the multi-talented husband and wife team of Curtis and Vanetta Thompson. With an unbelievable number of decades in the music industry they have worked with artists like Michale Jackson, Ray Charles, Chante More, and BeBe Winans. These days you can find them at home in their recording studio collaborating on music designed to add value to…
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Why We Love Cruises! - Live Empowered Ep4
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Our family takes amazing vacations and most of them are on theme cruises. We've traveled with groups from eleven or twelve to twenty-seven! We've managed to have great vacations without leaving anyone behind. Cruises have a lot to offer. Listen as me and a few family members share what it is about cruises that has had us take ten in the past twelve…
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