Ever wondered how your favorite clothing brands actually work behind the scenes? How are clothes even designed and made? Make the Dot co-founders Emilie Ho and Theren Moodley talk with designers behind the most well known brands and design institutions to get to know the humans behind the garments. Tune in to go deep, with topics covering hopes, dreams, creativity, and work nightmares.
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A Resilience Project is a podcast inspired by the complex, raw, and sometimes messy experience of what it means to be human. It is impossible to navigate this world without adversity. Through our guests' stories we will discover key elements that can move us from surviving to thriving. Together we can build a story of resilience.
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The Strange on Purpose Podcast tells the stories of professionals shattering the glass ceilings of culture and shows young professionals what happens when you are authentically you, 100% of the time. Highlighting creatives in sports, apparel, lifestyle and beyond, the show aims to connect creatives everywhere to professionals that can help guide them in their individual journey.
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Designing the viral Nike jacket that took China by storm | Jonathan de Lagarde | Makers of Fashion
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Summary Jonathan de Lagarde, a fashion industry veteran, shares his journey and experiences working in various countries and brands. Jonathan discusses his experiences working in the fashion industry, including his time at Nike, running his own brand, and working for celebrity brands. He shares his proudest moments and advises young designers to ta…
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117: The Podcast Team - Leaving While We Are Still Having Fun
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Send us a text What a ride! In this final episode of A Resilience Project, we celebrate the incredible journey of the past 3 ½ years. The stories of remarkable resilience, overcoming, healing and discovering one’s strength. As individuals around the world held space for these stories and found comfort in realizing they too can bounce back even stro…
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Designing the signature back pocket for Gap jeans | Sunnie Lee (Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, DKNY, Victorinox)
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Summary Sunnie Lee, a seasoned fashion design director and digital fashion creator, shares her journey in the fashion industry. She recalls a memorable moment when her back pocket design became synonymous with the brand and discusses the challenges of maintaining quality control in a complex fashion pipeline. We Covered The fashion industry require…
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Fashion Myths Busted | Andrea Skillings (Academy of Art University & LIM College)
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Summary In this episode, Emilie Ho and Theren Moodley interview Andrea Skillings, a fashion industry professional and academic. They discuss the misconceptions of the fashion industry, the gap between pop culture and reality, and the challenges faced by designers. They also explore the role of academia in preparing students for the industry and the…
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116: Sarah de Lagarde - When Hiding Is More Harmful
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what courage, strength, or fortitude you might have if faced with a life-changing adversity? This week’s guest, Sarah de Lagarde, faced such a challenge in 2022 when an accident on the London Underground that resulted in her becoming a double amputee. Sharing the intimate thoughts and emotions she experienced d…
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From Barbie Clothes to Activewear | Mikelle Drew (Champion, J.Crew, FIT & 383 Design Studio)
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SummaryMikelle Drew-Pellum, a well-respected professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and founder of 383 Design Studio, shares her fashion journey and insights into the industry. She discusses her early passion for making clothes for Barbies, her decision to pursue fashion design in college, and the challenges and rewards of working in acti…
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115: J.R. Martinez - Full of Heart: A Story Of Survival, Strength & Spirit
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Send us a text Can Life's Greatest Adversities Become Our Strongest Triumphs? In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of J.R. Martinez, a true testament to turning life's greatest adversities into powerful and inspiring narratives. J.R. Martinez, a former U.S. Army soldier, will not forget the harrowing roadside bomb explosion that left…
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114: Patricia Morgan - Love Her As She Is – A Mother’s Journey With FASD
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Send us a text What does it take to transform life's most challenging seasons into a story of hope and inspiration? In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Patricia Morgan, author of "Love Her as She Is." Patricia's story is a testament to the unpredictable, heartwarming, and often heartbreaking journey of motherhood. When Patri…
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113: Cindy Thompson - Resilience For Change Makers
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Send us a text “You're not focused enough unless you're mourning some of the things you're saying no to." When Cindy first read these poignant words from James Clear, it felt like they were written just for her. For 30 years, Cindy has helped folks grow, heal, and reach for their potential as a clinical counsellor, executive coach and host of A Res…
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112: Lewellyn Melnyk - Roots & Resilience: Cultivating Mental Health in Agriculture
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Send us a text Have you ever stopped to consider the emotional toll on those who are committed to the unique lifestyle of farming and the agriculture industry? In this episode we are digging deep into the roots of mental health challenges in the field of agriculture and the families impacted by this lifestyle. Our guest, Lewellyn Melnyk, plants see…
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111: Janet Applefield - Becoming Janet... Finding Myself In The Holocaust
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Janet Applefield, whose journey through adversity began during the invasion of Poland in 1939. Separated from her parents at the age of 7 during the upheaval of the Holocaust, Janet endured years of uncertainty and danger, learning the necessity of silence to protect her cultur…
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Send us a text Ever since she was two years old, Debra Atlas felt like she was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until later in life that she was treated for depression – a diagnosis that has brought her tremendous insight, empathy, and strength. As an environmental journalist, author, professional speaker, blogger and workshop leader, Debra is widel…
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109: Jocelyn Dettloff - A New Way Of Living
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of embracing life fully, even amidst challenges. Our guest, Jocelyn Dettloff, shares her remarkable journey from adventurous escapades to unexpected setbacks and the resilience that emerged. Jocelyn, author of "It Rained in the Desert," exemplifies living without regret by follo…
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108: Breanna Thompson & Claire Miller - It's Not Bad, Just Different
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Send us a text In this compelling episode of A Resilience Project podcast, Cindy Thompson engages in a rich conversation with her daughter, Breanna Thompson, a counselor, and Claire Miller, a youth pastor and social worker both serving as missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya. This episode delves into their experiences of living and working in a foreign c…
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107: Brandi Cox - Breaking Intergenerational Patterns
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Send us a text Brace yourself for a powerful narrative that explores pivotal moments in the life of author Brandi Cox. On the heels of her newly released memoir "In Better Hands," Brandi reflects on her formative years shaped by sorrow, growth, and overcoming. As her remarkable story unfolds, Brandi recalls one pivotal, traumatic day that could hav…
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Jream Henderson and Britney Hand of NinetyNine products join me for the 206th episode of Strange on Purpose to talk about all things NinetyNine. From their latest creations to their creative pursuits, y'all are not trying to miss this one!By Izzy Lugo
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106: Dr. Justin Kennedy - Suffer Skillfully
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Send us a text In his late twenties, Justin’s life changed when he was hit by a car on his newly purchased Vespa—while on the way to buy a helmet. Initially, as Justin recovered from his coma, he was unable to talk and had limited mobility. Yet Justin has learned to live with the internal scars and physical manifestations of a traumatic brain injur…
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Operating at the intersection of sport, music + fashion, Tara has 10+ years of experience working with major brands developing creative strategies, brokering talent partnerships + executing national campaigns. As an independent talent manager, she has delivered $5 million in partnerships for various independent creatives such as Lyrical Lemonade, H…
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105: Bayley Russell - Plan The Event, Not The Outcome
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Send us a text As a child, Bayley Russell would sit with her grandfather as he told her about Mt. Everest—its marvel and majesty, its terrifying danger, its haunting call to adventure-seeking climbers. Years ago, Bayley was finally able to see Nepal for herself on a mission trip. She fell in love with the people, culture, and breathtaking landscape…
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104: Debbie McCulloch - Facing Loss and Finding Light
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Send us a text In this poignant episode of A Resilience Project, Cindy Thompson welcomes Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and host of the podcast "Older & Bolder." Drawing from personal tragedy, Debbie discusses the traumatic loss of her youngest sister to homicide, an unsolved case that continues to haunt her family. Delving into the lasting…
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103: Cindy Thompson - What Is Going Well?
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Send us a text Have you noticed how easy it is to focus on the adversities or inconveniences in your day? If you are someone who feels like the world is against you, or that nothing ever seems to go your way you are not alone. In a world saturated with negative news and overwhelming events, it is easy to succumb to a mindset that constantly anticip…
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102: Cindy Thompson - When Finding Purpose Lights A Spark
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Send us a text Why is finding our purpose in life so important to our wellbeing? If we are not clear on what fulfills us, we might find ourselves wandering through life feeling empty and unmotivated. Once we click into our purpose and meaning, we discover what truly fills our cup. In this episode, Cindy Thompson, host of A Resilience Project is the…
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101: Carla Flegel - And Then......This Happened
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Send us a text Can you recall the last time you had a long stretch of challenges, back-to-back with no end in sight? When this happens, do you find yourself wondering” why me?” It is natural to feel like this season will never end, and it is especially difficult to recognize the opportunities hidden within the adversity. The good news? When life is…
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100: Dr. Susan Biali Haas - The Resilient Life
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Send us a text How can you live with resilience and well-being in a world filled with stress, fear, and endless demands? Dr. Susan Biali Haas is here to show us it’s possible to break the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion using simple, science-based shifts that restore joy, health, and meaning to your work and life. An award-winning medical doctor,…
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99: Jenny & Sophia Kierstead - We Are All Warriors & Heroes
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Send us a text If you reflect on some of the major adversities in life, who are the people who picked you up and encouraged you to carry on? Whether it is friends, family or significant other, having someone walk you through is critical for bouncing back. But what if it isn’t easy to connect with others? Amid the early challenges of the COVID-19 pa…
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98: Dr. Marie Helene Pelletier - The Resilience Plan
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Send us a text Do you have a first aid kit tucked away in your car or home? Have you ever purchased insurance of some kind? Or created a plan in case of an emergency? For many of us, we don’t think twice about preparing for disasters. But how often do we think about building our own personal resilience plan to weather times of uncertainty, chaos, o…
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97: Julia Somody - Strategies For Sustainable Well-being
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Send us a text Does it feel like an increased number of people around you are experiencing burnout? Since the start of the pandemic, burnout levels have been increasing across all levels of organizations. At the end of 2022, the data showed that 33% of Canadians reported feeling burned out, while that number doubled among workers in healthcare. Why…
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96: Erin Beaudoin - You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup
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Send us a text When you have a really challenging day at work, what helps you through? What if that really hard day turns into several hard days in a row or even months? What would motivate you stay committed to the job and show up fully? In 2020 while the world was reeling from the pandemic, COVID-19 was also sweeping through Vancouver Island, tar…
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95: Taryn Nergaard - Naturally Resilient...Neurodiversity
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Send us a text A diagnosis can change everything. For Taryn Nergaard, hers was the missing piece to her lifelong story of struggle and resilience. After being diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life, Taryn felt like she could finally stop wearing the masks she’d always hidden behind and begin a new journey toward authenticity, self-compassion,…
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94: Joanne Greene - Lessons That Happen By Accident
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Send us a text As a high achiever, Joanne Greene would suggest she spent most of her life needing to be in control. Finding value in productivity, and perfection over vulnerability, she preferred to be in the driver’s seat. It wasn’t until Joanne was in a fluke accident, sustaining severe injuries that she discovered her true power. Joanne never bo…
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Send us a text How can we re-calibrate our connection with others? What role do relationships play in our well-being—and our resilience? Dr. Jody Carrington’s reverence for connection is deeply embedded in her work as a psychologist, best-selling author, and public speaker. In her book, Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World, Dr. Jody s…
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Originally from Ponce, Pedro thought his life was going to be full of engineering work for the rest of his life. That was until a conversation with a former professor and a crazy set of events changed his life forever. From Ponce to Crocs, this is the story of Pedro Rodriguez.By Izzy Lugo
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92: Colleen Jones - A Game That Taught Me About Life
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Send us a text Can you recall a time when you witnessed the remarkable achievements and success of someone and considered them to be fortunate, blessed, or lucky? If we want to find the true essence of one's success, we might take a closer look at the habits, discipline and fortitude that were the pillars of resilience. Colleen Jones has a list of …
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Send us a text As a two-time melanoma cancer survivor, Lorie knows the challenges of navigating the choppy waters of life all too well. After her experience with cancer and recovery, Lorie set sail on a new voyage and became a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, helping her clients build resilience through their own storms. Speaking with …
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Jonathan de Lagarde of LITA by Ciara & Good Man Brand
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Diadora, Nike, Fila and more. Jonathan de Lagarde dives deep into his career journey to date and how it's shaped him in working with the likes of Ciara and Russell Wilson.By Izzy Lugo
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Send us a text Many of us understand that being involved with sports has several benefits, but how does it grow our Resilience? Ask anyone who played or continues to be involved with sports, and they will likely tell you some of their best connections and long-time friendships originated from playing on a team. Aside from growing our community, lea…
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Send us a text Welcoming a child into the world is a monumental moment in a parent’s life. But for Nikki Holekamp and her husband, amidst the joy and celebration of her son’s birth, it was also a time of heartache, confusion, and fear. Their son Asher was born with Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare genetic condition. One in a million people wi…
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88: Arjuna George - Burnt Around The Edges
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Send us a text Have you noticed that sometimes the very thing that lights us up can become the very thing that can burn us out? After a long career as a first responder in his hometown community of Salt Spring Island, Arjuna George was on a silent yet destructive path to burnout. In this inspiring podcast episode, a retired firefighter and author, …
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From architect school to pumping gas. Sarmad Marzuq left a promising career that didn't fit his view on how he saw his life. Little did he know that he'd be designing shoes for KITH, ALD, and other New Balance collaborators a year from pumping gas. Committed to sharing his journey with young creatives, Sarmad jumps on the show to talk about his jou…
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87: Raycine Spence - Falling Apart So We Can Fall Together
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Send us a text What does it take to heal a broken body and a broken heart at the same time? Raycine Spence has learned first-hand that life as we know it can fall apart and become unrecognizable. Life can push us to the point where we feel we might break. When we feel broken, what does it take to put things back together? Sometimes this is where we…
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Send us a text When Rob Volpe was bullied in school, he wielded a powerful weapon in return: empathy. He didn’t know it at the time, but that was the early beginning of a lifetime–and eventually, a career—in pursuit of bringing more empathy and compassion into our relationships to enrich our world. Rob, an astute observer of life, thought leader, a…
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85: Leesa Vreugde - Everyone Has Their Tribal Story
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Send us a text Have you noticed that some people seem to have an inner strength and determination for getting through tough times? Do you ever wonder how they came to be that way? We know that early adversity in our development such as divorce, addictions, mental health concerns or loss, all have an impact on how we navigate this thing called life.…
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84: Tim Ringgold - Adversity Is The Instructor
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Send us a text Imagine surviving the murder of your 5 friends and facing addiction head-on, only to realize these hardships were preparing you for an even greater adversity. My guest Tim Ringgold is a TEDx speaker, author, and owner of Sonic Divinity Music therapy. Having studied the healing elements of music in preterm and childbirth experiences, …
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Send us a text Have you noticed that others recognize and value your gifts more than you do? What if it was possible to tame that negative gremlin that sabotages your well-being? What story might evolve and replace the old beliefs that are no longer serving you? Carrie Scollon knows all too well what that inner critic can sound like, and the ways i…
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82: Corliss Rassyle - One Decision Can Change Your Life
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Send us a text Can one decision change everything? It did for Corliss. After her career and marriage fell apart, Corliss took one step that changed the course of her life for good. In this episode, Corliss tells her inspiring story of what it took to pull herself out of one of the most discouraging seasons in her life. She shares tangible ways we c…
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How the past influences your future with Ricardo Emmanuel
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Today we're joined by Ricardo Emmanuel, a DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and more. He gives us insight into his creative endeavors including a project with Sean Wotherspoon at Coachella with Adidas. He's worked with brands such as Nike/Jordan, Footlocker, Merit, Usher, Instagram/meta, Adidas, Reebok, Calvin Klein! Check him out on Instagram: https…
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81: Cindy Thompson - Resilience For Change Makers
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Send us a text How many of you make new year’s resolutions? If you do, how successful are you at keeping that commitment to yourself? According to statistics 9-12% of people keep their new year’s resolutions, while one out of four people will quit their new year’s resolution before the end of January. If you believe you are one of those statistics,…
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In the 200th episode of the Strange on Purpose Podcast, Chloe Mann and Aundre Gray of Reebok join us to talk about the latest Human Rights Now capsule from Reebok. The Human Rights Now! collection is a long-term product platform designed to fuel the brand’s mission to inspire human rights and human movement. The Human Rights Now! platform is just o…
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Send us a text What have you done lately that completely terrified you? When you get out of your comfort zone how vulnerable do you feel? As we celebrate our two-year anniversary, I reflect on the most vulnerable thing I have done in years (maybe ever). In doing so, we are bringing back episode 01 with New York Times Best-Selling author Bob Goff. S…
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Send us a text What is one strategy that is sure to cultivate Resilience? Highlighting one of the most valuable practices that is proven to sustain, encourage and lift human spirits this episode dials inro the magic that happens when people help people. Wrapping up our series of three episodes with a big bow, Jody Luke, Executive Director of “Love …
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