Best Kyra Simone Podcasts (2024)

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Maryam Pugh & Tayyib Smith + Sam Katz 39:29

8M ago39:29

39:29

When thinking about Maryam Pugh, Tayyib Smith and Sam Katz, we think accomplished visionaries. First up, the revolution may not be televised but it will be featured thanks to Philadelphia Printworks founder, Maryam Pugh. Her mission to promotes social justice just got bigger since being featured in Target stores. This powerful partnership aims to a…

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Kyra Knox & Lady Alma 26:38

10M ago26:38

26:38

Kyra Knox and Lady Alma are two dope ladies using their voices in different ways. Kyra is using her directing voice to make sure Philly’s basketball courts stay safe. Her passion for the arts created a project that Philly needs: the documentary Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia. The documentary discusses the impact of gun violence in city and highl…

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Alejandro Bedoya & GoGo Morrow 28:56

10M ago28:56

28:56

Two people that are the voices of Philadelphia: Alejandro Bedoya and GoGo Morrow. First up, Alejandro is not just the Philadelphia Union’s team captain, but also a passionate advocate to end gun violence. He’s also on the board of Live Work Philadelphia whose mission is to grow and diversify the middle-income population in the City of Philadelphia.…

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Khemist + Alisha Miranda 27:36

10M ago27:36

27:36

Music and food on your mind? Khemist and Alisha Miranda are about to help sooth your musical and culinary requests. Philly is home to some of the greatest MCs and to add to the list we have Khemist. He’s a teacher, an academic and multi-instrumentalist who has released several studio albums and mixtapes. And now Khemist is working with organization…

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Meeka Johnson & Rene Melendez 29:27

11M ago29:27

29:27

Philly loves options and that’s what Meeka Johnson and Rene Melendez are serving. Johnson has done it all. She's known in Philly for her sense of fashion innovation. She's put in decades of work as a fashion stylist and consultant. And she's even created her own fashion-forward clothing line. But now we are obsessed with her All Black Everything Po…

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Chad Williams & Jamila Robinson 43:59

11M ago43:59

43:59

It’s the Oscars of food and we have Chad Williams and Jamila Robison talking all things culinary. It was 10 years ago when his now wife Hanna Williams introduced the thought to Chad to buy the Rittenhouse Square staple Friday Saturday Sunday. Two years into the gig and right before the opening, Chad and Hanna would make their commitment to each oth…

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Live from BlackStar Film Festival with Simone Holland 29:17

12M ago29:17

29:17

Love + Grit celebrates all things Philly and the BlackStar Film Festival was full of Philly legends and up-and-comers including Emmy Award winner and Mural Arts Philadelphia Black Artists fellow Simone Holland. Simone initially came to the film festival as a cinematographer for another BlackStar Fellow project and returned a second time as a fellow…

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Freeway & Julian King 25:27

1y ago25:27

25:27

Philadelphia’s music scene has produced some of the most notable acts in hip-hop and R&B. Case in point Freeway and Julian King. This year, Freeway is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album: Philadelphia Freeway. He’s also using his platform to better his life as a spokesperson and health ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation a…

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Justin Coleman & Dionicio Jimenez 26:50

1y ago26:50

26:50

It’s not that our hosts are always hungry, it’s that we have dope people like Justin Coleman and Dionicio Jimenez! Coleman's Bake’n Bacon food truck stepped on the scene in 2019 and has continued to meet his challenge of twisting bacon into all kinds of delicious goodness - like a bacon beer. And soon you’ll get to enjoy Justin’s new brick and mort…

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Nikisha Bailey & Denice Frohman 32:18

1y ago32:18

32:18

Nikisha Bailey and Denice Frohman are two women taking arts and culture to new levels. Bailey wakes up every day and finds time to work on two things she loves: coffee and music! She’s a music executive who was named a 2x Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Player and owner of Win Win Coffee Bar, a brand handpicked by Goldman Sachs to be a featured vendor …

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Live from the Roots Picnic with Tina Dixon Spence, Shanti Mayers, Tom Davis and Kimberly McGlonn 13:37

1y ago13:37

13:37

The Roots Picnic was loaded with legends and Black-owned businesses! Creative ambassadors Tina Dixon Spence, Shanti Mayers, Thomas (Tom) Davis and Kimberly McGlonn join Justin and Laiya for Philly trivia live on the Roots Picnic podcast stage. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we had to ask questions around Philly’s musical influences. C…

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VINCINT, Dyana Williams & Charisse McGill (Best of Love + Grit) 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

We’re listening back at some of our favorite interviews and this week we have three dope guests: VINCINT, Dyana Williams and Charisse McGill! First up we’re celebrating Pride with VINCINT. You know him from the hit show The Four and hearing his voice in the theme song of Queer Eye that was based in Philadelphia. We’re also celebrating Dyana William…

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Ellen Yin & Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon (Best of Love + Grit) 21:21

1y ago21:21

21:21

We’re listening back at some of our favorite interviews and this week we have Ellen Yin and Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon! Ellen Yin’s name is synonymous with the hospitality industry. She recently celebrated 25 years of Fork, one of her many restaurants under the High Street Hospitality Group ownership. Ellen is also up for Outstanding Restaurateur in…

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Roberto Lugo & Questlove (Best of Love + Grit) 1:07:32

1y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

We’re listening back at some of our favorite episodes and this week we have Questlove and Roberto Lugo! Did you know Roberto Lugo, born in the Kensington neighborhood of Philly, has been featured in museums across the country including the Metropolitan Museum of Art? He’s also behind the Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter mural right outside the Clay St…

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Black Men Run Philadelphia & James Jones 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

James Jones, Lawrence Harrington and George Morse are representing Philly locally and nationally. First up, Harrington and Morse, both captains of the local Black Men Run chapter, explain the ins and outs of one of Philly's favorite running clubs which has been making its mark on the streets and communities of Philadelphia for over a decade. Howeve…

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Kimberly McGlonn & Jill Scott 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

32:14

Kimberly McGlonn and Jill Scott are two Philly queens making great moves in the “City of Sisterly Affection.” Black Ivy Thrift Store is an innovative shoppable museum that honors our past. You may remember McGlonn from her activism work and especially for her super dope store, Grant Blvd. McGlonn returns to the Love + Grit podcast to talk about her…

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Victor Tejada & Samantha Smith 21:30

1+ y ago21:30

21:30

Do what you love...that’s what Victor Tejada and Samantha Smith do. Tejada is improving small businesses through Delivery Guys, his food-delivery business. Launched during the pandemic, Tejada and his start-up have since been able to offer drivers significantly more opportunities, help small business owners keep more profit and employ drivers in th…

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DJ Jazzy Jeff 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

Although he needs no introduction, DJ Jazzy Jeff “The Magnificent” is one of the most legendary artists to come out of Philadelphia becoming the first hip-hop recording to win a Grammy for best rap performance. DJ Jazzy Jeff is also one of the first hip-hop artists to take over our television screens. But there’s so much more to one of our favorite…

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King Saladeen & Tiffani Barbour 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

25:47

King Saladeen and Tiffani Barbour are taking Philadelphia’s arts & culture scene to the screen and Broadway! Self-taught and world-renowned visual artist King Saladeen not only recently worked on artwork for Netflix's ‘You People,’ but has also collaborated with the New York Stock Exchange, Neiman Marcus and much more! Also, the 1776 musical is lau…

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Adam Blackstone 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

Love + Grit is celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop and continuing to tell Philly's most phenomenal stories. Musical mastermind Adam Blackstone joins the Love + Grit family for many reasons. To name a few: he is the reason many performers (Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, among others) are your favorite live show artist, he is the reason that you are still t…

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Kevin Parker & Dope Botanicals 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

37:53

Kevin Parker and Nakia and Taahirah Stith are three incredible Philadelphians walking the runway on this episode. Parker, a model turned designer, tells his story of how he created one of the country’s biggest fashion movements, Philly Fashion Week. The goal of the event, which has featured over 75 international brands and 1,000 local designers, wa…

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Rich Medina & Chef Kurt Evans 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

We’re thankful for Rich Medina and Chef Kurt Evans promoting Philly’s most celebrated traits: arts and activism. International and legendary DJ Rich Medina shares with us his history expressing his heart, soul and activism through music for the last 30 years. Medina also provides the details surrounding Art Basel in Miami, why it’s important for th…

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Chef Tonii Hicks & Steven CW Taylor 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

Chef Tonii Hicks and Steven CW Taylor are innovators and history makers. Hicks has worked in some of Philly’s most prestigious kitchens such as SOUTH and High Street Philly, and she’s also an activist, advocating for farm-fresh food in low-income communities. Most recently, Hicks was named a James Beard Foundation Fellow, enabling her to participat…

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Lori Lindsey + Khoran Horn 25:31

2y ago25:31

25:31

Lori Lindsey and Khoran Horn might make you say, “Hey! I know them from TV!” Lindsey, a former United States women's national soccer team(USWNST) player and sports commentator, discusses her advocacy work for equal pay in sports and rights for trans athletes. She also dishes on the excitement about the FIFA World Cup™ coming to Philadelphia in 2026…

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Shannon Maldonado & Radhi Fernandez 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

This episode is bringing the heat. Shannon Maldonado returns to the podcast to fill us in on what’s new at Yowie and the biggest news in her life. Hint: it involves her opening a boutique hotel on South Street. Next up, Radhi Fernandez, owner of the Faiya Company, discusses how he got started with his hot sauce, his love for Philly and how Philly l…

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Chef Montana & Chef Ja’mir + Zakia Blain 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

Food and fashion mix well in this episode. Just ask Chef Montana Houston, Chef Ja’mir Wimberly-Cole and Zakia Blain. First up, two of the hottest new chefs, both under 30, recently opened Rittenhouse Square’s Restaurant Aleksander. They’re putting their own spin on an American menu with Eastern European influences that pay homage to the culture and…

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Two Robbers Seltzer Co. & Julieta Zavala 21:16

2y ago21:16

21:16

Vikram and Vivek Nayar and Julieta Zavala are people we can rely on to talk about drinks and fashion! The Nayar twins, Two Robbers Seltzer Co. owners and founders, have lived all over the world, from New York City to New Delhi, but they decided to launch their brand of hard seltzers right here in Philly, because they believed it would be more inter…

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Bilal Motley & Chef Amanda Shulman 30:10

2y ago30:10

30:10

On this episode, we have filmmaker Bilal Motley and chef Amanda Shulman. Motley's short animated film Quarantine Kids was an official selection at this year’s BlackStar Film Festival. Co-directed by his then 9-year-old daughter Bria, the film tells the courageous story of Bria's struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic. The film garnered the duo our …

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FoodChasers’ Kitchen & Chef Hoon Rhee 36:12

2y ago36:12

36:12

We're taking you on a culinary journey with Dr. Maya, Dr. Kala Johnstone and Chef Hoon Rhee. Philly twins Dr. Maya and Dr. Kala began their careers as Philadelphia public school teachers, but soon felt the pull of their vision boards and decided to launch FoodChasers' Kitchen. Since opening in December 2021, they’ve cooked for memorable guests, inc…

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Darrell Alston & Camille Bell 30:17

2y ago30:17

30:17

Darrell Alston and Camille Bell are changing up the fashion and cosmetic industries respectively. Nationally recognized, Alston is the first Philadelphia brand designer to be carried in Footlocker with his company Bungee Oblečení. Bell is working to make everyone feel seen in the cosmetic world with her company Pound Cake. After seeing how a shade …

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Travis Wolfe, Jr. & Kareem Rosser 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

Philly is a city of champions, two of them being Travis Wolfe, Jr. and Kareem Rosser. Wolfe is a 16-year-old actor who’s been a show business veteran for a decade, starring in shows like Neighborhood and Grown-ish and most recently CBS’s Bob ❤️ Abishola. Next up, as an interscholastic polo champion, Rosser is everywhere including playing a major ro…

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Tiny Room for Elephants & Eric ”Bus Driver Doo” Lilley 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Yaya Horne, Damion Ward and Eric “Bus Driver Doo” Lilley are showing off Philly in different ways, but spreading the love as they do. Horne and Ward, co-founders of Tiny Room for Elephants, discuss how their month-long festival fuses the work of artists and musicians committed to creating unexpected works. The inspiration for this year's festival i…

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Brandi Nicole & Brannon Johnson 27:34

2y ago27:34

27:34

Brandi Nicole and Brannon Johnson are two Philadelphians that know health and wellness! Nicole is the founder of Hike + Heal, which is so much more than hiking. With wellness retreats, healing circles, Nicole shows folks a way to find peace of mind in the City of Brotherly Love. Up next, we have Philly native Johnson, an elite accomplished athlete …

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Live from the Roots Picnic with Suzann Christine, Gregory Corbin and Aja Graydon 19:30

2y ago19:30

19:30

Suzann Christine, Gregory Corbin and Aja Graydon test their Philly knowledge live at the Roots Picnic. How well do you know your Reading Terminal Market merchants? Remember when the first Roots Picnic took place? Corbin, community activist, poet and educator, joins Team Justin, and Graydon, the lady from Kindred the Family Soul, and Christine, R&B …

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Pink Sweat$ & Dyana Williams 34:38

2y ago34:38

34:38

Pink Sweat$ and Dyana Williams represent the past, present and future of music. And that future is looking bright thanks to singer/ songwriter Pink Sweat$. Born and raised in West Philly, Sweat$ discusses how inspired he is by love—something that’s apparent on his newest album Pink Moon. Up next, Dyana Williams, the mother of Black Music Month, mak…

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Siddiq Moore & Sofia Deleon 29:53

2y ago29:53

29:53

Siddiq Moore and Sofia Deleon are getting us in the mood for summertime with all their talk about water ice and street food. Siddiq of the eponymously named Siddiq’s Water Ice gives us the scoop about his shop being a community hub and his journey to owning two stores. And Deleon talks about how she brought her favorite childhood eats to Philly via…

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Ejay SoulGuide talks to Brittany Yes That's Right I Am A Witch 1:01:32

2y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Ejay SoulGuide talks to Brittany; Yes That's Right I Am A Witch. Brittney says it loud and says it proud she is a witch. Does that sound dramatic well it depends on your perspective and that is if you are not distracted by her magnificent Afro hair. She is funny engaging, seriously afrocentric and self ashored. We talked religion, God and the psych…

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Chef Kevin Cooper & DJ Diamond Kuts 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

Chef Kevin Cooper and DJ Diamond Kuts discuss the best of food and music. Chef Cooper is a three-time Food Network champion, winning ‘Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,’ ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ and ‘Cooks vs. Cons.’ He’s also launched one of Philly’s newest culinary offerings Succulent Imagination, a one-on-one cooking class, and will own and operate a Chic…

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Ambika Wauters Lady Of The Swan 1:10:36

2y ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Ejay SoulGuide Talks to Ambika Wauters Lady Of The Swan Ambika is an authors of 28 books and 4 decks of Oracle cards and we only scratched the surface on her spiritual path , because, her path is informed by many experiencecs. She is heavily infleunced in her view in the world by her experience of living in an African nation. What is her spiritual …

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Larry Miller & Mykey Cooper 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

30:36

Two of Philly’s sons, Larry Miller and Mykey Cooper, take to the mic to share their stories of perseverance and hard work. Miller discusses his journey from juvenile offender to president of Nike’s Jordan Brand, and his controversial book, Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom. Next, Cooper breaks down how as a teenager, he bala…

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Laurin Talese & Patty Jackson 25:52

2+ y ago25:52

25:52

Which women are considered to be the most powerful voices in Philadelphia? Laurin Talese and Patty Jackson are certainly contenders for this title. First up in this episode is Talese, a classically trained jazz singer who moved to Philly to further her vocal education and is the first cultural ambassador for American Music Abroad. The vice presiden…

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Slapgate At The Oscars What Is The Spiritual Imperative 1:04:28

2+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Slapgate At The Oscars What Is The Spiritual Imperative Out today SLAPGATE At The Oscars: What Is The Spiritual Imperative? Well last week was explosive for many with one celebrity #willsmith slapping #chrisrock because of what he said about #jadapinkettsmith. Could The Spiritual Café be silent in such bli…

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Ejay SoulGuide Chats to Kyra Simone The Earth-Tarian Karma isn't Real 47:12

2+ y ago47:12

47:12

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Kyra Simone The Earth-Tarian Karma isn't Real. This young lady exposes her heart so naturally as she shares her prespective on spirituality and how it works for her. Is there a need for karma or is there something else to be considered. This sparkling young star dust is flexible within her conviction, exci…

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Kate Scott & JL Jupiter 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

Two people changing the game in sports and food: Kate Scott and JL Jupiter. Scott is used to making history. She was the first woman to call a men’s basketball game at the Olympics and the first to call an NFL game on the radio. And now she comes to Philadelphia as the first female announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers. Next up is Jupiter, a first g…

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Sherrine Barrowes What To Do About Child Q 1:18:30

2+ y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Sherrine Barrowes What To Do About Child Q Sometimes when you decide to talk about one thing, but, you hit on another topic as a lead in and that lead ends up being the whole interview it is a indication that the spiritual café is organic. My guest today Sherrine Barrowes is a psychotherapist and the secon…

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Jena Harris & Terrill ”Ya Fav Trashman” Haigler 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

25:16

Terrill Haigler and Jena Harris are two people who are all about love and grit. Born out of the 2020 pandemic, the West Philly Bunny Hop is a food pantry created by Harris that now feeds more than 350 families each week. Next up is Haigler, known as Ya Fav Trashman on social media. He talks about how starting a job as a sanitation worker inspired h…

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Kayt Raymond Talks To Angels Part two 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

50:42

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Kayt Raymond Who Talks To Angels Part Two imagine this for a conversation when your boyfriends meets your parents for the first time. "Mum, dad this is James" "Hello Mr and Mrs Unwoke, pleased to meet you" says James "Pleased to meet you James," says Mrs Unwoke "Hello young man," says Mr Unwoke "Charmed, I…

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Blew Kind & Dr. Sheena Howard 24:34

2+ y ago24:34

24:34

Blew Kind and Dr. Sheena Howard are taking a creative approach to inspiring the next generation of activists in Philadelphia and beyond. Kind is the founder of Kensington-based Franny Lou’s Porch, named after Fannie Lou Hamer and Frances E.W. Harper, two influential Black women from the Civil Rights movement. The Afro-centric cafe is focused on act…

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Kayt Raymond Talks To Angels Part One 51:10

2+ y ago51:10

51:10

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Kayt Raymond Who Talks To Angels imagine this for a conversation when your boyfriends meets your parents for the first time. "Mum, dad this is James" "Hello Mr and Mrs Unwoke, pleased to meet you" says James "Pleased to meet you James," says Mrs Unwoke "Hello young man," says Mr Unwoke "Charmed, I'm sure" …

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Brooke Novello: A Close Up On Distant Healing 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

48:02

The Spiritual Cafe Ejay SoulGuide Talks To Brooke Novello: A Close Up On Distant Healing. There are people out there in the world who work well in their craft. They create spaces where others can heal and become the best version of themselves. While such people do not carry big names like a Tony Robbins or a Deepak Chopra none the less they affect …

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