Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette Beck

In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette sits down with her dear friend Caite Corrippo, a certified board-certified health and wellness coach and co-founder of Healthy and Vibrant. Caite shares her incredible transformation story—from struggling with 80 pounds of excess weight while climbing the corporate ladder as a CPA and executive, to reclaiming her health and helping thousands of...

Episode Description In this captivating episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Keren Kilgore - mastery of self coach, book publisher, and founder of Quantum Shift Media. For the past 30 years, Keren has worked with authors to write, publish, and market impactful books that make a difference in the world. But Keren's journey to this calling is unlike any other. Growing up as the daughter of an internatio...

Episode Description In this deeply inspiring episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Caryn Treister - Transformational Mindset Coach, NLP Master, Motivational Speaker, and creator of The Confidence Ignited Method. For over 30 years, Caryn has dedicated herself to empowering women, first in the wellness field through fitness and nutrition, and now as a coach helping women cultivate unshakable confidence,...

In this deeply powerful and important episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Nancy Ferraro - Florida-based estate planning and probate attorney, author of the award-winning memoir "When the Bough Breaks," and fierce advocate for families with special needs children. Nancy's journey is one of extraordinary courage. She and her then-husband adopted a boy named George from Romania, believing he was healthy...

In this uplifting and inspiring episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Latin singer, entrepreneur, and creative powerhouse Tatiana Rodriguez to the Junk to Jewels Podcast. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tatiana has been singing since age 11, driven by a passion for music that was nurtured by her biggest supporter - her father, who also served as her music manager. When her father passed away just before...

In this deeply moving and powerful episode, Georgette Beck welcomes her dear friend and former teaching colleague, Sandy Tuff-Galvin, author of "It Had to Happen: From Abuse to Freedom." Sandy's story is one of incredible resilience, faith, and God's relentless love through the darkest valleys. Born in Germany on a military base to a father who served two tours in Vietnam, Sandy experienced a chil...

In this deeply moving episode, Georgette Beck sits down with Connecticut-born artist Lisa Jill Allison to explore how creativity became her pathway from childhood trauma to healing and purpose. Lisa shares her powerful story of growing up in a household affected by mental health challenges, navigating through multiple difficult relationships, and ultimately discovering her artistic gift almost by...

In this heartwarming episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck welcomes Dr. Raj Kumar and his daughter Paladin for a special Daddy - Daughter conversation about love, faith, family, and legacy. Dr. Raj, after surmounting great tragedies, has dedicated his life to healthcare leadership, patient advocacy, innovation and Loyalty. But behind the titles and accomplishments, his greatest joy...

In this inspiring episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck welcomes Dr. Patricia McCleary Cox—a chiropractor, infant feeding specialist, veteran, and mother of seven—whose life journey reflects courage, resilience, and God’s grace at every turn. From serving in the Marine Corps band to navigating the heartbreak of divorce, single motherhood, and the battle of Lyme disease, Dr. Patti h...

Guest: Michelle Gruening — coach, speaker, and author of Stop Doom Scrolling. From a small town in South Carolina to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Michelle is proof of what happens when you stop making excuses and start taking action. After 20 years leading teams across industries—Disney’s FairyTale Weddings to a global software company—she realized professional success didn’t equal personal fu...

In this powerful episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck welcomes Representative Dana Trabulsy (District 84) — a woman of faith, a leader with a servant’s heart, and an advocate for Florida’s children and families. Originally from Georgia, Dana made Florida her home in 1986 and has been a proud resident of St. Lucie County since 1991. Before stepping into public service, she built a...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Georgette Beck shares her personal journey of transforming shame and brokenness into a life filled with beauty, faith, and purpose. Through the healing power of books, faith in God, and small steps in creating a loving home, Georgette reveals how we can cultivate self-worth and embrace who we truly are. She opens up about her struggles with self-esteem, motherhood,...

Jennifer DeHaven’s story is one of grit, grace, and God’s guidance. From her early years in Pennsylvania to navigating single motherhood, a 15-year teaching career, and a leap into entrepreneurship, Jennifer has faced her share of plot twists. In this candid conversation, she shares how faith guided her through job loss, reinvention, and writing her novel The Devil Wears Dior—a story inspired by r...

In this episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette sits down with Tanya Chaves—entrepreneur, wife, mother, and co-owner of Fred Astaire Port St. Lucie. Originally from Vancouver, Tanya shares how she went from feeling stuck in a dental assistant job to finding joy, purpose, and her true calling in the world of ballroom dancing. She opens up about life transitions, leaving a prior marriage, meeting her n...

Gigi Langer, PhD, once crowned the “Queen of Worry,” shares her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction, anxiety, and self-doubt to discover lasting peace, joy, and purpose. With over 39 years of sobriety, Gigi opens up about the “whispered lies” that shaped her early years, her battle with alcohol and perfectionism, and the powerful spiritual and practical tools she learned along the way. Toda...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, retired Marine Corps veteran and Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant Terri Dennis returns to share how her dedication to serving and protecting others shaped her remarkable law enforcement career. Terri opens up about her pivotal cases, her fight for justice for the most vulnerable, and the profound near-death experience that forever changed her outlook on life...

Meet Terri Dennis — a retired Marine Corps veteran and Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant who dedicated 24 years to protecting and serving her community. In this compelling two-part conversation, Terri opens up about surviving childhood abuse, escaping a controlling cult-like church, and how her pain shaped her purpose to fight for justice and hope. This raw and redemptive story reminds us all: your p...

In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette Beck welcomes longtime friend and newly elected Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Richard R. Del Toro, Jr. Sheriff Del Toro shares his remarkable journey—from selling jeans at a flea market to pay for the police academy, to becoming the county’s top law enforcement official. With over 25 years in law enforcement, his leadership is grounded in faith,...

Joanna Lee Kilgore, or JoLee, as most friends call her, is a photographer and artist.   JoLee is a 2nd generation photographer and 3rd generation artist, obsessed with her craft. She has been photographing everything she could, printing the images and getting them up on the walls since JoLee was 11 years old. She has been creating custom commissioned art projects since she was 14. JoLee loves what...

In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, host Georgette Beck welcomes the incredible Julie Seals. Prepare to be moved by Julie's raw and honest account of her journey from a desperate life of drug smuggling to becoming an ordained minister, published author, and prison evangelist. Julie shares the gripping story of the day her life took a dramatic turn at the border, leading to an encounter wit...

Author Ileana M. Leon was diagnosed with panic disorder as a teenager. The focus of her writing is to bring awareness to mental health issues. She is motivated by both her personal and professional careers. As a former Paralegal and Administrative Assistant for Children and Family Services, Ileana understands the negative effects of mental health struggles. Throughout her life, Ileana, has been th...

"Humbled by life's challenges, Carolyn Deck, a New Zealand native, turned past pain into a source of strength. From conquering fears to overcoming hurts, her journey spans over twenty countries, navigating adventures and trials along the way. As a wife of thirty-four years and mother raising five children while living in Australia and USA, Carolyn understand life's difficulties. Her passion is to...

Nichole Haugen is a wife, mom to six daughters, nurse, and grief coach. She spent over 10 years as a hospice nurse, helping families through hard times. Nichole knows a lot about grief, both from her job and her own life. In 2019, her dad passed away after a long fight with cancer, and just four months later, her mom died suddenly in a winter storm. On top of that, she discovered her husband had b...

Sandy Dworkin, a vibrant 71-year-old mother, wife, grandmother, and line dance instructor, has led a full life marked by health, energy, and a commitment to community service. Active since retiring at 50, she became a prominent line dance teacher, performing at various charity events and earning an award for outstanding contribution at her community, Nettles Island. In 2019, after a hurricane evac...

Laura Burgess is the owner and master coach of Meet The Future success coaching. Her passion­ driven mission is to inspire, improve and invigorate all willing participants, including herself. She is the mother of two young adult boys, is happily married to her gift from God who entered their lives 18 years ago and is ever grateful for the turbulent road she has bumped along and enjoyed for the pas...