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Do you have something tangible that anchors you? Amy D’Ambra is the Founder, Co-Owner and Creative Director of My Saint My Hero, a wearable jewelry line that brings blessings of faith, hope and purpose into every day life. Created in 2006 with only a collection of 12 pieces, My Saint My Hero has since been drawn to the small pilgrimage town of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a place that has...

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Who are you if you are not someone grieving the loss of a loved one? In this episode, Eliana Moon shares her story. She lost her husband in January of 2016. At the time, Eliana was nine months pregnant; they were getting ready to welcome their second baby boy. Her husband went to work just like any other day; he stayed overtime and died on the job. Eliana remembers every moment of that day. She di...

SSK Ep. 001: Building Trust Through Vulnerability Trust is the foundation of everything, but how do we learn to build trust through vulnerability? Brittany Lynne is a yoga and meditation teacher based in Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and the Bay Area. She specializes in teaching mindfulness, meditation, and sound healing as well as physical yoga practices (vinyasa flow, yin, restorative, and gentle yog...

This episode is part two of my two-part series, where I share my story of 22 days on the John Muir Trail. I get raw and vulnerable about the second half of our trip, where we thought we would have to turn around. However, we woke up to beautiful blue skies and were able to move forward.  Day twelve was a long and challenging hike. There are so many of us from the trail family that made it. Watchin...

This episode is part one of a two-part series where I share my story of 22 days on the John Muir Trail. Each day, I pulled out my phone and did a short episode to share our thoughts and our realizations. It’s a beautiful way for you to get in my heart, mind, and soul. I met the most incredible humans on my journey; I had no idea kindness would be the overall theme of my trip. Today, you should do...

Are you yearning to feel freed and flourishing? Jake Porter has worked in the field of recovery for a decade, leading groups, seeing individuals and couples, and training clinicians, coaches, and clergy. After 13 years of pastoral leadership, he moved into full time counseling at his practice, Daring Ventures Counseling, Coaching, and Consultation, LLC. Jake has a B.A. in psychology, an M.Div. and...

What can you learn about yourself while in nature? Lily Paquin likes reading, writing, playing the drums, hiking, running, surfing & Taekwondo. She also loves animals, especially her three dogs and cat. Lily has hiked the John Muir Trail, TransCatalina Trail, and part of the Pacific Crest Trail. She also enjoys hiking her local mountains like Mt. Baldy, Mt. Wilson & Cucamonga. In this episode, Lil...

How are you healing deep emotional blockages and trauma? Ruthie Lindsey is the author of her memoir There I Am, The Journey From Hopelessness To Healing, A Nashville-based speaker, and cohost of the Unspoken podcast. Ruthie shares a remarkable story of surviving an accident as a teenager where she had a five percent chance to live and a one percent chance to walk, and the surgery that simultaneous...

The Opposite of Certainty: when your 10 yr old son is diagnosed with a brain tumor How have you been cared for? Janine Urbaniak Reid was born in Chicago and grew up in California. She graduated from the University of California at San Diego. She was vice president of a San Francisco public relations firm before she began raising a family, and then writing full time. She has been published in the W...

What if your spiritual wellness journey can begin with small, simple changes? Jessica Schatz is a Master Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher, Integrative Wellness Coach, and meditation teacher. Her work is distinguished in the health and wellness communities for an innovative integrative methodology and teaching of the Body Mind Spirit connection. Her well-rounded, holistic “wellness practice” embrac...

What is the one thing you can do today? Jess Ekstrom is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, which to date has donated half a million headbands to children’s hospitals in 22 countries around the world, including every children’s hospital in the United States. She is the bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and she has been featured in major media outlets such as the Today Show, Good...

What’s your wild business idea? Known as “The Jungle Girl”, Tamara Jacobi is the founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge and author of Wildpreneurs (HarperCollins Leadership, Feb. 2020)—a guidebook for turning passion into business. The book is also an adventure story that tells of creation of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge alongside the wisdom and experience of fellow Wildpreneurs globally. Tamara’s jung...

What conversations are you having about race? A native of Atlanta, GA, Daryl began his professional career as a classical singer. His musical talents have taken him to concert stages in Europe and throughout the United States, including a performance in the White House. Daryl made history when he became the first African American to sing Spirituals in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City for Pope...

Darcy Luoma, master certified coach, dynamic facilitator, and engaging motivational speaker, has expertise in leadership, team development, emotional intelligence and personal effectiveness. Her optimistic attitude, warmth and intuitive style has helped hundreds of clients achieve remarkable results, including greater work/life balance, a clearer vision, and enhanced leadership. Darcy works with o...

What’s your truth, and how can you inspire others to enact change? Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for personal growth. At just 20 years old, he is a renowned empowerment speaker, Gen Z activist and author. Brandon was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2, and has...

How can your trauma become your treasure? Licensed psychotherapist and coach Amy Van Slambrook uses her personal journey of healing lifelong traumas to help others do the same, by giving voice to the unhealed wounds affecting their lives and relationships. With over 20 years professional experience in healthcare administration and finance, genetic and psychological research, domestic violence, and...

How do you create the future you desire? Acclaimed author, speaker and life coach. Tim Storey is well known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment to executives, celebrities and athletes, to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the country. Tim has visited 75 countries and has spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately and coun...

Are you in control of your life? Lisa Valtierra is the cross-cultural marketing director of a major pharmaceutical company where her work touches on both health disparities and representation. She previously worked with AIDS Service Organizations (ASO) as a patient advocate for women with HIV and other underrepresented communities. During that time, she saw conditions so dismal for underserved pop...