UNO Souls Chat

Wellness, wellbeing, and connection can all be done through learning how to use your breath. You can do this practice anytime, anywhere, in any situation.  Our mind can live in so many other places... in the future, in the past... but our breath can only be in this present moment. It’s anchored to right here, right now. The power and the anchoring presence of your breath ✨ UNO Souls is a wellbein...

Can nature heal us? 🌿🩹🌿 I am honored today to be chatting with Beth Norcross – an UNO Soul. She is the Executive Director of the The Center for Spirituality in Nature The mission of The Center for Spirituality in Nature provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature, and for nurturing loving relationships with the Earth. She has a Master of Theological Studies and a Doctorate...

UNO Souls producer Phillip and host Brigitta talk a profound, poignant subject this week: suffering. What is the definition, how has it affected our lives— and is suffering "optional?" Since the onset of COVID-19, difficult emotions have been prevalent and salient for all of us; we hope you find this special episode illuminating as Phillip and Brigitta reflect on their personal experienc...

I am honored today to be chatting with Ben Honda— an UNO Soul. He is the Customer Success Account Executive at Aunt Bertha . Aunt Bertha is Public Benefit Corporation and operates as a non-profit corporation. It was created in 2010 to offer an easier way to find social services to connect them directly and electronically. Their network connects people seeking help and verified social care provider...

I am honored today to be chatting with Tony Howard – an UNO Soul. He is the President of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce . Tony has been an inspiring leader for 15 years in the Loudoun County community. He is wise as well as having a great sense of humor! He and his team at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce are doing a phenomenal job. His kindness and compassion shows in how he has hel...

I am honored today to be chatting with Katy Gaughan – an UNO Soul. She is a drummer & drum circle facilitator and trainer who provides drumming for wellness programs for all populations in the DC area. Katy is a talented and creative drum circle facilitator in the Washington, DC area. She is a musician and a certified drum circle facilitator. She runs retreats (pre-COVID), participates in many...

I am honored today to be chatting with Ashley Reynolds Marshall – an UNO Soul. She is the CEO of the YWCA of Central Virginia and the Chair of the Virginia Women’s Council . Ashley is an inspiring leader in the nonprofit community of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She embodies the mission of YWCA of Central Virginia: YWCA USA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social j...

 I am honored today to be chatting with Dr. Irma Becerra – an UNO Soul. She is the President of Marymount University.  Irma is an inspiring leader in the education community of the Washington, DC area. She has a beautiful heart, she is compassionate, wise, and a true leader. A Cuban-born American, Irma immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was an infant, living in Puerto Rico t...

I am honored today to be chatting with Darryl Haley – an UNO Soul. He is the Owner and Operator of the Darryl Haley Bed and Breakfast which is located in Luray, VA.    Darryl is a very kind and talented person in his community of Page County. He’s had a very interesting life that includes being a former professional NFL offensive lineman; he played six seasons for the New England Patriots, the Cle...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Vicky Noufal— she is the Team Owner of Platinum Group Real Estate at Pearson Smith Realty. Vicky is a thoughtful, wise person whose experience with grief and healing led her to create an online community of compassionate people. Leesburg Moms on Facebook has a community of nearly 4.5k people and encourages its members to "collaborate and...

UNO Souls Chat: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people are feeling disconnected from others— especially those who don't have a community readily available. On this special episode, host Brigitta and Phillip reflect the differences between what it is to be lonely versus being alone. ◊◊◊ UNO Souls are beacons of light in our community that can be guides for how to cope through this c...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Deborah Addo— she is the President of Inova Loudoun Hospital. Deborah is an inspiring leader in our community and always guides her heroic healthcare teams with kindness and compassion – but has especially done so through the challenging year of the pandemic. Safe@Inova is an important motto for Deborah and the hospital. We are lucky to have D...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Heathere Evans - She is the founder of PIVOT,  a coaching organization. Heathere is an insightful and delightful (oh, I rhymed 😊) coach!  She was local to Loudoun County, VA several years ago – in a different role – as a PR/Communications executive. She is now on the West Coast. One of her favorite affirmations is “I choose the experience tha...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with the Tea Circle Group! They are a group of friends that I have had weekly Zoom conversations with since the onset of COVID-19 and they have been a lifeline. They are the kindest ladies and the connections have been so nourishing. I am thankful for Kathy, Lida, Michelle and Laura, as well as the other ladies that couldn’t join us on the chat. Th...

Join our host Brigitta Toruño and producer Phillip Johnson in reflecting on this past year— the ups and the downs— as well as looking toward to the new year. Thanks to all of our followers and subscribers for taking the time to join the UNO Souls team each week for a chat, meditation, or update. We're excited to further connect with you all in 2021! ◊◊◊ UNO Souls are beacons of light in our c...

I am honored today to be chatting with Lorna Campbell Clarke – an UNO Soul.  She is a Public Relations and Marketing Consultant working primarily with nonprofits and women-owned businesses. Lorna is very kind and has a wonderful heart.  She has a very positive attitude and is very active doing charitable work in our community. She is a very talented marketing executive as well. We are very lucky t...

UNO Souls Chat : I am honored today to be chatting with Diane Canney— an UNO Soul.  She is the Founder of the COVID-19 HOPE QUILT project. Diane is working on a very important project that impacts everyone and is heart-work— a memorial quilt. The quilt panels are in honor of the front-line workers. Quilts represent the fabric of our nation. As we go through the pandemic, she is collecting 11-inch...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Pat Wirth – an UNO Soul.  She is the Executive Director of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association. Pat is one of the kindest and strongest people that I know and I’ve always admired her. When she sets her mind to accomplishing something, she gets it done, and is not afraid of the hard work that it takes to reach her goal. She is als...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Leah Rampy – an UNO Soul.  She has worn many hats including an executive in different corporations (including Fannie Mae), she ran her own consulting business, she was the Executive Director of a non-profit (Shalem Institute), runs interfaith retreats, and now she lives in a cohousing community in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.  She is an amazi...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be speaking with Dennis Stanley – an UNO Soul. He owns Chantel’s Bakery. He does amazing work in the community – always. Listen to how he quickly pivoted his business during these challenging times. He is a champion of social media and the pictures of his desserts are mouthwatering… Mother’s Day Weekend – in the middle of the pandemic— they sold out. This had...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Ben Papa – an UNO Soul.  He is a Leadership Coach and Enneagram Teacher. Ben is a very kind and introspective coach. He was a lawyer for 18 years that transitioned to coaching and training business leaders to be personally effective in their business so that they can be more successful from a business/financial perspective. It’s about being ef...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Cathy Norman – an UNO Soul.  She is the curator of Imagine Wellbeing – a nonprofit organization in Loudoun County, VA. Cathy is an amazing soul that is one of the most spiritual, kind-hearted, compassionate and giving people that I know. She is a registered yoga teacher and a certified meditation teacher. She founded Imagine Wellbeing 8 years...

UNO Souls Chat : I am honored today to be chatting with Tom Sweitzer— an UNO Soul. He is the Creative Director and co-founder of A Place To Be ; he’s a therapist, writer, actor and speaker. Tom is a very much loved and inspirational leader in our community who has a very kind heart. He is very creative and innovative. He co-founded A Place to Be 10 years ago with Kim Tapper— a music therapy center...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Amalia Garcia Kastberg— an UNO Soul. She is the author of The Story of Amalia. Amalia Garcia Kastberg is a marketing executive in the Washington, DC area. She is a very kind person and understands the true meaning of giving back. Her family originally came from Spain. She has written a lovely book for children where she explains her immigrant...

UNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Nikki Daruwala— an UNO Soul.  She is the Executive Director of the Loudoun Literacy Council. Nikki Daruwala is a very kind and wise nonprofit leader in the Loudoun County, VA community. She in touch with the needs of the community and has turned the Loudoun Literacy Council around to meet those needs, especially during these difficult times of...