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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come Alive
by Connect to Joy Podcasts
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Our Story and Mission Welcome to Connect to Joy Podcasts—your trusted space to rediscover hope, nurture connection, and ignite joy in every aspect of your life. My journey in creating this brand began with a heartfelt desire to help people bridge gaps, embrace diversity, and foster genuine relationships. I believe that in a world buzzing with noise, taking time to connect with joy—on a personal and collective level—is nothing short of revolutionary.Connect to Joy Podcasts is home to three transformative shows: The Circle of Hope, Not Quite Strangers, and Time to Come Alive. Each podcast is a unique doorway into meaningful conversations, personal growth, and authentic human connection. The Circle of Hope is a beacon for those seeking light amidst life’s challenges. Here, we come together to share powerful stories of resilience, explore practices for emotional healing, and encourage each other to find hope where it’s hardest to see. My aim is to create a nu
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Cultural Differences, New Countries, and a Friendship That Lasted. | Ep. 8 COH | Valerie Hope
In this heartfelt and expansive episode of The Circle of Hope podcast, I sit down with my dear friend of over thirteen years, Felipe Ferreira. Our friendship began when our professional paths crossed in the hospitality industry—Felipe based in Sao Paulo and me in Texas. Over the years, despite...
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Forming a Circle Without a Net | Ep. 7 COH | Valerie Hope
This episode of The Circle of Hope podcast takes you inside an extraordinary life journey with Chef Dr. Yadira Stamp—a culinary entrepreneur, author, and true trailblazer whose entire story is fueled by resilience, curiosity, and indomitable hope. Inspired by a connection made on Instagram (shout...
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From Awkward Encounters to Authentic Inclusion | Ep. 6 COH | Valerie Hope
In this episode of The Circle of Hope, I’m joined by Dr. Carla Pulliam for an open-hearted, insightful exploration of what it really takes to bring diversity, connection, and intentionality into our circles of influence. We reminisce about our first meeting—volunteering for a college readiness...
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How Improv, Coaching & Connection Shape Us | Ep. 5 COH | Valerie Hope
Welcome to The Circle of Hope Podcast! I’m Valerie Hope, and in this episode, I sit down with the creative dynamo Jeanne Lambin—facilitator, coach, storyteller, and connector. Together, we explore the art (and the heart) of building real community, showing up for each other without judgment, and...
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What Happens When You Finally Choose Yourself? | Ep. 4 COH | Valerie Hope
In this episode of The Circle of Hope, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Anderson, a dynamic leader whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Our paths first crossed in a workshop at UT Dallas, where Michael, then a Deputy CTO, lingered after class to dive deeper into public...
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Your Intuition Is Right—Here’s How to Listen to It. | Ep. 3 COH | Valerie Hope
Welcome to The Circle of Hope Podcast! I’m Valerie Hope, and in this inspirational LIVE episode, I sit down with intuitive coach and master connector, Shoshanna French. We share real stories of accidental meetings (are they ever truly accidental?), the epidemic of loneliness, and actionable ways…
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Why She Refused to Play Small—And You Should Too. | Ep. 2 COH | Valerie Hope
Welcome to Circle of Hope, my podcast where I explore how powerful human connections can ignite purpose, partnership, and community transformation. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Janet Morrison Lane, Executive Director of the Vickery Meadows Youth Development Foundation.We…
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Reputation, Referrals & Real Talk | Ep. 1 COH | Valerie Hope
Welcome to Circle of Hope, the podcast where I explore the power of connection to spark transformation. In this episode, I have the joy of reconnecting with my longtime friend and colleague, Winn Fuqua, a former photographer turned handyman and aspiring speaker. Together, we dive into the...
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Introduction to the Circle of Hope Podcast
The "Circle of Hope” is a podcast hosted by Valerie Hope that explores how meaningful connections spark purpose, growth, and impact.Through real conversations with inspiring guests, each episode reveals how a single relationship can transform lives—and even spark a movement.Whether you’re looking...
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How Our Growth Inspires Contribution | Ep. 78 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Felipe Ferreira & Valerie HopeFrom: Brazil/Germany & Panama/Texas, USA Connect With:· Felipe Ferreira· Valerie Hope Resources:· Gathering Behind the Scenes: Not Quite Strangers Spotify Playlist· Valerie Hope's TEDx Talk - How to Connect to Joy at Work Subscribe to my YouTube channel…
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The Benefits Of Being An Outsider | Ep. 77 NQS | Valerie Hope
Stranger: Meet Nenuca SyquiaFrom: Philippines/California, USAConnect With:Nenuca Syquia• LinkedIn• WebsiteResources:Valerie’s TEDx Talk: How to Connect to Joy at WorkSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your...
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Being a Successful Mompreneur | Ep. 76 NQS | Valerie Hope
Being a Successful Mompreneur |Ep. 76 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Gabbie Kelly & Keisha RicksFrom: New Hampshire, USA & North Carolina/Texas, USAConnect with: · Gabbie Kelly - Instagram · Keisha Ricks - InstagramResources: · Book: Becoming Better Grownups · Book: We Should All Be…
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How to Balance Being Productive and Relaxed. | Ep. 75 NQS | Valerie Hope
How to Balance Being Productive and Relaxed. | Ep. 75 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jamal Martin & Sky JarrettFrom: Mississippi, USA & Jamaica/Florida, USAConnect with: Jamal Martin · LinkedIn Sky Jarrett · LinkedIn · WebsitesResources: · Sky’s TEDx Talk - Finding Joy in Grief: A Radical…
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Raising Mixed Race Families | Ep. 74 NQS | Valerie Hope
Raising Mixed Race Families | Ep. 74 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Karabi Acharya & Sara Emond HopeFrom: India/Illinois, USA & Vermont/Texas, USAConnect with: Karabi Acharya · Instagram: We Are Multitudes · Twitter · LinkedInResources: · Celebrating Loving Day Subscribe to my YouTube channel and...
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Supporting the Well-being of Men | Ep. 73 NQS | Valerie Hope
Supporting the Well-being of Men | Ep. 73 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Bala Subramanium & Ben GarciaFrom: India/Texas, USA & Texas, USAConnect with: Bala Subramanium · Facebook · LinkedIn Ben Garcia · Facebook · LinkedIn Resources: · Men managing depression & burnout - Ep. 43 - Not Quite Strangers...
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What it Takes to End Human Trafficking | Ep. 72 NQS | Valerie Hope
What it takes to end human trafficking | Ep. 72 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Lisa Welch & Rebecca JowersFrom: Texas, USA; Texas, USAConnect with:Lisa Welch · LinkedInRebecca Jowers – · LinkedIn · WebsiteResources: · Documentary: The Wisdom of Trauma · The Stages of Change Model · Movie: The Sound of...
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Our Heart Trumps the Mind and the Body | Ep. 71 NQS | Valerie Hope
Our Heart Trumps the Mind and the Body | Ep. 71 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Jérôme Vaillancourt & Saoussan GhandourFrom: Montreal, Canada & Lebanon/United Arab EmiratesConnect with: Jérôme Vaillancourt · [email protected] Saoussan Ghandour · [email protected] Resources: ·...
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What Are The Best Ways To Get Ready For College? | Ep. 70 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Bway Paw & Dar Cuai From: Thailand/Texas, USA & Myanmar/Texas, USA Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com.Let's Connect:· Website· NQS Challenges·...
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Teachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 NQS | Valerie Hope
Teachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 | Not Quite StrangersStrangers: Meet David Bolich & Eddie WatkinsFrom: Alabama, USA; Alabama, USAConnect with: David Bolich – · Facebook Eddie Watkins – · Facebook · Email Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive…
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How Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 NQS | Valerie Hope
How Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 | Not Quite StrangersStrangers: Abhijit Solanki, James Haney, and Sammy HaddadFrom: India/California, USA; Texas, USA; Lebanon/Texas, USAConnect with:· Abhijit Solanki LinkedIn · James Haney LinkedIn · Sammy Haddad LinkedInSubscribe to my YouTube…
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Learning From the LGBTQIA+ Community: What it Means to Be an Ally | Ep. 67 NQS | Valerie Hope
Learning From the LGBTQIA+ Community: What it Means to Be an Ally | Ep. 67 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Ash Desai & Doy CharnsupharindrFrom: India/Pennsylvania, USA & Thailand/California, USAConnect with: Ash Desai · Instagram · LinkedIn Doy Charnsupharindr · Instagram · LinkedIn Subscribe to my...
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Master Your Money - Education, Money Rules, And Building Wealth | Ep. 66 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Marcia Dawood & Romone PennyFrom: Pennsylvania/North Carolina, USA & Illinois, USAConnect With:Marcia Dawood· LinkedIn· Website· Podcast: The Angel Next Door· Venture Capitalist vs. Angel Investor Rap Battle Romone Penny· Email: [email protected]· Instagram:...
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Growing Emotionally And Spiritually As A Man | Ep. 65 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Andy Thomas & Tommy McDowellFrom: Richardson, Texas & Denton, Texas Connect With:· Andy Thomas· Tommy McDowell - LinkedIn Resources:PSYCH-K· Workshops· What is PSYCH-K Video from creator Rob Williams Landmark Worldwide· https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/ Books:· The Wisdom Hunter by...
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What is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 54 NQS | Valerie Hope
What is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 64 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Heather McNabb & Jennifer DeFeoFrom: Forney, Texas & Plano, TexasConnect with:Heather McNabb · Website · Instagram · FacebookJennifer DeFeo · FacebookResources: · Book: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay · Book: I’ve...
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Blazing a Trail and Being Responsible Women | Ep. 63 NQS | Valerie Hope
Ep. 63 - Not Quite Strangers: Meet Heidi Jackson Everett & Patricia BradleyFrom: Kentucky/Washington D.C/USA & Philadelphia/Texas, USATalk About: Blazing a Trail and Being Responsible WomenConnect with:Heidi Jackson Everett · LinkedIn · Instagram: @heidijeverett and @star_cypress · Website…
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Making Your Brand About Style, Not Just Fashion | Ep. 62 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Indiya Martinez & Nadia De ColFrom: Nebraska/Texas/USA & Italy/Switzerland Connect With:Indiya Martinez· TikTok· Websites: o TequilaGypsy Bonanaza Bootho TequilaGypsy Nuuly Thrift Nadia De Col· LinkedIn· Instagram· Website Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past...
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Healing Cancer With Soul | Ep. 61 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Maurine Duhart & Tami LeeFrom: Chile/Brazil & Canada/GermanyTalk About: Healing cancer with soul Connect with:Maurine Duhart - LinkedInTami Lee - LinkedIn Resources: · Max Gerson Foundation· Netflix series: “Another Self”· Mistletoe Cancer Therapy· Hospital Anthroposophisches...
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Living Transgender, The Crash Course in Manhood and Womanhood | Ep. 60 NQS | Valerie Hope
Living Transgender, The Crash Course in Manhood and Womanhood | Ep. 60 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet B’Elana Dow & Evin WilkinsFrom: Texas, USA & Texas/Washington, USAConnect with:B’Elana Dow· Email: [email protected]· Book: The Tough Love Guide to TransitionEvin Wilkins· Email:...
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Adulting and Making Friends at Work | Ep. 59 NQS | Valerie Hope
Adulting and Making Friends at Work | Ep. 59 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Lucinda Kisor Summerlin & Whitney Strauss From: Arkansas, USA & Texas, USA Connect with:Lucinda Kisor Summerlin – o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-summerlin-43591199/Whitney Williams Strauss o LinkedIn:...
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How to Be A Fulfilled Leader | Ep. 58 NQS | Valerie Hope
How to Be A Fulfilled Leader | Ep. 58 NQS | ValerieStrangers: Meet Donald Stup & Najaf Dostaliyev From: Maryland/South Carolina, USA & Azerbaijan/Texas, USA Talk about: Leading the way to fulfillment Connect with: Donald Stup · Email: [email protected] · LinkedIn · Company: Aim for Value Coaching…
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Microaggressions And The Media | Ep. 57 (PART 2) NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Julius Mayer & Shelly Tochluk (PART 2)From: Alabama, USA & California, USATalk About: Empathy, microaggressions, and the media Connect With: Julius Mayer Shelly Tochluk Books/Articles: Witnessing Whiteness: The Journey into Racial Awareness and Antiracist Action, Third Edition -...
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Coming To Terms With Your Skin Color | Ep. 56 (Part 1) NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Jae Maye & Shelly Tochluk From: Alabama, USA & California, USATalk About: Coming to terms with skin color Connect with:Julius MayeLinkedIn: LinkedIn/in/juliusmayejr Shelly TochlukVideo:Racial Justice Freeway – https://youtu.be/0UvBukJ7zwU Books/Articles: Witnessing Whiteness: The...
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Connecting With Your Community | Ep. 55 NQS | Valerie Hope
Connecting With Your Community | Ep. 55 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Chivan Lim & Kyra Isaac From: Olympia, Washington & Edmonds, Washington (USA) Connect on: Connecting with your community and yourself Connect with: Chivan Lim• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chivanfromswing/• Spotify:...
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Retired “Geezers” Make The World A Better Place | Ep. 54 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet L.D. Carter & Lee BycelFrom: Texas, USA & California, USAConnect on: Purpose-driven “geezers” make the world better Connect with: L.D. Carter Lee Bycel Resources: Book: Eric Fromm “Art of Loving” TED Talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story | TED Subscribe to…
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Managing life when caring for aging parents | Ep. 53 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Karen White & Ken Blackwell From: Maryland/California, USA & New Jersey, USA Connect on: Managing life when caring for aging parents Connect with: Karen White: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-white-77a4bb/• Website: https://www.turntwocoaching.comKen Blackwell: •...
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Representing your true self from the inside out | Ep. 52 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Monica Youngblood & Kristine de Guzman From: California, USA & California, USA Connect on: Representing your true self from the inside out Connect with: Kristine de Guzman: · LinkedIn · Instagram · Website Monica Youngblood: · LinkedIn Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access…
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Connecting to your own culture | Ep. 51 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Jenny Price-Watterson & Jihann Pedersen From: Panama/Texas, USA & Panama/England Connect on: Connecting to your own culture Connect with: · Jenny Price-Watterson · Jihann Pedersen Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal...
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Getting to know familiar strangers | Ep. 50 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Alicia Williams & Kai Maddox From: New York, USA & Alabama, USA Connect on: Getting to know familiar strangers Connect with: Alicia Williams · Hair Me Out Loft Instagram Kai Maddox · LinkedIn Resources: Your talents/gifts: o The Gift of Standout Wealth Dynamics for entrepreneurs…
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Healing the body and soul through conversation | Ep. 49 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Al Dawson & Anne Redelfs From: Texas, USA & Pennsylvania, USA Connect on: Healing the body and soul through conversation Connect with: Al Dawson: · [email protected] Anne Redelfs: · https://anneredelfs.com/ · https://artoftheheal.now.site/home Resources: Books: · Artist…
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Latinos and our threads of commonality | Ep. 48 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Jorge Enderica & Sal Mendoza From: Ecuador/Texas, USA & El Salvador/Chicago, USA Connect on: Latinos and our threads of commonality Connect with: Jorge Enderica · LinkedIn · Business website Salvador Mendoza · LinkedIn · Business website Movies/Shows: Jorge’s Picks: · As Good as…
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The freedom to connect with yourself and others | Ep. 47 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Daniel Todd & Kristin and Randall Brooks From: Texas, USA (All) Talk About: The freedom to connect with yourself and others Connect with: Daniel Toddo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-todd-141983b2/o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danieltodd.yogaKristin and Randal...
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Travel from the inside and out | Ep. 46 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Francis Conrad & Guilherme SamelFrom: Arizona, USA & São Paulo, Brazil Talk about: Travel from the inside and out Connect with: Kathie Conrad (Francis’ wife) is a transition/transformational coach and counselor. o Email: [email protected] Samelo Email:...
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In the life of a 3rd and 4th grader | Ep. 45 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Nico & RosaFrom: Texas, USA/Spain & Hawaii/Texas, USA Connect on: In the life of a 3rd and 4th grader Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com....
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The Secret to Healing is Self-love | Ep. 44 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Gail Blair & Lewis ConeFrom: Texas, USA & Texas, USA Connect on: The secret to healing is self-love Connect with:Gail Blair: • Website: https://www.foodrevelation.com/• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 469-640-0615Lewis Cone: • Website:...
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Men Managing Depression & Burnout | Ep. 43 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Prashant Agrawal & Skip MondragonFrom: India/California, USA & Texas, USA Connect on: Men managing depression & burnout Connect with:• Prashant Agrawal o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-agrawal-b671983/• Skip Mondragon o LinkedIn:...
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Create New Choices In Life Through Improv | Ep. 42 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Izzy Gesell & Vanessa KenneyFrom: New York/Massachusetts, USA & Texas, USATalk About: Create new choices in life through improvisationConnect With:Izzy Gesell Website: www.izzyg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzygesell Vanessa Kenney LinkedIn:...
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Connection Through The Lens Of LGBTQIA+ | Ep. 41 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Karen Romestan & Lindsay TiersteinFrom: South Carolina, USA /New Jersey, USA Talk About: LGBTQIA+ and how a connection is agreeing to love and respect one another. Connect with: Resources: · Book: Gideon the Ninth Challenge: Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past...
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What’s So Funny? The Humor In Being Human | Ep. 40 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Lia Bai & Shruthi GarimallaFrom: China/Texas, USA & Illinois/Texas, USATalk About: What’s so funny? The humor in being human. Connect With:Lia Bai Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Shruthi Garimalla: TikTok LinkedIn Resources:Book: Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas...
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The Power of Owning Your Shadow | Ep. 39 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Amy Lynn Durham & Rebeca EigenFrom: California, USA& Texas, USA Talk About: The power of owning your shadow Connect with: Amy Lynn Durham: o Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/o Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatwork/o LinkedIn:...
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Latin Ethnicity, Culture, Colorism, And Family | Ep. 38 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Carolina Veira & Priscilla GuassoFrom: Ecuador/Miami, USA & Mexico/Illinois, USATalk About: Latin ethnicity, culture, colorism, and family Connect With: Carolina Veira: LinkedIn Priscilla Guasso: LinkedIn Resources: Red Table Talk: The Estefans -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Our Story and Mission Welcome to Connect to Joy Podcasts—your trusted space to rediscover hope, nurture connection, and ignite joy in every aspect of your life. My journey in creating this brand began with a heartfelt desire to help people bridge gaps, embrace diversity, and foster genuine relationships. I believe that in a world buzzing with noise, taking time to connect with joy—on a personal and collective level—is nothing short of revolutionary.Connect to Joy Podcasts is home to three transformative shows: The Circle of Hope, Not Quite Strangers, and Time to Come Alive. Each podcast is a unique doorway into meaningful conversations, personal growth, and authentic human connection. The Circle of Hope is a beacon for those seeking light amidst life’s challenges. Here, we come together to share powerful stories of resilience, explore practices for emotional healing, and encourage each other to find hope where it’s hardest to see. My aim is to create a nu
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