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I Am Grateful For...
by I Am Grateful for... Podcast
The aim of I Am Grateful For... is to give courage to individuals and help them think about what they are grateful for despite hardships or difficult situations. The goal being to look past the negativity and the contagious desire to spread it, while choosing to facilitate an atmosphere of gratitude instead. I Am Grateful For... does not hope to deny that tough times and unfortunate circumstances exist, but we choose to share the joy of knowing that nonetheless we can all still find something to be grateful for. If you love the podcast and would love to support my husband and I’s passion for sharing stories, make a donation towards the launch of Season 3 below:www.gofundme.com/f/i-am-grateful-for-the-gratitude-podcastWith Gratitude,Hope iamgratefulforpodcast.substack.com
Episodes
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Episode 5: Bria Holness: What Does It Mean to be Black?
In this interview, Bria shares her journey in understanding her identity and culture. Although she grew up in the Bronx, Bria wrestled with the many connotations that came with "being black". She wanted to know where she fit in, especially when it came to the people she spent most of her time…
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Episode 4: Mark Bishop: When People Believe In You
So thankful to get to interview my cousin Mark! Mark truly reminded me of the impact we can have on one another when we build one another up. In this interview, he openly shares about those who believed in him, even when he didn't have the grades or drive, and how it helped him become the man he...
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Episode 3: Bryce Outten: HBCUs and his journey at Tuskegee University
Bryce shares his journey and experience at Tuskegee University, an HBCU (Historically Black College and University). He shares about the stereotypes, opportunities, highlights, and even the dark moments that sparked a depth in his relationship with God. He also shares his passions of music…
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Bonus Episode | Ron Sachs: Share Gratitude 2020
We have felt the difficulty in 2020 for sure... In a powerful, funny, and insightful experience that we will never forget, tune in to learn from Ron Sachs of Sachs Media (https://sachsmedia.com) about what helped him get through this year and what he sees as the silver lining in it all. We were...
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Episode 2: Joshua Foxworth: Study Abroad and Paradigm Shifts
A few years ago, while in Dubai and India, Josh's experience sparked an abrupt paradigm shift in his life. He openly shares how the personal visit to these beautiful places changed his mindset and view of America and his relationships. Please take advantage of these valuable insights about...
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Episode 1: Jack Hadley: "White or Black. There had to be a beginning."
Interviewing Mr. Hadley was a powerful, eye-opening experience. We enjoyed his bright and pleasant personality and amazing ability to recall the facts in his history. He shares his experience growing up on a plantation, joining the military, finding his wife, and how the museum came about. Get...
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Season II Opener: Hearing from your host Hope Lavender
2020 has been a multilayered year. Finding positive media is challenging, and our worldview can grow dim. If accepting reality and focusing on gratitude is a desire of yours, you are in the right place. In this opening episode of I Am Grateful For Season II, we hear from Hope Lavender and her...
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I Am Grateful for Finding My Confidence: Kat
In high school, Kat struggled with an identity crisis that led to hanging with the wrong crowds, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. Despite the love for her family, back then she struggled with feeling unloved and alone. But she chose to find her identity through music, the choir, Reggae…
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I Am Grateful for Finding Who I Am: Mitchell
Mitchell, my sweet and supportive husband, was currently my fiancé when we did this interview. He is a campus minister at Crossway Church in Tallahassee, with aspirations to become a church leader and author. I am grateful for how Mitchell wrestled to find his identity to become the man is today....
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I Am Grateful for Who I Have: Quameiha
I had the honor of meeting Quameiha through a scholarship program called the Posse Foundation. She is definitely one of those people who when you meet her for the first time, you can immediately connect with her. I am grateful for her friendship but also the powerful example of love, joy…
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I Am Grateful for Joy: Kehinde
Kehinde was diagnosed with Lupus at age 11 and by 8th grade, she had a kidney transplant! Despite fatigue, struggle to wake up or even get out of bed, she fights through the "come and go" of the symptoms. Kehinde has wrestled with this fight for more than half of her life. Yet, she has learned…
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I Am Grateful for Second Chances: Kavell
Kavell’s always had a dream to go to college and get out of the projects of Queens, NY. In 2012, he reached that dream and got accepted to Syracuse University. But after struggling with his classes and his GPA had dropped, he received a letter saying that he would not be able to return to…
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I Am Grateful for Perseverance: Davetta
Davetta's family upbringing, close friendships, and environment where pretty rough growing up. Despite not having a close relationship with her dad, Davetta has grew in her gratitude for her friends and their father’s teaching her things like perfecting her shot or how to drive a car. But...
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I Am Grateful for Art, Family & Travel: Elaina
Elaina is a beautiful and humorous New Yorker, who is passionate about family, art, and travel. Even with her New York roots, her family exposed her to travel and it became such huge part of her life. From reading National Geographic to her own personal connection to her culture has inspired her…
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I Am Grateful for Health: Taiwo
Taiwo was diagnosed with Lupus when she was in sixth grade. It brought weight gain, insecurities, and lack of confidence. But despite the physical limitations that lupus brought, she did not let that stop her from growing in her appreciation for her family, her family, and her faith. In high...
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I Am Grateful for Being Adopted: Hope Lavender
This is my story! I hope sharing this will inspire and encourage you. Despite all that has happened in my life, I am grateful for each event making me into the woman I am today. Please share and repost! #IAmGrateful Get full access to I Am Grateful For... at...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The aim of I Am Grateful For... is to give courage to individuals and help them think about what they are grateful for despite hardships or difficult situations. The goal being to look past the negativity and the contagious desire to spread it, while choosing to facilitate an atmosphere of gratitude instead. I Am Grateful For... does not hope to deny that tough times and unfortunate circumstances exist, but we choose to share the joy of knowing that nonetheless we can all still find something to be grateful for. If you love the podcast and would love to support my husband and I’s passion for sharing stories, make a donation towards the launch of Season 3 below:www.gofundme.com/f/i-am-grateful-for-the-gratitude-podcastWith Gratitude,Hope
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