Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys (formerly Journey of the Rhode Runner), where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join our hosts, Paul Stroessner and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever. Inspiring Journeys is not just a podcast; it's a celebration of the human spirit. We bring you real stories from re ...
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Welcome to the Inspiring Journeys podcast where vibrant women over 50 share their stories of courage, reinvention, and transformation. Each episode features intimate conversations with trailblazers, dreamers, and achievers who have embraced new paths, pursued passions, and reshaped their lives after 50. From groundbreaking career changes to unexpected adventures and personal growth, these inspiring stories highlight the strength and wisdom that come with age. Join us for a dose of motivation ...
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GenX Journeys - Episode 4: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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I’m thrilled to share a very special episode from the GenX Journeys branch of our feed. As part of bringing over some of the best moments from my former Return to the '80s podcast, I couldn’t think of a better one to kick off the holiday season than this Thanksgiving classic! Originally released on November 23, 2021, this episode is all about the h…
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Revitalize Your Path to Fitness After 50: Tips from Rita Jenkins-Wolcott
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In Episode 4, I interview fitness expert, Rita Jenkins-Wolcott. Her journey from ballet and dance to becoming an influential figure in fitness is truly inspiring. Rita candidly shares her struggles with body image within the rigid dance standards and how discovering strength training at 47 became a pivotal moment in her mindset and career. Her stor…
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Episode 30: Transformative Healing: Jackie Durnin’s Path from Trauma to Innovation in Mental Health
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In this inspiring episode of Inspiring Journeys, Paul Stroessner sits down with Jackie Durnin, founder of Hinterland Health Retreat, to explore her journey from trauma to healing and her groundbreaking work in mental health. Jackie shares the experiences that led her to become a counselor and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, opening …
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Episode 29: How to Find a Fitness Trainer with Adriana Ferns
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Today we welcome Adriana Ferns back to the show! Adriana recently published the book, How to Find a Fitness Trainer (which yours truly edited). We talk about the importance of seeking help, how to get started on your fitness journey, building trust, trainer qualifications and continuing education, and recognizing red flags which will help you avoid…
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Episode 28: Marine Corps Marathon 2024: Lessons from the Bridge with Paul Stroessner
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On October 27, 2024, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. Everything did not go as planned. It was an unforgettable journey filled with highs, lows, and a lot of lessons learned. Whether you’re a runner, a dreamer, or someone working toward any goal, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever had a big goal that didn’t go the way you hoped, you’re not alo…
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Discovering Purpose: Tara Murphy's Inspiring Story of Passion and Perseverance
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In the latest episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, Tara Murphy shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. With a lifelong passion for horses nurtured by her aunt, Tara developed a strong sense of determination early on. This passion seamlessly transitioned into her professional life, where she spent over 26 years at a credit …
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As many of you know, I dedicate each episode to a veteran from 22 Too Many. Today, will be a slight exception as the entire episode will be dedicated to 22 Too Many! I didn't want to single out any one hero. So, I am honored to have Keri Jacobs, co-founder of 22 Too Many, with us. Keri’s mission is deeply personal and incredibly impactful—through 2…
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Originally Released: October 27, 2021 Caroline and Claire join Del and I to talk all about Halloween. This is a huge range of topics, including music, movies, and candy, as well as Halloween memories. This was a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy! What are some of your favorite Halloween memories? Do you have any favorite Halloween themes music, movi…
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From Spa Owner to Branding Powerhouse: Debbie Menke's Journey of Reinvention and Success
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Discover the inspiring journey of Debbie Menke, who turned her dreams into reality by founding Spa-Dee-Dah, a day spa in rural Iowa, from an old paint store. Join me, Lauri Wakefield, as Debbie shares how she created a sensory-rich environment and rose to become the national sales manager for Jane Iredale Cosmetics, leading a team of 70 women with …
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On Inspiring Journeys, we explore the stories of incredible individuals who have faced life's toughest challenges and emerged stronger, with wisdom to share. Today, we have an extraordinary guest—Mike Morgan. Mike is a 30-year police veteran who served in both the City of Atlanta Police Department and the County of Suffolk PD in Long Island. During…
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Episode 25: Inspiring the Givers with Phil Januszewski
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On this episode, we would love to introduce you to Phil Januszewski. Phil is a high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, motivation, and entertainment. He empowers the givers in the world to completely flourish in their personal lives first, in order to ig…
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How to Embrace Change in Your Fifties: Insights from Leslee Wegleitner
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Host: Lauri Wakefield Guest: Leslee Wegleitner Tune In To: Discover how to embrace change, find new purpose, and thrive after 50. Leslee’s inspiring journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start fresh, and that life after 50 can be just as rewarding and meaningful as any other stage. Whether you're navigating your 50s or preparin…
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On this episode of Inspiring journeys, I present to you Episode 2 of the GenX Journeys series. This is a very special episode to me. My heart has been heavy as it was my late cousin Cecelia's birthday this week. Cecelia and her husband John were Paranormal Investigators, and were pretty well known in that community. They had a YouTube channel, whic…
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On this episode, I’m honored to welcome an incredibly resilient and inspiring guest, Joanica Santos. Joanica has faced more challenges in a short time than many do in a lifetime, from surviving an abusive marriage to enduring the tragic loss of her cousin, and overcoming personal injury. Despite these hardships, she remains a beacon of positivity, …
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You're in for a treat on this episode as we welcome the inspiring Adria Gross to the show! Adria’s transformational journey is nothing short of remarkable. After battling epilepsy at a young age and undergoing life-altering brain surgery, she reclaimed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others navigate the complex world of medical insura…
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One thing I love about doing this podcast is hearing the stories of people who have gone through major adversities, and came out shining and thriving on the other side. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest! Gary Hults discusses his journey which led him to start Northman Coaching, which specializes in guiding men who are either …
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Episode 21: The 9 A's of Happiness with Elise Morgan
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You're in for a treat this episode! We welcome my crazy, fun, electric and beautiful friend, Elise Morgan to the show! Elise hosts the podcast, The Elise Morgan Experience. She is also a Life Improvement coach, Healer, Author, and Transformational Speaker. She guides you through all your challenges and dreams with expertise, unfiltered truth, conta…
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We welcome the amazing Kate DeCosta back to the show! You can check out Episode 3 if you missed her the first time around. Kate struggled with major health issues for years and years, and nobody could figure out the cause. These ranged from digestive issues to being incorrectly being diagnosed as bipolar for 10 years. So Kate took charge and did a …
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Episode 19: Aligning and Rich Thinking with Mitzi Campbell
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Welcome back to another episode of Inspiring Journeys! Today, I’m thrilled to have the truly remarkable Mitzi Campbell join me. Mitzi is a teacher, speaker, writer, and the host of the inspiring podcast, Blessons, where she invites guests to share their collected experiences, lessons, and blessings. In addition to her podcast, Mitzi, along with Ren…
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GenX Journeys: Return to the '80s: Episode 1 - Journey
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Welcome, everyone, to a very special episode of Inspiring Journeys! We've been on a little summer hiatus as I am working on some backend work for the show. One of the projects I'm working on is moving my original podcast Return to the '80s into the Inspiring Journeys feed, and branding this branch to GenX Journeys. I'll eventually move all the retu…
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Episode 18: Once in a Lifetime with Suzanne Mattaboni
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On this episode of Inspiring Journeys, Paul defies Ghostbuster Dr. Egon Spengler's advice about not crossing the streams as we welcome Suzanne Mattaboni, co-host of Paul's other show, The GenX Book Club, to this show. Suzanne is an award-winning writer and the author of the coming-of-age novel Once in a Lifetime, which is set in the 1980s. She rece…
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Episode 17: Creating Your Own Narrative with Angie Leitnaker
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On this episode we are thrilled to welcome Angie Leitnaker. Angie’s journey through personal growth and overcoming grief has made her a passionate advocate for human potential. With 13 years of teaching experience and extensive work hosting global retreats, she has dedicated herself to helping others discover their inner greatness. Angie believes e…
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Episode 16: Get the Funk Out and Get Into Alignment with Molly Smith
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Today, we have a truly special guest with us: Molly Smith. Often described as the female “Ted Lasso,” Molly brings an infectious blend of grit and positivity to everything she does, earning her the endearing moniker #mollypositivepants. Molly is deeply committed to personal growth, the potential of those around her, and the success of the companies…
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Episode 15: The Rhode to the Marine Corps Marathon with Paul Stroessner
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Paul has signed up for his very first marathon! He will be running the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27 this year (2024). Paul discusses his decision with Kerri, and talks about what led to this decision and they talk about the road ahead. This episode is dedicated to 22 Too Many veteran: Pamela Dowling US Marine Corporal Pamela K Dowling, born …
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Episode 14: The Extraordinary Inspiring Journey of Terry Yoffe
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Today we welcome Terry Yoffe to the show! Terry's journey is one of transformation and empowerment. After years in the corporate world, she broke those golden handcuffs and seamlessly transitioned into a role as an executive business coach. For the past 2 decades, Terry has been guiding her clients towards realizing their full potential. But Terry'…
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Inspiring Journeys' own Kerri Nelson, and Chris Marino, whose incredible story can be heard on Episode 8 of Inspiring Journeys, completed the 2024 Boston Marathon! We get to live vicariously through them on Marathon Monday as give their experiences from the Marathon Expo to the trip to the starting line, to the race itself. And a little potty talk …
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On this episode, we welcome the incredible Russ Rogers to the show! Russ is the author of a children's 5-book series, Today... He is also the founder of the movement called Movetoday365. He encourages everybody to get some movement in and get outside. As a part of Movetoday365, on the second Saturday of every month, friends and family gather togeth…
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Episode 11: A Spectator's View of the 2024 Boston Marathon
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The 128th Boston Marathon took place on April 15, 2024. Your host, Paul Stroessner was in attendance for both the marathon and the expo, and this is his report. This week's 22 Too Many veteran is David Simpson “My Cousin David took his own life. A few nights ago, he became one of the 22 US veterans that commit suicide daily. I know it was not alway…
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Episode 10: Sobriety and Run Streaks with Marathon Panda Maurice Lowman
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On this episode, we welcome the incredible and inspirational Maurice Lowman, also known as the Marathon Panda. Maurice had gone from hitting rock bottom on the streets of Rhode Island to living the life of High fives and positive vibes, being sober since March 12, 2015, and continuing an outdoor run streak since January 1, 2016! The 2024 Boston Mar…
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The Inspiring Journeys podcast is off to a hot start, featuring all incredible guests. On this episode, Kerri and Paul reflect on the resilience, power, and inspiration of each guest. Let us know if you had any takeaways from anybody on the show so far. Ret. NYPD Detective Andrew Liakos and SBA Member, Ret. Sgt. Edward Scali, have teamed up with th…
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Episode 8: From Heart Attack to The Boston Marathon: The Inspiring Journey of Chris Marino
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We welcome Chris Marino back to the show! Chris was on episodes 51 and 52 of Journey of the Rhode Runner when he ran his first Boston Marathon in 2021. Then on December 3, 2022, while out on a run, Chris survived a widowmaker heart attack (which has a 10-20% survival rate). Not only has Chris survived, but is thriving. On April 15, 2024, Chris will…
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Episode 7: Inspiring Journey of SoulFriend Yoga with Adriana Ferns
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Adriana Ferns is not only a co-host of Inspiring Journeys, but also a partner in the female owned and run business, SoulFriend Yoga. SouldFriend has been an online business for the past 3+ years, selling well-sourced, safe materials for their yoga mats and clothes. Not only do they have great quality clothes, mats, and accessories, but they support…
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Episode 6: Project Accounted For with Eddie Scali
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We have another exciting episode this week as Kerri and Paul welcome Eddie Scali to the show. Eddie was a New York volunteer firefighter, then went on to an impactful 21 year career as an NYPD officer. These days, Eddie is a warrior for mental wellness for both first responders and the general population. He started a private law enforcement online…
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Brace yourselves for a powerful episode! At the time of this recording, Tom Lyman has been sober for 26 months, and has started the massively growing non-profit organization, The Considerate Group. Tom gets very vulnerable with us, talking about his dark days, going on the verge of losing everything, and rising out of the ashes to starting Joy Hour…
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Today we welcome the amazing Jessica Rae to the show! Jessica is a mentor/coach, author, creator, and speaker who helps women, especially single moms, break free and reclaim their life and independence. She is able to do this through the lessons she learned from her own experiences, which includes past toxic relationships and a scammer. Jessica not…
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Today's guest, Kate DeCosta, is on an inspiring journey. Kate was having some major health issues that doctors couldn't figure out. But that wasn't going to stop her! Kate's passion for health led her on a path of over a decade of researching and studying different symptoms, ailments, and treatments which led her to go to school at the Institute fo…
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I hope you're all ready to be fired up and inspired today! Kerri and Paul welcome Jenn Gray to the show. Jenn has been on an adventerous and inspiring life journey. She is the proud single mom of 4 children, and an entreprenuer. On this episode, Jenn gets vulnerable as we dive into her challenges as she has transformed her life by being her genuine…
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Inspiring Journeys welcomes our first guest, Misty Johnson! Misty had suffered from crippling anxiety. This anxiety contributed to Misty not being able to go to the gym for 7 years. But now she has returned stronger than ever! Check out this episode to find out how she did it, and learn some advice for people who struggle from anxiety, and how to o…
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Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys, where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join Paul Stroessner, Adriana Ferns, and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever! We'…
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We have arrived at the end of an era. This is the 100th and final episode of the Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast. We will be back next week as Inspirational Journeys. In the meantime, we have come full circle, as Paul welcomes Denny Krahe of Diz Runs Radio. Paul appeared on Episode 218 of this podcast in 2016 - 2 years before the Journey of the…
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On this solo episode, I present to you my 24 goals for 2024. I learned about this from Gretchen Rubin's podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Next episode, we will be hosting our awesome guest, Denny Krahe, of Diz Runs Radio. Denny is also a running coach, so please drop any questions below for him. Today's 22 Too Many veteran: Christopher Boe ‘Sgt…
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Episode 98: Adriana's Final Rhode Runner Episode. Coming Soon...Inspiring Journeys
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Happy New Year! Get ready for some huge changes! As we count down to Episode 100 of Journey of the Rhode Runner, we are preparing for a rebranding. Episode 100 will be the final episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. Then the following week, Adriana and I will start Inspiring Journeys. We will also be partnered with a new co-host as well. This wil…
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This will be the last episode of the year, and we are closing out with a great one! Kerri Nelson is back, and we have an incredible conversation about our one-word themes of the year. We honor veteran Abraham Cruz. Then Kerri turns the tables on me with her journalistic skills as she interviews me about my military background, and then we get some …
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Episode 96: Kerri Nelson and the 2023 New York City Marathon
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Kerri Nelson, who you may know and love from Episode 82, is back! This time we talk about her challenges, tribulations, and triumph of completing her first New York Marathon. On Episode 82, we talked about her first Boston Marathon experience. Now this was the second major of the year that Kerri has completed! On this episode, we talk about Kerri's…
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ReRun - Episode 79: Kate Champion – Never Too Late and You Are Limitless
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Here is another Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN! This was Episode 79 with Kate Champion, and was originally released in audio form on March 21, 2023. This episode is now also available in video on YouTube. Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy – Never Too Late and You Are Limitl…
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Episode 95: Walk, Don't Run; Gym Fright; Eating and Thanksgiving Tips
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Adriana to appear on the Rhody Strength Podcast New York Marathon Congratulations Kayleigh Williamson! Walk to End Alzheimer's Gym Fright Part 2 Better with Dr. Stephanie Estima Take the emotion out of working out Emotional eating Colette Brown episode Thanksgiving tips 22 Too Many Veteran AJ Buck Kitten Yoga - December 9, 2023 10am at the Bristol …
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Welcome to our first Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN. I have some exciting news. The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast will now be available on YouTube! Our first episode will be a classic - Episode 81 with Crystal Bui, which was originally posted in audio form on April 17, 2023. There may be some listeners who may not have caught that one yet.…
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- Adriana's Book Launch - Gym Fright - Worrying about how you look - Body Image - 22 Too Many: Amanda Sheldon This episode's 22 Too Many veteran Amanda Sheldon Get Adriana's book on Amazon, and leave a positive review https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0CHPC2VXT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_TG8PBK1DDBDXFCEMVCGX&tag=returntothe…
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Episode 93: Limitless Healing and Wellness with Colette Brown
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We are thrilled to introduce you to Colette Brown! Colette is a personal wellness advocate. Her passion for wellness came from her own experience with being "unwell" for over 20 years. Once she found the solution to her health issues, she embraced a new lifestyle and is passionate about sharing her knowledge in helping others with radical transform…
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- Adriana's Book Launch Party - 10/21/23 5:00 pm La Piñata in Warren, RI RSVP at adriana@soulfriendyoga - Tunnel to Towers 5k Recap - Sonder - SpotHero - parking - F & M Café and Restaurant - 1803 NYC - 22 Too Many Aaron Weaver In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Military Vets Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 48171, Cumberland, NC 28331. Condole…
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