Hello all and welcome back to the pod!

This time I'm introducing you to Rachel Minion, self-professed "Jem and the Holograms" lover...(just like me!) and all around resilient and badass survivor who has taken what she's experienced and used it to create more bounty and beauty for everyone around her! A cancer survivor, a visionary and a non-profit maven, Rachel is one of those people that life just has to bow down to-she's here, with her magnetic self, to shape and change the world around her for the better. And she's taking the rest of us along for the ride! (thank goodness!)

To check out Rachel's website, click here!
And her Insta, click here!

She absolutely is a star-example of what goodness and generosity look like as it plays out in the real world, so check her out, it'll remind you that the world is a good place!

Don't forget to rate and review...I am so grateful for those that do so!

Your bit of beauty is this funny excerpt from "Jem..." because I just had to, I just had to!

Hello all and welcome back to the pod!

This time I'm introducing you to Rachel Minion, self-professed "Jem and the Holograms" lover...(just like me!) and all around resilient and badass survivor who has taken what she's experienced and used it to create more bounty and beauty for everyone around her! A cancer survivor, a visionary and a non-profit maven, Rachel is one of those people that life just has to bow down to-she's here, with her magnetic self, to shape and change the world around her for the better. And she's taking the rest of us along for the ride! (thank goodness!)

To check out Rachel's website, click here!
And her Insta, click here!

She absolutely is a star-example of what goodness and generosity look like as it plays out in the real world, so check her out, it'll remind you that the world is a good place!

Don't forget to rate and review...I am so grateful for those that do so!

Your bit of beauty is this funny excerpt from "Jem..." because I just had to, I just had to!

Friends, meet Nathaniel Turner, our guest this episode, and certified generous, brilliant human being! He and I laughed our way through this conversation and had the best time, for strangers who were just meeting in this world! His story of how community shaped him, how family and friends supported him and had his back...well, it all had me wiping away a tear or two. It just goes to show it takes a village to raise upstanding and kind human beings and to make this world a shinier place! I, for one, am so grateful that Nathaniel is here, in this time, lifting everyone up around him and being the beacon of light that he is.

To read up on Nathaniel and his work, click here to visit his website!
To take a gander at his Insta, click here!
And to read up on Nat Turner, Nathaniel's namesake, click here!

Do yourself a favor and become better acquainted with this excellent human...it just might make your day!

I'm always asking for ratings and reviews...so if you could, that world be amazing! Thanks, everyone, in advance!

Your bit of beauty is this: just one of many videos of humans being good and kind to eachother...this video from "On The Road." A lovely reminder that strangers can sometimes be angels...and that entertaining the stranger can bring unexpected blessings.

Friends, meet Nathaniel Turner, our guest this episode, and certified generous, brilliant human being! He and I laughed our way through this conversation and had the best time, for strangers who were just meeting in this world! His story of how community shaped him, how family and friends supported him and had his back...well, it all had me wiping away a tear or two. It just goes to show it takes a village to raise upstanding and kind human beings and to make this world a shinier place! I, for one, am so grateful that Nathaniel is here, in this time, lifting everyone up around him and being the beacon of light that he is.

To read up on Nathaniel and his work, click here to visit his website!
To take a gander at his Insta, click here!
And to read up on Nat Turner, Nathaniel's namesake, click here!

Do yourself a favor and become better acquainted with this excellent human...it just might make your day!

I'm always asking for ratings and reviews...so if you could, that world be amazing! Thanks, everyone, in advance!

Your bit of beauty is this: just one of many videos of humans being good and kind to eachother...this video from "On The Road." A lovely reminder that strangers can sometimes be angels...and that entertaining the stranger can bring unexpected blessings.

I had the very great privilege of interviewing Hilary Momberger Powers this week and to say that her story is about resilience would be the understatement of the century! And frankly, we need to step back and realize something...that Hilary, as you'll hear, is truly the miracle this episode, all wrapped up in generosity and wisdom and kindness and a capacity to forgive, which ties in to her miracle story.

She was a child star, who found herself in an impossible situation...and I don't want to ruin it by giving it away, but I just sat back and let her talk, and share, and open up about parts of her life that were heartbreaking and hurtful and still echo down the timeline to today. But she has a story to tell...and I urge you all to deeply hear it. Healing is possible, healing is necessary, and healing is available to us all...we just need to grab the opportunity when it comes to us.

To read up on this resilient human, click here!

To check out her Insta, click here!

I thank her again for being on the show and being her glorious self!

Please do rate and review the show, it warms the cockles of my heart! Thank you!

Your bit of beauty is this: someone shared today that when asked what his religion was, the Dalai Lama replied, "My religion is kindness." Check out this YouTube about that statement, kindness and compassion, and how it all, ultimately, leads back to the Divine!

I had the very great privilege of interviewing Hilary Momberger Powers this week and to say that her story is about resilience would be the understatement of the century! And frankly, we need to step back and realize something...that Hilary, as you'll hear, is truly the miracle this episode, all wrapped up in generosity and wisdom and kindness and a capacity to forgive, which ties in to her miracle story.

She was a child star, who found herself in an impossible situation...and I don't want to ruin it by giving it away, but I just sat back and let her talk, and share, and open up about parts of her life that were heartbreaking and hurtful and still echo down the timeline to today. But she has a story to tell...and I urge you all to deeply hear it. Healing is possible, healing is necessary, and healing is available to us all...we just need to grab the opportunity when it comes to us.

To read up on this resilient human, click here!

To check out her Insta, click here!

I thank her again for being on the show and being her glorious self!

Please do rate and review the show, it warms the cockles of my heart! Thank you!

Your bit of beauty is this: someone shared today that when asked what his religion was, the Dalai Lama replied, "My religion is kindness." Check out this YouTube about that statement, kindness and compassion, and how it all, ultimately, leads back to the Divine!

David Hunter is someone who lives close to the soul of the world. I say this because his life is made up of synchronicity, of magical happenings and still, a close and dear relationship with his parents, who are no longer in this reality with us. He tells all these stories and more, including one about the day he got let go of his job...and how the Universe stepped in to help him, right away!

It behooves us to understand these types of people, those who have faith in the World. They can be excellent models for us, and light a way forward for us to follow. So listen to David and deeply hear what he has to say...magic is abundant and everywhere, we just need to partner with it.

To check out David's company, Global Phytoplankton, click here!

Please consider leaving a review or rating...they make my heart sing!! Tra lalalalala...see?

Your bit of beauty is this cool science mini-doc titled "Why We Owe Our Lives to Phytoplankton" from SciShow and put out by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It'll show you all the ways we owe our lives to this little organism!!

David Hunter is someone who lives close to the soul of the world. I say this because his life is made up of synchronicity, of magical happenings and still, a close and dear relationship with his parents, who are no longer in this reality with us. He tells all these stories and more, including one about the day he got let go of his job...and how the Universe stepped in to help him, right away!

It behooves us to understand these types of people, those who have faith in the World. They can be excellent models for us, and light a way forward for us to follow. So listen to David and deeply hear what he has to say...magic is abundant and everywhere, we just need to partner with it.

To check out David's company, Global Phytoplankton, click here!

Please consider leaving a review or rating...they make my heart sing!! Tra lalalalala...see?

Your bit of beauty is this cool science mini-doc titled "Why We Owe Our Lives to Phytoplankton" from SciShow and put out by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It'll show you all the ways we owe our lives to this little organism!!

Hi all!

I have a really special human to introduce to you this week, AND, it was made super-deluxe special because I got to interview Jesse in person, a very rare experience for me!

You'll hear how I met Jesse and how we got to talking and how I convinced him to be on the pod (hint, it wasn't hard, he was very gracious!), and just how he ended up being a traveling musician and spreading his goodness and his talent all over the U.S. His story is a familiar one, but one we need to hear again and again. Sometimes we just need to step off the cliff into uncertainty and be brave, so as to discover the treasure and the possibility waiting for us. And guess what? Jesse shares four songs on the show...unique and fabulous creations from his own mind and heart...so don't miss those!

If you want to find out a bit more about Jesse, here is his Insta!
His Bandcamp is here AND, here is the link to Spotify and his incredible array of musical offerings!

I've decided that amidst all of the bad news and negativity it behooves all of us to remember that there are so many wonderful humans in the world and in fact, they outnumber the naysayers and negative-nellies by 100 to one. (yes, I said negative-nellies!!) Jesse is a prime example of human splendidness, so soak up his generosity, his creativity and his really funny sense of humor. And then remind yourself that the world is a good place.

Please consider leaving a rating or writing a review! I would be so grateful if you would do so as it makes my heart happy!

Your bit of beauty this episode is Jesse's YouTube and this video, "Taking Off," Jesse's submission to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. It's groovy laid-backness and sultry style will have you dancing!!