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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come Alive episodes
- Finding Safety and Acceptance in the LGBTQIA+ Community | Ep. 10 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Bridget Portier & Reba Rose
Place: Austin, Texas, USA & Oakland, California, USA
Topic: Safety and acceptance in LGBTQIA+
Connect With:
• Bridget Portier
• Reba Rose
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
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBTQIA+ #DEI #Gay
1 hr 10 min - How to Build Your Network and Do What Matters | Ep. 9 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Brandy Cain & Dr. Janet Morrison-Lane
Place: North Carolina/Texas & Missouri/Texas
Topic: Building your network and doing what matters.
Resources:
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture #Networking #Community #Purpose
💬 Let's connect 💬
· Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
· YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConnecttoJoy
· - NQS Challenges: https://www.valeriehope.com/nqschallenges
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
1 hr 4 min - How To Age Gracefully | It Gets Easier The Older You Get! | Ep. 8 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Angela Hope & Grace Vyvyan
Place: Panamá/USA & Oklahoma/Texas, USA
Topic: It gets easier the older you become!
Resources:
- A Course in Miracles (https://shop.acim.org/)
- A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson (http://marianne.com/a-return-to-love/)
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Spirituality #Aging #Love #Grace #Hope
1 hr 7 min - How the Military Influences Fatherhood | Ep. 7 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Casey Field & Ricardo Hope
Place: California/Air Force & Texas/Marines
Topic: How the military influenced their role as fathers
Connect:
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture #Military #Fatherhood
💬 Let's connect 💬
1 hr 6 min - How to Nurture Self-Expression in Your Kids | Ep. 6 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Ariela Morgenstern & Dana Rey
Place: San Francisco, California / New York, New York & Dallas, Texas/ Washington D.C.
Topic: Nurturing self-expression in your children
Connect:
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Culture #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #PerformingArts #Motherhood #Self-Expression
💬 Let's connect 💬
- Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConnecttoJoy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
1 hr 8 min - Youth Edition: How To Connect With The Youth Of Today | Ep. 5 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Ford, Louis & Felipe Ferreira
Place: Dallas, Texas, USA & São Paulo, Brazil
Topic: The art of podcasting and connecting with young people
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Montessori #Teenager #Youth
💬 Let's connect 💬
1 hr 15 min - Leadership Insights: A Journey of Empathy, Balance, and Transformation | Ep. 4 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Amir Ghannad & Fernando Santana
Place: Iran/USA & Puerto Rico/USA
Topic: Leadership insights from lemonade
Connect:
Resources:
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Transformation #Leadership #Balance #Family
💬 Let's connect 💬
- Website: http://www.notquitestrangers.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notquitestrangerspodcast/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
1 hr 9 min - How to Mother Explosive Children | Ep. 3 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Inna Buschell & Lavanya Challa
Place: Russia/California & India/Texas
Topic: Mothers meet the pandemic with explosive children.
Reading Resources:
Connect with...
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture #Motherhood #Anxiety #Autism
💬 Let's connect 💬
- Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
1 hr 4 min - Cultural Exploration and Personal Discovery | Ep. 2 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Dominique Rentsch & Sana-Patrick Milochevitch
Place: Sweden/Switzerland & Serbia/France/Canada
Topic: When you choose your culture, you also choose your adventure.
Connect:
· Dominique Rentsch
· Sana-Patrick Milochevitch
Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access recent and past episodes!
Listen to the podcast for inspiration and do the Connection Challenges for the action! Each challenge will spark your curiosity, challenge the status quo, and connect you to much more! To receive these episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture #ThirdCulture #Mindfulness
💬 Let's connect 💬
- Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
1 hr 13 min - Unifying Passion: A Deep Dive into Football's Influence | Ep. 1 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Eduardo Hope & Paxton Ballard
Place: Panamá/USA & USA/England
Topic: A passion for a sport that transcends nationality & a generation.
Resources:
· "You’ll Never Walk Alone": https://youtu.be/Go-jJlGd1so
· Diego Maradona's "Hand of God Goal": https://youtu.be/oJEw7Inwlc4
Connect:
· Eduardo Hope (LinkedIn / Instagram)
· Paxton Ballard (LinkedIn / Instagram)
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.
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Culture #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Futbol #Soccer
💬 Let's connect 💬
- Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/
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About Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come Alive
From the publisher's feed
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Our Story and Mission
Connect to Joy Podcasts is a home for meaningful connection, hope and resilience, and personal…
growth conversations that remind us we are not alone.
Created and hosted by Valerie Hope, leadership coach, facilitator, and guide, Connect to Joy Podcasts exists to support people through life transitions, deepen emotional intelligence, and inspire purpose-driven living. In a world full of noise and division, this network offers thoughtful conversations that bridge differences, foster understanding, and awaken authentic human connection.
Connect to Joy Podcasts includes three distinct yet aligned shows: The Circle of Hope, Not Quite Strangers, and Time to Come Alive. Together, they explore what it means to live with openness, courage, and heart—both personally and collectively.
🌿 The Circle of Hope
The Circle of Hope is a podcast centered on hope and resilience in real life. Through intimate storytelling and reflective dialogue, this show explores emotional healing, inner strength, and the power of community during challenging seasons. Each episode offers encouragement, perspective, and gentle wisdom for navigating uncertainty with compassion and courage.
🤝 Not Quite Strangers
Not Quite Strangers invites listeners into unscripted conversations between people who have just met. Designed to dissolve barriers and spark empathy, this show highlights the magic of meaningful connection across differences. These honest, human conversations demonstrate how emotional intelligence and curiosity can transform strangers into neighbors—and foster more authentic leadership in everyday life.
✨ Time to Come Alive
Time to Come Alive is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and what truly matters. Through uplifting interviews, reflective practices, and practical guidance, this podcast supports personal growth, self-awareness, and aligned action. Each episode encourages listeners to awaken their purpose, navigate life transitions with intention, and live with renewed energy and joy.
💛 Our Shared Intention
At the heart of Connect to Joy Podcasts is a deep belief in the power of storytelling to heal, unite, and inspire change. Through personal growth conversations, compassionate listening, and shared wisdom, this network supports individuals and communities in cultivating hope, connection, and a more purposeful way of living.
As your host and fellow journeyer, Valerie brings openness, humility, and respect to every conversation, creating a space where all voices are valued and authentic expression is welcomed.
Whether you’re seeking hope, longing for deeper connection, exploring authentic leadership, or standing at the edge of a life transition, Connect to Joy Podcasts offers conversations that help you reconnect—to yourself, to others, and to the joy already within you.
- Discover your circle.
- Find your hope.
- Connect to your joy.
🎧 Subscribe and explore the latest episodes at connecttojoypodcast.com
🎥 Watch full episodes and extended conversations on YouTube