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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come Alive episodes
- 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
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #college #highschool #12grade #Wisdom #Backtoschool #school #university #immigrant #refugee #international #global #podcast #learn #school #pandemic #highschool #writing #write #college #advice #dance #friends #dance #creativity #classroom
55 min - Teachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 NQS | Valerie Hope
Teachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 | Not Quite Strangers
Strangers: Meet David Bolich & Eddie Watkins
From: Alabama, USA; Alabama, USA
Connect with:
David Bolich –
· Facebook
Eddie Watkins –
· Facebook
· Email
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 #Education #Teacher #Music #Musician #Leadership #Band #Empowerment #Teamwork #Community #Gratitude
Let's connect
· Website
· NQS Challenges
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
1 hr 11 min - How Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 NQS | Valerie Hope
How Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 | Not Quite Strangers
Strangers: Abhijit Solanki, James Haney, and Sammy Haddad
From: India/California, USA; Texas, USA; Lebanon/Texas, USA
Connect with:
· Abhijit Solanki LinkedIn
· James Haney LinkedIn
· Sammy Haddad LinkedIn
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 #Friendship #Brocode #Relationship #Men #friends #people #friendship #met #conversation #hang #bachelor #party #talk #trip #big #budget #admire #podcast #feel #question #moved #curious
Let's connect
· Website
· NQS Challenges
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
1 hr 1 min - 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 Hope
Strangers: Ash Desai & Doy Charnsupharindr
From: India/Pennsylvania, USA & Thailand/California, USA
Connect with:
Ash Desai
· Instagram
· LinkedIn
Doy Charnsupharindr
· Instagram
· LinkedIn
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+ #LGBT #Transition #Gay #Pride #pridemonth #Queer #Asian #men
💬 Let's connect 💬
· Website
· NQS Challenges
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
1 hr 20 min - Master Your Money - Education, Money Rules, And Building Wealth | Ep. 66 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Marcia Dawood & Romone Penny
From: Pennsylvania/North Carolina, USA & Illinois, USA
Connect With:
Marcia Dawood
· LinkedIn
· Website
· Podcast: The Angel Next Door
· Venture Capitalist vs. Angel Investor Rap Battle
Romone Penny
· Email: [email protected]
· Instagram: @PursuitSportsGroup and @Romonefpenny
· Pursuit Stream Website
· Spotlight Article
Resources:
· Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
· Book: Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo
· Free Course: A gift of abundance from Ken Honda
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
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Wealth #Money #Investing #Financial #Entrepreneur
1 hr - Growing Emotionally And Spiritually As A Man | Ep. 65 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Andy Thomas & Tommy McDowell
From: 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 Randall Arthur
· Men are Mars and Women are from Venus by John Gray
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
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Manhood # Transformation #Relationship #Connection #Community
1 hr 6 min - What is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 54 NQS | Valerie Hope
What is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 64 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Heather McNabb & Jennifer DeFeo
From: Forney, Texas & Plano, Texas
Connect with:
Heather McNabb
· Website
· Instagram
· Facebook
Jennifer DeFeo
· Facebook
Resources:
· Book: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
· Book: I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years by Ilchi Lee
· Wildfit Program by Eric Edmeades
o Website
o Video
· Book: 1% Better
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 #Health #Wellness #Healthcare #Wellbeing
💬 Let's connect 💬
· Website
· NQS Challenges
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
1 hr 4 min - Blazing a Trail and Being Responsible Women | Ep. 63 NQS | Valerie Hope
Ep. 63 - Not Quite Strangers: Meet Heidi Jackson Everett & Patricia Bradley
From: Kentucky/Washington D.C/USA & Philadelphia/Texas, USA
Talk About: Blazing a Trail and Being Responsible Women
Connect with:
Heidi Jackson Everett
· LinkedIn
· Instagram: @heidijeverett and @star_cypress
· Website
Patricia Bradley
· LinkedIn
· Facebook
· Instagram
Resources:
· To learn a language use Pimsleur
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 #Motherhood #Military #Family #Career
💬 Let's connect 💬
· Website
· NQS Challenges
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
7 min - Making Your Brand About Style, Not Just Fashion | Ep. 62 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Indiya Martinez & Nadia De Col
From: Nebraska/Texas/USA & Italy/Switzerland
Connect With:
Indiya Martinez
· TikTok
· Websites:
o TequilaGypsy Bonanaza Booth
o TequilaGypsy Nuuly Thrift
Nadia De Col
· LinkedIn
· Instagram
· Website
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
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Fashion #Style #Creativity #Identity
52 min - Healing Cancer With Soul | Ep. 61 NQS | Valerie Hope
Strangers: Meet Maurine Duhart & Tami Lee
From: Chile/Brazil & Canada/Germany
Talk About: Healing cancer with soul
Connect with:
Maurine Duhart - LinkedIn
Tami Lee - LinkedIn
Resources:
· Max Gerson Foundation
· Netflix series: “Another Self”
· Mistletoe Cancer Therapy
· Hospital Anthroposophisches Krankenhaus in Berlin - Kladow / Krankenhaus Havelhöhe (havelhoehe.de)
· Dr Andrew Weil - Explanation of Integrative Medicine
· Breathing exercises and other healing processes
· Dr Mark Hyman's explanation of Functional Medicine
· Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. – Fiber Fueled
· “The Game Changers” movie
· The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson
· The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – Eckhart Tolle
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
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Facebook
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Healthcare #Cancer #Healing #Holistic
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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