Connecting A Better World

In this episode, we meet musician, vocalist, actress, new author, and community volunteer and activist, Courtney Santana. As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, Courtney takes her experience and gives back in order to ensure opportunities for other domestic violence victims and survivors are in place. This includes guiding them to be served by the right people, helping them build strategic plans, and providing connections to safe environments in order to reduce homelessness and repetitive behavior. (Warning: this episode contains frank descriptions of domestic abuse.)Courtney's new book, 'Off Kilter: Getting Yourself "Right" After Abuse':

https://amzn.to/2Bp6JMQFor more information to volunteer, support, or connect with Courtney Santana:

https://www.facebook.com/CourtneySantanaMusic/

https://twitter.com/courtneydoingitand Survive2Thrive Foundation:

https://survive2thrivefoundation.org

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Who are the women in your neighborhood? In your neighborhood…in your neighborhood…Whether you have grown up living in Fort Collins, have lived here for 10 years, or have just moved to town, have you ever wondered just WHO had a part in changing the landscape for the future? Who are the prominent and courageous female trailblazers who leave behind a LEGACY in our community?In this episode, we meet retired nurse and entrepreneur, Patti Smith. We spend time learning about the journey of her idea into a now 4-year project coming into fruition as an art exhibit in the community as well as curriculum from elementary to college level courses to deepen students’ understanding of the women who have made a difference in our community.For more information to volunteer, support, or connect with Patti Smith and Her Legacy: Women of Fort Collins:

http://www.herlegacyzontafc.com

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Kindness inspires. Each one of us sharing one simple act of kindness; imagine the difference we could make in this world. Is there a reason why you give back? Was it a life event that propelled you into this new trajectory? Many of us had a role model or choose to give back with our time, talents, and treasures. In this episode, we meet uber-connector and mother of Fort Collins, Suzanne Miller, who has stepped into a role of creating a pay-it-forward movement due to a tragic event in her own life and the friends who surrounded her. Listen as she speaks the truth and focuses on the importance of making the most of your life.For more information to volunteer, support, or connect with Suzanne Miller:

http://www.doalizthing.com

https://www.facebook.com/doalizthingHosted by Natalie Phillips. Produced by Chris Lanphear and Charles Joseph Kelly for Loudspeaker.

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https://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerThis show is supported by its listeners, and by Audible. With over 180,000 titles to choose from, Audible.com allows you to listen to an immense library of books for every taste on your iPhone, Android, Kindle, tablet, or computer. Audible has a special offer for listeners which includes a free audiobook of your choice and a 30-day free trial.Learn more and get your free audiobook now at https://loudspeaker.org/audible.