This episode was recorded about a week ago and about a month since the Coronavirus pandemic really impacted our local community in South Florida. I wanted to share Janine’s story with you all right away once I heard it, so you could hear an uplifting story of connection, community and gratitude.  Even with being faced with losing the two incomes in her household, Janine was able to create space for creativity and tap into the  abundance mindset she had cultivated over the last year.  And by doing so she figured out an innovative way to give back to the South Florida community which has then led to additional abundance in her life.   With so many people wanting to give back at this time without the income to do so, we hope that this episode will inspire you to think outside of the box, shift towards using your time and talent creatively, and to be confident that what you give you’ll get back tenfold. 

Guest Bio:
Janine Stone is a Miami based portrait and event photographer who has been capturing South Florida families and events for over 20 years. Janine prides herself in capturing life's most precious moments creatively and artistically to create timeless keepsake her clients will have for many years to come.

Janine found a way to use her art to create connection among the community even as they are forced to stay separate at home. She created Portrait of our Neighborhood sessions, which fully benefit Feeding South Florida, the largest, most efficient food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. She has raised over $4500  in only one month of shoots in Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Additional Resources:
Portrait of Our Neighborhood project link: https://www.janinestonephotography.com/portfolio/portraitofourneighborhood/

Website:www.janinestonephotography.com
Social Media: Insta @janinestonephoto, @janinestoneofficial Twitter @janinestone

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Charity Highlight: Feeding South Florida
https://feedingsouthflorida.org/

Feeding South Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. More than 98% of all donations are put back into the community and is South Florida’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization serving 25% of the state’s food insecure population.

Through innovative direct-service programs and a network of nonprofit partner agencies, Feeding South Florida distributed nearly 62 million pounds (51.5 million meals) of food last fiscal year to over 706,000 individuals – 236,000 of whom are children and 100,000 are older adults.