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  • Becoming an Empowered Projector by Evelyn Levenson
    “I think a lot of the challenge in the materials, or at least the way they’re interpreted, in Human Design is that Projectors feel like they have to wait for invitations for everything. And that’s so not true, it really is just for the big things in life… we don’t need invitations to do our laundry, and go grocery shopping, and get the things done of life. And if we are waiting for those invitations, it just gets in our way.”

     -     Evelyn Levenson 

     

    • Can Projectors have fun while they’re waiting?

     

    • What can Projectors do when they experience burnout?

     

    • How can you support those in your life who are Projectors?

     

    We’re so excited to share this very special episode of the GracePoint Publishing podcast with you! Today we feature guest host Karen Curry Parker, co-founder of GracePoint Publishing and a leading expert in Human Design, and Evelyn Levenson, the author of the best-selling book Becoming an Empowered Projector: Thrive with Wisdom and Guidance from Human Design. If you’re a Projector, if you know a Projector, or if you’re curious about Human Design, you’re going to love this interview!

    Find Evelyn’s book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3mCS1dh or anywhere you buy your books.

    Evelyn Levenson (Projector, 1/3), is an expert in the field of Human Design. Evelyn experienced such a profound shift in accepting and loving herself and others when she learned about Human Design in 2008 that she has studied the system intensively ever since and shares it with people all over the world through readings, courses, and hundreds of blogposts on her website, https://www.humandesignforsuccess.com/.

     

    Keep writing. Keep creating. Your words matter.

    Find out how to begin your own book publishing journey at www.gracepointpublishing.com

     

    Produced by Number Three Productions, www.numberthreeproductions.com

    20 min
  • Walking With Sobonfu by Susan Hough
    “Susan Hough’s Walking with Sobonfu naturally reveals the best part of all of our open hearts and wisdom through her very rare authentic voice and life. No matter what stage of development you find yourself in this book will help open you to your humanitarian spirit at a time when our troubled world so badly needs it.”
    • Robert Strock, Co-Founder of The Global Bridge Foundation Founder of ongoing podcasts The Missing Conversation and Awareness that Heals

    We are so excited to share this incredible interview with Michelle and Susan Hough, the author behind the fantastic book Walking with Sobonfu: A Guide to Claiming Your Authenticity and Deepening Your Sense of Community. This very special interview opens up with a prayer from Susan and then launches into incredible conversations about rituals, Susan’s deep friendship with Sobonfu Somé, and the organizations Susan works with because of her connection with Sobonfu, Wisdom Spring and Walking for Water (Please see below for full links to Walking with Sobonfu and these incredible organizations).

    Susan Hough experienced a profound shift in her life when she first encountered the works of Sobonfu Somé. What she didn’t realize, at the time, was that those books would lead her to a profound lifelong connection with the author. Through her friendship with Sobonfu, Hough’s life expanded in deeper, more meaningful, and more spiritual ways. Walking with Sobonfu chronicles Hough’s friendship with Sobonfu as they share experiences in North America as well as in Africa. The book is filled with the wisdom of both women and invites the reader to dive deeply into the richness of their own lives through rituals and ceremonies that bring about stronger connections to themselves, the earth, and their communities.

    Susan Hough has been living her gift for over 35 years. A born healer, she began her journey on the East Coast working with teens and families. The rites of passage of losing her mother, being diagnosed with breast cancer, and suffering through a divorce caused Susan’s entire life to shift. Experiencing so many deeply challenging experiences she rededicated herself to turn them into rites of passage which deepened her journey to heal herself emotionally, physically, and spiritually.


    Find Susan's book and connect with organizations at the links below:

    Walking with Sobonfu on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dUrGTb

    Wisdom Spring home page: https://www.wisdomspring.org/

    Walking for Water 2022: https://www.wisdomspring.org/virtual/

    Walking for Water West Coast home page: https://lbhswalkingforwater.org/

    Walking for Water East Coast home page: https://huskieswalkingforwater.org/



    Keep writing. Keep creating. Your words matter.

     

    Find out how to begin your own book publishing journey at www.gracepointpublishing.com

     

    Produced by Number Three Productions, www.numberthreeproductions.com

    19 min
  • Thriving in Business with Elena Joy Thurston
    A first-of-its-kind look into the day-to-day experiences and lives of successful queer entrepreneurs! – Thriving in Business: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur

    Our guest today is Elena Joy Thurston, the founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation and Pride and Joy Publishing (see below for Elena’s full bio!). Come along and join Elena and Michelle for this incredible and inspirational conversation. Michelle and Elena discuss the flagship book from Pride and Joy Publishing, Thriving in Business, and also dive into the topics of code switching, masking, being true to who you are, and why all of the topics covered in Thriving in Business are so important in today’s business world as well as in our communities.

    GracePoint Publishing has had the privilege of working alongside Elena and 13 other authors to launch the incredible flagship literary work by and for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs from the Pride and Joy Foundation and Pride and Joy Publishing, Thriving in Business. Thriving in Business helps readers to become their most authentic and successful self with guidance from visible LGBTQ+ business owners. The book is compiled and written by 14 successful queer entrepreneurs as they discuss their journey and the obstacles they’ve uncovered on the way. We hope this book encourages you as you take on the incredible journey of becoming a successful, visible, and authentic business owner. You can find Thriving in Business on Amazon (and anywhere you buy books) by clicking here or by copying https://amzn.to/3HdbN7a into your browser.

    Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, and founder of the nonprofit Pride and Joy Foundation. A Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church, and her community when she came out as a lesbian, Elena’s viral TEDx talk on surviving conversion therapy has been viewed 40,000+ times and landed her media and speaking opportunities with

    ABC, CBS, FOX, Penn State, and Michael’s. Elena Joy recently launched Pride and Joy Publishing, the only publisher of solely LGBTQ+ empowerment and business books.

    To learn more about Elena and the Pride and Joy Foundation, please check her websites and social media platforms below.

    http://www.PrideandJoyFoundation.org

    http://www.queerbusinessbook.com

    www.prideandjoyparents.com

    http://www.AllyQuiz.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajoythurston/

    https://www.instagram.com/pridejoyfoundation/

    https://www.facebook.com/PrideJoyFound

    https://twitter.com/PrideJoyFound

    https://www.ted.com/talks/elena_joy_thurston_conversion_therapy_almost_took_my_life_mindfulness_saved_it

    Keep writing. Keep creating. Your words matter.

    Find out how to begin your own book publishing journey and learn more about our amazing authors at www.gracepointpublishing.com

    Produced by Number Three Productions, www.numberthreeproductions.com

    29 min
  • The Crystal Clear Leader by Eric Jackier
    "As you read The Crystal-Clear Leader, you will notice that Eric talks a great deal about his previous failure as a business owner and how he used what he learned to become a success." – Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Times Best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul®  series, on Eric Jackier’s book The Crystal-Clear Leader: A Proven System for Maximizing Your Success, Productivity, and Profitability.

    What is the secret to Eric's success? Stay tuned to find out!

    GracePoint Publishing author Eric Jackier, the CEO & Founder of JTD Coaching and Chairman of the Disability Mentoring Day program in New York City from 2005-2014, joins Michelle to talk about the release of his new book, The Crystal-Clear Leader. This book is a testament to Eric’s success story and Michelle and the GracePoint Publishing team are so excited to share Eric’s story with you.

    In The Crystal-Clear Leader, Eric shares his story about being a failed business leader who made every misstep that could be made. At the height of his despair, he started a three-year journey analyzing his mistakes and understanding the keys to success. This began an amazing journey to leadership excellence that is shared within the pages of his book and on this show. Told with humor and honesty, The Crystal-Clear Leader is an essential component of the Eric Jackier Leadership and Productivity System and inspires readers to become the best business leaders they can be. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or CEO, the skills and principles Eric shares will allow you to build, improve, or scale your business to heights you’ve never imagined. The Crystal-Clear Leader is available now in eBook and paperback, on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3HmughK) and wherever you get your favorite books.

    To find out more about Eric and his work, please visit his website at jtdcoaching.com.

    Keep writing. Keep creating. Your words matter.

    Find out how to begin your own book publishing journey and learn more about our amazing authors at gracepointpublishing.com

    Produced by Number Three Productions, numberthreeproductions.com

    25 min
  • Dare to Own You by Liz Brunner
    "Our desire for approval and acceptance is real, it is human nature, and while we may desire that from the outside world, it's more important to accept ourselves for who we are on the inside," - Liz Brunner in Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter

    GracePoint Publishing author, Liz Brunner, the CEO & Founder of Brunner Communications and award-winning former news anchor for ABC-TV in Boston, joins Michelle to talk about the release of her debut title, Dare to Own You. Gracepoint Publishing is honored to be publishing Liz’s incredible work, we can’t wait to share Liz’s story with you.

    In Dare to Own You, Liz Brunner reflects on the risks she has taken, the obstacles she's overcome, and the lessons learned along the way. Mixing memoir with practical, implementable transformational tools, this book weaves her story about determination, perseverance, resilience, faith, and trust. What emerges is an approach to life that will empower others to dare to own who they are and move into the next chapter of their professional and private lives with courage, confidence, and authenticity.

    Dare to Own You
    is now available now in audiobook, eBook, paperback, and hardback, on Amazon, Audible, and wherever you get your favorite books.

    To find out more about Liz and her work, please visit her website at lizbrunner.com and check out her amazing podcast, Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner, at lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life

    Keep writing. Keep creating. Your words matter. Find out how to begin your book publishing journey at gracepointpublishing.com

    Produced by Number Three Productions, numberthreeproductions.com

    23 min
  • Channeling the Sacred by Jo Ann Levitt
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jo Ann Levitt, author of 'Channeling the Sacred.' Jo Ann is a longtime spiritual counselor and teacher, she sheds new light on the ancient spiritual practice of channeling in her latest work, Channeling the Sacred, Activating your Connection to Source. A prolific author who has written on a variety of topics, Jo Ann was a senior Kripalu faculty member for thirty years and continues to teach meditation and provide spiritual counseling. She is also a licensed RN and Healing Touch practitioner. ABOUT THE BOOK

    More and more, people are searching for ways to explore their knowledge of the Divine. Channeling the Sacred: Activating your Connection to Source is a step-by-step guide designed to engage and deepen your relationship with Source. Along with a number of gifted mediums and channels whose examples provide depth and insight into channeling as a spiritual practice, Jo Ann Levitt introduces a variety of methods and exercises that inspire readers to discover the delight of channeling and the power of their own transcendental experiences. Both a formal introduction to channeling and a practical guide for those who want to deepen their practice, this book helps you to cultivate your connection to the Divine, while tapping into your infinite wisdom and endless creative capacity.

    Grab you copy on Amazon! - https://www.amazon.com/Channeling-Sac...​

    Or from GracePoint Publishing's Bookstore! - https://gracepointpublishing.com/book...

    27 min
  • Eat Freely: God's Perspective About Food by Karen Brooks
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Karen Brooks can usually be found researching and writing about food and the human body. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University. Karen is an avid reader, fitness enthusiast and trial and error cook. She splits her time between NC and VA with her husband, Chris.


    CONNECT WITH KAREN BROOKS:

    • Website: karenbrookslife.com
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/This-is-Life-102027411616604
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenbrookslife/

    ABOUT THE BOOK:

    LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE AND LET SCRIPTURE HELP YOU FIND THE WAY.

    The constant decisions of what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat consumes most people’s thoughts during the course of a day. While you may not think of the Bible as a nutritional reference, you’ll soon discover that it has the answers you’ve been looking for.

    In their quest to sell convenience, the food industry repeatedly reinforces the idea that cooking is inconvenient, expensive, and takes up too much of your valuable time. But it doesn’t mean this should be your personal choice.

    With the easy availability of fast-food, processed food, food in a box, and food on-the-go, our modern relationship with food has become dysfunctional. Eventually, everyone reaches the point when they know they’re not eating well and want to find a better solution and a healthier way.

    It’s not about how much protein or fat or calories a particular food contains. Rather, it’s about nourishing yourself from the plants and fruits that grow from the soil, and also by partaking of the animals that also nourish themselves with green plants.

    Here's the bad news:

    • Six in ten adults in the US have at least one chronic disease
    • Four in ten have two or more chronic diseases
    • Eleven million people die each year due to eating an unhealthy diet
    • Up to sixty percent of calories come from ultra-processed foods in the form of flour, sugar, wheat, corn, and soybean oil
    • Those who eat the most ultra-processed foods are the sickest
    • For every 10% of a diet that consists of ultra-processed food, the risk of death goes up by 14%.

    Here’s the good news:

    • The simplicity of eating healthily can be found in the scripture when God said to Adam, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. You may eat freely from every tree of the garden …”

    Eat Freely: God’s Perspective About Food isn’t a guidebook on what to eat and what not to eat. Instead, Eat Freely is about changing your perspective when it comes to eating based upon the tenets in the Bible and the eight spiritual gifts God has blessed us with. The Creator has given us all we need to eat well, and this book will help you see the impact eating freely can make in your body and in your spiritual practice. By eating freely, you’ll find your way to eating well, critical not only for your physical health but for your spiritual health as well.

    If you can change your relationship with food—what you eat and the way you eat it—you can improve your health and your spiritual well-being.

    This book will show you how!

    • Grab your copy on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Freely-Gods-Perspective-About-ebook/dp/B08HSFHD5Y
    • Or, buy from Grace Point Publishing bookstore: https://gracepointpublishing.com/bookstore/books-cards/eat-freely-gods-perspective-about-food/

    25 min
  • Unblock Your Body by Deanna Hansen
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Deanna Hansen, the author of 'Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia Is the Missing Link in Healing.' Deanna Hansen is a Certified Athletic Therapist and the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy. She has spent over 50,000 hours working in the fascia and has seen thousands receive the transformational benefits of her system. She has a global community, along with a university program where she teaches individuals to share Block Therapy with their community. To learn more, go to www.blocktherapy.com.

    CONNECT WITH DEANNA HANSEN:

    Website: https://blocktherapy.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannahansenblocktherapy/

    ABOUT THE BOOK:

    Does your body feel heavy and blocked? Discover how to awaken your cells and become more attuned to your inner spirit.

    Are you looking to overcome anxiety and your reactions to negative triggers? Do you want to conquer chronic pain? Struggling to defeat your sleeping problems?

    As a Certified Athletic Therapist and the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, Deanna Hansen has helped thousands draw on transformational benefits through her innovative system. Now she’s here to show you why the connective tissue that holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place shouldn’t be ignored and is essential to your well-being.

    Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing is a powerful guide to learning how to support your body’s internal systems and enhance your physical health. Unpacking how flourishing cells require space both around and inside them, you’ll know how to reduce restrictions, repair function, and recharge every aspect of your essence. In a world full of chaos and obstructive energy, you’ll soon be powering up the key forces needed to counter the constant drag of Earth’s gravity and boost your strength and vitality.

    In Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing, you’ll discover:
    • How to calm the all-important vagus nerve to ensure your organs work at maximum effectiveness
    • Natural ways to decrease panic attacks and other anxiety disorders so you can increase mental wellness
    • Reasons why you should keep your adrenal glands refreshed and breath unrestricted to receive necessary levels of oxygen
    • Methods for pushing past survival mode to live a life of drive and vigor
    • Whole-body strategies to lose weight, be more flexible, stay in touch with yourself, and much, much more!

    Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing is your gateway to achieving a stress-free existence and maintaining holistic-based health. If you like therapeutic techniques, eye-opening case studies, and advice supported by years of research and clinical experience, then you’ll love Deanna Hansen’s revolutionary book.

    • Grab your copy on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQWW6JD
    • Or, buy from Grace Point Publishing bookstore: https://gracepointpublishing.com/bookstore/books-cards/unblock-your-body/

    29 min
  • Awakening Your Inner Wisdom Keeper with Rosy Aronson
    Rosy Aronson, PhD, inspirational artist, author, teacher, blossoming guide and ordained spiritual counselor, joins host and publisher, Michelle Vandepas, on this episode of the GracePoint Publishing Podcast! With a Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy, a Doctorate in Intuitive Listening & the Creative Arts, and many years experience and training in Gene Keys and Human Design, Rosy is scheduled to be a speaker at the upcoming International Human Design conference. She joins Michelle to chat about her approaching talk at the conference, raising kids with a human design lens, and the impact of shadows and energy. Michelle and Rosy share wisdom and encouragement in this episode applicable to all, whether you're interested in Human Design, publishing, or just learning more about what makes our world tick the way it does.
    38 min

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