Love What Matters

Imani Rescue Center International: Part One | A Love What Matters Podcast

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In this episode, Tracey and Veronicha Richards chat about Veronicha’s international love story, how her and husband made a very long distance relationship work, the challenges they faced with communication, and more!

“Learning to trust your intuition and shutting out the fear of others is a powerful skill that, when exercised properly, can guide your life, but also allow miracles to take place.”

Show Notes: 

  • [0:00] Introduction to the episode with guest Veronicha Richards 
  • [0:17] Welcome back to the Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin
  • [0:50] Tracey introduces Veronicha by reading a part of her Love What Matters story to the listeners
  • [7:05] Question: What were your thoughts during that time when he was being “ballsy”?
  • [15:08] Veronicha details out the process of an engagement in Kenya 
  • [19:05] “If you find someone that you love, that you believe will take care of you, who am I to say, no? You go for it..”
  • [20:47] We planned the wedding through letters to each other, through emails, and those very expensive phone calls.
  • [27:03] Traveling from Kenya to Chicago
  • [27:28] Veronicha details out experiencing the midwest cold for the first time
  • [31:05] Question: Would you say that for your husband it was love at first sight? 
  • [31:39] Question: What did you and your husband have to do to make your long distance relationship work? 
  • [32:59] “Learning to trust your intuition and shutting out the fear of others is a powerful skill that when exercised properly can guide your life, but also allow miracles to take place.”
  • [33:10] To check out the vision behind Imani Rescue Center International click HERE and to learn more about Veronicha and her mission check her out on her Facebook @ImaniRescueCenter, and Tiktok @theimanifamily 
  • [33:12] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness


    • In part two, next Thursday: Tracey and Veronicha Richards chat about Veronicha’s daughter Sophia, whose pure love for first responders and all she does for her community turned into being sworn in by the county sheriff as the first-ever junior deputy.


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      Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.

      Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.

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