Lament of Hope

Dajia Jay Wilson is a fashion model with a passion for holistic beauty. She is also a poet and motivational speaker who seeks to bring awareness to intentional living on and off the runway.

It is such a gift for me to publish the 300th episode of this podcast highlighting the actor who played Farmer Maggot in the first film of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. We talk about his iconic scene with the black rider, acting, and his love of opera (Cameron sings too!!).

Caren Jepkemei left everything behind in Kenya in 2019 to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion model. She sat down with me to share her story, which has already involved brands such as Vogue, Chanel, and Valentino.

Sydney Anne Bennett is a wife and mom who lives with a chronic illness called Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Sydney sat down with me to talk about her journey with FND, how it plays out in her daily life, and where her hope lies.

Gaeya is a Swedish artist with a passion to bring inner awareness and healing to others through her raw approach to music. Gaeya sat down with me to talk about her upcoming EP, "Growth," her faith in nature and her quest for hope.

Karli Karandos is currently writing a memoir about her experience living with and then grieving the passing of a dysfunctional mother whose cause of death is still a mystery. It was just always complicated.

Casuarina Smith hales from Australia with a love for the open road and scenic landscapes. Casuarina sat down with me to talk about the why behind her passion and what it's like driving behind the big wheel.

Stephanie Packer was diagnosed with a terminal illness at 29 and given three years to live. Stephanie is now in her forties. She sat down with me to talk about the physical and emotional pain she endures, the medical horrors she has faced, and her thoughts on assisted suicide. If you would like to see the video Stephanie mentions, it is posted on my Instagram alongside this episode.

Jennifer Goff started "Skip The Line" the day she spent three hours soliciting her services as a stand-in for those waiting in line at a "Game of Thrones" pop-up bar in D.C. I sat down with her to talk about how she made a job out of waiting.

Madison Furgeson has been struggling with infertility for nine years. She has experienced numerous miscarriages, but she still believes that one day she will be a mom, even if it looks different than she first expected.