My Independence Report

Julie Gianelloni Connor started out thinking she would be a writer, detoured into the U.S. Foreign Service, and after retirement returned to a writing career. She is the author of an award-winning book, Savoring the Camino de Santiago, and the owner and editor of Bayou City Press in Houston, TX, which focuses on writing about travel, Houston, and international affairs.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Julie finished prep school at The Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts, before heading to Houston for Rice University. Her undergraduate B.A. in English and history was followed by an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Houston. She also studied journalism at Louisiana State University, during which time she interned at the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate.

Among her jobs in her 20s, Julie taught English as a Foreign Language in Lisbon (Portugal), Barcelona (Spain), and Wimberly (England); was a Teaching Fellow at the University of Houston; and worked in the private sector for a law firm and an audio company.

In 1981 Julie began her diplomatic career with the U.S. Information Agency, principally working overseas at embassies on press, cultural, and exchange issues. In 1999 USIA was absorbed into the U.S. Department of State, and Julie continued her diplomatic career there until her retirement. During a 33-year career, Julie rose to the senior Foreign Service while serving overseas nine different times in seven different countries: Israel (twice), Paraguay, Guatemala, Indonesia, Colombia (twice), Malaysia, and Chile. She worked in fields as diverse as anti-narcotics, nuclear nonproliferation, and women’s issues.

Edward Tick, Ph.D., is Founding Director of the non-profit Soldier’s Heart, Inc. Honored for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic and community-based healing of veterans and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Dr. Tick has been a psychotherapist for 39 years, specializing in working with veterans since the 1970s. Dr. Tick is an internationally recognized educator and expert on veterans, PTSD, and the psychology of military-related issues and has conducted trainings, retreats and workshops across the country and overseas. He has lectured and trained staff and worked with wounded warriors at West Point, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Forts Hood, Knox, Bragg, and other Dept. of Defense facilities. The Department of Defense now uses his pioneering work and he was the U.S. Army’s 2012 trainer for its annual Chaplain Sustainment Training in PTSD. He is a tireless advocate for war-healing and peace-making, lecturing around the world and leading semi-annual educational, healing and reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam and Greece. Dr. Tick is a gifted healer, teacher and guide specializing in using psycho-spiritual, cross-cultural, and international reconciliation practices to bring healing and hope to veterans, communities and nations recovering from the traumas of war and violence.

Rev Rob has an incredible Life story, all with one underlying theme. To Help People, and great episode

In this powerful discussion we discuss the difference between true humility and ego, a very powerful discussion

Do you wonder why bad things always seem to happen to good people? Do you want to know how to overcome adversity and become successful despite terrible odds? Would you like to know what a parkway on Long Island has to do with two evil dictators? Author Steve Borys has been struggling with these questions all his life. The conclusions reached in this book were arrived at after decades of getting beat up, making mistakes, and asking for help. You will learn about the trials and tribulations of the Borys family as they rocket through history on a horrific and hysterical ride.

The hope is that these experiences can help you in your struggles and give you hope for a better tomorrow. If you are getting your butt kicked by life and want to turn the tables, this book might just be for you. It will at times make you angry, and yes, you might cry. You will definitely laugh, maybe even pee your pants, and who knows? It might change your life! Are you ready?

NEW SERIES! Coryelle Kramer and I will detail the results of the work she does with one case each week. This week? We talk about the case of Jeffrina and Peanut, the sickness, what Coryelle did to help and the ultimate sacrifice given from one friend to another. A great episode!

Do you wonder why bad things always seem to happen to good people? Do you want to know how to overcome adversity and become successful despite terrible odds? Would you like to know what a parkway on Long Island has to do with two evil dictators? Author Steve Borys has been struggling with these questions all his life. The conclusions reached in this book were arrived at after decades of getting beat up, making mistakes, and asking for help. You will learn about the trials and tribulations of the Borys family as they rocket through history on a horrific and hysterical ride.

The hope is that these experiences can help you in your struggles and give you hope for a better tomorrow. If you are getting your butt kicked by life and want to turn the tables, this book might just be for you. It will at times make you angry, and yes, you might cry. You will definitely laugh, maybe even pee your pants, and who knows? It might change your life! Are you ready?

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Five Star review on Amazon!

Human is a small book with a big mission: challenging what it means to be human.

If you’re seeking to reconnect with yourself, Human will remind you that behind the blindness lies your truth.

Written by award-winning corporate innovator, trained actress, and self-taught pianist and vocalist, Vanessa Ferlaino’s debut book, Human, takes you on a much-needed, humbling journey. 

In rhythmic-like prose, Vanessa lets you in on her experiences with loss, trauma, and abusive relationships, with reflections and observations of the human condition. 

It shines with abruptness, gentleness, and vulnerability.

As she deconstructs what she knows of the world, she’s reminded of how important it is to open your heart to both yourself and to others, and ultimately, what it means to be human.

With this book in hand you will feel inspired to explore who you are – let it rekindle your compassion!

As a culture development specialist, Dr. Karen’s dream is to spread collaborative compassion within care organizations and communities and contribute to the creation of a global movement dedicated to the improvement of the life of children and adults with special needs including disabilities.

She is a certified professional co-active coach, organizational relationships systems coach, certified coach master toolkit coach, and a leadership facilitator at Johns Hopkins International.