Soul Stories

Dr. Connie Kaplan is a modern-day mystic who has brought in new technology, a way of interpreting and living the dream. Has taught dreaming as a spiritual practice for over 30 years and has written five books…… Now Teaches online to women’s groups all over the world forming a sacred community that educates, uplifts, and aligns women with their purpose in life. 

Mat and Kelli Gurman make music to bring unity and peace to humanity. Standout pieces featured in the Soul Stories podcast include The Box of Crayons, In Other News and We are the Stars. 

Olivia Hussey is a beacon of light through her works on stage and off. She was chosen out of 800 actresses in London alone to play the role of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s film version of Romeo and Juliet in 1968. She won a Golden Globe and the David di Donatello Award for her performance, and gained International recognition.

Olivia was reunited with Zeffirelli in the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Mary, mother of Jesus in 1977.  She played the lead in Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 2003,  a biographical film for which she was presented with a Character & Morality in Entertainment Award in May 2007. it had been her dream and wish to portray the role of Mother Teresa of Calcutta since she finished her role as the Virgin Mary. Also she is an author of her memoir, The Girl on the Balcony: Olivia Hussey Finds Life After Romeo and Juliet, which was released on 31 July 2018.

Olivia has spent her life spreading goodness and light on screen and off and still does as an animal and human rights activist,  amongst other things. The planet is lucky to have her as she is always a beacon of positivity and light to us all.

Hanna Gamble is the co-owner and manager of St. Lucia Plantation and Eightfold Farms. Hanna is passionate about preserving the health and beauty of the land under her care and has implemented developments to improve the land and create a community centered around a love for nature, animals, and people.

Hanna Gamble is a Louisiana native with a degree in business management and a passion for horses, regenerative farming, agroforestry, and preserving the natural world for future generations. She is the co-owner and manager of St. Lucia Plantation, a 1,833-acre Loblolly pine tree farm, Eightfold Farms, a 208-acre horse, hay, and regenerative agriculture farm, and Oppenheimer Ranch, a 117-acre horse, hay, and regenerative agriculture farm. Hanna is a leader in her community that inspires others to adopt and maintain sustainable and regenerative farming, forestry, and lifestyle practices by providing a clear example of how these goals can be accomplished and replicated.

In 2017, Hanna received the honor of being named the Louisiana Tree Farmer of the year by the Louisiana Forestry Association. She was selected for this award because of her strict adherence to BMPs, the quality of her forest, and her desire to share her farm and forestry knowledge with her community. Hanna continues to be an active member of the forestry community and gives back by serving on the Louisiana Forestry Association board and the Northwest Louisiana Forestry Advisory Committee.

"My main goal is to preserve the land under my care for future generations and to inspire others to take up farming with nature in mind."

Meet Howard Wills and partake in a special prayer and meditation session within this episode! You won't want to miss Healer, Howard Wills on the Soul Stories Podcast! 

Caroline Bordreaux of the Miracle Foundation. Caroline is a Social Enterprise Founder and Philanthropist with a passion for helping children to express their full potential. She is truly leading with the heart. 

Mark Zoske is the visionary and CEO of SaltWorks Inc., the first and largest gourmet salt manufacturing company in North America. SaltWorks was first imagined decades ago when Zoske studied the health benefits of genuine, unrefined sea salts. From that ideation, he vowed to revolutionize the salt industry by making high-quality sea salts for everyone, including food manufacturers, specialty retailers and consumers. 

SaltWorks became a reality in 2001, launching with just five products. Since then, Zoske has developed the perfect salt for everyday cooking or baking and specialty salts ideal for pairing with meats, desserts, beverages and more. In addition to food salts, SaltWorks offers the highest quality therapeutic bath salts that are entirely authentic and natural. 

SaltWorks’ growth has not gone unnoticed. Zoske was named 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Pacific Northwest and has been featured in various publications, including Entrepreneur, The Seattle Times and Seattle Business Magazine. In 2016, the company celebrated ten years on Inc Magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. During the tumultuous year of 2020, SaltWorks received gold honors at the Specialty Food Association’s Sofi awards. This year, SaltWorks, Zoske and his team of over 100 employees celebrate 20 years of leading the sea salt industry as the world’s most trusted gourmet salt company. 

Tanima Ferdous shares her story about leaving her country coming to the US and the arduous process of becoming a doctor here. After completing her medical education in Bangladesh she refused to give up her dream of becoming a skilled practicing physician in the United States despite a lack of encouragement from her colleagues and teachers. 

Also how she found Dr. Gayle Randall who agreed to have her come and train with her. Dr. Randall encouraged her and taught her things she could not learn in standard medical training. Such as compassion and listening to what all the patients had to say. A wonderful touching podcast about Tanima’s journey as a training doctor and the relationship between these two women who both fought fiercely for their goals to serve others. 

On this episode of Soul Stories, I had a lot of fun talking with Elizabeth Rovens.  She gives her sustainable tips for assembling a classic wardrobe of high-quality clothing that is made to keep you looking amazing without straining the environment. Listen in to this fun episode!

Do you realize how often you are in a hypnotic state? When driving, when you are falling asleep, and those moments when you are just zoned out. Janet Mongomery shares her insight into the brain in a hypnotic state. Join us for this truly special episode.

Janet Montgomery is a Certified Hypnotherapist who graduated with honors from Hypnosis Motivation Institute. She received the Directors award for Remarkable Performance and Achievements During Professional Training.