The Illuminate Podcast

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The Illuminate Podcast episodes

July 22, 2020 Episode 47: Molly Huffman – The Moon is Round
Molly Huffman joins us on the podcast today! She has a story of loss and grief but also a story of hope and peace. She is the author of the new book “The Moon is Round” which recounts her story.
Over the course of 6 years she lost her mom, suffered a miscarriage, lost her 8 month old son and her marriage. It’s a lot. Yet through it all she clung to her faith (though it was hard a lot of times)… her faith carried her through.
When her son Tage was sick she started a CaringBridge site to keep her friends and family informed and ultimately point people to God. Over 20,000 views and hundreds of messages sharing Tage’s story, Molly realized how much his short life was impacting lives in really big ways.
In this episode Molly and I talk through her story and I hope it brings you feelings of peace and purpose for your own life!
This episode is hosted by Lindsey Hein.
Show Notes:
Molly’s Website
The Moon is Round
The Blessing of Humility
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1 hr 20 min
July 15, 2020 Episode 46: Jor-El Caraballo- Viva Wellness
Jor-El is a licensed mental health counselor trained in psychological counseling. His experience includes working with both the NYC Anti-Violence Project and LGBTQ young adults at the True Colors Residence of West End Residences, HDFC and educating about sexual assault prevention, healthy sexuality and consent, and mental health and stress management. Jor-El is the co-founder of Viva Wellness, a holistic health and wellness practice.
In this episode, Jor-El discusses finding a therapist that is right for you, the lack of representation of black individuals in the therapy field, having no shame in your feeling your emotions, his health and wellness practice Viva Wellness, and providing therapy and counseling for everyone, no matter their race, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender.
If you enjoyed hearing from Jor-El, he has a podcast of his own with his co-founder of his practice, Rachel, where they talk about wellness and share their knowledge, experiences, and interview bright and interesting guests.
This episode is hosted by Emma Benner.
Show Notes
Jor-El Caraballo
Viva Wellness
Jor-El on Instagram
Jor-El on Twitter
Viva Wellness on Instagram
The Viva Wellness Podcast
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51 min
July 08, 2020 Episode 45: Demi Knight Clark – She Built This City
Demi Knight Clark is a self-professed “spitfire” and energy ball who envisions a world where #20PercentBy2020 is not only a smashed ceiling by thousands, but also women and men are equal in all trades. As the “only woman in the room” much of her career (and seeking out these situations), she is a passionate advocate for equal representation at the table in all things – from boardrooms to sports endeavors.
She is owner of Knight Clark Collective, a boutique consulting firm servicing all industries (primarily construction); & an avid Wattie Ink Hit Squad Ironman triathlete, mountain climber & marathoner supporting Kathrine Switzer’s #261Fearless movement engaging women in running. After climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro & the summits of Iceland in early 2019, she was accepted to Yale School of Management’s Global Executive Leadership Program & “said no more excuses” to starting She Built This City.
Show Notes:
She Built This City
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She Built This City on Facebook
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1 hr 1 min
July 01, 2020 Episode 44: The Muzaffar Sisters – Owning this Moment
Episode 44: The Muzaffar Sisters – Owning This Moment
This week’s Illuminate Podcast guests are three sisters – Amal, Zainab and Mariam Muzaffar. COVID-19 has devastated the world, but it has also brought some positivity to communities. The Muzaffar sisters are the perfect example of this positivity. They were raised in New York and decided to own this moment to give back to the New York community. They did this through fundraising and working with a supplier to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) to the hospitals around New York, when it was desperately needed and by working with a local food bank to address the hunger crisis. These sisters also started a lifestyle clothing brand called Beautiful And Delicious where they are designing clothing for the everyday woman that can transition from work to play to the gym. But the brand is so much more that – it has brought together a community helping empower women to be the best version of themselves and own their moment.
In the episode you’ll hear from all three sisters. Zainab is the Founder and CEO of Beautiful And Delicious. She is often laughing at her own jokes, singing loudly to 90s hip-hop, or working on her hook in the boxing gym! Mariam is the Managing Director of a brand consulting agency in NYC. She feels most at home, getting lost in the adventures of her characters’ in the novels she’s writing. Amal is a Product Manager on the AI team at Facebook where she owns the machine learning strategy for video. She loves to stay active in her community and spends her free time dancing, reading, or learning something new.
This conversation will make your day and make you wish you could have dinner with these ladies!
This episode is hosted by Kristin Srour.
Show Notes:
Beautiful and Delicious
Rising Strong by Brene Brown
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
Educated by Tara Westover
Follow Beautiful And Delicious
On Instagram
Website
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Illuminate on Instagram
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1 hr 5 min
June 24, 2020 Episode 43: Eileen Moskowitz Palma- Using your Gifts for Good
Today’s guest on the podcast is Eileen Moskowitz Palma. Eileen was a teacher for many years until facing a life threatening condition, HELLP Syndrome, while pregnant with her daughter. After that, she faced auto-immune disorders that forced her to give up teaching. Leaving her teaching career lead her to begin working on her other life dream, becoming an author. Eileen has recently published the first of her two book series, Camp Clique, and was prepared to go on a book tour with many school visit stops on the way. When the shut downs began all of those plans were cancelled. She got creative to keep her mind busy and get through these disappointments and created virtual writing workshops to help parents that are homeschooling unexpectedly during these times. She has helped kids find their passion for writing and grow in their creativity while sharing their emotions during these times. Eileen will be releasing the second book of her series, School Squad, in October, 2020.
Throughout this episode, you will hear how Eileen has had many times in her life that she had to change her dreams and passions. This conversation is inspiring to see how she takes these setbacks and turns them into new goals, passions, and exciting new things. We can all learn from Eileen during these times where all of our plans are changing.
This episode is hosted by Emma Benner.

Show Notes
Virtual Writing Workshops
Camp Clique
School Squad
Eileen Moskowitz Palma
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Illuminate on Instagram
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1 hr 15 min
June 17, 2020 Episode 42: Faitth Brooks; Racial Reconciliation
Faitth Brooks is an anti-racism educator. She is the Director of Programming at Be the Bridge. Be the Bridge. Be the Bridge empowers people and culture toward racial healing, equity and reconciliation.
Faitth is a passionate speaker, she’s an activist, writer and loves to travel. She has a masters degree in Social Work and also co-hosts the podcast Melanated-Faith.
In this episode we talk about racial reconciliation and what that process looks like. Faitth helps break down the book “Be the Bridge” written by Latasha Morrison.
This episode is hosted by Lindsey Hein.
Show Notes:
Be the Bridge
Oh Happy Dani
Insecure
Be the Bridge – Latasha Morrison
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1 hr 3 min
June 10, 2020 Episode 41: Jennifer Magley – No Shame in being Knocked Down
Jennifer Magley is a speaker, former professional athlete, NCAA Division I head coach, entrepreneur, and owner of OPEN GYM. She has received national media coverage from USA Today, ESPN, Heart & Soul Magazine, BRIO Magazine, Active Life Magazine, The Kansas City Star, The Indianapolis Star, and IndyStyle TV among others. Currently Magley is a Make-A-Wish® America Honoree and Board Member at non profits The Patachou Foundation and COBURN Place in Indianapolis, IN. She is a single mother of 2 young boys.
In this episode we talk about life as a Professional athlete, career and Jennifer shares her story of walking through divorce, life as an entrepreneur, speaker, landing a dream job but getting laid off months later due to the pandemic and how there is NO SHAME in being knocked down. She recently wrote a linked in article that went viral with over 10 million views on the topic.
You are going to leave this conversation hoping that one day you will get the opportunity to sit in a crowd and listen to this woman share her gift with the World because when she speaks in front of a group of people, every last person will be moved.
Show Notes:
Jennifer Magley Website
Patachou Foundation
Story Genius – Lisa Cron
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59 min
May 27, 2020 Episode 40: Deo Niyizonkiza – A Vision for Change
Today’s guest brings a story of the kindness of strangers, peace building and the pursuit of dignity. Deogratias “Deo” Niyizonkiza was born in rural Burundi. He fled Burundi during the catastrophic war that lasted more than a decade and took the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. He ended up in New York City, not knowing English or with a place to go. He found himself homeless in Central Park. Through the kindness of a stranger, Deo worked his way out of homelessness. He eventually enrolled at Columbia University, earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and philosophy. He then attended the Harvard School of Public Health, and completed his medical studies at Dartmouth Medical School. Deo had a vision for change and believed in the power of peacebuilding and community as part of the solution. He founded Village Health Works, which is providing quality, dignified health care while also addressing the root causes of illness, poverty, violence, and neglect within his home community of Kigutu, Burundi. This work has set an example for countries and organizations across the globe.
This episode is hosted by Kristin Srour.
Show Notes:
Deo’s inspiring life story is told in Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Kidder’s book, Strength in What Remains.
King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild
Village Health Works
Village Health Works on Twitter
Village Health Works on Instagram
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1 hr 10 min
May 20, 2020 Episode 39: Wendy Snyder – Compassionate Discipline
Positive Parenting coach Wendy Snyder returns to the show today!
Wendy is a Positive Parenting Teacher & Family Coach, helping families parent with great purpose and intention by creating healthy, respectful & cooperative relationships. She is a Certified Parent Educator of Redirecting Children’s Behavior (RCB) and an advocate for families.
A mother to two vibrant children, Wendy has been dedicated to the application of Positive Parenting in her home since 2009. Wendy discovered the work of Positive Parenting when she was challenged and overwhelmed with the many trials of parenthood early in her motherhood experience. The endless opportunities for practice, failure, learning and growth have created a deep fluency for Wendy in the language and curriculum of Redirecting Children’s Behavior.
Through her company Fresh Start Family, Wendy offers in-person and online seminars, coaching, classes & memberships to give parents the support and tools they need to raise their children with firmness, kindness, strong limits, compassion and empathy. Her delicate balance of encouragement, empowerment, and coaching inspires parents to take action and be the change they wish to see in their families, homes and communities.
Make sure you check out our first episode with her to get some more background on her story! (episode 15).
Hosted by: Lindsey Hein
Show Notes:
Fresh Start Families
Follow Wendy:
Wendy on Instagram
Wendy on Facebook
The Fresh Start Family Podcast
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1 hr 19 min
May 13, 2020 Episode 38: Dr. Adam B. Hill – Mental Health; and Honest and Hopeful Conversation
Today’s guest is Dr. Adam B. Hill! “Dr. Adam B. Hill is a human being, a husband, a blessed father of two young children, an avid Butler University Bulldog, a native Indiana son, and a pediatric palliative care physician at Indiana University’s Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Hill openly shares his own story of depression, suicidal thoughts and alcoholism while working in the field of medicine. Now, years into recovery, Dr. Hill shares his experience to help other individuals still suffering. In the midst of a national epidemic of caregiver distress, Dr. Hill reveals a rare, open and honest perspective, which has garnered national/international speaking opportunities and assisted in lifting the veil of secrecy regarding caregiver mental health. Dr. Hill’s voice is leading a cultural revolution for how we approach mental health conditions in the professional workforce.
Hill’s voice has been featured by USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Indianapolis Star, Medium, Thrive Global, Medscape and a cover story on Modern Healthcare magazine. Dr. Hill has also been named a National Mental Health Champion award winner for 2019.
In his lectures and writings, Dr. Hill shares the lessons learned during the course of his own successful mental health and addiction recovery. On March 23rd, 2017, these lessons were shared in the groundbreaking New England Journal of Medicine Article entitled “Breaking the Stigma: A Physician’s Perspective on Self-Care and Recovery”.
(Quoted from Dr. Hill’s Website)
This episode is hosted by Lindsey Hein.
Show Notes:
Long Walk Out of the Woods – Dr. Adam B. Hill
The Wounded Healer on Twitter
Dr. Hill on Twitter
Love Lives Here – Amanda Jett Knox
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59 min