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Island TreasuresIsland Treasures Podcast: Change is A-Coming!Island Treasures Podcast is taking a short break from publishing new episodes to reflect and seek future direction!Over the past six seasons, we've explored the many facets of caregiving, sharing insightful conversations and meaningful stories. While our existing content will remain available for you to revisit anytime, we feel it may be time to venture into new territory.We look back over the life of the podcast thus far as its focus has been on caregiving, with exceptional guests - many caregivers themselves - sharing their caregiving stories, wisdom and experiences as they help...2025-06-0605 min
Anchored by the SwordHow to Make Marriage Easier with Arlene Pellicane!Marriage isn’t always easy, but what if we could make it easier? In today’s episode, I sit down with Arlene Pellicane, author of Making Marriage Easier, to talk about the ups and downs of marriage, navigating grief and loss together, and how small intentional actions can reignite connection. Arlene shares her own love story—from longing for marriage as a young woman to waiting on God’s timing and eventually walking through infertility and loss. She also gives practical tips on keeping fun and affection alive in marriage, communicating well, and choosing commitment even when emotions wane. Whether...2025-03-1132 min
Weird True CrimeUNSOLVED: The Murder of Leon Laureles and the System that Failed HimIn this episode, we uncover the tragic and deeply unsettling case of Leon Laureles, a kind-hearted man from Brownwood, Texas, whose life was brutally cut short in May 1996. Leon, a Hispanic, gay man in a conservative small town, was shot execution-style and left by his burning car on a remote road. His murder shocked the community—but not enough to bring justice.We dive into Leon’s life, his role as a caregiver for his family, and the days leading up to his murder when he shared fears for his safety. From the mishandling of evidence to the deeply flawed inve...2024-11-2035 minWeird True CrimeUNSOLVED: The Murder of Leon Laureles and the System that Failed HimIn this episode, we uncover the tragic and deeply unsettling case of Leon Laureles, a kind-hearted man from Brownwood, Texas, whose life was brutally cut short in May 1996. Leon, a Hispanic, gay man in a conservative small town, was shot execution-style and left by his burning car on a remote road. His murder shocked the community—but not enough to bring justice.We dive into Leon’s life, his role as a caregiver for his family, and the days leading up to his murder when he shared fears for his safety. From the mishandling of evidence to the deeply flawed inve...2024-11-2035 min
Sunbeam ChatsExotic Chocolates W/Gina HardySend us a textIt's November 19th and in celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, I am delighted to share this episode with a fabulous female entrepreneur, Gina Hardy. Gina is a Chocolatier and Founder of Gina’s Chocolates, which is produced in Trinidad & Tobago. She creates dedicant truffles and bean to bar chocolates, which come in a wide range of colours, shapes and flavors. She uses the finest single estate Trinitario cocoa beans, making her unique blends of chocolates a delight for chocolate lovers across the world. 2023-11-1925 min