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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveYour Intuition Is Right—Here’s How to Listen to It. | Ep. 3 COH | Valerie HopeWelcome to The Circle of Hope Podcast! I’m Valerie Hope, and in this inspirational LIVE episode, I sit down with intuitive coach and master connector, Shoshanna French. We share real stories of accidental meetings (are they ever truly accidental?), the epidemic of loneliness, and actionable ways to find, nurture, and deepen your circle of influence. Explore why reciprocity, boundaries, energetic resonance, and intuition are at the heart of lasting, impactful relationships.An earlier conversation with her inspired me to start the podcast you’re listening to now. Don’t miss the stories and wisdom...2025-08-051h 19
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhy She Refused to Play Small—And You Should Too. | Ep. 2 COH | Valerie HopeWelcome to Circle of Hope, my podcast where I explore how powerful human connections can ignite purpose, partnership, and community transformation. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Janet Morrison Lane, Executive Director of the Vickery Meadows Youth Development Foundation.We reflect on the moment we met, the spark that started it all, and how it’s evolved into years of collaboration, mentoring, and meaningful impact. Our story is rooted in volunteering, vulnerability, and deep friendship—and I’m so grateful to share it with you.Watch...2025-07-221h 06
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveReputation, Referrals & Real Talk | Ep. 1 COH | Valerie HopeWelcome to Circle of Hope, the podcast where I explore the power of connection to spark transformation. In this episode, I have the joy of reconnecting with my longtime friend and colleague, Winn Fuqua, a former photographer turned handyman and aspiring speaker. Together, we dive into the meaningful (and often hilarious) ways that trust, referrals, and reputation shape both our personal and professional relationships. This conversation is a candid, deeply honest reflection on the evolution of connection—from a chance meeting at a speaker’s event to years of collaboration, creative projects, advice-sharing, and mutu...2025-07-081h 05
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveIntroduction to the Circle of Hope PodcastThe "Circle of Hope” is a podcast hosted by Valerie Hope that explores how meaningful connections spark purpose, growth, and impact.Through real conversations with inspiring guests, each episode reveals how a single relationship can transform lives—and even spark a movement.Whether you’re looking to…Grow your network with intention – beyond surface-level connectionsGet practical strategies for building authentic, supportive relationshipsOvercome the loneliness that comes with leadership or personal ambitionFind courage to ask for the guidance, support, or feedback you needFeel inspired by real stories of vulnerability, hope, and triumphUnderstand what it ta...2025-07-0403 min
5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEIShared Laughter with Valerie HopeValerie Hope (she/her), CEO, Connect to Joy, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Accessible Scandinavian Style, Longer Refills, Cooling Off Hot Flashes, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Accessible Scandinavian StyleLonger Refills, Shorter BarriersCooling Off Hot FlashesMarriott Stays Firm Against DEI DroughtTrailblazer Swings New LeagueGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Go see the film Sinners in theatres. Yes, it’s a vampire film and it earns its rating, but it’s also full of subtext and lot...2025-05-0625 min
Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women in a Time of ChangePlanting Seeds of Hope: Mindset Strategies for Women Leaders in a Time of UncertaintySend me a text!Planting seeds of hope is a radical act of resilience during times of uncertainty and upheaval. When fear threatens to paralyze us, hope becomes our most powerful tool. Spring invites us into the sacred work of seeding dreams—not for immediate gratification, but with generational wisdom. We may not personally witness the full bloom of our efforts, but there is profound joy in tending to what matters most, knowing our actions create pathways for future generations. In this episode of Your Mindset Unlimited, I explore how we start pla...2025-03-0537 min
Forever Home for our kids with disabilities.Your host Valerie asks "Emotional waves - do you experience them?"Send us a textThis episode is packed with practical tools like the 4-7-8 breathing technique, ‘affect labeling,’ and self-compassion practices—all designed to help listeners respond thoughtfully to life's emotional waves rather than being swept away by them.Key Points Discussed:Awareness as the First Step:Recognizing and identifying emotions as they arise is the foundation of emotional regulation. Many people tend to push through tough emotions until they reach a point of overwhelm. Valerie encourages caregivers to increase emotional awareness in the moment.Understanding Emotio...2024-11-0620 min
Live & Lead With HeartEP 263 Unlocking Your Vibrational Energy in Leadership With Valerie HopeIn this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her understanding of emotional intelligence in the corporate world, discussing how feelings can transition from being seen as liabilities to valuable assets. Join Alexandra and Valerie for an inspiring conversation about the importance of heart-centered leadership and the transformative power of embracing our emotions.2024-09-2649 minLive & Lead With HeartEP 263 Unlocking Your Vibrational Energy in Leadership With Valerie HopeIn this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her understanding of emotional intelligence in the corporate world, discussing how feelings can transition from being seen as liabilities to valuable assets. Join Alexandra and Valerie for an inspiring conversation about the importance of heart-centered leadership and the transformative power of embracing our emotions.2024-09-2649 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow Our Growth Inspires Contribution | Ep. 78 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Felipe Ferreira & Valerie HopeFrom: Brazil/Germany & Panama/Texas, USA Connect With:· Felipe Ferreira· Valerie Hope Resources:· Gathering Behind the Scenes: Not Quite Strangers Spotify Playlist· Valerie Hope's TEDx Talk - How to Connect to Joy at Work Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #immigrant #entrepreneur #conversation #experiences #leadership #softlife #worklife...2023-12-071h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe Benefits Of Being An Outsider | Ep. 77 NQS | Valerie HopeStranger: Meet Nenuca SyquiaFrom: Philippines/California, USAConnect With:Nenuca Syquia• LinkedIn• WebsiteResources:Valerie’s TEDx Talk: How to Connect to Joy at WorkSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at Not Quite Strangers.Let's Connect:• Website• NQS Challenges• Instagram• Twitter• Facebook#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #D...2023-12-061h 02
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveBeing a Successful Mompreneur | Ep. 76 NQS | Valerie HopeBeing a Successful Mompreneur |Ep. 76 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Gabbie Kelly & Keisha RicksFrom: New Hampshire, USA & North Carolina/Texas, USAConnect with: · Gabbie Kelly - Instagram · Keisha Ricks - InstagramResources: · Book: Becoming Better Grownups · Book: We Should All Be Millionaires · Video: Iyanla Vanzant & Oprah WinfreySubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challe...2023-10-261h 16
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow to Balance Being Productive and Relaxed. | Ep. 75 NQS | Valerie HopeHow to Balance Being Productive and Relaxed. | Ep. 75 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jamal Martin & Sky JarrettFrom: Mississippi, USA & Jamaica/Florida, USAConnect with: Jamal Martin · LinkedIn Sky Jarrett · LinkedIn · WebsitesResources: · Sky’s TEDx Talk - Finding Joy in Grief: A Radical and Mindful Approach to Grieving · How to Connect to Joy at WorkSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past e...2023-10-121h 12
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveRaising Mixed Race Families | Ep. 74 NQS | Valerie HopeRaising Mixed Race Families | Ep. 74 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Karabi Acharya & Sara Emond HopeFrom: India/Illinois, USA & Vermont/Texas, USAConnect with: Karabi Acharya · Instagram: We Are Multitudes · Twitter · LinkedInResources: · Celebrating Loving Day Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration...2023-09-281h 17
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveSupporting the Well-being of Men | Ep. 73 NQS | Valerie HopeSupporting the Well-being of Men | Ep. 73 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Bala Subramanium & Ben GarciaFrom: India/Texas, USA & Texas, USAConnect with: Bala Subramanium · Facebook · LinkedIn Ben Garcia · Facebook · LinkedIn Resources: · Men managing depression & burnout - Ep. 43 - Not Quite Strangers Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com...2023-09-141h 11
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhat it Takes to End Human Trafficking | Ep. 72 NQS | Valerie HopeWhat it takes to end human trafficking | Ep. 72 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Lisa Welch & Rebecca JowersFrom: Texas, USA; Texas, USAConnect with:Lisa Welch · LinkedInRebecca Jowers – · LinkedIn · WebsiteResources: · Documentary: The Wisdom of Trauma · The Stages of Change Model · Movie: The Sound of FreedomSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal...2023-08-311h 00
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveOur Heart Trumps the Mind and the Body | Ep. 71 NQS | Valerie HopeOur Heart Trumps the Mind and the Body | Ep. 71 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Jérôme Vaillancourt & Saoussan GhandourFrom: Montreal, Canada & Lebanon/United Arab EmiratesConnect with: Jérôme Vaillancourt · jerome.vaillancourt@hotmail.com Saoussan Ghandour · selfleadershipjourney@gmail.com Resources: · Book: Gabor Mate - When the Body Says No · Video: Thomas Hubl - Healing Collective Trauma · Marshall Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Co...2023-08-171h 17
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhat Are The Best Ways To Get Ready For College? | Ep. 70 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Bway Paw & Dar Cuai From: Thailand/Texas, USA & Myanmar/Texas, USA Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com.Let's Connect:· Website· NQS Challenges· Instagram· Twitter· Facebook #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #college #highschool #12grade #Wisdom #Backtoschool #school #university #immigrant #refugee #international #global #podcast #learn #school #pandemic #highschool #writing #write #college #advice #dance #friends #dance #creativity #classroom2023-08-0354 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveTeachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 NQS | Valerie HopeTeachers Make a Profound Impact | Ep. 69 | Not Quite StrangersStrangers: Meet David Bolich & Eddie WatkinsFrom: Alabama, USA; Alabama, USAConnect with: David Bolich – · Facebook Eddie Watkins – · Facebook · Email Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspira...2023-07-201h 10
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 NQS | Valerie HopeHow Men Make Friends and Keep Them | Ep. 68 | Not Quite StrangersStrangers: Abhijit Solanki, James Haney, and Sammy HaddadFrom: India/California, USA; Texas, USA; Lebanon/Texas, USAConnect with:· Abhijit Solanki LinkedIn · James Haney LinkedIn · Sammy Haddad LinkedInSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. #NotQuiteStrangers...2023-07-061h 00
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLearning From the LGBTQIA+ Community: What it Means to Be an Ally | Ep. 67 NQS | Valerie HopeLearning From the LGBTQIA+ Community: What it Means to Be an Ally | Ep. 67 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Ash Desai & Doy CharnsupharindrFrom: India/Pennsylvania, USA & Thailand/California, USAConnect with: Ash Desai · Instagram · LinkedIn Doy Charnsupharindr · Instagram · LinkedIn Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. 2023-06-221h 19
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMaster Your Money - Education, Money Rules, And Building Wealth | Ep. 66 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Marcia Dawood & Romone PennyFrom: Pennsylvania/North Carolina, USA & Illinois, USAConnect With:Marcia Dawood· LinkedIn· Website· Podcast: The Angel Next Door· Venture Capitalist vs. Angel Investor Rap Battle Romone Penny· Email: info@pursuitsportsgroup.com· Instagram: @PursuitSportsGroup and @Romonefpenny· Pursuit Stream Website· Spotlight ArticleResources:· Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz· Book: Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo· Free Course: A gift of abundance from Ken HondaSubscribe to my...2023-06-0859 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveGrowing Emotionally And Spiritually As A Man | Ep. 65 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Andy Thomas & Tommy McDowellFrom: Richardson, Texas & Denton, Texas Connect With:· Andy Thomas· Tommy McDowell - LinkedIn Resources:PSYCH-K· Workshops· What is PSYCH-K Video from creator Rob Williams Landmark Worldwide· https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/ Books:· The Wisdom Hunter by Randall Arthur· Men are Mars and Women are from Venus by John Gray Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Chal...2023-05-251h 05
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhat is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 54 NQS | Valerie HopeWhat is the Wisdom of Wellness? | Ep. 64 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Heather McNabb & Jennifer DeFeoFrom: Forney, Texas & Plano, TexasConnect with:Heather McNabb · Website · Instagram · FacebookJennifer DeFeo · FacebookResources: · Book: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay · Book: I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years by Ilchi Lee · Wildfit Program by Eric Edmeades o Website o Video2023-05-111h 03
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveBlazing a Trail and Being Responsible Women | Ep. 63 NQS | Valerie HopeEp. 63 - Not Quite Strangers: Meet Heidi Jackson Everett & Patricia BradleyFrom: Kentucky/Washington D.C/USA & Philadelphia/Texas, USATalk About: Blazing a Trail and Being Responsible WomenConnect with: Heidi Jackson Everett · LinkedIn · Instagram: @heidijeverett and @star_cypress · Website Patricia Bradley · LinkedIn · Facebook · InstagramResources: · To learn a language use Pimsleur Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episo...2023-04-2706 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMaking Your Brand About Style, Not Just Fashion | Ep. 62 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Indiya Martinez & Nadia De ColFrom: Nebraska/Texas/USA & Italy/Switzerland Connect With:Indiya Martinez· TikTok· Websites: o TequilaGypsy Bonanaza Bootho TequilaGypsy Nuuly Thrift Nadia De Col· LinkedIn· Instagram· Website Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. Let's Connect:· Website· NQS Challenges· Instagram· ...2023-04-1351 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHealing Cancer With Soul | Ep. 61 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Maurine Duhart & Tami LeeFrom: Chile/Brazil & Canada/GermanyTalk About: Healing cancer with soul Connect with:Maurine Duhart - LinkedInTami Lee - LinkedIn Resources: · Max Gerson Foundation· Netflix series: “Another Self”· Mistletoe Cancer Therapy· Hospital Anthroposophisches Krankenhaus in Berlin - Kladow / Krankenhaus Havelhöhe (havelhoehe.de)· Dr Andrew Weil - Explanation of Integrative Medicine· Breathing exercises and other healing processes· Dr Mark Hyman's explanation of Functional Medicine· Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. – Fiber Fuele...2023-03-301h 19
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLiving Transgender, The Crash Course in Manhood and Womanhood | Ep. 60 NQS | Valerie HopeLiving Transgender, The Crash Course in Manhood and Womanhood | Ep. 60 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet B’Elana Dow & Evin WilkinsFrom: Texas, USA & Texas/Washington, USAConnect with:B’Elana Dow· Email: rhada.rhada@gmail.com· Book: The Tough Love Guide to TransitionEvin Wilkins· Email: evin.wilkins@gmail.com· Facebook: Courageous Living in Unity Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To rec...2023-03-161h 08
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveAdulting and Making Friends at Work | Ep. 59 NQS | Valerie HopeAdulting and Making Friends at Work | Ep. 59 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Lucinda Kisor Summerlin & Whitney Strauss
From: Arkansas, USA & Texas, USA
Connect with:Lucinda Kisor Summerlin – o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-summerlin-43591199/Whitney Williams Strauss o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-w-strauss-020b1b1/Resources:
· Song: Jason Isbell “If We Were Vampires”
Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and...2023-03-021h 05
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow to Be A Fulfilled Leader | Ep. 58 NQS | Valerie HopeHow to Be A Fulfilled Leader | Ep. 58 NQS | ValerieStrangers: Meet Donald Stup & Najaf Dostaliyev
From: Maryland/South Carolina, USA & Azerbaijan/Texas, USA
Talk about: Leading the way to fulfillment
Connect with:
Donald Stup
· Email: dstup@outlook.com
· LinkedIn
· Company: Aim for Value Coaching
· Lean Six Sigma
Najaf Dostaliyev
· LinkedIn
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMicroaggressions And The Media | Ep. 57 (PART 2) NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Julius Mayer & Shelly Tochluk (PART 2)From: Alabama, USA & California, USATalk About: Empathy, microaggressions, and the media Connect With:Julius MayerShelly Tochluk Books/Articles:Witnessing Whiteness: The Journey into Racial Awareness and Antiracist Action, Third Edition - https://www.left-bank.com/book/9781475863123Living in the Tension: The Quest for a Spiritualized Racial Justice - https://www.cddbooks.com/Bookstore/DetailPage-LivingInTheTension.aspOn-ramps and Lanes on the Racial Justice Freeway - https://shellytochluk.medium.com/on-ramps-and-lanes-on-the-racial-justice-freeway-9ff2ee051042Shelly’s monthly newsletter https://www.shellytochluk.com/newsletter...2023-02-021h 14
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveComing To Terms With Your Skin Color | Ep. 56 (Part 1) NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jae Maye & Shelly Tochluk From: Alabama, USA & California, USATalk About: Coming to terms with skin color Connect with:Julius MayeLinkedIn: LinkedIn/in/juliusmayejr Shelly TochlukVideo:Racial Justice Freeway – https://youtu.be/0UvBukJ7zwU Books/Articles:Witnessing Whiteness: The Journey into Racial Awareness and Antiracist Action, Third EditionLiving in the Tension: The Quest for a Spiritualized Racial JusticeOn-ramps and Lanes on the Racial Justice Freeway Shelly’s monthly newsletter - https://www.shellytoch...2023-01-191h 05
Insight at Work with Ken Blackwell#38: Valerie Hope - Creating Work Culture through Curiosity, Connection and CenterednessIN THIS EPISODE: We’re going to start 2023 with Hope, specifically Valerie Hope. Valerie brings a truly global approach to leadership and building diverse, inclusive and equal work cultures. For Valerie it starts with curiosity and she shares how her early life as a self-proclaimed “military brat” and global traveller taught her the skills she now. shares with her clients. The conversation is wide ranging just like her perspectives and has a little something for everyone. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Being a curious and creative learner has set Valerie Hope apart as an accomplished leader...2023-01-091h 03
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveConnecting With Your Community | Ep. 55 NQS | Valerie HopeConnecting With Your Community | Ep. 55 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Chivan Lim & Kyra Isaac
From: Olympia, Washington & Edmonds, Washington (USA)
Connect on: Connecting with your community and yourself
Connect with:
Chivan Lim• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chivanfromswing/• Spotify: Band: Winehouse - https://open.spotify.com/artist/07PoSY2wSNOxr0Bgby5IxJ• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winehousetheband/Kyra Isaac• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyra.isaac/2023-01-0558 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveRetired “Geezers” Make The World A Better Place | Ep. 54 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet L.D. Carter & Lee BycelFrom: Texas, USA & California, USAConnect on: Purpose-driven “geezers” make the world better Connect with:L.D. CarterLee Bycel Resources:Book: Eric Fromm “Art of Loving”TED Talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story | TED Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com.#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Activism #Spirituality #Community #Retire...2022-12-221h 09
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveManaging life when caring for aging parents | Ep. 53 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Karen White & Ken Blackwell
From: Maryland/California, USA & New Jersey, USA
Connect on: Managing life when caring for aging parents
Connect with:
Karen White: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-white-77a4bb/• Website: https://www.turntwocoaching.comKen Blackwell: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethjblackwell/•Website: InKlaritas.comResources:Margaret Wheatley's post: Freeing ourselves from the addiction to hope.Book: Being Mor...2022-12-081h 04
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveRepresenting your true self from the inside out | Ep. 52 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Monica Youngblood & Kristine de Guzman
From: California, USA & California, USA
Connect on: Representing your true self from the inside out
Connect with:
Kristine de Guzman:
· LinkedIn
· Instagram
· Website
Monica Youngblood:
· LinkedIn
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveConnecting to your own culture | Ep. 51 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jenny Price-Watterson & Jihann Pedersen
From: Panama/Texas, USA & Panama/England
Connect on: Connecting to your own culture
Connect with:
· Jenny Price-Watterson
· Jihann Pedersen
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#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #travel #Panama #culture #Panamanian
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveGetting to know familiar strangers | Ep. 50 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Alicia Williams & Kai Maddox
From: New York, USA & Alabama, USA
Connect on: Getting to know familiar strangers
Connect with:
Alicia Williams
· Hair Me Out Loft Instagram
Kai Maddox
· LinkedIn
Resources:
Your talents/gifts:
o The Gift of Standout
Wealth Dynamics for entrepreneurs:
o FREE TEST2022-10-271h 03
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHealing the body and soul through conversation | Ep. 49 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Al Dawson & Anne Redelfs
From: Texas, USA & Pennsylvania, USA
Connect on: Healing the body and soul through conversation
Connect with:
Al Dawson:
· Dawson2504@gmail.com
Anne Redelfs:
· https://anneredelfs.com/
· https://artoftheheal.now.site/home
Resources:
Books:
· Artist, Shaman, Healer, Sage by Katherine Skaggs
· Conversati...2022-10-131h 10
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLatinos and our threads of commonality | Ep. 48 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jorge Enderica & Sal Mendoza
From: Ecuador/Texas, USA & El Salvador/Chicago, USA
Connect on: Latinos and our threads of commonality
Connect with:
Jorge Enderica
· LinkedIn
· Business website
Salvador Mendoza
· LinkedIn
· Business website
Movies/Shows:
Jorge’s Picks:
· As Good as it Gets2022-09-2954 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe freedom to connect with yourself and others | Ep. 47 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Daniel Todd & Kristin and Randall Brooks
From: Texas, USA (All)
Talk About: The freedom to connect with yourself and others
Connect with:
Daniel Toddo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-todd-141983b2/o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danieltodd.yogaKristin and Randal Brookso Website: https://bhaktihouseband.com/o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZ398xd_hMhR3s7zzQqGOAo Kristin’s Facebook: ht...2022-09-151h 12
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveTravel from the inside and out | Ep. 46 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Francis Conrad & Guilherme SamelFrom: Arizona, USA & São Paulo, Brazil
Talk about: Travel from the inside and out
Connect with:
Kathie Conrad (Francis’ wife) is a transition/transformational coach and counselor. o Email: freedomplusheart@gmail.comGuilherme Samelo Email: Samelguilherme@gmail.como LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilhermesamel/o Website: organizacaocolaborativa.com.br
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveIn the life of a 3rd and 4th grader | Ep. 45 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Nico & RosaFrom: Texas, USA/Spain & Hawaii/Texas, USA
Connect on: In the life of a 3rd and 4th grader
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#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Youth #Children #School #Connection #Travel
Let's Connect • Website: http://www.valeriehope.com • NQS Challenges: https://www...2022-08-181h 11
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe Secret to Healing is Self-love | Ep. 44 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Gail Blair & Lewis ConeFrom: Texas, USA & Texas, USA
Connect on: The secret to healing is self-love
Connect with:Gail Blair: • Website: https://www.foodrevelation.com/• Email: gail@foodrevelation.com• Phone: 469-640-0615Lewis Cone: • Website: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/NHCQFE?cid=41299788&marketingMessageCode=HD6LJ2• Email: lewiscone@yahoo.com• Phone: 972-880-8541Resources:• A Course in Mira...2022-08-041h 09
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMen Managing Depression & Burnout | Ep. 43 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Prashant Agrawal & Skip MondragonFrom: India/California, USA & Texas, USA
Connect on: Men managing depression & burnout
Connect with:• Prashant Agrawal o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-agrawal-b671983/• Skip Mondragon o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-mondragon-66a2b436/ o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkipWNW/ o Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkipWnw o TED Talk: Tough Guys Are An Endangered Species – https://youtu.be/YMmhTsdDX2g...2022-07-241h 09
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveCreate New Choices In Life Through Improv | Ep. 42 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Izzy Gesell & Vanessa KenneyFrom: New York/Massachusetts, USA & Texas, USATalk About: Create new choices in life through improvisationConnect With:Izzy GesellWebsite: www.izzyg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzygesellVanessa KenneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-kenney-38905431Dallas Comedy Club storytelling classes: http://dallas-comedyclub.com/ChallengeSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuite...2022-07-1959 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveConnection Through The Lens Of LGBTQIA+ | Ep. 41 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Karen Romestan & Lindsay TiersteinFrom: South Carolina, USA /New Jersey, USA
Talk About: LGBTQIA+ and how a connection is agreeing to love and respect one another.
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Resources:
· Book: Gideon the Ninth
Challenge:
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhat’s So Funny? The Humor In Being Human | Ep. 40 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Lia Bai & Shruthi GarimallaFrom: China/Texas, USA & Illinois/Texas, USATalk About: What’s so funny? The humor in being human. Connect With:Lia BaiFacebook InstagramLinkedIn Shruthi Garimalla:TikTok LinkedIn Resources:Book: Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. Let's Connect:WebsiteNQS Cha...2022-06-091h 11
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe Power of Owning Your Shadow | Ep. 39 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Amy Lynn Durham & Rebeca EigenFrom: California, USA& Texas, USA
Talk About: The power of owning your shadow
Connect with:
Amy Lynn Durham:
o Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/o Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatwork/o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylynndurham/o Book: Create Magic at Work & Companion Journal: https://createmagicatwork.net/tools/ols/products/xn-the-journal-create-magic-at-work-8y2v
Rebeca Eigen:...2022-05-261h 04
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLatin Ethnicity, Culture, Colorism, And Family | Ep. 38 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Carolina Veira & Priscilla GuassoFrom: Ecuador/Miami, USA & Mexico/Illinois, USATalk About: Latin ethnicity, culture, colorism, and family Connect With:Carolina Veira: LinkedInPriscilla Guasso: LinkedInResources:Red Table Talk: The Estefans - https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalkestefans/videos/143992647945702Fig Factor Media, http://figfactormedia.comIsabel Wilkerson, Caste – The Origins of Our Discontents (https://www.isabelwilkerson.com) Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStra...2022-05-121h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLiving Without Someone You Love | Ep. 37 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Saundra Rogers & Wakako WheelockFrom: Maryland, USA & Japan/ Colorado, USATalk About: How to live on without someone you love Connect With:Saundra RogersEmail: ContactSaundraRogers@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundra-rogers-92664763 Wakako WheelockEmail: wakako@brainworxinc.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wakako.hashimoto.98 Resources:TEDx talk: Power of PAWS in Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gGN9DB0GEQThe Wisdom of Trauma: https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/resources Book: Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.co...2022-04-281h 17
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWorld Travel And Living Fully With Other Human Beings | Ep. 36 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Alemnesh Belatchew & Fred HeismeyerFrom: Ethiopia/Sweden & New Jersey/ Kansas, USAConnect on: World travel and living fully with other human beings Connect With:Alemnesh BelatchewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alemnesh.belatchewFred HeismeyerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.heismeyer.9LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-fred-heismeyer-7a490a3 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. Let's Connect:Website: http://www.valeriehope...2022-04-141h 15
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveAloha Culture, Childhood In The Military, And Their Rainbow Children | Ep. 35 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Marci Bertelson Judkins & Prudence Kealiiwahine Hokoana Gormley Place: Air Force Brat/Utah, USA & Army Brat/Hawaii, USATopic: Aloha culture, childhood in the military, and their Rainbow children. Connect With:Marci Bertelson Judkins Prudence Kealiiwahine Hokoana Gormley Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #MilitaryBrat #Family #Childhood #RainbowChild Let's Connect:Website: http://www.valeriehope.comN2022-03-311h 15
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow Nature & Adventure Stole Our Hearts | Ep. 34 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Alicia White & Kathy HolcombeFrom: Arkansas/Texas, USA & Arkansas/Colorado, USAConnect on: How Nature & Adventure stole our hearts Connect With:Alicia White:www.aliciainthewild.comalicia@aliciainthewild.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AliciaintheWild Kathy Holcombe:www.Famagogo.comKathy@Famagogo.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com. Let's Connect:Website: http://www.valeriehope.comNQS Challenges: https://www.valeri...2022-03-171h 10
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMoving Through Identity, Belonging, And Becoming | Ep. 33 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Keya Tollosa & Viola BrumskineFrom: Ethiopia/Texas, USA & Nigeria/Cameroon/Virginia, USAConnect on: Moving through identity, belonging, and becomingConnect With:• Keya Tollosa• Viola BrumskineSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com.Let's Connect:• Website: http://www.valeriehope.com • NQS Challenges: https://www.valeriehope.com/nqschallenges • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i• Twi...2022-03-041h 21
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveServing God through love in action | Ep. 32 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Aka Ali-Kerr & Froswa’ Booker-Drew From: Louisiana/Texas, USA & Port of Spain, Trinidad
Connect on: Serving God through love in action
Connect with:
Aka Ali-KerrStrangers: Meet Aka Ali-Kerr & Froswa’ Booker-DrewFrom: Louisiana/Texas, USA & Port of Spain, TrinidadConnect with:Aka Ali-Kerr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akaali45/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aka-ali-kerr-46b8b141/
Froswa’ Booker-DrewInstagram: https://www.inst...2022-02-1758 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe myths and blessings of manhood | Ep. 31 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Calvin Edwards & Skip BroussardFrom: Texas, USA & Louisiana/Texas, USA
Connect on: The myths and blessings of manhood
Connect with:• Calvin Edwards: o https://www.meetup.com/Understand-Men-Dallas/ o https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-edwards-42b389/ o https://www.facebook.com/calvine2 o calvin@understandmendallas.com• Skip Broussard: o https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-broussard-15296a143/ o https://www.facebook.com/skip.brou...2022-02-031h 14
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe freedom to create is through healing and inspiration | Ep. 30 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet April Brown & Iveth Valera
From: New Jersey, USA & Venezuela/Texas, USA
Connect on: The freedom to create combines healing and inspiration
Connect with:• April Brown https://www.instagram.com/aprilmaybpoetry/- April's Book: "Love is Like Breathing" - https://www.etsy.com/listing/832804326/love-is-like-breathing?ref=share_v4_lx&fbclid=IwAR0nBv01uVBX5DZeMLusZklkc5jLfqKQyeF1UA8cU2juOQeart2mRgRLC5g• Iveth Valera - https://www.instagram.com/valerai/- Iveth's YouTube Channel: "Poems & Songs" - http...2022-01-201h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveSpeaking Your Mind Through Your Music | Ep. 29 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Benjamin Mertz & Rachel AvonneFrom: California, USA & Texas, USAConnect on: Speaking your mind through your musicConnect With:• Benjamin Mertz – https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-mertz-51133120/ • Benjamin's Music:o Benjasoul (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cjLnUJYxsQQupGQNHQShh?si=fEZaQcoSTGeokqRPfz-XUAo Climbing up the Mountain (album) - https://www.benjaminmertz.com/product-page/climbing-up-the-mountain o YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/bwmertz• Rachel Avonne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-avonne-6497b6a/2022-01-061h 02
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveYour Environment Is An Expression Of Love Or Fear | Ep. 28 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Eva Castilla & LaRue EpplerFrom: Tenerife, Spain/Texas, USA & Oklahoma/Texas, USAConnect on: A beautiful environment as an expression of love or fearConnect With:Eva CastillaLaRue Eppler Resources:Homestead, by Jill Peterson (Series: The Settlement, They Made Do, Homecoming, Simple Cooking for a Simple Life + the magazine "A Simple Life" that was in circulation from 2010 to 2020)"Living the Country Life" magazine: https://www.facebook.com/livingcountryLaRue’s Book: Your Essential WhisperSubscribe to my YouTube channel and a...2022-01-011h 14
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMovies, mentorship, and meaning | Ep. 27 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet André Cherigo & Rolando HopePlace: New York, USA & Panama/Alabama, USA
Topic: Movies, mentorship, and meaning
Connect:• Andre Cherigo - https://www.facebook.com/andre.cherigo• Rolando Hope - https://www.facebook.com/rolando.hope
Movie Mentions:• Matrix Trilogy• Interstellar• The Upside• Black Panther• Judas & the Black Messiah• Disney Classics: o Pinocchio o Cinderella
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMental Self-Care and Parenting | Ep. 26 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Faby Gallegos & Jacqui McGovernPlace: Texas, USA & Ireland
Connect on: Mental self-care and parenting
Connect:• Faby Gallegos• Jacqui McGovern: www.minded.ie
Resources:• Love In Love Out - Dr. Malie Coyne• Asha.org• Charlie Mackesy - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse• Help with Stuttering
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMusic as a Soundtrack to a Full Life | Ep. 38 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jeremy Blades & Lexie OkekePlace: Bermuda/United Kingdom & Texas, USA
Topic: Music as a soundtrack to a full life
Connect with:
• Jeremy Blades – o https://www.facebook.com/JdotBlakke o https://www.instagram.com/jdotblakke/• Lexie Okeke – o https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexieokeke/ o https://www.instagram.com/lexieokk/Resources:Jeremy Playlist: • Outkast – Southernplaylisticadillacmusik •...2021-11-261h 08
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveThe Veterans You Meet and the "You" That is Left Behind | Ep. 24 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Andrew Brazington & Nuria DixonPlace: Philadelphia, USA / New York, USA
Topic: The military veterans you meet and the “you” that is left behind
Connect with:• Andrew Brazington • Nuria DixonResources:• Women of War: https://vimeo.com/410021248• Nuria's film "Redeploy": www.redeployfilm.info• Ethan Art-Venture short film "Finishing Funds" https://gofund.me/8e1541bc
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHope and promise through Montessori education | Ep. 23 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Connie Laufersky & Nas PanwarPlace: Michigan & Texas, USA /Kenya & Canada
Topic: Hope and promise through Montessori education
Connect: • Connie Laufersky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-laufersky-0411b041/ • Nas Panwar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naspanwar/Resources: Book: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg Book: "Speak Peace in a World of Conflict by Marshall Rosenberg American Montessori Society and Association of Montessori Internationale White Rock Montessori: https://www.whiterockmontessori.org/
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveAssertiveness and Reflections: The Tapestry of Women's Journeys | Ep. 22 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Alison Godfrey & Lytwaive HutchinsonPlace: New Jersey/Texas, USA /Michigan/Virginia, USA
Topic: Strong and assertive women reflecting on the past.
Connect:
· Alison Godfrey
· Lytwaive Hutchinson
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#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Goals #Career #Achievement #Fulfillment #Leadership #Women...2021-10-281h 13
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveGratitude for our hair journey | Ep. 21 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Jennifer Durbin-Tuffy & Princess YoungPlace: North Carolina, USA /Idaho, USA
Topic: Gratitude for our hair journey
Connect:
· Jennifer Durbin-Tuffy
· Princess Young
Resources:
· Curly Girl Handbook - https://youtu.be/ssUcbBi4FlQ
· Good Hair by Chris Rock - https://www.netflix.com/title/70112745
· Bumble and Bumble - https://www.bumbleandbumble.com
· Stylist: Keisha Ricks – Nappy Bliss Natural Hair Sal...2021-10-141h 09
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveYour Learning and Growing Contributes to others | Ep. 20 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Kevin Claypool & Felipe FerreiraPlace: Missouri, USA /São Paulo, Brazil
Topic: Learning and growing as a contribution to others
Connect:
· Felipe Ferreira
· Kevin Claypool
Resources:
- Documentary: I am (https://vimeo.com/182109151)- Marcus Veltri “Why I’m Not Auditioning for America’s Got Talent” https://youtu.be/AOhWJhIr4Ro- Song: The People I know by Eric Hutchinson - https://youtu.be/4N6G9o2G9QY2021-09-301h 03
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveShattering Ceilings with Authenticity and Equality | Ep. 19 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Michele Stoudt-Wright & Pamela Iluore
Place: Pennsylvania/Texas, USA & California, USA
Topic: Authenticity and the glass ceiling
Connect:
• Michele Stoudt-Wright o https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-stoudt-wright-4b05b213/ o Website: https://www.totm2u.com/ o Book: http://covenantbooks.com/books/?book=top-of-the-morning-to-you-totm2u• Pamela Iluore o https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-iluore/
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow To Resolve Conflict | Conflict Resolution Skills | Ep. 18 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: David Nicholson & Deepa Pulipati
Place: Texas, USA & India/California, USA
Topic: Getting to the heart of conflict
Connect:
· David Nicholson
· Deepa Pulipati
Resources:
· Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts: www.symbis.com
· Pre-Marital Assessment: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/
· Tyro Programs: https://tyro365.com/
· Prep Inc. for military members: https://prepinc.com/
· Couple...2021-09-021h 11
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveFacing Our Trauma: How Healing Can Drive Racial Justice | Ep. 17 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Billy Lane & Charlotte MokoenaPlace: Texas, USA & Johannesburg, South Africa
Topic: Healing trauma to leverage privilege, education, and power for racial justice.
Connect:
• Billy Lane - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-lane-2b77b699/• Charlotte Mokoena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-k-mokoena/
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLife as a Teenage Creative: How to Manage Sibling Dynamics | Ep. 16 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Anagha Konuru & Carly HopePlace: India/Texas, USA & Texas, USA
Topic: The roles teenagers get to play in life
Book Recommendations:
Not Quite Strangers & Time to Come Alive interviews:
Anagha's Mom
Carly's Dad
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveWhy Is Storytelling Important In Business? | Ep. 15 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Alvaro Garza & Elizabeth JohnstonFrom: Texas/Spain, USA & Canada Connect With:Alvaro GarzaInstagramLinkedIn Elizabeth JohnstonInstagramWebsite Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at http://www.notquitestrangers.com/. To gain a deeper understanding of why is storytelling important in business, I encourage you to explore our collection of related videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoy/featured. For more insi...2021-08-051h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveMastering Leadership, Diversity, and Influence | Ep. 14 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Carson Thompson & Roger FungPlace: Oklahoma/New Mexico, USA & Hong Kong/Texas, USA
Topic: Aspiring to inspire before expiring
Connect:
· Roger Fung
· Carson Thompson
Resources:
Song: Neil Diamond's “Done Too Soon”
Book: “Thanks for the Feedback”
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Leadership #Motivation #Mentorship
Let's Connect:
Website: http://www.valeriehope.comNQS Challenges: https://www.valeriehope.com/nqschallengesInstagram: https://ww...2021-07-231h 16
Strata Leadership ShowInterview with Valerie Hope: Develop LeadersTalking with Nathan Mellor is Valerie Hope, Strata Certified Trainer, Leadership Coach, Professional Speaker, and CEO of Connect to Joy, LLC. Valerie is a curious and creative learner, which has set her apart in becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker. Valerie is also an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.For the past 20 years, Valerie’s career has taken her throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. She’s worked for Up with People, the international leadership program, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Hyatt Corporation in ro...2021-07-1526 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveSpiritual Awakening and Energy Mastery: Tuning Into Yourself | Ep. 13 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Ana Noyce & Joana FelizardoPlace: Texas, USA & Portugal/Switzerland
Topic: Tuning into yourself is the key to good living
Connect:
• Ana Noyce - https://www.lightlanguageuniversity.com/• Joana Felizardo - https://www.mindbodyintuition.ch/
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #spiritguides #holistic #energy
💬 Let's connect 💬• Website: http://www.valeriehope.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i • YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/ConnecttoJoy...2021-07-081h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveCoaching in the Family: Fostering Emotional Growth and Leadership | NQS Ep. 12 | Valerie HopeStrangers: Meet Mehmet Sevinç & Wes MartinPlace: Istanbul, Turkey & Oklahoma, USA
Topic: Coaching in the family-way
Connect:• Mehmet Sevinç (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesevinc/) • Wes Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesjmartin/)
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Coaching #Fatherhood #Marriage #Partnership
Let's connectWebsite: http://www.valeriehope.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/ConnecttoJoyNQS Challenges: https://www.valeriehope.com/nqschallengesTwitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope Facebo...2021-06-241h 10
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLearning About Yourself Through Another’s Story | Ep. 11 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Calvin Gaskin & Ingrid Gavshon
Place: California, USA & South Africa/California, USA
Topic: Learning about yourself through another’s story
Connect:
Calvin Gaskin
Ingrid Gavshon
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #film #filmmaking #storytelling
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· Website: http://www.valeriehope.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveFinding Safety and Acceptance in the LGBTQIA+ Community | Ep. 10 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Bridget Portier & Reba RosePlace: Austin, Texas, USA & Oakland, California, USATopic: Safety and acceptance in LGBTQIA+Connect With:• Bridget Portier• Reba RoseSubscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBTQIA+ #DEI #Gay
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow to Build Your Network and Do What Matters | Ep. 9 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Brandy Cain & Dr. Janet Morrison-Lane
Place: North Carolina/Texas & Missouri/Texas
Topic: Building your network and doing what matters.
Resources:
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow To Age Gracefully | It Gets Easier The Older You Get! | Ep. 8 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Angela Hope & Grace VyvyanPlace: Panamá/USA & Oklahoma/Texas, USATopic: It gets easier the older you become!
Resources:- A Course in Miracles (https://shop.acim.org/) - A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson (http://marianne.com/a-return-to-love/)
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow the Military Influences Fatherhood | Ep. 7 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Casey Field & Ricardo Hope
Place: California/Air Force & Texas/Marines
Topic: How the military influenced their role as fathers
Connect:
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Citizen HopeValerie ThomasToday’s episode features Valerie Thomas, an American inventor who worked with NASA. Thomas’s story shows us that even though our parents, our teachers, and societal standards may try to dictate what we create and give to the world, we can overcome those barriers, work hard in the direction of our dreams, and become who we are meant to be. SHOW NOTES:iMPositive App (FREE!): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/impositive/id1561676473Website: https://citizenhopepodcast.com/ Instagram: @CitizenHopePodcastTwitter: @CitizenHopePod1LinkedIn: https://www.linked...2021-04-1920 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow to Nurture Self-Expression in Your Kids | Ep. 6 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Ariela Morgenstern & Dana Rey
Place: San Francisco, California / New York, New York & Dallas, Texas/ Washington D.C.
Topic: Nurturing self-expression in your children
Connect:
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#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Culture #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #PerformingArts #Motherhood #Self-Expression
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveYouth Edition: How To Connect With The Youth Of Today | Ep. 5 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Ford, Louis & Felipe Ferreira
Place: Dallas, Texas, USA & São Paulo, Brazil
Topic: The art of podcasting and connecting with young people
#NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Montessori #Teenager #Youth
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveLeadership Insights: A Journey of Empathy, Balance, and Transformation | Ep. 4 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Amir Ghannad & Fernando Santana
Place: Iran/USA & Puerto Rico/USA
Topic: Leadership insights from lemonade
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Resources:
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveHow to Mother Explosive Children | Ep. 3 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Inna Buschell & Lavanya Challa
Place: Russia/California & India/Texas
Topic: Mothers meet the pandemic with explosive children.
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveCultural Exploration and Personal Discovery | Ep. 2 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Dominique Rentsch & Sana-Patrick Milochevitch
Place: Sweden/Switzerland & Serbia/France/Canada
Topic: When you choose your culture, you also choose your adventure.
Connect:
· Dominique Rentsch
· Sana-Patrick Milochevitch
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Listen to the podcast for inspiration and do the Connection Challenges for the action! Each challenge will spark your curiosity, challenge the status quo, and connect you to much more! To receive these epi...2021-03-021h 12
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveUnifying Passion: A Deep Dive into Football's Influence | Ep. 1 NQS | Valerie HopeStrangers: Eduardo Hope & Paxton Ballard
Place: Panamá/USA & USA/England
Topic: A passion for a sport that transcends nationality & a generation.
Resources:
· "You’ll Never Walk Alone": https://youtu.be/Go-jJlGd1so
· Diego Maradona's "Hand of God Goal": https://youtu.be/oJEw7Inwlc4
Connect:
· Eduardo Hope (LinkedIn / Instagram)
· Paxton Ballard (LinkedIn / Instagram)
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Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveTime To Come Alive: “What Makes Me Come Alive?” With Valerie Hope, Leadership Coach/Speaker, And Guest Interviewer Ingrid Gavshon, Filmmaker And Executive CoachHoward Thurman: "Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs are more people who have come alive."For nearly two years, I took what started as an opportunity to build my brand as a leadership coach and a speaker, and tapped into an amazing community to learn and grow with. The Time to Come Alive podcast has featured more than 80 guests and 101 episodes.From the start, I was the one asking the questions, digging into wh...2020-11-281h 19
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 92 - Time to Come Alive: “Second Half of Life” with Don Borges, executive coach and spiritual seekerPablo Picasso: “The first half of life is learning to be an adult; the second half is learning to be a child.”
How do you pivot with grace and hope at the tender age of 60? What about at age 77? Don “Gorgeous” Borges embarked on his second half of life with uncertainty, hope, and enthusiasm. This conversation gives us a peek into his journey through his career, his Hawaiian heritage, and his family.
Highlights:
· The soul’s search for authenticity
· Explorin...2020-09-231h 04
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 73 - Time to Come Alive: “Doing What it Takes” with Major Ricardo Hope, USMC ret.David Icke: “Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.”How does building a toy fort for G.I. Joe action figures, a random sticker on a dresser drawer, and seeing a cool uniform, become the inspiration needed to level up in life?Retired Major Ricardo Hope gives us a glimpse into the best and worst of times when he pledged to attend the United States Naval Academy and kicked off his journey as a U.S. Marine Corps officer.Highli...2020-05-161h 04
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 64 - Time to Come Alive: “Custodian of Possibility” with Eduardo Hope, high school teacher and soccer enthusiastJ. Irvin Miller: “The calling of the humanities is to make us truly human in the best sense of the word.”
When your mind becomes a repository for general knowledge, what do you do with it? Who do you share it with? What do you use it for?
Eduardo Hope, a high school teacher of Spanish and social studies, cultivated his mind and relationships by getting clear on his commitments and living a life of possibility.
Highlights:
Connect with Eduardo Hope (https://www...2020-03-231h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 52 - Time to Come Alive:“Wrapping Things Up” with Valerie HopeWatch the video or listen to the podcast at www.valeriehope.com/podcast
Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Coming alive over the past 12 months has been a journey in devotion, presence, and spontaneity. After airing 52 episodes of my video podcast, “Time to Come Alive,” I share what I’ve learned, what has been challenging and rewarding. You will also get a preview of what topics I’m interested in addressing next year....2019-12-191h 07
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 45 - Time to Come Alive: "Connecting with Grief & Joy" with special guest: Michelle Kinder, speaker and writerFrom “A Course in Miracles”: “It is not up to you what you learn; it is merely up to you whether you learn through joy or through pain.”
Few moments in life break a soul open like suddenly losing a loved one. Michelle Kindershares the journey of grieving and honoring the sudden loss of her father and two siblings.
The experience of working through her grief ushered her to distinct paths towards healing. One, she could only do alone and the other, that could only be accessed in community. Her firm grasp of the joy that lays...2019-11-081h 05
Home Care Marketing & Sales Mastery by Approved Senior Network®Valerie V Show EP 40! Valerie V Show EP 40! How to Use Instagram!?Send us a textHey, everybody. Welcome to the Valerie V Show. Today is Tech Tuesday, and in a minute, we are going to talk about Instagram.Hi, everybody, Tech Tuesday. This is Valerie V. Hope you're doing good. Hope you're having a really great week. You can see I fixed my hair today. You know, when I wear my hair up every day, that means it's time for me to get a haircut, and I think the kids need one too.But anyway, here is what we're going to talk about for Tech Tuesday. I know that...2018-04-1705 min