Lifelong Learner's Collective Ella Catherine

Micah Bravery shares his journey of overcoming trauma and finding healing. He discusses the inspiration behind his podcasts and book, and the importance of sharing stories to promote mental health. Micah emphasizes the need to break the silence and have conversations with loved ones about past experiences. He also addresses the challenges of overcoming bullying and building self-worth. Additionally, Micah explores the impact of religion and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. In this conversation, Micah emphasizes the importance of self-worth and happiness, highlighting that everyone deserves to be happy and loved. They discuss the journey of healing and the significance of speaking up about past traumas. Micah shares how living in ignorance and creating a safe world helped them cope with their experiences. They also touch on the impact of politics and negativity, the desire to see others fail, and the destructive nature of sports fandom. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for healing, finding resources, and the power of love in overcoming challenges.



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Ruth Poniarski, artist and author, bravely shares her story and announces her compelling memoir, "Journey of the Self-Memoir of an Artist." On this episode, Ruth shares her personal struggle with mental illness and how she courageously overcame life's most daunting challenges by inadvertantly ingesting "Angel Dust." Ruth Poniarski's memoir is now available for purchase on her website, http://www.ruthponiarski.com, and through major online retailers.http://www.ruthponiarski.com


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Originally from Atlanta, GA. Kimberly E. Stone is a fashion entrepreneur, innovator, model & actress. She’s been named one of Black Enterprise's Top 10 Young Women of Power under 40 and has been featured in a number of top publications including Forbes, The Washington Post and InStyle.

 

Not only fashion savvy, Stone is a media maven and trailblazer in the industry.  She started POSHGLAM in 2005, which supports established and emerging luxury designers. POSHGLAM set the standard for what's new in the world of fashion and luxury. The site has garnered views from over 147 countries.

 

After relaunching it 2017, POSHGLAM became a network and platform where fashion forward men and women with similar interests connect; with a newly added personal connection option via a dating app.

 

When Kimberly isn’t working on POSHGLAM, she can be found booking acting and modeling gigs and networking in Atlanta. Stone is known in the film industry for her on-set charm and beginner’s luck. She attributes her on-set success with the actors to a positive attitude and her appreciation for every experience whether large or small.   

 

A while ago, she was casted as a pony for Django Unchained. Prior to this gig she was cast as part of Estelle’s Entourage BET’s “The Game” alongside Shawn Marion and for a dance scene in episode “No Money Mo Problems”. Her bite by the “Acting Bug” occurred in 2006 after being pulled into “We are Marshall” by Academy Award winning actor Anthony Mackie, after the director instructed him to refer to her as his ‘girlfriend’ for the film. Later that year she appeared in “Stomp the Yard”, Motives 3, Wilmer Valderrama’s “Yo Momma”, and in a 2007 Chevrolet Super Bowl commercial.

 

For Stone, 2017 was the year of the RELAUNCH. She jumped back into the TV & Film arena, as well as relaunchedthe fashion forward site, POSHGLAM.

 

Look out for Kimberly Stone as she dominates the TV, Film, and Fashion scene.


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Amanda Bauer Frisch, CEO of Enduring Legacy Co., shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to accidental entrepreneur. She started making wood banks in her garage as a hobby and they quickly became popular. Amanda is passionate about financial literacy and creating lasting, meaningful products. She also discusses her TEDx talk on the importance of participation trophies and challenges the misconception about millennials. Amanda plans to continue growing her business and wants to be known locally for providing quality products and classes. She invites listeners to check out her TEDx talk and her brands, Small Legacies and Stitches in Time.






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Marnie and Rena Schwartz, owners of Vibe Dance Studio and co-authors of 'Empower Your Vibe,' share their insights on empowering individuality, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. They emphasize the importance of embracing one's authentic self and finding passion and purpose. The sisters discuss their dance studio, which celebrates and respects every dancer, regardless of shape, size, or ability. They also highlight their book, which aims to empower readers to become their best selves. Additionally, they share their personal dance journey and the impact of their mother's influence on their lifelong learning mindset. The conversation with Marnie and Rena revolves around the theme of dance as a lifelong journey and the empowerment it brings. They discuss the opportunity to perform center court and the impact it has on students' lives. They also highlight the unique costumes they provide, which are both modest and cool. Lifelong learning and being the example are emphasized as important values in their dance studio. The conversation touches on the importance of feedback and improvement, as well as the spillover effect of dance into other areas of life. They also discuss the importance of relaxation, embracing change, and taking risks. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of dance to empower and transform lives.



EMPOWER YOUR ViBE is available on Amazon, Walmart, and bookstores. 



CARTWHIRLER™ is available on Amazon Interactive Children’s Books are available on Amazon 



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Genevieve Pichuro, founder of the Pajama Program, shares her inspiring journey of finding purpose beyond success. After a successful career in the corporate world, Genevieve felt a calling to make a difference in the lives of children in need. She started the Pajama Program, an organization that provides pajamas to children in shelters, and has since impacted millions of lives. Genevieve emphasizes that finding purpose doesn't necessarily mean starting a nonprofit, but rather finding a fulfilling and meaningful way to serve others. She encourages individuals to listen to their inner voice and take the leap towards a more purposeful life.



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