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Marjorie Turner Hollman has completed four Easy Walking guide books, and the backstory behind Easy Walks--her memoir of learning to find joy in the face of difficult life circumstances. Partially paralyzed, she gets outdoors using hiking poles for support. A native Floridian, she came north for college and snow! A freelance writer/editor, she has appeared on Boston’s NBC Channel 5 TV news magazine show, Chronicle, Boston's CBS, news program, the Boston Globe, local radio and cable TV shows, and been published in local, regional, and national publications. 

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Matthieu Mehuys is an upcoming award-winning author and passionate landscape architect whose journey from a family farm in Belgium to regenerative farming practices has led him to believe that landscape architects can indeed change the world. His fascination with plants since childhood drove him to become a landscape architect, a role he sees as instrumental in crafting environments that marry aesthetics with positive environmental impact. Through his work, he aims to empower individuals to transform their gardens into spaces that foster biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and reverse climate change.

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Deborah Jane Burke is a dynamic filmmaker, writer, hip-hop recording artist, and producer. As the daughter of Guyanese immigrants who grew up as one of the only Black families in a predominantly white Orange County suburb, Deborah Jane found refuge in writing and hip-hop, igniting her passion for social justice and storytelling through music. Her journey led her to Stanford University, where she penned an award-winning hip-hop musical inspired by a childhood nightmare of being trapped in slavery. The play was later developed into a short film and is now in the process of becoming a feature-length film about racial reconciliation called, Strange Fruit: The Hip-hopera.

Deborah Jane enjoys a successful Hollywood career, and has contributed to major networks such as FOX, TBS, BET, and PBS. Independently, she founded the House of Deborah Jane Studios with a mission to disrupt the status quo, amplify multi-cultural voices, and affect spiritual and social change through dynamic TV, film, theater, and music, with a particular emphasis on musicals. She is a proud alumna of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts where she holds her MFA in screenwriting. 

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.

She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.

With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָה

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Join us as we delve into the latest Supreme Court ruling on abortion pills with Sue Swayze Liebel, Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director for the Susan B. Anthony List. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Sue brings over 25 years of experience in policy development, lobbying, and political strategy to our discussion. In this episode, we explore the implications of the Court's decision, focusing on state sovereignty, health and safety regulations, and ethical considerations. 

Tune in to understand the nuanced arguments and strategic responses needed to navigate this complex issue.

Sue Swayze Liebel hails from Indianapolis, Indiana where she has worked for over 25 years in policy development, program design and implementation, lobbying and political strategy.

Sue currently serves as the Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director for the Susan B. Anthony List in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for implementing the program’s mission of advancing women lawmakers who are dedicated to ending abortion by passing laws that save lives. This involves expanding the caucus’ membership of state elected women across the country and equipping them with policy, legal and communications tools. In her home state of Indiana, Sue is also the Vice President for Public Affairs for Indiana Right to Life, a statewide pro-life advocacy organization, where she assists in developing policy and lobbying strategies and serves as its media spokesperson on issues of human life.

Previously, Sue served the Communications Director for the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. She also served the family policy council in Indiana, the Indiana Family Institute, by overseeing the Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series, a leadership program specifically aimed at training conservatives for community service and policy leadership initiatives. She also coordinated its initiative to provide marriage and relationship enhancement programs, for which she is also a certified facilitator, primarily in jails and prisons.

Sue is a former Vice President with the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, where she represented the business community, working with local and state officials to advocate for business-friendly regulations and legislation on tax and fiscal issues, infrastructure, environmental and local and government consolidation.  She also staffed that chamber’s Political Action Committee. She was also the first Executive Director for the Indiana Christian Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to her years at the chamber, Sue was Policy Director at the United Way of Central Indiana and was active in such issues as child abuse, senior citizen’s services and welfare reform.  She founded the Children’s Coalition of Indiana, a statewide children’s advocacy group which played a key role in the creation of Indiana’s “Kids First” license plate.

Specializing in planning and management, Sue has a master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University.

Most importantly, Sue is a daughter of the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom she has pledged her life’s work.  She now approaches the political arena as a mission field for her Christian faith and strives to impact the lives of children and families by promoting life, marriage, and family issues. She is married to David.

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In this episode, we speak with Luaskya Nonon, CEO and Founder of Equity Principle Consulting, about her journey as a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and her passion for helping leaders create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Luaskya shares her insights on the importance of equity, her approach to creating inclusive cultures, and her expertise on how to address systemic issues like racism and sexism in the workplace. She also discusses her own journey as a woman of color in the corporate world and how it has informed her work. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how to build a culture of equity and create a better future for all.

About Luaskya Nonon

Luaskya's background is a unique blend of firsts and pioneering roles, both in her family and professional life. Being the eldest child and a first-generation American in a Panamanian family, she grew up balancing the high expectations of achieving success in the U.S. while honoring her Afro-Latina heritage. This experience of living between two cultures has given her a deep understanding of the complexities of identity and belonging.

In her career as an attorney, Luaskya often found herself as the only woman, the only Black person, or the only Latina in corporate settings. These experiences have not only tested her resilience but also sharpened her focus on creating more inclusive environments.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Luaskya's roots remain deeply embedded in the city. Her educational journey took her from earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish at New York University to completing her law degree at the University of North Carolina School of Law. This educational journey, along with her years of experience as an employment lawyer, has equipped her with a diverse toolkit of skills and perspectives, enabling her to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion with both passion and expertise.

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