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Episode 49: Hawa Kipilili-Educating the Next Generation Aug 05, 2020

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Hawa Kipilili joins The Illuminate Podcast today! Hawa is from Arusha, Tanzania where she is the founder of the non-profit organization, Senda Success. She started this organization because she saw a disconnect between teachers, parents and children even while they were all facing big challenges. Hawa is very passionate about education and reforming education in Tanzania so she got creative in how to help her country and village. Senda Success provides teachers’ training and consultancy, parenting seminars, and after school and holiday programs. At the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdowns, Hawa was upset when hearing that children would not be attending school and not have the resources to continue learning during those times. She gathered teachers from around the area to put together a radio program where teachers would share a daily lesson that kids could use to learn from home.

In this episode, Hawa also talks about her tough upbringing where both of her parents and the rest of her family abandoned her and left her to raise her siblings by herself. She went on to attend university and become a school teacher all while raising her younger siblings. Hawa was such a fun guest to have on the podcast because of her passion for education and children, her love for everyone around her and the joy that she brings to everything that she does.

This episode is hosted by Emma Benner.

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Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi

Episode 48: Jessica Honegger – Creating Opportunity and Finding Courage Jul 29, 2020

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Today’s guest is a woman who is admired by many, is truly courageous and leads her life, business and family with a value system that strives to make the world a better place. Jessica Honegger is the author of the book Imperfect Courage, founder and CEO of the socially conscious fashion brand, Noonday Collection and host of the podcast Going Scared. Jessica shares her the windy career and life journey that included the adoption of her son from Rwanda and eventually led to starting her company. The remarkable mission of Noonday Collection is to create a flourishing world, where women are empowered, children are cherished, people have jobs and we are all connected. In this episode you’ll hear about Jessica’s courage, or how she puts it “courage cornered me”, how she chose vulnerability, her beliefs that we are meant to create and the power of community building. Jessica is a light in this world and you will leave today’s episode inspired!

The episode is hosted by Kristin Srour.

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Episode 47: Molly Huffman – The Moon is Round Jul 22, 2020

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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 Follow Molly: Molly on Instagram

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Episode 46: Jor-El Caraballo- Viva Wellness Jul 15, 2020

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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.

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Episode 45: Demi Knight Clark – She Built This City Jul 08, 2020

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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.

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Rising Strong by Brene Brown

Episode 44: The Muzaffar Sisters – Owning this Moment Jul 01, 2020

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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.

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Beautiful and Delicious

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

Educated by Tara Westover

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Episode 43: Eileen Moskowitz Palma- Using your Gifts for Good Jun 24, 2020

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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.

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Be the Bridge – Latasha Morrison

Episode 42: Faitth Brooks; Racial Reconciliation Jun 17, 2020

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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.

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Be the Bridge

Oh Happy Dani

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Episode 41: Jennifer Magley – No Shame in being Knocked Down Jun 10, 2020

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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.

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Story Genius – Lisa Cron

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