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Sharing Passion and Purpose Podcast

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96. Annette LaFortune Murray: Children's Book Author
Mar 21, 2023 •
Annette Murray is a “retired” educator and school librarian, she stays busy as a part-time Concierege for Montereau (that’s where I met her!) and continues her passion for education through this picture book, ABC What do you See? Traveling Along Route 66. This book features the iconic Route 66 in…
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95. Live Purposefully in 2023: My Journey
Mar 14, 2023 •
This mini-episode is less than seven minutes and centers around my personal journey of discovering my purpose. I believe that Purpose = Fullfillment. For me, I struggled early on and now hope to be a resource for others to find and follow their passion centered around their purpose.
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94. Beverly Anderson: Founder of EQ Wear
Mar 7, 2023 •
Beverly Anderson is tenacious and driven. She is also one of my favorite people! She is a friend who I admire for her tenacity and work ethic. In fact, at the beginning of the episode we talk about our 15 plus year friendship and group of friends who has gotten…
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93. Alacia Parker lives a Pure and Simple Life
Feb 28, 2023 •
Alacia Parker: A Pure and Simple Life What do you get when you roll popular adages together like: Eat Healthy, Support Local, Farm to Table and Kid Friendly? The answer is Pure and Simple…Market, that is! Alacia Parker and her husband, Aleks, recently established Pure and Simple Market, a kid-friendly…
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Christopher Bryan Photography: Using his Superpower for Good
Feb 21, 2023 •
Tell us a little about yourself & your business. CB: I’ve been a full-time commercial photographer for eight years but I’ve had a camera in my hand most of my life. I picked up my grandmother’s Polaroid when I was six and my mother’s 35mm Canon not long after that.…
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92. Christopher Bryan: Using his Superpower for Good
Feb 21, 2023 •
You’ve probably heard the old adage, A picture is worth a thousand words. Well, if that was the case, Christopher Bryan might just be the ultimate storyteller. In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Bryan, a talented Commercial Photographer who has worked with a variety of clients, including ones…
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91. Live PurposeFULLY in 2023 - Why it's beneficial to have Purpose.
Feb 14, 2023 •
This year's theme centers around Purpose. What it is, why it's important, how to find it and real-world examples of how people are living their lives with purpose!
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90. Kourtney Leigh: Redefining the Culture of the Beauty Industry
Feb 7, 2023 •
When Kourtney Leigh had an opportunity to start TINGE, she knew she had to jump on it. Why did she decide to blaze this trail? According to Kourtney, she shares, “I created TINGE because I knew there needed to be something more for body— from body makeup and beyond. I…
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89. Dana Drummond: Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Gangsters and Surprising Side Hustles
Jan 31, 2023 •
Life-long Tulsan, Dana Schuler Drummond, has a heart for helping non-profit organizations. As the founder of Sharpshooter Communications, she assists non-profits seek, secure, and manage grants. She knows the impact grants give to philanthropic organizations and as a result, those organizations can create change and positively impact so many. Throughout…
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88. Traci Manuel: Nominated for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
Jan 25, 2023 •
Traci Manuel: A Teacher with Heart Traci Manuel dedicates countless hours and a lot of heart to creating and presenting interesting content that will engage and inspire young minds in the learning process. If you’re wondering why she does this, it’s because of the career she has chosen. Manuel is…
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