Category: Social Stories
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An Interview with Bonnie Frankel: Redefining Age, Athletics, and Resilience
About Bonnie: Several years ago the New York Times began an article about Bonnie Frankel by wishing her a Happy New Year and telling her this could be her decade. USA Today wrote that, if ever there were a movie, “the life and times of Bonnie Frankel” is it. The Los Angeles Times quotes one…
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An Interview with Anna Thellmann: Grief, Resilience, and the Journey Back to Self
1. Welcome to our interview series, Anna. We’re glad to have you with us. To begin, could you tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to build your life in Shenyang, China? Hello, I’m Anna and I help women who’ve quietly lost themselves in love find their way back to who they…
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An Interview with Sarah Deschamps: A Memoirist’s Journey Through Survival and Healing
About: Sarah has a master’s degree in education from Stanford University. She is an educator, a school administrator, a multimillion-dollar fundraiser, and editor for a widely-distributed medical newsletter about her daughter’s condition. Through her twenty-year career in education, she has developed relationships with cross-cultural organizations and with families all over the world. Sarah and Fred…
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An Interview with Mark Anderson: Lessons from a Life in Investigation
About: Mark Anderson Serves as Director of Training with Anderson Investigative Associates (AIA), a firm specializing in customized training for investigation and audit professionals. With over 40 years of distinguished experience in law enforcement, investigation, and training, Mr. Anderson brings unparalleled expertise to the development and delivery of science-based investigative programs. More details here: https://andersoninvestigative.com…
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An Interview with Dr. Joy S. Pedersen: A Grounded Approach to Growth, Clarity, and Confidence
About: Sage Joy is a spiritual healer, teacher, and best-selling author of Clear Your Past and Change Your Future, a book that shares her experiences with Archangel Michael while offering practical tools for healing, empowerment, and spiritual growth. Through her Sacred Circle membership, private sessions, teachings, and group experiences, she guides individuals in releasing what…
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An Interview with Allison Bruning: A Story of Courage, Advocacy, and Unstoppable Spirit
Welcome to our interview series, Allison. Thank you for joining us. To begin, could you share a little about yourself and the journey that shaped who you are today? Thank you so much for having me. I’m Allison Bruning, an international educator and bestselling author originally from Marion, Ohio. I earned my B.A. in Theatre…
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An Interview with Simon Jones: Meditation, Leadership, and Mental Strength
About: Simon Jones (DipBSoM) is a meditation teacher and the founder of Klarosity. After building a successful 20-year career in the advertising industry, he was made redundant in 2025, a turning point that led him to fully transition into the field of meditation and mental wellbeing. Having personally experienced burnout and clinical depression in his…