Seeking Wisdom Podcast

Redefined with Cynthia Gutierrez-White_Eps 18

Are you one of those people who discovered your calling early in life and, through sheer determination, transformed that passion into a thriving career? If so, you are truly blessed. When your profession is your true vocation, it becomes so deeply woven into the fabric of your life that it begins to define your very identity. It is no longer simply what you do for a living; it becomes who you are at your core. But what happens when that foundation is suddenly removed? Whether you choose to walk away or find the rug pulled out from under you, losing your role and title can leave you asking, "Who am I?" and "Where do I go from here?" In today’s episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast”, Joni sits down with professional communicator and author, Cynthia Gutierrez-White, as she shares her inspiring testimony of courage and new beginnings.  Cynthia was thriving in her career until, without warning, everything changed. Her journey of processing that loss was not an easy one, but it led her to a beautiful season of redefining herself, learning some important life lessons and finding a new purpose in helping others who are navigating a similar path.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone who has been through job loss  ✔️Those who are trying to reinvent themselves  ✔️People who are looking for work and are struggling to find the right job  ✔️All of us who want to understand a bit more about the world of AI ✔️YOU! If you are looking for redirection in your career or your life ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode * A woman’s career journey working her way up the ladder and finding success  * The shock and aftermath of being laid off from work  * How your career slowly becomes your identity and how to shed that  * Nuggets of wisdom in how to navigate the job market in today’s world * How to stop and change strategy when your original plan wasn’t working 📇 Connect with Cynthia: 🌐LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgutierrezwhite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgutierrezwhite/]  ✍️Blog: https://yourselfredefined.blogspot.com/ [https://yourselfredefined.blogspot.com/] 📧Email: cynthia.gutierrez.white@gmail.com [cynthia.gutierrez.white@gmail.com]   💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode inspired you, brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ [https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com [https://www.jonimarmo.com]

God's Timing is Beautiful with Elizabeth O'Donnell - EPS 17

It’s safe to say that all of us, at one time or another, have felt a sense of isolation because we haven’t fit into the crowd, or we lack the self confidence to put ourselves out there. In today’s episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast” Joni sits down with a wonderful woman, who, for the first time ever, shares her very personal story of growing up in loneliness, while facing a medical diagnosis that she wasn’t able to process until many years later.  Her unwavering faith in God and trusting that He makes all things beautiful in His perfect time, is what helped her persevere through life’s challenges. Her testimony serves as a powerful reminder to all of us that we are never truly alone - God is always with us and He will use our pain for a greater good.  Elizabeth O’Donnell shows remarkable courage in this episode. She’s never talked about this with anyone outside her very inner circle and I’m ever so grateful that she chose this platform to share it with the world.  We hope and pray that it helps YOU to keep going - to not give up - to believe that God is with you and that He has a perfect plan for your life!  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️People who are feeling isolated or lonely ✔️Those who have received a health diagnosis and are struggling to understand its impact ✔️Anyone who is craving to find community and needs some inspiration  ✔️Women who have been through infertility and are looking for hope  ✔️People who do not fall into the “social norms” and feel left out   ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode * How a 12 year old dealt with a life altering medical diagnosis * When feeling different drives you into isolation  * Why faith is the key to perseverance * Vulnerability and Courage * A testimony of believing in God’s perfect plan and timing 💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode inspired you, brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ [https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/] LinkedIn:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJhRjdoVnd6ekpMZHV3RWZGQjVXN3JoekxzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRElOOU1Sa1RHY29OX3ZFQnVvSzJ5bjVSVmVhRlgxNUhzWDlzVkt5Ml8xdTIxSm5ERzEtSVcwNF9KV0xSRERpY2hTNWY2SmR3Z0tmaEVZak5vWUFoWDlaVzRpNGlRQVhnUTFfNnBuQ2JRdzVNb1Vpcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoni-fernandez-marmo%2F&v=y9r3pD8cskM]https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com [https://www.jonimarmo.com]

You CAN be Transformed!_EP 16

Spring is here and it’s that time of year when nature begins to bloom again! The “death” of winter is over and new life begins to emerge. Everything feels lighter again, and there’s a certain joy in the air. This change, however, is not limited to nature, but to our lives as well.  In this episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast”, Joni shares a personal revelation on how we can transform our lives. The process can feel daunting, but Joni breaks it down into different steps that will help you begin the process of evolving into a new and better version for yourself.  Joni believes that this year will be transformative for ALL of us! We just have to be open to receiving grace and let ourselves be led into a new chapter of our lives. Let go of fear, let go of excuses, let go of control!  Remember, “You CAN be transformed”!   🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️People who are looking for inspiration to change their lives ✔️Anyone who is open to entering a new chapter of their career ✔️Those who are hungering for spiritual growth ✔️Women who have felt stuck and want ideas on how to move forward ✔️Those holding on to resentment and want to forgive but don’t know how  ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode * A new perspective on how to embrace change  * How to detach of worldly things and look towards what is above  * Why forgiveness matters in the healing process * What humility really means * How self-awareness can transform your life * Gaining clarity in a world filled with noise and clutter * Finding peace in accepting what life throws at us 💫 Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ [https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/] 💼 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJhRjdoVnd6ekpMZHV3RWZGQjVXN3JoekxzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRElOOU1Sa1RHY29OX3ZFQnVvSzJ5bjVSVmVhRlgxNUhzWDlzVkt5Ml8xdTIxSm5ERzEtSVcwNF9KV0xSRERpY2hTNWY2SmR3Z0tmaEVZak5vWUFoWDlaVzRpNGlRQVhnUTFfNnBuQ2JRdzVNb1Vpcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoni-fernandez-marmo%2F&v=y9r3pD8cskM] 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com [https://www.jonimarmo.com]

Silver Linings with Luisa Varona Granados

Just when you thought you had heard or seen it all, you come across a story that will blow you away! In this episode of The Seeking Wisdom Podcast, Joni is joined by a long-time friend, Luisa Varona Granados who candidly and wittily shares her miraculous journey of facing multiple “life sentences” with hope and faith.  The story begins in February of 2016 where she is diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumor. From that moment, Luisa’s is forever changed, but her spirit remains the same. Her perspective on life is rooted in her upbringing on a farm, where she realized early on, that life is cyclical, and all things have a beginning and an end.  Her two sons have been the driver and motivation of every decision she has made since her initial diagnosis, including the creation of her blog #TumorClarity, a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, divorcing her husband, and picking up the pieces of her broken heart after a near fatal heart attack and the loss of her beloved mom.   Luisa doesn’t consider herself special, but after hearing this incredible story, you may have a different opinion!    The brain tumor diagnosis is only the beginning of this odyssey filled with love, community, fear, sadness, and yes, even joy. Despite facing so many challenges, her unshakeable faith is what has helped her find the Silver Linings in all circumstances, reminding us that “no matter what, everything is going to be ok”.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone facing a serious health condition looking for hope ✔️Mothers who need encouragement to do the best for their children ✔️People who need some humor and positivity while going through difficulties ✔️Those whose faith is being challenged and need a reminder that God is there ✔️Anyone looking for courage and perseverance when facing multiple difficulties  ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation * Luisa’s background growing up in a farm and how this informed her perspective on life * Facing mortality while prioritizing the well-being of your children and family * How faith, prayer, and hope can lift you up in times of need * The surprise question asked by a doctor that changed everything * How a pilgrimage to Lourdes brought feelings of gratitude and important life decisions * An example of living your best life despite the circumstances placed before you * Laughter in the midst of harrowing experiences 🧑🏻‍💻Connect with Luisa:  📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/luisavaronagranados/ [https://www.instagram.com/luisavaronagranados/]   📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luisa.varonagranados [https://www.facebook.com/luisa.varonagranados]💼 LinkedIn:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJhRjdoVnd6ekpMZHV3RWZGQjVXN3JoekxzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRElOOU1Sa1RHY29OX3ZFQnVvSzJ5bjVSVmVhRlgxNUhzWDlzVkt5Ml8xdTIxSm5ERzEtSVcwNF9KV0xSRERpY2hTNWY2SmR3Z0tmaEVZak5vWUFoWDlaVzRpNGlRQVhnUTFfNnBuQ2JRdzVNb1Vpcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoni-fernandez-marmo%2F&v=y9r3pD8cskM]https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-varona-granados-53688a2/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-varona-granados-53688a2/] 💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us! Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com [https://www.jonimarmo.com]

New Year, New Word!

Happy New Year!! Have you decided on a resolution for 2026? Whether you've laid out a plan for this new year, or not, it's worth taking some time to watch this episode of "The Seeking Wisdom Podcast".  In it, Joni shares her story of how she changed from developing a resolution year to year, that normally failed, to choosing ONE WORD to serve as a mantra for the year to come. Although it may seem counterintuitive, Joni explains how using one word helps you live out your purpose for the year.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone who is looking for inspiration for the new year  ✔️Someone who is still debating a resolution for the year ✔️If you need an idea for a new word for the new year ✔️Listeners who are facing the new year with anxiety or trepidation ✔️People who want to find some hope as they begin the year ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Solo Episode *How Joni has been successfully practicing the "one word" concept for over 10 years and why it's worked for her.  *Some practical advice on why selecting a word is better than generating a statement that will ultimately fail  *Joni's word for this year and her vulnerability in sharing why she selected it 💌 Join the Movement If this episode inspired you, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us! Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 🌐 Website: https://jonimarmo.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/