#107 JENNIFER LIWANAG, CPT, Pn1, CPPC: On Following Her Own Path to Entrepreneurship & Journey to Motherhood After Loss

#109 SIR DUSHON ADAMS: On Facing His Fears & the Resilience it Takes to Live Your Creative Purpose

This week I sit down with Sir Dushon, dancer, editor, and one-of-a-kind creative force. Shon brings 2 stories to the campfire. One story that breaks down the moments of facing fear and releasing it. In another story, Shon documents his up and down journey to pursue his creative purpose and what it means to preserve against the odds. Shon also takes a walk with me down memory lane and we swap stories of a very special time in our life when I was his high school teacher and spoken word coach.

#107 JENNIFER LIWANAG, CPT, Pn1, CPPC: On Following Her Own Path to Entrepreneurship & Journey to Motherhood After Loss

This week I’m joined at the campfire by Jen Liwanag, certified professional trainer, certified nutrition coach, and now pre- and post-natal coach. Today Jen will be sharing her story of breaking societal & cultural expectations of her to follow her own path into coaching & entrepreneurship. In another story, Jen generously shares with us her journey into motherhood including her experience with pregnancy loss, navigating grief, and redefining her identity after the birth of her daughter. Keep up with Jennifer on Instagram: GrowingGoddess.ca More info about Jennifer at: www.growinggoddess.ca You can always connect with Dr. Joey Liu at DrJoeyLiu.com or on Instagram @Dr.Joey.Liu

#106 DR. KATE NICOLE STAHL-KOVELL: On Becoming a Novelist & The Journey from Survival to Therapist

This week I sit down with Ph.D., Associate Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in Birth, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Trauma, Activist, Mother, and now Romantasy Novelist, KATE STAHL-KOVELL. Kate narrates her path to creating her first novel Mor and we discuss the theme of giving ourselves permission to be creative. Kate also shares her story of surviving trauma and channeling this experience into her service of others. Learn more about Dr. Kate at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-nicole-stahl-kovell-redlands-ca/977823 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-nicole-stahl-kovell-redlands-ca/977823] Connect with her on Instagram: @postpartumptsd   Learn more about Dr. Joey Liu at: DrJoeyLiu.com Connect with her on Instagram: @dr.joey.liu

#105 DR. PAOLO MAGCALAS: Love as the Motivation for Radical Work & Learning to Decolonize his Identity

This week I sit down with professor, elected official, and activist Dr. Paolo Magcalas. Paolo brings the theme of love in his story of activism, tracing his days from the high school classroom all the way to the board room as an elected official. In his second story, Paolo candidly shares experiences of growing up in America as an immigrant and the effects of colonization on his life and his communities, both in the U.S. and the Philippines. You can keep up with Dr. Paolo Magcalas on Instagram: @drmagcalas4auhsd If you are interested in working with me to help, tell your story, find your people, and grow your mission, visit my website: DrJoeyLiu.com The videos to all episodes of Everyone Needs a Story for the Campfire can be found on YouTube.

#104 ALICEANNE LOFTUS: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Happiness & Learning Love Languages

This week I sit down with best-selling author, business owner, educator, and leadership coach AliceAnne Loftus. AliceAnne generously shares her story of resilience, teaching us a powerful lesson on taking responsibility for one’s own life through the good and the bad. In her second story, AliceAnne shifts her exploration to love, particularly how understanding love languages empowers how we give and receive love to those we are in relationship with. Get your copy of AliceAnne's book, Take the Lead https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/ [https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/] Connect with AliceAnne by visiting her website https://leadinglady-coaching.com [https://leadinglady-coaching.com]   [https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/]5 Love Languages Website https://5lovelanguages.com/ [https://5lovelanguages.com/]