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As a child, I was enthralled with history and biographies. I struggled in Math and Science, but one rainy Friday, my 4th grade teacher pointed out I was good in History and my life changed at that moment. I decided that day I would major in History. So that’s what I did 9 years later, I entered university in Washington, DC to study History- a continuation of learning and analyzing people’s lives and decisions. I interned in the US Congress, at The White House, and for NGOs; and volunteered on political campaigns, and worked in the city after graduation. But moving to London to study for my Masters changed my worldview. I’ve lived in 9 countries and have found myself in a completely different arena: fashion. Over the past 6 years, I have developed an eye for couture craftsmanship, learning how to put intricate and detailed collections into words. As a result, I have developed relationships with some of the world's most leading brands, covering Paris, Milan, New York, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. I also have a faith and lifestyle magazine, Seele that I founded. I decided to launch ‘The Soulful Side Of Life,’ an amalgamation of my experiences, where I interview people in areas that have touched my life in: fashion, faith, entertainment, music, business, and entrepreneurship. The podcast is an extension of my interests in discussing people’s stories.

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Episode 55: Mary Marantz- Author, Speaker, Podcaster Talks Her Book “Underestimated”

Mary Marantz is the bestselling author of Dirt and Underestimated, as well as the host of the popular podcast The Mary Marantz Show. In this episode we talk about Underestimated, and dive into topics around the book. Listen as Mary unpacks themes of what it means to be crippled by fear, but when we overcome, we are often underestimated by those around us.

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Episode 53: Deb Sofield- Keynote speaker, Author, Speech & Media Coach, and Crisis Communications Trainer

Deb Sofield is a global Communications Consultant, a Keynote Speaker, a former Radio Talk Show Host, a Podcaster, and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Co. She’s skilled in training people for success in: speaking, crisis communications, presentation, media, and message development. In this episode we talk about her Lebanese roots, what makes for a good speech, she touches on the US president whose speaking style she admires most, and what doesn’t make for a good speech.

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Episode 52: Lauren Jenkins- Singer, Songwriter, Filmmaker

Since the age of 15, Lauren Jenkins has been touring, sharing her Americana talent with the world. The New York Times named her as an artist to watch, and she has been given various accolades by Billboard, Rolling Stone, and others. In this interview we talk about how being born in Texas, yet raised in both Carolinas impacted her worldview, we talk her music, and her film work.

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Episode 51: Joanne Moody Unpacks The Significance Of The Prophetic

Jo is the president of Agape Freedom Fighters, a ministry that exists to set captives free through healing and evangelism. A believer in Jesus, Jo suffered with chronic nerve pain for 14 years and was set free. In this episode she shares her story, unpacks what the prophetic means, and talks about how total emotional and physical healing in Jesus name is possible.

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Episode 50: Kevin Dix Unpacks What Has Been And What Is Going Wrong With The LA Fires

LA resident Kevin Dix opens up about what’s going on in the city with the fires, but he also delves deeper into how government mismanagement is part the problem that led to many losing their homes, he talks about all the multi-billions of dollars of destruction, and how this disaster is a bipartisan issue.

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