C15/49b Nancyland books, reach for Mars, the Moon and the Sky!

November 25, 2015November 25, 2024Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Nancy Guettier aired December 8th

Singer-songwriter and children’s book author Nancy Guettier inspires children with her See It-Believe It-Achieve-It Mantra. Through her five award-winning, acclaimed Nancyland books, she empowers children to be the best version of themselves-and even reach for Mars, the Moon and the Sky!

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Guettier finds inspiration in each of her children to write entertaining and educational stories. Guettier’s style is whimsical and fun, making learning effortless. Each of her children’s books have a holistic approach with educational twists.

Guettier has produced an award-winning short film based on Mermaids on Mars complete with her original songs. It has been invited to and won various film festivals including Best Animated Short at the Carmel International Film Festival, Best Animation at the LA Underground Film Festival, LA Children’s Film Festival and others. This will likely inspire a full-length film and a TV series, according to the author.

“Just like in nature you can’t force a tree to grow it just does -so I surrendered my ego and let go and amazing things happened. That is what led me to where I am today, a thriving business, fluid creative thoughts, the right people on my path, loving kids and a supportive partner by my side,” stated Guettier.

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Some of Guettier’s secrets for success are: she cleanses her body four times a year and make sure she takes care of herself so she can provide for her kids and keep a youthful healthy appearance. She believes in putting her best self forward to deliver a positive message: “You need to live the life you want to present to the world. Mind body and spirit all illuminated to shine onto others while shining bright inside yourself and your home,” Guettier shares. Habitat for Humanity receives a portion of Nancyland book proceeds.

86903051 Nancy Guettier, an emerging author of children’s books, is committed to inspiring and encouraging kids to enjoy learning new things. With a background of more than 25 years in the children’s industry, Nancy has provided retail visual merchandising for Gapkids™ and BabyGap™. She used to hold the position of VP of Visual Merchandising for Pottery Barn Kids and PBTeen™ before leaving to pursue her calling.

Personal Inspiration

After adopting her three children, Nancy was inspired to write books that are not only appealing and whimsical, but that also provide educational content. Most importantly, she feels strongly about offering kids the opportunity to learn about new topics.

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Nancy donates some of her proceeds to Habitat for Humanity, buy a book and support the building of lives.

The five-book series from publisher Morgan James Kids includes:

Mermaids on Mars
Roy G. Biv is Mad at Me Because I LOVE PINK!
Circus in the Sky
Jude’s Moon
I Wish

	*Mermaids on Mars* is a whimsical story about mermaids – when they lived on Mars. Mermaids thrived in Mars’ crater pools and used up all of the water resources, splashing around. Thanks to a very cool rocket ship, the mermaids travelled to Earth and settled in our oceans. Mermaidson Mars also helps children learn the importance of water conservation.
	*Roy G. Biv is Mad at Me Because I LOVE PINK!* is centered around Genevieve who loves splashing in puddles after a rain shower. Mostly, Genevieve loves pink; however, pink is not a color in the rainbow. Understandably that upsets Roy G. Biv, who convinces her to experience all the colors of the rainbow. Roy G. Biv is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink has been named “Best New Children’s Book “by the San Francisco Book Festival and the Hollywood Book Festival
	This little gem is a delightfully entertaining read. Julian dreams he is the ring leader of the constellations in *Circus in the Sky.* He discovers Leo the Lion, theGemini twins and the rest of the sky’s 88 constellations.
	In *Jude’s Moon*, Jude loves the moon so much that he believes he is the one who hung it in the sky. Throughout the story, Jude examines the phases of the moon, as well as fun facts about the sun.
	Guettier’s most recent book, *I Wish* is about friendship and the importance of a best friend. Genevieve and Ariana find a magic wand and are excited to explore all of the magic it can provide. They learn, however, that despite their whimsical journey of wishing, dreaming and discovering, all they really need is each other

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TSM 15/49 “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Soul”

November 24, 2015July 17, 2018Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Robert Clancy aired from December 8th/15 on.

Volunteerism and Love are at the Heart of Robert’s Clancy’s

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Soul”

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An Evocative Collection of Inspirational Stories and Transcendental Journeys That Transform the Way You Think About Community Service and Humanity

“Daily Downloads and Fortune Cookies from the Universe” is Clancy’s Second Book Delivering Nuggets of Inspiration Every Day

Clancy says that “soul hitches” occur every day in interactions with others: any interaction-large or small that changes how one view oneself, an event or the world. A chance run-in with a stranger or an intimate conversation with a family member creates an indelible imprint on our soul. You hitch a ride on someone’ else’s soul and you are changed forever. Consider it hitching a ride on a big beautiful cosmic highway!

And how does one experience more of these incredible life-altering experiences? One amazing way is by volunteering by putting yourself out in the world to help others. Says Clancy, “The more you reach out and help others, the more you’ll be guided on your highway naturally.”

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book Welcome to Clancy’s inspiring book:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Soul: A Collection of Scenic Views of Volunteerism, Transcendental Encounters with Kindred Spirits and Lessons in Compassion.”

The book is a soul-filled travelogue of experiences in which volunteerism is the catalyst for life-changing events and joyful interaction. The book is born from Clancy’s own passion to serve, which began when he was just six years old. He is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, ordained minister, master martial arts instructor in both Tae Kwon Do & Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido. Clancy is a published author from the heart of upstate New York who experienced a life-defining spiritual experience at the age of 19 that he writes about in his upcoming book with the working title, Soul Cyphers – Decoding a Life of Hope and Happiness

Today, he blends his beautiful consciousness into his business life as co-founder and managing partner of Spiral Design Studio, one of the largest full-service graphic design and web development firms in the Northeast. Spiral Design’s clients include dozens of corporations, educational & healthcare organizations, non-profits and startups, including Citigroup, Home Depot, Sears, Activision, Disney, among many others.

RICHARD CLANCY Balancing his corporate commitments with his lifelong love and compassion for humanity, Clancy supports ongoing volunteerism within his business and his everyday life. His dedication to community – at both the regional and national levels – inspires his team and encourages youth, as well as professional leaders, to step up and give back.

Says legendary actor, author, and philanthropist Hugh O’Brian, who wrote the book’s foreword, “Robert is one of those people to whom I tip my hat. He is a dedicated volunteer who completely embodies the spirit of service-a selfless commitment to helping others to make a positive difference in the world.”http://hoby.org

However, Clancy may best be known by the general public for his Facebook fan page “Robert Clancy-Guide to the Soul” which has a quarter of a million followers worldwide. Here he offers divinely inspired thoughts and reflections that provide wisdom, thoughtfulness, and encouragement to people hungry to get more out of life.

And so it follows naturally, that his second book Daily Downloads and Fortune Cookies from the Universe, provides inspirational thoughts within nine uplifting categories–faith, hope, love, compassion, giving, peace, happiness, strength, and leadership–to help center one’s spirit and encourage compassion for humanity. This collection of nuggets is guaranteed to put a smile on someone’s face, create a cozy warmth and motivate one to make a difference.

Volunteerism: A GIFT OF SELF LOVE THAT SHARES LOVE

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C15/41 An African-American girl Lori Leak Travels To Paris

September 23, 2015August 28, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 1 Comment

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Barrett Clemmensen Powell aired from October 13th-on

This project is so close to my heart. In fact, Lori Leak is my heart. She is me.

The story we tell ourselves about anything is the reality we manifest in our lives. The effect of that story can be seen in our lives in the reality we create for ourselves. With Lori Leak, I am able to tell a story from the heart about a father-daughter bond, a family, and exploring the world.

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Lori wonders why her father didn’t make it home for story time the night before but soon the curious, intelligent daughter of Lawrence and Adelle Leak learns that it was because he was preparing them for a great adventure. Lori and her parents are travelling across an ocean to Paris, France!

This funny, heartwarming story of an African-American girl and her parents exploring the beautiful and charming sights of Paris will make you laugh and feel good. Written from the heart by an intercultural consultant and author Barrett Clemmensen Powell and richly illustrated by award-winning animator Kristen Palana, it is a children’s book keepsake.

Barrett says that travelling for visiting, or living in other cultures is central to my heart. You learn so much about yourself and your origins when you spend time with other other people in their country and culture. Building bridges across cultures and between people is my mission, and travelling empowers me to accomplish my goal.

Books are treasures and I am in deep gratitude that in my lifetime I have been blessed with the talent and afforded the opportunity to create a character who looks like me and a story/book that shows African-American family life. I am especially thankful to my talented and patient illustrator, (and both kindred native New Englander and expatriate) Kristen Palana. gave my story rich and vibrant colours — like my vision.

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Barrett Clemmensen Powell is a New England native who later became a California girl, in sunny La Jolla, CA. She has travelled and lived in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. Her future travel plans include Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Barrett combined her former career as a former TV/radio journalist and her ordination as a minister to become a lifestyle entrepreneur focused on human lifespan, culture and spirituality. Barrett has an Associate of Arts in French from Grossmont College, a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Emerson College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Cultural Encounters, and a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary. She is working towards a Ph.D. in Psychology. Barrett enjoys learning languages (including French-Danish and Hebrew). She is an American expatriate living in Copenhagen Denmark.

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You can now buy your copy of this delightful story with its gorgeous illustrations:

Lori Leak Travels to Paris (Kindle version) – bit.ly/LLPAz

Lori Leak Travels to Paris (paperback) – bit.ly/LoriLeak

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Barrett’s Amazon Author Page – .amazon.com/author/barrettcpowell

Barrett Clemmensen Powell empowers you to your professional and personal best

Berrett’s service’s /barrettcpowell.com

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C15/39a “Time for CHANGE” Vegan Delights

September 22, 2015June 8, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 6 Comments

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy with her guest Danielle Bussone aired Sept 29th-Oct 5th

Danielle Bussone says becoming a vegan was a life-saver for me. A surgeon inadvertently severed a crucial part of my anatomy, creating for me six years of pain and suffering, numerous surgeries and hospitalizations, multiple life-threatening complications, and a few near-death experiences. Discovering plant-based nutrition turned my health around and allowed me to not only survive, but to thrive.

Danielle Bussone’s journey through medical errors and complications devastated her health and nearly claimed her life. In severe chronic pain and disillusioned by the medical industry, Danielle turned to foods to recover her health.

In “Time for Change: Whole Foods For Whole Health!,” Danielle Bussone shows us that becoming vegan is an exciting expedition into a new world of flavors and cultural culinary experiences. Whether you wish to fully embrace a WFPB lifestyle or would just like to add healthy foods to your current diet, Bussone arms the reader with mouthwatering, healthy recipes that will make the inclusion of whole foods easy, delicious and restorative.

In TIME FOR CHANGE – Whole Foods

For Whole Health!, I share my story of injury and recovery and show how creating a healthier, more energetic body can be as close as your dining table.

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TIME FOR CHANGE is comprehensive primer on to how to deal with the minor inconveniences of this life-style choice, how to deal with social situations, what new foods you’ll encounter, how to stock your kitchen, tips on preparing and cooking vegetables and, finally, delicious recipes to get you started. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your health will improve by making some small changes to the way you currently eat. I’ve lost 65 pounds, I no longer have acid reflux, and I no longer need blood pressure medication (or any medication at all). I am well and healthy, and the foods I prepare are delicious and satisfying. Please join me in making the next years of our lives the most productive, energetic and radiantly healthy years ever!

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“Time For Change” is a comprehensive, engaging and passionate book by an intrepid woman who fought through years of catastrophic medical events. By continuous reading, research, and diligently listening to her body, Bussone has found her way back to good health by means of a plant-based diet. Here she shares her story, her research findings, her contagious enthusiasm, her wonderful cooking methods and vegan recipes. This book is also a fervent cry against pesticides, genetically modified and highly processed foods. — Patricia Kandle, MD

So inspired athlete Kate Strong has embraced the Vegan diet and it has improved her performance completely.

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Horrific. Heroic. A must read for anyone who has to deal with doctors and hospitals. — Bill Kaiser, Author of “Bloodroot” and “Hellebore: A Novel of Reconstruction.”

This book shouts, “Wellness happens!” An intelligent and enjoyable read for both laypersons and medical professionals. “Time For Change” offers a vegan lifestyle that creates and sustains vitality. Ms Bussone has done her research. Everyone should read this book! — Teresa Wood, DDS

Danielle’s story of adopting a vegan diet to recover her health is an inspiration. “Time For Change” offers a strong foundation to the benefits of a plant-based diet and is filled with delicious recipes to whet your appetite. This book is a must-have for every pantry and bookshelf! – Vegan Athlete, Kate Strong — 2014 World Champion Women’s LongDistance Triathlon

A Practical Guide to Health and Wellness”

Danielle Bussone is a free-lance writer, certified wellness coach and avid cook. After discovering the healing powers of food, she became fascinated with creating dishes that were not only health-promoting but bursting with flavour. Danielle is a graduate of Cornell University’s certification program in plant-based nutrition, in conjunction with the T. Colin Campbell Foundation.

She and her husband Rich are co-founders of Veggin’ Out And About!, a food and travel blog for plant-based diners. Danielle serves as a restaurant reviewer and writer for Veggin’ Out And About!, as well as editor for contributors from across the globe.

Danielle is currently working on several cookbooks of plant-based cuisines from the US and around the world. She and Rich divide their time between SW Virginia and East Tennessee, where they live with two dogs and two cats, collectively known as their “Beloved Monsters.” In her spare time she writes fiction and is currently working on a novel based in New Orleans.

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Try the recipe and see how delicious it is .

Coconut Curry With Indian Spices

This dish smells as good as it tastes. The aromas will drive your family and dinner guests wild while they are awaiting this treat. Again, don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients needed. You’ll use these spices over and over. Measuring them out in advance into small bowls will prevent mistakes. It is easy to forget a spice if it isn’t handy. If you prepare the rice in advance, it will save you some time when you are scrambling to get food on the table. It is also very good served with French whole wheat couscous, which only takes 10 minutes to prepare. It is also excellent served over linguini.

Note that the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cardamom pods are for flavor and should not be eaten. Pick the cinnamon and bay leaf out before serving; the cardamom pods will be harder to find so just warn your guests that they are not to be eaten. They won’t hurt them, but the seeds are very fibrous and have a woody texture. Plus, biting into them may give your guests a jolt of cardamom flavor that could be overpowering.

Coconut Curry With Indian Spices

Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Yield: 7 cups, plus rice

Ingredients:

Prepare in advance:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat French Couscous
2 1/4 cups mirepoix vegetable stock or filtered water
2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or one can organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained

Spice Blend:

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground hot chili powder (You can substitute cayenne.)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Main Ingredients:

2 cups diced onion (1 large onion)
2 bay leaves
6 cardamom pods
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 can organic coconut milk
6 ounces baby spinach, washed and spun dry
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half (1 3/4 cups or about 40)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation: about 20 minutes

Prepare vegetables.

Transfer drained, cooked chickpeas to a bowl. Set aside.

Set aside cinnamon stick and cardamon pods. Measure remaining spices into a small bowl. Set aside.

Method: 15 to 20 minutes

In a dry skillet, sauté onion with bay leaves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon until soft and translucent, stirring frequently (about 10 minutes).

Stir in ginger and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes, adding a little water a tablespoon or two at a time if necessary to prevent scorching.

Add turmeric, garam masala, ground chili powder, and black pepper. Stir until spices are fully incorporated with the onion mixture.

Stir in coconut milk, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Cook for 5 minutes or so on medium heat until sauce is bubbling and tomatoes have wilted. Adjust spices to taste.

Just prior to serving, remove saucepan from heat and fold spinach** into mixture until wilted.

Stir in lemon juice and serve immediately over rice, couscous, pasta or grain of choice.

*You can cook chickpeas on your stovetop if you don’t have a pressure cooker, though it will take longer. Or you can substitute canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed.

**Don’t over-cook the spinach. It should be added no more than 5 minutes before serving. Spinach becomes a little slimy if allowed to cook for too long. Heat it only until it is wilted.

Note:

In cooking demonstrations, I often substitute couscous for rice, simply because of time limitations. Actually, couscous is very delicious with this dish. Coconut Curry With Indian Spices can also be served over linguini or angel hair pasta. Please refer to my book,Time For Change: Whole Foods For Whole Health!, for instructions on cooking beans, making vegetable stock and much more.

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TSM 15/38 How do you “JUST LET IT GO”?

September 20, 2015July 7, 2023Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 1 Comment

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and Chris Williams aired from September 22nd-on with instant listening.

What would you do if someone took your loved ones away from you? Would you want revenge? none would blame you, BUT; how do you forgive. How do you JUST LET GO and let love heal? Chris Williams did, this is his story.

On a cold February night in 2007, a devoted father of four and a seventeen-year-old drunk driver both received life sentences. In one violent, devastating instant, each faced a drastically different and uncertain future. But as Chris Williams sat in his demolished vehicle, staring at the car that had just caused the death of his wife, his unborn baby, his nine-year-old daughter, and his eleven-year-old son, he committed to do something extraordinary: he would forgive.

Chris Williams’ story is the cinematic tale of how a person can forgive despite the retaliatory tendencies that surface within the dark corners of the human heart, showing the world that hope, love and forgiveness can overcome all when you let it go. In addition to the inspirational presentation of Just Let Go, audiences will be treated to an exclusive introduction from radio personality Delilah!

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FAITH HOW DEEP DOES IT GO, HOW TESTED OUR SOUL

Chris Williams was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. After serving a mission to Paraguay for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and graduating from the University of Utah, he went to work as an IT architect and systems engineer. He is now an executive with IBM. After the death of his wife Michelle and two of their four children, he married Mikkel Fuhriman Jones, a widow with two young children. They have since been blessed with two daughters. He and his family currently reside in Salt Lake City.