It's time for the final installment of our 4-part “Choosing Ourselves” series and we’re welcoming guest Dawn Smith with “Embracing the Labels”

Dawn Smith describes herself as a Misfit, a Coach, an Artist, a Mom, and a Disruptor. She has a background originally in the social justice and nonprofit arts world before transitioning into counseling and coaching. Dawn is divorced, single, and super-duper passionate about disrupting outdated relationship myths... (while making time to squeeze in making churro donuts and multimedia paintings)

Exchange Quotes:

“The road to freedom is not through feeling good; it is through feeling true to yourself.” – Deepak Chopra

“It’s the fabric of who you are and how you look at the world.” - Dawn Smith

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Exchange Links:

Find Dawn at www.relationshipcoachdawn.com

We are @epicexchanges on Facebook and Instagram

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It's week 3 of our 4-part “Choosing Ourselves” series and we’re welcoming guest Cheri Paragi with “Paying Attention”

Cheri Paragi is from Minnesota and the owner of GemMe Wands. She is married to her second husband and has two young adult daughters with special needs and medical complexities. Cheri is a firm believer in “paying it” forward both personally and professionally. In her quest to find herself again, she has come to realize that listening to her intuition, the universe and trust are key elements to her personal and professional success.

Exchange Quotes:

"Advice from an owl: stay focused, be "whoo" you are, trust in a wise friend, live off the land, glide through the dark times, be observant, life's a hoot!" Ilan Shamir

"The Universe gives us all the details we need when we pause long enough to see the greatness in everything." - Laurie Wondra

Exchange Links:

Find Cheri at www.gemmewands.com

We are @epicexchanges on Facebook and Instagram

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This week we highlight the second guest of our “Choosing Ourselves” series, Annette Moreau.

Annette Moreau is a woman who knows what it feels like to lose herself to ALL THE STUFF OF LIFE. As a mother of two sons with significant medical challenges, she spent years overwhelmed, emotionally drained, unhappy and searching for peace. Through deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual connection, she found her way back to herself. Now, she lives with a renewed sense of purpose, joy, and clarity. She knows how to confidently feel more happiness and be in control of her life so she can always get what she wants— and she’s passionate about sharing her story and knowledge, through her coaching business, to inspire others to do the same.

Exchange Quotes:

"You will never be able to escape your heart. So, it's better to listen to what it has to say" – Paulo Coelho.

"You had the power all along, my dear" – Glinda the Good Witch, Wizard of Oz

Exchange Links:

Find Annette at www.annettemoreau.com

We are @epicexchanges on Facebook and Instagram

Get the weekly story prompt at www.kellysniderauthor.com