A World of Difference

Lori Adams-Brown

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Welcome to A World of Difference, the podcast where authentic leaders share real stories and hard-won lessons that invite us all to make the world a better place. Hosted by Silicon Valley tech executive, cross-cultural communication expert, board member, global speaker and consultant Lori Adams-Brown, this podcast brings you powerful conversations with changemakers who are breaking barriers, driving social impact, and fostering belonging across cultures. With decades of experience living and working in Asia, South America, and Silicon Valley and advising global CEOs Lori offers a unique perspective on leadership, cognitive diversity, and the profound power of understanding our differences. Each episode dives deep into compelling stories of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Through thought-provoking discussions on workplace culture, psychological safety, social justice, faith, and global impact, you’ll gain insights that challenge perspectives and inspire action. Whether you're an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, corporate professional, or advocate for change, A World of Difference equips you with the tools to lead inclusively and create meaningful impact. This podcast is here to help you improve your life and leadership across borders as you become the person you want to be and inspire others to do the same with authenticity and humanity. This is real life. This is work that matters. Pull up a seat and join Lori as we learn from authentic voices, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and embrace the strength of our differences to shape a better, more inclusive world for ourselves and for each other—together. Subscribe now and pull up a chair. Let’s make a difference!

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What is A World of Difference about?

A podcast at the intersection of society, culture and travel that brings our differences around the table to make a difference together. Real stories from authentic guests who are making a difference across industries and across the world join us to share their journey and lessons. From authors that help us think deeply to nonprofit leaders who inspire, to survivors' wisdom of firsthand experience to how travel can change our worldview, we make our world a better place.

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Lori Adams-Brown on Incivility at Work: 30% Face Workplace Bullies - How to Stop the Cycle and Thrive

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03/26/25 • 29 min

Discover the unexpected link between workplace bullying and trauma healing. Uncover the surprising strategies to reclaim your voice and peace in the aftermath of workplace bullying. Learn how to set boundaries like a boss and build a strong support system. Dive into the unexpected world of evidence-based therapies that can help you heal from the mental and emotional effects of workplace bullying. This is more than just surviving – it's about reclaiming your confidence and joy. Find out how to take back your power and voice, and step into a future where your work and voice truly matter. Join us as we unravel the unexpected journey of healing from workplace bullying trauma.

The fact that you're here, tuning in, leaning into these conversations, and doing the hard and beautiful work of making a difference in this world, it means everything to me. - Lori Adams-Brown

In this episode, you will be able to:

Mastering strategies to handle workplace bullying empowers you to take control of your work environment and well-being.
Exploring the effects of bullying on mental health provides insight into how to protect and nurture your emotional wellness at work.
Setting firm boundaries with workplace bullies creates a healthier and more respectful professional atmosphere for yourself and others.
Healing from workplace bullying trauma offers the opportunity to regain confidence and find peace in your career.
Building a support system against bullying equips you with a network of allies and resources to stand strong in the face of adversity.

Empowerment through Handling Bullying

In this episode, I delve into strategies for handling workplace bullying, empowering individuals to confront and address this challenging issue head-on. By providing insights and practical tips, listeners are equipped with the tools to assert themselves and stand up against workplace bullies. The goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their voice and power in the face of bullying.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Visit loriadamsbrown.com/careerpivot to sign up for the Mastering the Career Pivot masterclass for guidance on taking control of your career pivot with confidence and landing a job you love. The course includes video training, self-paced exercises, a career pivot guide, and a Pivot Guide package with detailed workbook and spreadsheets to track your job search, networking, and applications.
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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Welcome and Introduction

00:01:22 - Workplace Bullying Statistics

00:06:48 - Strategies for Handling Workplace Bullying

00:11:36 - Legal Intervention and Healing

00:14:15 - The Importance of Evidence-Based Therapies

00:15:31 - The Benefits of EMDR Therapy

00:17:32 - The Importance of Somatic Therapy

00:19:56 - The Power of Coaching and Support Groups

00:20:12 - Choosing Yourself and Moving Forward

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Restore: Dorothy Greco on Marriage, Egalitarian Theology, and How Mutuality is the Key to Flourishing Marriages

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10/08/22 • 66 min

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Dorothy Littell Greco is an author, photojournalist, writer, and marriage coach.

Dorothy feels equally at home speaking in front of hundreds or standing behind her camera without saying a word. Her words and images offer hope and encouragement to those longing for healing, reconciliation, and joy. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, MOPs, Relevant Magazine, Christians for Biblical Equality, The Mudroom, Sojourners, Biola Center for Marriage and Family, Christine Cain’s Propel for Women, Perennial Generation, Patheos, and The Englewood Review of Books. Making Marriage Beautiful, herr first book, was published by David C Cook in January of 2017. Her second book, Marriage in the Middle, was published by InterVarsity Press in September of 2020.

Past and present photography clients include: The National Geographic, New England Home Magazine, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Mass General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston University, Knopf Publishers, Lexington Christian Academy, Boston Trinity Academy, Arnold Arboretum, Houghton Mifflin, and many more. I have won several awards from Communication Arts Photography Annual and National Press Photographers.

She is a graduate of Boston University and a member of Redbud Writers’ Guild and the Pelican Project.

She has been married to Christopher for 31 years, and they have three grown sons and two amazing daughters-in-law. She loves walking on beaches, traveling, seeing great theater, and kayaking. She also enjoy spending time with friends and figuring out how to make awesome paleo meals.

She joins us to talk about restoring marriage to the mutuality it was intended to be.

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Other EPS mentioned in this podcast:

EPS 49 Dr. Mimi Haddad (CEO of Christians for Biblical Equality)

EPS 31 Dr. Graham Hill

EPS 23 Kate Wallace Nunneley of the Junia Project

EPS 30 Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer

Check out Justice Revival and the #Faith4ERA campaign to get people of faith to help pass the ERA.

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Lori Adams-Brown on Preventing Workplace Bullying: The Power of Psychological Safety

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09/04/24 • 27 min

Does your workplace feel like a battleground at times? Have you been told to just toughen up and deal with it? The pain of workplace bullying can be isolating and damaging to your mental health, leaving you feeling trapped and powerless. If you're tired of feeling this way, it's time to find a better solution to address workplace bullying effectively. Let's explore how you can foster a culture of trust and openness in your teams to prevent workplace bullying and create a psychologically safe environment where everyone can thrive.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Understand how to prevent workplace bullying with psychological safety.

Discover the effects of workplace bullying on mental health.

Learn how to cultivate psychological safety in teams.

Find out effective ways to address bullying in the workplace.

Explore the crucial role of leadership in fostering workplace safety.

"Teams with high psychological safety are not only more innovative and productive, but they also create a workplace where bullying is less likely to occur." - Lori Adams-Brown

Lori Adams Brown, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in leadership development, has a personal connection to the issue of workplace bullying. Having been a target of workplace abuse herself, Lori knows firsthand the transformative power of psychological safety. Her journey through overcoming hard challenges and finding healing has fueled her passion for preventing and addressing workplace bullying. She has dived deep into research and personal stories of targets of workplace bullying to understand how psychological safety can play a pivotal role in creating a work environment that not only prevents bullying but also fosters trust and openness. Through her personal experiences and extensive insights, Lori is dedicated to sharing tools and knowledge, not only to help those who have been targets of workplace bullying but also to empower managers and leaders to cultivate psychologically safe teams. Her narrative-style approach evokes a sense of relatability, resonating with the emotions and experiences of her audience, making her an authentic and credible voice in fostering a culture of trust and openness in teams. She shares quick tips from the research and books she has studied as well as the patterns from the qualitative research from stories of targets themselves in order to help anyone wanting to prevent workplace bullying by recognizing the red flags and cultivating an work culture where bullying is prevented and quickly stopped.

Learn how to:

1. Build a culture of trust

2. Enhance mental well-being

3. Foster psychological safety

The key moments in this episode are:

00:05:21 - Understanding Workplace Bullying

00:09:47 - Psychological Safety and Bullying Prevention

00:12:27 - Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment

00:14:30 - Creating a Culture of Acceptance and Feedback

00:15:28 - Swiftly Addressing Bullying

00:17:31 - Promoting Inclusivity and Respect

Resources:

EPS on spiritual abuse

EPS with grounding techniques with Dr. Debbie Pinkston

1. Google’s Project Aristotle

2. Amy Edmondson’s Work on Psychological Safety

3. The Bully at Work

4. Workplace Bullying Institute

5. The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson

6. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

7. HBR 15 types of bullying

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Lori Adams-Brown on When Leaders Become Bullies: Lessons from the Oval Office Zelensky Ambush

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03/05/25 • 40 min

Are you ready to uncover the unexpected truth about workplace bullying and abuse tactics? Get ready to be surprised as we dive deep into the world of psychological safety and resilience in high-stress work environments. This story takes us on a journey through unexpected parallels in global leadership, leaving us with an open loop of empowerment and a call to action. Stay tuned to discover the powerful strategies for dealing with workplace mobbing and intimidation, and how leaders are healing from psychological abuse. You won't want to miss this eye-opening revelation.

"Your story matters. Your voice matters. And together, we expose these power structures, and we demand better for our workplaces, for our world." - Lori Adams-Brown

In this episode, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of psychological safety in global leadership for building trust and collaboration.

Recognize and address workplace bullying and intimidation tactics to create a healthier work environment.

Explore the effects of narcissistic abuse in leadership to better understand its impact on individuals and teams.

Learn effective strategies for dealing with workplace mobbing to protect yourself and others in high-stress environments.

Discover the potential for healing from psychological abuse with EMDR therapy, offering hope for recovery and resilience.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Welcome and Introduction

00:00:23 - Walking Through Trauma

00:01:38 - Renewed Commitment

00:02:28 - Women's History Month

00:05:20 - Psychological Warfare

00:13:57 - Abuse of Power and Manipulation

00:15:50 - Narcissistic Abuse and Endorsement

00:17:40 - Self-Reflection and Inner Healing

00:19:31 - Bullying and Intimidation

00:23:40 - Gaslighting and DARVO

00:26:30 - Building Support and Smear Campaigns

00:27:13 - Coercive Control and Payoff for Silence

00:28:32 - False Attacks on Character

00:31:02 - Psychological Abuse and Mobbing

00:35:13 - Refusing to be Silent

"Bullies don't win when we refuse to be silent. Abusers count on secrecy. But when we tell the truth, when we step out in courage, courage is contagious. And we take their power away."

Lori Adams-Brown

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Listen to episode 102 of A World of Difference titled The Gaslighting and the Flanking to hear the full story and gain a deeper understanding of workplace bullying and abuse.

Consider exploring the work of Dr. Chuck de Groat and Dr. Wade Mullen, who have been featured on the podcast and provide valuable insights into therapeutic and research-based approaches to understanding abuse in systems and individuals.

"Keep speaking up, keep standing firm, and never, ever, ever let the bullies win."

Lori Adams-Brown

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Emotional Health: Chris Helfrich on Empowering Oakland's Youth & The Impact of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

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08/16/23 • 47 min

Unleashing the Power of Eating, Learning, and Playing: Join CEO Chris Helfrich as he champions the impactful mission of Eat.Learn.Play Foundation to transform underserved communities through its three pillars, challenging the stigmas of charity and inspiring lasting change.

My special guest is Chris Helfrich

Meet Chris Helfrich, the force behind the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Not a stranger to charitable work, Chris has broadened his experience, starting from his endeavors with the UN Foundation Against Malaria to leading the Starlight Children's Foundation. Now, partnering with Ayesha and Steph Curry, Chris is transforming thousands of lives in Oakland through the power of Eat Learn Play. Using this powerful trifecta, Chris and his team advocate for children's access to nutritious food, quality education, and sports activities. His work goes beyond charity; it's about offering dignity, a proud sense of community, and a bright future for those in need.

This bus totally flips receiving charity on its head, where normally there can be real stigma attached to receiving food from a food bank, right? And instead, what we have with the Eat and Play bus is like, kids just flocking to the bus to receive these resources. - Chris Helfrich
Chris Helfrich, CEO of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, was interviewed on the A World of Difference podcast by host Lori Adams-Brown. The conversation centered around the foundation's mission and impact in Oakland, California. Helfrich discussed the three pillars of the foundation: eating, learning, and playing, and emphasized their importance in creating a happy and successful childhood. He shared how the foundation focuses on childhood literacy, with a specific emphasis on third-grade reading levels. Helfrich also highlighted the foundation's commitment to impact over legacy, as well as their partnership with the Curry family. Overall, the episode serves as an inspiring discussion on the work being done by the Eat Learn Play Foundation and the importance of community involvement in making a difference.
In this episode, you will be able to:

Dive into the transformative ethos of the Eat Learn Play Foundation and its initiatives in Oakland.

Learn about the concentrated focus the foundation has on the intellectual growth of children.

Appreciate the role of unstructured play and physical health in the holistic development of children.

Unravel opportunities to participate and make a difference with the foundation's community initiatives.

Grasp how local participation is a major asset in addressing and resolving social challenges.

Pivotal Role of Eat Learn Play Foundation
Eat Learn Play Foundation, co-founded by Chris Helfrich, Stephen Curry and his wife author and celebrity chef Ayesha, plays a significant role in uplifting the community in Oakland, California. With a stellar record of delivering 25 million meals, investing in literacy programs, and serving numerous young individuals, they create an impactful difference. Their strategy involves forming robust relationships with influential partners, and operating innovative programs like the mobile bookstore and market bus, fulfilling their mission to nourish, educate, and entertain.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Visit the Eat Learn Play Foundation website to learn more about their mission and the work they do in Oakland.

Support the Eat Learn Play Foundation by making a donation to help provide meals, books, and resources to youth in need.

Follow Eat Learn Play on social media to stay updated on their latest initiatives and events.

Volunteer your time with Eat Learn Play to make a hands-on impact in the Oakland community.

Purchase merchandise from the Eat Learn Play Foundation to support their programs and show your support.

Explore partnership opportunities with Eat Learn Play if you or your organization align with their mission and want to make a difference in Oakland.

Share the story of Eat Learn Play with your friends, family, and network to help raise awareness about their work and inspire others to get involved.

Stay tuned for the big exciting announcement from Eat Learn Play by following their social media channels and subscribing to their newsletter.

The opportunity to create something with two of the all-time great people in the Curries and leverage their networks, their voices, their platforms, and their passions to do good, it was a dream come true. - Chris Helfrich
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00:00:02 - Introduction,
Lori Adams Brown introduces the podcast and the guest, Christopher Helfrich, CEO of Eat Learn Play ...

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Belonging: Jeff Le on Growing Up Vietnamese-American, His Work in Politics & Tech, and Solutions for AAPI Racism at Work

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03/02/22 • 63 min

Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinions have been featured on MSNBC, broadcast television in 40 states, as well as in print at POLITICO Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today , The Washington Post, FOX News, The Hill, Washingtonian, Roll Call, Bustle, Forbes, local and regional newspapers in 35 states. During the height of the #StopAsianHate movement, Jeff penned an opinion piece that received national attention in POLITICO Magazine called I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. that highlighted his experiences in workplace discrimination in politics and racism throughout his life.

Jeff is now an executive leader in technology where he is Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs for Rhino, a fintech startup working to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom through affordable insurance options. Prior to joining Rhino, Jeff was U.S. State and Local Public Policy Lead for VMware, a digital technology and infrastructure company, and managed the company’s gubernatorial, state, county, and local relationships across all 50 states and Canada. Jeff focused on emerging technology policy, including privacy, 5G, broadband, cyber, sustainability, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, education, and IT modernization.

He also sits on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services where he provides recommendations to the Governor's Homeland Security Advisor on response and policy pertaining to cyber, disasters, terrorism, drug interdiction, intelligence, and other emerging threats.

Jeff previously served as Deputy Cabinet Secretary for California Governor Jerry Brown where he oversaw homeland security and natural disaster response, immigration, economic development, government operations and civil service reform, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, future of work, privacy and cybersecurity, food and agriculture, military, veterans and tribal affairs, and led state negotiations for disaster relief from three historic fires and a megadrought.

As Governor Brown’s Deputy Director for External and International Affairs, Jeff interfaced with domestic stakeholders and convened foreign dignitaries on behalf of the state. He has also worked at the State Department, U.S. House of Representatives, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, United Nations, Carter Center, and the National Democratic Institute.

Jeff graduated from the University of California, San Diego and received his graduate degree as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar at Central European University. He is a Millennium Leadership Fellow with the Atlantic Council, Term Member on the Council on Foreign Relations, a Truman National Security Project Partner, and has been selected for bilateral leadership programs to Japan, Germany, the UK, Spain, and Italy.

Jeff has completed four 100-mile running races, qualified for the Boston Marathon, has been to every Major League Baseball ballpark, all 50 states, and 85 countries.
Here's two links that Jeff mentioned in our convo:
PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Training: https://advancingjustice-aajc.org/events
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Change Makers EPS 66: Dr. Gautham Pallapa on Leading With Empathy, His Inspirational Mother, and VMWare

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01/05/22 • 61 min

Dr. Gautham Pallapa talks about his latest book Leading With Empathy: Understanding the Needs of Today's Workforce. Dr. Pallapa is a business transformation leader and trusted advisor for Global 2000 organizations. Digital, Telecom, and Healthcare senior leader, executive advisor, keynote speaker, advisor, and board member. He is the founder of Transformity, and Senior Executive Advisor at VMWare.

Dr. Pallapa is passionate about improving the quality of life of humans, reflected by the mantra “Transform with Empathy” and Ph.D. in smart technologies for assisted healthcare. He is an Ambassador for the DevOps Institute, Agile coach, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, SAFe Agilist, Master Coach. He speaks, writes, and works on empathy, workforce empowerment, helping underprivileged people, and giving back to the community.

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Change Makers EPS 64: Jayne Nakata on Podcasting for Expat Women in Japan, Life in Fukushima After the Tsunami, Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster and Cultural Adaptation

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12/15/21 • 58 min

Jayne Nakata is the host of the Number 1 podcast for international women living in Japan: Transformations with Jayne. She is also the creator of PodLaunch, which helps podcasters in Japan to launch and run their own show.

Jayne has lived in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan for nearly 20 years. After the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster hit her Japanese home town in 2011, she decided not to "run away" but to stay and overcome the challenges of living there.

Since then she has started her own podcast consulting, coaching and production business and lives her best life with her family and dog Sebastian.

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Women in the Church EPS 39: Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Jesus and John Wayne, the evangelical man box, and how this lens on history shapes the present

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05/03/21 • 63 min

Kristin Kobes Du Mez is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, and The Daily Beast, and has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets. Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.

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Change Makers EPS 54: Bonnie Gray on Sweet Like Jasmine, Chinese-American Stories, Growing Up in San Francisco, and a Journey of PTSD

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09/22/21 • 60 min

Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie’s moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level.

Raised by a single mother in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie worked alongside her mother to make ends meet. While speaking only Chinese at home, Bonnie became fluent in English at school, excelling in her studies. Bonnie’s hard work earned scholarships for college, which she knew would enable her to provide for her mother and younger sister.

After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S.

Bonnie’s publishing career launched in 2014 with the release of her first book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest. Her next book, Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul, released in 2017. Bonnie’s writing is featured at her blog and in numerous Christian media outlets such as Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today.

Bonnie’s new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness (Harvest House, October 2021) is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong.

Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie never truly felt beautiful or beloved. But at 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity she couldn’t ignore. Bonnie embarked on a journey that led to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.

As an inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. She speaks passionately on topics of women’s wellness, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, healing, storytelling, creativity, and finding God in the daily grind of everyday life.

Bonnie Gray (thebonniegray.com) lives in California with her husband Eric and their two sons. Readers connect with her on social media @thebonniegray.

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