From HR to Heartfelt: Francine Apy's SoulFilling Road to Adoption Advocacy

04/18/24 • 44 min

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Francine Apy, founder of SoulFilling, LLC, is a beacon of light in the adoption community. After spending 25 years in HR leadership, Francine discovered her true calling and dedicated herself to adoption advocacy.

As a mother to three grown children through adoption and with over three decades of adoption in her family, Francine is on a mission to shed light on the positive aspects of adoption and foster supportive conversations around it.

Listen in to learn about Francine's inspiring journey, her role as an adoption coach, and her creative endeavors in writing children's books focused on adoption.

To learn more, visit www.soulfillingadoption.com and stay connected with Francine on Instagram and Facebook.

Francine’s books referenced:

Brianna’s Brave Day at School
Dominica’s Story; A Life of Courage, Hope and Love

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Listen in to learn about Francine's inspiring journey, her role as an adoption coach, and her creative endeavors in writing children's books focused on adoption.

To learn more, visit www.soulfillingadoption.com and stay connected with Francine on Instagram and Facebook.

Francine’s books referenced:

Brianna’s Brave Day at School
Dominica’s Story; A Life of Courage, Hope and Love

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