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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer
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Stumbling Upon Look Up in Queens New York

A good friend sent me a wonderful surprise from Forest Hills, Queens.  On a sunny, summer day, she went for

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Worldly Cocktails – Pisco Sour Recipe

How can you travel without leaving your home? How can you relive previous adventures without packing a bag? I believe

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Wining, Dining and Cruising – Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of south-central Missouri is a world-class boating, golfing, shopping, and fishing mecca. The Lake of

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Putting Safety First On Your Camping Trip

Camping is an affordable way to have a holiday, and in this current pandemic situation where summer staycations are going

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Finding the Upside during Quarantine

After two months of staying at home, losing work, canceling travel, and missing birthdays, graduations, and more, we are all

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Look Up while on Lockdown

With the majority of us sheltering in place and social distancing to help us all combat Covid-19, we are essentially

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Land of the Rising Sun – Kyoto, Japan

Exploring Japan’s cultural and artistic capital of Kyoto is more like walking through an outdoor museum than a bustling city

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The Best Things to Do and See in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. You’re guaranteed to love Vegas

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When the Sh** Hits the Fan – Find the Upside and Pivot to Plan B

A friend asked me to record a video for her Facebook page. Her instructions were: You can pick any topic

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Hello from Fort Lauderdale

A month ago, I was returning from a work trip to Cuba. This was my third trip in the last

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Leaving home with nowhere to go means facing freez Leaving home with nowhere to go means facing freezing streets or crowded shelters. 

A harsh truth about the struggle for basic safety and warmth. 

👀 Watch this powerful story of homelessness to advocacy:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-up-mindset/id1864978939
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiSiefkas/podcasts
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#Homelessness #Resilience #LookUpMindset #Podcasts #Inspiration
Found in Nashville, TN this 🎃Halloween: “Freedom Found in Nashville, TN this 🎃Halloween:

“Freedom from the Flesh,” the lost Norman Rockwell masterpiece💀 

Come on! Throw us a bone!

This is an artsy, yet twisted Americana piece that deserves an atta boy, especially Chandler.
Adventuring through Shelby Bottoms in full color w Adventuring through Shelby Bottoms in full color with leaves falling. 

It reminded me of this song. I used to sing this jazz standard, Autumn Leaves. But, when in Nash, why not do it Willie-style. 

Fall you’re my favorite!
⭐ From Homelessness to Advocacy: A True Story of R ⭐ From Homelessness to Advocacy: A True Story of Resilience ⭐

Facing eviction and addiction, Chad's life changed after a critical health scare. 

Now, he's a college student and advocate, transforming his community's approach to homelessness. 

A powerful journey of survival and change. 

➡️ Watch full episode, link in bio!
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