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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

Look Up Day and Pictures

Celebrated every 27th of the month, I created Look Up Day in 2010 to remind us all of a powerful

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I’m allergic to

One of the most common questions I get at the doctor’s office or local pharmacy is, “Are you allergic to

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You Only Live Once – Carpe Diem

Are you getting your YOLO dose of dessert first, nightcaps, sunshine, bubble baths, adrenaline, and bacon? If you haven’t heard

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A Text for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a mixed bag. It all depends on which side of the fence you are on: with a

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Inspired to Walkabout

Don’t be fooled by the title, I’m not an aborigine. However, just like those Down Under, my walkabout was a

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Combo Adventure Travel in Kauai – Secret Falls

Whether it’s your first time in Kauai or you’re kama’aina (Hawaii resident), Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) is a perfect combo of

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Taking the Road Less Traveled

Although I have been known to color between the lines and jump through various hoops to graduate from UW-Madison and

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Good Times and Good Stories

I base a lot of my way that I frame situations on the fact that I believe each occasion in

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Happy Look Up Day

If you haven’t heard of Look Up Day before, let me share with you why I created Look Up Day

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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
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJ0HoMJWFtYt7NWx0wxp8?si=bcfd7984e96143d8

#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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