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Summer Audio Book Contest Winners Revealed

Summer Audio Book Contest Winners Revealed
[caption id="attachment_3775" align="alignright" width="300"] Cuba and Its People Light Up My Life![/caption] Holy cow! You all blew up my phone with your awesome captions, likes, and shares. A BIG thank you for being so creative and witty. Without much further adieu, it is my pleasure to announce that the winner, Karyn Ramberg from Illinois with,"Cuba…
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Get Your Summer Listening On – Win My Audio Book Contest

Get Your Summer Listening On – Win My Audio Book Contest
Hey there adventurers! Let me just take a moment to let out a WOOHOO! It's summmmmmmer! I know summer probably started for you like weeks ago with Memorial Day or when school let out. However, for me, it starts today. Since February, I've been on an intense tour across the globe to fabulous destinations Cuba,…
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A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget

A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget
After umpteen visits to Cuba, the country and its people continue to amaze me. Many will argue that Cuban perseverance, sense of community, and ingenuity are its biggest strengths, but I think Cuba’s approach to happiness is paramount and my greatest takeaway from Cuba. That is why I wanted to share this unforgettable conversation about…
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Hey You Remember to Look Up

Hey You Remember to Look Up
[caption id="attachment_3673" align="alignright" width="300"] Look Up from Cuba[/caption] As I witness people walking across the street glued to their phones or catch myself Snapchatting while on a mini-getaway to the Bahamas, I have to slap myself and virtually you all too. What are we doing? Are we living life in front of a screen instead…
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FIGT – Friday Is Good Therapy

FIGT – Friday Is Good Therapy
  WooHoo! The time has come. Drum roll, please... It's Friday Is Good Therapy time! Now, if you haven't heard of FIGT. Well, it's about time you do. Background: Roughly five years ago, I flipped the traditional TGIF to FIGT; thus, Friday Is Good Therapy was created. What was I thinking? As Friday typically marks the…
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Heidi Siefkas’ Wins National Indie Excellence Award for When All Balls Drop

Heidi Siefkas’ Wins National Indie Excellence Award for When All Balls Drop
Last Friday, when I arrived in Miami from Havana, Cuba, I was pleasantly surprised to see this in my inbox. CONGRATULATIONS!  You are a Winner in the 10th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards in the category of Self-Help-Motivational for When All Balls Drop. Your powerful story truly embodies the excellence that this award was created…
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My Best Souvenir – Bet You Can’t Guess

My Best Souvenir – Bet You Can’t Guess
With many adventures under my belt, you can imagine I have souvenirs from all corners of the world. I have rugs from Peru, sculptures from the Dominican Republic, a sombrero grande from Mexico, and jewelry from Australia and New Zealand to Cuba. With that said, I've always been a person that "tries" to travel and…
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Are you curious? Where am I off to next?

Are you curious? Where am I off to next?
One of the most common questions I get is, “Where are you off to next?” This week, I'm heading back to Cuba. Almost every two weeks, I will be taking a flight from Miami to Cuba that only takes forty-five minutes, but transports me to another era. However, Cuba isn't the only adventure on my…
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