Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette Beck

Mark Barnes – ThE BaD BoY oF ChilL OuT

Mark Barnes was born in Buffalo, NY on April 19, 1961. His immediate family was always very creative through either music or art. Mark’s Grandmother played Piano at various movie houses for the silent films in the 20's and 30’s. His Father and Mother were musically and artistically inclined respectively.
 
Mark has been playing the Piano since the age of 3 and was always a terror to his piano teachers, never wanting to play the lesson but always wanting to feel the music instead and play what was inside his head. When he was 12, his mother finally signed his sister and Mark up for Guitar lessons. Although Mark had no interest in playing the guitar and did not feel this would be of any benefit, the instructor worked with them for 6 months. He was teaching us guitar chords, my sister the guitar and for Mark, the relationship of the guitar and their chords to the piano. It was great and Mark credits him with helping him to understand how to play out his emotions and feelings.
 
Mark composed his first Ballad at age 15 for his father. It was funny as his dad always called Mark "The professor." Mark always thought that would somehow become his nickname, but Mark’s friends were always calling him “Barnsey,” and that’s what stuck. Mark loves to travel extensively and finds the most relaxing vacation to be a cruise. Mark really enjoys working with other musicians and finds that its helps create a very emotional edge about his music. It is the one place in which Mark can truly express all of his tears, fears, laughter and love for all of those around him. Mark feels “Music is the window to the soul. Put your negative emotions into being creative and never take them out on another human being.”
 
Mark was always the realist when he was younger. He wanted to enter the music field but never felt the right timing then and thought that in such a competitive field and with all of these other wonderful musicians out there that he would never stand a chance. So thus, Mark went into financial business for himself and has run numerous successful mortgage banking and mortgage lending firms for the last 24 years, moving to Florida in the process. He continues to compose and play new music for the people who matter most in his life, which is his family & friends.
 
Funny how times change, and the Internet was probably the biggest catalyst in that change for the music industry. It has brought us so much closer and has given us all a real gift. Mark has to say setting up his MySpace personal and music page was the most positive experience of his musical life. It had allowed him to meet some very wonderful talented musicians, singers and artists of all walks of life and share their talents with each other and the public (their fans). It had inspired Mark to realize that it does not matter how old one is or where one is in life, good music and the arts should play an important role in everyone's existence. Mark has new found inspirations since his mom’s passing, and the emotional well just keeps pouring out new songs weekly. That combined with all of the new people has met, been exposed to and inspired by, has allowed him to open himself to listening and composing all types and styles of music.
 
Out of this entire experience and most of all, Mark Barnes looks forward to continue composing and writing new music and playing them….just for you!
 
#markbarnes #music #songwriter #artist
 
Georgette
Website: https://www.georgettebeck.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetteBeckWriter
 
Mark
Website: https://markbarnesmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbarnesmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBarnesMusic1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbarnesmusic/
 
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/

Riley Sloan Powell – Let’s un-Do This!

Riley Sloan Powell is a speaker and bestselling author as well as a wife and mother to three amazing
children, ages 2-17. Through a pivotal journey back through her story, she changed the
narrative of her life to become rooted in the truth that God loves her deeply. Now she uses
all she has learned to lead others in finding their identity, without performance,
perfection, or exhaustion, and to learn how to hear God's voice in their own lives.
 
Riley and Georgette discuss what it means to seek God and find Him in ones own life. God chases after us to give us truth. He tells us to seek Him but that feels mysterious. How can we find Him? How does He sound? What are we even looking for? Riley believes knowing His voice awakens our lives to true living. We spend to much time in automatic movement s, meeting expectations, but what happens when we receive the love of God and live in response?
 
Riley’s book, Let’s un-Do This, is her story of marrying young which led to a young divorce, then getting pregnant out of wedlock, all as a Christian who loved Jesus. Riley put on her happy face and did her best to be happy and live the best life she could after that until God invited her to healing and showing her His love for her.
 
After years of wishing she could be perfect, but really loathing her story and hiding deep in shame, Riley took a trip through her past, allowing God space to rewrite the narrative of her heart, with true identity, clothed in love.
 
This is a story of realizing it is not too late to be who you long to be.
 
It is a story of a great big God leaning in close to whisper in a voice only she could hear to remind her who she is. By discovering His voice for her, she could see where He had chased after her to give her truth. She used the technique of writing her story to discover how God had been in every detail, covering and pursuing to give life. She found Him in all kinds of places, from in the embrace of her brother in an armchair, to in her car while zooming down the interstate!
 
This memoir extends a personal invitation to the reader to breathe deeply and believe that God is FOR YOU. This isn’t a process of digging up the past and it’s not even about stepping into purpose. This is about making space for the MORE God is offering in this moment.
 
Are you full of exhaustion and so tired of trying to keep up?
 
Do you even know what you want? When was the last time you were asked?
 
Can you find room for one more thing, much less family devotions or being creative?
 
Are you playing small, hidden in regrets?
 
This book will fill your life with renewed energy and passion for living. Through personal story and hilarious wit, Riley invites us all on a journey of checking our beliefs and making space to be reintroduced to the Father, so that we can boldly live lives from a place of confident rest. When we find Him in our story we can see that we are deeply known by God and liked by God.
 
When your identity in Him feels easy, the rest flows in grace.
 
 
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Georgette
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Riley
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsundothis
 
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 

Dr. Ashley Salomon – Healing Hands

Dr. Ashley Salomon graduated from Life University in Marietta, GA, in 2018. She was drawn to chiropractic medicine after witnessing several success stories with her family. Her father was symptomatically healed from a large disc herniation that caused numbness in his legs with chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatment was also helpful with her sister’s asthma. Witnessing these phenomenal results, she became a chiropractic patient, which reversed the cause of her infertility. After completing her Chiropractic education, she received specialized training in unique techniques that allowed for correcting musculoskeletal conditions that were believed impossible to correct a mere decade ago. Conditions such as the symptomatic reversal of herniated discs, spondylolistheses, and more. In addition to working on the spine, she enjoys working on extremities and helping patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow pain, and shoulder impingement issues. She loves to see the body heal itself of innumerable ailments through chiropractic treatment. Dr. Salomon enjoys treating patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, including national and professional athletes. Dr. Salomon is very passionate about helping restore the health of others and giving them their full potential back the way her chiropractor did for her family years ago.
 
#chiropractic #chiropracticcare #healing #health #chiropractor #myhopehealth
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/
Produced by Georgette Beck.

Anthony Bruno – Eagle Mindset

Anthony Bruno's professional journey encompasses roles as a public servant, counselor, community organizer, and pastor, dedicating his expertise to assisting individuals with HIV, distressed children and families, and offering counseling to those without hope. Following his tenure as a staff pastor at Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida, he persistently offers hope, comfort, optimism, and enthusiasm to those he encounters. Known as a teacher, coach, friend, mentor, Pastor Anthony is driven by a dedication to excellence, ensuring his clients' complete satisfaction with his services. He champions a positive attitude, fosters purposeful partnerships, and aims for impactful, positive changes. Pastor Anthony excels in connecting individuals with necessary resources and offers support to needy families or organizations facing crises. He hosts the "Eagle Mindset" podcast on Clubhouse every Thursday at 7:00 PM EST, and leads an engaging Bible study on Saturday mornings as part of The 24-Hour Bible Study, also on Clubhouse.
 
#public servant, #public service, #pastor, #counselor, #social services, #distressed children, #mentor, #mindset
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/
 

Georgette Beck – Everlasting Love & A Daughter's Tribute

Georgette Beck, the host of Junk to Jewels Podcast, beautifully pays a special tribute to her father, George Kijewski, who passed away on January 20, 2024.
Georgettes in memory story starts off with her grandparents on her father’s side, both of whom she considers bad assess.
Georgette describes a beautiful photo of her mom framed for her dad with a personal message written on it; “George, my love for you is everlasting. Joanna.”
Turns out, both of Georgette’s parents’ love for each other was everlasting. Georgette’s parents were on the cusp of celebrating 50 years of marriage before her mom passed away (June 2, 2017). Their 50 years were years full of life, vibrant, colorful, interesting life, full of adventures, love, joys, pains, mountaintops and valleys. Both her mother and father understood sacrifice and hardship. They also understood what love, faithfulness and loyalty truly mean. For they both lived this out to each of their final days here.
Georgette states, “My parents have left us kids a beautiful legacy and for all of us really, of two lives lived who understood what love is about. Their story is an epic love story. It’s a story not just about the guy getting the girl in the end, but about a guy who “got” the girl in the beginning and about a girl who “got” thee guy. And when I say “got” I mean literally, they found each other, but also figuratively, for they truly understood each other.” 
 
George and Joanna’s love story portrays epic love. And it starts off with a handsome young man referred to as “Gorgeous George” and a very beautiful young lady named Joanna. Life began for the couple in some usual ways and with plenty of unusual circumstances woven in through the years.  
 
On July 22, 1998, Georgette’s mom gifted her father with a Bible and on the inside wrote, “To my beloved, tenderhearted husband George who I love even more today than yesterday. Joanna.”
 
Georgette shares how the date has significance. You see that was a season of life full of transition and loss. Both of her parents hit a bottom of sort, emotionally, financially, mentally and physically. Georgette describes specific circumstances.
 
She ends by saying, “But honestly, my key takeaways on how to live life well came from my parents, from having watched them live their lives through all of their ups and downs as they navigated mistakes made by themselves or by others.
My key takeaways from lives they led are:
 
Select a good mate
love hard
take risk
remain faithful
be loyal
be generous in heart, time, and money
help others
be good parents to your children (not their best friends, but parents who take the time to develop their kids, provide for their kids and hold their kids accountable to choices made and to suffer consequences accordingly
work hard
be a visionary and have huge dreams
go after it, whatever that is for you
have faith and lots of it
Don’t ever give up
Forgive and give grace”
 
Georgette challenges individuals to show up for life and do the best you can.
 
Her parents did the best they could every single time. They failed, but they kept trying. We failed too. But it’s what we do with the failure that matters.
 
Georgette asks viewers and listeners to look at past and present photos.
Decide who you wish to be and what you truly desire for you and your family’s future.
 
Life and family are what we make of it.
 
Everlasting love was experienced by her parents. And Georgette says everlasting love is for us all.
 
#everlastinglove, #family, #relationships, #lifepriorities, #deathoffather, #father, #daughter, #love, #forgiveness, #howtolivelife, #epiclove, #celebrationoflife, #memorial
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/

Claire Faunce – Profound Pain & Terrible Tragedies Smothered in Love

Junk to Jewels Podcast welcomes Claire Faunce as our guest. Claire is a faithful, kind and gracious woman of God who shares her heart and time with several community ministries including a prison ministry and Good Samaritan. She is a mama of five kids, has twelve grandkids and five great-grandchildren.
 
Claire shares her life story, a story consisting of many struggles, hardships, pains, losses and scary encounters. She has experienced foster care, sexual abuse, rape, abortion, homelessness. Claire turned fourteen years old on the streets of Florida. Claire’s life was full of fear and uncertainty. It seemed to endured many life and death situations. She came out of one circumstance with a hangman’s break. The hand of God saved her life. Claire also used drugs and lost custody of her children.
 
Jesus intervened in Claire’s life and showed up in very real tangible ways. Claire’s junk did transform into jewels. God’s amazing gracious love transformed Claire from the inside out. She has been redeemed, set free and is now blessed with relationships with her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is enriched greatly by the service and volunteering she does in her prison ministry and work for Good Samaritan and for other community organizations.
 
#fostercare, #sexualabuse, #rape, #homelessness, #abortion, #homeless, #drugs, #prisonministry, #motherhood, #transformation   
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. 
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/
 

Kim Doran – Trials and Triumphs

Kim Doran is a Christian writer of poetry, self-care and short stories. Her passion for people is clearly evident in her written words of expressing the rawness in life. She is a former private investigator, cancer overcomer and has served in various ministries’ leadership. Kim has three books currently available: LEAD, Pack Your Suitcase and her newest, Trials and Triumphs. Kim teaches Pack Your Suitcase to small groups or one on one. She is working on her fourth book.
 
She is the founder of Two women’s ministries, Ladies of Legacy and LIFT (Ladies Inspiring Faith and Truth.) In 2023, she along with another author founded Book Talk.
 
Kim resides in Jensen Beach, Florida with her husband and daughter. She is also a vocalist and sings with a community worship band. In addition, she enjoys time with her family and dog, loves to cook and be outdoors in nature.
 
If interested in having Kim come speak at your church, group or event, she can be reached at KimDoranSpeaks@gmail.com. All of her books are available on Amazon.
 
Individuals may connect with her at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimDoran.Author
 
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email.  
You may also connect with Georgette on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/

Dr. Cassandra Munro – Revolutionizing Patient Care: The Munro Scale and Beyond

Cassendra A. Munro, PhD, BS, RN, RNFA, CNOR, FAAN, FAORN has been a perioperative nurse for over 26 years and a member of AORN for over 24 years. Currently, she is a Nurse Scientist at Stanford Health Care, Office of Research, Patient Care Services in Menlo Park, CA and she is a perioperative practice expert consultant through Munro Consulting. She earned a nursing degree from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, CT, a business degree from Redlands University in Redlands, CA, and a master’s degree in nursing education from Mount Saint Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA, and she has a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA. Dr. Munro has over 20 years of leadership in health care and nursing and 17 years of clinical research as primary investigator. She developed, validated, and implements the Munro Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Scale for Perioperative Patients (Munro Scale) and wrote and disseminates the CMUNRO SCALE curriculum. Dr. Munro has served in the roles of qualified expert witness, registered nurse first assistant, professional education consultant, and mentor to emerging nursing professionals. She is the AORN liaison and chair of the Collaborating Organization Council for the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. And Dr. Munro is the 2023 recipient of the AORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award, the highest honor bestowed by AORN recognizing an individual whose work and accomplishments has had global implications on perioperative nursing in the areas of practice, education, and research.
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
Join our community. Please support the show by downloading, subscribing, submitting a review and share with friends.  We appreciate you!

Georgette Beck – Divorce, A Living Death

Georgette Beck, the host of Junk to Jewels Podcast, shares thoughts in this episode about her divorce. She refers to divorce as a living death.
Georgette shares her story about her parent’s divorce and her own divorce. She also talks about how she cried out to God on the floor of her dream home’s bedroom closet floor. Praying to God asking for help in one of her lowest moments. God heard. God responded. God immediately set forth in motion His rescue plan.
 
Her journey and truths gleaned will encourage others if they too find themselves in a hard sad place in their lives. Faith provided tremendous help through her healing journey.
 
#divorce #livingdeath #marriage #relationships #hope #forgiveness #healing #seperation
 
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. 
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. 
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
Join our community. Please support the show by downloading, subscribing, submitting a review and share with friends.  We appreciate you!

Michelle Steiner – Michelle’s Mission: Living and Thriving with an Invisible Disability

Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability.
She was diagnosed with a Learning Disability in Kindergarten. Her teacher noticed that she was struggling academically and socially. Michelle had to repeat the grade in a new school and began to receive specialty instruction. School was a challenge for her both socially and academically. Michelle struggled with her grades and learning.
She also did not fit in with her peers and the bullying began early. Michelle thought that her life would always be hard and wondered what good could happen with having a disability. Little did she know that God had plans not only to help her but others as well.
Michelle also had people who tried to limit her. Many people did not think that she could go to college, get her bachelor’s degree, or have the job she wanted. Michelle was able to do all those things with the right support, accommodations, and programs.
Today Michelle is married to a wonderful man and has two cats. She works as a para educator in a school. Michelle finds it rewarding to work with struggling students. She is also a disability writer, speaker, photographer, and para educator. Michelle has a blog called Michelle’s Mission, where she blogs about life with a Learning Disability. She also have a store where people can purchase her artwork.
She has articles published on The Mighty, Non Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as one Magazine and Word Gathering. She has had her photographs featured in Word Gathering and Independent and Work Ready. She works as a paraeducator in a school with students with disabilities. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two cats.
 
Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight.  
Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future.  
Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, joy, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics.
Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories.
Join our community. Please support the show by downloading, subscribing, submitting a review and share with friends.  We appreciate you!