Episode 203: Jonas Armstrong

 

Actor

           ⁠ Jonas Armstrong is an English actor who is well known for his role as Robin Hood in the BBC series. Jonas talked with me about the gift of acting, how he became an actor, the importance of working through life's challenges, and his love for the sea. 

            Please enjoy the 203rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Jonas Armstrong. Jonas, thank you for talking with me about your life and your love of acting. 

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Episode 202: Leah Zeger

 

Musician

           ⁠ Leah Zeger is a talented violinist, vocalist, and composer who performs around the world with the Hans Zimmer Live tour. Leah sat down with me several weeks ago at the start of the Zimmer tour in Australia to talk about the challenges that come with being a mom and a professional musician.

            Please enjoy the 202nd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Leah Zeger. Leah, thank you for taking time to talk with me about the challenges and joys you face as a mom who loves her art and her kids. 

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Episode 201: Janelle Kujawa

 

Founder of Koko & Shae

           ⁠ Janelle Kujawa created "Kokonut Oil" to soothe her daughter's rare skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa, when nothing else would help. Janelle eventually founded Koko & Shae in 2020 as more and more people wanted to have her product. Janelle named her business after her two daughters, Kourtney (nicknamed "Koko") and Shaelyn ("Shae"). Janelle sat down with me to share Koko's twenty-five-year story of resilience, Janelle's personal journey caretaking her daughter, and how Janelle hopes to build her brand to bring others help and hope. 

            Please enjoy the 201st episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Janelle Kujawa. Janelle, thank you for sharing your story and that of your daughter, Kourtney, to give hope and encouragement to others. 

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Episode 200: Ruby Bentall

 

Actress

           ⁠ Ruby Bentall is an English actress who has starred in several television dramas such as Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, and most recently The Serpent Queen. Ruby talked with me about the pros and cons of acting as a profession, focusing on the importance of inward qualities over fleeting beauty standards, and choosing single motherhood. 

            Please enjoy the 200th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Ruby Bentall. Ruby, thank you so much for sitting down with me and sharing what you value in life. Also, thank you for the honor of being the first social platform to announce your pregnancy!

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