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Our Special Guest: Improv Coach Erica Teel

Erica Teel’s expertise in improv began in 2005, studying with Improv notables Alan Arkin, Eric Farone, Joshua Kirk, Susan Messing, Mark Beltzman, Dave Razowsky, Kerstin Caldwell, Sam Gordon, and other acclaimed teachers. Erica’s work with organizations across the country has greatly expanded perceptions of what is possible through the power of improv.

She co-founded of ImprovLEAP with Joshua Kirk in 2015. Together they created transformational improv trainings and hands-on classes that imparted shifts in personal, corporate, and business culture. They perform regularly in the Denver area and at business functions and celebrations.

Erica’s current focus is working with adults in small groups and classes. She is deeply committed to facilitating the discovery and expression of the immense creative potential within every person.
She facilitates participants in discovering improv’s dynamic impact on their work, play, and creative expression. This energizes out-of-the-box thinking, a positive outlook on life, effective communication skills, and the courage to do new things. Improv can enhance all relationships. Erica’s unique sensitivity to others makes people feel welcome and included in every class, workshop, or celebration she leads. With a rich background in personal development, Erica is passionate about using the power of improv as a vehicle for innovative personal empowerment and the enjoyment of life. YAY!

Erica lives in the Denver area with her husband of 34 years and their rescue dog. She loves spending time with friends and family which include her sons, daughters-in-law, 5 1/2 grandchildren, and her parents. She enjoys performing and teaching improv, watching documentaries and nonfiction movies. She and her husband cleanse their palates from the day by watching something funny every single night. Mountains, beaches, time in nature, hikes, reading spiritually inspiring books, and going on sacred retreats feed her soul. She offers kindness and help wherever she can and does her best to tend to the environment. She loves weekly dates with her husband, a tradition they have had for 30+ years.

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Guest: Herbalist Renae Southworth

Renae Southworth is an herbalist, business owner, and advocate for ethical and sustainable plant-based living. Her journey with herbs began when she became a mother, seeking natural ways to keep her children healthy. At the same time, she faced her own struggles with an autoimmune disease and chronic health issues. Through plant medicine, she found healing — not only for herself but for her family — and a deep appreciation for the wisdom of the natural world. Renae’s love for plants extends beyond medicine; it is rooted in a lifelong concern for animal welfare and environmental stewardship.

For the past ten years, she has lived a plant-based life- style, believing that both plant medicine and a plant-based diet are the most compassionate and sustainable choices for personal and planetary health. This philosophy is woven into every aspect of her work. As the founder of Khroma Herbs, an herbal company committed to ethical and sustainable practices, Renae has spent the past decade creating high-quality, earth-conscious herbal products. Her business is a reflection of her values prioritizing sustainability, integrity, and the well-being of both people and the planet.

She operates a retail shop, a manufacturing facility, and distributes her products through major e-commerce platforms and health food stores nationwide. She also believes that how a business treats its employees and customers is just as important as how it sources its ingredients.

Beyond her work, Renae is an avid traveler and lifelong learner, always seeking to deepen her understanding of the world. She finds inspiration in the interconnectedness of plants, ecosystems, and communities — both human and botanical. Her passion for herbalism is ultimately about connection: to our health, to each other, and to the earth itself. You can find more about her on her website:

khromaherbs.com.

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Guest: .Dr. Michelle Medrano
Topic:: Enneagram at the Growing Edge

Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano is a career minister in the New Thought movement.

She received her ministerial degree at the School of Ministry at Mile Hi Church in 1991.
The Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science hired her as an assistant minister, and she served in that capacity for four years.

Then she was blessed to serve as senior minister of New Vision Center for seventeen years. In 2013, she was invited back to Mile Hi to serve as an associate minister. In the spring of 2019, she joined Rev. Joshua Reeves as the co-lead minister of Mile Hi Church.

Writing runs in her family and authoring articles and books has been a part of her career dreams for a long time.

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