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About:

Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.

Bio:

Kelly Collins is an educator turned homesteader who founded Hopeful Roots to empower others in food sovereignty. With a master’s degree in education and certifications in Permaculture and Biodynamic Farming, she helps clients grow food and create edible landscapes. Kelly, along with her husband and daughter, runs Hopeful Roots Farm in Hawaii, where she advocates for nourishing our bodies, minds, and spirits through sustainable living and food independence.

Podcast Highlights

Transition to Farming

Kelly Collins discussed her shift from special education to permaculture, driven by her observations of student food allergies and personal health concerns.

Homesteading in Hawaii

Kelly recounted the challenges of establishing a 3-acre homestead on Hawaii's Big Island, including adapting to the new environment and balancing family life.

Homesteading Realities

Kelly candidly shared the unexpected difficulties of homesteading, emphasizing the importance of community support and embracing imperfection.

Hopeful Roots Farm

Kelly’s business offers remote permaculture services, educational programs, and plans for a 2025 retreat, focusing on sustainable living.

Authentic Sustainable Living

Kelly highlighted the value of family time, natural rhythms, and embracing vulnerability in a sustainable lifestyle.

Services

• Remote Consultation, Design & Install Worldwide.
• Permaculture retreat in Hawaii Jan/Feb 2025.
• Real Estate Consultation services for Hawaii Residents where we assess properties with homeowners before they BUY so they can make their food forest and gardening dreams a reality.
• Workshops, taking on work traders, permaculture vacation stays, and homesteading.
  
  

Contact

• Website:hopefulroots.com
• Email: hopefulrootsllc@gmail.com
• Instagram: @hopefulroots
• Facebook: hopefulrootsllc
  
  

About Your Host

Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Life Coach with over 40 years of nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is a certified facilitator of the Creative Clarity Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran is a co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a creative arts, wellness and healing network in Hudson Valley, NY. Fran holds certifications in many healing and holistic modalities.

Contact

• Website: www.franmedinacoaching.com
• Email: fran@franmedinacoaching.com
• Instagram: @franmedinacoaching
• Facebook: Francine Medina

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ABOUT:

Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.

Bio:

Alison Pandora, born and adopted in northern New Jersey, is on a journey of self-acceptance and discovery. Once raised in a strict Jehovah’s Witness household, she now channels her experiences into personal growth through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Alison runs a wellness business, Alignment 17, offering these practices to local communities. She is also writing a memoir detailing her path of love, evolution, and acceptance.

Podcast Highlights:

Overcoming Early Resistance:

Alison reflects on her strict religious upbringing that initially kept her from yoga and meditation, but transformative experiences led her to embrace these practices.

Life-Changing Yoga Training:

Alison describes how yoga teacher training at Kripalu profoundly changed her, despite initial doubts, leading to personal transformation.

Transforming Anxiety with Mindfulness:

Alison shares how positive self-talk, journaling, and breathwork helped her overcome anxiety and quiet her inner critic.

Growing Alignment 17:

Alison talks about her wellness business, Alignment 17, which offers yoga and meditation to seniors and corporations, making these practices accessible to new audiences.

Writing Her Authentic Journey:

Alison is authoring a book to reveal the full, messy reality of her transformation, aiming to inspire others with her unfiltered story.

Contact:

IG: Alison Pandora
YouTube: alisonpandora7714
Email: alisonpandora@gmail.com
Business Phone Number: 973-475-851

About Your Host:
Fran Medina RN, Empowerment Coach

Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Life Coach with over 40 years of nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is a certified facilitator of the Creative Clarity Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran is a co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a creative arts, wellness, and healing network in Hudson Valley, NY. Fran holds certifications in many healing and holistic modalities.

Contact:

• Website: www.franmedinacoaching.com
• Email: fran@franmedinacoaching.com
• Instagram: @franmedinacoaching
• Facebook: Francine Medina

Gift: Subscribe to Fran’s newsletter and receive a FREE Passion Journal Prompts. Designed to give you clarity and direction so you can start to embody and create steps towards an inspired life.

ABOUT:

Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.

About Your Host:
Fran Medina RN, Empowerment Coach

Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Life Coach with over 40 years of nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is a certified facilitator of the Creative Clarity Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran is a co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a creative arts, wellness, and healing network in Hudson Valley, NY. Fran holds certifications in many healing and holistic modalities.

Contact:

• Website: www.franmedinacoaching.com
• Email: fran@franmedinacoaching.com
• Instagram: @franmedinacoaching
• Facebook: Francine Medina