Marilyn Santiago: A Journey of Resilience, Networking, and Impact on Stage and Beyond Join host Chris Thompkins on Elevate Today as he sits down with Marilyn Santiago from Fort Myers, Florida. Marilyn opens up about surviving a recent hurricane, revisiting her home with trepidation, and sharing vivid memories of her 40-year entertainment career that began in Puerto Rico. Dive into her compelling move to Chicago following her mother's passing, her influential role in the Puerto Rican community, and her significant contributions to radio management. Explore her transition into entrepreneurship in Miami, leveraging her creativity and business insight to build a successful company in Fort Myers. The episode sheds light on invaluable networking strategies, the empowerment of Latina women in corporate America, and the thrilling experience of performing live in front of 70,000 people at the Festival Presidente in the Dominican Republic. Marilyn shares insights into mental health advocacy, the philosophy of Ikigai, and the importance of authenticity and giving back, making this an inspiring, multifaceted narrative of resilience and influence.

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Anyone needing mental health assistance dial 911 if it is an emergency. The 988 mental health hotline is also available by dialing 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org/get-help/

In this episode of 'Elevate Today with Chris Thompkins', Chris interviews Kari Lerner, who is running for Congress in Southwest Florida. The discussion touches upon Kari's extensive background in public service, her commitment to integrity in legislative representation, and her journey from Cape Coral, Florida to New Hampshire and back. Kari shares her achievements as a state representative, including sponsoring a bill against child marriage, and her passion for education and the arts. She also talks about her family, faith, and community service, explaining her motivations for running for office. Kari emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental issues like water quality in Florida and discusses her goals for improving disaster resilience and collaboration with local officials through roles in the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA subcommittees. The conversation closes with a call to action for voter participation and the revelation of a personal anecdote about her brief experience 'playing' Broadway.

For more information about Kari visit karilernerforflorida.com or contact her at kari@karilernerforflorida.com

In this interview on 'Elevate Today' with host Chris Thompkins, Maria Soprano shares her inspiring journey from debilitating illness and depression to becoming a certified holistic wellness and mindset coach.

Maria discusses her past struggles with chronic diseases and mental health issues, and the turning point in her life when she embraced detoxing and a plant-based diet. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, the gut-mind relationship, and brain rewiring from trauma. Maria also details her approach to plant-based eating, meal prepping, and upcoming local events aimed at helping others transition to a healthier lifestyle. She highlights the value of finding a big 'why' to maintain motivation for lasting change.

Maria Soprano can be reached on social media (Facebook & Instagram) at Karma Free Living and via the website at https://www.karmafreeliving.life