I admire that Michelle Stephens, age 34, has made helping the children of India the focus of her life’s work through her creation of the Mahaan Aasha Foundation. India is a hard place to visit because of the extreme poverty. My heart was broken so deeply there I can’t imagine going back anytime soon. Yet she’s committed to going back every year to help more children and build human connection. During the interview for Michelle’s …
I instantly knew Michelle Stephens would become a dear friend of mine when I learned during our first conversation that we both shared the same zest for travel. At 34 years old Michelle has visited over 20 countries, including Colombia, Israel, Jordan, and the UAE. Her 5-year wedding anniversary travels to India with her husband Ryan sparked the creation of The Mahaan Aasha (Great Hope) Foundation, which serves destitute Indian children and was founded by …
95% of the books I read are nonfiction. Likewise, 95% of my “reading” is actually listening on Audible given the current sleep-deprived state of my life. Here are my faves I “read” in 2016: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – This book IS changing my life. Marie Kondo’s simple premise is that if you hold something in your hand and it doesn’t give you joy, donate/toss it. I’m still working through my house but …