Dunya’s right hand partner and mentor for her nonprofit Girls In Focus. Is Alice Taylor another trailblazer in several of the other organizations that she has worked with over the years. She loves the Borscht recipe from the Moosewood cookbook Ingredients US|METRIC 4 SERVINGS 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup beets (diced, about 1 medium-sized beet, peeled) 1 1/2 cups potato (diced, I used 1 Yukon gold potato) 2 Tbsp. butter (or Earth Balance) 1 1/2 cups yellow onion (chopped, about 1 onion) 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. caraway seeds 1 large carrot (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 stalk celery (sliced) 3 cups red cabbage (chopped) 1 cup tomato puree 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. fresh dill (chopped) black pepper (to taste) fresh tomatoes (diced) sour cream (or Greek yogurt) fresh dill (additional) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Cover art “Homeland” by Nozomi Uchida. Success Clue number three is generosity. Dunya and Ann Myra discuss the importance of generosity in life. As life coach Susie Moore says “Success is generous”. As well as it’s the year of the dragon in Chinese Astrology & the various books they are currently reading. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Ann Myra discusses her experience with a Traumatic Brain Injury and her local day in Santa Monica. Going to see a local art opening with photos of musicians by Jerome Brunet. Authenticity is the second clue to success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Dunya was plagued with a multiple day migraine and is resting a book she likes Grow a new body. And she and Ann Myra discuss Grit as a clue for success. They both have experience with health challenges and they both have true grit. Ann mentioned the bestseller book by Angela Duckworth called Grit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Ann Myra wishes Dr. George Teter father who raised her. A very happy 80th birthday! With love for a great year. Then discusses The Prosper Network and Stand for the And workshop on planning for the results you want. How to make measurable goals. Then shares the recipe for Broccoli Rabe Soup sauté onion and garlic in 2 T olive oil then add 2 cups water, 2 cups vegetable stock, and 2cups rabe. Boil 20 minutes then blend in a blender.Salt and pepper to taste. Thank you for listening 🍀 https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-She-born-live-ebook/dp/B09B5QMVDT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Dunya and Annie discuss how they are adjusting to 2024 one week in. Mentioned the importance of breathing and the wonderful experience of the Living Beauty Foundation retreat. As well as Ellen Wong’s playlist and session that was a tremendous help for the collective global grief and for us both on a personal journey. Dunya’s grieving her parents. And I now all of these years past the trauma of my TBI and my body is still processing and healing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Dunya and Ann share what they are letting us of for 2023 and what they are inviting in for 2024. Happy New Year 🎊🎈 2024! https://www.girls-in-focus.com/workshops-for-adults --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Ann Myra AKA Annie thanks all of the people who helped save her life.Sending gratitude and best wishes to all of the Patagonia family. Thanks for your exceptional leadership & health insurance. Sending warm wishes to anyone experiencing hardship in the world 🌎 and praying that we’ll all save the home planet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Cynthia discusses wearing many different career hats. The experience of exploring a new career as a therapist. Now that her partner has passed and kids have grown older. Spanakopita 3 lbs fresh spinach 1 onion 3 scallions Garlic (to preference) 1 lb feta cheese Dill (the fresher the better) One egg Phyllo pastry dough Butter Olive oil Salt and butter pepper Pre-heat oven to 325 -Pick off spinach stems and sauté in stages until wilted squeeze out excess water and set aside -Chop onions, garlic and scallions and sauté in olive oil until tender -add spinach, feta cheese, dill, raw egg , salt and pepper and mix until blended - Take thawed phyllo dough and lay out sheets (follow instructions on package for thawing) - keep phyllo moist on a lightly damp kitchen towel - (it dries out quickly) - Using a 9 x 13 baking pan spread a light amount of olive oil on bottom of pan - layer 2 sheets of Phyllo at a time in pan using melted butter (or olive oil) and pastry brush to brush butter (or olive oil) between 2 sheets of phyllo at a time layering about 1/2 package of the sheets - add spinach/feta mix and spread out evenly over phyllo dough - continue layering butter and phyllo dough sheets on top of spinach mix - can use the whole package Brush butter onto top last sheet and bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and crispy Enjoy … --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support

Dunya and Ann Myra discuss the Living Beauty Goddess Wellness Retreat in Malibu from 12/5-12/8/23 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-myra/support