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In this powerful episode of Little Give, host Cindy Witteman sits down with Melissa Lombardo, founder of Right Heal Thrive and author of Hurt, Healing, and Hope: Thriving Beyond Sexual Assault. Melissa shares her journey of turning trauma into purpose, using writing as a tool for healing and empowerment. From her early experiences with journaling to the creation of her book and performance piece, Melissa reveals how storytelling and advocacy became the foundation of her mission to help others find their voices and move forward.

Melissa also highlights the importance of community, holistic healing practices, and advocacy through her volunteer work with Jane Doe No More, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and raising awareness through education and outreach.

This conversation is a reminder that healing is never linear and that small acts of kindness, community support, and speaking out can create ripple effects of hope and resilience.

Guest Contact Information:

•Website: www.melissablombardo.com

•Social Media: @MelissaBLombardoAuthor (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)

•Features and upcoming projects: Available through her website and social channels

Nonprofit Featured:

•Jane Doe No More

•Website: www.jdnm.org

•Survivor Support Group: Accessible via their website and Facebook group

•Mission: Empower survivors, educate communities, and end the stigma of sexual violence

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In this inspiring episode of Little Give, Cindy sits down with wellness expert Cindy Huston, a passionate creator, educator, and energy healer who has spent more than two decades empowering others to live healthier and more joyful lives. Based in Chicago, Cindy shares her beautiful journey from a young dancer to a global wellness practitioner and the founder of Yoga Body Elements and the Uptown Wellness Festival Chicago.

Cindy opens up about the powerful experiences that led her to the healing arts, including her own struggles and breakthroughs. She explains the impact of frequency wellness, energy work, yoga, restorative practices, and the importance of creating a strong energetic field around the body. Her stories include emotional client transformations, international travels that shaped her mission, and the deep power of listening to intuition when helping others.

She also discusses how simple acts of service can change lives, how one unexpected conversation helped her create a wellness festival, and how anyone can make a difference by tapping into their gifts, their passions, and their strengths. Cindy encourages listeners to honor what they love, take action even when they feel uncertain, and build community through collaboration and heart centered intention.

Cindy shares where viewers can find her online, how to connect, and even highlights one of her favorite nonprofits, the Fine Feline Cat Rescue, which brought her beloved Cleopatra into her life.

This episode is filled with wisdom, compassion, and real world examples of how small acts can create big impacts. If you want to feel uplifted, encouraged, and inspired to take action in your own community, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Watch now and learn how you can make your own little give at LittleGive.com.

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In this heartfelt episode of Little Give, host Cindy Witteman sits down with Lisa Jacovsky, a professor of psychology and award winning children’s book author whose mission is to bring diversity, inclusivity, and positivity to the world of autism representation. Lisa shares how she went from writing her first book on her phone during work breaks to publishing her beloved Let’s Talk series, which highlights the beauty and abilities of children with autism. She opens up about the confidence instilled in her by her parents, her unexpected journey into applied behavior analysis, and how her podcast No Limits has connected her to incredible changemakers worldwide.

From celebrating diversity in holiday traditions to collaborating with illustrators on the autism spectrum, Lisa’s story is one of inspiration, resilience, and passion. She also spotlights her favorite nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels, an organization supporting deployed soldiers and veterans with heartfelt gestures like handwritten cards.

Tune in to discover how Lisa is sparking change through her books, teaching, podcasting, and advocacy, proving that with determination and heart there is always a way.

Guest Contact Information:

•Email: Lisa@LisaJ.net

•Facebook: Books by Lisa Jacovsky

•Instagram: @DiverseIncBooks

•Books available on Amazon and directly through Lisa for signed copies with free shipping

Nonprofit Featured:

•Soldiers’ Angels: A nonprofit dedicated to supporting deployed soldiers, veterans, and their families through cards, care packages, and volunteer programs. Learn more or get involved at www.soldiersangels.org

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