Statement Makers
You don't have to be a celebrity or an influencer to make an impact. Join Karen Vergara, as she interviews everyday individuals, just like you, who have overcome the odds and are doing extraordinary things to make their communities and the world a better place to live. Get ready to get inspired and become a statement maker!
Episodes
14 episodes
Mini Episode: Taking Action
In today's mini-episode I talk about how to take action so you can start fulfilling your Divine Purpose. When you feel like there's more to life, but you feel unfulfilled, there's a sort of unhappiness that you can't shake off. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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5:40
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En Español: Tomando Decisiones Dificiles y Buscando Tu Proposito de Vida con Tatiana Viecco
Bienvenidos al Statement Makers Podcast. Este es nuestro primer episodio en Español. Acompañanos mientras hablamos con Tatiana Viecco, quien fue otorgada varías becas y se graduó co...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:19
Mini-Episode - What are Talents vs. Gifts?
In today's mini-episode I share with you the difference between Talents and Gifts. Talents are things you are naturally good at, but gifts are connected in a spiritual way to your Creator. It’s crucial that you understand the difference...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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8:53
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From Opera Singer to Non-Profit Founder with Theresa Smith-Levin
Theresa Smith-Levin is an opera singer and voice teacher who attended the University of Central Florida and University of Miami to study music and vocal performance. She wanted to have a career in the arts, when one day she woke up and realized...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:16
Mini-episode: Your Calling is NOT Your Purpose
Join me, your host Karen Vergara, as I pick up the mic to share my thoughts on a subject I'm very passionate about, purpose. There are big misconceptions around your purpose and you...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:24
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Volunteering for the Peace Corps and the Importance of Literacy with Gina Solomon
"It's never too late", it's Gina Solomon's motto. After taking a decade to finish her post-secondary education degree, she decided to join the U.S. Peace Corp where she served as a teacher volunteer in Kyrgyzstan for two years. That experienced...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:33
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Mini-Episode: Accepting Your Purpose
Join me, your host Karen Vergara, as I pick up the mic to share my thoughts after a break from the podcast. I believe we all have a purpose, but it all starts with accepting we have...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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8:31
Living Authentically and The Power of Family with Betty Martinez Lowery
Betty Martinez Lowery is an icon in her community. She has had a very impressive career, holding numerous leadership roles, serving on several non-profit boards and receiving various awards for her achievements and community involvement....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:24
Lessons After Prison and Finding Value in Our Story with J Hackett
J Hackett is the Co-Owner of Grind, Asheville NC's first Black coffee shop and the founder of Griot, a storytelling app that captures real time stories and makes them searchable. He is also an ex-convict. J is an expert in social en...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:20
Social Entrepreneurship and Aligning Your Career to Your Calling with Eddy Moratin
Eddy Moratin is a Social Entrepreneur. He is President of LIFT Orlando, a non-profit strengthening the historic neighborhoods around the downtown area of Orlando Florida. His lifework is to inspire and equip leaders to make a difference...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:26
Losing Her Eyesight and Finding Joy After Tragedy with Janet Perez Eckles
Janet Perez-Eckles lost her eyesight, endured the murder of her 19 year old son and experienced a divorce after 42 years of marriage. However, none of those challenges have kept Janet from living a life of purpose. She's an internat...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:00
From Corporate Executive to Missionary in Guatemala with Nina Yon
Nina Yon was an executive in corporate America when she felt a calling to leave everything behind and move to Guatemala to become a missionary. Nina shares why she made that decision, her experience and the lessons she learned. While Ni...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:26
How One Person Impacted Over 300 lives and The Power of Education with Lizette Valarino
Lizette Valarino was a government employee when she had an idea of starting a scholarship fund for deserving students in her community. With very little funding and a lot of initiative, she worked with community leaders to create the
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:14
From 335 Pounds to World Class Triathlete with Sue Reynolds
Sue Reynolds is the first guest to the Statement Makers podcast. Her story is one of hope, tenacity and faith as she went from weighing 335 pounds to losing 200 pounds and becoming a world-class triathlete representing the United States around ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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