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"I discovered my purpose through the defining moments in my life that transformed me.
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We all have events that altered who we were or shaped us into the person we are now.
Unfortunately, some of those circumstances were and are through trauma.
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The traumas I’ve endured have deepened my empathetic nature. After significant internal work,
I felt compelled to share stories of people and places to help others navigate similar life-altering moments."​
In this episode of the SolFul Connections podcast, Amanda Soler connects with Monique Rardin Richardson, an author, photographer, wellness coach, and poet.
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They discuss Monique's latest book, Pieces of Me, a book of poetry where Monique explores her personal history, heritage, family, and relationships.
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Monique shares her journey of understanding her own identity and cultural heritage.
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She discussed the challenges of navigating a multicultural background and shared personal stories of racism and the impact of her upbringing on her writing.
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The conversation emphasizes the importance of owning one's identity and the power of vulnerability in connecting with others through art and literature.
SolFul Connections welcomed author and artist Monique Rardin Richardson to speak about her teenage relationship with her boyfriend, John, and the profound impact he made on her life.
Her story explores themes of connection, growth, identity, addiction, homelessness, and how our past is never far from our present.
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Who we were then, who we are now, how we cope, and the roads we choose are all embedded in our stories and those whose lives are intertwined.
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Listen as we connect the dots between the past and the present.