Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 13: The Power in Pause & Reclaiming Your Story with Francine Apy
On this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, I welcome Francine Apy, an adoptive mother and former HR executive. Francine shares her journey of adoption, her advocacy work, and the founding of her organization, SoulFilling, which supports adoptive families in reframing their stories.
The discussion delves into the power of reclaiming and reframing your story and how that leads you to healing, connection, and living out your purpose. Francine also emphasizes the need for quiet reflection to receive a SPARK that might ignite a fire within you.
00:28 Meet Francine Apy: Advocate and Author
03:27 Francine's Journey as an Adoptive Mother
06:43 The Evolution of Adoption
09:32 Celebrating Adoption and Changing the Narrative
16:45 The Power of Language in Adoption
23:22 Living with Purpose
37:05 Practical Advice for Reclaiming Your Story
43:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Francine Apy on LinkedIn
- Learn more about SoulFilling
- Buy "Briana's Brave Day at School" Children's Book
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