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Chrys Peterson

Maya Ramirez

Episode 4: Designing a Beautiful Life

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At just 14 years old, Maya Ramirez achieved a monumental accomplishment: winning the first season of Project Runway Junior. That moment of international success brought with it some realities that Maya hadn’t expected. But what she learned from that experience about life and happiness are lessons that can help us all.

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Julie Rubini

Episode 3: Rewriting Your Story After Unbearable Loss

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Julie Rubini’s life changed forever when her 10-year-old daughter Claire died unexpectedly at summer camp. Doing her best to navigate unbearable grief, Julie made some bold choices to keep her family together and found a way to celebrate Claire’s life by sharing her love for reading.

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Episode 2: Finding Strength and Beauty After the Unexpected

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When an unexpected disease altered her appearance, McKenna Reitz grappled with who she saw in the mirror and who she wanted others to see. The story of her painful journey is inspiring others to find true purpose.

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Jerry Schemmel

Episode 1: Plane Crash Inspires Faith, Purpose

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Jerry Schemmel survived one of the most remarkable plane-crashes in history—and what he learned and gained from that unspeakable tragedy has shaped his whole life. Jerry’s journey from survivor to thriver will inspire you in Episode 1 of Just a Moment.

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Just A Moment - Podcast Conversation

Just a Moment, the Podcast

By Inspiration, Just A Moment
It happens in the blink of an eye: a bicycle accident, an encounter with a stranger, a winning lottery ticket. They are just moments in time, but moments that can change your life forever. And often, these moments are just the beginning of a new world for the people who experience them. That’s the premise behind my new podcast, “Just a Moment.” During each episode, we’ll talk with someone who’s had a life-changing experience and explore how they navigated through that moment to discover a new normal. Abrupt change is hard for most of us. Listen and learn how these folks were able to maneuver through heart-wrenching losses, open themselves to new possibilities, and even find new meaning for their lives because of a single moment that changed everything. At that moment, we may think, “How will I ever get through this?” However, with time and support, we learn to say “that was Just a Moment in my life.” I promise you will hear compelling, raw stories that may help you navigate through your own life’s journey—if you’ll give me Just a Moment.
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