In this episode of 'Elevate Today with Chris Thompkins', Chris interviews Kari Lerner, who is running for Congress in Southwest Florida. The discussion touches upon Kari's extensive background in public service, her commitment to integrity in legislative representation, and her journey from Cape Coral, Florida to New Hampshire and back. Kari shares her achievements as a state representative, including sponsoring a bill against child marriage, and her passion for education and the arts. She also talks about her family, faith, and community service, explaining her motivations for running for office. Kari emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental issues like water quality in Florida and discusses her goals for improving disaster resilience and collaboration with local officials through roles in the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA subcommittees. The conversation closes with a call to action for voter participation and the revelation of a personal anecdote about her brief experience 'playing' Broadway.

For more information about Kari visit karilernerforflorida.com or contact her at kari@karilernerforflorida.com

In this interview on 'Elevate Today' with host Chris Thompkins, Maria Soprano shares her inspiring journey from debilitating illness and depression to becoming a certified holistic wellness and mindset coach.

Maria discusses her past struggles with chronic diseases and mental health issues, and the turning point in her life when she embraced detoxing and a plant-based diet. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, the gut-mind relationship, and brain rewiring from trauma. Maria also details her approach to plant-based eating, meal prepping, and upcoming local events aimed at helping others transition to a healthier lifestyle. She highlights the value of finding a big 'why' to maintain motivation for lasting change.

Maria Soprano can be reached on social media (Facebook & Instagram) at Karma Free Living and via the website at https://www.karmafreeliving.life

In this heartfelt conversation, Kristen Sparks shares her transformative life journey, from personal trauma and self-destructive behaviors to self-love and resilience. Kristen talks about purchasing a 39-acre farm in Ohio and her plans to use it for therapeutic purposes with highland cows. She emphasizes the power of the Silva Mind technique in manifesting desires. She speaks about overcoming physical and emotional challenges, including a life-changing injury in 2013 that motivated her to reclaim her life. Kristen discusses the importance of authentic living, maintaining grace through faith and gratitude, and building genuine relationships. The conversation touches on Kristen's complex family dynamics, her love for tattoos, and her plans for assisting others through personal coaching and ministry on her new property. She shares deeply personal experiences and highlights the significance of finding joy and love in every aspect of life.