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Identity, Resilience, and the Transformative Power of Storytelling | The Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable Podcast
I recently had the privilege of joining Michelle Madrid on her podcast, Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable. Michelle is an international adoptee, former foster child, global speaker, empowerment coach, and author of Let Us Be Greater. Her mission is to help individuals reclaim their stories and embrace their authentic selves.

Francine Apy
May 21, 2025


Mother’s Day Through a Wider Lens: A Conversation Close to My Heart
For many of us in the adoption community, Mother’s Day is both beautiful and extra special. It’s not always simple, and it’s certainly not one-size-fits-all. That’s exactly why this episode felt so important: it gave space to hold all of it, the love, the gratitude, the complexity, and the shared connection.

Francine Apy
May 9, 2025


Choosing Adoption to Grow Your Family
We don’t talk about adoption often enough in mainstream, everyday conversations, and here’s way we may want to. Adoption is not rare. It’s not unusual. It’s not a backup plan. It’s just one of the many beautiful ways people are called to build their families. And the more we talk about it, in natural, grounded ways, the more understanding we create.

Francine Apy
Apr 23, 2025
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