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From the Ashes

From the Ashes

Hosted by: Valerie Hwang Beck

Are you ready to rise from the ashes and create a life you're inspired by? Join your host Valerie Beck on From the Ashes, where we share powerful stories of resilience, rebirth, and overcoming personal struggle. Each...

Episodes

The Wisdom of Curiosity: Intrepid Travels of Young Tea Master Rafa

Season #2

I met this week's guest Rafa, or Hon Yi, on a rainy day in the mountains of Mao Kong, Taipei, during my recent trip to Taiwan, and was immediately impressed by his warmth and wisdom. Rafa is a seventh-generation tea...
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Unleashing the Witch: Healing from Cancer Uncensored with Cate Stillman

Season #2

In this thought-provoking episode of From the Ashes, I dive straight into the trenches with Cate Stillman, a pioneer in blending ancient health practices with modern wellness, and my awesome business coach. Cate...
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Solocast: 4 Principles for Living in Harmony in Today's Polarized World

Season #2

Welcome back to From the Ashes! Season 2 is here, and I’m excited to start things off with a solo episode focused on living with empathy and resilience in an increasingly polarized world. Today, I’m sharing four...
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Season 2 Trailer: Expanding Perspectives

Season #2

I'm excited to announce that we are about to start Season two of this amazing show! I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude to everyone who tuned into and participated in Season one. Your support stories...
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Compassionate Responsibility: Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Joey Kim

Season #1

This week’s guest is my long-time friend and college dance crew mate, Joey Kim. Joey’s story of resilience and healing is both profound and inspiring. In this conversation, we reflect on our college days at...
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Navigating Life’s Curveballs: From Job Loss to Self-Discovery with Jeremy Lyons

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Jeremy Lyons, and we dive deep into his experiences of personal growth, curiosity, and learning through failure. Jeremy shares his journey of navigating a difficult...
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Finding Your Voice: Healing the Inner Child with Shiemier Munroe

Season #1

In this week's episode of From the Ashes, I sit down with Shiemier Munroe, a passionate youth educator from LA and host of Lounge with Munroe. Shiemier shares her deeply personal story of overcoming childhood...
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The Musical Journey of Self-Discovery: Mental Health and Identity with Basanth Muralikrishnan

Season #1

In this week’s episode of From the Ashes, I sit down with Basanth Muralikrishnan, a world-class saxophonist based in Chennai, India. Basanth’s journey is one of blending worlds—combining the rich traditions of...
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Breaking Silence: Confronting Trauma and Healing Community with Nasr "Versátil" Ismail

Season #1

We are lucky this week to be joined by my good friend Nasr "Versátil" Ismail, or “Ish” as I know him. A master martial artist with over 40 years of experience and creator of The Warrior Class, Nasr shares his journey...
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Shattering the Illusion: Confronting the Dark Side of Spiritual Healing with Johnny Sage

Season #1

In this week's episode of "From the Ashes," I sit down with my friend Johnny Sage, a seasoned healer and spiritual guide, to explore some tough truths about the healing community. Johnny shares his personal journey...
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Milestones & Reflections: The Magical Spark of the JET Adventure with Rikio Inouye

Season #1

In this special milestone episode of "From the Ashes," I celebrate over ten episodes by reflecting on the journey so far with my friend Rikio Inouye. Rikio and I have fun taking turns as the interviewer, diving into...
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Breaking Free from Classroom Burnout: A Quest to Revitalize Educators with Carman Murray

Season #1

Join us on this episode of From the Ashes as we sit down with Carman Murray, an educator turned author, speaker, and mentor. Carman shares her powerful story of leaving a 15-year teaching career to embrace her...
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