Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.comAvoid the Maze—because life itself is themaze. There’s no direct line from where we are to where we’re going. Thejourney twists, turns, and throws obstacles in our way. But at eachintersection, we have choices. And when we walk with mindfulness, we becomemore attuned to our surroundings—and the unexpected opportunities that risewith each step.You don’t have to navigate this path alone. Thereare others just like you, staring down blank walls and wondering whichdirection to take next. This podcast is a space for shared experiences—becausesometimes, a story you hear may echo your own. And that moment of connectionmight be exactly what you need.About Kristan SwanAn experiential learner, what does that mean? In my case, it means I learn from my mistakes, eventually. I am a realistic optimist who often falls short of my own expectations. I have a tendency to say 'yes' before I think which has given me a wealth of experiences. People will remark that I am very open. I do not know any other way to be. Besides, I would rather you tell you about my worst days than leave that to someone else. My life has been a series of twists and turns. Even with bumps, bruises, and the occasional burn, I am committed to engaging with life and its unexpected challenges. I grew up with her as my co-conspirator. She let me eat 'junkie' cereal, watch scary movies, and stay up too late.My dad's parents retired to the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. They both attended Pomona College and then following my grandfather's graduate degree program moved to Washington, DC and Alexandria. I spent a good part of every summer starting when I was 5 years old with them. We would swim everyday in the ocean, go out for lunch with their Friday Lunch Bunch at the Sanitary Fish Market, and visit the local library every week for a new stack of books. It was so quiet at their house that on some nights I would ask that they put on a record so I could fall asleep. My grandad would read to me each night before bed. My grandmother would help me pick a sewing project so I could attend the Needlers group with her. Growing up, I spent the majority of time with adults. It was harder for me to make friends with kids my own age. By the time I was 12 years old, I had attended 5 schools and lived in 8 different houses or apartments. Reading and visits with my grandparents were the only constants in my life. Once I began 7th grade at an all-girls school in Pasadena, my life changed. The campus felt like coming home to me with the mix of architectural styles, expansive lawns, and plenty of places to lose yourself. The teachers were amazing and patient with my daily visits to their offices for help. I began to develop friendships I still cherish.It is more common now to refer to grit and resilience as the skills necessary to thrive in the uncertainty that was my childhood. I did not survive my childhood alone. There were many kind people in my life, many happy accidents, and a good deal of luck. I believe in a kind and generous Universe. There have been so many moments when I have been afforded a second chance and a hand extended that gratitude is not a word I take lightly.https://kristanswan.com/If you are looking for a Personal Coach contact Karen at #YESICAN coaching with Karenkh.yesican1@gmail.com440 526 1530