KERUBO | Ep. 103 | Finding Dwellness as an Immigrant/Diaspora

We chat with the Reverend Mark Hughes on how he finds his dwellness. He speaks about connecting with your whole self and how now more than ever we need to protect our minds as the first step to safeguarding our humanity. He shares his struggles and motivation to find moments of presence in the lives of other people because it provides immense fullness for all involved. Listen to how he balances making time for himself, his loved ones and others.Richard Kemp Center

Join us as we chat with our friend, Farmer Aaron of Sowing Roots Farm in Underhill, VT. We discuss topics like the consumer culture in which we live (especially hyped up as the holidays approach), giving back to our communities, minimalism and a lot more! Aaron, originally from Columbus, Ohio, made the move to New England in 2016 and quickly felt a connection to the region. His professional journey with the land began in 2010, evolving through various opportunities such as a landscape business owner, Master Gardener Volunteer, Homesteading, and ultimately leading to the establishment of Sowing Roots Farm in 2021. Beyond his horticultural pursuits, Aaron is a devoted husband and father of two boys, a spirited advocate for volunteering, a dedicated member of his church, and a lifelong photographer.His passions revolve around humanity and its sustenance, underscoring his commitment to making a positive impact on the world.In addition to his farming responsibilities, Aaron is an outdoorsman. During the farming season, you'll find him diligently tending to the land, but on other days, he immerses himself in the beauty of the local habitat—whether it's kayaking, fishing, hiking, or Snowboarding. Aaron believes life is intended to be a harmonious blend of family, and farming, predicated on a deep appreciation for our food, our neighbors, and the gift of land.For more on Farmer AaronVisit Sowing Roots Farm websiteSowing Roots Farm on Instagram 

NVRA CEO Troi Bachmann is BACK with more about the housing crisis, racial inequality in the market, the Roman Empire, Star Wars... join us for an in-depth, fun and heart-felt analysis of the real estate market! Long Island Divided articleNAR article

Denetra Gary shares her experience of finding dwellness in singlehood. She shares her struggles as a young adult, working through her roots and past trauma to finding surrender, a life of peace and spiritual maturity in Jesus Christ as a 40-year- old.Denetra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has twelve years experience in the field of social work and mental health counseling.Denetra’s therapeutic focus and mission are to restore the entire family unit. Her goal in initiating this change is to start with women. She believes that women who are complete and whole in Christ are a powerful influence in recreating the family unit back to God’s original plan. She is personally devoted, and deeply committed to helping individuals overcome deep emotional roots that lead to sin.Denetra's website: Complement and CompleteGet Refuge, The Guided Sanctuary Prayer Journal: https://store.complementandcomplete.com/products/refuge-the-guided-sanctuary-prayer-journal

Four years ago in 2019, Devan left his corporate job to pursue his dream of life coaching. How does a life coach find his dwellness? What kind of life does he lead? Where and when does he find time for himself amongst all his clients? Find out!Devan's WebsiteDevan's LinkedIn

Northwestern Vermont Realtors Association CEO Troi Bachmann brings vital stats and discussion to shed light on WTF is going on with housing prices and what we - both consumers and real estate pros alike - can do about it. 

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Singer/ songwriter/ activist/ social worker and Ruth's MOM stops by for a chat. Her debut album Hali ya Utu (2021) explores themes around the state of humanity. She shares what it's like as an African immigrant in one of the whitest states in the US and how she is able to make home as a member of the African diaspora in the United States.For more:Visit KeruBo's WebsiteKeruBo's YouTube ChannelKeruBo's InstagramKeruBo's Facebook

Our dear friend Curtis Williams stops by to discuss his feature directorial debut, entitled "Last Weekend" (premiering at Cinequest on August 26!). He tells us how he shares the love and maintains dwellness on-set and how he brings the dwellness all over the world, wherever filmmaking takes him. For more:Visit Curtis' WebsiteLast Weekend InstagramCurtis' InstagramCurtis' Twitter (X)

The Dwellness Podcast launches with co-hosts Ruth and Brian Steinmetz, who discuss what dwellness means to them. They'll talk about dwellness origins, their love story (yowza), what they want out of their lives together, good reads, Teddy Roosevelt, and a lot more! Suggested reading: The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Couple-preneur Ruth and Brian Steinmetz share their expertise in real estate, design and social activism. Come discover your dwellness through deep conversations and interviews with change-makers, dreamweavers, and many more awesome and inspiring people.Episode 1 launches Wednesday August 16, 2023.