Veteran Venita Thomas, (ret. Corporal  Military Intelligence) Administrative Specialist for headquarters of 3rd Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany. Publications Officer awarded Service Medal, Exceptional Service Award and Distinguished Honor. Thirty years experience as HR professional and educator. A State of Ohio certified Peer Support Recovery Specialist, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Veteran Women’s Alliance and consultant.

Hear Venita discuss: 
1. What is the best lesson I’ve ever learned?
2. Who would I love to have a meal with and a great conversation (living or dead)?
3. Why do I do, what I do? And is it part of the first picture of my life that I have for myself?

Takeaways
1. An awakening of self.
2. An appreciation of self.
3. And acknowledgment of how to share self.

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Deborah Levine founded the American Diversity Report in 2006. She is a Forbes Magazine top "Trailblazer" and award-winning author of 20 books. Her published articles span decades including: American Journal of Community Psychology, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, The Bermudian Magazine, The Harvard Divinity School Bulletin.

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