🎙 Episode 11: What’s Your Earth Tone?

In this solo reflection, I return to the roots of Earth Tones and the four pillars that God placed on my heart when this journey began: Survival, Passion, Service, and Love.

Each pillar has shaped not only this podcast but also my own story. They remind me that growth often blooms from hardship, that joy deepens through acts of service, and that love is what ties everything together.

This episode is an invitation to pause and reflect.

Ask yourself: What’s your Earth Tone?

Which pillar speaks to your journey right now?

If you feel called to share your story, testimony, or a moment in your life that connects to one of these pillars, I would love to hear from you. Whether you’re walking through survival, fueled by passion, serving from your heart, or rediscovering love, your voice belongs here.

You can share your story by filling out the Earth Tones Guest Intake Form here:👉 https://tr.ee/mYDFILIlg1

Together, we’re creating a tapestry of voices rooted in resilience, purpose, and faith!

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In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Hannah Willow, a creative tree hugger, women’s advocate, and inspiring mother of three, based in Scotland. Hannah brings an imaginative spirit into everything she does: from seeking fairies in the forest to writing and illustrating children’s books that open portals into wonder. Together, we explore what winds of change mean in her life, how imagination and activism intersect, and the lessons she’s learned as both a mother and a dreamer.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Hannah’s journey as a mother, women’s advocate, and creative

• The meaning of being a “tree hugger” (and why it matters more than it sounds)

• How imagination- fairies, forests, and wonder- fuels resilience and joy

• Her creative path as a children’s book author and illustrator

Resources & Links

• Follow Hannah on Instagram: @hannah.willow888 (https://www.instagram.com/hannah.willow888)

• Explore her art, writing, and advocacy: www.willowtreewishes.com

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In this conversation, we journey into the vibrant, messy, hopeful world of Uganda’s slums through the eyes of Twikirize Ronald. We talk about the intersection of chess and change, how culture is embedded in our identities without us even realizing it, and what it means to walk alongside communities with dignity. Ronald opens up about his founding of Galui Foundation, how he frames service with both heart and mind, and the systemic challenges he’s confronting daily.

You’ll hear stories that will stay with you: a child trekking miles, the contrast of dining tables vs. trench meals, the internal logic of poverty as identity, and the shift from pity to partnership in service. This is an invitation to feel, reflect, and act.

🗣️ Key Quotes & Highlights

• “Once it comes to your ears, eyes, heart, brain, it’s now in you. It’s now your responsibility.”

• “The tragedy of poverty is it allows you access to peep at what life could be but you’re so locked in a cage that you can’t access.”

• “Take care of the stomach but make sure you take care of the mind.”

• Stories of 10-year-olds walking miles, storms of judgment, and systems failing communities.

🔗 Links & Resources

Guest / Featured

• Twikirize Ronald — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeghettoduke

• Galui Foundation — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galuifound

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