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This episode originally aired on Feb. 5, 2024. The show notes have been updated to reflect Yolonda's current offerings. Enjoy!

Yolonda Coles Jones is a visionary coach, healing-centered facilitator, homeschooling mama, and community-rooted leader based in Charlottesville, VA. She leads two distinct yet deeply aligned entities—each with its own purpose, structure, and offerings.

Through her LLC, Empowered People® Coaching & Consulting

(→ www.YolondaJonesCreative.com), Yolonda supports high-impact individuals, families, and teams in reclaiming calm, clarity, and confidence. Her offerings include:

• Calm Coaching™

• 1:1 Private Custom Coaching

• Parenting Support & Consultation

• In-Person Grounding & Clarity Sessions

• Workshops + Public Speaking for Conscious Leaders & Organizations

Empowered People® is built for those ready to lead and live with presence, purpose, and unapologetic self-trust.

She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The RESTORE Project, a fully independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit

(→ www.TheRESTOREProject.org), which offers trauma-informed, community-based care—particularly centering Black women and mothers in Charlottesville–Albemarle. RESTORE is a home for:

• Culturally responsive, mindfulness-based programming

• Restorative coaching and wellness pathways

• Community partnerships for healing, parenting, and collective care

Engage with Empowered People® (LLC)

→ Book a coaching package, clarity session, or workshop https://ycjcreative.as.me/

→ Invite Yolonda to speak at your event or facilitate for your group https://forms.gle/PV8n9t5mMXNLg4wW8

Engage with The RESTORE Project (501c3)

→ Donate to sustain participant care and community-rooted leadership https://therestoreproject.org/

→ Partner to co-create or fund healing experiences email: admin@theRESTOREproject.org

→ Participate if you’re local and aligned with the mission email: yolonda@theRESTOREproject.org

Follow Yolonda’s journey and leadership at @Yolonda_J on Instagram.

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Snail Mail is a brand specializing in hand painted stationery and products featuring Carrie's original artwork. The products she creates are rooted in the joys of our every day and bring a smile to many of the little moments throughout our lives.

Snail Mail's stationery line is painted by hand on 100% recycled paper, making each one unique to the customer while also being good for the earth!

Additionally, a portion of each card purchase is donated back to local organizations across Virginia helping to welcome our refugee neighbor, aiming to create more inclusive communities. Really and truly, Snail Mail's whole business is rooted in loving our neighbors without conditions.

Complementing the cards, Carrie offers recycled beer can ornaments, stickers, bandanas, art prints, and paint palette originals. She also has a wide portfolio of freelance work with folks like Dukes Mayo, James River Association, Independence Golf Club, and more.

https://cheathamsnailmail.com

https://instagram.com/cheathamsnail_mail

https://facebook.com/cheathamsnailmail

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Lauren is a UVA graduate and former elementary educator who spent 13 years teaching (in room 13) in Charlottesville before transitioning into roles as a private educator and a family assistant.

She now runs Curated Concierge, a thriving personal concierge business that supports busy professionals and families by managing the details of life. Her goal? To help her clients feel supported, reduce their mental load, and give them the freedom to focus on what they love.

From organizing homes to coordinating seasonal tasks, her services are designed to reduce stress and maximize joy. An advocate for asking for help and delegating tasks, Lauren combines practical expertise with a personal touch, always prioritizing connection and care.

Her newsletter, Curated Connections, provides a mix of relatable stories and actionable advice, making it a favorite among clients and followers alike. Whether it’s hosting friends and family at her home or sharing ideas on Instagram, Lauren believes in fostering relationships and building supportive networks. She's excited to share her journey as an entrepreneur and what it means to run a business built on helping others.

Website: www.ccbylaurensantana.com

Instagram: @ccbylaurensantana

Facebook: Curated Concierge by Lauren Santana

Newsletter: Curated Connections

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