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In this final installment of the "Grow in Health" series, Season sits with Rachael Mull, Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Restaurant Group, and Manor Hill Farm, whose open and honest story of triumph will encourage your day!

Sometimes our growth is dependant on hardship.  READ THAT AGAIN.  

So often, we want the growth but not what it takes to get it.  Well, walk with Rachael and Season as they discuss exactly why *THIS* episode is a major player in this amazing series.  

Don't forget to go back and watch the other episodes in this series - Let's GROW!

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Rachael Mull
CEO, Victoria Restaurant Group\Manor Hill Farm


Corporate Background:

Rachael came into the restaurant business naturally as her mother’s family operated a Bavarian Beer Garden which initiated her exposure to the food & beverage industry. Instead of following the family history into the kitchen, Rachael took the business approach.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola College in Baltimore with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Finance.  She went on to obtain her CPA and received the second-highest score on the exam.

Rachael was recruited by KPMG out of college and went on to be an audit manager for the Healthcare group in their Baltimore office.  From there she became the Comptroller for Marriner Marketing Communications for several years and managed through the transition period when Randy Marriner, her father, sold the company to his partner.  Looking for the next challenge, Rachael found herself at the corporate office of MedStar Health as the Director of Corporate Finance.

In 2009, Rachael came back into the family business to become the Chief Operating Officer of Victoria Restaurant Group.  She was able to bring structure and best business practices to the company to position it for the current growth and success.  Since then, she has taken the Chief Executive Role and oversees all operations for both Victoria Restaurant Group as well as Manor Hill Farm.  Victoria Restaurant Group currently operates two concepts being Victoria Gastro Pub and Manor Hill Tavern.  Manor Hill Brewing is Howard County’s first farm brewery and currently the largest in the state of Maryland.  Manor Hill beer and non-alcoholic sparkling water is distributed all throughout Maryland and Washington DC.  Guests can also visit the farm to try the beverages and the farm stand that sells other products grown on the farm.


Personal Background:

Rachael will be married 15 years this fall and lives in Fulton with her husband and 2 young children.  Nathan is 10 years old and Sydney is 8.  She feels very blessed to be able to work with her family and spend so much time with them, which also allows her to be with her children on a more regular basis.  In any spare time, she is actively involved in supporting her church and children’s school.

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We are excited to continue our series "Grow in Health" on the Growth Season podcast. Season sits with Mark Kloehn, a Certified Sexual Assault and Crime Victim Advocate for our 3rd installment.
This is an episode dear to Season and this community as so many are survivors of sexual or violent crimes. Join us as we grow in our advocacy and understanding while Mark talks about his vital role. (we may even see his partner Walker) This goes out with a gentle warning as the topic is serious and for some, comes with a trigger warning.  While we keep the conversation moving, we think you'll find Mark's demeanor and skill set refreshing and kind during more direct portions of the conversation. We are grateful for his time and the awareness he brings on behalf of so many in our communities.  This is an important discussion for our times. We believe it brings encouragement knowing some people have devoted themselves to being there for people in the hardest moments of their lives.

Whether you are already an advocate, are hoping to grow in your advocacy, or *need to know* there are human beings out there who pursue jobs that provide a secret safe place in times of need..... this is the one for you.

If you or someone you know needs help or are a survivor of a violent crime, reach out! Here are some national and local numbers for you.  Go to

https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696
Hang in there - we care - there is REAL HELP available. 


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Mark Kloehn has been a Washington State Certified Sexual Assault and Crime Victim Advocate for Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) in Spokane, Wa. since 2010. He graduated with a degree in social research. Upon graduation he had no specific plan with what he wanted to do, so continued his job managing a video store until they became obsolete. He then went back to school to become a certified personal trainer to open a turn-key fitness center. During this transition in his life, a friend convinced him to volunteer as a crisis response advocate for their regional rape crisis center. Meeting the caliber of people that did this work Mark discovered his purpose and after a year of volunteering, he became a full-time paid advocate with LCSNW. 

Mark began his career with LCSNW as their Education and Prevention Specialist. A role that threw him into a world of public speaking and event organizing to raise awareness of sexual violence and LCSNW’s services. Since then Mark has held several roles with LCSNW transitioning into providing direct services to all victims of traumatic crimes. As a community-based victim advocate, Mark answers their 24/7 sexual assault crisis line, responds to hospitals when sexual assault victims present there for a sexual assault forensic exam, helps victim/survivors navigate the civil and criminal justices systems, safety plans with them, and provide ongoing support to them for as long as they choose to access services. In 2018 Mark became the handler and caregiver of a courthouse facility dog named Walker. Currently, Mark and Walker can be found partnering with the Spokane Police Department to support victims of cold cases that are being reopened due to the testing of backlogged sexual assault kits. He also goes on lots of walks.

You can find Mark and Walker on Walkers Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/walk_with_walker/
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Season spends some time with Kaitlyn and Elizabeth from "Tea Time With The Psychos" diving into the mental health aspect of growth.

These two awesome amazing women share their inspiration, laughter, and expertise as mental health advocates and professionals. This is an episode full of help, hope, and honesty sure to leave you with insights and practical tips to step into your continued journey toward increased mental health. 

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More about our guests -

Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Women’s Studies from UW-Stevens Point, a Master’s Degree in Gender and Women’s Studies from Minnesota State University- Mankato, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling (Community and Mental Health) from Lakeland University. Kaitlyn has been trained and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, Batterers Treatment, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Kaitlyn takes a trauma-informed approach and has extensive training in the complexities and impacts of trauma. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and uses an interdisciplinary approach to therapy and tailors it to each client’s unique needs.  In practice, she is direct, solution-focused, and passionate in assisting clients to attain their goals.
Kaitlyn has experience in the academic, hospital, non-profit, and private practice settings. She has co-facilitated groups for teens who have been sexually abused, parents of teens who have been abused, and self-esteem groups. She is also serving on the Women’s Empowerment Committee. Twice she has been nominated for and been the recipient of the Woman of Vision and Courage Award. Kaitlyn was also nominated and accepted to a leadership conference in 2019 and received an award and more. Read her full bio on the website - link below!


When asked a little about herself Elizabeth (Lizzy) explains that she is currently helping community members navigate the resources available to them in the mental health field.  If you're looking for help, she is the woman to connect you to it. While she pursues her master's degree in Clinical mental health, she is looking forward to the day she is a Psychotherapist assisting those seeking to expand in their mental health. Some of her previous experiences are as a high school educator, working in multiple domestic violence shelters, as well as working with child protective services. Each has contributed to her passion to reach those searching for mental health.

In the middle of 2020,  she and KK started a podcast called Tea Time with the Psycho’s because they love hanging out, drinking tea, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
When she is not podcasting she is at home in her robe reading, lounging on the couch, and hanging out with her pets! She may even be outdoors metal detecting, hiking, or kayaking with her "hot stuff of a fiance".

You can find them both on the website as well as more about their services and the podcast!
Website - https://www.teatimewiththepsychos.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/teatimewiththepsychos/posts/
Podcast  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364557
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We hope you love this new episode too!

In the new series "Grow in Health" on the Growth Season podcast, Season sits with Dr. Harold Landis, DDS, who is also a fellow of Integrative Medicine.
Scratching the surface of Dr. Landis' knowledge they walk through intriguing information on the age-old practice of dentistry and its not-so-old developments. 

In practice for almost 40 years, our guest has seen and helped thousands of people not only maintain health through dentistry but has expanded his knowledge base by stepping out in genetic nutritional/supplemental counseling. 

Dr. Landis and Season weave through multiple topics and whether you are beginning your health journey or are of more experience, there's something for everyone.

Hang out and listen or watch the first of 4 episodes for this new dynamic series! 

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This. This is a significant episode, Growth Season Family!

Season sits down with respected teacher, educator, Registered Nurse, and prayer minister "Roni" Viola Turner.

Buckle up for a lot of laughs, sincerity, and HOPE.  A special note - Roni is and has been Season's spiritual mentor and is an integral part of the journey into sobriety and FULLNESS that Season lives today. 

Do you need some encouragement?
Would you like to hear how to overcome and GROW?

THIS IS YOUR EPISODE!

More about our guest -


Born Viola Annabelle Warner, Turner
Raised in a military family with five brothers and parents who raised them to love God and family, as her father always said. She has been married 45 years to Craig Turner whom she loves and lives life with so that they can serve the Lord alongside their 4 children, their wives, husbands, and their 14 grandchildren, all loved and respected dearly.
They have taught children and adults, music ministries, camps, prayer ministry (with training from Elijah House Ministries), taught women's bible studies, and filled in the holes of needed ministry in various churches. They have always felt like Jacks of many trades but master of none.  Part of their journey included fostering children for about 10 years and learning much about families experiencing trauma, and this helped “foster” an even deeper love for families and children.
At 31 Roni felt the urge and call to venture into nursing school.  She graduated in 1993 with her BSN, RN from Eastern Washington University. Her career has taken her to various positions such as school nursing and the Spokane Regional Health District where she participated in home visiting programs as well as Child Care Nurse Consulting with teachers and children. In doing so she was able to educate in the centers and was involved in State training throughout the University of Washington with other consultants across the state. Their goals were to teach attachment, early brain development, growth and development, social-emotional health, safety, healthy relationships, Circle of Security, behavioral health, special needs, and much more!
She continues to have the privilege of facilitating women's bible study. She enjoys relationships and learning with an amazing group of women. Her life has been an adventure in personal growth and serving others and helping them to know and experience the healing that comes with having a relationship with and serving the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the love of my life!
Annabelle Nurse Consultants
annabellenurseconsultants@gmail.com
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"I went in one James Black, I came out a different James Black."

Going into and through struggle can be difficult but it's also THE BEST way to grow.  Season sits down with prolific author, entrepreneur, growth expert, and pastor James Black Sr.
 Engage in this meaningful and POWERFUL discussion about life, struggle, and perseverance.

More about our guest -
James Black is a native of Savannah, GA. He is an alumnus of Oakwood University and Andrews University Theological Seminary. He has pastored churches in Louisiana and Texas. He served as Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director for the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventist headquarters in Dallas, TX, from 1991-2000. In 2000 he was elected as the Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director for the North American Division of SDA where he served for nearly 17 years.
 He currently serves as the NAD Chaplain, Director for Prayer & Reconnect Ministries. He is the author of 23 books and resources. His two latest books are, The Thriving Ministry Leader: How to Create and Sustain a Win-Win Ministry and Life-Saving Conversations with God: Experiencing Real-Talk During a Crisis.

Pastor Black is passionate about connecting churches and communities in prayer initiatives.  He’s also an advocate for strengthening intergenerational relationships for greater mission opportunities. While he continues to consult and produce youth/young adult ministry resources, his new role grants him the privilege of working with all ministries within the church. In addition to his church ministry role, he takes pride in assisting under-served communities in becoming self-reliant.

He is married to Maxine (President/CEO of The DeVan Group Publishing) for nearly 40 years, and they have three professional young adult children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with family, writing, fishing, farming, motorcycles, and classic cars.

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https://www.thedevangroup.com/
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IG - @pastorjbsr
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On this episode, we are joined by Lola Moore Johnston!!

Lola Moore Johnston is a motivational speaker who specializes in helping women chart the course toward discovering their life’s purpose. A charismatic and multi-talented leader, speaker, and performance artist, she is dedicated to her personal mission of impacting lives for the better, each time she takes the stage.

At the age of 20, Lola embarked on a solo journey across the country from New Jersey to California, to attend college at a small, private university. Suddenly thrust into life as a first-generation college student completely on her own, Lola tapped into a well of discipline and leadership she never knew was in her. After completing her BA in Religious Studies and later a Master of Divinity, she has earned over a decade of experience teaching, training, and inspiring audiences across the United States and abroad.

“I’ve had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of women who have struggled with several challenges that ignites my own passion: negative beliefs, lack of clarity as to their pathway to their best selves as well as fear and stagnation around change and transition. I wondered, how am I wired to assist these women on their journey?”

— LOLA JOHNSTON

Lola’s platform is designed around inspiring women to be brave enough to believe in themselves and build the lives they not only dream of, but deserve. Equally passionate and approachable, her work is soaked in a desire to be of service to others by giving them the tools they need to discover their destinies and thrive.

We talk about goals, growing in passion, and as a result, discovering our purpose! Sit back and hang on as Lola shares her decade of expertise to help our Growth Season Community.
Check out her site for resources and her upcoming conference, and as always keep coming back to Growth Season. 

Keep watching. Keep listening. 

You can find Lola -
@Mybloomcoach on IG

To find the free journal discussed in this episode and more!
http://Lolajohnston.com

And to register for the Bloom Conference -
http://bloomday.lolajohnston.com


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It is a particular joy to send this episode out into the world. Growth Season is excited to introduce you to Elroy Byam. You might know him already, but just in case, here's more about him.

Elroy Byam is a producer, ideator, creative consultant, and visual storyteller who’s been working in media for over 8 years. He believes in a world where people can develop healthier relationships with themselves, their work, and others if they take more time for self-reflection. He is also the author of “And Every Day: How to Rediscover Yourself in Your Story.” Through the book, he hopes that people can find themselves, find their gifts, and find a community to share them with.

Season sat down with Elroy to glean from his experience, story, and expertise so that this community could grow in a unique way.  

There is more to come from creative giant.  
Keep watching. 

You can Elroy Byam here - 
@elroykbyam on IG

"And Every Day" book
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Day-Rediscover-Yourself-Story/dp/1641533595


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Come hang out as Season and special guest Kymone Hinds (from the Ideas to Life podcast and coaching business) dig into his journey, and how he helps others grow their ideas and bring them to LIFE!

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Kymone Hinds helps individuals and organizations to bring Ideas to Life. As a coach, speaker, author, and minister, he helps people figure out the next steps to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. 

For 15 years Kymone worked as a church pastor leading and starting new congregations, running youth events, and creating ministry resources. He transitioned in 2018 to full-time entrepreneurship. His company works to help dozens of individuals to start their own businesses.

Kymone is the host of the Ideas to Life podcast where business owners share their stories and the lessons learned along their journey. Also, alongside his teenage daughter, he hosts All Up in the Business, a show on YouTube that empowers teen entrepreneurs and their parents.

He is married to Kerine since November of 2000, and they are the proud parents of three teenagers - Jaden, Janiah, and Joelle.

For more information on and to connect with Kymone visit his website - www.ideastolife.me

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Growth Season engages Hosts and creators for The Success Journey Show. 
Ricky Venters and Marlon Madden join Season to dig into their "Journey" from friends to family men, business owners to content creators.  You can listen here and on any audio podcast platform, or watch our video format on
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Ricky Venters

Ricky is recognized as an Engineer of Impact. Defying the odds, completed his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has achieved his Professional Engineering License. During his tenure in STEM-related fields, Ricky recognized the increasing competitiveness in the industry and sought to become a source of inspiration and mentor to students and young professionals in STEM-related fields.
Ricky has provided business development resources and vendor management systems for Johns Hopkins University Facilities and Real Estate department. Where he managed an annual construction portfolio of 150 million dollars, ensuring disadvantaged minority and women-owned businesses were provided with opportunities. 

He currently works with Johns Hopkins to provide educational programming and mentorship opportunities for startups in the Baltimore area to help build the commercialization ecosystem. 

Ricky is the Author of two books, one of which is a best seller.

In his latest venture, Ricky has partnered with a team of baseball and softball hitting experts to create Hit Doctor MD. An online platform that provides baseball and softball hitting coaching as well as invents and develops hitting training products. 

He is Married to Nicole Venters and they have three boys. 

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Marlon Madden

Marlon was born on the sunny island of Jamaica and when he was five years old he moved to Canada.  After relocating to NY he realized his love for being an entrepreneur investing in his own Cab.

Marlon knew that life had more to offer. On November 12th, 2002 he joined the United States Marine Corps and has since been stationed in North California, Georgia, Florida, California. He is now an analyst in Washington DC at the Pentagon.

He has been deployed 5 times to different countries in the Middle East such as Oman, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Bahrain, and countless others. 

He has completed his bachelor's in business administration with a concentration in finance and an MBA with a concentration in management. He also started a Limited Liability company in 2006. Some of the business ventures that he has successfully pursued consist of a clothing store and also buying and selling homes. He has done upwards of 1.5 million dollars in real estate deals.

Marlon is married to Tamilla Madden and has four kids Jelani 19, Jahzara 16, Rashad 9, and Anaya 4.

Together they are the team behind "The Success Journey Show" which is a platform intended to share the behind the scene story of individuals' road to success. You will have the opportunity to learn how the 4 D’s,  Dreams, Drive, Discipline, and Diligence work together to transform your goals into reality. 

The Success Journey Show has been heard in 60+ Countries and 40 States and is available on all podcast listening platforms.  You can listen to their episodes, find out more, and check out their merch @
https://www.thesuccessjourneyshow.com/

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