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ATLANTA, GA - Nicole Smart is a life transformational coach with a blended methodology that enables people to unlock their protentional and become true architects of their futures. She stresses that once we achieve inner healing and become a whole being, we can experience the best version of ourselves—at work, in relationships, and more. Nicole operates under the trade name Rejuvenate Your Mind. She says the name connotes starting fresh and also stresses how often our body and brain cells are shifting and renewing. Humans can maintain a state of constant and positive growth if they have the right guide. One step of that guidance is embracing vulnerability. In the same way that we focus on strengthening certain muscles at the gym, coaching helps us see a weak point from our past and how to build forward from that painful occurrence. She provides a judgement-free zone where clients can explore and take the journey to self-improvement and more empowering choices. Nicole tells everyone: I accept you for who you are. I meet you where you are at. I've been through trauma myself and I understand. Trust me and be open to learning. She notes that music and talking to others about her own pain were the beginning of her personal change. Nicole's transformative approach empowers her clients to heal from past wounds, love themselves unconditionally, embrace vulnerability, tap into their inherent strengths, and cultivate unshakable self-esteem. Her coaching philosophy centers on living authentically to achieve profound goals. Nicole's teachings shed light on the inherent power of self-love as the foundation of all meaningful connections. For more information about Nicole and her work please visit: www.rejuvenateyourmind.org

Easton, PA - After almost a decade of enduring the challenges of private practice—including pre-authorization hassles, insurance complications, and overhead costs—Dr. Chukwudi Ogbolu discovered a niche solution that significantly enhances the quality of care for the geriatric population. In his role as Medical Director and attending physician at a local nursing facility, Dr. Ogbolu is happy with the percentages, offering 60% skilled nursing and 40% long-term care. Dr. Ogbolu's transition from private practice to a nursing home setting has been transformative. On the skilled nursing side, there's high patient turnover, which brings in diverse cases and keeps the work environment dynamic. Conversely, the long-term care side allows Dr. Ogbolu to build lasting relationships with his patients, akin to his experience in private practice. This dual approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive, individualized care. ?Compared to private practice, the facility provides the office space, staff, medication, and testing,? Dr. Ogbolu shares. ?It also reduced my practice overhead, in addition to making to making my revenue more predictable.? Dr. Ogbolu is part of a shifting trend in nursing homes, where having attending physicians on staff is becoming the norm. ?In the past, nursing homes did not have medical doctors on staff. Today, patients arrive with an average of 27 medications. For example, a patient wit a knee injury will need physical therapy. We can't do physical therapy until the patient is medically stable. Having an attending physician is increasingly a necessity,? Dr. Ogbolu notes. For more information about Dr. Ogbolu, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chudi-ogbolu-ab7bba68

Sanger, CA - An echo of simpler times resonates through the songs, poems, and life of Lucinda Kay Boragno, a multi-faceted entertainer passionately dedicated to preserving the rich cultural tapestry of the San Joaquin Valley. Co-founder of California Cowgirls Unlimited, alongside her best friend the late Gail Jensen Carradine, Lucinda has been at the forefront of celebrating, documenting, and sharing the vibrant heritage of rural California since 2004. Lucinda's work reflects a deep connection to her upbringing as a farm kid in the Central Valley. Her diverse roles as a farmer, author, poet, educator, and songwriter are all interwoven with the nostalgia and authenticity of family farm life. ?At one time, and hopefully still,? she reflects, ?this area of California fed the nation. Plums, fresh fruit, raisins, wine. Before Napa's rise to fame, our valley was the cradle of America's wine and champagne.? Lucinda recounts the sensory experiences of her youth: the aroma of ripening fruit in the summer air, the coolness of ditch water nourishing the land, and the poignant scent of tomatoes and drying raisins. To Lucinda, these are not just personal memories but a collective heritage worth preserving. Lucinda Kay Boragno is an entertainer based in the Central Valley of California. With a rich background as a farmer, author, educator, poet, and songwriter, she co-founded California Cowgirls Unlimited in 2004. Lucinda is dedicated to preserving the memories and heritage of rural California through her creative endeavors. For more information about Lucinda Kay Boragno, please visit http://www.lucindaboragno.com/