In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope sits down with Elee Joven—Cultural Intelligence Speaker, mentor, and advocate for global citizens. Elee’s story spans Guam, the Philippines, and 29 countries, giving her a rare lens on resilience, belonging, and what it takes to thrive across cultures

We unpack how cultural intelligence (CQ) empowers immigrants, minorities, global professionals, and anyone navigating multicultural spaces. From reinvention to leadership, Elee breaks down practical tools for building confidence, owning your story, and turning cultural differences into strengths.

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If you’re interested in personal growth, global perspectives, diversity, leadership, reinvention, immigrant stories, or life abroad, this episode is for you.

Topics in this episode:

– Cultural intelligence (CQ) explained

– Thriving as an immigrant or global citizen

– Resilience, reinvention, and belonging

– Leadership and confidence across cultures

– The power of storytelling and representation

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This week on Gums & Gossip, I’m joined by Gabrielle Grandell, a Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach who helps people heal from the inside out. We dive into the surprising connection between gut health and dental health, why the holidays can throw both out of balance, and how to support your body without giving up joy.

You’ll hear simple gut-friendly tools, dental wellness tips, and real talk about navigating sugar, stress, and celebrations. If you’re interested in functional medicine, microbiome health, oral health, or holiday nutrition, this episode will give you hope—and a few laughs along the way.

Tune in, breathe, and let your gut and gums relax.

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This Veterans Day, Hope welcomes a former U.S. Army Military Police Officer who served around the world — Germany, Afghanistan, and major U.S. installations. Meet Chad Nunes...His story moves from joining the Army in 2009, to living overseas in Hohenfels and Wiesbaden, to deploying to Afghanistan in 2012, to transitioning out of active duty in 2017.

You’ll hear:

• Real experiences from life as an MP

• What it was like serving in Germany with and without family

• Deployment memories from Operation Enduring Freedom

• A funny story about missing dental appointments and getting escorted

• Why dental readiness matters more than most people realize

• The dedication of military dental teams

• Reflections on Veterans Day and life after service

It’s a heartfelt, honest look at military service and the people who keep our communities strong — on and off duty.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy veteran stories, military life, Army interviews, Veterans Day content, military family life, and dental care in the service.

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