Welcome to another inspiring episode of It's a Rap with Rap, where host Ron Rappaport brings you stories of overcomers and insights for better living. In this episode, we meet Gina Economopoulos, an extraordinary woman whose life is a testament to resilience and redemption. Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Gina's journey is one marked by overcoming physical challenges, embarking on a spiritual journey, and finding purpose through faith and sobriety.

Gina shares her remarkable transformation from bartending in Pennsylvania to living as a nun for 12 years, and eventually becoming a speaker, advocate, and author. In her compelling memoir, "Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk," Gina chronicles her path from despair to hope, navigating tumultuous relationships and alcoholism along the way.

Join us as Gina candidly discusses her struggles, spiritual awakening, and her ongoing commitment to help others as an end-of-life doula and advocate. Her story offers practical advice, hope, and a testament to the power of faith and determination in overcoming the darkest moments of life.

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Meet Jennifer Lee, a survivor of dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction and stalking.

Jen is the author of her memoir "Why I Survived", a podcaster of her show titled "I Need Blue" and is a speaker before local groups nonprofits and national organizations to fulfill her passion and purpose to help trauma survivors feel that they belong, are loved, understood and empowered.

Jen is with us on the podcast to reach out to those who have experienced a traumatic event and share and expose the realities of people's experiences.

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Host Ron Rapaport has the privilege of interviewing 15-year-old Cole Baughman, the unofficial 16th man on the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team and an overcomer of a rare genetic disorder Stickler Syndrome that affects connective tissues.

Cole and his mother and father join Cole and Ron to tell us about the signs and symptoms of Stickler Syndrome, its treatment, the restrictions it entails to those who have it and Cole's involvement in Team Impact, and his advocacy work regarding Stickler Syndrome.

Cole discusses his role as the unofficial 16th man on the basketball team, and his ability to inspire others to pursue their own hopes and dreams despite barriers placed in front of them and to never give up.

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