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This episode contains sensitive content, including references to sexual violence and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

👣 This week’s guest, Tam Lawrence, has lived through unimaginable darkness—but her story doesn’t end there. Raped at 14 and put in a cage for two years at the age of 17, Tam's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. Today, she stands as a powerful voice in media, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Her spirit is unbreakable, her voice unwavering, and her story—one of unmaking and remaking—is unforgettable.

The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated multiple businesses for over three decades. Refusing to let corporate America define her path, she carved out her own destiny—becoming a celebrated entrepreneur, author, media mogul, and activist.

From a degree in Human Services to a BA in Communication and Psychology at Marquette, and later a Master’s in Journalism from Kent University, Tam’s academic achievements are just the beginning. She toured the world as a stand-up comic, appeared on BET Comic View, and shared stages with Jamie Foxx and Sommore.

Tam founded Exposure Magazine, Exposure Plus TV, and Keynote Magazine, and formed the Urban Media Union to amplify the voices of underrepresented individuals in media. Her career also includes work as a Wisconsin State Lobbyist fighting for vulnerable aging populations.

But beyond titles and accolades, Tam is a mother, a survivor, and a fierce advocate for change—proof that even the most unmade stories can be rewritten into ones of impact and empowerment.

🔗 Connect with Tam Lawrence:
Website: https://www.exposure-magazine.com
Instagram: @iamtamlawrence
YouTube: @ExposurePlusTV

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🎙 Red, White, and Unmade 🇺🇸

🧩 Season Theme: Unmade
In a world where life often feels like an unmade bed—chaotic 🌀, imperfect 🧺, and in need of care 💔—we explore the beauty and power of restoration ✨. This season, we spotlight stories of people who are remaking what was once broken, messy, or incomplete 🛠️.

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Throughout history, some of the most remarkable Americans—people like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and even the Founding Fathers—looked at the messiness of this nation 🇺🇸 and said, "Enough." They didn’t run from the chaos—they reshaped it 🔥.

This week, we welcome someone with that same kind of conviction: David Pasqualone 🙌. A born-again believer ✝️, father of two 👨‍👧‍👦, marketing guru 💼, and host of The Remarkable People Podcast 🎧, David has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations break free from confusion and move toward clarity, purpose, and impact 💡. In this special 4th of July episode 🎆, David joins us to explore the idea of freedom in a fractured nation—and he doesn’t shy away from answering the big question: “What would you change about the United States of America?” 🗽

💡 Episode Highlights:

🇺🇸 Why David believes messiness is part of the American DNA

📜 Reflecting on the Founding Fathers’ response to chaos and oppression

🔍 How David thinks the USA can get “remade” through purpose and vision

❓ The one thing David would change about America if he could

🔥 A powerful reminder that freedom isn't free—it’s forged in fire and refined in truth

💪 Encouragement to lead by example in a world desperate for leadership

🔗 Connect with David Pasqualone:
🌐 Website: https://davidpasqualone.com
🐦 X (Twitter): @davepasqualone
🎙️ Podcast: The Remarkable People Podcast

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🧩 Season Theme: Unmade
Much like an unmade bed can be straightened, so too can the messy and painful parts of our lives be reshaped, redefined, and ultimately redeemed. Unmade is about the journey of becoming, again and again.

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What do you do when you're in a place so dark, you can’t see the light—or even remember what light feels like? This week’s guest, Carolyn Sophia Skowron, brings us into her raw, real, and redemptive story of navigating life with Nonverbal Learning Disability, depression, and anxiety. From childhood bullying to relentless self-doubt and anxiety, Carolyn often felt invisible and unworthy. She grew up believing she was broken—until she started to rebuild.

One moment stands out in her story: the day of a hit-and-run car accident. At the very last second, just before impact, Carolyn reached for her seatbelt and buckled it—an act that quite literally saved her life. That moment became more than just physical survival; it symbolized a turning point. It was as if something deep inside her said, You still matter. You’re still worth saving. That split-second decision became the spark that led her on a path to discovering her unbreakable light—a strength that had always been there, waiting to be seen.

💡 Episode Highlights:

Carolyn’s experience growing up feeling like an outsider

Her diagnosis of Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and what it revealed

The mental toll of bullying, isolation, and internalized self-hate

The hit-and-run accident—and how reaching for her seatbelt became a defining moment

The journey from self-doubt to self-awareness

How therapy, mindfulness, and inner work transformed her foundation

The power of choosing resilience, even in the darkest of places

🔗 Connect with Carolyn Sophia Skowron:
Website: www.carolynsophia.com
Instagram: @carolynsophiaaa

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