\xa0The old Russian proverb, \u201cTell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are\u201d still stands true. We are thrilled to bring our personal friend and community powerhouse, Vanessa Seltzer, on the show today. This episode is fun and giddy and comforting like a warm blanket as Vanessa shares about the loves in her life \u2013 her family and her avocation in the non-profit sector. Her pearls of wisdom feel familiar and yet as if we are hearing them for the first time. She relishes in the purity of happiness and it is contagious. Enjoy!\xa0
Vanessa Seltzer, a New Jersey native made South Florida her home over 16 years ago. She has a passion for serving this community and has built her 12-year career around connecting the community to philanthropy. She currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy for ARC Broward and is responsible for driving individual and corporate giving initiatives to support the nonprofit\u2019s mission. For 66 years Arc Broward has worked with the community to change how people with disabilities are embraced and included.\xa0
Vanessa is currently the president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals\u2019 Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter. She has served on several boards including the Elite Foundation which supports survivors of human trafficking. She was named one of the co-chairs of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Women\u2019s Council \u201cExcuse Me That\u2019s My Seat\u201d conference and is the incoming Chair of the Women\u2019s Council\u2019s board. She also serves as co-chair for the Nonprofit Executive Alliance of Broward\u2019s Development Professionals group.\xa0
A nature enthusiast, Vanessa and her husband, Sean, enjoy vacationing in Puerto Rico and Islamorada, FL where the couple were engaged and married. The couple\u2019s four-year-old son, Cole, and baby sister, Aubrey, also enjoy the couple\u2019s outdoor excursions.
\xa0Handles: Arc Broward on Instagram and Facebook
Vanessa Seltzer on Linkedin\xa0
Co-host Graciela,is a published, award-winning and professionally certified portrait photographer specializing in Boudoir and Personal Branding. She create portraits of who you are and not just what you look like so that you can become who you\u2019ve always been.
Website:\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 www.gracielavaldes.com
Instagram: \xa0 https://www.instagram.com/gracielavaldesphotography/
Linked In:\xa0 \xa0 \xa0https://www.linkedin.com/in/graciela-valdes/
Facebook:\xa0 \xa0 https://www.facebook.com/gracielavaldesfineartphotography\xa0
Co-host Julietta, the Magical PT is the owner and founder of Body and Soul PT, as well as Soul Candy: intuitive, hand-made and one-of-a-kind jewelry and artwork. She supports people in finding the magic within themselves, creating balance in their body and soul.\xa0
Websites: \xa0 https://bodyands
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Voices of The Goddess with Julietta & Graciela is a podcast where we Empower, Inspire, and Uplift women to be the goddesses they truly are.
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Julietta & Graciela