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On this episode of "The Box Factor" I sit down for an in-depth and honest discussion with Vladyslav Solodovnyk about the current state of Ukraine as well as other aspects of Ukraine's ongoing battle for freedom and protection of democracy, not only in Ukraine but across the World!

Vlad Solodovnyk is an American-educated Ukrainian living in Kyiv since 2010 and is staying in his home in downtown Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February, 24th, 2022. Vlad shares insights from inside Ukraine and discusses ways that people in the US can get involved in helping a European democracy win the war of survival and independence.

Through Out this podcast we discussed many different topics, some examples are:

The perspective of Ukrainians living on the Frontline

Why should America & Europe care about this war and its outcome?

How can Ukraine win this war?

How can Americans help Ukraine achieve Victory?

Provided below is a list of verified websites and avenues to contribute to Ukraine:

-National Bank of Ukraine - assistance to Ukraine's Armed Forces: lnkd.in/dNtpafFf

-Razom for Ukraine: a leading civil society organization engaged in extensive humanitarian, logistics, and civic efforts. https://razomforukraine.org/

  • The Hospitaliers - a volunteer field medics battalion: lnkd.in/evR63uNk

  • Local Journalism. The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s top English-language media reporting on the conflict. kyivindependent.com

-Volunteer (including remotely) with RAZOM for Ukraine. A wide range of other skills are needed. https://lnkd.in/e-KthwfB

Send aid directly or travel to Poland to volunteer. Ukrainian businessmen opened a warehouse in Poland to which one can send any cargo to help Ukraine. This site provides info on how to send humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. https://helpukraine.center/

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On this episode of "The Box Factor" I sit down for an in-depth and honest discussion with Vladyslav Solodovnyk about the current state of Ukraine as well as other aspects of Ukraine's ongoing battle for freedom and protection of democracy, not only in Ukraine but across the World!

Vlad Solodovnyk is an American-educated Ukrainian living in Kyiv since 2010 and is staying in his home in downtown Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February, 24th, 2022. Vlad shares insights from inside Ukraine and discusses ways that people in the US can get involved in helping a European democracy win the war of survival and independence.

Through Out this podcast we discussed many different topics, some examples are:

The perspective of Ukrainians living on the Frontline

Why should America & Europe care about this war and its outcome?

How can Ukraine win this war?

How can Americans help Ukraine achieve Victory?

Provided below is a list of verified websites and avenues to contribute to Ukraine:

-National Bank of Ukraine - assistance to Ukraine's Armed Forces: lnkd.in/dNtpafFf

-Razom for Ukraine: a leading civil society organization engaged in extensive humanitarian, logistics, and civic efforts. https://razomforukraine.org/

  • The Hospitaliers - a volunteer field medics battalion: lnkd.in/evR63uNk

  • Local Journalism. The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s top English-language media reporting on the conflict. kyivindependent.com

-Volunteer (including remotely) with RAZOM for Ukraine. A wide range of other skills are needed. https://lnkd.in/e-KthwfB

Send aid directly or travel to Poland to volunteer. Ukrainian businessmen opened a warehouse in Poland to which one can send any cargo to help Ukraine. This site provides info on how to send humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. https://helpukraine.center/

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I made this episode for my Birth-Place of Ukraine...I love my country as much as anything in my life..

I hope when you listen to this Episode hopefully it makes you love Ukraine!

Topics Covered:

Where and Why is Ukraine Important?

Why did Putin choose this war?

How has Joesph Stalin impacted Ukraine..even today?

Plus More!

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I made this episode for my Birth-Place of Ukraine...I love my country as much as anything in my life..

I hope when you listen to this Episode hopefully it makes you love Ukraine!

Topics Covered:

Where and Why is Ukraine Important?

Why did Putin choose this war?

How has Joesph Stalin impacted Ukraine..even today?

Plus More!

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In this episode i talk with special guest Tracy Rendon about:

The concept of adoption

How adoption has affected us 

How we learn from adoption

and So much more!

Please leave a review for the show your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I continue the new Q&A segment "3K Q&A".

The "3K Q&A" allows y'all an inside look at my personality and thought process as I begin to answer the 3,000 random questions about myself, my response to situations and so much more!

The questions vary greatly between in-depth and thoughtful to light-hearted and fun!

In episode #2 I answer questions regarding:

Would you join a revolution?

What are you worried will change you?

Have you ever sleepwalked?

Describe your ideal Dinner, including location, company, attire, etc.

What moment in history helped shape your life?

Plus five more questions!!

A new "3K Q&A" episode will be released every Monday and Friday of each week until ALL 3,000 questions have been answered!

Thank you so much for your support, and please leave a like and review for "The Box Factor" on your podcast provider!

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I continue the new Q&A segment "3K Q&A".

The "3K Q&A" allows y'all an inside look at my personality and thought process as I begin to answer the 3,000 random questions about myself, my response to situations and so much more!

The questions vary greatly between in-depth and thoughtful to light-hearted and fun!

In episode #2 I answer questions regarding:

Would you join a revolution?

What are you worried will change you?

Have you ever sleepwalked?

Describe your ideal Dinner, including location, company, attire, etc.

What moment in history helped shape your life?

Plus five more questions!!

A new "3K Q&A" episode will be released every Monday and Friday of each week until ALL 3,000 questions have been answered!

Thank you so much for your support, and please leave a like and review for "The Box Factor" on your podcast provider!

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I begin the new Q&A segment "3K Q&A".

The "3K Q&A" allows y'all an inside look at my personality and thought process as I begin to answer the 3,000 random questions about myself, my response to situations and so much more!

The questions vary greatly between in-depth and thoughtful to light-hearted and fun!

In episode #1 I answer questions regarding:

Personal validation

My survival chances in an apocalypse

My sense of being robbed in life and where that occurs

My favorite way to meditate

A new "3K Q&A" episode will be released every Monday and Friday of each week until ALL 3,000 questions have been answered!

Thank you so much for your support, and please leave a like and review for "The Box Factor" on your podcast provider!

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I begin the new Q&A segment "3K Q&A". 

The "3K Q&A" allows y'all an inside look at my personality and thought process as I begin to answer the 3,000 random questions about myself, my response to situations and so much more!

The questions vary greatly between in-depth and thoughtful to light-hearted and fun!

In episode #1 I answer questions regarding:

Personal validation

My survival chances in an apocalypse

My sense of being robbed in life and where that occurs

My favorite way to meditate

A new "3K Q&A" episode will be released every Monday and Friday of each week until ALL 3,000 questions have been answered!

Thank you so much for your support, and please leave a like and review for "The Box Factor" on your podcast provider! 

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I take time to discuss a well-known but rarely talked about subject..that is "Pursuing perfection.

I discuss:

What it means to pursue perfection

Whether or not pursuing perfection be a negative aspect in your life

The Journey vs The Destination

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this podcast! Please feel free to leave a review on your podcast provider as it can only help the show to grow and bring more great content in the future.

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On this episode of "The Box Factor," I take time to discuss a well-known but rarely talked about subject..that is "Pursuing perfection.

I discuss:

What it means to pursue perfection

Whether or not pursuing perfection be a negative aspect in your life

The Journey vs The Destination

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this podcast! Please feel free to leave a review on your podcast provider as it can only help the show to grow and bring more great content in the future.

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On this episode of "The Box Factor" I talk about Facing the Future; what that means and the ways I go about doing just that!

I discuss:

How I deal with questioning myself and my choices

Understanding you can only control so much of your future

Realizing there is always room to grow

How I handle what life throws at me

and so much more!

As always I genuinely appreciate the support and I would also greatly appreciate a rating and review on your podcast provider!

Enjoy!

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On this episode of "The Box Factor" I talk about Facing the Future;  what that means and the ways I go about doing just that!

I discuss:

How I deal with questioning myself and my choices

Understanding you can only control so much of your future

Realizing there is always room to grow

How I handle what life throws at me

and so much more!

As always I genuinely appreciate the support and I would also greatly appreciate a rating and review on your podcast provider!

Enjoy!

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On This episode of "The Box Factor" I am joined by two amazing guest.. Mrs. Dana Kramer and her son Levi! Despite Levi living with Cerebal Palsy he still maintains an extremely positive perspective on life and all the challenges that come his way!

During this episode we discuss:

What the words "Cerebal Palsy" means to both of them

What a daily routine looks like for them

His hobbies and ambitions for his life

The outlook of his diagnosis as he gets older

How relationships and social experiences have been affected by Cerebal Palsy

And so much more!!

As always thank you so much for taking the time to listen and it would be greatly appreciated if you would leave a review on your podcast provider!

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On This episode of "The Box Factor" I am joined by two amazing guest.. Mrs. Dana Kramer and her son Levi! Despite Levi living with Cerebal Palsy he still maintains an extremely positive perspective on life and all the challenges that come his way!

During this episode we discuss:

What the words "Cerebal Palsy" means to both of them

What a daily routine looks like for them

His hobbies and ambitions for his life 

The outlook of his diagnosis as he gets older 

How relationships and social experiences have been affected by Cerebal Palsy

And so much more!!

As always thank you so much for taking the time to listen and it would be greatly appreciated if you would leave a review on your podcast provider!

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On this episode I am joined by special guest Elizabeth Tikoyan. Elizabeth is the creator and co-founder of the app Riley. Riley is an app that connects people from all over the world with medical mental or physical issues in order to provide a way for people with similar issues to connect and converse!

We talk about:

What does the word difference mean to you

How do your differences impact your life m

How do you defy your differences that you go through

How do you see society accepting or rejecting people that have differences

And so much more!

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and please leave a review of the show on your podcast provider!

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On this episode I am joined by special guest Elizabeth Tikoyan. Elizabeth is the creator and co-founder of the app Riley. Riley is an app that connects people from all over the world with medical mental or physical issues in order to provide a way for people with similar issues to connect and converse!

We talk about:

What does the word difference mean to you

How do your differences impact your life m

How do you defy your differences that you go through

How do you see society accepting or rejecting people that have differences

And so much more!

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and please leave a review of the show on your podcast provider!

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Happy birthday mama I celebrate you the best way I know how!

I hope you guys enjoy a walk down memory lane with me as I talk about my mom and the role she played in my life!

Please leave a review of the podcast on your podcast provider...I greatly appreciate it!

Enjoy and remember to never take anything for granted...

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Happy birthday mama I celebrate you the best way I know how! 

I hope you guys enjoy a walk down memory lane with me as I talk about my mom and the role she played in my life!

Please leave a review of the podcast on your podcast provider...I greatly appreciate it!

Enjoy and remember to never take anything for granted...

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On this episode of The Box Factor I take a deep look into something that we almost never look away from..Social Media. During this episode I discuss:

How social media can impact your career

How social media can impact your relationships

How we can utilize social media for our own good along with others as well

and so much more!!

As always thank you for taking the time to listen and be on the lookout for more great content coming soon!!

Please feel free to leave a review of the episode and show in general on your podcast provider, it would be greatly appreciated!

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On this episode of The Box Factor I take a  deep look into something that we almost never look away from..Social Media. During this episode I discuss:

How social media can impact your career

How social media can impact your relationships 

How we can utilize social media for our own good along with others as well

and so much more!!

As always thank you for taking the time to listen and be on the lookout for more great content coming soon!!

Please feel free to leave a review of the episode and show in general on your podcast provider, it would be greatly appreciated!

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In this episode i talk with special guest Tracy Rendon about:

The concept of adoption

How adoption has affected us

How we learn from adoption

and So much more!

Please leave a review for the show your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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In this episode I talk about:

What depression is

How you know when you have depression

How to fight depression

and so much more!

Thank you for taking the time to listen!

Ill be leaving my email for anyone who wants to contact me with questions.

theboxfactor42@gmail.com

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In this episode I talk about:

What depression is 

How you know when you have depression 

How to fight depression 

and so much more!

Thank you for taking the time to listen!

Ill be leaving my email for anyone who wants to contact me with questions.

theboxfactor42@gmail.com

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In this episode I talk with special guest Jae puente and discuss the importance of motivation and what means to us in general and on a personal basis!

We discuss:

What motivation means to us

Our favorite types of motivation

When motivation helped us the most

And so much more!!

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This episode is just a quick introduction to all the listeners and it also touches on future topics for the show and the Covid-19 Pandemic

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In this episode I talk with special guest Jae puente and discuss the importance of motivation and what means to us in general and on a personal basis!

We discuss: 

What motivation means to us

Our favorite types of motivation

When motivation helped us the most

And so much more!!

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This episode is just a quick introduction to all the listeners and it also touches on future topics for the show and the Covid-19 Pandemic