Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette Beck

What does it look like when a little girl from the hills of West Virginia who couldn’t stand to see her grandmother step on an ant grows up to defend the most vulnerable among us? It looks exactly like Sue Chess — 24-year CEO of CareNet of the Treasure Coast.

In this deeply moving episode, Georgette sits down with Sue to talk about the life-saving work happening right here on Florida’s Treasure Coast — and ...

What do you do when everything you knew changes overnight? When the people you love most are suddenly gone — and you're left standing in the middle of a life you didn't choose?

Award-winning author and immersion journalist Lauren Kessler joins Georgette on the Junk to Jewels Podcast for one of the most tender, honest, and profoundly moving conversations we've ever had. Lauren's memoir, Everything Changes Everything: Love, Los...

What if the greatest art ever created was actually a love letter written directly to your soul? In this rich, soul-stirring conversation, Georgette Beck sits down with acclaimed author and theology professor Terry Glaspey — a man who has devoted his life to exploring what he beautifully calls the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and life.

Terry is the author of over a dozen books, including the beloved 75 Masterpiece...

What do a rare tumor, 150 job rejections, a 14-and-a-half-hour surgery, and a baby named Jehovah Heals have in common? They're all chapters in the remarkable story of today's guest, Kerry Santucci.

Kerry Santucci is a healthcare operations professional and values-driven problem solver with over 15 years of experience in healthcare management. Holding a Master of Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University, Kerry has spe...

What do a hammered dulcimer, aluminum wire sculptures, 33 jobs, and a hilarious collection of short stories have in common? They're all chapters in the wonderfully creative life of Doug Halper. In this episode, Georgette sits down with the multi-talented musician, visual artist, and author she met at the Sunshine State Book Festival — and the conversation is as entertaining as his book.

Doug, who also writes under the pen nam...

⚠️ LISTENER DISCLAIMER: This episode touches on sensitive topics including childhood trauma, abuse, and domestic violence. If children are nearby, please listen privately.

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In this deeply moving episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, host Georgette Beck sits down with Amber Jackson — Fort Pierce native, author, and survivor — for a raw and redemptive conversation about what it means to carry pain quietly...

What if the very act of sharing your story could be the thing that saves you — and someone else?

In this powerful episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck sits down with Jennifer Lee — author, podcast host, and survivor — for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, faith, and the transformative power of telling your truth.

Jennifer grew up in a small town in northern Michigan, a middle child wi...

What if conflict didn’t have to destroy your family, your business, or your peace of mind? In this powerful episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, host Georgette Beck sits down with Julie LaVan — attorney turned Certified Professional Mediator — whose own journey through a high-conflict divorce with a narcissist transformed her understanding of conflict, resolution, and healing.

Julie shares her remarkable story:...

In this final and deeply personal chapter of a three-part conversation, Georgette Beck welcomes back Melanie Ladouceur — entrepreneur, community leader, and owner of Bootlegger Event Services on Florida’s Treasure Coast — to wrap up her remarkable story with warmth, laughter, and real-talk wisdom.

After surviving six years of sex trafficking and escaping two toxic relationships, Melanie made a decision: she was d...

Warning: This episode contains honest discussion of sex trafficking, violence, and survival. It is shared with courage and hope, and it may be deeply needed by someone you know.

In Part 2 of our powerful 3-part series with Melanie Ladouceur, we pick up exactly where we left off — at the edge of a strip club in the middle of nowhere, where a 15-year-old girl stood realizing she had been led somewhere she never meant to go.

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In this powerful first episode of a three-part series, Georgette Beck sits down with

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What if your season of singleness isn't something to fix, but something to unleash? In this powerful conversation, Georgette sits down with USA Today bestselling author Bob Wheatley to explore his journey from professional baseball player to author and speaker who's helping single Christians find purpose and strength in their current season.

Bob shares his deeply personal story of surrender—when his baseb...

In this powerful episode, Georgette sits down with James R. Billig, a 36-year law enforcement veteran who has dedicated his life to protecting and serving others. James shares his remarkable journey from being recognized by Governor Jeb Bush as Florida's first Occupant Protection Officer to becoming CEO of BLUELINE Security Consulting Group and earning a 2019 U.S. Patent for his Active Shooter Alert System. With raw honesty, James ...

In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette sits down with her dear friend Caite Corrippo, a certified board-certified health and wellness coach and co-founder of Healthy and Vibrant. Caite shares her incredible transformation story—from struggling with 80 pounds of excess weight while climbing the corporate ladder as a CPA and executive, to reclaiming her health and helping thousands of women do the same.

Growing u...

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In this captivating episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Keren Kilgore - mastery of self coach, book publisher, and founder of Quantum Shift Media. For the past 30 years, Keren has worked with authors to write, publish, and market impactful books that make a difference in the world.

But Keren's journey to this calling is unlike any other. Growing up as the daughter of an international Bible teacher, she moved 52 tim...

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In this deeply inspiring episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Caryn Treister - Transformational Mindset Coach, NLP Master, Motivational Speaker, and creator of The Confidence Ignited Method. For over 30 years, Caryn has dedicated herself to empowering women, first in the wellness field through fitness and nutrition, and now as a coach helping women cultivate unshakable confidence, power, and purpose.

Caryn's journey...

In this deeply powerful and important episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Nancy Ferraro - Florida-based estate planning and probate attorney, author of the award-winning memoir "When the Bough Breaks," and fierce advocate for families with special needs children.

Nancy's journey is one of extraordinary courage. She and her then-husband adopted a boy named George from Romania, believing he was healthy. George arrived as what Nancy desc...

In this uplifting and inspiring episode, Georgette Beck welcomes Latin singer, entrepreneur, and creative powerhouse Tatiana Rodriguez to the Junk to Jewels Podcast. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tatiana has been singing since age 11, driven by a passion for music that was nurtured by her biggest supporter - her father, who also served as her music manager.

When her father passed away just before she graduated high school, Tatiana...

In this deeply moving and powerful episode, Georgette Beck welcomes her dear friend and former teaching colleague, Sandy Tuff-Galvin, author of "It Had to Happen: From Abuse to Freedom." Sandy's story is one of incredible resilience, faith, and God's relentless love through the darkest valleys.

Born in Germany on a military base to a father who served two tours in Vietnam, Sandy experienced a childhood filled with both love and cha...