Written from a quiet farmhouse in the South of France, Elicia Woodford’s memoir traces her transformational path through heartbreak, spiritual initiation, and profound self-inquiry. Her story moves from her city loft in Atlanta to a healing island in Thailand, directly to the Occupy Oakland protests, into the jungles and coast of Costa Rica, and ultimately to the calming lavender fields of Provence, each location serving as a portal into deeper layers of wisdom.

Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love will quickly find themselves captivated by this unflinchingly honest account of the author’s search for love on a global canvas, with perhaps an even deeper level of self-reflection leading to a profound sense of empowerment and the love of a lifetime.

Indeed, at its core, Free To Be Me is not “a romantic travelogue.” It is about coming home to oneself.

Sensory Detail, Symbolism, and Synchronicity

Throughout this remarkable memoir, readers encounter the signs and symbols that accompanied Elicia Woodford’s inner awakening: hummingbirds, doves, roses, eclipses, caves, dreams, visions, and the unshakable whispers of intuition. (Music lovers will also vibe with Elicia’s suggestions for their playlist – songs from artists ranging from Peter Gabriel to Sinead O’Connor.)

These moments are not presented as fantasy. Instead, they are grounded in the emotional reality of a brilliant woman finding the courage to listen deeply to her body, her inner child, and her soul. And, as they read about these signs, symbols, and lessons, readers will find themselves inspired to engage in their own uniquely personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

“Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about reclaiming what was always whole,” Elicia Woodford writes, offering both a personal revelation and a guiding principle of her work.

A Love Story Rooted in Destiny, Not Dependence

Amid the author’s journey emerges an unexpected love story, one that unfolds across continents and seems orchestrated by synchronicities too precise to ignore. Yet Elicia Woodford is clear: this love arrived not to rescue her, but to meet her at the level of wholeness she fought so hard to claim.

Following a series of profound insights, often learned through pain and vulnerability, the author ultimately connects finds her Great Love, Olivier, a process mirroring the truth that genuine connection becomes possible only after the inner child is heard, held, and healed.

A Guide for Readers Seeking Emotional Freedom

Offered not as a manual but like a revealing letter written by a longtime friend, Free To Be Me is deeply personal. The author’s intention is clear. Elicia Woodford wrote this extraordinary book for anyone longing to break free from old patterns of self-abandonment, emotional suppression, and inner conflict.

The memoir complements her larger body of work, which includes:

• The Core Emotional Healingâ Self-Study Course, guiding people to heal childhood wounds and build emotional support
• The True Essence Photography Program, where participants reconnect with and express their authentic selves
• The Resource Vibe Podcast, connecting listeners with master-level healers and spiritual resources across all disciplines

Collectively, these offerings reflect Elicia Woodford’s lifelong mission:
to nurture the wounded inner child and help others support themselves with courage, compassion, and emotional clarity.

For Readers Standing at the Threshold of Change

By the time the reader reaches the epilogue, where Elicia Woodford sits on her porch with her completed manuscript, surrounded by roses, doves, and her beloved dog River, the transformation is complete. The external journey across the globe mirrors the internal journey through grief, revelation, and rebirth.

“We must walk this path ourselves,” Elicia Woodford writes, “yet we are never truly alone.” At each step of of the journey, she honors the friends and spiritual advisors (spanning a wide range of disciplines), animals (especially her beloved dogs), and unseen forces (ever-present symbols like hummingbirds) that accompanied her.

Free To Be Me is a testament to what becomes possible when a woman stops silencing her truth and begins listening to the quiet, unshakeable wisdom within. It is also a reassuring message to her readers, that it is possible for all of us to attain the happiness we’ve always dreamed of.

About the Author

Elicia Woodford is a healer, teacher, and founder of Core Emotional Healingâ, with more than two decades of experience guiding others through emotional transformation. Known for her intuitive depth, compassionate presence, and the luminous clarity of her storytelling, she helps people reconnect with their inner child, express their authentic voice, and reclaim the parts of themselves long buried beneath trauma or self-doubt.

Her work spans memoir writing, emotional healing programs, photography-based personal development, and her Resource Vibe podcast, where she introduces listeners to the master-level spiritual resources that can help them transform their lives.

She lives in the South of France with her Great Love, Olivier, and her beloved dog River, wandering lavender fields, beaches, and vineyards, gathering simple moments like treasures.

For more information, visit:

www.eliciawoodford.com

Elicia Woodford is the author of Free To Be Me: A Memoir of Trauma,
Healing and Rebirth, a courageous and deeply personal memoir that
chronicles her journey through unhealthy relationships, deep inner healing,
and profound self-discovery. Through radical honesty, Elicia shares how
she learned to break destructive patterns, protect her inner child, and
recognize the signs life was offering her along the way.
Free To Be Me is both a powerful personal story and an invitation for
readers to reflect on their own lives, trust their inner guidance, and believe
that healing (and happiness) are possible. Please welcome, Elicia
Woodford.

3 KEY THEMES TO EMPHASIZE:
• Healing is possible for everyone. No one has to stay stuck in unhealthy
relationships, situations, or lifelong patterns.
• The importance of self-awareness and inner-child healing. Understanding
and protecting the inner child is essential to breaking destructive cycles.
• Alignment versus force. There is a meaningful difference between trying
to manifest outcomes and paying attention to the signs life offers.
• Learning to trust intuition and timing. Slowing down and listening often
reveals guidance that pushing forward can obscure.
• Openness with discernment. Exploring spiritual and healing modalities
while remaining honest about missteps and lessons learned.<b

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The Making of a Peace Activation – Rulers of the New Earth

Nyack, NY – [March 27, 2025] – The highly anticipated documentary POP NATION: Portal of Peace – The Making of a Peace Activation: Rulers of the New Earth will be showcased at the upcoming Nyack International Film Festival.

Seven nights of fun, thought-provoking and intriguing films.
The 12th Annual Nyack International Film Festival (NIFF) is a gold rated festival and biggest 7 day event in Rockland County. NIFF prides itself on bringing the village of Nyack one of the most eclectic collections of films ever seen in the area.
Produced by: Richard Quinn.

POP NATION
Nyack Int Film Featival
March 31, 2025
8:30 pm
HOTEL NYACK
Nyack NY!

This groundbreaking film, directed by Christine Marie, explores the power of peace activism through music, dance, and spiritual transformation, capturing the journey of global changemakers uniting to ignite a movement for peace and higher consciousness.

A Cinematic Journey of Transformation

Produced by Lakshmi Foundation (a 501(c)(3) under We, The World), in association with United World Pictures, POP NATION is an experiential documentary that immerses audiences in a high-vibrational activation process—blending music, dance, healing modalities, and storytelling to inspire collective transformation.

The film features an ensemble of visionary leaders, artists, and healers, including Paul Sladkus (Good News Broadcast), Rick Ulfik (We, The World), Andrew Kaen (ReAwakennd), Solo’s Beat, Yoco Yoshikawa, Priestess El Pelligrino(Age of New Beginnings), and many more. A highlight of the film is the performance of Rulers of the New Earth, a powerful anthem featuring Solo’s Beat, Christine Marie, Fantuzzi, and renowned tango dancers Karina Romero & Jorge Carmina. Dancers,  Priestess El Pellegrino, Diva Yoko Yoshikawa, Heidi McClure (aka Aza Prem Charu) and on Bongos the legendary FANTUZZI Luis.

Bringing Global Peace Activation to the Big Screen

With cinematography by Christine Marie, Andrew Kaen, Victor Thomas, and Olu Smith, and  Hubcast and narration by Christine Marie, the documentary transports viewers across filming locations in New York City, Long Island (Windows on the Lake), Orlando, Florida, Sierra Leone, and Brooklyn—each playing a vital role in the unfolding activation.

The film was made possible through the generous contributions of our friends and  sponsor / donations , including Terry and Margaret Russell + Family, Nyack Smoke Shop, WBAI & Kathryn Davis, Cafecito Break with Rosangel Perez, Fusion Salon, Valley Pizza, Beach Club Estate, Windows on the Lake, Age of New Beginnings, Anthony’s Live, and fiscal sponsor We, The World.

Nyack Film Festival Premiere & Media Opportunities

The film will be showcased at the Nyack International Film Festival as part of its mission to highlight visionary storytelling that uplifts humanity. Press, media, and community members are invited to attend and experience the powerful message of POP NATION.

For media inquiries, interviews, and press passes, please contact:
Christine Marie
Email:cm.0969@proton.me
Phone: 8457670571

About the Filmmakers

POP NATION: Portal of Peace is written and directed by Christine Marie and produced by Lakshmi Foundation in association with United World Pictures. Executive Producers include Christine Marie, William Augustoni, Terence Russell, and Kelly Wells Russell, with additional contributions from Planet Heart, We, The World, and Good News Broadcast.

Join the Movement

This is more than a film—it’s an activation. Join us at the Nyack Film Festival and become part of the movement to co-create a new paradigm of peace, love, and unity.

Nyack Int Film Featival
March 31, 2025
8:30 pm
HOTEL NYACK
Nyack NY!

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I have always said long Term thinking about our goals and relationships that require hard work are worth so much more than short term thinking relying on instant gratification. Build those goals and relationships with a sense of purpose and motivation and commitment that will ultimately make a long term impact.

Patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness.

T.H. Huxley
Nineteenth-century biologist T.H. Huxley wrote these words as a reminder that slow and steady always wins the race. Rather than relying on quick shortcuts, clever tricks, or corner-cutting, we should practice the virtues of patience and determination as we pursue our goals and dreams. Though the road may be longer, the journey will be that much sweeter when we find motivation in a sense of purpose and commitment and utilize the strength of the human will.

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The slogan? “Eat Well, Feel Wonderful “

“Eat Well, Feel Wonderful.” This is the core concept of the all-Apulian event that will take place in New York on November 15, 16, and 17 during the Italian Cuisine Week in the World, now in its eighth year. The three-day celebration is dedicated entirely to “Mangiare Bene e Sentirsi in Forma” “Eating well and Feeling great,” a simple yet impactful slogan that the Puglia Region and its Department of Agriculture are promoting abroad to emphasize how the excellent quality, combined with the sustainability of exported agri-food products, is a key point for personal wellbeing and, consequently, for society as a whole.

This theme of wellness is particularly poignant in America, especially in New York, where American and International consumers are continually searching for good products that can reduce diseases related to cholesterol, obesity, or hypertension and be the right ingredients for a lifestyle that promotes health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

Bringing together the “big names in Apulian food and wine” – Casillo Group, Gioiella, Frantoio Muraglia, Granoro, and the wines represented by the Puglia in Rosé association, including Vespa Vignaioli’s wines – American food bloggers and New York wellness experts will have the opportunity, during the three different events, to not only learn about the products of Apulian excellence but especially the characteristics that make these products highly digestible, healthy, and sustainable without compromising taste. In short, the secret of the New Sustainable Apulian Diet respecting tradition, innovation, and the United Nations Agenda 2030 goals on environment and sustainability.

Details of the 3 events

The first leg of this three-day event will see the Italian General Consulate at 690 Park Avenue host the opening conference. In addition to the host, General Consul Fabrizio Di Michele, who will welcome guests, attendees will include the Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Giovanni Mafodda, the Director of the Puglia Region’s Department of Agriculture, Gianluca Nardone, and the President of the CxRA Cuisine Experiences Restaurant Associates – Compass Group, Dean Martinus. Television journalist Francesca Di Matteo will moderate the panel discussion, which will be followed by a buffet where guests will have the opportunity to taste and experience the sustainable diet of Puglia, and its spirit of eating well and healthily. In the select choice of wines from the Puglia in Rosé association, the wines of Vespa Vignaioli’s Winery will stand out, cultivated with sustainable methods, preserving biodiversity, and reducing environmental impact.

The second leg, on November 16, features the MasterClass – Pizza Lab at San Matteo Pizzeria on the Upper East Side. The lab’s focus will be directly on the products and environmental consciousness in production practices: “Le Speciali” flour and semolina from Molino Casillo, which include the wheat germ and thus are highly digestible; Gioiella’s burrata, mozzarella and stracciatella with 100% Italian organic milk; Frantoio Muraglia’s EVO oil with its organoleptic qualities; and Granoro’s “glyphosate-free” pasta produced with 100% Apulian wheat.

The third and final leg takes place at the CxRA headquarters with an exclusive selection of guests and the involvement of the Beverage Manager of RA, a multinational catering services provider at prestigious locations like MoMA, the Morgan Library, the Guggenheim, and New York’s Lincoln Center. Here, among industry experts, four Italian chefs will perform in a live lab to impart to 15 American executive chefs the philosophies and techniques of sustainable Apulian cooking, thus promoting tradition, innovation, and culinary sustainability.

RITORNA LA SETTIMANA DELLA CUCINA ITALIANA NEL MONDO

E LA PUGLIA DIVENTA PROTAGONISTA ASSOLUTA DELLA BIG APPLE

Grazie all’Associazione Puglia in Rosé in collaborazione con la Regione Puglia, a New York si attende una maratona di tre giorni per promuovere qualità e sostenibilità dei prodotti pugliesi.

Lo slogan? “Eat Well, Feel Wonderful”

­­­“Eat Well, Feel Wonderful”. E’ questo il core concept della manifestazione tutta pugliese che si svolgerà a New York il 15, 16 e 17 novembre durante la Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo, giunta alla sua VIII edizione. Una tre giorni dedicata interamente al “Mangiare bene e Sentirsi in forma”, uno slogan semplice e d’effetto che la regione Puglia con il suo Assessorato all’Agricoltura sta promuovendo all’estero per sottolineare come l’eccellente qualità, unita alla sostenibilità dei prodotti agroalimentari esportati, sia un punto chiave per il benessere della persona e, di conseguenza, dell’intera società.

Argomento questo del wellness particolarmente sensibile in America, in particolar modo a New York, dove i consumatori americani e internazionali sono alla continua ricerca di prodotti buoni che possano ridurre le malattie legate al colesterolo, all’obesità o all’ipertensione ed essere gli ingredienti giusti per una vita all’insegna della salute, del benessere e della sostenibilità.

Mettendo insieme i “big del food e del wine pugliese” – Casillo Group, Gioiella, Frantoio Muraglia, Granoro, e i vini rappresentati dall’Associazione Puglia in Rosè tra cui i vini di Vespa Vignaioli – i food blogger americani e gli esperti del wellness newyorkese potranno conoscere, durante i tre diversi appuntamenti, non solo i prodotti dell’eccellenza pugliese, ma soprattutto le caratteristiche che rendono questi prodotti altamente digeribili, salutari e sostenibili senza comprometterne il gusto. In poche parole il segreto della Nuova Dieta Sostenibile Pugliese nel rispetto della tradizione, dell’innovazione e dei goal dell’Agenda 2030 delle Nazioni Unite in tema di ambiente e di sostenibilità.

Dettagli dei 3 eventi

La prima tappa di questa tre-giorni vedrà la sede del Consolato Generale d’Italia, al 690 di Park Avenue, ospitare la conferenza di inaugurazione. Presenti, oltre al padrone di casa, il Console Generale Fabrizio Di Michele che darà il benvenuto, anche il Direttore dell’Italian Trade Agency (ICE) Giovanni Mafodda, il Direttore dell’Assessorato all’Agricoltura della Regione Puglia, Gianluca Nardone, e il Presidente del gruppo CxRA Cuisine Experiences Restaurant Associates – Compass Group, Dean Martinus. A moderare la tavola rotonda, la giornalista televisiva Francesca Di Matteo. Seguirà un buffet dove la nuova dieta sostenibile della Puglia darà prova di se stessa agli invitati, all’insegna del mangiare bene e sano. Nella scelta selezionata dei vini dell’associazione Puglia in Rosé, di grande spicco, i vini della Cantina Vespa Vignaioli i cui vigneti sono coltivati con metodi sostenibili, preservando la biodiversità e riducendo l’impatto ambientale.

Seconda tappa, il 16 novembre, con la MasterClass – Pizza Lab nella pizzeria San Matteo nell’Upper East Side. Al centro del laboratorio direttamente i prodotti e la coscienza ambientale nelle pratiche di produzione: “Le Speciali” ossia la farina e la semola di Molino Casillo, che incorporano il germe di grano e quindi altamente digeribili; la burrata, la mozzarella e la stracciatella di Gioiella con latte 100% italiano bio; l’olio EVO di Frantoio Muraglia con le sue qualità organolettiche; la pasta di Granoro “senza glifosfato” prodotta con il grano 100% pugliese.

Terza e ultima tappa, nella sede centrale di CxRA con una selezione esclusiva degli ospiti e il coinvolgimento di Beverage Manager di RA, multinazionale che fornisce servizi di catering in prestigiose location come il MoMA, la Morgan Library, il Guggenheim e il Lincoln Center di New York. Qui tra gli esperti del settore, quattro chef italiani si esibiranno in un laboratorio live per trasmettere a 15 executive chef americani le filosofie e le tecniche della cucina sostenibile pugliese promuovendo cosí tradizione, innovazione e sostenibilità culinariana.

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Just as these Adult Elephants surround their vulnerable young, to protect them from predators, we too often come across situations where our colleagues/loved ones face challenges or find themselves at the brink of potential harm – be it in the form of STRESS, BURNOUT, or dealing with DIFFICULT situations!

Let’s consciously harness this instinct and be vigilant to others’ need for support, protection and compassion as we journey through our week!

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