BE'OF Magazine May 2022 Issue

MAY 2022 -SUMMER ISSUE

BE'OF MAGAZINE

New Life, New Hope, New Dreams

WELCOMING OUR NEW
SPIRITUAL COLUMNIST

SHERISE WHITE

Copyright ©2022 All rights reserved.



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RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY

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AUTHOR.

CONTENTS 33 IN REMEBERANCE - MEMORIAL
Joe Edwards jr.
4 CONTRIBUTORS
May 2022 Summer Issue 1934 - 2004 RIP

BE'OF Magazine Spotlights 36 ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
Julie Ann Guthrie-Smulson
5 WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY Author, Spiritual Healer,
Teacher & Podcaster
ABOUT THE NEWNESS OF
LIFE? ZenBuzzys' & Spiritual Alchemy
Romans 6:4 Energy Transfigurations Podcast

7-9 EDITOR'S NOTE 38 COMING SOON TO AMAZON
On Stillness & Meditation Teresa Hawley Howard

~Sharon Gulley A WOM Publication

10 POETRY CORNER SPOTLIGHT 40 BE'OF MAGAZINE SUPPORTS
Natshia Hagans Small Business & Non-Profits
Leslie Gang
BE'OF Magazine & Podcast
~BE'OF Magazine Presents
44 SUMMER RECIPES
14 MAY IS LUPUS Afforable Meal Ideas
AWARENESS MONTH
BE'OF Magazine
15 SPIRITUAL COLUMNIST
Sherise White 52 POETRY BY
Sharon Gulley
BE'OF Magazine Contributor
BE'OF Magazine Founder
26 INSPIRING WOMEN -
ODESSA ANNATINAQUE 56 FAITH & BUSINESS ARTICLE
YOUNG SPOTLIGHT Sharon Gulley

27 BE'OF PODCAST INTERVIEW BE'OF Magazine Founder
WITH SHERRY WURGLER
56 KID'S CORNER SPOTLIGHT
BE'OF Podcast Presentation Leslie Gang
Misha Narducci
30 ARTICLE SPOTLINGHT ON
Teresa Hawley Howard Hindi's Libraries Publication

WOM Enterprises, LLC 60 THANK YOU TO OUR

SPONSORS, READERS &
FOLLOWERS

BE'OF Magazine

What does the Bible say about the Newness of Life?

"The Apostle Paul said speaking on our relationship with
the Lord, `Therefore we are buried with him by baptism

into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the
dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should

walk in newness of life. '

(Romans 6:4.)

WHAT ARE SPIRITUAL POWERS?



THIS IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM 'SOFT POWER', OR IN
OTHER WORDS — SPIRITUAL POWER. THIS POWER IS THE
POWER OF LOVE, OF HUMILITY, OF THE POWER TO
OFFER COMPASSION, AND THE POWER TO FORGIVE.
THIS SPIRITUAL POWER CANNOT INFLUENCE BY FORCE.
IT CAN ONLY INFLUENCE BY VIRTUE. IT IS THE POWER
THAT UPLIFTS AND TRANSFORMS.

Editor's Note - On Meditation

To personally experience the loving Awareness that upholds the
Universe within ourselves, we need silence. But how can we find
silence in this world that is full of noise and activity? Breaking news,
rapid-fire entertainment, and ceaseless social media flood our lives. If
we spend each day filling our brains with information from the
outside, without balancing this with an inner connection to
tranquility, we will never tap into the wealth of true wisdom that lives
within.

The only way to develop stronger connection to the voice of the True
Self that guides from within is to calm the restless body and mind, and
to silence the voice of the screaming ego. Divine guidance is built into
all humans through the instruments of conscience and intuition.
Conscience is its first level and intuition is its more developed
counterpart. If we are overly emotional, anxious, or analytical these
cannot be heard.

Like any muscle that strengthens with gradual exercise, employing the
practices that lie ahead in the Eight Limbs strengthens our intuitive
sixth sense. This requires a willingness to overcome the fear of
stillness and what we might find within. Rumi, the thirteenth century
Sufi poet and mystic who often wrote about the spiritual journey, said
that silence is the language of God. Truth is found in silence.
Inspiration, understanding, rest, renewal, healing, and peace all
emanate from silence. The ability to transcend whatever keeps us
blocked or limited is found in silence through the still, small voice of
guidance sourced in Love.

To develop a relationship with silence, we need to blend the
committed energy of discipline with the loving energy of devotion.
Through discipline we maintain our practices, accomplish goals, and
meet deadlines. Through devotion we renew our daily willingness
people rebel against discipline that is not enhanced with love. First, we
commit to outer silence by intentionally carving out quiet time each
day, no matter what. It could be 5:00 a.m. at home, 11:00 p.m. at the
office, or noon in the car.

We can start with five minutes a day and be dedicated to it. As we
become comfortable with silence, it acts as a soothing balm to the
incessant noise of life.

We create inner silence by gently greeting the flood of thoughts,
emotions, adrenaline, and anxiety that arrives when we get quiet
outwardly. We do not need to judge the layers of feelings, frustrations,
sorrows, rage, tension, and the million notes to self. Silence is patient.
Just be present. Eventually the mind stops thrashing about and we enter
a blissful moment of inner stillness, feel the pulse of intuition, and
realize that inspiration, renewal, and peace are always within reach.

The practice of silence for peace of mind and attunement to highest
wisdom can also be shared with others who are struggling. By holding a
kind, empathetic silence rather than trying to fix the problem or person,
we give a love that is deeper than words. If we offer uninterrupted
listening, we honor the other person’s process and feelings. Although we
may not always agree, we can be present with respect and the
willingness to understand.

To do this we must relax, surrender personal agenda, and recognize that
we are all a part of the Divine Oneness. If we find ourselves moving into
impatience or judgment, we can employ self-control (Brahmacharya),
silently think of that person’s good qualities, or politely end the time
together in order to reflect on why we feel triggered. Loving silence
enables all involved to listen to their intuitive guidance before
continuing. In this potent stillness, hearts open and we return to our
practice of dedication to Source with no expectation of personal return.

In the spaciousness of silence combined with devotion, we cultivate an
abiding relationship with our Highest Self through intuitive wisdom, and
we find the anchor of love and peace that enables our lives to unfold
with ease. Meditative moments allows us this time of stillness.

If you’ve been wanting to meditate or if you’ve had a desire to do
more meditation, this is the month to start.

Here are some ways of celebrating National Meditation Month:





1. Take in a meditation retreat.
2. Sign up for a ‘Learn to Meditate’ class.

3. Read a book about meditation.
4. Meet with a meditation group
5. Gift yourself with some private meditation instruction.
6. Commit to a regular practice in May – –
once a week, twice a week, daily – decide and then do it.
7. Teach a novice how to meditate.

8. Try a different style –
Buddhist, Hindu, Zen, Chanting or Mantra.
9. Get outside. Be one with nature by Meditating in nature

At a park, a beach, a forest, or a field
10. Learn the history of meditation.

Sharon Gulley
Beautiful Expectations of Faith

Poetry Corner
Spotlights

“ALPHABET DREAM”

YOUR DREAMS ARE GOALS THAT ARE AMAZING ...
A: IS AIM FOR CHANGE
B: MEANS IT’S BIG, BOLD, AND BRANDED
C: HOLD YOUR DREAMS WITH CARE
D: DREAMS ARE DELIGHTFUL AND DRAWS YOUR POTENTIAL FROM WITHIN
E: DREAMS ARE EXCEPTIONAL
F: IT HOLDS FAVOR
G: MEANS YOUR DREAMS ARE GREAT
H: SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPY
I: INNOCENCE
J: YOUR DREAMS MAKE YOUR HEART FILL WITH JOY
K: TOUCHED WITH KINDNESS
L: TOUCHED WITH LOVE
M: BIG AND MAGNIFICENT
N: DON’T BE NONCHALANT ABOUT YOUR DREAMS
O: DREAM OPENLY
P: DREAM WITH PURE PASSION
Q: EXECUTE YOUR DREAMS WITHOUT QUESTION
R: YOUR DREAMS ARE FILLED WITH RAVES
S: IT IS SPECIAL AND SPECTACULAR WITHOUT SPECULATION
T: DREAMS BECOME TERRIFIC DURING TURMOIL
U: IT IS BEYOND UNIQUE
V: YOUR DREAM HAS A LOUD INNER VOICE
W: MAKE YOUR DREAMS A WISH THAT BECAME TRUE
X: NO ONE CAN MAKE A XEROX COPY OF YOUR DREAMS IT YOURS
Y: DREAMS ARE HUGE SO SAY YES
Z YOU HAVE A ZILLION WAYS TO FULFILL YOUR DREAMS

COPYRIGHTED BY NATASHIA HAGANS

Leslie Gang

THE BIRDS RETURN, THE FLOWERS BLOOM.



THE SMELL OF LILACS IN EVERY ROOM.



IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING! THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT.



ENJOY THE SUNSET, WHAT A SIGHT.



THE CHILDREN CAN PLAY OUTSIDE AT LAST,



DESPITE APRIL SHOWERS IN THE FORECAST.



IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING! THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT.



LOOK UP AT THE STARS AND ENJOY THE CLEAR NIGHT.



WE ENJOY MANY WARM DAYS AND EVENINGS WITH FRIENDS.



WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY THAT THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS.



IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING! THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT.



SIT ON THE PORCH AND HOLD YOUR LOVED ONES TIGHT.





IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING!

LESLIE GANG



CO FOUNDER, HINDI’S LIBRARIES



WWW.HINDISLIBRARIES.ORG



516.400.3428

love and joy

WISHES FROM BE'OF MAGAZINE

MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH

ON AVERAGE, IT TAKES NEARLY SIX YEARS FOR PEOPLE
WITH LUPUS TO BE DIAGNOSED FROM THE TIME THEY
FIRST NOTICE LUPUS SYMPTOMS. SINCE GETTING AN
EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS CRITICAL TO PREVENTING LONG-
TERM CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISEASE, THE LUPUS
FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WANTS YOU TO COMMIT TO
RAISING AWARENESS OF LUPUS AND ITS SYMPTOMS.
SOME OF THE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

THE LUPUS FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED ALL THE
RESOURCES NECESSARY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF LUPUS
AND ITS SYMPTOMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. OPTIONS
INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROFILE PICTURE OVERLAYS,
SHARING INFOGRAPHICS, AND RETWEETING THEIR
AWARENESS MESSAGES.

WHETHER IT’S A PURPLE SHIRT, HAT, SUNGLASSES OR
MORE, GO PURPLE TO END LUPUS ON MAY 17 AND SHARE
WHY YOU’RE WEARING PURPLE AND SUPPORT EFFORTS
TO ADVANCE LUPUS RESEARCH BY EITHER RAISING FUNDS
OR MAKING A DONATION.

Spiritual Column

YOU ARE THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE.



PSALM 17:8

Sherise White

OFTEN TIMES WE FORGET THAT WE ARE THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE. THE PUPIL REPRESENTS
THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE IN THIS VERSE THE PUPIL IS VERY MUCH GUARDED AND
PROTECTED BECAUSE IT IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE BODY. IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR
PUPIL IT COULD VERY WELL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE NATURAL. AND SO IT IS
ALSO IN THE SPIRIT. SOMETIMES WE LOSE SIGHT WE BECOME SPIRITUALLY BLIND BECAUSE
OF TRAUMA, DISAPPOINTMENT, BETRAYAL, OR JUST THE TRIALS WE MAY FACE ON THIS
JOURNEY WE FORGET THAT WE ARE THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE. SOMETIMES ON THIS
JOURNEY, HE ALLOWS IT.

"THINK OF JOB," GOD TOLD SATAN, "HAVE YOU CONSIDERED MY SERVANT JOB. "

WHEN SITUATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE IN OUR LIFE SOMETIMES WE STOP
PRAYING AND WE STOP BELIEVING BECAUSE LIFE HAS BEGUN TO BEAT US DOWN, WE
FORGET WE ARE HIS APPLES AND HOW MUCH VALUE WE TRULY HAVE. GOD IS SAYING YOU
ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE. YOU ARE UNIQUE AND WONDERFULLY MADE I TOOK A VERY
SPECIAL PIECE OF CLAY AND MADE YOU BECAUSE I KNEW THAT YOU WOULD BE STRONG
ENOUGH TO HANDLE ANYTHING THAT CAME YOUR WAY. BECAUSE YOU ARE THE APPLE OF
MY EYE, WHEN THE WIND WOULD BEGIN TO BLOW, AND THE RAIN STARTS TO FALL, THE
STORM BEGINS TO RAGE IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU WOULDN'T GIVE UP YOU WOULDN'T
THROW IN THE TOWEL YOU. BUT KEEP PRESSING BECAUSE YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT
YOU ARE COURAGEOUS YOU'RE STRONG YOU ARE UNIQUE AND WONDERFULLY MADE.

DON'T FORGET YOU'RE THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE ON TODAY MY BROTHERS, AND MY
SISTERS NO MATTER WHAT SITUATIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT YOU MAY BE FACING
NEVER FORGET GOD HAS HIDDEN AND PROTECTED YOU UNDER THE SHADOWS OF HIS
MIGHTY WING. BECAUSE WE ARE THE APPLES OF GOD'S EYE. YES, IT COMES WITH A PRICE
TO BE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE. BUT ALSO COMES WITH A PROMISE AS WELL. THAT ON THAT
GREAT DAY IT WILL BE PAID IN FULL TO BE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE. HE HAS A CROWN
STORED UP FOR US. SO KEEP PUSHING. I LOVE YOU ALL.

Author Spotlights

Congratulations!!

Natashia Hagans

YOU ARE DESTINED AT BIRTH AS A SPECIAL HUMAN BEING JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.
IN THE METAMORPHOSIS, CATERPILLARS ARE DESTINED TO BECOME BUTTERFLIES
FROM BIRTH. THE PROCESS OF THE CATERPILLAR INCHING ALONG EATING LEAVES
TO GROW, SHEDDING ITS SKIN, FORMING A PROTECTIVE SHELL CALLED A COCOON
AROUND ITSELF TO RADICALLY TRANSFORM INTO A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY. YOU
ARE A RADICAL HUMAN BEING FOREVER TRANSFORMING. SO, PUT ALL YOUR
EMOTIONS AND FEELING INTO THIS JOURNAL NOT LETTING ANYTHING HOLD YOU
BACK. DISCOVER THE STATEMENT “I AM” ON YOUR JOURNEY WRITING YOUR
FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS. USE THIS JOURNAL TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND
DESTINY! BEGIN YOUR TRANSFORMATION WITH THIS AMAZING JOURNAL!

GET YOUR COPY TODAY AT
WWW.AMAZON.COM/I-AM-BUTTERFLY-NATASHIA-HAGANS-EBOOK/DP/B0B1YYDT81

Congratulations!!

Latisha Knighton

WE SEE SO MANY WINNING ALL AROUND US AND FOR
SOME REASON WE JUST CAN’T SEEM TO DO THE SAME.
THIS BOOK IS DESIGNED TO GUIDE YOU TO WIN WITH
GOD. NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, BUT THE WAY HE
DEEMS FIT. READ AND WRITE. PRAY AND TAKE TIME TO
BECOME TRULY INTIMATE WITH HIM THROUGH THESE
30 DAYS. DAY BY DAY YOU WILL NOT ONLY FEEL THE
CHANGES YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WANTED AND
NEEDED, BUT THOSE AROUND YOU WILL SEE THEM, FEEL
THEM AND WANT TO KNOW HOW THEY CAN MAKE
THOSE SAME CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. HONEY, THEY
WILL WANT TO KNOW HOW THEY CAN ALSO RISE AND
WIN.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY AT
WWW.AMAZON.COM/DP/B0B1WJBYY8

Congratulations!!

Leah V. Salmorin

THIS BOOK IS THE JOURNEY OF A
CANCER SURVIVOR! YOU WILL BE
BLESSED AND INSPIRED BY HER
BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL STORY!
GET READY TO BE AMAZED AND
ENCOURAGED! THIS JOURNEY WILL
HELP YOU MAKE YOUR OWN
JOURNEY BEAUTIFUL AND BLESSED!
SO OPEN UP THIS BOOK AND JOIN
THE JOURNEY!

WWW.AMAZON.COM/JOURNEY-EXCELLENCE-THROUGH-SERVICE-SALMORIN-EBOOK/DP/B09Y659V89

Magazine Spotlight On Leslie Gang
of

Hindi's Libraries

HI THERE,

MY NAME IS LESLIE GANG, AND I’M THE CO-FOUNDER OF HINDI’S LIBRARIES, A
NEW YORK-BASED INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT. I RECENTLY RELEASED MY FIRST

CHILDREN’S BOOK, 'BUT FAMILY IS FOREVER.'

THIS 24-PAGE BOOK REMINDS READERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY,
THROUGH RHYME, WHILE DISPLAYING DIVERSE FAMILY DYNAMICS PORTRAYED

THROUGH BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS CREATED BY MICHELLE NARDUCCI.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS BOOK THAT I RECEIVE WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO
HINDI’S LIBRARIES.,

HINDI'S LIBRARIES IS A 501C3 INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT DONATES NEW
AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS ALL OVER THE WORLD, SPANNING ACROSS
50 STATES, ISRAEL, INDIA, PUERTO RICO, HAITI, AND AFRICA. BOOKS ARE SENT TO

RECIPIENTS, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, AS THE NONPROFIT ABSORBS ALL
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPING. SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2018, WE'VE
COLLECTED MORE THAN 300,000 BOOKS AND PARTNERED WITH 650

ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE. ALL BOOKS ARE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF DR.
HINDI KRINSKY, A 32-YEAR-OLD EDUCATOR, AND MOTHER OF 5 WHO SUDDENLY

PASSED AWAY IN AUGUST OF 2018 DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM CROHN'S
DISEASE.



WE WERE RECENTLY FEATURED ON TODAY WITH HODA AND JENNA:



HTTPS://WWW.TODAY.COM/VIDEO/HONORING-A-TEACHER-S-LOVE-OF-
LITERATURE-BY-PUTTING-BOOKS-IN-HANDS-OF-KIDS-134410821702

IT’S SO EXCITING TO FINALLY BE ABLE TO INCLUDE ONE OF MY BOOKS IN EACH
SHIPMENT WE SEND! I HOPE THAT ANY CHILD CAN FLIP THROUGH THE PAGES OF
MY BOOK AND SEE THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY REPRESENTED IN BUT FAMILY

IS FOREVER.

THE BOOK, PUBLISHED BY PEN IT PUBLICATIONS, IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON
AMAZON.COM AND PENITPUBLICATIONS.COM



I’D LOVE TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ON YOUR TEAM TO SEE IF THERE’S ANY
POSSIBILITY TO CONNECT.

Leslie Gang

HINDI'S LIBRARIES IS A 501C3 INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT DONATES
NEW AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS ALL OVER THE WORLD,
SPANNING ACROSS 50 STATES, ISRAEL, INDIA, PUERTO RICO, HAITI AND
AFRICA. BOOKS ARE SENT TO RECIPIENTS, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, AS
THE NONPROFIT ABSORBS ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPING. SINCE
OUR INCEPTION IN 2018, WE'VE COLLECTED MORE THAN 250,000 BOOKS
AND PARTNERED WITH 650 ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE. ALL BOOKS ARE
DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF DR. HINDI KRINSKY, 32 YEAR OLD EDUCATOR
AND MOTHER OF 5 WHO SUDDENLY PASSED AWAY IN AUGUST OF 2018 DUE
TO COMPLICATIONS FROM CROHN'S DISEASE.

LESLIE GANG
CO-FOUNDER, HINDI’S LIBRARIES

WWW.HINDISLIBRARIES.ORG
516.400.3428

Spotlights

Author Spotlight On Leslie Gang

illustrator Spotlight On Misha Narducci



CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT DI
VERSITY, LOVE AND FAMILY

CHANGING THE STORY, ONE BOOK AT A TIME.
PUBLISHED BY PEN IT! PUBLICATIONS, LLC IN THE U.S.A.

812-371-4128 WWW.PENITPUBLICATIONS.COM

Author Spotlight on Latrice Slade

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
LATRICE SLADE 38-YEAR-OLD GEMINI FROM UPSTATE NY. I WORK IN
HUMAN RESOURCES. I CURRENTLY LIVE IN CHARLOTTE NC
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPOTLIGHT?
MY BOOK
TELL ME ABOUT IT.
I WAS DIAGNOSED 7 YEARS AGO WITH A VERY RARE EYE CONDITION
THAT CAUSES NIGHT BLINDNESS CALLED RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA. IT
IS AN EYE CONDITION THAT PROGRESSES OVER TIME & CAN BE VERY
HARD TO EXPLAIN TO OTHERS. I JUST WANT TO BRING AWARENESS
FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RP, ESPECIALLY TO THE FAMILY
& FRIENDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH THIS EYE DISEASE.
TELL ME SOMETHING YOU HAVE OVERCOME OR SUCCESS YOU HAVE
ACHIEVED.
WITH AN AMAZING SUPPORT SYSTEM & THE GRACE OF GOD, I AM
ABLE TO STILL LIVE A PRETTY NORMAL LIFE TRAVELING AND
MAINTAINING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN 2022?

GETTING MY BOOK PUBLISHED AND CREATING A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST
WITH MY BEST FRIENDS CALLED GIRLS TALK WITH THE GLOW GANG.

TELL ME ALL OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

FB: LATRICE SLADE IG GLOWGANGOG

TELL ME YOUR WEBSITE AND CONTACT INFO

HTTPS://ANCHOR.FM/GLOWGANG
EMAIL: [email protected]

GIVE ME A QUOTE THAT MEANS SOMETHING TO YOU.

“KINDNESS IS THE LANGUAGE THAT THE DEAF CAN HEAR & THE BLIND
CAN SEE” -MARK TWAIN & “THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN BEING
BLIND IS HAVING SIGHT WITH NO VISION” -HELEN KELLER

Inspiring Women - Odessa Annatinaque Young

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

I AM INSPIRED BY THE ABILITY TO WAKE UP AND BE 1% BETTER THAN I WAS
YESTERDAY. I AM INSPIRED BY BEING ABLE TO HELP OTHERS, DESPITE WHAT MAY
BE GOING ON IN MY LIFE. I ALSO AM INSPIRED BY OTHERS WHO WORK TO BE
BETTER AND ARE WILLING TO COMPLETE THE DIFFICULT WORK TO WORK
THROUGH ADVERSITY.

HOW DO YOU WANT TO INSPIRE OTHERS?

I INSPIRE OTHERS THROUGH MY ROLES OF BEING A MOM, THERAPIST, AUTHOR,
AND POET, AND THE LIFE I LIVE DAILY. MY GOAL IN LIFE IS TO LIVE IN A WAY THAT
OTHERS WILL SEE CHRIST IN AND THROUGH ME, BELIEVE A BETTER DAY IS
COMING, AND KNOW STRUGGLES DO NOT DICTATE LIFE’S OUTCOME.

TELL ME YOUR GOALS FOR 2021.

PUBLISH POETRY COLLABORATION
PUBLISH SECOND BOOK OF O SURVIVAL BY GRACE SERIES
COMPLETE LIFE/HEALTH COACH CERTIFICATION

WHAT DID YOU ACCOMPLISH IN 2020?

I STARTED OHTHATSODESSA.COM, LLC, STEPPED OUT ON FAITH, AND BECAME A
FULL-TIME ENTREPRENEUR.

TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE.

“LIFE IS A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING AT ALL.” ~HELEN KELLER

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
OWNER - OHTHATSODESSA.COM, LLC
"BRINGING THE BEST YOU TO LIFE!"

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT INFO.

INSTAGRAM: @OHTHATSODESSA
FACEBOOK: ODESSA YOUNG
TWITTER: @OHTHATSODESSA
WWW.OHTHATSODESSA.COM
(864) 671-0561

BE'OF Podcast Interview with Sherry Wurgler

About Sherry Wurgler

SHERRY WURGLER IS A PRACTICING REGISTERED NURSE WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE, MAINLY IN THE FIELD OF IN-PATIENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSING. SHE
ALSO HOLDS A BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND A MASTER’S
DEGREE IN LEADERSHIP. SHERRY HAS A PASSION TO HELP WOMEN OVERCOME
NEGATIVE SELF-TALK AND DOUBT AND TO REGAIN THEIR CONFIDENCE. SHE
OFFERS HER CLIENTS THE SUPPORT AND TOOLS NEEDED TO TRANSCEND THEIR
LIMITING BELIEFS AND GUIDE THEM TO A HIGHER PLACE OF PERSONAL GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT. SHE DRAWS ON BOTH HER OWN PERSONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES TO HELP OTHERS FIND PEACE IN THEIR LIVES.
THROUGH PRACTICING AS AN RN IN INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY FOR MANY YEARS
SHE IS NOW TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE COACHING TO HELP WOMEN RELEASE
THEIR NEGATIVE SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS AND TRANSFORM THEM INTO
CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE AND BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
SHERRY ALSO SPEAKS ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
RESILIENCE, SELF-EMPOWERMENT, CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY.

SHERRY WURGLER IS ALSO THE FOUNDER OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP,
COACHING PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROW THEIR
LEADERSHIP STYLE. LEARN HOW SHERRY USES INSIGHTS FROM HER NURSING
EXPERIENCES TO COACH LEADERS AND HELP PEOPLE – ESPECIALLY WOMEN –
FEEL INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS.

SHERRY YOU ARE A #1 INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND YOU HAVE
WRITTEN IN MANY ANTHOLOGIES. WOULD YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE ABOUT
YOUR MEMOIR, SURVIVING RITUAL ABUSE: ‘A STORY OF COURAGE AND
RESILIENCE,’ YOU PUBLISHED IN 2018; WHICH ALSO REACHED #1 BEST-SELLING
STATUS AS WELL? I ALSO WANT TO ASK YOU; SHERRY, DO BELIEVE FAITH HELPS
YOU TO HELP OTHERS AND LEADS YOU IN YOUR PASSION, AND BUSINESS?

I AM A FAITH-BASED PERSON AND WHEN I WENT THROUGH MY ABUSE AS A
CHILD THERE WERE TIMES WHEN I FLOATED UP, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
DISSOCIATION. DURING THOSE TIMES, I SAW A VISION OF JESUS AS YOU SEE
IN CHILDREN’S STORYBOOKS. I FELT SUCH PEACE, SAFETY, SECURITY, AND
COMFORT. SO OFTEN WHEN PEOPLE GO THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES WE
DRAW AWAY FROM GOD AND FOCUS ON THINGS ON THE OUTSIDE. MANY
PEOPLE WONDER WHERE GOD GOES WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN. HE
DOESN’T GO ANYWHERE. HE STAYS PUT – WE CAN BE THE ONE WHO LOSES
TOUCH WITH GOD. GOD DOESN’T EVER DESERT US OR LEAVE US – BUT
PEOPLE CAN LEAVE GOD WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN – OR LOSE THEIR FAITH
AND TRUST IN GOD. GOD IS THERE FOR US THROUGH ALL OUR DIFFICULT
TRIALS. HE NEVER LEAVES OR DESERTS US.

YOU HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN SEVERAL REPUTABLE MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS.

YES, 'WOMLEAD,’ ‘NEW AND NOTEWORTHY,’ ‘BE‘OF,’ AND ‘CREATE THE
RIPPLE,’

SHERRY WURGLER IS WELL KNOWN FOR HER TOP SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP
SUCCESS AND IS AVAILABLE TO SPEAK ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, RESILIENCE, SELF-EMPOWERMENT, CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE
PSYCHOLOGY WHEN ASKED, AS WELL...

YES.

IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE SPEAKING WITH YOU TODAY SHERRY AND THANK YOU
FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU DO IN THE WORLD.

THANK YOU.

WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOU?
SOCIAL MEDIA
HTTPS://WWW.WOMLEADMAG.COM/DISCUSSION-WITH-SHERRY-WURGLER-
TOP-SKILLS-FOR-LEADERSHIP-SUCCESS/
HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/SHERRYWURGLER
HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/SHERRYWURGLER
HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/SHERRYWURGLER-496165B 64
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: HTTP://TRANSFORMATIONALLIFELEADERSHIP.COM
FB LINK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SHERRY.WURGLER
LINKEDIN: HTTP://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/SHERRY-WURGLER-496165B/

You can find Sherry Wurgler's Book at;

WWW.AMAZON.COM/SURVIVING-RITUAL-ABUSE-
COURAGE-RESILIENCE-EBOOK/DP/B07LB56C59

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HOW WRITING YOUR BOOK MAKES YOU AN EXPERT

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WHERE MY FATHERS DIED, LAND OF THE PILGRIMS' PRIDE, FROM EV'RY
MOUNTAINSIDE LET FREEDOM RING!

Let Freedom Ring

Julie Ann Guthrie - Smulson

AUTHOR, SPIRITUAL HEALER,
TEACHER & PODCASTER

LOVE FOR HUMANITY

HI THERE! ARE YOU READY FOR A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION INTO A NEW LIFE
FOR ALL OF HUMANITY? WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT HUMANITY IS ON THE VERGE
OF A HUGE SHIFT? WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO THIS? IS IT POSITIVE? OR IS IT
PESSIMISTIC? DID THIS QUESTION ELICIT MEMORIES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES OVER
THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS? WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT OUR WORLD IS STILL IN
AN ERA OF TRANSFORMATION, GROWTH, AND HEALING? WHAT IF I TOLD YOU
THAT WE ARE A BEAUTIFUL HUMANITARIAN TRANSFORMATION FROM A CRUEL
WORLD TO A LOVING WORLD, BUT THERE’S GOING TO BE SOME WORK ON YOUR
PART TO HELP HUMANITY GET THERE? ARE YOU IN?

SINCE 2017 I HAVE BEEN ON A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. I HAVE MADE SLOW, BUT
STEADY PROGRESS IN MY PERSONAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATIONS. IN EARLY
2019 I BEGAN WRITING “THE THEORY OF 8”. THIS BOOK CAME ABOUT WHEN I WAS
ASKED A QUESTION BY AN ASTROLOGER THAT WAS DOING AN ASTROLOGICAL
READING FOR ME. “WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU WHEN YOU WERE 8 YEARS OLD?” I
THOUGHT I COULD REMEMBER A LOT ABOUT MY CHILDHOOD. THIS QUESTION
MOVED ME TO COMMIT TO A QUEST FOR PERSONAL INVESTIGATION ABOUT
THINGS I MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MYSELF. I TURNED TO HEALERS, READERS, AND
OTHER VARIOUS THERAPIES TO HELP ME GET ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION OF
WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. I USED MY OWN INNER VOICE
AND INTUITION TO ASK QUESTIONS, WHICH LED ME TO MORE QUESTIONS.
THROUGH THIS PROCESS, I CAME TO UNDERSTAND THAT I WAS MISSING
MEMORIES AND THAT THESE MEMORIES WERE INTENTIONALLY BLOCKED FROM ME
ACCESSING THEM. THIS WAS DONE TO ME BY MY FAMILY. I BECAME AWARE THAT
MY FAMILY IS NOT WHO I THOUGHT THEY WERE, IN FACT, EVERY ADULT PERSON IN
MY FAMILY WAS COMPLICIT IN EXTREME HORRIFIC ACTS OF USE AND ABUSE OF ME
AND OTHERS. I HAD BEEN ABLE TO RECALL A HANDFUL OF MEMORIES THAT WERE
NOT PLACED IN MY MIND IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. THESE MEMORIES WERE
SHOCKING, THE SMALL FRAGMENTS OF MEMORIES STILL DON’T TELL THE WHOLE
STORY. MY ABUSERS HAVE DONE NOTHING TO ADMIT TO OR APOLOGIZE TO ME
FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE. WHY WOULD THEY? THIS IS THE STUFF THAT
NIGHTMARES AND MOVIES HAVEN’T EVEN COME CLOSE TO PORTRAYING. I KNOW
IN MY HEART AND MIND THAT I MAY NEVER GET THAT AND I HAVE TO BE OKAY
WITH THAT. I STRUGGLE WITH FORGIVENESS.

THROUGH THIS QUEST, I CAME TO REALIZE THAT “THE THEORY OF 8” IS MY LIFE
PURPOSE. I ALSO CAME TO UNDERSTAND THAT THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO I HAD
MADE A VOW TO HELP HUMANITY AND THAT MY PERSONAL STORY IS A MIRROR
OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN TO HUMANITY SINCE
THE TIME I TOOK THAT VOW. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES I HAVE WANTED TO
GIVE UP ON MY QUEST, BUT I WOULD SIT AND REMEMBER THAT I AM NOT JUST
DOING THIS FOR MYSELF. I AM HEALING AND WRITING TO HELP HUMANITY.

THROUGH MY JOURNEY, I HAVE BECOME AWARE OF THINGS THAT I NEEDED
HEALING. ONE OF THOSE THINGS IS TO NOT BE SO SENSITIVE TO WHAT OTHER
PEOPLE THINK OF ME - THEIR OPINIONS AND JUDGMENTS OF ME, WHICH
STEMMED FROM MY CHILDHOOD ABUSE. I HAVE UNCOVERED AND I CONTINUE TO
UNCOVER SECRETS THAT HAVE BEEN KEPT FROM MYSELF AND THE WHOLE OF
HUMANITY. I HAVE HAD TIME TO PROCESS AND UNDERSTAND THESE THINGS. I AM
STILL PROCESSING MY ISSUES WITH BRINGING THIS INTO THE WORLD AND WHAT
PEOPLE WILL FEEL, THINK, OR BELIEVE ABOUT ME AND MY STORY. EVERY DAY I
HAVE TO GIVE MYSELF A PREP TALK THAT WHAT I AM DOING IS FOR THE GREATER
GOOD. IT’S HARD TO HAVE TO DO THIS BECAUSE THIS WILL CHALLENGE PEOPLE’S
BELIEFS ON EVERY LEVEL OF THEIR BEING JUST AS MY OWN INVESTIGATION HAS
DONE TO ME. HUMANITIES' REACTIONS TO THESE TRUTHS WILL BE MIXED.

I HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS FOR YOU AND ME. THIS IS GOING TO

REQUIRE THE HELP OF THE ENTIRE POPULATION TO CHANGE. I HAVE FAITH IN

HUMANITY TO CHANGE. FIRST THINGS FIRST WE HAVE TO STOP BEING SO CRUEL

TO EACH OTHER AND EXAMINE WHERE WE NEED TO HEAL OURSELVES SO THAT WE

CAN LIVE IN A NEW EXISTENCE OF BEING. WE INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY

ARE GOING TO HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER WAY THAT THIS

PLANET HASN’T SEEN SINCE IT WAS CREATED. THIS PLANET WAS CREATED WITH

LOVE AND HUMANS WERE CREATED WITH LOVE. NOW IS THE TIME THAT

HUMANITY NEEDS TO COME TOGETHER SO THAT ALL OF HUMANITY IS VALUED

AND LOVED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE COLLECTIVELY WILL BE CREATING NEW

HOPE, NEW DREAMS, AND A NEW LIFE FOR ALL OF HUMANITY. WHAT DOES THIS

LOOK LIKE TO YOU?


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Summer Recipes

THIS IS THE KIND OF RECIPE YOUR KIDS WILL LOOK BACK ON AND ALWAYS REMEMBER.

ROOT BEER FLOAT PIE

TOTAL TIME PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING - MAKES 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 CARTON (8 OUNCES) FROZEN REDUCED-FAT WHIPPED TOPPING, THAWED,
DIVIDED
3/4 CUP COLD DIET ROOT BEER
1/2 CUP FAT-FREE MILK
1 PACKAGE (1 OUNCE) SUGAR-FREE INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING MIX
1 GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST (9 INCHES)
MARASCHINO CHERRIES, OPTIONAL
DIRECTIONS

SET ASIDE AND REFRIGERATE 1/2 CUP WHIPPED TOPPING FOR GARNISH. IN A
LARGE BOWL, WHISK THE ROOT BEER, MILK, AND PUDDING MIX FOR 2 MINUTES.
FOLD IN HALF THE REMAINING WHIPPED TOPPING. SPREAD INTO GRAHAM
CRACKER CRUST.
SPREAD THE REMAINING WHIPPED TOPPING OVER THE PIE. FREEZE FOR AT LEAST 8
HOURS OR OVERNIGHT.

*DOLLOP RESERVED WHIPPED TOPPING OVER EACH SERVING; TOP WITH A
MARASCHINO CHERRY IF DESIRED.

NUTRITION FACTS

1 PIECE: 185 CALORIES, 8G FAT (4G SATURATED FAT), 0 CHOLESTEROL, 275MG
SODIUM, 27G CARBOHYDRATE (14G SUGARS, 0 FIBER), 1G PROTEIN. DIABETIC
EXCHANGES: 2 STARCH, 1 FAT.

CARROT CHOWDER

INGREDIENTS

1 POUND GROUND BEEF, BROWNED AND DRAINED
1/2 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION
1 CUP CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER
2-1/2 CUPS GRATED CARROTS
1 CAN (32 OUNCES) OF TOMATO JUICE
2 CANS (10-3/4 OUNCES EACH) CONDENSED CREAM OF CELERY SOUP, UNDILUTED
1-1/2 CUPS WATER
1/2 TEASPOON GARLIC SALT
1/2 TEASPOON DRIED MARJORAM
1 TEASPOON SUGAR
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

DIRECTIONS

IN A DUTCH OVEN, COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE CHEESE. BRING TO A
BOIL; REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER, UNCOVERED, FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR OR UNTIL THE
VEGETABLES ARE TENDER. SPRINKLE EACH SERVING WITH CHEESE.

NUTRITION FACTS

1 CUP: 130 CALORIES, 5G FAT (2G SATURATED FAT), 23MG CHOLESTEROL, 803MG
SODIUM, 11G CARBOHYDRATE (6G SUGARS, 2G FIBER), 10G PROTEIN.

THIS RECIPE IS JUST WONDERFUL—ESPECIALLY WITH A BASKET OF WARM,
FRESH BREAD ON THE SIDE. THIS SOUP FREEZES WELL.



TOTAL TIME PREP: 20 MIN. COOK: 1 HOUR

MAKES10 SERVINGS (2-1/2 QUART)

ARTISAN BREAD

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS BREAD

EASIER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED
SOFT + FLAVORFUL
CHEWY, SLIGHTLY CRISP CRUST
SHAPE HOWEVER YOU WANT
NO SPECIAL PANS, POOLISH, OR DOUGH STARTER REQUIRED
ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS
YOU DECIDE THE LENGTH OF TIME IT RESTS

ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS

THE CRUSTIER AND CHEWIER THE BREAD, THE LESS FAT IN THE DOUGH– ALSO
KNOWN AS A “LEAN DOUGH.” WE’RE USING A LEAN DOUGH FOR OUR ARTISAN
LOAF TODAY. (IF YOU’RE CURIOUS, A “RICH DOUGH” IS A SOFT BREAD DOUGH
WITH THE PRESENCE OF FAT, SUCH AS BUTTER AND EGGS– THE KIND WE NEED FOR
OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLLS.) WITHOUT FAT, WE’RE LEFT WITH THE BASICS.

BREAD FLOUR:

WHILE YOU CAN USE ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR IN THIS RECIPE, I STRONGLY
RECOMMEND USING BREAD FLOUR. JUST LIKE WHEN WE MAKE OLIVE BREAD,
BREAD FLOUR PRODUCES A STRONGER, CHEWIER BREAD AND THAT MAKES A BIG
DIFFERENCE IN THE RECIPE WITH ONLY 3 OTHER INGREDIENTS.

INSTANT YEAST:

INSTANT YEAST IS KEY IN THIS RECIPE. WHILE YOU CAN USE ACTIVE DRY IF THAT’S
ALL YOU HAVE, ANY QUICK RISE OR INSTANT YEAST WILL PRODUCE FLAVORFUL
RESULTS IN LESS TIME. I USE MORE YEAST IN THIS RECIPE COMPARED TO MY
CRANBERRY NUT NO-KNEAD BREAD AND NO-KNEAD JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR BREAD.
WHY? THOSE DOUGHS REST AND RISE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. HOWEVER, FOR
MORE FLAVOR AND JUST AS MUCH RISE, I USE MORE YEAST AND LET THE DOUGH
REST IN THE REFRIGERATOR. (COOL AIR SLOWS THE FERMENTATION PROCESS.)

SALT:

YOU CAN’T MAKE GOOD BREAD WITHOUT SALT AND FOR THE BEST FLAVOR, I
RECOMMEND A COARSE SALT, (SUCH AS SEA SALT.) I FIND THE BREAD’S FLAVOR
LACKING WITH REGULAR TABLE SALT.

WATER:

I NORMALLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE WARM LIQUID WITH YEAST BECAUSE WARM
LIQUID HELPS THE YEAST WORK FASTER. HOWEVER, USE COOL OR ROOM
TEMPERATURE WATER HERE. NOT FREEZING COLD, NOT SUPER WARM-COOL TO
TOUCH. 70°F (21°C) IS GREAT, BUT THE EXACT TEMPERATURE DOESN’T MATTER AS
LONG AS IT’S NOT HOT OR WARM. THE COOLER THE WATER, THE LONGER THE
DOUGH TAKES TO RISE AND, USUALLY, THE BETTER THE BREAD’S FLAVOR. (THIS IS
IMPORTANT SINCE THERE ARE SO FEW INGREDIENTS TO ADD SUBSTANTIAL
FLAVOR!) WE USE THE SAME COOL WATER METHOD FOR NO-KNEAD HONEY OAT
BREAD.

BAKER’S TIP:

AVOID ADDING TOO MUCH FLOUR TO THE DOUGH AS YOU WORK WITH IT. THE
STICKIER IT IS– AND THE LONGER IT SITS IN THE REFRIGERATOR– THE MORE LIKELY
YOU’LL HAVE THOSE BIG AIRY POCKETS OF AIR IN THE CRUMB.

OPTIONAL CORNMEAL:

DUSTING THE PAN WITH CORNMEAL ADDS A POP OF FLAVOR AND A LITTLE
CRUNCH TO THE BOTTOM CRUST. THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. IF YOU HAVE IT,
USE IT. IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT, DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT.

*YOU CAN ALSO ADD HERBS AND SEASONINGS SUCH AS GARLIC, ROSEMARY, DILL,
CHOPPED ONION, JALAPEÑO, SHREDDED CHEESE, CHOPPED NUTS, DRIED
CRANBERRIES, ETC. MY NO YEAST BREAD IS THE QUICK BREAD ALTERNATIVE HERE–
YOU CAN ADD FLAVORS TO THAT LOAF, TOO!

How to Make Homemade Artisan Bread in 5 Steps



MIX THE DOUGH INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. AT FIRST THE DOUGH WILL SEEM VERY
DRY AND SHAGGY AND YOU’LL QUESTION IF IT WILL EVEN COME TOGETHER. BUT
IT WILL. USE A SPATULA AT FIRST, THEN SWITCH TO YOUR HANDS TO ENSURE ALL
OF THE FLOUR IS MOISTENED. THE DOUGH IS ACTUALLY A LITTLE STICKY AFTER IT’S
THOROUGHLY MIXED.

LET IT RISE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 2-3 HOURS.

COVER THE DOUGH AND LET IT RISE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT 2-3
HOURS UNTIL DOUBLED IN SIZE.

USE RIGHT AWAY OR REFRIGERATE. AFTER 2-3 HOURS, YOU CAN IMMEDIATELY
CONTINUE WITH THE NEXT STEP. HOWEVER, FOR IDEAL FLAVOR AND TEXTURE, I
STRONGLY RECOMMEND LETTING THE DOUGH SIT IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR AT
LEAST 12 HOURS AND UP TO 3 DAYS. YES, 3 FULL DAYS! I USUALLY ONLY LET IT
REST FOR ABOUT 18 HOURS. DURING THIS CRUCIAL STEP, THE COLD AIR SLOWS
THE FERMENTATION PROCESS AND ADDS SO MUCH FLAVOR AND TEXTURE. SO,
YOU CAN BAKE BREAD IN 2-3 HOURS OR IN 3 DAYS. THE LONGER IT SITS, THE
BETTER IT TASTES.

SHAPE INTO 2 LOAVES OR 1 BOULE. REST AS OVEN PREHEATS. YOU CAN SHAPE THE
BREAD INTO A ROUND LOAF (BOULE) OR TWO LONGER LOAVES. I USUALLY MAKE 2
LONGER LOAVES SIDE-BY-SIDE ON A FLAT BAKING SHEET, ABOUT 9×3 INCHES EACH.
SCORE WITH A SHARP KNIFE OR BREAD LAME. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO A VERY HOT
475°F (246°C). THE EXTREMELY HOT AIR WILL IMMEDIATELY SET THE CRUST SO THE
BREAD RISES UP INSTEAD OF SPREADING ALL OVER. TO HELP ENSURE A CRISPIER
CRUST, AFTER THE OVEN PRE-HEATS– POUR BOILING WATER INTO A METAL OR
CAST IRON BAKING PAN/DISH ON THE BOTTOM OVEN RACK. IMMEDIATELY PLACE
THE DOUGH INSIDE AND SHUT THE OVEN DOOR TO TRAP THE STEAM. THE STEAM
WILL HELP CREATE THAT COVETED CRISP CRUST. IF YOU HAVE A DUTCH OVEN,
SHAPE THE DOUGH INTO 1 ROUND LOAF, AND BAKE IT INSIDE THE DUTCH OVEN
WITH THE LID ON.

BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN, ABOUT 20-25 MINUTES. GENTLY TAP THE LOAVES
BECAUSE IF THEY SOUND HOLLOW, THEY’RE DONE.

IRISH SODA BREAD

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

FLOUR – WHITE FLOUR MAKES A SLIGHTLY MORE TENDER CRUMB WHEREAS
WHOLEWHEAT/WHOLEMEAL ADDS FLAVOR. SO USING BOTH IS BEST – BUT IT CAN
BE MADE WITH JUST EITHER FLOUR.

BAKING SODA – THIS IS BAKING POWDER ON STEROIDS, WITH ALMOST 3 TIMES AS
MUCH RISING POWER. BECAUSE THIS IS A FORMIDABLE BALL OF DOUGH WE’RE
WORKING WITH HERE, WE NEED THE SUPER STRENGTH OF BAKING SODA INSTEAD
OF BAKING POWDER!

BUTTERMILK – THE VINEGAR IN BUTTERMILK ACTIVATES THE BAKING SODA,
GIVING IT A KICKSTART WHICH YOU NEED FOR A LOAF OF BREAD THIS SIZE. EASY
SUB: JUST MIX MILK AND LEMON JUICE OR VINEGAR, LEAVE TO CURDLE, AND USE
PER RECIPE. IT’S A NEAR-PERFECT SUB.

SALT – IS THE ONLY SEASONING REQUIRED! SEE BELOW FOR MORE FLAVORING
OPTIONS

'DON’T WORRY IF YOU DON’T HAVE BUTTERMILK. MAKE YOUR OWN WITH MILK
AND VINEGAR OR LEMON JUICE – IT’S A NEAR-PERFECT SUBSTITUTE.'

IRISH SODA BREAD TIPS
IRISH SODA BREAD IS A MIX / 10-SECOND KNEAD / SHAPE/BAKE JOB. IT’S VERY
SIMPLE AND QUITE FORGIVING BUT I DO HAVE A FEW TIPS TO ENSURE YOURS IS A
SUCCESS EVEN IF YOU’RE A BREAD FIRST-TIMER.

3 MINUTES INTO THE OVEN – ONCE YOU ADD THE BUTTERMILK, AIM TO GET IT
INTO THE OVEN WITHIN 3 MINUTES. THIS IS BECAUSE BUTTERMILK ACTIVATES
THE BAKING SODA. SO THE SECOND IT IS ADDED, THE BAKING SODA IS FIZZING
AWAY, GETTING READY TO DO ITS THING. IF YOU LEAVE IT LYING AROUND, IT
LOSES ITS FIREPOWER = DENSE DOUGH.
10 KNEAD RULE – LIKE ALL NO YEAST BREAD/MUFFIN TYPE RECIPES LIKE
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS AND HERB GARLIC QUICK BREAD LOAF, THE LESS YOU
HANDLE THE DOUGH, THE SOFTER THE CRUMB. SO DON’T KNEAD MORE THAN
10 TIMES!
THE WETTER THE DOUGH, THE MOISTER THE CRUMB – JUST USE ENOUGH
FLOUR TO BE ABLE TO SHAPE AND MOVE THE DOUGH.

AS WITH EVERY DOUGH RECIPE, EVEN SIMPLE NO YEAST FLATBREADS, THE EXACT
AMOUNT OF FLOUR REQUIRED WILL DIFFER FOR EVERYONE, EVEN FROM DAY
TODAY. DIFFERENT FLOUR BRANDS, HUMIDITY, WARMTH, AND COLDNESS OF
YOUR WORK SURFACE – ALL THESE IMPACTS THE EXACT AMOUNT OF FLOUR
REQUIRED.

IT’S BETTER TO HAVE A STICKIER DOUGH AND ADD MORE FLOUR AS REQUIRED,
RATHER THAN A DRY DOUGH THAT IS HARD TO SALVAGE. SO I START WITH 1.75
CUPS, THEN MEASURE OUT ANOTHER 1/4 CUP FOR DUSTING/KNEADING AND JUST
USE WHAT’S REQUIRED.

INGREDIENTS

CUPSMETRIC
2 CUPS WHITE FLOUR (PLAIN/ALL-PURPOSE)
1 3/4 CUPS WHOLEMEAL FLOUR (WHOLEWHEAT, NOTE 1)
2 – 3 TBSP EXTRA FLOUR (EITHER FLOUR, FOR DUSTING)
1 1/2 TSP BAKING SODA (BI-CARB, NOTE 2)
1 1/2 TSP SALT
2 CUPS BUTTERMILK, FRIDGE COLD (NOTE 3)

INSTRUCTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 220°C/430°F (200°C FANS).
LINE TRAY WITH BAKING PAPER.
WHISK BOTH FLOURS (NOT EXTRA FLOUR), BAKING SODA, AND SALT IN A
BOWL.
ADD BUTTERMILK, AND STIR UNTIL IT’S TOO HARD TO STIR ANYMORE.
SPRINKLE 2 TBSP EXTRA FLOUR ONTO A WORK SURFACE, SCRAPE OUT THE
DOUGH, AND SPRINKLE WITH MORE FLOUR.
GENTLY KNEAD NO MORE THAN 8 TIMES, AND BRING THEM TOGETHER INTO A
BALL. (NOTE 4)
TRANSFER TO A TRAY, AND PAT INTO A 2.5CM/1″ THICK DISC.
CUT A CROSS ON A SURFACE 1CM / 0.3″ DEEP USING A SERRATED KNIFE.
BAKE FOR 20 MINUTES. TURN THE OVEN DOWN TO 200°C/390°F (180°C FANS).
BAKE FURTHER 20 MINUTES, OR UNTIL THE BASE SOUNDS HOLLOW WHEN
TAPPED IN THE MIDDLE.
TRANSFER TO RACK AND COOL FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE SLICING.

RECIPE NOTES:

1. FLOUR – WHOLEMEAL FLOUR GIVES THIS BREAD A SLIGHTLY NUTTY FLAVOR
WHICH IS LOVELY. COARSE OR FINE GROUND. CAN BE MADE WITH JUST PLAIN/ALL-
PURPOSE FLOUR BUT THE FLAVOR IS PLAINER. DON’T BOTHER USING BREAD
FLOUR – IT’S WASTED ON THIS NO YEAST BREAD.

2. BAKING SODA – ALSO KNOWN AS BICARBONATE SODA (BI-CARB), 3X MORE
POWERFUL THAN BAKING POWDER. STRONGER RISE POWER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
NO-YEAST BREAD.