All Stories Matter - Dean & Gabriela Suárez-Starfeldt of the Koa Fund Part 2
Gabriela and Dean Suárez-Stareldt joined Marvinetta for part 2 of their “All Stories Matter” conversation. Threading all the ebbs and flows was their daughter, Koa – her eye of beauty for everything, everywhere, all at once – combined with a contrast which led to the family trauma. Dean and Gabriela discussed many moments of serendipity and of conditional love. This episode is a great reminder to stop, breathe, pay attention and experience awe in the wonders all around us.
00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Introduction and Host’s Message
00:00:39 Purpose of the Podcast
00:01:04 Introduction of Guests
00:01:32 Continuation from Part One
00:02:06 The COA Fund Beginnings
00:04:11 The Sunrise Gathering
00:06:08 The Significance of the Sunrise Gathering
00:07:11 Description of the Event’s Atmosphere
00:08:18 The Role of the COA Fund
00:10:14 Art and Activities at the Sunrise Gathering
00:12:03 Community and Participation
00:14:28 Philosophy of Healing and Storytelling
00:16:18 The COA Place Concept
00:18:12 Art Installations and Community Interaction
00:20:01 Interactive Storytelling and Performances
00:22:04 The Role of Reiki and Personal Healing
00:29:13 Relaxing Before Departure
00:29:39 A Transformative Experience
00:31:00 Vivid Vision and Unusual Clarity
00:32:24 Visions of Joy
00:33:37 A Spiritual Visit
00:37:04 Reflecting on the Experience
00:42:02 Debating Divine Intervention
00:47:00 A Dog Named Petal Luga
00:51:00 Adopting Luga
00:54:00 The Gift of Luga
00:57:41 Troublemakers and KOA’s Origin
00:58:06 Day of Giving and Heart Balloons
00:59:12 Koa’s Spirit and Family Traditions
01:00:12 Koa’s Purpose and Legacy
01:02:07 Conclusion and Call to Listen
