In this episode we're talking about the power of forgiveness from a different angle. Our guest today is Washington State Governor candidate EL’ona Kearney, an army veteran, self-published author, and candidate for Washington State Governor.    Her goal in life is to unite communities and remove labels. Her inspiring autobiography, Purely Unadulterated Me, is a Paradigm of Forgiveness.”    In it, she dives deep into powerful personal topics she still talks about publicly today, even as she gets ready to approach the campaign trail.    From sexual trauma to abuse, child abuse, bullying, rape, addiction, and family secrets to her ultimate journey of forgiveness, self-healing, and single parenthood, EL’ona’s book and the story behind it gives us a rare peak into a journey of self-improvement from a traumatic past.   Ever since her childhood years in Philadelphia, EL’ona dreamt of leading, uplifting, and serving her community in powerful ways. Connect & Learn!