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 The old Russian proverb, “Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are” still stands true. We are thrilled to bring our personal friend and community powerhouse, Vanessa Seltzer, on the show today. This episode is fun and giddy and comforting like a warm blanket as Vanessa shares about the loves in her life – her family and her avocation in the non-profit sector. Her pearls of wisdom feel familiar and yet as if we are hearing them for the first time. She relishes in the purity of happiness and it is contagious. Enjoy! 

Vanessa Seltzer, a New Jersey native made South Florida her home over 16 years ago. She has a passion for serving this community and has built her 12-year career around connecting the community to philanthropy. She currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy for ARC Broward and is responsible for driving individual and corporate giving initiatives to support the nonprofit’s mission. For 66 years Arc Broward has worked with the community to change how people with disabilities are embraced and included. 

Vanessa is currently the president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter. She has served on several boards including the Elite Foundation which supports survivors of human trafficking. She was named one of the co-chairs of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Women’s Council “Excuse Me That’s My Seat” conference and is the incoming Chair of the Women’s Council’s board. She also serves as co-chair for the Nonprofit Executive Alliance of Broward’s Development Professionals group. 

A nature enthusiast, Vanessa and her husband, Sean, enjoy vacationing in Puerto Rico and Islamorada, FL where the couple were engaged and married. The couple’s four-year-old son, Cole, and baby sister, Aubrey, also enjoy the couple’s outdoor excursions.
 Handles: Arc Broward on Instagram and Facebook
Vanessa Seltzer on Linkedin 

Co-host Graciela,is a published, award-winning and professionally certified portrait photographer specializing in Boudoir and Personal Branding. She create portraits of who you are and not just what you look like so that you can become who you’ve always been.
Website:      www.gracielavaldes.com
Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/gracielavaldesphotography/
Linked In:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/graciela-valdes/
Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/gracielavaldesfineartphotography 

Co-host Julietta, the Magical PT is the owner and founder of Body and Soul PT, as well as Soul Candy: intuitive, hand-made and one-of-a-kind jewelry and artwork. She supports people in finding the magic within themselves, creating balance in their body and soul. 
Websites:   https://bodyandsoul-pt.ccom & https://soulcandy.love/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicalPT & https://www.facebook.com/soulcandybyjulietta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagicalpt/ & https://www.instagram.com/soul_candy_/

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