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Join adoptive mother and resilient author Mikki Shepard as she dispels adoption myths, overcomes obstacles, and celebrates the power of love in creating a family on this empowering episode of Live Love Engage.
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“When we adopted, nobody talked about it back then. It was just something and boy, did we find out fast that how many people were adopted that we knew or had adopted, and they just never talked about it.” – Mikki Shepard

Mikki Shepard is a loving mother who has dedicated her life to the adoption journey. As a US Air Force veteran, she has had a diverse and successful career in various fields, including real estate, marketing, and speaking. Mikki and her husband had always known that adoption would be a part of their family’s story, but they never could have predicted the twists and turns that would lead them to their greatest joy. From struggling to have a child of their own, to a chance conversation with a friend, to the call that would change their lives forever, Mikki’s journey to motherhood is a testament to the power of love and the beauty of unconventional families. Since then, she has used her voice as an author with her book, In a Heartbeat: The Miracle of a Family That Was Meant To Be, and as a radio show and podcast host of Adoption as a Choice to inspire and support others on their adoption journey.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Witness how adoption and love create profound connections and change lives.
• Find novel strategies to make the adoption process financially feasible.
• Debunk unfounded myths and misconceptions about adopting children.
• Understand how transparency and openness contribute to a healthy adoptive family dynamic.
• Get inspired by Mikki Shepard’s unique podcast that encourages adoption as a fulfilling choice.

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