134: Virtual friendships, with Jodi Samuels

Jodi Samuels is a connector who shares much of her life on social media. As a result her life is full of friends, followers, and buddies. Virtual friendships have advantages in modern times, especially the ability to break cultural barriers and make connections between people with diverse needs. As we get older our friendships become fewer and more meaningful--because our friendships change throughout our lives and circumstances. And vritual friendships can be an integral part of our lives as we change. Jodi Samuels is a speaker, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for children with special needs. Her memoir "Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman" shows how to use resilience and humor to face life"s challenges and come out on top. You can reach Jodi on her website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or email her at: jodi@jodisvoice.com. #BeAFriend   ***** Thank you for listening. After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to shut down Project BFF and the podcast. Our last podcast episode aired on August 23, 2024. We are leaving the podcast live on Buzzsprout through the end of 2024. We are proud of this podcast and honored to have hosted such amazing and engaging guests. Our hope is that Project BFF and Friendshipable have inspired you to form new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and encourage others to do the same Thank you for being a part of our story. The two of us have truly deepened our friendship during this time, and we look forward to new and memorable adventures together in and around New England, which serves as the adopted home for both of us. With gratitude and friendship, Manya and Terri To contact us, you can email Manya at manya@alley424.com