“No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever." ~ Francois Mauriac 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 Welcome to the Time to Elevate Podcast! I’m your host, Ann Lucente, and whether you’re joining me for the first time or you’re a regular listener – I’m so happy you’re here!
You never know when God is going to send someone into your life who just fits. I recently had one of those moments. What started as a professional connection turned into an instant friendship. My guest today was assigned to interview me for an article in Women Who Podcast Magazine, but it quickly became so much more. Our conversation went beyond the questions—it was real, raw, and full of shared stories, laughter, and even a few tears from both of us. We felt an instant bond that went well beyond the scope of the interview.
From there, we decided we had to meet in person. Living in the same beautiful Hudson Valley, NY we picked a perfect spot—The Craft Fair in New Paltz. When we met, it was as if we had known each other forever. Isn’t it amazing how life works sometimes? You think you’re just meeting someone for work, and before you know it, they’ve become a friend you feel like you’ve had for years.
My guest has always dreamed of becoming a professional writer. After the unexpected loss of her father in 2020 due to alcohol abuse and her own near-fatal accident three years later, she knew it was time to pursue her passion. In late 2023, she made the courageous decision to transition into writing full-time, determined to apply her creativity and talents to projects that have a positive impact. Currently, she writes for Women Who Podcast Magazine and is honored to be invited onto various platforms to share her experiences—discussing everything from the challenges of being the child of a parent with addiction to topics like grief, parenting, and creativity. She lives in New York with her family and their irreplaceable, though slightly neurotic, mini-poodle, and she's finally finding her joy.
It's my absolute pleasure to welcome my incredible, talented friend, Chelsea Pegues!
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