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From the moment she emerged from the womb, Mimie Langlois’s life has been a study in awareness. Her art epitomizes the close relationship between creativity and divinity. And, it hangs in public buildings around the globe. This episode tells the story of a woman whose charmed life took flight as she came to understand the true meaning of art. The conversation with this abstract expressionist painter unveils an enchanting life filled with love and peace, as well as surprises. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode 204 of The Path to Authenticity.
A special thank you to Mimie for her love and generosity.
Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.com.
Episode 203 of The Path to Authenticity features the artist Heather Sundquist Hall. Heather lives and works in Texas and is part of the vibrant art scene in Austin. She talks about how painting helps her feel grounded and touches on some positive aspects of having a day job. Visit heathersundquist.com. To purchase prints, visit goldenhourprints.com.
Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.com.
Episode 200 of The Path to Authenticity features Alysse Gafkjen, a Nashville-based portrait photographer working in the music industry. Click here to see examples of Alysse’s work. Hear her talk about how she built a career by honoring her love for both music and photography. Click here to see some examples of her work, which has been featured practically everywhere, including Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Billboard, and The New York Times. She has photographed the likes of Billy F. Gibbons, Marty Stuart, The Highwomen, The Old 97’s, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, The Black Keys, and many more. Follow her on Instagram, @alyssegafkjen. Or, to learn more, see 20 Questions for Alysse Gafkjen.
Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.net.
Episode 194 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Andy Isham. Andy does custom woodwork, and is the owner of These Trees, which uses salvaged urban trees to create unique furniture pieces in Madison, Wisconsin. Hear Andy talk about how the idea of practicality has affected his career path, and how emotional literacy factors into his everyday life.
Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.com.
Episode 192 of The Path to Authenticity features Allen Schwartz. Allen is a recovery advocate who also serves as a prayer chaplain at Unity of the Palm Beaches. He’s been an important figure in my life since we first met in 1996. And, he’s one of those people who makes everyone smile when he walks in the room. I’m grateful Allen agreed to be a guest. We had this conversation the evening of January 6, 2021. I was happy to talk to Allen on such a troubling day in America.
If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 63.
As person in long-term recovery, Allen Schwartz is well known in the Palm Beach County recovery community. His professional career began shortly after he moved to West Palm Beach in 1991. Over his decades-long career, Allen has worked at a number of substance abuse treatment facilities in various roles, including as an admissions specialist, a behavior health technician, group facilitator, and community relations specialist. In addition to also serving his community as a volunteer over the years, he is an accomplished photographer.
Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.com.
