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Pope Leo XIV (Photo by Edgar Beltrán / The Pillar - https://x.com/edgarjbb_/status/1920590815472108021, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164968160)

Hidden in Plain Sight: Pope Leo XVI, Creole Lineage and the Power of Cultural Reclamation

Paulette Bethel, PhD 305 0

When Pope Leo XVI emerged onto the balcony for the first time as the new head of the Catholic Church, viewers around the world watched with reverence.

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The Art of Becoming: Creativity, Cultural Wisdom & the Stories We Carry

Paulette Bethel, PhD 246 0

For women who’ve lived across cultures, creativity, artistry and craft often becomes the sacred brushstroke that reveals who we are now.

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Three multiracial young people enjoying at outdoor winter camping trip. Friends laughing together.

Fostering Creativity and Resilience in Winter (Part 2 of 2)

Paulette Bethel, PhD 143 0

In the in-between spaces, winter is not just a time of survival; it’s a time of creation. The stillness of the season provides fertile ground necessary for creativity to take root.

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Winter landscape

From Stillness to Self: The Silent Alchemy of Winter Reflection (Part 1 of 2)

Paulette Bethel, PhD 109 0

As the vibrant hues of autumn give way to the muted palette of winter, the world begins to slow. The crisp air carries the first hints of the season’s change, inviting us to retreat inward as nature prepares for its quiet transformation.

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7 Practical Tips for Planning a Multicultural Wedding

Paulette Bethel, PhD 83 0

Organizing a wedding that respects and celebrates multiple cultures requires careful planning. Here are some practical tips for couples embarking on this journey.

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Photo courtesy Michelle Sohan

Michelle Sohan Brings Cultural Traditions to Life in Wedding Cakes

Paulette Bethel, PhD 215 0

As couples navigate the complexities of merging diverse cultural traditions into their wedding celebrations, the expertise of talented wedding professionals becomes invaluable. Cue Michelle Sohan.

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Wedding of Karissa and Homero Rendon (Photo courtesy Karissa Rendon)

African American and Mexican American Wedding — Karissa Rendon and Homero Rendon (Part 2 of 2)

Paulette Bethel, PhD 138 0

Karisa and Homero Rendon embarked on their multicultural wedding journey with enthusiasm and a few challenges.

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Wedding Ring

Love Without Borders: Weaving Memorable Tapestries into Multicultural Wedding Plans (Part 1 of 2)

Paulette Bethel, PhD 94 0

Regardless of your background or beliefs, weddings are sacred events overflowing with meaningful rituals shared in communion with family and friends.

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