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The Real-Life Therapy Dog Inspiring Children's Books | Andy Honda S6 EPS23

  1. The Real-Life Therapy Dog Inspiring Children's Books | Andy Honda S6 EPS23 Host Kim Lengling 34:09

I’m happy to welcome Andy Honda — a New York City-based medical executive, consultant, speaker, and author of the children’s book series Koa’s Ruff Life.

A lifelong animal lover and storyteller, Andy finds inspiration in her real-life adventures around New York City with her beloved therapy dog, Koa. Together, they make weekly visits to children with special needs, bringing comfort, companionship, and joy — the very heart behind her stories.

Her newest release, Koa’s Ruff Life: Christmas Time in New York City, captures the magic, humor, and warmth of the holiday season through Koa’s adventures in the city.

Originally from Hawaii, Andy brings a spirit of aloha, kindness, and heart into everything she does.

To learn about Andy and herbooks, visit koasrufflife.com or andyhondamd.comwww.kimlenglingauthor.com

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Kim Lengling Author, Podcast Host

Sharing faith, nature, and love of animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim is passionate about spreading and sharing nuggets of Hope through all of her endeavors.

Kim uses her experience of 25+ years in the corporate world as a part of the foundation for building her dream; of writing, podcasting, hosting a radio show and sharing her story and others. Building platforms that help others to share their story and to spread Hope. The About Face Radio show, Let Fear Bounce, Tossing Nuggets of Hope, is the newest to her platforms.

She hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce and a radio show with the same name. In addition, she hosts the TV Show, The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She is also a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets, in her local area.

You can regularly find Kim walking with her rescue dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. In addition to writing and being the Queen of her Realm, she is a 25+ year advocate for veterans providing support through monthly care packages for over 22 years.