Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life with Florence Ann Romano

We all learn toxic stuff from our parents but it’s our job to unlearn those patterns and behaviors because they often get replicated in both romantic relationships and friendships. Today's special guest, Florence Ann Romano, is an expert in relationships and understanding how to unlearn some of these toxic traits and better identify our relational habits in order to foster healthier long term bonds with those close to us.  Her latest book, Build Your Village, delves into the significance of the connections, relationships, and influences that shape our identities. It offers readers a practical and strategic guide, not only to improve their lives but also to love more deeply and completely, benefiting everyone around us. Florence Ann is the leading voice on how to embrace this approach every day.Similar to a framework like love languages, she teaches several personas that make up a supportive village, and highlights that while individuals may possess traits from multiple archetypes, they primarily foster relationships based on one. Florence Ann Romano is an author, philanthropist, businesswoman, personal growth strategist, and village and childcare advocate with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence Ann is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children's Research Fund as well as Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street's Leadership Council. After spending more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, during which she was known as the Windy City Nanny, Romano is the authority on childcare and family support in this new millennium and has more than five hundred media appearances discussing these topics. For more information, visit www.florenceannromano.com.