Join us for a conversation with author Jane Marie Chen to discuss their newest memoir, LIVE A WAVE WE BREAK live recording with John Miles Jane will be in coversation with John Miles, for the Passion Struck Podcast.   The courageous memoir of one woman’s globe-spanning journey of unraveling and awakening—breaking free of the narratives that once defined her and confronting the long-buried truths of a traumatic past—by the former CEO and co-founder of Embrace.On paper, Jane Chen was the embodiment of success. A Harvard and Stanford graduate, she was the CEO and co-founder of a company that developed a groundbreaking incubator helping to save hundreds of thousands of newborns in the world’s most vulnerable communities. Her work gave her purpose and earned her shoutouts from presidents and pop stars. Yet underneath it all, she was burning out—consumed by self-doubt and a relentless need to prove herself, shaped by wounds that had formed long before her career began. No matter how much she achieved, she never felt like she was enough.Then, Embrace collapsed. Jane lost more than a dream—she lost the identity she had built her life around. Feeling utterly broken, she set off on a global quest for healing. Her search took her across oceans and into the uncharted terrain of her inner world. She sat in silence for days in the Indonesian jungle. She sought wisdom from world-renowned healers and therapists. She burned holes into her leg for a frog poisoning ceremony. She dove headfirst into every form of self-help, from the spiritual to the psychedelic, from the cultish to the comical, only to find herself face-to-face with the one thing she had spent a lifetime avoiding: the trauma of her upbringing as a first-generation Taiwanese American. Jane discovered a profound truth—that real healing doesn’t come from achievement, approval, or even the tools we think will save us. A revelatory memoir brimming with candor, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Like a Wave We Break is more than a story of personal transformation—it’s an invitation to confront our deepest wounds and to embrace the messy, beautiful truth of who we are. Jane Chen is a globally recognized entrepreneur, inventor, and speaker. She is the co-founder of Embrace Global, which developed a groundbreaking infant incubator that has helped to save nearly a million babies. She has been a TED Fellow, an Echoing Green Fellow, and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. Jane was recognized as Forbes Impact 30 and Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum, and was a recipient of the Economist Innovation Award. She received her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and her Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Art Harvest began 60 years ago as a small arts gathering. Present-day, Art Harvest has evolved into a highly respected juried show of high-quality art with balanced media involving over 200 artists. Held on the first weekend in November in Dunedin, Florida, this event continues to grow year after year. Historically over 30,000 people of all ages have attended this event and there is something for everyone.  As the largest autumn art show in the Tampa Bay area, artists and patrons of the arts have found this event to be an enjoyable and successful weekend affair. Our members and community partners that provide sponsorship dollars every year make this event possible. This community tradition provides the funding for the work that The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin does each year. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin is currently working to bring awareness and solutions to chronic hunger and poverty in Northern Pinellas County. All proceeds from this event are invested in training, community projects and programs.

The Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club is excited to present its 66th Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, happening on November 1-2 at the Florida Fairgrounds Special Events Center. Over 55 vendors will showcase a remarkable selection of unique slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, jewelry, and more. Whether you’re a collector, creator, or simply love working with nature’s materials, this event is perfect for you. Highlights include a kids’ area featuring a sluice, a touch table with rock identification, scavenger hunt, and a bean bag toss with prizes for kids and adults alike. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military personnel (with ID), while kids 12 and under enter for free. Parking is free when you enter through the MLK entrance and mention you’re attending the Gem Show! This indoor, air-conditioned event offers a concession stand with lunch and refreshments, along with a conveniently located ATM. Don’t miss the Tampa Bay Fall Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show — the premier event for mineral collectors and jewelry enthusiasts in the Tampa Bay area!