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Kindness and belonging matter to me because I know what it feels like to be treated differently.

For a time, I questioned my worth because of how I looked. But I made a decision, I wouldn’t let those experiences define me.

Instead, I chose to spend my life helping others feel seen, valued, and like they belong.

If kindness can change my life, it can change someone else’s too.

Let’s be the reason someone feels accepted today. 💛

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#BookReaders #WritersLife #SpeakerLife #CommunityImpact #ConnectionMatters by @eileencosbyspeaks

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24 days ago

✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

It’s here—my book has finally arrived! 📖

Yes, there are Black people in Utah. No, I’m not a Mormon.
And this is my story of resilience, belonging, and the power of kindness in a world that wasn’t built for me.

Growing up in 1960s and 70s Utah, I faced a doctrine that said I was cursed. But through it all, kindness prevailed. This book is about friendship, courage, and finding my place in an unlikely world.

📅 Available September 17th on Amazon and at your local bookstore.

I cannot wait for you to join me on this extraordinary journey—because kindness still has the power to change everything.

Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

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Yesterday was my book launch. ✨
And today, as I look back through these old photos, my heart feels full.

Every face, every smile, every moment captured in these pictures is a piece of the story that shaped me.

We didn’t have much—sometimes just one suitcase, a few dollars, and a heart full of prayer. But we had courage. We had love. And we had kindness that carried us through.

This book isn’t just my story—it’s our story. A story about family, resilience, and the power of belonging in a world that often said we didn’t.

As I hold these memories close, I’m reminded: love and kindness always prevail. And that’s the legacy I hope lives on in every reader’s heart. 💛

Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#BookLaunch2025 #YesThereAreBlackPeopleInUtah #HeartAndSoulLeadership #StoriesThatMatter #RepresentationMatters #BelongingJourney #FamilyLegacy #KindnessPrevails #CultureOfBelonging #BlackInUtah #ResilienceAndLove #LeadershipWithHeart #HumanFirstLeadership #WomenInLeadership #cinnamongirl #viralreels #reeltrends by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Through our Book Donation Program, you can help place these books into classrooms, libraries, youth groups, and community spaces where they'll inspire children for years to come.

Join us in planting seeds of kindness for the next generation. Visit www.getheartandsoul.com to learn more about our Book Donation Program.

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul

#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #BelongingMatters #ChildrensBooks #ChooseKindness BookDonationProgram RaisingKindHumans LeadWithHeart CommunityImpact ConnectionMatters by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Our differences were never meant to divide us, they help us see the world in new ways.

When we choose curiosity over assumptions and kindness over judgment, we discover something important: we have more in common than we think.

Belonging doesn’t require us to be the same. It asks us to value each other, listen well, and celebrate what makes every person unique. 💛

The world is better when every voice has a place.

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#ChooseKindness #LeadWithHeart #CelebrateDifferences #EveryVoiceMatters #BetterTogether by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Everyone knows what it feels like to be left out.

Kindness isn't just about being nice. It's about helping someone feel seen, valued, and like they truly belong. 💛
Today, be that one person for someone else.
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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #healthyfriendships #bookreader #friendshipgoals by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Before you speak, pause and ask yourself...

Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is this the right time?
Will it leave this person better than before?

Words carry weight. They can build trust, offer hope, and help someone feel like they belong, or they can do the opposite.

Choose words that heal more than they hurt. That's where kindness begins. 💛

What words will you choose today?

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #BelongingMatters #ChooseKindness #EverydayKindness by @eileencosbyspeaks

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True friendship isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. 💛

Real friends tell the truth with kindness.
They celebrate your growth instead of competing with it.
They stay when life gets hard.
They respect your boundaries.
And they help you become more of who you were created to be.

The healthiest friendships don’t ask you to earn your place. They remind you that you already belong.

Tag someone who has been that kind of friend in your life. 💕

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**Eileen Cosby**
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
[www.getheartandsoul.com](http://www.getheartandsoul.com)

#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #HealthyFriendships #BookReaders #FriendshipGoals by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Through our Book Donation Program, you can help place these books into classrooms, libraries, youth groups, and the hands of children who need them most.

Together, we can plant seeds of kindness that will last a lifetime.

If you'd like to be part of this mission, visit www.getheartandsoul.com to learn more.

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul

#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #BelongingMatters #ChildrensBooks #ChooseKindness by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Belonging often begins with one simple question.
Who feels unseen?
Who hasn’t spoken yet?
Who needs encouragement?
Who’s missing from the conversation?
How can I make room?
Kindness starts by noticing.
One thoughtful question can help someone feel seen, heard, and included. 💛
Who can you make room for today?
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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com
#ArizonaMoms #KindnessInArizona #BelongingMatters #ChooseKindness #LeadWithHeart by @eileencosbyspeaks

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Never underestimate the power of one small act of kindness.

A smile.
An encouraging word.
An invitation.
Or simply saying, "I'm glad you're here."

You never know what someone is carrying or how close they are to giving up.

Your kindness could be the reason they take one more step.

Let’s choose to be that person for someone today. Because while they may never forget your kindness, you may never fully know how much it meant. 💛

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#ArizonaMoms #BookReaders #WritersLife #SpeakerLife #ConnectionMatters CommunityImpact taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @eileencosbyspeaks

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The most meaningful feedback isn't about a great presentation. It's hearing that people left believing kindness can change lives. 💛

My goal has never been to simply speak. It's to create conversations that help people feel seen, valued, and connected, and to inspire workplaces and communities where belonging becomes part of the culture.

When people leave with a new perspective and a desire to treat others with more kindness, that's where real change begins.

If you're looking for a speaker who helps teams build stronger connections through kindness and belonging, I'd love to connect.

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Eileen Cosby
🎤 Speaker | 📚 Author | ❤️ Heart & Soul
www.getheartandsoul.com

#ArizonaSpeakers #KindnessInArizona #BelongingMatters #WorkplaceCulture #ChooseKindness by @eileencosbyspeaks

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