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Growing Joy with Maria - A Podcast About Plant Care and Wellness

Author, Top Podcaster, Speaker, Plant-repreneur, Content Creator, Educator, Broadway Singer, &
Plant Killer Turned Happy Plant Lady™
 

I used to be overwhelmed and overworked. I spent thousands of dollars on self-help and still felt like something was missing...

Learning to care for houseplants changed that for me.

Now I'm on a mission to help you experience that same transformation.

Helping you unlock levels of joy, calm and connection
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