Contributors

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Ana Maria Gaona

Meet Ana Gaona, a force of resilience, wisdom, and inspiration. As one of the visionaries behind Two Peacocks Travel 🦚🦚, she is more than a traveler—she is a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a wife, and a guiding light for young women everywhere. Despite the challenges of becoming a mother at a young age, Ana pursued her education, built a successful career, cared for her family, and retired from civil service after 26 years—only to embrace a new adventure as an entrepreneur. Her journey is a testament to strength 🏋️‍♀️, determination, and the limitless possibilities that come with courage and passion ❤️. This is Ana Gaona—woman, leader, trailblazer.

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SANDY CORREA

Meet Sandy Correa, co-founder of Two Peacocks Travel—a powerhouse of resilience, passion, and adventure! The proud daughter of an immigrant mother from El Salvador 🇸🇻 and a Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 military veteran, Sandy’s story is one of grit and heart. As a single mother, she wears many hats 🎩 —mother, sister, daughter, and entrepreneur —balancing them all with unwavering determination.

After a successful career in healthcare administration, making an impact in some of Los Angeles County’s largest hospitals, Sandy has retired from the field but remains as driven as ever. Sixteen years ago, she fearlessly launched her Farmer’s Insurance business, and she continues to embrace new opportunities. Beyond work, she is an avid Genealogist 💡, a proud board member of Roosevelt High School’s Alumni Foundation💛❤️, and a mighty UC Santa Cruz Banana Slug 🐌 . She lives by the belief that travel 🌍 transforms lives, and she encourages everyone to embrace new cultures fearlessly.

Guests

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Mona Raed, MD

Dr. Mona Raed is a board-certified physician in pediatric hospice and palliative medicine based in Indianapolis, with over 15 years of experience supporting children and families through serious illness.

She serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and works with the palliative care team at Community Health Network, focusing on compassionate, whole-person care.

She earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her pediatric residency and fellowship at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Raed’s approach blends medicine, emotional support, and spirituality, helping families navigate both the physical and emotional aspects of grief. She has also contributed to research in end-of-life care.

She is also a mother of two who values creativity, travel, and human connection, which shape her compassionate approach to healing.

https://www.instagram.com/welldressedwitnessmd/

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