This powerful episode shares a real adoption story of love, courage, and connection told by two women whose lives became forever intertwined through the adoption journey.

Camille Celucci had always dreamed of becoming a mother. As a single mom pursuing adoption, she stepped into a challenging and emotional process that ultimately led her to Haley Coxe. Haley became pregnant while still in high school and, with the loving support of her parents, made the brave decision to place her baby for adoption.

What followed was a deeply moving journey of trust, selflessness, and compassion — a story that shows how adoption doesn’t just create families, it connects hearts in ways no one expects.

This is the story of where adoption begins and how family follows.

🎙️ Hosted by Peter Friedman and Kyra Bernor

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Cigars, bourbon, and live jazz — it’s a perfect harmony.

In this episode, we travel to The Commissioner Cigar Lounge in Waterbury, Connecticut, to sit down with proprietor Felix Manuel Rodriguez — the heart and soul behind one of CT’s most welcoming cigar communities.

Felix shares how he turned a lifelong love of cigars and people into a destination lounge, why the cigar world feels like “the brothers (and sisters) of the leaf,” and how the lounge became a place where community comes first — no matter your background. We talk rare smokes (including Cohiba Spectres), the game-changing impact of their liquor permit, and the unique events that keep the lounge buzzing — from comedy nights to cultural guest appearances and fundraising for local causes.

Felix also opens up about the personal journey that shaped his purpose: his connection to Muhammad Ali, a once-in-a-lifetime story involving his son, and why he believes relationships are the best investment you can make.

📍 The Commissioner Cigar Lounge

350 Fairfield Avenue, Waterbury, CT

🕛 Open 7 days a week (opens at noon)

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a cigar lounge feel like home — this one’s for you.

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