Raquel Durden
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
October 28, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Rabbit Box, Nonprofit |
Address:
835 Sunset Drive (VFW 2872) Athens, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel attends this monthly community storytelling event and hosts a Meet the Author table for discussion and book signing. Join us and support this incredible community nonprofit and the local VFW Post 2872. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am |
Venue: Coffee w/ Kristin & Tina |
Address:
Virtual Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Hosts Kristin & Tina chat with Raquel Durden about her book Dial Down and how to weave wellness into your day and lifestyle. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am |
Venue: Creative Aging |
Address:
Athens, GA |
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| Notes: Join us in the museum galleries to meet author and yoga teacher Raquel Durden. Raquel will lead a gentle seated yoga class including restorative stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness. She will share excerpts from her Dial Down book. All levels and abilities welcome! Free Event but Reservations Requested: gmoa-tours@uga.edu to reserve your seat. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 8, 2025 12:00pm |
Venue: Veterans Day Parade |
Address:
Atlanta, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel participates in the parade as the Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year--2025. She rides in "The Pearl" convertible w/ Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga nonprofit's Vice Chair-Mary Beth Wheeler. The Georgia Military Women's group organized this opportunity and fully supports. Join us! | ||||||||
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Date:
November 8, 2025 7:00pm |
Venue: Freedom Ball |
Address:
Atlanta, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel and her husband Dave Durden will attend the Freedom Military Ball. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 12, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Venue: Stress Reduction Strategies for REACH Program |
Address:
Winder, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel presents the importance of relaxing and de-stressing with mindfulness strategies and a gentle yoga session for lifestyle wellbeing at Apalachee High School for their REACH program. POC: Barbie Kulp, Mentor Coordinator. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Humble Warrior Sip 'n Read Book Club |
Address:
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| Notes: Raquel will attend and the group will connect virtually and discuss The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 15, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Venue: Gratitude Walk & Wellness Day |
Address:
2019 Fort Yargo Ave Winder, GA |
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| Notes: Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga hosts the second annual Gratitude Walk and Day of Wellness for women veterans and women first responders at beautiful Fort Yargo State Park. Raquel will share concepts, excerpts, and wellness practices from her book Dial Down with this large group of women who serve. The event will also draw attention SB 190 legislation to obtain free state park passes for all military, veterans, and Blue Star Families. | ||||||||
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Date:
November 18, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Rabbit Box, Nonprofit |
Address:
835 Sunset Drive (VFW 2872) Athens, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel attends this monthly community storytelling event and hosts a Meet the Author table for discussion and book signing. Join us and support this incredible community nonprofit and the local VFW Post 2872. | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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Date:
October 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Venue: Meet the Author & Chair Yoga - Oglethorpe Retired Teacher Association |
Address:
Winterville, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel accepted Leslie Barrett Jones's invitation to provide a Meet the Author event incorporating chair yoga workshop and excerpts from her wellness-focused book, Dial Down. Order your book today: www.freshwaterpressllc.com. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Venue: Presentation of Book |
Address:
240 Talmadge Drive Athens, GA |
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| Notes: Presented signed copy of Dial Down to the Loran Smith Center. Cancer Navigator--Robin Black accepted the donation. The center promotes and provides holistic wellness practices ranging from mindful art, yoga, and tai chi to massage, and more. The book becomes part of the center's library for cancer patients, survivors, and their family members. Note: Raquel has participated in the Women's Cancer Support Group since 2016. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 8, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Venue: Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, LLC |
Address:
Swanee, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel will return to Mitsubishi to provide a mindfulness session with practical strategies to weave into the work day in support of Customer Care Week! | ||||||||
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Date:
October 1, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Athens Word of Mouth @ The Globe Restaurant |
Address:
199 N. Lumpkin St Athens, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel regularly attends and will read from her debut book--Dial Down. Athens Word of Mouth celebrates poetry and prose by local writers. Join the fun and sign up to do a reading too! | ||||||||
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Date:
September 25, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Venue: War Hero to Superhero Podcast Interview by Host Daniel Faust |
Address:
Virtual |
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| Notes: Author Raquel on Daniel Faust's War Hero to Superhero podcast. Daniel draws on his veteran experience to help veterans and first responders transition successfully into civilian life. Raquel will share how her nonprofit Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga's two pillars of connection and holistic wellness serve to reduce social isolation and enhance well-being for veterans and first responders. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am |
Venue: Military Influencers Conference - Parade Deck Stage; Interview by Sean Douglas |
Address:
Atlanta Georgia |
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| Notes: Accepted Travis Johnson-Podcast Director's invitation. Veteran and Podcast Director Sean Douglas interviews Author/Speaker/Combat Veteran Raquel Durden amplifying her message of connection and wellness. Parade Deck is the #1 Go-to-Place for Military Podcasts, Influencers, and Live Streams. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Venue: Mindful Pause Practice @ State of Grace Studio |
Address:
807B N. 8th St Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Join Raquel in this beautiful and serene boutique yoga and wellness studio for her Mindful Pause practice. Registration required. Workshop: Mindful Pause is a gentle yoga experience rooted in connection and holistic wellness. It invites participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and explore simple postures to weave into everyday life. The class empowers individuals to become Wellness Weavers in how they live, move, and care for themselves. Raquel shares fundamentals from her debut book, Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Venue: Author Showcase of Oshkosh Wisconsin - Taping |
Address:
215 Church Ave Oshkosh, WI |
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| Notes: Raquel sits for interview with Thomas Cannon and co-hosts from the Author Show Case to share insights on being a local author and share excerpts from her debut non-fiction book Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 15, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Venue: Kiel Public Library Hosts Meet the Author @ Community Center |
Address:
510 Third St. Kiel, WI |
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| Notes: Raquel accepted Director Julia's invitation to share her story, excerpts from her debut book--Dial Down, and explore a variety of wellness practices in the Kiel Community Center. This is an interactive, free, community-centric event. Join us! | ||||||||
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Date:
September 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Venue: Wisconsin Maritime Museum - Veterans Resource Program |
Address:
75 Maritime Drive Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Raquel accepted Program Director Alex Bolle's invitation to provide a Mindfulness for Veterans program. Explore how to take a mindful pause and weave wellness into your daily routine. This is a free, community event. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 13, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
Venue: WordHaven BookHouse Author Panel |
Address:
921 N. Eighth St Sheboygan, WI |
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| Notes: Fresh Water Press authors participate in local author panel discussion. Join in for insights on the creative writing process and personal experiences. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 12, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Venue: Brillion Public Library |
Address:
326 N. Main St Brillion, WI |
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| Notes: Author Raquel joins Program Director Lydia Dill at the public library. This is a community (free) event. Connect with Raquel to discover how to dial down by exploring wellness and resilience together. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 11, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Venue: Meet the Author @ Salute to Everyone |
Address:
1107 S. 10th St. Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Join Raquel at this patriotic Manitowoc cocktail bar. She will read a 9/11 story and share insights from her book Dial Down. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Humble Warrior Sip 'n Read Book Club |
Address:
Virtual Fb Appearance |
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| Notes: Raquel welcomes and participates in Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga nonprofit's monthly book club. The group will discuss Ashley's War and women veterans from a Cultural Support Team (Afghanistan rotations) will attend. This is a private Facebook group open to all women. Please ensure you respond to the admin questions to help support a supportive environment. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 10, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Venue: Dial Down Book Launch @ The Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve |
Address:
3000 Hawthorne Ave Two Rivers, WI |
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| Notes: Fresh Water Press publishing launches author Raquel Durden's debut book, Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm. This is a free, community-centric, interactive event. Live reading, book signing, and food. Join Raquel and explore true connection and wellness practices. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 9, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Venue: Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA ~ Holistic Strategies Supporting Bone Density |
Address:
205 Maritime Drive Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Raquel and YMCA Wellness Lead Elizabeth Griesbach provide a holistic workshop comprised of education and a 12-posture sequence crafted by Dr. Loren Fishman--a physician and yoga instructor to support improving bone density. Registration required. (Ref: Fishman, L. Yoga for better bone health:12 poses to counter osteoporosis.YogaVana/Yogaville.) | ||||||||
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Date:
September 9, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Venue: Parade Deck Podcast with Travis Johnson |
Address:
Plan for Onstage Interview at MIC 2025 |
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| Notes: Travis Johnson-Podcast Director interviews Author/Speaker/Combat Veteran Raquel Durden amplifying her message of connection and wellness. Parade Deck is the #1 Go-to-Place for Military Podcasts, Influencers, and Live Streams. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Venue: Meet the Author @ Stage Door Pub |
Address:
701 Franklin St Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Join Raquel for engaging Meet the Author event--hear her story, explore Dial Down, and connect over wellness, resilience, and conversation at a the Stage Door Pub -- a historical Manitowoc building. | ||||||||
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Date:
August 14, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Humble Warrior Sip 'n Read Book Club |
Address:
Virtual Fb Appearance |
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| Notes: Raquel facilitates a discussion on how to write a good book review. She share's Fresh Water Press's guide with women veterans, first responders, nurses, and nonprofit supporters. | ||||||||
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Date:
August 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Venue: VA Women's Domiciliary (Inpatient) Program |
Address:
Atlanta, GA |
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| Notes: Raquel supports the VA's Peer Support Group with their peer leader-Samantha. She shares the two key pillars of connection and wellness with participants. Each woman is guided through how to weave wellness through their day and into their lifestyle routine. | ||||||||
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Date:
August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am |
Venue: WOMT Radio - After Further Review w/ Hosts Tina & Tim |
Address:
Manitowoc, WI |
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| Notes: Author Raquel Durden and Fresh Water Press Publisher Tracey Koach are interviewed by hosts Tina & Tim. Raquel shares insights to why she wrote Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm. Tracey shares personal insights from working with Raquel and invites people to attend the upcoming book launch. | ||||||||