Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good (S1E3)
Release Date: 10/22/2025
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Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps sits down with Etienne Maurice — actor, activist, and founder of WalkGood LA, a movement dedicated to community healing through mindfulness, movement, and creative expression. Etienne shares how purpose-driven work can lead to true liberation. 
Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps sits down with Etienne Maurice — actor, activist, and founder of WalkGood LA, a movement dedicated to community healing through mindfulness, movement, and creative expression. Etienne shares how purpose-driven work can lead to true liberation.
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Host & EP: @gisellejphelps @grtagency
Guest: @WalkGoodEtienne
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt
Studio: @SpiderCircleStudio
Editor: @23dBproductions
Music: YouTube Audio Library
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IG: @WalkGoodEtienne
@WalkGoodLA
@WalkGoodYard
@FilmGoodOrg