Host: Drifter

Guest: Marci Hopkins

Transform the chaos of harmful patterns into the clarity of recovery with Marci Hopkins. Her intimate stories of addiction—to alcohol, attention, and the promise of a fresh start—shine a light on the dark places of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. By healing past trauma, making amends in relationships, walking in faith, and creating a joy-filled life, Marci proves that there is a better way to live even when it is challenging.

Chaos to Clarity explains the journey of recovery using an educational approach and personal stories to lead the reader through the process of becoming aware of their own personal patterns and habits. As the reader continues on a pathway to healing, they will find more joy, ability to heal from the past, strength to break generational cycles, and ultimately they will live beyond their wildest dreams. Let Marci show how to change the chaos of addiction into a new space of clear awareness and abundant joy!

Marci Hopkins is an author of Chaos to Clarity, Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles, Inventor of Carssentials, and an. award-winning TV Personality, host, show creator and executive producer of "Wake Up with Marci" - which airs on CBS-owned WLNY-TV 10/55 at 10 am est on Saturdays, Hulu Live, YouTube and Podcast Platforms. Wake Up is a talk show all about inspiration and empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope. She shares celebrity inspiration, spreads hope through triumphant stories, has specialists on to educate the audience and provide resources. Wake Up is about living our happiest lives!

Marci has candid conversations with her guests and her mission is simple: she's committed to changing lives as an authority on recovery spreading hope, mindset shifts, and breaking negative cycles. She gives others’ stories a voice. "My guests are living proof that it is possible to heal and that difficult situations do not have to define you...I hope viewers find strength, hope and their purpose through these stories." The show is a passion project for Marci, who is six years sober after winning her battle with alcoholism.

When Marci's not hosting her show, the mother-of-two devotes much of her time to giving back to her community. Marci supports the Kumali Organization in Uganda, Africa. Since her fundraising efforts the ministry has been able to buy land and build a home for the children. She is also on the board of the YWCA, dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA also helps women and children through Healing Space, helping those sexually assaulted. This is most important to her because she is a survivor of sexual abuse. Marci has also helped to open a safe haven for women and children in New Jersey through her interview and support of Access Family Services. Marci was awarded for her support. Marci has been honored as 2021 TOP 25 LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, she has received the Women's Achievement Award from The New Jersey State Federation Women's Clubs, and was also honored by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge at their Whiskers and Tails Dinner and Casino Night.

Marci has been named a top influencer in New Jersey by 201 Magazine, featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Yahoo, CBS New York; PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, Park Magazine, Thrive Global, New Jersey Family Magazine, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets. A native of Texas, Marci started her career at Fox Cable Group, where she served in multiple roles and quickly climbed the corporate ladder, ultimately becoming the Director of On-Air Promotions for FX Network in Los Angeles. Marci resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children.

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