1450: Pepe’s Adventure: A Heartwarming Tale of Faith, Love, and Courage with Family Advocate Olga Keber

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

How do we help children make sense of grief, faith, and growing up in a world that often rushes past their feelings? What happens when curiosity leads a child to lessons adults sometimes forget—courage, compassion, and belief in something greater?

In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Olga Keber, a retired healthcare social worker turned children’s author, shares her heartwarming journey and the story behind her debut book, Pepe’s Adventure. The book follows an eight-year-old boy guided by faith and the loving memory of his grandfather. Drawing on more than 30 years of social work experience, Olga reveals how real-world lessons about resilience and empathy inspired her to create stories that help kids and parents connect through faith, curiosity, and courage.

Olga shares how Pepe’s Adventure came to life in just one week and how her years helping families shaped her mission to give children a voice. Through Pepe’s journey of discovery and belief, she shows that storytelling can heal hearts, bridge generations, and remind families of the power of listening and love. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone who believes in nurturing kindness, this episode will rekindle your appreciation for faith, family, and the timeless lessons only a child’s imagination can teach.

Quotes:

“I saw so many children who weren’t being heard—by parents, by teachers, by friends. I wanted to give them a voice.”

“Pepe learned survival. He learned to trust people and to speak his feelings so others could understand.”

“Writing Pepe’s Adventure gave me a new purpose. It reminded me that creativity doesn’t end with retirement—it begins when you listen to your heart.”

“Faith isn’t just taught; it’s discovered through experience.”