# From $1 Billion Raised to Blending Tea: How a Fundraiser Found Healing

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Podcast: [UBC News World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ubc-news-world-468831)
Published: 2026-07-18T10:32:00+00:00
Episode link: http://ubcnews.world/
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## Resource

What happens when a billion-dollar fundraiser is diagnosed with anxiety and depression? Kia Croom turned to folk herbalism and launched Tea Blend & Sip™ experiences for nonprofit professionals who care for others but rarely pause to care for themselves. Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, Inc. City: Woodbridge Address: 3426 Fort Lyon Drive Website: https://www.kiacroom.com Phone: +1 202 344 7165 Email: kia@kiacroom.com

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