MY FUTURE TALKS

In our fourth episode, Emma speaks with Ashley Teubert, an educator, advocate, and devoted mother who shares her powerful story of resilience and purpose. Ashley grew up in an unstable home and spent time in foster care, experiences she shares publicly for the first time in this episode of My Future Talks. Now married to former NHL player Colten Teubert, Ashley holds degrees in Health Science and...

In our third episode, Emma speaks with Lakysha Laing — a contact center strategist, author, advocate for inclusion, foster care alumna, and breast cancer survivor. With over 30 years of leadership in customer care and strategy, Lakysha has built an accomplished career. She’s also deeply passionate about giving back, supporting causes such as foster care, youth development, and cancer advocacy. As...

In our second episode, we speak with Melvin Roy, Melvin is a passionate advocate for foster youth, a dynamic speaker, and the founder of Foster U ;  a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people in foster care to pursue higher education.  Having experienced the foster care system himself, Melvin knows firsthand the challenges it presents. His work is driven by a deep belief in the...

This week, we’re thrilled to speak with Dr. Miranda Teixeira, a remarkable young doctor whose journey from foster and group homes to medical school is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of perseverance, resilience, and determination. Listen as Dr. Teixeira takes us through her challenges and triumphs, offering insight into how she turned her foster care expe...