Find Your Spark

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about conflict, and what they have seen recently about staying neutral during conflict. Brooke shares what happened recently when she did not stay neutral in a discussion and Ashley shares how a conversation she had turned out better than expected because of neutrality. Listen as they share why this is helpful and important to understand.

In this episode, Ashley talks about moods and what she has found to be most helpful to know when in different moods. Ashley also reads some of their Facebook comments about what others have found to be the most important thing to know when understanding moods.

In this episode, Ashley is joined by Jena Travise and Nicole Wilson. Together they share what they have seen about the dreaded W word... weight loss! They share stories and talk about why an understanding of the mind helps them through their gains and losses.

In this episode we have yet another insightful conversation about the power of the mind and built in resilience within all of us. This time we are co-hosting the podcast with Mara and Eirik, founders of One Solution, an awesome organization we are partnering with that work with youth in the inner city of Chicago. This episode is a 4 way discussion about what it takes to empower youth from the INSI...

In this episode, Ashley shares how an experience with a homeless man in Central Park taught her so much about life, and herself. She shares what he spoke about and how she has come to reflect on it time and time again. If you'd like to here even more about the experience with Armando after listening to this podcast, be sure to visit Micheal Neill's Creating the Impossible Podcast https://www.micha...

In this episode, we invite Rebecca Perkins and Beatrice Arscott to join us in a conversation about their journey through anorexia. Rebecca Perkins Rebecca has worked as a professional wellbeing and resilience coach for 11 years with both individuals and in groups across all ages and sectors. More recently she has focused her work with young people who are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, ad...

In this episode, Brooke is back from vacation and talks about her experience traveling with 5 kids on a road trip. She reflects on this time last year when her niece and nephews first joined her family. She speaks about how much has changed over the course of a year and what she saw happen when she let go of her expectations on how things should be. Through this conversation, Ashley also reflects...

In this episode, Ashley invites Tiffany Gleason to join in on the conversation. Tiffany is a veteran teacher who has not only taught in typical classroom settings, she has also trained teachers and now teaches students virtually. Tiffany offer's a wealth of experience and gives us a teacher's point of view on how understanding something so simple can have such a big impact on not only the students...

In this episode, Nicole and Jena, The SPARK Initiative's mentors, shared what their students taught them this past year. They speak about their experience, being nervous and apprehensive at the beginning of the program, and then seeing how it all worked out in the end once they got out of their own way.

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley invite John El-Mokadem to join them as they explore what it means to parent, knowing that their children will be okay and resting in that, rather than a place of "should-ing". You know, the my kids should be doing this, I should be this kind of parent, my kids should do well in school. They share stories of their parenting fails, as well as lessons they've learne...

In this episode, Ivana Culham joins Ashley and Brooke. Ivana lives in the UK, is a wife and a parent to 3 children. She is a wellbeing coach who is very passionate about promoting wellbeing in young people through the work she does with youth and parents. Ivana, Ashley and Brooke discuss kids, school, and parent/teacher conferences. Listen as they share their stories navigating through challenges,...

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley discuss what they have seen recently about less truly being more. They talk about about examples in their personal life and professional life where they see this to be true.

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley share an excerpt from a staff meeting they recently had on bullying in a social media driven culture.

In this episode, we talk to Jena Travise, one of our SPARK mentors, about her experience in the classroom last week. She shares how the classes taught her more about herself, and helped her to truly see first hand what happens when you trust in yourself, and let your SPARK lead the way.

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about the power of collaboration when coming from a place of abundance instead of scarcity.

Karen DiMarco, RN BSN iRNPA. Nurse, mom, medical science-geek, business woman, refined butt-kicker, wellbeing-hacker, exploiter of unconventional ways of being deliriously happy, and founder of GetKare, LLC. She's on a mission to help the lost, the discouraged, the sickly, the stuck, and the this-can’t-be-as-good-as-it-gets of the world. Find out that as-good-as-it-gets is their ‘factory default s...

In this episode, Jena Travise, The SPARK Initiative's Research Coordinator and Youth Mentor, joins us! She shares how finding her SPARK has transformed her relationships with others and how she has seen her confidence uncovered in an amazing way!

In this episode, we invited back Brooke’s husband, Will Reece back to share more about his experience with depression and how finding his SPARK helped him experience life differently. Be sure to  listen to part one for his back story on depression and how Brooke saw her husband change! This time, we didn’t allow Brooke in the room! Ashley asked him questions from our listeners and Will shares more...

Realize Through Real Eyes

Nicole Wilson is The SPARK Initiative’s Community Programs Coordinator and Youth Mentor. Nicole is responsible for organizing and planning with representatives and organizations in the community & mentoring the youth to further The SPARK Initiative’s mission. Prior to her work here, Nicole was an Elementary School Student Aid for Hillsborough County Public Schools. Because she is passionate ab...

Realize Through Real Eyes

Realize Through Real Eyes

Realize Through Real Eyes