The SPARK Initiative

Find Your Spark

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“FIND YOUR SPARK” is a podcast that uncovers real-life stories about discovering and embracing your SPARK—even in the middle of a busy, messy life. Hosted weekly by Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, President & CEO of The SPARK Initiative, and Chad Hudson, this show brings a fresh and authentic perspective on life, growth, and impact. Each episode features heartfelt conversations as Brooke and Chad explore topics like family, mental health, personal development, running a nonprofit, and the transformative work of The SPARK Initiative. With a mix of honesty, humor, and deep insight, they create a space fo...

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10: A Lesson in Trusting Yourself with Jena Travise 25.10.2018

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.

09: Stop, Collaborate and Listen! 19.10.2018

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

08: Seeing Innate Resilience with Your Children with Karen Dimarco 11.10.2018

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...

07: What Has Seeing your SPARK Done for you with Jena Travise 04.10.2018

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!

06: How Depression Transformed Our Relationship with Will Reece Part 2 27.09.2018

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...

05: How Depression Transformed Our Relationship-with Will Reece 21.09.2018

Realize Through Real Eyes

04: When Laundry Goes from Enemy to Frenemy with Nicole Wilson 13.09.2018

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...

03: Decisions...One Step at a Time 06.09.2018

Realize Through Real Eyes

02: When Your SPARK Seems Hard to Find 29.08.2018

Realize Through Real Eyes

01: Welcome to Find Your Spark - The Podcast from Brooke & Ashley 29.08.2018

Realize Through Real Eyes