Impact: Project Periwinkle

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Amara Enciso, a chef and yoga teacher in Juneau, Alaska. Discover her insights on food sovereignty, traditional indigenous foods, and the transformative power of yoga for health and community impact. Christine & Ben loved this conversation, and hope you will too! Here are some of Amara's favorites on yoga: Autobiography of a Yogi The Yoga Sutr...

On this episode, Christine and Ben sit down (together in person!) and are joined by Project Periwinkle’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chair Kathy Broghammer, former Board Member Alex Eanes (2015-2021), and Board Member Jean Crudden to discuss their takes on the meaning of impact, how Project Periwinkle is defining it, and a look ahead for young people looking to get involved and make their mar...

It’s awareness month for stomach cancer and hosts Ben and Christine take you inside Project Periwinkle’s latest happenings—from powerful awareness initiatives to standout research breakthroughs of the year.  Discovery the stories behind the science, get a sneak peek at our new merch line, upcoming business sponsorships, and hear a very small glimpse of what’s in store for 2026. Join us for an epis...

Season 3 is here! In this episode, Christine and Ben chat with Julia Callahan, Board Member, Secretary & Chief Transformation Officer of Project Periwinkle, to discuss and announce the theme of season 3, Julia's involvement and what drives each of us as we look to make an impact. Follow Us: Instagram: @ProjectPeriwinkle Facebook: @ProjectPeriwinkle Visit us online: www.projectperiwinkle.or...

In this episode of Impact, Ben and Christine discuss our recent 10 Year Anniversary Gala in Saint Louis, MO, take a look back on the past decade, Project Periwinkle's growth, successes and what's coming for the organization. Follow Us: Instagram: @ProjectPeriwinkle Facebook: @ProjectPeriwinkle Visit us online: www.projectperiwinkle.org Shop the Merch:  ⁠⁠www.projectperiwinkle.org/shop⁠⁠ Do...

Welcome back to the pod! In this episode, Ben and Christine chat about Ben's recent trip to the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. advocating for stomach cancer research funding. Project Periwinkle is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the U.S. with the mission of funding and advancing stomach cancer research programs.  As a 100% volunteer based nonprofit, every dollar raised for...

Christine takes the podcast on a tour around the plate, and her and Ben chat about clean eating and the small details that make a big difference in the kitchen. Project Periwinkle is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the U.S. with the mission of funding and advancing stomach cancer research programs.  As a 100% volunteer based nonprofit, every dollar raised for cancer research goe...

Christine and Ben chat about stomach cancer awareness month, its importance, Project Periwinkle’s involvement, and what’s to come for advocacy work and our organization in the coming months. Project Periwinkle is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the U.S. with the mission of funding and advancing stomach cancer research programs. Follow Us: Instagram: @ProjectPeriwinkle Facebook:...

*Recorded at the end of August 2024* In Episode 3, Danielle and Ben welcome Christine Southall to the podcast, and we discuss her involvement with Project Periwinkle, the recent introduction of H.R.9304 (Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act) in Congress, recap and react to Episode 2 which detailed our supported work at MD Anderson, give a sneak preview of November’s awareness month, s...

We are honored and excited to have a very special guest this episode.  Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma, surgical oncologistat The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins us to share what Project Periwinkle has helped make possible at MD Anderson over the past five years and give updates on recent work in gastric cancer research.  Project Periwinkle has supported work at MD Anderson since 2019, wit...

Welcome back to Impact: Project Periwinkle ! We are excited to kick off Season 2, with special guest, Julia Callahan, Project Periwinkle's Chief Transformation Officer, Secretary and member of the Board of Directors. In this episode, we recap our latest fiscal year, which ended April 30, talk about our most recent event, and offer a sneak peak into the new season! Impact is co-hosted by Daniel...

In this special episode, Ben sits down with Kristopher Miranda, who is a stomach cancer survivor and supporter of Project Periwinkle. Kristopher shares his story, how he found Project Periwinkle, what the organization means to him, how he is spreading awareness in his own way, and his take on our work.

After a short break, we are back! Join us for episode 5, where we sit down with Mike Babcock, who is a member of our Board of Directors and serves on a number of committees, including Events and Budget & Finance. Mike shares how he got involved and what our mission means to him. *Episode recorded in September 2023*

This is a very special episode as we sit down with Ben's mom, Kathy Broghammer, and discuss her perspective and insights on Project Periwinkle. Kathy is on the Board of Directors and also serves as Project Periwinkle's Chief Operating Officer, and has been involved since the beginning. She talks about what it was like seeing first hand the building of this organization from a dream, to lau...

Welcome back! In this episode, we welcome our first guest to the podcast, Julia Callahan who is on our Board of Directors and also serves as Project Periwinkle's Secretary. We discuss the organization from Julia's perspective, the connections found in community, and the drive that is elevating our organization and moving progress forward. Our website:  ⁠www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org⁠ Donate: ...

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss more details around the research programs we are supporting, Project Periwinkle 2025, our Ambassador Program, and how those who follow us are getting involved! Visit www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org. We are excited to have you listening! Our website: www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org Donate: www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org/donate Get In Touch: www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org/con...

In this first episode, we give an introduction to Project Periwinkle, how we started and what we are doing to advance stomach cancer research. Join us for our introductory episode! Interested in learning more about Project Periwinkle, our work, and getting involved? Visit www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org. We are excited to have you listening! Our website: www. ProjectPeriwinkle.org Donate: www. ProjectP...