Resilient Voices & Beyond

Welcome to Season Three, Episode Eight of the Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast! In this thought-provoking installment, we delve into the remarkable journey of Grace Yung Foster, the Founder & CEO of The Inclusion Initiative. Titled "Model Minority," this episode takes us on a profound exploration of Grace's life and mission. Grace's story is a testament to resilience and identity. Born in...

On this espisode of Resilient Voices & Beyond we welcome the incredible Alexandria Ware to the mic! 🎉✨Alexandria, the visionary Founder of Culture Creations INC, the dynamic Co-Host of Diaries of Black Girls in Foster Care Podcast, and a remarkable Coach, graces us with her presence. Prepare to be inspired! In this captivating episode, Alexandria takes us on a journey through time, sharing p...

Get ready for a sensational episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond podcast! 🎉 In this installment, we had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable Brittney Lee. As a Child Welfare Consultant with lived expertise, Brittney is a powerful storyteller, a professional reformer, and a catalyst for change within stagnant systems. 💪🌟Join us as Brittney takes u...

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond! 🎉 In Season 3, Episode 5, we had an absolute blast talking with Justin Black, one-half of the dynamic duo behind Redefining Normal Represent the Blacks. 💪 Justin, alongside Alexis, is a former foster youth from Detroit and Flint, Michigan. Today, they've risen above their circumstances and become authors, speakers, business...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond! 💥 In Season 3, Episode 4, we had the incredible honor of speaking with none other than Mr. Motivator Aka Jamole Callahan! 🎙️ With over 20 years of experience in various capacities within the child welfare system, Jamole has become a true force of inspiration and empowerment. As a foster care advocate, motivational speaker, tr...

Get ready for an incredible and insightful episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast! In Season 3 Episode 3, we had the honor of sitting down with Farah Jackson, a true trailblazer in the making. Farah is a Community Health Student and File Clerk for Wayne County in collaboration with the United States Prosecution Office, with a goal of pursuing her JD to make a real difference for the BIPO...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast! In Season 3, Episode 2, we had the incredible honor of sitting down with Vitor E. Sims, a true leader and advocate within the child welfare space. Victor is on a mission to reunify families and break the generational cycles of foster care, and he's making a real difference as a Senior Associate at the Annie E. Casey Found...

Get ready to dive into an electrifying episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond as we kick off season 3 with an awe-inspiring guest, Gabriella Mallory! Gabriella's reputation precedes her as a trailblazing leader in the field of child welfare advocacy and policy, peer support, innovation, and social work. As a true visionary, she has transformed the lives of countless individuals through her remar...

Season 2 Finale In this episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond, I hosted a conversation with my fellow NYTD colleagues Teshiana S-Nichols is an Allegheny County Educational Liaison, National Foster Youth Advocate, Jim & Annie E. Casey ACOMM Member, Contracted Federal Consultant, NYTD Reviewer. Daniel Woodruff is an Employment Navigator at the National Resource Center For Youth Services &...

On this episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond I had a great conversation with Lisa Marie Arnett. Lisa is Public Speaker, Foster Care Advocate, and more tune in to hear about her journey in care to her life now and her expertise.

on this episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond I interviewed Stormy Lukasavage. Stormy and I met through NFYI shadow and have been connected ever since. Stormy is an experienced advocate, consultant, and policy advisor with over a decade of work travel across America in the social field. please tune in to hear more about his journey.

On this episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond had a great conversation with Ronald A. Hummons. Ronald is an Award-winning author and Childhood Trauma Activist. He shares his experience and beliefs on why he believes Childhood Trauma should label as a state of emergency federally.

On this episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond, I MDDTSpeaks had the pleasure of interviewing Felisha Burleson. Felisha is a Foster Care alumnus, Family Life Educator, and Doctoral Student. Please tune in to hear us walk through Felisha's experience in the care to her expertise with serval conversational pit stops I'm sure you'd want to hear.

I had a marvelous time talking With Frankita Jenkins Founder & CEO of A Guided Heart Corp| Federal & State Child Welfare Consultant | Author | Innovator | Solutionist. Tune in to hear about her journey in care to her life's expertise.

I had a blast interviewing Bobbi Taylor. Bobbie is a woman who wears multiple hats but mainly works as a Lived Experience Engagement Consultant. Please tune in to learn more about her individual lived experience and expertise.

I had a blast interviewing a dear friend and sister Jayonna Yahsha. Jayonna is a foster care alumni, advocate, mentor, social work student, and DCW. tune in to hear more about Jayonna's story and expertise and more.

On this episode, I had a great time talking with Marla M. Garmo, LMSW. Marla is the Campus Coach at Wayne State University's CHAMPS program. Marla is an Alumna of the Master of Social Work program at Wayne State University. Marla joined Wayne State after spending seven years in direct child welfare practice with the Macomb County Department of Health and Human Services. Marla's most recent positio...

In this episode, I had a deep conversation with Mialissa Dominique Flores. Mialissa is 21 and recently aged out almost a year ago now. She wears multiple hats, such as advocate, Commissioner, juvenile justice consultant, former foster youth, and friend. Tune in to hear us talk about Mialissa's Journey thus far and a few passionate topics surrounding child welfare.

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Shenandoah Chefalo. She is an advocate, mentor, author, Trauma-Informed Specialist, and more. Tune in to hear more about Shenandoah and our deep conversation surrounding multiple child welfare-centered topics.

In this episode, I had a very raw conversation with Jada Davis. Jada is a Foster Care alumnus, Master Crafter & Business Mogul/Entrepreneur. Tune in to hear more about who she is and her journey and expertise.

I had a very deep conversation with Carolyn Darr. Carolyn is a foster care alumni turned adoptee. She also is an early childhood education director, soon to be a special education teacher, advocate, mentor, peer support, and more tune-in to hear Carolyn's journey and expertise.

On this episode, I had a great time chatting with Aland Stamps. Aland is the founder, President, and CEO of River Jordan Inc. He is a former foster youth who grew up in foster care during the late 70s and 80s. After 11 years in foster care and 20 different placements (foster homes, group homes, and institutions), Aland aged out of foster care, into homelessness, and more. Tune in to hear more abou...

I had a great conversation with Amnoni Meyers. Amnoni is a motivational speaker and author of You Are the Prize: Seeing Yourself Beyond the Imperfections of Your Trauma.

I had a wonderfully thought-provoking conversation with my guest Tamara Vest. Tamara is a Child welfare consultant, advocate, and more.

I had a blast talking with April Barcus. April is a child welfare and disability lived experience expert, Future JD/Ph. D., and Paralegal. Tune in to hear more about their experience and expertise.