The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious

Rania and Jenn are so excited to welcome Leon Clayborne to discuss his work as Director of Program Strategy & Community Impact at the Just Keep Living Foundation (founded by Matthew McConaughey). Tune in to hear more about connecting with the next generation and the impact of JKL’s fitness and wellness programs. ➡️ Watch AND Listen at: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spo...

If your kids are on any social media platform, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Rania and Jenn welcome Sam Chapman, Joann Bogard and Amy Neville, all parents who are fighting relentlessly for legislative changes to address the online fentanyl crisis and other dangers of the online world. About our guests: • Sam returns on the podcast to share this story of losing his 16-year-old son Samm...

The conversation continues regarding the case of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who was tragically killed on her way to catch a school bus on the morning of February 15th. In this episode, we catch up with Griselda Castillo of Grizzy's Hood News, who was on the front lines of the case, and involved with Cunningham's family. Don’t miss The Balanced Voice Podcast every Wednesday at 10 AM CST...

The case of missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunnigham is one we will remember forever. On this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, we air our conversation with Tim Miller, Founder & Director of Texas EquuSearch, who worked very closely with law enforcement agencies in Livingston, Texas on the multi-agency search to help find Audrii. Texas EquuSearch was instrumental in locating Audrii through so...

Empowering families in the digital age!  Join us as we dive into the world of tech with Brock Murphy and Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech. Discover how they’re equipping students, families, and educators with the tools to navigate technology safely. From understanding trends to taking actionable steps, let’s explore the digital landscape together. Thanks to our sponsor:  @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen...

Season 8 launches with Licensed Professional Counselor Brodie Simmons as our first guest!  Brodie, an active advisory committee member of our new NEEDS program serving the neurodiverse community, has dedicated his career to supporting teens, young adults, and families grappling with pervasive mental illnesses or addiction. We cover so much about his work in this space - with neurodivergent young a...

As we conclude 2023 and to wrap up Season 7 of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn express their immense gratitude to the wonderful guests and listeners who have been with us throughout the past few years, helping us achieve the milestone of 1 million listeners this year! Thanks to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen/Watch: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https:...

🎙️ Rania and Jenn chat with Corporate and Personal Image Consultant Helen Perry and Founder and CEO of Bridges of Life, John Sage. Discover the inspiring work of Bridges To Life (BTL), a faith-based restorative justice program for incarcerated men and women. BTL provides a platform for life-changing transformation, aiming to connect communities to prisons, reduce recidivism rates (especially for v...

This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the digital landscape with their teens. Join Rania and Jenn as they engage in a powerful conversation with Tim and Tamia Woods, parents turned advocates and founders of the Do it For James Foundation: https://www.letsdifj.org/ Tim and Tamia share their heartbreaking journey after their son James fell victim to online sextortion, emphasizing the...

Crime Stoppers is dedicated to addressing the crucial issue of mental health, especially with the rising number of crisis tips received on our Tip Line. We strive to provide solutions by offering support services and resources for families in need. We've teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine to work together in addressing critical and time-sensitive needs within our community. This week on...

Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino) returns to the podcast, this time chatting with KHOU 11 News Anchor Mia Grandey (@miagradney.) The episode was previously recorded during the 2023 Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala. Mia and Mira have a moderated conversation about the local and global fight against human trafficking. As a UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and an actre...

Shaking things up this week on The Balanced Voice Podcast! Crime Stoppers of Houston Deputy Director Nichole Christoph (@mininicnic) is taking the reins as our guest host. Nichole sits down with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter to discuss the incredible work of AVDA (@avda_tx), a nonprofit with a 40-year legacy dedicated to ending family violence and empowering survivors. Tune in for an inspiring conversati...

Tune in to THIS WEEK's must-listen episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast featuring UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and Academy Award Winning Actress, Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino.) Last week, we had the honor of having Mira as a special guest at our annual Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala. Before the event, Rania and Jenn sat down with her for a candid conv...

On this week’s episode of The Balanced Voice, Rania and Jenn chat with Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice of Arnold Ventures Jennifer Doleac. Jennifer works with the research, programmatic, and advocacy teams to support rigorous, policy-relevant research and turn the resulting research insights into effective policy. She also hosts Probable Causation, a podcast about research related to...

Rania and Jenn talk with Sky High CEO Brittany Hebert Franklin, who never met a challenge she wasn’t prepared to face head-on. Brittany and her team raise millions of dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research. Sky High funds projects at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center and The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Memphis, among others. Thank y...

Don’t miss Rania and Jenn chatting with Southwest Regional Board Chair for UNICEF USA Susan Boggio. Susan and her husband, Dan, were recipients of UNICEF’s Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award in 2019 and recently established the Susan and Dan Boggio Fund for UNICEF to support global child protection and education. Thank you to our sponsor: Fliplok ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow @thebalance...

This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn dive into the Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis character letters on behalf of Danny Masterson before he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. They also chat about Pink’s response to an online troll, fashion at the VMA’s and how Matthew McConaughey is handling his teenage son on social media. Don’t miss this HOT TAKES episode! Thank you to...

Today on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn sit with down with Griselda “Grizzy” Castillo from Hood News. With over 400,000 followers on social media, Grizzy reports on violent crimes to water leaks and everything in between. She talks about why she decided to take it upon yourself to begin reporting on community issues and how she has managed to earn the trust of her followers. Thank you...

This WEDNESDAY, at 10 AM CST on The Balance Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn continue the conversation with Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist, who have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of companion animals. Their work in passing the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act in Texas is a testament to their commitment to animal welfare. Their efforts are captured in the powerful and inspiring documentar...

WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK! Welcome to Season 7 of The Balanced Voice Podcast. We’re excited to welcome more local and national leaders to share perspectives on often polarizing issues in a balanced manner. Through these conversations, we hope to educate, empower, and equip our listeners to become active participants in local and national public safety initiatives. ➡ Listen or watch at 10 AM CST, as R...

Don’t miss this week’s Season 6 Finale with Rania & Jenn! Have you missed some episodes… don’t worry, together they will be recapping this season’s most compelling conversations – from community engagement for youth safety to school shootings to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth to online safety and the fentanyl crisis. 🎙️Listen on IG, the @crimestoppersofhouston FB page, YouTube: @CrimeStopHouston...

Rania and Jenn have a powerful discussion about criminal rehabilitation with Reggie “OG1” Gordon. OG1 works to educate young people on the consequences of a life of crime and help them develop skills to constructively cope with fear and make habit forming decisions that pave the way to a brighter future. The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Sto...

Rania and Jenn talk with parents turned advocates, Samuel Chapman and Amy Neville, alongside the Founding Attorney of The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC). In their fifth lawsuit against Snap, Inc., SMVLC alleges that certain features on Snapchat have allowed a dangerous "Snapchat Drug Cartel" to operate, tragically contributing to the loss of nine young lives. In March, they file...

Rania and Jenn chat with Life Coach Barrett Pall. Barrett is an advocate for models in the industry who were sexually assaulted and was featured in Forbes magazine alongside other models for their work on the Adult Survivors Act. The Adult Survivors Act created a one year “look-back” window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers regardl...

Rania and Licensed Professional Counselor Andrew Tessmer discuss the three things they look for when exploring differences around gender identity in youth. Andrew is a Certified Queer & Trans Affirming Professional and specializes in working with LGBTQ+ concerns, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, perfectionism, social skills, procrastination/motivation, career counseling, and adult ADD/ADHD....