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When the one hurting you is in your own home: An interview with author Victoria Ellen Part 1
Feb. 12, 2025

When the one hurting you is in your own home: An interview with author Victoria Ellen Part 1

What if the person who vowed to love and protect you was the very one orchestrating your pain? Join us on Real Talk with Tina and Ann as Ann sits down with Victoria Ellen, the courageous author of "Painting in the Rain: A Tru...
Navigating Invisible Differences: Empowering Parents and Children on Unique Journeys with Kari Baker part 2
Jan. 22, 2025

Navigating Invisible Differences: Empowering Parents and Children on Unique Journeys with Kari Baker part 2

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kari Baker as we dive into the complexities and triumphs of parenting children with invisible neurological differences. Kari shares invaluable insights on navigating special education systems, mastering IEP meetings, and understanding parental rights. From…
Guest: Kari Baker
Finding Kind with Kari Baker: Parenting Children with Invisible Neurological Differences
Jan. 15, 2025

Finding Kind with Kari Baker: Parenting Children with Invisible Neurological Differences

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt exploration into the world of parenting children with neurological differences. Our guest, Kari Baker, shares her courageous journey from a thriving career in financial services to her n...
Guest: Kari Baker
Blessed and highly favored: One lady’s wisdom and story of growing programs for youth. transforming communities and living what she preaches.
Aug. 14, 2024

Blessed and highly favored: One lady’s wisdom and story of growing programs for youth. transforming communities and living what she preaches.

How can one person help to transform community institutions, or inspire a youth movement with creative programs? Join us on Real Talk with Tina and Ann as Ann sits down with the phenomenal Miss Betty Smith, whose journey of r...
Who you are in your Fear is NOT who you Really are part 2
Aug. 7, 2024

Who you are in your Fear is NOT who you Really are part 2

Have you ever been controlled by fear that it felt like a physical barrier, preventing you from becoming who you were meant to be? We discuss some of our fears and our freedoms and the importance of not letting fear silence o...
Guest: Denise Bard
Who YOU are in your Fear is NOT who you REALLY are
July 31, 2024

Who YOU are in your Fear is NOT who you REALLY are

When you live in fear people do not get to see who you really are. A beautiful, daring, caring, loving, dream-seeker person is hidden behind that mask. let's talk about the courage of breaking from that mask. Follow us on Tin...
Guest: Denise Bard