Former foster Danny Vann and I discuss MANY of the resources available to The former foster community. From higher education to faith. Danny has a heart to help and mentor those who feel stuck especially the young just aging out. Danny is an ac

How to be happy in Hard Times-A Thanksgiving Thought

Nov 26th, 2020 12m 25s

Happy Thanksgiving friends. This year has been ridiculous and I wanted to share a message with you about how I've managed to find happiness even in the hard times. As in everything, so much is determined by our perspective. Society seems to enc

Lets talk about anxiety.

Nov 3rd, 2020 9m 16s

No matter who you are, its hard not to admit that in many ways 20/20 has been rough. Today is the election and that only ads to the stresses we are all feeling reguardless of your stance on politcs. in todays episode I wanted to share some way

A more in-depth talk about race

Oct 15th, 2020 31m 24s

Nearly 3 months later I feel like there is so much more to say on this subject, just the other day a group of young people came to me and discussed the damage of this current narrative. Saying they never felt racist before. In this episode I di

Honest Thoughts on Race from early summer.

Oct 15th, 2020 7m 20s

This is a two part conversation I never wanted to have . My race though a part of who i am has never been dominate in the way that I think. My with the current sort of cult to identity. I've found myself is a place where I can't really stay sil

Community Stories- Kathleen

Aug 29th, 2020 53m 56s

In this episode, (one of first interviews) I talk with Kathy, a mature former foster who created a legacy for herself, Incuding an impressive career and a beautiful family. Now she grapples with being an empty nester and the feelings of lonelin

Michelle Mays Author of Newly released autobiography Dumpster Doll

May 25th, 2020 33m 48s

In todays Episode I interview Michelle Mays who entered care as a young child after severe neglect. With the support of some fantastic mentors and a dogged determination to be better she defies many obstacles. She is the author of The Reading C

Interview with Kirk Brockenbrough of Defining Moments Life Coaching.

May 23rd, 2020 50m 27s

In this interview I interview Kirk Brochenbrough. Kirk is the founder of Defining Moments Life coaching and he really has a true passion for those who have lived through foster care. He fell into social worker in his early teens becoming best f

My Interview with Former Foster Youth Sandra Noel

May 22nd, 2020 27m 48s

In this interview Sandra Canadian native Sandra Noel, gets real about generations of addiction and what she's doing to stop the cycle. You can't help but feel Sandras love for the foster community and new found love and pride in herself!Enjoy

My Interview with Former Foster child: Ambition the Poet

May 22nd, 2020 1h 6m

On this community story I interview up and coming poet,Ambition Harper. we talk about EVERYTHING! Race, drugs, neglect and hope. I appreciated the interview because he was so Real so Genuine and you can feel his passion not only for his heart b

Community Stories 1: Mellisa

Mar 13th, 2020 22m 52s

These stories are dedicated to those who Aged Out of Foster Care in all age groups. There is currently some focus on helping teens but not a lot of attention goes to those who have went before. Our stories don't disappear and will forever be re

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An Introduction to Age Out Rise Up.

Mar 1st, 2020 6m 54s

This is the trailer episode for Age Out. Rise Up! A podcast for those who are starting at the bottom and want the tools to Rise up and create a better life. Your host Carob Mars, is a a former foster child, who has been through many of the same

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