Episode 17: Melissa & Meredith from Home of the Innocents
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On this episode of the Speakeasy we talk to Melissa & Meredith from Home of the Innocents. We talk about why we decided to have them as our Cause of the Month, all of their programs (over 20!), foster care and adoption, and much more.
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Episode 16: Ryan and Shelly- Spina Bifida Awareness
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On this episode of the Speakeasy we talk to our friends Ryan and Shelly. Ryan, 10 years old, was born with Spina Bifida and has endured over 30 surgeries. Shelly, her mom, also explains what it's like to have such an amazing young daughter and how they have overcome many of the obstacles put in front of them on a daily basis.
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Episode 15: Austin and Emily from Best Buddies
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On this episode of the BLōFISH Speakeasy we talk to our friends from Best Buddies, Austin and Emily. Austin is a participant in the program which has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in over 50 countries and all 50 states. Emily is a director at Best Buddies. Together, they talk about the impact the Best Buddies organization has on the communities around them. You can check out more about Best Buddies and how you can get involved at BestBuddies.org.
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Episode 14: Jess Amburgey on Being an Independent Creator and How to Break Loose as a Woman in the Corporate Workplace
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From starting out in a corporate marketing firm to creating her own freelancing career, Jess has been through it all. On this episode of the Speakeasy, the wonderful Jess Amburgey tells her story of breaking away from the corporate environment and how she's used her plethora skills to not only create a career, but one that allows her to work with the clients and enter in the partnerships she wants. In addition to helping out many for profits, Jess is heavily involved in the non-profit world.
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Episode 13: Abigail Mattingly on Bullying
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On this episode Abigail Mattingly, founder of Bourbon Baekery and Cookies, talks about her story of being bullied in grade school, motivation, how to help others, and her dad's story about coming out as transgender. Her outlook on bullying from so many different perspectives gives a remarkable view of the problem across lifetimes.
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Episode 12: Jay Thomas, On the Transgender Military Ban
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Imagine serving your country for years and wanting to re-enlist. You’ve been out for a while but decide you miss it and want to go back and serve, picking up where you left off. You were a good soldier. Not only are you in better shape than before, but you feel like you are also better mentally.
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Episode 11: Dr. Maurice Gattis, LGBTQ + Youth Homelessness
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Imagine waking up on the street. Not because you chose to, but because you were kicked out of your family's house for coming out. You have exhausted all your options with friends, and have no one left to turn to.
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Episode 10 - Dalton Maldonado - Forced Out
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In this episode of the Speakeasy, we talk to Dalton Maldonado about his story of being forced out, being a gay athlete, and much more. ***This podcast or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors.
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S2E3: All Bodies are Good Bodies with Jackie Chism
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In the third episode of our second season, we sit down with Jackie Chism to discuss body positivity and eating disorders. Please note that this episode contains a trigger warning for discussion of EDs.
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S2 EP2: What Makes a Hero?
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In this episode we sit down with Mike Hayes, pro-wrestler and veteran, to discuss his time in the military, how veterans are treated after they come home, mental health, and how wrestling changed his life.
info_outlineIn this episode we sit down with Mike Hayes, pro-wrestler and veteran, to discuss his time in the military, how veterans are treated after they come home, mental health, and how wrestling changed his life.
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