5x cancer survivor and Big Ten Captain of the Golden Gophers football team, Casey O’Brien is the guest on this week's podcast. He breaks down his journey with childhood cancer and how football was his outlet. Now Casey uses his story to inspire others and be a beacon of hope to other kids fighting cancer. #God’sCancerAngel Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@caseyob14

www.leiaskids.org

Best friends since diapers, Leia welcomes her girl Theresa! Together, Leia and Theresa aka T-Duff answer your DM’s! Learn how loyal friends carry their friendships through prayers, hear embarrassing stories, random fun facts and the power behind two unstoppable gals! You definitely don’t want to miss hearing about the pure friendship on fire with the Holy Spirit.

Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@tee_duff

https://leiaskids.org/

Carlin - Life after Death

Death isn’t a period, it's a comma in our book. Leia welcomes old friend Carlin Long on this week's podcast. College student and mover and shaker in this world Carlin brings to life Matthew West’s song, Do Something. Leia and Carlin both faced the loss of a good friend, teammate, neighbor and lab partner in high school. The passing of Cynthia Rose brought more life and hope to a dark world than anybody expected and united a small town in Ohio. Join us in learning how there is life after death and how one girl's dream transformed her neighbors life. 

Carlin manges Cynthia’s Kitchen through Mary’s Meals which provides free food and education to underprivileged children in countries around the world. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFU8cU-cICs

https://www.marysmealsusa.org/

@carlin_long28

@thecynthiaskitchenproject

@marysmeals

Wow wow wow!! Season 2 on Be The Link Podcast is HERE! 

Leia sits down with Victor, he’s a physical education teacher, crossfit trainer for youth and adults, and a coach to many! 

Together they talk about rejoicing in suffering and how suffering produces endurance. Learn how Victor has put this into action by coaching underprivileged football teams and standing by his family as they fight cancer. Victors 'link’  is rooted in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5:3-5. 

Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@victordisnazo

Episode #7 and Season One finale of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with a mover and shaker in today's society, Sonia. Sonia is an IT girl from a small town but on the weekends she is breaking through in the modeling industry. Sonia's quote is from the historical rock band the Beatles, "With every mistake we must be surely learning ". She speaks truth about not forcing yourself into a mold you don't want to be in and that you don't have to follow others dreams to be successful. Sonia gives us the best advice - speak to yourself like you are speaking to your friends. Build yourself up like you would to your friend and give yourself some hugs! Tune in and listen to Leia and Sonia and turn your self doubt into motivation for your dreams. Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@_soniaconstable

https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #6 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with one heck of a soul, Marisel. She is a Catholic singer, writer and lover of all things good! On this episode, Marisel shares a poem she wrote for all those going through chemotherapy known as 'Six Hours'. Six hours is the approximate time one sits for cancer treatment each day. Join Leia and Marisel as they talk about being a Missionary for Christ, using rejection, spiritual names and praying over people on airplanes. Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@marisel.music

https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #5 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with Emma. She is the co-founder of her and her sisters clothing company, B.Well Co and ambassador for Live Original Ministry. Leia and Emma talk about influencing others, hearing Christs voice, being your authentic self and to do good + live fully. Get ready for some laughs, serious advice and positive vibes.Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@e_brownwell

@b.well.co

https://bwellcollaborative.com/

https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #4 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with First Lieutenant Spencer Klodnick. Klodnick graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, Platoon Leader in the 14th MP Brigade at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and enthusiast of all things Batman. Klodnick reflects on the importance of keeping your childhood loves present in your life as you grow up and how family really does shape who you are. Tune in and listen to Leia and Spencer bring to life Batman, family and long distance relationships . Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam. 

@Leias_kids

@leiatherese

@spencerklodnick

https://leiaskids.org/

Get ready to be inspired on episode three of season one! Host Leia welcomes a true boss babe, Lauren Costabile! Lauren is the founder Hearts of Joy International. A nonprofit that provides life- saving heart surgery for children with Down syndrome who are living in countries where there is no access to proper medical care.  Hearts of Joy International is active in the U.S, The Philippines, India, Uganda and Mexico.  Leia and Lauren discuss the behind the scene work it takes to run a nonprofit, what it means to truly surrender one's work to the Lord and how to truly trust in God's plan for your life!Join us and listen to how Lauren is slaying the game in the business world!Learn more about Leia and Leia's Kids @leia_therese and @Leias_KidsLearn more about Lauren @laurencostabile and @heartsofjoyinternational

Episode #2 of the Be The Link Podcast. Leia sat down with Lucas Borden, CrossFit athlete, Nutritionist, and honestly the kindest man you'll ever meet. Lucas reminds us all that it's important be a friend to yourself and not an enemy. Come join us to hear Lucas' story on how he overcame his battle with weight as a young boy and the power behind his community during his younger years. Lucas is now giving back by helping others stay motivated and positive through working out spiritually and physically.