When retired educator Karen Smithson started posting her morning walks on Instagram, she never imagined one of her “boring” posts would go viral. In Part 1, she shares the story behind her sudden online following, her H.O.P.E. life philosophy, and her father’s journey from a sharecropper’s son to a college graduate. A story of persistence, optimism, and unexpected beginnings.

Find Karen on instagram at @choosing_to_reset on Instagram, and follow the podcast @canitalktoyourgrandma on TikTok and Instagram

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the incredible Miss Pat! A living east Texas legend and trailblazer as Postmaster installed by President LPJ, Miss Pat was DELIGHT to get to know and I loved hearing her stories of her family, travels, and experiences as Postmaster in Karnack.

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the incredible Hilary Miller! Our conversation ranges from English as a second language to fitness to food to unexpected life events to DNA-based mystery novel ideas and lots in between. I absolutely LOVED getting to know her and learn more about her backstory, and I can't wait to introduce her to you!!

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the asbolutely wonderful Miss Dot! A dedicated and hilarious wife, mother, and volunteer with an absolute love for life. I was so struck but how much Miss Dot loved to laugh, loved her family, and what a beautiful community she had built around herself. It was a joy and an honor to chat with her, and I learned so much about the rodeo (once again! Wouldn't she love miss Kaye??), her secrets to a long life (she's 91) and the important of occassionally letting distance make the heart grow fonder.

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the AMAZING Miss Judy, who was a TRUE joy. "The Arkansas Baby" grew up to be a talented hairdresser, loving wife and mother, and wonderful friend. I'm so honored I got the chance to speak with her, and I can't wait for you to get to know her, too.

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the AMAZING Diane Hawkins, who, with her husband Carl, bought Rio Vista and created Sierra Vista summer camps in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. I absolutely loved our conversation, and I hope you do too! Find more information about Vista Camps here: https://vistacamps.com/

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview an incredible traveler, adventurer, and educator - MISS LINDA! I absolutely loved our conversation and how unique and beautiful her journey has been. I hope you love her as much as I did! Note: I do read an excerpt from About Japan, which you can find here: https://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/whats_the_matter_with_saying_the_orient#sthash.nN2SAm9S.dpbs

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview the queen of toughness herself, Miss Kay. Loving wife, devoted sister of a rodeo cowboy, entrepreneur, member of law enforcement - Kay's backstory runs WILD just like her and I'm so thrilled I got to meet her. I hope you enjoy her story! Note: there are some fun photos in this one, so be sure to follow along on social media as well or watch on a video platform! 

Welcome BACK to Can I Talk to your Grandma! This week I interview professional spitfire and firecracker MISS CAROL! She gave me a run for my money for our entire conversation and kept me on my toes, and I just love her for it. I hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving, and thank you so much for following along with the podcast!

Can I Talk to your Grandma is an interview podcast hosted by Sarah Baumann. Each week, Sarah asks senior citizens about their lives, stories, and favorite memories. Follow along on social media, we're so glad you're here!

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Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of Can I Talk to your Grandma! For the first interview, I wanted to introduce you to a truly incredible grandma that I met in Longview, Texas. Her legacy as an educator, mother, and military wife are a true inspiration, and her words have been ringing in my head since we chatted in August. I'm so grateful for how generously she shared with me, and I think every day I just want to try and be 1% more like Jean. I hope you LOVE this episode and Miss Jean!

Can I Talk to your Grandma is an interview podcast hosted by Sarah Baumann. Each week, Sarah asks senior citizens about their lives, stories, and favorite memories. Follow along on social media, we're so glad you're here!

www.grandmapodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/canitalktoyourgrandmapodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/canitalktoyourgrandma https://www.youtube.com/@canitalktoyourgrandmapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@canitalktoyourgrandma