Find Your Spark

In this episode, Nicole and Mari discuss one of SPARKs values, “we’re all in this together” and what that means to them. Listen as they share how this has impacted them and how it can relate to others in the world. 

In this episode, Stephanie has the pleasure of interviewing Elexa Reece, a 16-year-old, who has been described as ‘wise beyond her years.’ Elexa talks about the importance of having a mentor and some of the key insights she’s had about herself and the human experience. She shares about learning to embrace her humanness, developing a true connection with herself, and not focusing on things beyond her control, like other people’s opinions. Tune in for these and other inspiring words from Elexa! Please also share with any and all teenagers in your life who might benefit from her wisdom.

In this episode, Chad talks about the importance of access and how there is beauty in how we choose to navigate it throughout our experiences. Join us as we discover how impactful life can get when we choose ourselves, minds, souls, and energy based on the access we decide to give or not to give!

In this episode, Brooke and Ashley discuss what it means to truly “be you”. They recently listened to a podcast from Michael Neill, and gained some insight around what they see to be true about their “true” selves. Listen as they share stories of when they have gotten caught up and tried to be the version of themselves they "think" they should be, and other times when they just are being, without trying.

The podcast episode Brooke and Ashley referred to in this episode can be found here: Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill: The Instant Consciousness Elevator on Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Ashley and Stephanie explore a value at the core of our organization – our belief that no one is broken. While labels such as “broken” can be well-intentioned to describe the hurt, pain, and suffering that someone is enduring, we believe that at our core, humans are still whole. There is an untouchable, unbreakable essence to us – our SPARK. We discuss how we’ve seen this to be true working with vulnerable populations over the last 10 years, including a recent training in Little Rock, with an organization that works with people experiencing homelessness. Tune in for a very hopeful message that we have come to rely upon ourselves during those times when we feel broken.

In this episode, Nicole, Mari, and Jena discuss SPARK's approach to self-esteem and confidence for International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Listen as they share different experiences where they thought self-esteem and confidence sounded like a lot of work, when in fact, it's something that's always there and you can rely on and trust at any given moment.

In this episode, Brooke and Stephanie kick off a new podcast series discussing our eight values. These values act as our compass, guiding both business and personal decisions. In honor of the month of Valentine’s Day, this episode explores why we believe that Love Wins. For us, this value points to a state of mind characterized by clarity, ease, compassion, and understanding. When you come from a place of Love (your SPARK), you tend to ‘win’ at whatever you are trying to do. Difficult conversations become easier. Problems have solutions. Society is transformed for the better, as MLK and others have shown us.

Tune in to find out if Brooke managed to let Love Win as she angrily stood in her closet wishing her husband were different.

Whether you're angry, sad, happy or glad there are ways to "feel your feels" and be OK! Tune in and listen to Jena, Nicole and A.J. as they share their different experiences of anxiety, depression and allowing yourself to just BE in the feeling without reacting.

The SPARK Team takes a look back at 2023, what we've learned and what we look forward to in 2024.

In this special episode for Giving Tuesday, Jena and Mari speak with Jordan Brimlow of Operation Barnabas about the impact that SPARK's local community programs have had on his life. Jordan offers wonderful insights as he shares about his life as a father, business owner, and community leader, while reflecting on his past experiences with addiction and incarceration.

As an Insight to Well-Being graduate, Jordan is able to connect his commitment to change to the awareness of his mind that he gained. Jordan shares words of advice and hope to those who may be struggling with their own circumstances and reminds listeners that anything is possible when you let your SPARK guide you.