Lemonspark

In this emotionally-charged and inspiring podcast, hear from Lacey Paige, a young woman with incredible courage and talent. Lacey tells us about her abusive boyfriend and the horrific events that happened as she tried exiting the relationship.  Lacey explains how that traumatic experience put laser focus on her art and her mission to express female strength through her art so that others can feel emboldened to be unafraid and unashamed to express and free themselves from life's chains.  If you are interested in seeing, purchasing and/or commissioning any of Lacey's artwork, please visit her Instagram account at  jonah_ripley_art.  

Hear how Dr. Pamela Reilly handled an oppressive relationship with her late husband and how that experience brought her to helping others who face traumatic or difficult experiences.  Dr. Reilly provides uplifting and encouraging words to those who are looking for peace and a path forward.

Meet Rob Kanzer, a native of Massachusetts and expert in nonviolent communication training to corporate leaders, small businesses, individuals and couples.  Rob found his path after overcoming his mother's death in his early teens, and becoming a father unexpectedly at a young age and before he had any means of financial support.  Learn how Rob tuned into his strength and turned around his perception of himself, which made all the difference in overcoming life's lemons.

In this episode, learn about Rachael Rickman, a truly generous person who is determined to help as many people as she can.  Hear about her overcoming her own personal challenges, but also finding ways to help those most in need:  the homeless.  

Meet Colleen Sgroi, an artist from Massachusetts who for 18 years had a booming art studio.  When COVID19 hit, however, she was forced to shut her doors.   But, the pandemic offered her an opportunity to explore a new way to deliver her artistic talents - and to more people.  If you have faced financial loss during COVID19 or because of any other unexpected event, this podcast is for you!

Join Lemonspark Founder Barbara Zabawa for a very brief introduction to why she created Lemonspark.  If you have a Lemonspark story to share, please reach out to Barbara at [email protected].  

Adam shares his story of how he found drawing to help him cope after suddenly losing his wife to breast cancer, as well as his father at a very young age, and how he hopes to create an art incubator in Omaha, Nebraska for budding artists of all types.

Join Dr. Grace Hameister as she talks about her journey through losing her juice bar and facing financial debt and how that experience gave her the skills and courage to find her true purpose as a healer.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Karen Johnson, a licensed social worker, who discusses her work with trauma informed education to sensitize others about the impact trauma has on one's wellbeing, as well as how her personal experience involving her son motivated her to do more with trauma informed care.

Debbie Millman of Madison Trauma Center explains how her clinic cares for people suffering from trauma and discusses the importance of hearing Lemonspark stories as part of the healing process.