Rekah Strong, MSW, is the executive director of Educational Opportunities for Children and Families, a nonprofit in Clark County, Washington.

She lends her experience and education to our discussion of equity, disparity, and diversity; at the organizational level, the community level, and also at the individual level.

The resources Rekah mentioned in the interview are:

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn The Cycle of Socialization by Bobbie Harro Building a House for Diversity by R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr.

Pamela, co-owner of Whimsy Chocolates, tells the story of how she went from Orthodontic Assistant to Chocolatier, with the help of Aunt Vicki's recipes. She discusses community, collaborations, and lessons learned the hard way. Her passion for making people happy through quality, artisan chocolate is clear. Move over Willy-Wonka, Pamela is here! 

Find out more about Whimsy here: https://www.whimsychocolates.com/

Marcia shares her story of growing up in the Apostolic Lutheran religion. She discusses the condemnation that has become often associated with the religion, and the conviction she felt as a young woman. She goes on to detail how she got married young, had 16 children, and eventually learned how to advocate for herself and her kids. She is an incredible woman with many words of wisdom, I am honored to share this interview with you. 

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Music by Keegan Smith 

Christa shares part 2 of her story. She gets real about the aftermath of open heart surgery, fostering, adoption, and the heartbreak associated with reunification. She is honest and vulnerable, and has some advice for anyone thinking about fostering.  

Christa shares her story of infertility, a rare heart condition, and how God saved her. 

Mom, wife, veteran, & photographer Meghan Klement opens up about miscarriage, stupid shit people say, and how to find hope in a dark place.