Resilient Voices & Beyond

By Michael D. Davis-Thomas Aka MDDTSpeaks

Resilient Voices & Beyond is a podcast that amplifies the voices of those who were once silenced and aims to empower a new generation of foster care alum leaders. Through conversations with commun... more

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How many episodes does Resilient Voices & Beyond have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Resilient Voices & Beyond episodes:

April 25, 2022 "If people laugh at your dream, good. Dream big." Part 1
In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Brina Williams, BSW. Brina is Foster Care Alumni, Advant Advocate, Fostering Success Michigan Intern, and more. Brina talked to me about her experience and journey through mental health so tune in for more...
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59min
April 20, 2022 “We believe”
In this episode, I had a great time talking with Alexander and Angela Marquez. They're Pastor and First Lady, adoption/foster advocates, Trauma-Informed Parenting Co-Facilitator, Special Needs advocates, Mentors, and more .... Tune in to hear about their journey and expertise.
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1h 9min
April 19, 2022 “Seek first to understand, then to be understood”
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Tony Rivera, MBA, MS. Tony is the CEO\Founder Fostering Minds, LLC, Foster Youth Alum, School Counselor, Mentor, Advocate, Motivational speaker, and more... Tune in to hear about his journey and expertise.
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1h 20min
April 12, 2022 “Know the healing Power of Story and the destructive power of an unknown one.”
In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Alisa Matheson. Alisa is the Founder and Executive Director of Power of Story, Since 2010, Alisa Matheson has been involved in child welfare as a child-specific recruiter, educator, and foster and adoptive parent. In every role, she has championed communication, relationship building, and respect for the personhood and rights of everyone involved. Tune in to hear more about her journey and expertise.
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1h 8min
April 08, 2022 "Be great in the ordinary so that you are prepared for the extraordinary"
I had blast on this episode with Anna Koehle, HS-BCP, CCTP. Anna is a consultant/Child Welfare SME, advocate, foster turned adoptive parent and more. Tune in to hear about her journey and expertise.
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42min
April 02, 2022 God's plans for you are bigger than your plans for yourself.
I had A blast on this episode talking with Deborah D. Denzel, LLMSW. Deborah is a Foster Care Alumni, Consultant, mentor, and more. Tune in to hear her journey/expertise.
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1h 8min
March 26, 2022 "Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your good is your better and your better is your best."
In this episode I had a blast talking with Scout Hartley, MPA. Scout is the Senior Policy Manager with NFYI, a Ph.D. student at Rutgers University, an advocate, scholar, teacher
Foster Care Alumni and more...
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1h 17min
March 25, 2022 “it is what it is”
I had such an amazing time talking with the Tasco Family. They are Advocates, Mentors, Foster parents, Adoptive Parents, Guardians, and more...
Tune in to hear their journey and expertise.
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1h 8min
March 24, 2022 “Not all storms are meant to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path”
I had a great time talking with Jacob Dinzik. Jacob is a phenomenal young man he is a recently aged-out foster care alumni on a mission. Tune in to hear his story and journey thus far.
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23min
March 24, 2022 "There is an after this. There's life after the detour”
In this episode, I had a great time talking with Deanna Jones. She is a Foster Care Alumni, Policy Fellow for Alliance for Children's Rights, an author, podcast host, advocate, and more...
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1h 14min

FAQs about Resilient Voices & Beyond:

How many episodes does Resilient Voices & Beyond have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.