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Spark Sessions Podcast episodes
- Reverend Joey Honeycutt: "Journeying with them does not mean you hold the manual open so they can read it. It means you both wander the wilderness together."
This episode features Joey Honeycutt, MDiv, MSW, LCSW-A. Joey shares how a crisis of faith led her and how her social work training came together on her life's journey.
1 hr 2 min - Welcome to Season 2!
Join Kris + Michelle as they discuss our upcoming Season 2 where we will highlight social workers as doers and, more importantly, bridge builders.
10 min - Kris + Michelle: Season 1 Wrap Up
Join Kris + Michelle as they download Season 1 of Spark Sessions Podcast and chat about what has resonated with them thus far.
23 min - Kristie Puckett-Williams - Part 2: "Pain is the greatest motivator for change."
This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Kristie Puckett-Williams, the Statewide Campaign for Smart Justice Manager for the ACLU of North Carolina. Kristie continues an honest look at how we really move towards racial equity.
33 min - Meredith Powers, PhD, MSW: "We, as a profession, think about “person and environment”, but it’s really the political, social & economic. Often, we leave the physical environment out of it."This episode features Meredith Powers, PhD, MSW who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at UNC Greensboro. Dr. Powers helps us connect the concepts of social justice and environmental justice, reminding us that we are all interconnected.18 min
- Holly Jackson - Walls of Love: "What you put out into the universe is what you get back."
This episode features Holly Jackson the Founder + Creator of Walls of Love. Holly shares how her personal struggles led her to showing love and support through the magic of human kindness.
38 min - Kristie Puckett-Williams - Part 1: "Rather than the system drowning me the way that it was designed to do, it actually taught me how to swim with my hands tied behind my back."
This episode features Kristie Puckett-Williams, the Statewide Campaign for Smart Justice Manager for the ACLU of North Carolina. Kristie shares her personal journey and the pain that let her to fight to decarcerate.
27 min - Tomeka Isaac & Michaela Penix: "We have to be bold and call out racism and the effects on a person's health."
This episode features Tomeka Isaac and Michaela Penix, two amazing women working hard in their own ways to close the gaps in maternal health. Tomeka shares her personal story of loss and Michaela sheds light on how you can help stand in the gap for mothers and babies.
53 min - Alison Clougherty: "There's nothing about my son that needs to be fixed."
This episode features Alison Clougherty, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Blind Early Services of Tennessee. Alison shares her very personal journey of raising a child who is blind and helping others understand that ability is more than meets the eye.
39 min - Brandon Stiles: "My identity is not negotiable."
This episode features Brandon Stiles, a senior manager at an electric company in the southeast US. Brandon shares an important perspective on representation in the workplace and how happy hours can change everything.
34 min
About Spark Sessions Podcast
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We inspire people to see themselves as solutions. We ignite curiosity and change by highlighting voices. We invite listeners to build knowledge, networks, and strategies to fight injustices. Together, we can shift conversation to action.
Join us and find your SPARK!