Spark Sessions Podcast

By Spark Sessions Podcast

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,... more

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Spark Sessions Podcast episodes:

March 28, 2022 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.
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10min
September 13, 2021 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.
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23min
August 04, 2021 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.
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33min
July 20, 2021 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.
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18min
July 13, 2021 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.
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38min
June 30, 2021 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.
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27min
June 13, 2021 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.
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53min
May 31, 2021 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.
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39min
May 16, 2021 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.
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34min
May 03, 2021 Toussaint Romain: "Everyone is not needed, from a historical perspective, to fix this problem. The RIGHT ones are needed."
This episode features Toussaint Romain, a lifelong activist. Listen as he shares his focus on community and his unique perspective on getting involved.
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19min

FAQs about Spark Sessions Podcast:

How many episodes does Spark Sessions Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.