Sprouting Minds

Sprouting Minds

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Sprouting Minds episodes

  • Cherie Animashaun: Her Rising Initiative

    This month's featured young adult is Cherie Animashaun is a 17 year old author, leader, and student in  Skokie, Illinois. She is committed to making welcoming and vibrant spaces for youth and women around the world. Since establishing her nonprofit, Her Rising Initiative in 2021, she has awarded scholarships, led statewide conferences for hundreds of girls, and fundraised to empower women all over the globe.

    Follow along here:

    Instagram
    Website
    Compass Books

    25 min
  • Cody Newman: anorexia, anxiety, OCD and an athlete

    Please note that there is a trigger warning for this episode as Cody Newman shares her personal experiences with anorexia, anxiety and OCD. Cody is raw and vulnerable as she shares the different treatments she has undergone and is currently going through. 


    Cody's article on being a former D1 athlete.

    International OCD Foundation

    Sprouting Minds website

    46 min
  • Caitlin Anderson: founder of Radiant Teacher School
    Whether you are a first year or veteran teacher you know how hard this profession can be. At any job we take the stressors and carry them on our shoulders, but as teachers we are told to suppress our feelings of burning out, growing and stress. We are told to remember our why, but our why is the only thing keeping us going. Not anymore! Caitlin has created Radiant Teacher School, which she considers to be a mix of therapy, coffee talk and a perfect picnic. It sounds too good to be true, but it's real. If you are teacher I HIGHLY recommend you scroll down and click the link to Caitlin's Radiant Teacher School. We all yearn for a community that helps us feel seen, heard and validated and Radiant Teacher School is just that. 
    Radiant Teacher School
    TikTok
    1 hr 29 min
  • Gary Weitzen: Executive Director of POAC: Autism Services
    Gary Weitzen is the executive director of POAC: Autism Services. This non-profit helps educate children, teachers, officers and more about the Autism community. Gary is the father to two children one of which has inspired him to work with the Autism community. Christopher is now 28 years old and is sweet, intelligent, is a tv expert and he is living with Autism. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Gary as we dive into the world of Autism. 
    POAC: Autism Services & Gary's social media platforms:
    Website
    TikTok
    Instagram
    36 min
  • Olivia Ohlson: 15 year old founder of Diversify Golf
    When Covid-19 hit Olivia took up golf and quickly noticed that the sport was not accessible for all. She understood the importance of making golf accessible to children and young adults of color. She created Diversify Golf which is located in Evanston/Chicago Land area and is helping to make the sport more accessible, enjoyable and inclusive. 
    Olivia Ohlson's social media:
    Diversify Golf's instagram
    Hygiene Kits for Evanston's instagram
    20 min
  • Alexis Hillyard: Stump Kitchen & Body Positivity

    Alexis Hillyard is the founder and creator of Stump Kitchen; the YouTube series showcasing different gluten free and vegan dishes. Alexis was born with a limb difference and we talk about how and if that effected her confidence and how it has led her to where she it today.  

    Alexis's social media:

    Stump Kitchen's website
    Stump Kitchen's YouTube page
    Instagram
    TikTok 

    22 min
  • Alexis Hilyard: Stump Kitchen & Body Positivity
    Alexis Hilliard is the founder and creator of Stump Kitchen; the YouTube series showcasing different gluten free and vegan dishes. Alexis was born with a limb difference and we talk about how and if that effected her confidence and how it has led her to where she it today.
    22 min
  • Shea Hammond: Co-founder of CP.Soccer.US & US National Paralympic Soccer team member
    Shea Hammond makes my soccer dreams come true by being this week's guest! Shea is just 20 years old and was officially diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 6 years old. We talk about his love for soccer and how he overcame injuries and physical challenges. Shea is an advocate for CP and is very vocal about making the world more accessible for all. **make sure to catch Shea giving me a gold star for my two ridiculous soccer questions** 
    Shea Hammond's social media:
    instagram
    TEDx talk 
    CP.Soccer.US
    website
    instagram
    50 min

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A platform sharing stories about humans persevering, overcoming obstacles and growing from childhood and on.

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