The Brisco Bridge to Foster Care in Nevada

In this inspiring episode of The Brisco Bridge to Foster Care in Nevada, we sit down with Adam J. Brown—owner of Be Well Studio in Las Vegas, husband, father of three, and former foster youth. Raised in Idaho and adopted at age 11, Adam opens up about his early experiences in the system, the power of faith in his healing journey, and how he transformed personal adversity into entrepreneurial purpose. From launching businesses at 21 to building a wellness studio rooted in community and care, Adam shares his hard-earned wisdom on resilience, fatherhood, and the hustle it takes to thrive. This episode is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t define your future—it fuels it.  This podcast brought to you by NYAP.org.  National Youth Advocate Program, providing an array of community-based advocacy services for children, youth, and families.

In this powerful episode, host Trenton Brisco welcomes Constance English, Executive Director of Siblings United Visitations, for a deeply honest conversation about connection, trauma, and healing in foster care. Drawing on her experience as a licensed foster parent and leader of sibling reunification circles, Constance shares the story behind her nonprofit's mission—to rebuild bonds between separated brothers and sisters, and help youth find belonging beyond placement.  This podcast is brought to you by the National Youth Advocate Program.  Visit NYAP.org for more information.

In this heartfelt episode, Trenton sits down with Las Vegas entrepreneur and publisher Penny Tindall, a woman of faith and purpose who feels called to understand—and share—the real story of foster care. Though new to the world of fostering, Penny brings a powerful perspective on how business leaders, believers, and everyday people can become part of the solution. Together, they explore what it means to answer a calling, build awareness, and inspire others to take that first step toward supporting foster youth in Nevada and beyond.  This episode brought to you by National Youth Advocate Program, NYAP.org

In this episode of The Brisco Bridge to Foster Care in Nevada, host Trenton Brisco welcomes special guest Dr. Rawson — entrepreneur, educator, and owner of Tiny Tales. Together, they dive into the important role of early childhood development and how small businesses and community programs can support foster youth in unique ways. Dr. Rawson shares personal insights on how entrepreneurship, creativity, and education intersect to create opportunities for at-risk youth. The conversation highlights not only the challenges foster youth face, but also the innovative programs and resources available to help them thrive — from early learning tools to business ownership and personal growth.  This episode continues the mission of The Brisco Bridge: building understanding, educating the public, and creating real dialogue around foster care — while introducing viewers to community leaders making a difference.

On this episode of The Brisco Bridge to Foster Care in Nevada, Trenton sits down with Codie Scheinost—a former foster youth who beat the odds to become a devoted father, business owner, and amateur fighter. Together, they dive into Codie’s journey through the foster care system, the challenges of aging out, and how he built a new life through grit, family, and his custom mechanics shop, Hoodlum Brothers Modifications. It’s a raw, honest conversation about resilience, redemption, and what it means to rewrite your story.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Behind the System, we sit down with PJ “PureJoy” Belanger—an unstoppable force shaped by 11 ½ years in foster care, personal loss, and relentless adversity. PJ opens up about her time in the system, the trauma she faced, and how she transformed it all into a life of purpose. From surviving two heart attacks and homelessness to becoming a minister, bestselling author, and advocate for youth aging out of foster care, PJ shares how she found her superpower in joy—and how others can too. Her story is not just inspiring—it’s a roadmap for resilience.

In this eye-opening episode of Behind the System, we sit down with special guest Maria Jacobi—a frontline veteran who’s spent years in the trenches of child welfare. Maria pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes, sharing powerful stories, hard truths, and firsthand insight into a system that’s supposed to protect, but often fails the most vulnerable. This conversation is raw, revealing, and necessary.