Fostering Change

In this week's episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Giovanna Ventola, an entrepreneur and self published children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She wrote the story of her rescue pup, “Waylon’s World” about Waylon’s journey to his forever home with her in the big city. It’s the first children’s book she’s written but she already has plans to add more to the series. Walyon has been the cutest little mascot for kids and he’s a big hit when they do live readings in Chicago.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Background on How Giovanna Wrote the Story and a Summary About What It Is.🖐️ Kids reading books and trying to relate to characters🖐️ The Book as a Tool to Comfort and Empower Children Going Through Any Type of ChangePurchase “Waylon’s World” here: https://www.readwaylonsworld.com/shop You can find out more about Giovanna by visiting:Website: www.readwaylonsworld.comInstagram: @readwaylonsworld and @giovanna.ventolaTikTok: @readwaylonsworldLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Callie Christensen and  Kelly Oriard. Callie and Kelly are Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of Slumberkins, a direct-to-consumer, e-commerce children's brand on a mission to promote emotional wellness and provide tools to help raise caring, confident and resilient children. Callie and Kelly started their business with a culmination of more than 20 years of friendship and a shared life passion for promoting early emotional learning. As mothers with backgrounds in family therapy and early education, they identified a need for intentional children's products while on maternity leave together in 2016. Now, they have the privilege of spreading the Slumberkins mission and preparing children to thrive in the modern world. Slumberkins is refreshing the plush toy industry and resonating with parents that find community on social media platforms and seek out modern, new, and intentional products to bring into their homes. The company is at the forefront of brand building online as they expand into children's entertainment by bringing the characters to life in a preschool television series produced by the Jim Henson Company. Callie has a masters in teaching with endorsements in elementary education and special education and worked as a special education teacher in a therapeutic day treatment school as well as in an elementary school in the Pacific Northwest.Kelly has a dual master's in marriage and family therapy and school counseling and has worked as a school counselor and family therapist at a K-8 school in Portland, Oregon.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Emotional Wellness and Social Emotional Learning🖐️Callie’s Parents Fostered Children When She Was a Child and Impacted Her and Her Family Greatly🖐️Callie & Kelly Are Dedicated to Giving Back to the Foster Care Community and Have Been Donating Regularly to Comfort Cases.You can find out more about Callie and Kelly by visiting:Website: www.Slumberkins.comInstagram: instagram.com/slumberkins/Facebook: facebook.com/slumberkinsYouTube: Slumberkins  Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Rick Ornelas, Bestselling author & Founder of I Spark Change. Rick Ornelas is a bestselling author, Ultimate Success Coach™, and founder of I Spark Change. He helps individuals gain clarity and guidance by eliminating the roadblocks preventing their personal and professional success so they can elevate their social impact and spread positive change.Story Key Notes:🖐️ How Rick Changed His Whole Life in 2020 to Go Down this Path🖐️ Creating Purpose in One’s life🖐️ Global ImpactYou can find out more about Rick by visiting:Website: https://www.isparkchange.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/i_spark_change/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.ornelas/ & https://www.facebook.com/isparkchangeFacebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/isparkchangeTwitter: https://twitter.com/isparkchangeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxszC0wtIG4XxUOiFrHUqQ?Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@i_spark_change Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Tony Hynes. Tony is an adoptee, former foster youth, author of “The Son with Two Moms:, Training Specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education, and PH.D. Candidate studying the well-being of adult interracial adoptees. Rob and Tony discuss The importance of discussing Intersectionality in adoptive/foster care communities, and how to empower adoptees/foster communities through the life-course.Story Key Notes:🖐️ The Son With Two Moms🖐️ The Importance of Discussing Intersectionality in Adoptive/Fostered Care Communities🖐️ How to Empower Adoptees/Foster Communities Through the Life-Course🖐️ Why It's Important Not to Understand That Every Adoptee/Foster Story Is Unique🖐️  Why Its Important to Talk About Race in Adoptive/Fostered Households🖐️How My Experiences and Research Impact My Views on the Child Welfare System as a Whole, and on Our Nation’s HistoryYou can find out more about Tony by visiting:Website: Anthony Hynes - C.A.S.E. - Nurture, Inspire, Empower (adoptionsupport.org)Instagram: @Tony_hy (Tony Hynes)Facebook: Tony HynesLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Keri Richmond,Executive Director at Unbelievably Resilient and Manager of Child Welfare Policy at American Academy of Pediatrics. Keri Richmond is a passionate advocate for children and families in both her personal and professional life. After being in Ohio’s foster care system off and on for four years, and being adopted into an abusive home, as an adult, Keri has become an active leader for foster care reform as an international speaker, podcast host, policy wonk, and advocate. Keri is particularly impassioned about healing from intergenerational trauma, helping others to understand the impact of unhealed trauma, and exploring ways for those of us who have intergenerational trauma to be the cycle breakers our families have been waiting for. Keri is the Executive Director of Unbelievably Resilient, a nonprofit comprised of former foster youth on a mission to change the foster care narrative through sharing their journey’s moving from trauma to triumph. In addition to her work with UR, in 2020, Keri joined the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to serve as the organization’s first-ever, Manager of Child Welfare Policy in Washington, D.C.Keri’s advocacy has led her to Washington, D.C., where she spent time with the United States Senate and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute sharing recommendations for systems change with Congress and the White House. Keri has also given a TEDx talk entitled, “What can you learn from a trashbag?”Story Key Notes:🖐️ Unbelievably Resilient🖐️ American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)🖐️  “What Can You Learn from a Trashbag?”You can find out more about Keri by visiting:Website: ur-resilient.orgInstagram: @kerihoperichmond and @ur.Resilient TikTok: @ur_resilient : Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Angelique Salizan, Policy Director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), and with their summer Interns, all who are or have been in foster care: Stormy Lukasavage, Christina Parker & Ryan Young. CCAI hosts its annual Foster Youth Internship ® Program every summer- where young adults who have spent time in foster care come to DC and work on a policy recommendation for nine weeks.Angelique Salizan, Policy Director (she/her/hers) Angelique’s work in child welfare advocacy, policy, and reform dates back to 2013 when she participated in a New York State campaign advocating for support services for foster youth pursuing higher education with the Children’s Aid Society, a program that is still in existence today. Her advocacy efforts related to foster youth having access to education and workforce opportunities led to an internship and career working for the United States Senate as a congressional staff member.Stormy Lukasavage, (he/him/his)Stormy Lukasavage (he/him/his) is an established professional advocate from Topeka, Kansas who has experience working with FosterClub, National Association of Counsel for Children, National Foster Youth Institute, and the Children’s Bureau in the Administration on Children, Youth and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2019, Stormy graduated with his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in acting, the latter he studied in London.Christina Parker, (ze/zir/zis)Christina Parker (ze/zir/zis) is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work where ze received a master’s degree with a concentration in political science in April 2022. Christina has been in service for over a decade to diverse communities who experienced the foster care system, juvenile justice system, and houselessness. Christina’s advocacy and passion for system change started with California Youth Connection (CYC), a foster youth-led organization that empowers communities to use policy, legislation, and advocacy to progress system change.Ryan Young, (he/him/his)Ryan Young (he/him/his) is a child welfare advocate, consultant, and author with lived experiences from Arizona's foster care system and as an adoptee from his birth country of Ukraine. Ryan has devoted himself to public service, advocacy, and consultation in reforming the child welfare system through local, state, and national efforts. Ryan is the current President of the Arizona Department of Child Safety's (DCS) Youth Empowerment Council.You can find out more about Harvey by visiting:Website: https://www.ccainstitute.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theccaiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cca_institute/?hl=enTwitter :https://twitter.com/ccainstitute?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCAINSTITUTELearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Harvey Gallagher, Chief Executive, Nationwide Association of Fostering . Harvey began his career volunteering to support disadvantaged children. He has worked for local authorities and national charities in the UK. He holds an MBA, is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, charity trustee, volunteer and chair of school governors. He comes from a care-experienced family, is a father of five, grandfather, runner, cyclist, vegan and Newcastle United supporter!Story Key Notes:🖐️ Foster care works really well for most children most of the time🖐️ Administrative chaos in the care system leading to children feeling theydon’t have a voice🖐️ Too few options to find the right foster career for each child - a lack of‘sufficiency’ and too little timeYou can find out more about Harvey by visiting:Website: www.nafp.org.ukFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/theNAFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenafp/Twitter:https://twitter.com/theNAFPLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationwide-association-of-fosteringproviders/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Lindsey May, Program Coordinator at The Twig, & Nicole Britton, Director of Development at The Twig. They share the history of The Twig and how it remains a resource for children in foster care where their needs are met and provided with love and encouragement.“Twig” stands for: “The Way to Inspire and Give.” Twig shops are located in Venice and Bradenton, Florida.  There are designated “shopping days” for youth in foster care.Nicole Britton: Starting as a volunteer which turned into her role as the 1st full time paid employee of The Twig in 2017. “As a mom in a house full of kids including children in foster care the heart of The Twig’s mission is so important to me. I enjoy sharing with our community how everyone can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.”Lindsey May: A social Worker since 2009, Lindsey May has worked front line as a case manager, case manager supervisor and in program development for nonprofits focused on addressing the needs of children and families within the child welfare system. I am a strong advocate in all areas related to child welfare and believe in the importance of The Twig’s mission to encourage & inspire foster families.Story Key Notes:🖐️ What The Twig does to support children in foster care and those who have aged out.🖐️ How everyone can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care…whether that's being a foster parent , supporting foster families, or supporting organizations that serve.🖐️ How Comfort Cases is partnering to help The TwigYou can find out more about Lindsey and Nicole by visiting:Websites: www.TheTwigCares.comFacebook: @theTwigCaresInstagram: @thetwigcaresTwitter: @TheTwig316: Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Joseph Toles, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Rob and Joseph talk about Joseph’s life living as a former foster child, working in the system, and now adopting kids from the system.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Joseph’s Experience in Foster Care and How it Informed Childhood Decisions and Choices🖐️ How did Joseph’s Experiences Impact Career, Family, Identity Choices?🖐️ Why did Joseph Decide to AdoptYou can find out more about Joseph by visiting:Websites: Josephtolesfoundation.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.toles.3Instagram: Instagram.com/tornadotolesTwitter: Twitter.com/joetolesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-toles-3b120414/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Keri Vellis,Biological, Adoptive, Foster Mom, Author & Advocate. Keri has 3 biological children & adopted three from foster care. She has fostered over 20 children, written 3 children’s books: Sometimes - for foster children; When I Was Little - for children who have suffered from trauma & abuse, and her latest book, Tummy Mom for adoptive children. Keri has a NonProfit Keris Kids which distributes the books nationally.  To find out more about these titles, please visit: https://www.kerivellis.com/Story Key Notes:🖐️ “Tummy Mom”🖐️ “Sometimes”🖐️  Stigma Around Abuse, Foster Care and Adoption🖐️  Changing the Laws Around Child Abuse and Visitation Went in Reunification.You can find out more about Keri by visiting:Websites: Www.kerivellis.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerivellisauthor/Instagram: @KerivellisauthorLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Jodi Grinwald, Founder & Change Agent, Today is the Day, LLC,CEO & Co-Founder, Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation.Jodi has over 17 years of experience as a not-for-profit (for-impact) organization expert and has won several benchmark awards. After working in leadership positions for two national not-for-profit (for-impact) organizations, Jodi, became the Ceo & Co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. The organization provides 100% funding to children who meet the financial needs requirements to take ongoing lessons in the performing arts in a unique way. The organization funds the lessons for up to 15 years, provides all the necessary resources a child needs to be successful, and places the child in a pre-approved performing arts studio. Which means the organization is also financially supporting local businesses. Jodi is also the Founder and Change Agent for Today is the Day LLC. From keynote speaker, to serving on panels at multiple non-profit events and serving clients as a Certified Professional Coach that focuses on Change Management Consulting and Connection Coaching, In late 2020, Jodi started the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast that highlights changemakers, self-starters, and those who are disrupting the status quo. She has had the honor of interviewing CNN Heroes, CEO's, authors, TEDx speakers, celebrity band members, former FBI Agent, Executive TV Producer and writer, entrepreneurs, artists, Coaches, and those who are truly making a difference in the world. In 2022, Jodi launched the inaugural International Changemakers Forum that brought together over 150 people from 6 countries for the 5 hour Zoom Forum. Jodi is launching a new Changemakers Membership Connective this Summer to help people from around the world connect and bring their authenticity to their “A" gamen 2021 Jodi received the Athena International Leadership Award from the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Henderson Promos Casting Light Award. In 2022 Jodi received a Certificate of Appreciation for being an Unsung Hero from the Russ Berrie Foundation.The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation is celebrating 5 years this year. We have grown from funding children dealing with financial constraints to take ongoing performing arts lessons in one county to now 9 in NJ.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Why the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation was founded, who it serves, and why it is unique.🖐️ Who we work with and how we identify children that need our programming?🖐️ How Today is the Day Changemakers is also helping to bring awareness to not only the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, but other not-for-profit organizations around the world.You can find out more about Jodi by visiting:Websites: https://todayisthedayliveit.com & www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/todayisthedayliveit and www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: @todayisthedayliveit and @applaudourkidsTwitter: @jodigrinwaldLinkedIn: Jodi Grinwald & Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids FoundationLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Jen Lilley. In 2007, Lilley married Jason Wayne. In 2016, Lilley and her husband became foster parents through the organization, Childhelp. In June 2019, Lilley and Wayne adopted their two foster sons and in July 2019, she gave birth to a daughter. And just 2 months ago in May, she gave birth to another daughter!A star on both the silver and small screens, including the Academy Award-winning film THE ARTIST, NBC’s iconic daytime series “Days of Our Lives,” ABC’s “General Hospital,” and a regular leading lady on the Hallmark Channel and GAC, actress/singer/philanthropist Jen Lilley has tackled countless roles throughout her illustrious career. Jen Lilley’s creative prowess does not end when the director yells cut, she is also a singer and songwriter. Her music exudes the same sultry ferocity of Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, with Phil Spector’s wall of sound treatment via Rosie Danvers and her 50-piece orchestra. ​AXS.com said, “Lilley conjures up the sound of a 1960s girl group and embodies the same essence of Amy Winehouse. She takes a nostalgic twist on a modern song that will remind you of what classic music sounds like and have you longing for the days of Motown." When Jen Lilley is not busy in front of a camera, or perfecting her vocals in studio, she can be found hosting her podcast, "Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley" to demystify the foster care system and encourage loving people to get involved in the cause. She is a true champion for charities. In addition to donating 100% of her music profits to create a neighborhood model of safe loving foster homes, she co-founded Christmas is Not Cancelled, Inc.: A marketing company that raises awareness and funds for amazing causes and nonprofits while giving participants the chance to win huge prizes! The next Christmas is Not Cancelled event is coming up THIS MONTH. In fact, Comfort Cases is partnering with Jen and her team for a "Christmas is Not Cancelled Packing Party" at the end of July. We will be packing up 2022 backpacks filled with school supplies to deliver to students in need in the Washington, DC Metro area. As a teenager, Jen garnered the National Educators Award for her work in Guatemala. She is known for advocating children’s rights and supports charities that focus on protecting children against physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking, and the world water crisis. Truly selfless, she is a foster and adoptive parent herself and is a celebrity ambassador for the child abuse and treatment organization Child help, Project Orphans, ECPAT, Olive Crest, The Dave Thomas Foundation, The Thirst Project, The Los Angeles Mission, Oneless, A21, Children of the Night, and the Innocent Justice Foundation. Story Key Notes:🖐️ Jen Lilley and her Husband Became Foster Parents through the Organization, Childhelp🖐️ A star on Both the Silver and Small Screens🖐️ "Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley"🖐️ July Christmas is Not Cancelled - Big event with Comfort Cases in July!🖐️ Camp Christmas in JulyYou can find out more about jen by visiting:Website: https://christmasisnotcancelled.com/Facebook: @jen_lilleyInstagram: @jen_lilleyLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Mindy Henderson, author, editor, speaker, advocate. Henderson is the author of THE TRUTH ABOUT THINGS THAT SUCK, A Motivational Speaker, Writer, Coach, Host of The Truth About Things That Suck podcast, guest contributor of “Morning Motivations” on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” lifestyle morning show and was recently named an “Austin Woman to Watch” by Austin Woman Magazine. After a 20-year career in high-tech, Mindy shifted her focus toward helping others realize their potential and normalizing disability. Driven to build a world that welcomes and includes EVERYONE, Mindy advocates for universal design in air travel, architecture, and fashion.  Despite living life from a wheelchair, Mindy’s achievements include:   ● Bachelor and Master’s degrees         ●  Multiple singing appearances on national television (plus a CD recording with George Strait’s guitar and bass players accompanying her!)          ●  Public speaking addressing thousands of volunteers of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and addressing corporate executives for companies such as 7-11, VMware, NXP Semiconductors, 7-Up and CiscoStory Key Notes:🖐️ Mindy’s secrets to making things that suck, suck less including her companion podcast The Truth About Things That Suck🖐️ Mindy’s philosophy, “we can make the impossible possible”🖐️ Mindy’s journey from Texas to China to adopt her daughter (China is one of the least wheelchair accessible countries in the world)🖐️ Disability Pride Month🖐️ News from MDA.org including her high-profile guests on the Quest podcast such Judith Heumann, a legend of the disability rights movement.You can find out more about Mindy by visiting:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MindyHendersonPageInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks/The Truth About Things That Suck Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-things-that-suck/id1533438979MDA Quest podcast: https://www.mda.org/podcastLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Shenandoah Chefalo,Owner/President of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma-Informed Specialist.Shebabdoah is a former foster kid, Author of Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir and owner of Chefalo Consulting. They talk about Looking at the whole person and whole system transformation to create systems of healing. Story Key Notes:🖐️ Understanding the impact of trauma on people and the impact of trauma on organizations.🖐️ That when we look at systems designed to help, we often focus on those they serve.🖐️ Thinking about intentional actions towards sustainable change.You can find out more about Shen by visiting:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shenandoah.chefalo/Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShenChefaloInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/garbagebagsuitcase/Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hesnandoahchefalo/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with York Bradshaw, Ph.D. President, Urban Hunger Project, Inc.York Bradshaw had a long career at several universities, where he served as Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work focused on improving education and health in cities in both the U.S. and Africa. More recently, he served as an educational consultant and professional grant writer. And he is now President of the Urban Hunger Project.Urban Hunger Project is a nonprofit organization that serves food to 2,000 homeless and impoverished people each week in the most forgotten neighborhoods of Baltimore City.Story Key Notes:🖐️ What is the current state of homelessness in Baltimore? And how does it compare to other cities?🖐️ What does the Urban Hunger Project (UHP) do in light of these concerns?🖐️ What can citizens do to help feed hungry people and alleviate homelessness?You can find out more about York by visiting:Facebook: @urbanhungerprojectInstagram: @urbanhungerprojectLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Susan Silverman, a rabbi, writer and activist. She is the author of Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World (Da Capo Press) a memoir that weaves the story of her family, formed through birth and adoption, with Jewish theology and ritual. Susan is the founding director of Second Nurture: Every Child Deserves a Family -- and a Community. Second Nurture partners with communities in LA County and Columbus, OH, to help them prioritize fostering  and adoption from foster care among their member families. While some step forward and foster/adopt, many other members support those families in a variety of meaningful ways leading to more permanent, loving families for the kids who need them.On June 19, 2nd Nurture is co-hosting a large event in Los Angeles.  It’s titled: “Treasures Not Trash: We Ready to Nurture and Comfort”.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Second Nurture🖐️ Treasures Not Trash: We Ready to Nurture and Comfort🖐️ Second Nurture’s Mission and GrowthTo register for the “Treasures Not Trash” event on June 19 in Los Angeles, please visit: https://www.2nurture.org/event-details/im-not-garbageThank you to our contributing organizations:SheReady:  Twitter: @shereadyfound  Instagram: @shereadyfoundationBook Foundation: Twitter: @book_foundation Instagram: @makegoodincSecond Nurture: Twitter: @2ndNurture   Instagram: @2ndnurtureLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Marcy Bursac, Adoptive Mom, Author, Podcast Host, and App Designer. Foster care adoption was Marcy's Plan A. She and her husband adopted a biological sibling pair. While remote schooling her children during the pandemic, Marcy began to see a gap between adults with a desire to adopt and the 115,000 adoptable children within the United States.With a heart for those children and a deep desire to take action, Marcy wrote a book, The Forgotten Adoption Option: A How-To and Self-Reflection Guide for Pursuing Foster Care Adoption, and launched a podcast, The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast. After winning the People's Choice Award and placing in the Top 16 at the 2022 United States of America's Mrs. pageant, Marcy created an app (The Forgotten Adoption Option App) to teach 25,000 adoptive families how to get licensed to adopt through foster care.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Marcy learned pageant skills and became USOA Mrs. Ohio to expand the light shining on our country’s 115,000 waiting children.🖐️ Marcy wrote “Are You a Forever Family?” – a children’s book that creates conversations about who can become a forever family.🖐️ In teaching and mentoring people around the country, the most frequent question is how to get licensed. Insert The Forgotten Adoption Option App.You can find out more about Marcy by visiting:Facebook: Marcy Bursac , USOA Mrs. Ohio , The Forgotten Adoption Option by Marcy BursacInstagram: @marcybursac , @usoa.mrsohio , @forgottenadoptionoptionLinkedin: Marcy Bursac ,The Forgotten Adoption Option Learn more about Comfort Cases by visiting: https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Nancy Molenda, Executive Director, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Corporate Philanthropy, and Brittany Cruickshank, Senior Specialist, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Corporate Philanthropy. Everyone at Comfort Cases is thrilled with our new partnership with Mattel. They have kindly donated many hundreds of stuffy's and UNO card games and other assorted items. We look forward to their continued support. At the Mattel Children's Foundation, play is one of the most powerful ways we can affect meaningful change in kids' lives. So whether it's on the playground, at home, or at one of our many volunteer events, Mattel is committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to play. Story Key Notes:🖐️ Mattel’s Mission🖐️ Foster Child Awareness Month🖐️ Play it ForwardYou can find out more about Brittany and Nancy by visiting:Facebook: @mattelInstagram: @mattelTwitter: @mattelLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Kate Trambitskaya, Chief Executive Officer, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children. As Chief Executive Officer, Kate oversees the administration, programs, and strategic plan of Spence-Chapin. Kate began working at Spence-Chapin in 2012, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel for the organization. Before coming to Spence-Chapin, Kate was a Senior Team Leader/Attorney for the Family Court Legal Services, Administration for Children’s Services in Brooklyn for six years, representing the Commissioner of Social Services in court and various judicial proceedings. Kate is a Posse Foundation alumna, a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a member of New York Attorneys for Adoption & Family Formation (NYAAFF), and board member of the National Council For Adoption (NCFA).Kate received a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a JD from St. John’s University School of Law.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Adoption and Adoption Services🖐️ Assistance to Children without Families Living in Institutions Overseas (Our Granny Program)🖐️ The State of Child Welfare System LocallyYou can find out more about Kate by visiting:Facebook: /spencechapinInstagram: @spencechapinsvcTwitter: @SpenceChapinSVCTik Tok: spencechapinsvcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spence-chapinLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Rita is a national non-profit public charity executive with extensive national experience in fundraising, grantmaking, strategic planning and organizational management and program growth. Children's social justice issues are always a focus while providing a business environment of accountability and excellence in finance management, marketing, communications, governance and planning on their behalf.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Who does DTFA Serve? 🖐️ What does Scaled Mean? 🖐️ More than 11,000+ children have been Adopted from the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program🖐️ Why are Youth Lingering in Foster Care?🖐️ DTFA is Celebrating 30 Years as a FoundationYou can find out more about Rita by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveThomasFoundationforAdoptionInstagram: @dtfaTwitter: @dtfaLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Leigh Anne Tuohy, Foster Care advocate, Motivational Speaker, NY Times Best Selling author and Interior Designer. Leigh Anne is an interior designer by trade, but her heartbeat is advocating for children at risk of slipping through the cracks of society.  Leigh Anne and her husband Sean live in Memphis, TN. They are the proud parents of daughter Collins, and sons Michael and Sean, Jr.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Forever Family Friday🖐️ Build a Community that Inspires You. Surround Yourself with Others that Want to Make a Difference.🖐️ Take Action! Purposefully! Get Out of your Comfort Zone. There’s no Overnight Success Story!You can find out more about Leigh Anne by visiting:Facebook: @LeighAnneTuohyInstagram: @LeighAnneTuohyTwitter: @LeighAnneTuohyLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Audra O’Neil.Audra is an author, widow, and mother of twin thirteen year-old boys. Her husband Chad died in November of 2105, five months after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Being a reading and writing teacher and coach, Audra felt called to use the gift of writing to share her journey through the pitfalls and trials of young widowhood.After meeting other young widows, and absorbing their stories, Audra has found a reservoir of strength from which to draw. She is hoping to support others like herself through her newly published book, At the Helm: The Young Widow’s Journey from Struggle to Strength. Audra would like her book to act as a beacon of hope for those who are reaching out for a hand to hold, a story to relate to, and a pathway back towards strength and happiness.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Building Rituals for Kids/Families who have Experienced Loss🖐️ Giving Kids Choices After Loss🖐️ Posttraumatic Growth and How Struggle can Lead to Growth, Resilience, and StrengthYou can find out more about Audra by visiting:Facebook : Facebook.com/oneilatthehelmInstagram: Instagram.com/audraoneil/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Richard Valenza. Richard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raise A Child Inc., the nationwide leader in the recruitment, retention and support of LGBTQ+ and all prospective parents interested in building loving families for children in foster care™. In its eleven-year history, RaiseAChild has served more than 35,000 prospective and current foster and foster-to-adopt parents across the United States.In establishing RaiseAChild, Rich has drawn on 30 years’ success in marketing and development for major television networks, international apparel brands, and nonprofit organizations. Today, Valenza continues to use his expertise in working with leading national corporations and regional businesses to form strategic partnerships with community service agencies and organizations to build upon RaiseAChild’s strength and influence.Story Key Notes:🖐️ A different approach to Helping Children and Youth in Foster Care🖐️ Communicating the Needs of Children Through Strategic Marketing and Messaging.🖐️ Compassion through Lived Experience.You can find out more about Richard by visiting:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RaiseAChildTwitter: https://twitter.com/RaiseAChild/IG: https://www.instagram.com/raiseachild/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raiseachild/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Chris Simonsen , CEO at Orangewood Foundation. Chris spent many years of his career in various financial executive roles in the for-profit world.  Fifteen years ago, he made a significant “life decision” by accepting the CFO position at a small nonprofit in Orange County, CA called Orangewood Foundation.  This became one of the best decisions he has ever made.Orangewood Foundation supports teens and young adults in Orange County, California.  Many of them have either spent time in the foster care system, are struggling with homelessness or are survivors of human trafficking or have experienced all these situations.  The foundation strives to support them so they can achieve the life that THEY envision for themselves.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Orangewood Foundation Supports Teens and Young Adults in Orange County🖐️ You Cannot Solve the Youth Homelessness Crisis by Solely Building More Housing Units🖐️ The Work Done with Teens and Young Adults must be done through a “Trauma-Informed Lens”You can find out more about Chris by visiting:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/orangewoodfoundationTwitter: https://twitter.com/orangewoodfdn#IG: https://www.instagram.com/orangewoodfoundation/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangewoodfoundation/mycompany/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Julie and David Bulitt. Julie and David have been married for more than 35 years and have four daughters, two of whom are biological, and two adopted, and three grandchildren. Together, Julie and David are the authors of the award-winning book, The 5 Core Conversations for Couples, relationship coaches and speakers. Story Key Notes:🖐️ Overview of 5 core conversations - what are they, why couples need to communicate in these areas🖐️ Focus on parenting (one of the core conversations is titled “Parents and partners”)🖐️ Can share our own story – adoption, raising child with mental health/behavioral issues, addiction, etc.You can find out more about Julie and David by visiting:Facebook : @thebulittsTwitter: @thebulittsIG: @ThebulittsYouTube Channel - The BulittsLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Einat Nathan.Einat started a small, weekly magazine column in Israel based on the concept that the classic parenting method of being a “know-it-all expert” doesn’t resonate with children, and that while the parent-child relationship is not an equal relationship, it is a relationship where the value of equality should be present. Einat shared personal parenting struggles, from screen time arguments to how to suggest dieting to your kids (hint: don’t), along with how she solved these issues. The column eventually grew into a cultural phenomenon and a #1 bestselling book in Israel. Now translated into English, MY EVERYTHING: The Parent I Want to Be, The Children I Hope to Raise provides a fresh, more millennial, relationship-based approach to parenting strategy. MY EVERYTHING is a rare mix of professional advice and intimate personal exposure that explores how to understand that your children are doing what they are doing in order to grow and develop, and how to release your expectations from them for the sake of their liberty to be who they are.Story Key Notes:🖐️ Often, in the name of good parenting, parents remove obstacles that are a necessary part of children’s growth and development.🖐️ Quality time isn’t measured by time but by quality🖐️ Gradually, food makes its way into the emotional realm—and the most painful thing about it is that it happens because that’s what we taught them.🖐️ One of the greatest challenges that faces every parent is humility.You can find out more about Einat by visiting:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/einat.nathan.parentingTwitter - @EinatNathanInstagram - https://instagram.com/einatnathanLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Anthony Trucks, Coach, Speaker, Author, Former NFL, CEO at Identity Shift. Anthony is an experienced president with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Athlete Development, Coaching, Sales, Football, and Event Management.Key Story Notes: 🖐️The Six Types of Failure: Learn how to stop placing importance on fear of failing and learn instead to reframe failures as you learn when you fail forward. 🖐️The Difference Between Healthy Guilt and Unhealthy Guilt: It has the power to push you to become the version of yourself.🖐️Identity Shift: How to make a life change to find your true identityYou can find out more about Anthony by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyTrucks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyTrucksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/Author Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Brittany Burcham . Brittany has been an emergency and respite foster parent for teens in Birmingham, AL, since 2019. Last year, she started a TikTok called @fostertheteens and has since gained almost a MILLION FOLLOWERS on TikTok and Instagram. It was one of her teen fosters that pushed her to create her TikTok account, fostertheteens, last April in order to talk about what it's like to foster a teenager.Key Story Notes: 🖐️The Misconceptions of Fostering Teens,🖐️The Need for Families Willing to Foster Teens 🖐️The Difficulties Youth have Aging Out of Care.You can find out more about Brittany by visiting:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostertheteens/?hl=enLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Kate Somerville and Maggie Linn. Kate Somerville, a trailblazing brand in the world of prestige skincare, has been healing skin and transforming lives for over two decades. With these core values in mind, the brand announced a long-term partnership with Foster Nation, an organization empowering foster youth aging out of the system to become the nation’s future leaders through career mentorship. Key Story Notes:🖐️The Kate Somerville x Foster Nation Partnership 🖐️How Maggie and Kate came together, their stories🖐️Why Foster Care is important to both of them and how people can support You can find out more about Kate and Maggie by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katesomervilleskincare/Twitter: @thefosternationInstagram: @katesomervilleskincare // @thefosternationLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maggy Krell is a legal trailblazer who has taken on impactful cases as a criminal prosecutor and human rights lawyer. She was a prosecutor for 15 years, serving as Supervising Deputy Attorney General in California and cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Her most notable accomplishments stem from her tireless efforts to combat human trafficking and protect and empower survivors, including her ground-breaking prosecution of the sex-trafficking website, Backpage.com. Krell also served as Chief Legal Counsel for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California where she fought to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to healthcare. Krell currently runs her own practice providing legal support and impact strategy for survivors and non-profit organizations.In TAKING DOWN BACKPAGE, veteran prosecutor Maggy Krell tells the gripping behind-the-scenes story of leading the legal charge against Backpage.com, a website that claimed to be a marketplace for all manner of sales and connections, but truly had one money-making function: to accept advertisements for commercial sex, many of which featured sex trafficking victims who were forced or coerced into being on the site, including children. In doing so she describes a new and more just way of prosecuting human trafficking in the U.S. In the book Krell does a masterful job of explaining sex trafficking in the United States and how the legal framework around it has evolved over the last 20 years. Dispelling popular myths about who human trafficking impacts and how it occurs, Krell zeroes in on the most vulnerable targets: children from poor neighborhoods who have suffered abuse in their own homes and then been failed by the child welfare system. Too often treated as criminals instead of victims, sexually exploited teenagers would formerly languish in the criminal justice system while their traffickers flew under the radar. And many in law enforcement struggled to recognize this larger pattern and the ways in which vulnerable teenagers—who were disproportionately girls and women of color—were being exploited and then punished. STORY NOTES:🖐️ About Taking Down Backpackage🖐️ What Human Trafficking is, and Who is Affected by it🖐️ Why it’s so Difficult for Men and Women Who are Trafficked to Get Out of “The Life”🖐️ Why it’s Difficult for Law Enforcement to Find Traffickers and Bring Them to Justice🖐️ How Maggy’s Work in the Case Against Backpage.com Illustrates How this Can be Done, and Why it Can and Should be a Model Moving ForwardYou can find out more about Maggy by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggy.krellInstagram: https://twitter.com/maggykrellLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristina Lowenstein is the co-founder and executive director of The Honeycomb Project. She was 13- years-old when she landed her first job making dip cones at an ice cream shop. After many more years, and a few more jobs, she shifted her focus to the nonprofit sector where she worked for organizations such as The Field Museum and 2016 Chicago Olympic Bid. Kristina studied Political Science as an undergrad at NYU and attended Northwestern University’s Kellogg Executive Scholars program. She is a 2017 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow.The Honeycomb Project is one of few organizations in the county focused on family volunteering. Since 2011, more than 30,000 volunteers have participated in programs, making a difference in the lives of millions of residents in the Chicago area. And more recently, 2,000 kids and parents across the country participated in our Honeycomb at Home program, which provides educational resources and creative ideas to spark change from the kitchen table.Volunteering as a family connects kids with complex issues through personal experience. We are opening their eyes to the realities of our society and helping them understand how to make a difference and why to take action.Story Key Notes:🖐️What is The Honeycomb Project and Why is it so Necessary?🖐️What are the Benefits of Volunteering as a Family?🖐️How Do You Appeal to Kids with Different Interests?🖐️How Can People Participate in Honeycomb’s Volunteer Efforts Outside of Chicago?🖐️How Does The Honeycomb Project Fund its Work?You can find out more about Kristina by visiting:Facebook: @HoneycombProjectInstagram: @HoneycombprojectLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John BarlowJohn is a success story, from a Foster Care perspective. He spent a short period of time in Foster Care as a baby and was adopted by parents that provided an excellent life. He grew up in various states around the country and had incredible experiences from every location. He started his career in a sales capacity at a few different companies and then started VIDA Tequila with his wife, Lisa Barlow, in the early 2000's. Along with VIDA, they have started additional companies including Fresh Wolf - which they created alongside their two sons, Jack (17) and Henry (10). John and Lisa wanted their boys to understand what it takes to create and run a business as well as give back to their community. Jack created the give-back program associated with Fresh Wolf which involves donating a 2-in-1 shampoo/body wash with every product purchase.Outside of work, John loves being active including playing various sports, mountain biking and especially hiking in the mountains with Lisa. He also enjoys watching Jack and Henry play basketball and helps out where he can.  Jack BarlowJack is a wonderful kid with a huge heart. Jack is the reason Fresh Wolf came to be - asking his parents if they could help create a men's grooming product line with him. He is currently in 11th grade focusing on going to college after graduation. He is taking college-level business classes, involved with FBLA and also DECA. His goals include either playing basketball for Duke University or going to college in Miami. He has always had an innate business savvy and a keen understanding on how businesses work. Jack is known by many to have created business plans on post-it notes and white boards at the early age of 4. He is continuously coming up with ways to promote Fresh Wolf on his many social media platforms. Jack is known throughout his school and community as someone who makes everyone feel welcome. You will likely find him introducing himself to new students and inviting them to participate in whatever activity he has going on.  Story Key Notes:🖐️The Inspiration for Fresh Wolf 🖐️The Impact the Business has had on Foster Care in Utah 🖐️What is Coming for the BusinessYou can find out more about John and Jack by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshwolfproductsTwitter: https://twitter.com/freshwolfmenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshwolfproducts/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearts of Gold, a nonprofit organization with a mission and purpose of supporting andempowering homeless single mothers in the New York area and mostly from a domesticviolence background to reclaim their lives. Homeless mothers struggle every day to overcomethe key elements that define poverty - limited access to education, social discrimination, andlack of participation in the decision-making processes that govern their lives. Deborah started her career as a fashion model, then worked extensively as a stylist beforeopening her upscale women's French boutique, Noir et Blanc in Manhattan in 1989. Shegraduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts, and is a wife and the mother of twosons. Since its first day of operation the mission of Hearts of Gold has been to transform the lives ofmarginalized single mothers—primarily women of color and immigrants. A large percentage ofthe mothers are victims of domestic violence who have been neglected by family and society,rendering them alone and frightened with shatteringly low self-esteem. With focused emotionaland physical support, education and occupational training, these mothers can and will becomeeconomically self-sufficient and lead happy, healthy and productive lives. So far, Hearts of Gold has positively impacted the lives of over 34,475 homeless and verylow-income single mothers and their children and counting. Over the years Deborah has assembled a broad and a diverse, motivated group of supporters.Friends, volunteers and business associates from the New York Metropolitan area and aroundthe globe have stepped up and joined forces with Deborah to make Hearts of Gold the vehicleof change that it is today.Story Notes:🖐️ Deborah Koenigsberger’s Background🖐️ About Hearts of Gold Organization🖐️ Hearts of Gold’s Mission🖐️ The Vehicle of Change🖐️ What We've AccomplishedYou can find out more about Deborah by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsofgoldnyc Instagram: @heartsofgoldnyc and @thriftyhognycLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A native of Tacoma, Washington, Jamerika Haynes-Lewis has more than ten years of experience as a journalist and advocate for children in foster care. While growing up in foster care, Jamerika was determined to have a different life than the one she experienced. She put herself through college earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Washington State University.As the owner of Clever Jam Communications, Jamerika offers strategic communications guidance, motivational speaking, and facilitation. Currently she is USA Ambassador Ms. 2021 through the USA Ambassador Pageant. Her platform is ‘A Chance to Succeed: Empowering Youth in Foster Care.’Story Key Notes: 🖐️November is National Adoption Month, let's discuss the children who need homes 🖐️What we can do as community members to help families who are vulnerable to ending up in the system,🖐️What I plan to do/have done with my reign as USA Ambassador Ms. 2021You can find out more about Jamerika by visiting:Facebook: Clever Jam Communications | FacebookTwitter: (@CleverJamComms) / TwitterInstagram: (@jamerika_b) • Instagram photos and videosAuthor Website: www.cleverjam.com Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie Gang (maiden name Reis) was born and raised in Long Island New York, where she currently resides with her husband Jason and children Alexandra and Simon. She graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a double major in Communications (specialization in Public Relations) and Jewish Studies. Leslie has worked in the admissions and marketing field of the nonprofit sector for more than 14 years and is currently the Director of Admissions and Communications at the Brandeis School in Lawrence, NY. Leslie is also the co-founder of Hindi’s Libraries, an international literary nonprofit that donates new and gently used children’s books all over the world. “Everyone has the ability to do good, we just need the willpower to make it so.” Leslie can be reached at [email protected]  Story Key Notes:🖐️ How/Why we became an org🖐️ What we've accomplished🖐️ What we'd love to see happen/goals (and the needs to get there) You can find out more about Leslie and the Hindi’s Libraries by visiting:Facebook @hindislibrariesTwitter @hindislibrariesInstagram @hindislibrariesLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children’s Action Network (CAN) uses the power of the entertainment community to increase awareness about children’s issues and make them a top priority in everyday life. CAN is currently dedicated to raising awareness about and finding homes for the more than 100,000 children in foster care in the United States who are waiting for an adoptive family and improving outcomes for the more than 400,000 children in foster care.FosterMore is an unparalleled coalition of media and entertainment companies, foundations, non-profits, businesses and philanthropic organizations working to create greater understanding, empathy, and action to improve the future of youth in foster care.Story Key Notes:🖐️What are the missions of Children’s Action Network and FosterMore?🖐️Why changing perceptions of foster youth is so important🖐️How and why you can become involved in the lives of foster youthYou can find out more about jennifer by visiting:IG @childrensactionnetwork@foster_moreTwitter@childrensaction@fostermoreFacebookChildren's Action NetworkFosterMoreChildren's Action Network/FosterMore Websitewww.childrensactionnetwork.orghttps://fostermore.orgLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess is the Director of Crisis Services at the National Runaway Safeline. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Crisis Services Center and its associated data collection and reporting systems. She supervises all members of the crisis services team to ensure consistent and effective delivery of services offered to youth who have run away, are experiencing homelessness, and/or are in crisis, and their families. Each year, the National Runaway Safeline makes more than 125,000 connections to help and hope through hotline, online and offline services. Prior to joining the National Runaway Safeline, Jess served as the District Homeless Liaison for the Anoka-Hennepin School District.November was National Runaway Prevention Month, a public awareness campaign designed to shine a light on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that too often remain invisible. It is also an opportunity to spotlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout the nation. As part of the campaign, individuals, organizations and the National Runaway Safeline host educational and awareness-building events, such as the NRPM Lunch & Learn Series, throughout the month. For more information and to join the effort, visit 1800RUNAWAY.org.Key Notes:🖐️How extensive is the runaway and homeless youth crisis in our country?🖐️What are some factors that put a young person at risk of experiencing homelessness?🖐️Do you feel there may be specific reasons youth in the foster care system would reach out to the National Runaway Safeline for support?🖐️What are some of the top issues driving youth to contact your Crisis Services Center?🖐️How can we help prevent youth from running away from home or becoming homeless (living on the streets, staying in shelters, couch surfing, sleeping in cars, etc.)?You can find out more about Jessica by visiting:Facebook: @1800RUNAWAYTwitter: 1800RUNAWAYInstagram: @1800RUNAWAYWebsite: 1800RUNAWAY.orgLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Agar, born with cerebral palsy and told he would never walk, overcame the odds to participate in long-distance endurance races with his dad pushing him, until the final mile when he walks across the finish line. Previously featured on ESPN and The Today Show, Johnny is making his highly-anticipated book debut this fall that is a testament to the power of extraordinary courage titled The Impossible Mile: The Power In Living Life One Step at a Time (Dexterity, September 21, 2021).Johnny’s story shows the impact of a life lived to its fullest, from the first difficult steps in training, to becoming a brand ambassador for global apparel company Under Armour. He now serves as an inspiration for not only other professional athletes, but for anyone facing their own impossible mile. This brilliant book debut encourages readers to walk a mile in Johnny’s shoes, and realize, as Johnny did, you never walk alone, and anything is possible, if you’ll just take on life one step at a time. Written with his mom, Becki, The Impossible Mile shares valuable life lessons, sometimes with a bit of humor, that are sure to inspire with the wisdom, maturity, and determination of Johnny, who candidly shares stories of his family’s strength in weakness, hope in the midst of heartache, and joy in spite of seemingly impossible obstacles.Key Takeaways:🖐️How a young man with cerebral Palsy became an internationally recognized athlete.🖐️How the Agar family banded together to help Johnny walk his first “Impossible Mile.”🖐️What Johnny hopes readers take away from his new book The Impossible Mile. You can find out more about Johnny & Becki by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyAgarOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjohnny_agar/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_TeamAgar / https://twitter.com/agar_johnWebsites: https://www.teamagar.com/ / http://johnnyagar.org/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Fostering Change, we welcome Dr. Gail Saltz., M.D.  Rob Scheer, host of Fostering Change and founder of Comfort Cases, interviews Dr. Saltz about a very personal topic: R.A.D.  Reactive Attachment Disorder. Why is this personal?  One of Rob’s sons has been diagnosed with R.A.D. and he and his husband Reece have to deal with all of the issues regarding RAD on a daily basis.Rob and Dr. Saltz further delve into other mental health issues and treatments for them, as well as other fascinating issues about the brain.Dr. Saltz is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with The New York Presbyterian Hospital and psychoanalyst at The New York Psychoanalytic Institute, best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health/wellness contributor in the media where she frequently shares her expertise and commentary on the mental health aspects of current issues and news. Dr. Saltz is the author of numerous books and makes regular appearances on national media, including The Today Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, CNN, 20/20 and more.Key Takeaways:🖐️What is R.A.D.  Reactive Attachment Disorder🖐️Fascinating issues about the brain🖐️Mental health issues and treatments for themYou can find out more about Dr. Gail by visiting:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GailSaltzTwitter https://twitter.com/DrGailSaltzAuthor Website https://drgailsaltz.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GailSaltzMDLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fostering Change Episode 107 |  Misty ParksAfter Misty completed her Bachelor Degree from Manchester University, she found her calling working in Child Welfare. This prompted her to complete her Masters in Social work from Indiana University. In the past 20 years, she has fed her passion to assist those in need and her desire for knowledge in a variety of settings, primarily focusing upon the social constructs and needs of those connected to the child welfare system. In her roles working with families and children, she witnessed the terrible effects of untreated trauma on the children she served, and the lasting effects it has when working with their parents. Her drive to find better information and skills to assist these families led her to complete a specialized Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy.  Misty is a native Hoosier, growing up in Muncie with her parents, and siblings. Her close knit family is committed to helping others, as her husband Mike is also a social worker, doing strong community work throughout the Indianapolis area. Their commitment to caring for the community and for those who needed an opportunity to grow and thrive was rewarded in 2015, as they adopted their daughter Reagan, who just celebrated her 7th birthday. When Misty is not using her voice and experiences advocating for youth and families, she is spending her time with her family and friends, traveling, baking, and reading. She is also an avid collector of yard gnomes, and each member of her family is an ardent board game player, so watch out if they ask you to play Monopoly. Key Topics:🖐️The need within our communities🖐️How Anthem, as an organization, is addressing this in our communities (including hiring Misty) 🖐️The importance of AnthemYou can find out more about Misty by visiting:Facebook: @AnthemMedicaidTwitter: @AnthemBCBS_NewsLinkedIn:  @Anthem#AnthemCaresLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Regional Manager at a Social Mobility Charity, Ambassador for Comfort Cases UK, Panel Advisor, Coach & Mentor with lived experience of going through the foster care system. Rosie has experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, and she is an advocate for positive change in society. She has a bachelor's degree in Law, a Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Law. She has recently completed a Level 5 Coaching Qualification to help individuals and businesses to achieve their goals.🖐️My journey into & through foster care/ overcoming perceived barriers/ importance of 🖐️Education Why I’m involved/ an ambassador for comfort cases/ our mission/ what we’ve achieved so far🖐️How other people can get involved and support our missionYou can find out more about Laura by visiting: Facebook Rosie WainwrightInstagram @queenrozzaOther Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiewainwright1/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although a product of the New Jersey foster care system, Laura Singer is a proud graduate from Syracuse University, Johns Hopkins University and most recently, Georgetown University Law Center. With a passion for advocating for children and foster care reform, Laura plans to dedicate her legal career to making substantial changes to the foster care system. Before law school, she served as a teacher in Washington, DC, as a Teach for America Corps Member. She now works as a law clerk in a family law court in Morris County, New Jersey. She hopes to one day open her own school for children in the foster care system. She is a pageant competitor and uses her platform "Get Out, Go Serve" to mentor at-risk youth. In her spare time, she enjoys running half marathons, travelling and watching all sports (especially fantasy football)! Story Key Notes:🖐️My experience in foster care led me to law school 🖐️The foster care to prison pipeline🖐️The role community service/volunteering plays in empowering foster youth.You can find out more about Laura by visiting:@getoutnservehttps://www.instagram.com/getoutnserve/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam and her husband have been married 33 years, raised 5 biological children (the youngest is 20). 8 years ago they became foster parents and began caring for children in their home. Pam led down a road of foster care and as a surprise to their life plan, 2 years ago, adoption of a set of seven siblings from the foster care system. They have a second chance at parenting, and they have a second chance at a family after their first parents passed away in a car accident. Story Key Notes:🖐️Adopting 7 Sets of Children Siblings 🖐️History of the 7 Children🖐️Adjusting into a New Home🖐️5 Biological Children's Reaction to Adopt New Siblings🖐️Process to Adopt 7 Set of Children SiblingsLearn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda is a mother of four with two biological and two adopted children (from India). She advocates for adoptees as their voice is often unheard. She wrote and illustrated Finding Family in a Far-Away Land with her daughters' permission to share their story and memories in hopes of empowering other children and educating families. Story Notes:🖐️Finding Family "Far Away Land" Book🖐️Adopting Internationally 🖐️The Struggle to Adopt Children Through India🖐️Empathy is Not Something we are Born with🖐️Reason For Writing the Book You can find out more about Amanda by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.vandenbarkwallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandawalldenver/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-wall-0280062/Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Scheer interviews multi-award-winning author Jodi Meltzer who has written extensively about grief, parenting and divorce for various publications, including HuffPost, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, and Thrive Global.  She has just published the book, Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are.  A Boston native, she recently relocated to Tampa in search of more sunshine, literally and figuratively. To learn more about Jodi and her books, including the previously published, When You Lived in My Belly, please visit jodimeltzer.com. Today’s episode of Fostering Change is timely, as November 18th, 2021 is Children’s Grief Awareness Day.  Rob and Jodi discuss this difficult topic and how to best share feelings of grief with and from your children.Story Key Notes:🖐️Children’s Grief Awareness Day- How Jodi and her Kids have Dealt with Grief🖐️Why do we Struggle to Talk about Grief as a Society?🖐️How Covid 19 has Amplified the Need for this🖐️Death is Part of Living🖐️Goodnight Star Book You can find out more about Jodi by visiting:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodimeltzerauthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/jodimeltzerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodimeltzer/Author Website: http://jodimeltzer.com/ Learn more about Comfort Cases at: https: //www.comfortcases.org/.🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charell Star is a Media Manager in the FinTech field, Online journalist, and Foster Care Advocate. Charell was recently featured on @HumansofNY where she shared her inspirational story to millions.As a storyteller, Charell Star has a passion for creating experiences that connect brands to people in a way that celebrates, inspires, entertains and empowers. She loves working across all mediums to tell a story and reach audiences, and believes the most powerful messages are delivered through authenticity, personal connection, and conversation. Charell is also a former foster care youth and now advocates as an appointed Board Member of CASA NYC and City Living NY.You can find out more about Charell by visiting: www.charellstar.comInstagram: @charellstar https://www.casa-nyc.org/Show Notes:🖐️Tell Your Story🖐️Kinship🖐️Parents Trying to be Adult🖐️Moving Home to Home🖐️To Forgive🖐️COVID in New York🖐️Advice to Kids in Foster CareLearn more at : https://www.comfortcases.org/🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Johnson the co-creator, executive producer and showrunner of Freeform’s critically acclaimed series “Good Trouble.” She is also the creator, executive producer and director of Freeform’s limited series “Love in the Time of Corona,” the first scripted series shot entirely during the quarantine. Previously Johnson was an executive producer and showrunner on Freeform’s groundbreaking series “The Fosters,” which ran for five seasons.Joanna Johnson was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended USC Film School and, after graduating, pursued an acting career. Most notably, she played twins Caroline and Karen Spencer on the CBS soap opera “The Bold & the Beautiful.”Johnson’s primary focus is on writing, producing and directing. She wrote the independent feature “The Shrink Is In,” starring Courtney Cox and David Arquette, and went on to create and show run the sitcom “Hope & Faith” for ABC, which ran for three seasons. She was co-executive producer on ABC Family’s “Make It or Break It,” “Fairly Legal” for USA Cable, and the CW’s “Emily Owens, M.D.”Johnson currently resides in Los Angeles with her wife and children.Show notes:🖐️ The Fosters🖐️ Family Show🖐️ As a Family🖐️ Tell Your Story🖐️ Foster Care Process🖐️ Childhood Challenges🖐️ COVID19 EffectsLearn more at: http://www.comfortcases.org🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we revisit our chat with Robert Selby and Glen Henry! This is our last episode before season 3 and EPISODE 100!!! You have to tune in next week!Robert Selby is a full time father of a CHD warrior named Chace Elijah. Together they shine light on the medical needs community to help bring awareness with a positive spin to the CHD and Gtube community via social media in hopes to let people around the world know that they’re Never in a Fight Alone.Glen Henry is a father, husband, creator, musician, author, emcee, CEO, and mentor. He began on YouTube in 2015, documenting his journey as a stay at home father. Six years later, he has appeared in films alongside Will Smith, written children’s books, launched a multi-venture company, co-hosted a podcast with his wife of ten years, Yvette Henry, and added two more children for a total of four tiny humans who inspire him in all his endeavors. His company, Beleaf in Fatherhood, is centered around creating content to equip fathers, bring hope to mothers, and inspire children.We get into all the aspects of being a dad and catch up on their stories! Amazing Episode!To continue the story, follow Glen Henry on Social Media: Website : https://www.beleafinfatherhood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeleafMel/ Twitter:Glen (@BeleafMel) | Twitterhttps://twitter.com › beleafmel Instagram: @beleafmel https://www.instagram.com/beleafmel/?hl=en YouTube: Beleaf In Fatherhood - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › channel TikTok: Beleaf N' Family (@beleafinfatherhood)HashTags:#FosteringChange🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode in preparation for season 3 launch, we recap a chat we had with Caroline Boudreaux! Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur and founder of the Miracle Foundation, an INGO that supports orphans to have a better quality of life while bringing about sustainable change that reduces the need for orphanages. For the past 20 years, Miracle Foundation has improved the lives of more than 15,000 children and impacted almost 300 orphanages. Their proven Thrive Scale™ methodology is based on the UN Rights of the Child and leverages data and technology to ensure that orphaned and vulnerable children reach their full potential. Miracle Foundation is part of a global network of non-profit organizations leading the worldwide movement to end the need for orphanages by 2040. For her achievements Caroline was presented with the Hope Award in 2005, the Impact Award in 2008 and the United Nations Humanitarian Award in 2017. Caroline is a Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum and has completed executive programs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Yale's Jackson Institute for Diplomacy, Oxford University and the India School of Business.🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this season 2 recap we chat with Dr. Bruce Perry!Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.  Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller.  Dr. Perry was on the faculty of the Departments of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at the University of Chicago School of Medicine from 1988 to 1991. From 1992 to 2001, Dr. Perry served as the Trammell Research Professor of Child Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During this time, Dr. Perry also was Chief of Psychiatry for Texas Children's Hospital and Vice-Chairman for Research within the Department of Psychiatry. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Perry served as the Medical Director for Provincial Programs in Children's Mental Health for the Alberta Mental Health Board. He continues to consult with the government of Alberta on children’s issues and serves as a founding member of the Premier’s Council of Alberta’s Promise. 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.