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In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with Sheri, a resilient young woman who aged out of Utah's foster care system and is now thriving as a leader at Angels Landing Foundation. Sheri shares her deeply personal story from entering foster care at age 12 after bravely reporting abuse, to cycling through 13 foster homes, and ultimately finding healing, empowerment, and purpose. Listeners will gain insight into: The emotional reality of sibling separation in care The challenges of instability and aging out alone The importance of supportive adults and safe spaces How Angels Landing Foundation is transforming outcomes for aged-out foster youth Sheri's journey highlights the real-world impact of organizations like Angels Landing, which provide community, mental health support, life skills training, and financial empowerment to young adults aged 18–26 transitioning out of care.  Resources Mentioned: Angels Landing Foundation: angelslandingfoundation.org Follow Angels Landing on Instagram: @angelslandingfoundation Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: bbbs.org Learn About Foster Care in Utah: utahfostercare.org Transcript: Episode 62: Aging Out Strong Amy: Thank you for joining us for Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Sheri who grew up in foster care and aged out of the foster care system. She currently works at Angels Landing, and we’re so excited to have her with us today. Thanks, Sheri. Sheri: Thank you. Amy: You have a really incredible story and I’m sure filled with also a lot of heartache and pain as well. So we wanna be sensitive to that. But would you just start by introducing yourself? Sheri: Absolutely. [00:01:00] Like you said, my name’s Sheri. I’m 23 years old. Gonna be turning 24 this year and I , work at Angels Landing. I, that’s like the best introduction I think I’ve got. Amy: I love it. So tell us a little bit what Angel’s Landing is for those who don’t know. Sheri: So Angels Landing is a nonprofit organization that serves young adults from eighteen to to 26. And our mission statement is Angels Landing builds community centered on empowering young adults transitioning from foster care to achieve self-sufficiency and create a life that they love. And so that is absolutely something that I needed when I aged out of foster care. And it’s been an absolute great opportunity and another resource as someone who doesn’t have tons of resources, and especially that family unit. Having another spot is always something that creates [00:02:00] So much support in my life. And so Angel’s Landing been great and I’m excited to, to dive into what that looks like. Amy: I love that. So maybe start by telling us a little bit about your story and how you found. Sheri: I aged into foster care when I was 12 years old. My mom passed away when I was three and a half, and so she passed away in a car accident on Valentine’s Day, Amy: Oh man. Sheri: so it’s the love day. So I try to always look at it like all the positives, right? But yep. Lost my mom at three and a half years old and. I’ve got a beautiful, twin sister and another big brother. He’s about a year and a half older than I am, and then an older sister who’s seven years older. So there’s four of us total. But yeah, so growing up, um, didn’t have a, a mom for, for very long and, um, after she passed away, it was really hard for my dad and I have a hard [00:03:00] time saying my dad, but just ’cause of that, the trauma. the history in there. Unfortunately, we were left with our dad and he was abusive and in all ways emotionally, but vocally, all the things. As we got older, I, I thankfully had other. People in my life that weren’t that way. I had my grandma and school teachers that treated me with love. And I soon began to realize how the way that I was being treated at home was very different from the way that I was being treated in other places. And I really liked the way that I was being treated in other places than at home. And at 12 years old. I, I made the courageous act of turning my father in. That was a really hard thing. Amy: Yeah, I. Sheri: But it needed to happen because it was the life I needed, this life that, that, that love that I always felt [00:04:00] from the outside. And I wanted to live that every day. And so heard of this thing called foster care, and you get a new mom and a new dad, and I was like, man. That is exactly what we need. That is exactly what we need. And we’ll be perfect you guys. I promise. My brother was really scared. My sister was like super trusting and so early morning, two hours we ended it outside of school. But as soon as That door opened, we went inside the school and we advocated for ourselves at 12 years old and what was going on and some situations that had happened at home. And thankfully, after about eight hours at school the conversations had ended and the foster care journey had started. And it was hard. That was hard too, but it was much better than what we were dealing with before anything. Give me anything. Foster care’s hard, but it was better. And that’s how it all started for us. For the beginning of that [00:05:00] entering of foster care and, not starting that big, that journey without a mom and then really not starting that journey, a supportive. Father figure that I could look up to I felt that foster care was our golden ticket, and it truly was in a lot of ways. I am so 100% grateful for foster care and yeah, it took me out of a really dark place at home and it was hard. And yeah, then the journey started. Amy: That is, I think that’s a really unusual story. I think a lot of kids come into foster care and they’re trying to hide this trauma And abuse that’s going on and they’re not brave enough to go and tell a trusting adult, Hey, this. Is not okay. So I find that really admirable that you and your siblings were able to do that. That’s really amazing. Sheri: Thank you. Amy: yeah. The bio that you sent over before this episode, it showed that you bounced around quite a bit in foster care. Are you [00:06:00] able or willing to touch on, you know what, so you entered foster care and, and it was a relief in some way, but. What were the hard parts of foster care and where were the pains and the struggles in the foster care system? Sheri: Oh man. See, there’s a polarity of the two, right? Yeah. Where do I begin? Is where my head starts, and I think the beginning of it is, I was eventually separated from my siblings. And, that’s very common in foster care. It’s not something that anybody wants, but unfortunately that’s just sometime is the case. And being separated from my brother, my big brother was one thing, but being separated from my twin sister was. S completely different.  She was the person that I walked into the school with to tell the counselor what was going on at home and she was the person I wanted to grow up with, as sisters do. And so eventually we had, I think about. Two foster [00:07:00] homes together about maybe a year and a half, two years until we were separated. And that was a very big heartache and super, super hard. Still something that today in my life and a her life that we are actively trying to create this relationship and.Kind of fix that gap that we got in foster care. Amy: Yeah. I bet. Sheri: Yeah. Being separated for her was, it was like a, it was like a movie. We had our hands like this until we just couldn’t anymore. It was the most dramatic thing you’d ever see, Amy: Yeah. Sheri: but just definitely shows how much love there is there and how important family is. And yeah. After that I, I went through a lot of homes. Total. There was 13 foster homes from 12 to 18 years old. The longest that I was placed in a home was about 10 months, so never a full year in any home.That [00:08:00] itself created a lot of instability in my life. And actually before I, as I’ve been. This podcast has been coming up for me. I’ve been digging into my past a little bit and getting back into that little girl who was living in that.And something that, I’ve realized and I’ve learned is I’ve kept a ton of journals. That was, That was my outlet, that was the person that I confided in, was my journal. ’cause there were so many therapists, there were so many foster parents. And so the one person that always stuck with me was my journal. And so I’ve just got Amy: What a gift to have that now, wow. That’s cool. Sheri: Yes. And so being able to dive back in that has been such a eye-opening thing. But I’ve got about 10 journals just filled, and I’ve seen just through the process when you open this first journal of this 12-year-old girl, she’s so sweet and she’s excited and innocent and. I hope that I find my mom and dad and just [00:09:00] really have so much faith in that, and that’s something I really have always carried. there’s even still a little something in there still just that love and that faith. But. Throughout the years of foster care from 12 to 18 in those journals, you see this innocence this faith after the many homes to fade away. It’s just a little bit of the hardening. A little bit more of those guards start to come up after each, door of a home. And some homes didn’t work out because for my own preference, it was maybe that family was a very different lifestyle than I could. That would make me genuinely happy. Or, it just didn’twork out on their part too. I’ve had, there was multiple homes that I had that were, they were very young foster parents. One was 27, and then I even had a pair of foster parents that were 23 and being 23 years old now I’m just like. What in the world, where Amy: Having a teenager. Can you imagine? Sheri: yes. And so [00:10:00] I, I have so much grace now for it, Amy: Yeah. Sheri: but it was definitely tough. And so realizing that I needed a very stable and sturdy home and during that time, and it was definitely a rollercoaster for sure. I’d love to touch on my longest placement For a little bit, if that’s. Okay, so my longest placement was In Salt Lake City and this placement was just after a previous home that I was potentially going to be adopted from. And this woman was 20, I think she was 27. She was the one of the younger ones. She was so amazing. The second I saw her, I was like, wow, she would be the best mom in the world. Amy: Wow. Sheri: And I spent four months in her home before I got moved and that, that didn’t work. And like I said, now as an adult, I’m just like, yeah, I totally understand. And she’s sweet. She’s told me you helped me [00:11:00] more than I helped you. And I’m like, man, thank you. And if you’re welcome, Amy: Yeah, exactly. Sheri: she’s a sweetheart and. All grace to it, it’s really lessons that I feel like we can pull from it, like for foster parents listening, like making sure that they’re at a age and they’ve got that experience that they’re really ready to take on that kind of a role. After this move, I moved up to Salt Lake City, Utah, and coming from St. George and that potential adoptive home was in Manti. So I’ve only ever experienced small town. Amy: Yeah. Sheri: Thanks. And next thing I know, I’m being moved up to West Valley, Utah in, a very big city and I was just like, whoa. And I was just had turned 16 out there just , becoming this young woman and I’m, I’ve just gone through all these homes and now I’m in this big city and I’m just like, holy moly. Life is wild. [00:12:00] But just always, still carrying that attitude of, just getting through it and I think a big thing that really got me through it was, of course my sister. Just having that person to want to keep going for and that person to want to be like, how do, sorry, gimme just a second how I explain this. Be a role model for her, because I won’t, wouldn’t want my sister to be sad. I wanna be a good, I wanna be happy, I want, so that, that can be shared and that can be, like, I’ve seen Lots of people around us, that just feel really sorry about their situation and so just doing, I’ve always had that attitude of just doing my best in. And being a light and just being as positive as possible. But after entering Salt Lake and going through about 10 homes at this point and leaving a home, I didn’t get adopted in. I was feeling pretty, [00:13:00] pretty sad. And then being this big city, just feeling like really small, big tall cities, Amy: very overwhelming. Yeah. Sheri: And actually when I got moved over to this home, half of my stuff didn’t get moved over, Amy: Oh man. Sheri: and so when I had been moved over, it was wintertime and up north you get snow down St. George, you don’t even really need to buy a big fur coat, you just need a hoodie and you’re fine. I needed a big code out there and going through homes and having this instability, something I had a hard time in learning was how to advocate for myself. How to ask for help. And so I didn’t even think about asking my foster mom for a pair of socks and a jacket, and I didn’t have socks and I didn’t have a jacket. So I layered up five long sleeve shirts and I just got as warm as I could and I had my little vans on and I walked to school and I had to walk a while to get to the bus, and the bus would take me to the train. And then after the train, you walk [00:14:00] to school and. After a few weeks of doing that, this was my first entry into West Valley. And the city was winter. And not having the the basic needs to feel warmth and how to advocate for myself. And I’ll never forget this moment. I love sharing it. And about two weeks of walking in the snow, each step just got more painful. This little cheery, like we can push through. It was just like This sucks. I’m really starting to say it like this is just starting to suck, and so I got to this point where I had to wait for the crosswalk and I raised up my fists and I finally let some emotion out and I said, God, could it get any worse than this? And a school bus drove right past me and splashed cold water all over me. And I said, okay, I hear you. It could get worse. But interesting enough, [00:15:00] I look at other kids and I would completely understand to com have a complete fit. At that point, I was so happy. I felt that I had just gotten an answer and that.I was exactly where I needed to be and that things could be worse and that things are gonna get better. And That really carried me through foster care. And yeah, just having a lot of that faith and, I eventually came back to St. George and was able to be with my siblings and went to a lot of different schools. I went to seven high schools total in just the span of four years. I have a lot of friends, a lot of connections. Amy: yeah. Sheri: I could, I take the pros from it. There’s lots of pros from it and so I just really try to look at life that way. I think that’s the best way. For me, so Amy: I think that’s actually quite unusual. I think there’s a lot of youth who experience [00:16:00] similar things to what you’ve experienced. They experience aging out. We all know the statistics. They are not great. So I think that’s really remarkable that you have been able to have such a positive attitude and have that kind of faith and have, you are a remarkable person that you’ve endured so much and you’re just keep going and you have a beautiful demeanor about you and you’re happy and finding the good. I think that’s really unusual and really beautiful. Sheri: Thank you. It’s that polarity, right? Amy: I guess so. Sheri: I love it. I love it. Yeah. Amy: So tell us about how you found Angels Landing and what that offered you and what it can offer other kids that are experiencing similar life circumstances. Sheri: So after aged out of foster care I didn’t have the foster parents. I didn’t have the caseworkers. I had bills after I had bills and I had to go to work and there was no more school and there was no more hanging out with friends. It was time [00:17:00] to start growing up and it was time to start figuring out what life I wanted to create and make that for myself. And so at 18 years old, after all those homes and all that, really it was. It was hard to transition into that. I, it took me a while. I think I still tried , be a kid as long as I could. I think the biggest piece of it though, was after finally getting out of, I wouldn’t say getting out of foster care because really the goal was to get adopted for me. But that’s not the case for everybody. And so once I did age out of foster careI, got a job and I think the biggest piece of it for me was that once I aged out of foster care, I could now finally start to process all of it because being in it, there was no chance of that. Okay, Amy: Interesting. Sheri: so for the last five years I’ve been processing all of it. And 18, 19, you’re this young [00:18:00] still kid, right? You’re labeled an adult, but you’re still really a kid. And so just figuring that out and processing it all. But now that my frontal lobe’s getting closer to developing, that’s something I could, I’m excited about. But really I think just the time. It’s the time to be able to process what I had just went through and that was hard. Doing that alone at 18. Like I said, my mom passed away when I was three and I turned my dad in at 12. And so he was incarcerated for 10 years and that’s not a connection I’m willing to have. And so there was no such thing as a parental figure in my life after foster care. And even in foster care, I had people I could look up to, but there really wasn’t a solid, too much of a solid person. Amy: Right. Sheri: And just to advocate, I feel that this is something I would love to share is shout out to Big Brothers and Big Sisters program seriously be [00:19:00] because I’ve had a big sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters since I was 12, and she. Wasn’t my mom, know, didn’t have to take on this big duty, but she took on this role as a sister and she was my sister throughout foster care and, she’s still my big sister now.  And so she was someone I was able to really look up to and have that solid connection. Amy: That is amazing. Sheri: It’s probably over 10 years now, Amy: Yeah, Sheri: yeah. Amy: and I think a lot of times we talk about in foster care, you just need one caring adult and it would be lovely to have 10 or 20 caring adults, of course. But it sounds like you have that caring adult and you have that person who you can rely on. Maybe they’re not your mom, maybe you weren’t adopted by them, but you have that stable connection. That’s incredible. Sheri: So it didn’t for me in this case, it didn’t need to be that, but it did need to be somebody. That’s, and that’s so true that one caring adult. And for me that was Katie. Her name’s Katie, and she’s absolutely [00:20:00] phenomenal. And I think I bug her and call her as much as she used to try to get ahold of me when I was a kid. She’s got, she’s got her own now. Yep.  They’ve totally turned. I love it. But she’s, I say that she’s really a big reason of who I am today and just been able to be that stable person. So I had her in foster care after aging out, and she took me to get my first set of groceries, everything I needed, and laundry detergent and just all the stables like, here it is, this is what you need. Go get ’em, sister. And she just totally believed in me and set me up for success. And yeah that was great. But like I said, she’s got tables of turns. She’s got her own kids now and. I was still very young and needed some support. And navigating that alone for some time in some spaces were hard, but very growing. And that’s just when Amer clap happened for me and for, for Utah. And that’s when Angel’s Landing came around. And seriously, it was just like, wow, all my [00:21:00] prayers have been answered. When I was a kid in foster care, I always wanted to be a part of something that helped young adults that have aged out or just in something. And I just, I love the goal of it. It’s beautiful. And Angels Landing They help young adults that wanna create a life they love and former foster youth. There’s a certain, there’s a specific dynamic, this specific space, and I love that’s. That’s important to this community and that’s a part of this community. And being around other like-minded individuals that aren’t defined by their past and don’t wanna be defined by their past And come together and and create the life that they love and have that opportunity to do so through different things, different resources, like Angel’s Landing has. Activities once a month. So that’s providing, new experiences that maybe one wouldn’t get to have. Amy: Yeah. Sheri: Going hiking to Zion or going boating out in San Hollow. They really try to incorporate these [00:22:00] experiences that we. Adults like to have and give our own kids and that really are showing casing that there is so much life to live and so much fun to have. And that’s such a beautiful piece of just that community and get getting together. That just is really awesome. And they also have core classes. They do. Let’s see here. I just wanna go off of our website just to give some real real service here. And so the biggest service of Angels Landing is mental health, because I know that, okay, these guys have been through so much, which is so true. It’s not a, it’s not a normal situation. And so being able to provide a space where that can be worked out and processed and free, it is such a resource. And so Angel Landing provides that and it’s absolutely awesome. They have really cool learning opportunities that teach different skills that any young [00:23:00] adult would wanna know, like finances housing wellness.Tools transportation, how to buy a car, what all of those things look like. Here are the tools. Here’s the information. And then after that, they provide that financial support so that, that gap can really be bridged and that opportunity can really be given because in a world that we are in, that’s something that’s necessary.And if there’s that, that beautiful, that leg up, that financial support with that learning opportunity, it’s. So awesome because it feels so earned and it’s just man, I’m really getting on this path of success here. Like these people are really seeing this, writing this, path out for me and giving this opportunity for me to have, and then of course, just that community piece with those activities. So it’s a wonderful opportunity for young adults that have been through foster care and need that kind of support. Amy: I think all those things that you’re saying, those are [00:24:00] things that parents should be teaching that role models should be teaching, that healthy adults should be teaching. So kids that are aging out, they have missed that opportunity and it is. Horrible. They should never have had to miss the opportunity. But having this program, this nonprofit that’s now providing these resources, that is invaluable and it’s gonna change the statistics of kids aging out, Sheri: It is gonna a hundred percent change the statistics. And, I always say like you might be seeing and hearing one person right now, It’s, gonna be a generational thing because I’m gonna go on to teach my kid these skills and then that kid’s gonna do the same, and then those statistics will get lower. And that’s just how it works. I just love it. I just, I love the mission of it all. It’s. Amy: No, it’s, it is amazing and I didn’t even know it. existed, and I. I. have closed my foster care license, but. I have been a foster parent. And I think this is really important for foster parents to know about to teach the kids, show them this resource that they do have and [00:25:00] also to educate the public. Kids are aging out with no support. Some kids are aging out with awesome foster parents, right? That happens too. And so just educating the public that this is a resource for. Kids that have experienced aging out of the foster care system, that is invaluable. So where are the best places that people can get information? Do you guys have a website, an Instagram? What’s the best place that someone can reach out and find ways to get support? Sheri: Yes, so we’ve got a website, angels landing foundation.org. And we’ve also got an Instagram, Angels Landing Foundation. Amy: Okay. Awesome. So those are two really easy ways that foster parents or kids that are aging out or have aged out and need resources can reach out to you guys. I love that. On a personal note, I would love to know what the outcome of your twin sister and your brother were in the foster care system. Sheri: Great question. Thank you. Me and my sister live together now. We’re together now. Um, yeah, it’s definitely something that [00:26:00] we have to, really practice our, as just sisters do and family does. But on top of just what we’ve been through, it’s definitely been a learning curve and twins, but we love each other and she’s doing amazing. She’s actually an Ayurvedic chef. Amy: Wow. Sheri: she’s cooking at a retreat center and diving into holistic medicine and wellness and just, yeah. I think just providing the tools we can to live our best life. That’s what we wanted when we were 12, when we were leaving our situation, and it’s what we still want now.And yeah just, yeah. I’m so proud of her and what she’s doing and I love that we’re both in this realm of kind of.Giving backand providing the tools for ourselves but also not being defined by our pasts.And I love how that shows light to other, other people. I I’ve had, there’s young adults that walk into Angel’s Landing and they say she was a she was in foster care. Like what? [00:27:00] They just can’t even believe it. And it’s like you have this light inside of you as well and you are capable of all of these things as well. And none of that is even the you You’re not your past. And so it’s just super cool to be able to round like-minded individuals and it’s wonderful. Amy: I love that. That is beautiful. Thank you so much. And it truly is,as a foster parent who has had a lot of kids come through my home, it’s really remarkable to see. How courageous you are, how much you’re giving back the good that you’re doing for yourself and for the community. It’s just, it’s really remarkable. And I just wanna commend you on that ’cause you’veendured a lot. I can imagine. And you’re really putting your best foot forward for yourself and for others. And that’s, it’s really beautiful. So thank you for all that you’re doing in the community. Thank you so much for joining our podcast today. We are so excited for our listeners to be able to have the chance to listen and learn from you, and [00:28:00] hopefully they can head over to Angels Landing Foundation to learn more. If our listeners have questions about foster care, they can head over to Utah foster care.org to learn more.

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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Matt Mazany wrote and directed the short film “Big Brothers,” taking home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Writing - Comedy at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2024. After you listen to Matt's 4 Questions I highly recommend watching “Big Brothers” yourself!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             It's here on Matt's website at https://www.mattmazany.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Follow Matt on Instagram at @mattmazany _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website - DIF Instagram - DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

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(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers The Valley season finale, Kristen vs Janet, Jax flys off the handle in his farewell episode, Big Brothers POV comp tonight (spoilers), & two celebrity deaths this week.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Humpday, Friends! Matt Mazany wrote and directed the short film “Big Brothers,” taking home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Writing - Comedy at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2024.                                                           He was also one of the titular brothers, having fun with his performance by handling the main stunt in the film himself.                                                                                                                                                   It's always the smartest move in indie film; if it's dangerous, get one of the producers to do it. I was looking forward to talking to Matt about “Big Brothers.” Besides being a fantastic film with a terrific ensemble cast, it truly is written and directed with an attention to depth and detail that one rarely sees. The good news is that you can watch “Big Brothers” right now!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         It is accessible on Matt's website at https://www.mattmazany.com. Follow Matt on Instagram at @mattmazany _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Podcast Links DIF Podcast Website - DIF Instagram - DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Links DIF Foundation - Sherman Oaks Film Festival - Film Invasion Los Angeles

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Big Brothers live eviction episode, what was that BB Blockbuster game, Golden Bachelor start date, Nick and Natalie's new dating show, the cheating CEO blames someone else, & a quick spoiler-free review of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Factor Meals - 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping at https://factormeals.com/realitysteve50off Promo Code: realitysteve50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Golden Bachelor's Kathy tricked everyone with her answer, Gabby Windey hosting new show, Scheana's shocking admission, Jax gone from The Valley, & Big Brothers been really good so far.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Factor Meals - 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping at https://factormeals.com/realitysteve50off Promo Code: realitysteve50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Big Brother episode #2, who's playing the game the hardest so far, the added special power, nominations, and the accomplice is named, also BIP episode #2 tonight, and do we have a new BIP couple off screen?   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Factor Meals - 50% off your first box PLUS freeshipping at https://factormeals.com/realitysteve50off Promo Code: realitysteve50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Big Brother 27's premiere, what I thought was overhyped and underdelivered, what I liked about the episode, Rachel's the mystery guest, Bachelor in Paradise ratings, and Cierra from Love Island apologizes.    Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Zoc Doc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Darren Doane and I talk about the importance of big brothers, skateboarding, doing what you want, and more as we discuss his newest book, "Don't Be Precious". Find out more about him and it here:https://dontbeprecious.com/These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY HARDCORE SCENESTER here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ochs Or, pick up the Orange County Hardcore Scenester DVD here: https://revhq.com/products/evanjacobs-orangecountyhardcorescenester-dvd?_pos=2&_sid=683ac2ce9&_ss=rSubscribe to ANHEDENIA FILMS UNLIMITED and watch every Anhedenia Film as many times as you like for $2 a month: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afunlimitedCheck out Darren Doane here:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DARREN+DOANE#DarrenDoane#doaneit#dontbeprecious#ninetiespunk

Fran Duffy is in the house as we continue to raise money for Big Brothers, Big Sisters and we're turning the clock back to when a bunch of Eagles like Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean, Nolan Smith and more were entering the league as draft prospects. How did Fran evaluate them back then? Tune in to find out and join the contributions.

Calvin Quallis has built a mission and purpose-driven business from scratch. He is the founder and CEO of Scotch Porter, a grooming and wellness business that he launched from his kitchen built into a highly influential brand. Calvin is also the founder of Calvin Quallis Brands and an active member of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. In this classic episode, Calvin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial career, self-care, helping men improve their mental health and more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people dream of breaking into luxury real estate, imagining a glamorous life of lavish parties, jaw-dropping listings, and red-carpet moments.  They see the glossy Instagram photos, the million-dollar deals, and the VIP lifestyle. But what they don't see is the grit, sacrifice, and relentless hustle behind the scenes. The truth is, success in luxury real estate isn't just about "looking the part", it's about building the skills, relationships, and experiences that get you in the right rooms. And yes, sometimes that means “faking it till you make it”, but in the right way.  One of the fastest ways to do that? Joining the right team.  When you're starting out, you might not have a portfolio full of luxury listings yet, but your team's reputation and experience can open doors you couldn't access alone.  By aligning with a strong team, you instantly gain credibility, mentorship, and access to higher-end deals that help you level up faster than you ever could solo. Today's guest, Julia Spillman, is the CEO of the Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman, a powerhouse team that's shattered the billion-dollar sales mark and expanded across New York, LA, Miami, and beyond. In this episode, we dive into the real blueprint for making it in luxury real estate, the power of starting from the bottom, and the strategic use of teams to leap into higher price points.   Find the balance between being authentic and still selling to high end clients, looking luxury but also being very approachable. -Julia Spillman   Things You'll Learn In This Episode The right way to “fake it till you make it” How do ambitious agents break into the luxury market without being scammy, and why is teaming the ultimate shortcut to real success? Why teams are a launchpad, not a crutch What makes teams so powerful for growing your price point, client base, and credibility faster than you could solo? The myth of overnight success Why do people think luxury agents just appear out of nowhere? What does the real path look like behind the scenes? How your background becomes your superpower How did growing up in a tiny town, and working through the 2008 crash, prepare Julia for leading a billion-dollar brand today?   Guest Bio Julia Spillman is CEO of Douglas Elliman's celebrated Eklund|Gomes team. The Kentucky native is the architect of Eklund|Gomes' unprecedented nationwide expansion and in addition oversees all operations, sales and agent hires. Energetic, people-oriented and a brilliant communicator, Spillman has been with Douglas Elliman for a decade and has honed her abilities to tap networks, streamline data and watch markets at the micro and macro level. Her dedication and spirit have paid off – in 2018, she led the team to break a billion in annual sales. Spillman's past experience as a residential lender for firms such as HSBC and Merrill Lynch give her an understanding of the importance of providing service at every level of highly complex transactions. Her advisory of a customized Customer Relationship Management platform allows her and the Eklund|Gomes team to pick up precisely where they left off in any relationship or project. Her ability to cultivate and retain high-net-worth clientele is matched by her power to harness and interpret information and to balance a keenly held intuition with a trove of knowledge. Spillman's ambition is matched by her commitment to community. She has provided years of fundraising and service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Easter Seals, and the New York City Junior League. She is active with the American Ballet Theater and served as the Former 2015 and 2016 Junior Council Chair and Junior Chair of the 2014 ABT Spring Gala. Follow @juliayagerspillman on Instagram.    About Your Host Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he's shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he's not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let's face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.    To learn more about the podcast or give feedback and suggest a guest, go to https://podcast.realproducersmag.com/.  Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com   Follow the show on our website, Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss a single inspiring episode! Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com

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In this episode, we catch up with Nick Speed, the founder of Ujima, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food justice and empowering youth in St. Louis. Nick shares an update on the Sunflower Institute, Ujima's flagship program that provides a comprehensive approach to youth development, covering areas like urban farming, outdoor education, culinary arts, professional development, and mental health support.Nick discusses the recent HBCU Climate Change Conference in New Orleans, where the Sunflower Institute team had the opportunity to learn from and connect with a diverse group of students, farmers, and activists. He also highlights the organization's expansion plans, including increasing the program's capacity and providing more robust year-round support for participants, addressing challenges like housing and financial aid.Notably, Nick emphasizes the importance of the Sunflower Institute's mental health initiatives, including the implementation of the Team Mental Health First Aid training. This certification program equips both the Sunflower Institute staff and the broader community with the skills to support young people's mental health needs, a critical aspect of holistic youth development.Throughout the conversation, Nick's passion for empowering the next generation shines through, as he shares his personal journey and the driving force behind Ujima's mission. This episode offers valuable insights for those interested in personal and professional development, urban farming, outdoor education, teen mental health, first aid, housing, and entrepreneurship.Follow Nick:Nick's Previous Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/mcBAZp8gpec Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnickspeed/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nickolas.speedLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-speed-7b368558/Follow Ujima:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/ujimastl/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UjimaSTLLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujima-stlYouTube - https://youtube.com/@ujimastl?si=z6-lIQLhJi3VhG2k Newsletter - https://ujimastl.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d684fd04a4462757d465ab902&id=ee7c5e38b3Email - ujimastl@gmail.comResources & Shout OutsDr. Brittany Conners - Optimistic Theory - https://www.optimistictheory.com/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brittany-conners-a6b48218/ Brittany's Previous Podcast Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HAkNsU67bV4iJdvioexhI?si=d5478420e52e4b5c Earth Dance Organic Farm School - https://earthdancefarms.org/Big Brothers, Big Sisters - https://www.bbbsemo.org/Zion - @cucumbacool IG - https://www.instagram.com/cucumbacoolKim - @liberatedrootsco IG - https://www.instagram.com/liberatedrootsco/Roots Oasis - https://liberatedroots.com/Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girl's Club - https://www.bgcstl.org/mathewsdickey/AmeriCorps - https://www.americorps-stl.org/United Way - https://helpingpeople.org/George Washington Carver Farms - https://ujimastl.com/gwc-farmsYouth In Need - https://www.youthinneed.org/STL Youth Jobs - https://www.stlyouthjobs.org/Community Healthcare Workers - https://www.stlchwcoalition.org/homeAlign With Anna®️ is a holistic healing and wellness company dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and organizations toward alignment, ease, and transformation. Through sound healing, intuitive coaching, and immersive experiences, Anna creates safe spaces for self-discovery, deep healing, and authentic expression. Learn more about Align With Anna®️ at https://www.alignwithanna.com/linksFree Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeTf6THAIjZtNdxUmhXnZg Bloghttps://www.alignwithanna.com/blogNewsletterhttps://www.alignwithanna.com/contactAffiliate Linkshttps://www.alignwithanna.com/affiliatesBecome an Affiliatehttps://alignwithanna.com/get-paidWork With Me https://alignwithanna.com/services Shop Aromatherapyhttps://alignwithanna.com/wholesale

February is National Mentoring Month. Big Brothers, Big Sisters has about 80 children waiting for a mentor in greater Chattanooga alone. Make a difference that can last a lifetime! Shadrina Booker, CEO of BBBS, explains how to become a mentor and walks the talk. Not only does she lead a mentoring organization, but she is also a mentor herself. Learn more at bbbschatt.org .Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ ---------------------------------------- David is Co-Founder and CEO of Ackert, Inc. and its subsidiary, PipelinePlus. He is a highly regarded business development thought leader. Over the past two decades, David has pioneered revenue acceleration programs for hundreds of professional services firms around the globe. He is the founder of several groundbreaking ventures in the industry, including Legal Lift, the MLR100, the MLR200, BDI, numerous Managing Partner Roundtables, and the PipelinePlus software suite. His programs have won “Your Honor Awards” in both the U.S. and Canada, and his software has been featured in NLJ's “Technologies on the Rise.” David regularly keynotes at partner retreats and speaks at industry conferences. He also serves as a guest lecturer at USC's Marshall School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, and at the UCLA School of Law. David is the author of The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People who Matter Most, published by Greenleaf. He has contributed quotes and articles to numerous media including the Los Angeles Times, the National Review, the Daily Journal, the Wall Street Journal, Above the Law, Attorney at Work, Law.com, The Recorder, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. His Market Leaders Podcast has won several JD Supra Reader's Choice Awards. David volunteers as a Big Brother with the Big Brothers and Sisters program in Los Angeles. He is also the co-founder of Voices in Harmony, a mentoring organization that has worked with at-risk youth around the globe. He co-produced and appeared in the documentary film, “After Kony: Staging Hope,” chronicling mentoring programs he helped to design and facilitate for former child soldiers in Northern Uganda. The film was used as part of an awareness-raising campaign that raised millions of dollars for health and education in underserved Ugandan communities. David's charitable work earned the “Difference Maker” award from one of his alma maters, Ithaca College. David holds a master's in psychology and is a Fellow at the College of Law Practice Management. Links: Order The Short List here: https://pipelineplus.com/theshortlist/ www.PipelinePlus.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidackert/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more on events coming: 2/7/2025  King Cake Cook-Off at the Hang-out in Orange Beach  (benefits Big Brothers and Sisters) https://www.facebook.com/kingcakeoff/  2/9/2025  Battle Of The Bowls Charity Cook-Off  at The Gulf in Orange Beach thegulf.com

Tom Cole moved to Southern Oregon in 1995 with the thought of starting a new regional chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Instead, what he saw around Medford made him realize the community was full of families whose children weren’t getting the educational support they needed, many of them low-income and from households that didn’t speak English. In 1998, Cole piloted an after-school program at one school, serving 50 students with a $500 grant. Since then, his efforts have turned into a full-fledged nonprofit called Kids Unlimited, which operates in nearly every public school in the Medford School District. In 2013 the organization launched the Kids Unlimited Academy, a charter school for underserved communities. Lupita Vargas was in kindergarten when she started in that first Kids Unlimited after-school program. At that time no one in her family spoke English, she says, and the tutoring and other support that the program provided to her and her three siblings was life changing. Vargas joins us, along with founder Tom Cole, to tell us more about her family’s experience, and talk about her job now as the nonprofit’s director of educational services.

REPLAY (Original Air Date Feb 19, 2024) Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence. Mary's and her company's insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics. Additionally, Mary's passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                02:56 - Mary D'Angelo Intro 04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor? 04:36 - One Giant Leap 07:04 - On the Front Lines 11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My! 13:43 - Shifting to the Deep 14:58 - Crime Pays 17:39 - 2024 Forecast 19:00 - Left of Boom 20:53 - All in this Together 21:53 - An Ugly Example 25:19 - Timely 26:30 - Relevant 28:02 - Actionable 29:58 - What's Next? 30:54 - Mentors -          Siblings -          Larry Littleton 32:05 - Book Recommendations -          The Practitioner's Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber -          The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger -          Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz 33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary 33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

This is a Special Move Happy Movement Podcast©️ episode dedicated to a great youth organization called Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Our local Executive Director of BBBS, Sandra Brandon, spills the tea on the cool things happening in the community

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Two of the funniest gals in town Alana Johnston (Self Esteem Party) and Alison Rich (Pathological) go head to head this week where we tackle questions about Goosebumps, newspapers, movies, Arrested Development characters and a very fun double duty theme round! Alana is playing for OXFAM while Alison is playing for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a small update on one of Grant's group dates, DWTS last night, the embarrassment that was Anna Delvey and what a waste of time that was, Big Brother's head scratching move (spoiler), & James Kennedy on VPump season 12. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Ouai - Promo Code: RealitySteve for 15% off any product JLo Beauty - FOUR FREE MASKS & FREE SHIPPING on the JLo Deluxe Kit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first hour of today's Sports Rush, we are joined by the Head Coach of Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Men's Basketball, Jon Coffman! Jon joins Brett on the show today to share the exciting news that the Mastodons will be taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a Charity Exhibition Basketball Game at the Memorial Coliseum on October 30th! Not only is this a chance for Fighting Irish and Purdue Fort Wayne fans to see a fantastic matchup at the Coliseum before the start of the regular season. Not only that, proceeds from the game will benefit both the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, but also the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne! Also in the first hour, we talk to Eli Rider who's with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NEI in order to talk to him about how this event came about, what their organization does, and what this charity game means to the organization as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers an important livestream happening tonight, clickbait stories about Grant being blown out of proportion, an engagement in Bachelor Nation, and Big Brothers Jankie World.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Mint Mobile - $15/month when you purchase a 3 month plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers when the next livestream is, Artem from DWTS arrested on Domestic Violence charges, Tucker gone from Big Brother and it was the right move, & The Challenge has one bonehead move by a contestant.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers when the next livestream is, Artem from DWTS arrested on Domestic Violence charges, Tucker gone from Big Brother and it was the right move, & The Challenge has one bonehead move by a contestant. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

Brad Aronson is the author of the best-selling book, Humankind, Changing the World one small act at a Time. Brad Aronson non-fiction micro historical novel was chosen as the international book award winner. Proceeds from Brad Arison's book and his speaking tour go the organization, "Big Brothers, Big Sisters." Brad Aronson is also the founder and director of the nonprofit Hope Works where he teaches entrepreneurship.

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Kaityln's appearance on the “U Up” podcast and her talking about Tayshia without naming names was not a good look, Bachelorette Final 4 guys IG numbers, and Big Brothers shenanigans this week.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Bachelorette MTA taping yesterday, rumors of Joey on DWTS, Big Brothers live eviction & Quinn's horrible week, Katie Holmes an empty nester, & awful news on the Matthew Perry death.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:OUAI - Promo Code: RealitySteve for 15% off any product

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Molly Mesnick on Podcast #404 today, Joan's men have been released, Big Brothers twist happening tonight & Tucker continues to dominate, The Challenge season 40 premieres, & dealing with banking issues is the worst. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:OUAI - Promo Code: RealitySteve for 15% off any product

Willie talks about the Cincinnati Open and Bengals Stadium News with Dave Young, Kamala's ideas for reparations with Giancarlo Canaparo and Big Brothers, Big Sisters with Deb Haas. Willie also takes your calls and hears your frustrations and concerns with politics.

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers why Friday's episode was recorded, early talk for the Fan Appreciation Party next year, Jenn episode #6 tonight, Big Brothers Deep Fake HOH being kind of a dud, & my thoughts on “It Ends With Us.”Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:OUAI - Promo Code: RealitySteve for 15% off any product

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers my thoughts on Big Brothers eviction episode last night, how is Tucker ever gonna lose based on what we've seen, and a fun Friday conversation with Courtney Robertson about her family, Jenn's season, being the final 1, and much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:Prolon Life - 15% off their 5 day nutrition program

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Jacqueline Trumbull on Podcast #402 today, American Idol with a boffo hire for their new 3rd judge, Big Brothers eviction tonight, a content creator could use your help, 90210/Melrose talk, & more DWTS news.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:Mint Mobile - $15/month when you purchase a 3 month plan!Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Café's 1400+ locations, order online, through their app!  

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup previews Jenn's episode 4 tonight, Sam McKinney & his family are making things worse not better for him on social media, Big Brothers' HOH & noms happen, & a casting question about DWTS.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:Mint Mobile - $15/month when you purchase a 3 month plan!Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Café's 1400+ locations, order online, through their app!  

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers more thoughts on the YouTube channel, Kylee and Aven got back together – then he broke up with her again, Big Brother's first eviction last night, streaming services bundling, & Southwest Airlines makes a big change. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:OUAI - Promo Code: RealitySteve for 15% off any productMint Mobile - $15/month when you purchase a 3 month plan!Tropical Smoothie Cafe - This week only Tropic Rewards Members get a Free Island Punch Smoothie with bowl or food purchase

Trisha joins the show to discuss the Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters program of greater Boston!