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Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many were quick to suggest adoption as an alternative to abortion. However, the adoption process is a much more timely and costly process than most people are aware of. Today, we discuss the topic of adoption, what people can expect from this process, and the many different challenges and details of adoption not always talked about. Arnold Valdez, Vice President of Foster Care and Residential Services at DePelchin Children's Center, shared their mission of strengthening the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. They are a non-profit adoption agency that provides a variety of services, including foster care and adoption programs, support services for families, counseling and parenting programs, and residential programs for youth. Family law and adoption attorney Rodney Jones explains that adoption is a legal process. The biological rights of both parents have to be terminated before a child is eligible for adoption. Jones offered his expertise answering a variety of questions regarding the legalities of adoption. He also has experience representing children in the CPS system and shared how rewarding it is to help lead them to a forever home. Joy Sewing always knew she wanted to adopt. She wanted to provide a home and loving environment for a child in need. Today, Sewing is in the process of adopting two young children, after fostering for three years. She shares her story, along with the challenges she has faced during the process, and how rewarding it is to see how much the children have grown. As a foster and adoptive mom, Kristin Finan, saw foster children arrive at her doorstep with nothing but the clothes on their back. She knew they needed more, and co-founded Carrying Hope. Carrying Hope is a non-profit organization that creates “Hope Packs,” backpacks filled with everything a child needs for their first couple days in a new home. Guests: Arnold Valdez Vice President of Foster Care and Residential Services, DePelchin Children's Center Rodney Jones Attorney, The Rodney Jones Law Group Joy Sewing In the process of adopting 2 children Kristin Finan Co-Founder, President, and CEO, Carrying Hope Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.
December 9, 2021 / Mom &… Podcast Episode 48 / Guests: Ellen Evans from Foster Village, Inc. and Kristin Finan from Carrying Hope Show Summary Note: Originally scheduled to be the December Tipsy Ellipses episode, this recording became a numbered show. Tipsy Technical Troubles Took Toll. (Sorry, we had to.) If you are looking for... The post You Can Give Back (No Matter How Little Time You Have!) appeared first on Mom And Podcast.
Let's start an online travel magazine in the middle of a global pandemic! Sounds brilliant, right? Well, it turns out, it was brilliant and today I talk to the three female founders of the brand new Austin Travels Magazine. Pam LeBlanc, Mauri Elbel, and Kristin Finan — three journalists with a shared passion for travel and exploration, and all coming at this project from a vastly different lens. Last Fall, these former colleagues and longtime decided, "Why the heck not?" and pursued this new business venture that marries their careers with their passions. In just six months, they're on their second issue. Through staycations, day trips, family travel around Texas, and beyond, the women of Austin Travels Magazine aim to showcase the wide world around us while treasuring a broad array of perspectives. Episode Resources: Austin Travels Magazine Carrying Hope
Kristin Finan calls in to chat with Whitney about the latest Austin business "pivoting" in the pandemic. Elope in Austin offers drive-thru and microweddings starting at $200. Listen in to learn more!
Beating the heat in Austin, Texas in the summer is no small feat....until now! Whitney and JB talk with Statesman and Austin 360 writer, Kristin Finan, on how these tiny pools are making big waves! ;) www.tinypools.com https://www.cowboypools.com/
Statesman writer, Kristin Finan, shares a heartwarming story about one South Austin bakery's mission to feed the community, "no question asked."
This is Austin alumni discuss how the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has impacted their lives and livelihoods, and what you can do to support them and others in our community. Featured Guests: Jackie Venson, MusicianFacebook: @jackievenson Instagram: @jackievenson Twitter: @jackievenson Web: jackievenson.com Peter Keller, FRINGE SportFacebook: @FringesportInstagram: @fringesport Twitter: @fringesport Web: fringesport.com Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey, MusiciansFacebook: @guyforsythbandInstagram: @guyforsythband & @jeska_bailey_forsythWeb: guyforsyth.com Graham Wilkinson, MusicianFacebook: @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusicTwitter: @gwilkinsonmusicWeb: grahamwilkinsonmusic.comYouTube: @undergroundgrahamVanessa Rutkowski, Tigerlily Wellness & AcupunctureFacebook: @tigerlilywellnessacuWeb: tigerlilyacupuncture.com Kristin Finan, Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustinInstagram: @carryinghopeTwitter: @carryinghopeatxWeb: carryinghope.com Barb Steinberg, Teen Life Coach & Parent CoachFacebook: @barbsteinbergLMSWInstagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girlsWeb: barbsteinberg.comYouTube: @BarbSteinbergLMSW Gina Chavez, MusicianFacebook: @ginachavezmusicInstagram: @ginachavezTwitter: @ginachavezWeb: ginachavez.com Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcastInstagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienneWeb: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com
Kristin Finan is a talented writer and Travel Editor at The Austin American Statesman and the CEO of non-profit, Carrying Hope, in addition to her roles as mom, foster mom, cheer mom, godparent, daughter, wife, and friend. Tune in to Episode 1 of This is Austin to find out how Kristin got her start in journalism, what it’s like to be the Travel Editor for a major newspaper, Kristin’s travel tips for parents, why she decided to become a foster parent, her favorite things to do in Austin, and how she “does it all.” FAVORITES Deep Eddy PoolBarton Springs PoolZilker Hillside TheaterAlamo DrafthouseZilker ParkFlophouze Hotel in Round TopAlbuquerque Balloon FiestaThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho*Author, Shari Lapena* SOCIAL MEDIA Guest, Kristin FinanTwitter: @kristinfinan Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustin Instagram: @carryinghope Twitter: @carryinghopeatxWeb: www.carryinghope.com Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast Twitter: @adrienneWeb: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com Editor, Adrian De La GarzaFacebook: @adlgmarketingTwitter: @adlgmarketing Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/ Music, SWELLS Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: SWELLS Twitter: @swellstheband Web: https://swellstheband.com/Featured song: Honey Butter *Amazon Affiliate Links. If you choose to purchase an item from these links, we will receive a (very) small commission from Amazon that does not affect your purchase price.
For our 50th episode of Austin360’s “I Love You So Much” podcast, we’re going places. In this special travel episode, we talked to some of our travel expert friends and colleagues about staycations, affordable excursions and nearby adventures for adrenaline junkies. Statesman travel editor Kristin Finan joins in to talk trips that get you the most bang for your buck: creative day trips from Austin, Texas beaches post-Hurricane Harvey and even a new obstacle course on Lake Travis. Travel writer Helen Anders discusses hotels vs. Airbnb and tells us what's the deal with Frontier Airlines. Austin360 fitness reporter Pam Leblanc gives you options for trips to take it from merely eyebrow-raising to heart-pounding to satisfy your thirst for adventure this summer. In a quiz with Statesman media editor Gary Dinges, we talk direct flights from Austin and see how well Gary knows how to (quickly and efficiently) get out of town. And in a travel-themed "A Toast," we recommend destinations Denver, Santa Fe and the Back Porch in Wimberley. Plus hear about a free happy hour we're hosting Aug. 1 at Indian Roller! More info: http://austin360.com/loveaustin360
Chikage Windler, chief meteorologist at CBS Austin, has seen a lot of crazy weather over the last year, but even with our hurricanes, snow and ice, the weather here isn't quite as intense to keep up as in her native Oklahoma. On the podcast, she explains why Austin is the perfect place for her to raise her kids and be challenged in her field. Statesman travel and features editor Kristin Finan has launched a new essay series called Family Mixtape and is seeking essays from everyday Austinites on what it means to be a family. In Advice for Austinites, Hector Gonzalez, who works with the non-profit It's Time Texas, shares some tips on staying healthy beyond the January resolutions. Joe Gross discusses "Waco," a new miniseries about David Koresh on the Paramount Network starring Taylor Kitsch. And in A Toast, we recommend Stephen King's 2012 stand-alone Dark Tower book, "The Wind Through the Keyhole," Netflix's "Grace & Frankie" and all things Georgetown, especially the Sweet Lemon Inn & Kitchen. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360