Podcast appearances and mentions of susan ramirez

What does it look like to see the needs and radically meet the needs of foster families? Susan Ramirez is the CEO and founder of Austin Angels, a nonprofit with 19 chapters spanning 14 states that seeks to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

In this deeply moving episode, Natalie sits down with her friend + Founder of National Angels, Susan Ramirez. National Angels is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the foster care experience for children, youth, and families across the United States. Bossbabe has been a supporter of National Angels for years, deeply moved by the organization's mission and Susan's dedication to creating change in the lives of our most vulnerable population - children. Ahead of the holidays, Natalie and Susan share stories of hope, resilience, and transformation that will leave you inspired + maybe a bit emotional. Susan shares her journey of leaving corporate America to pursue this calling, how National Angels is rewriting the future for foster children, and the life-changing power of mentorship and community. Whether you're looking for inspiration, ways to give back this season, or a reminder of the impact we can create when we come together, this is an episode you can't miss. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome + Introduction of Susan Ramirez. 00:29 – Why Natalie has been supporting National Angels for years and why this cause is so close to her heart. 01:55 – Susan's story: From climbing the corporate ladder to discovering her life's purpose. 03:36 – The devastating realities of foster care and the ripple effects across society. 07:06 – How Susan piloted her first program and transformed one family's life. 10:05 – Jonathan's story: From failing grades to football stardom through mentorship. 13:05 – How National Angels grew from a local initiative to a national movement. 15:34 – The business of non-profits: Running National Angels with strategy, leadership, and purpose. 17:34 – Susan's faith-driven decision to leave corporate America and lead National Angels. 19:34 – Burnout, leadership struggles, and Susan's transformative soul adventure in Sedona. 24:46 – Reclaiming her purpose and creating healthier boundaries as a leader. 27:19 – Teaching self-efficacy: Susan's powerful lessons on intentional parenting and mentorship. 29:15 – Balancing the emotional weight of foster care work with hope and resilience.  32:03 – Abel's story: A marathon, mentorship, and a life-changing surprise. 35:40 – The power of words: How encouragement changed one foster youth's life forever. 37:10 – How you can get involved: Donate, volunteer, or mentor a child through National Angels. 39:22 – The tangible impact of donations and the ripple effects of supporting this mission. 41:22 – How the Bossbabe community can step up and support National Angels. 42:29 – Volunteer and mentorship opportunities: How you can make a lasting difference. 45:13 – Susan's advice to her younger self: “Keep going—every hard moment is worth it.” RESOURCES + LINKS Use this link to donate to National Angels + participate in Bossbabe's Matching Campaign. Learn more about the National Angels Non-Profit + learn how to volunteer in your area. Learn more about Austin Angels, the Founding Chapter of National Angels Documentaries mentioned in the episode: Transforming Foster Care + Abel's Surprise at the Finish Line Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Learn Natalie's Proven Method for Building a Profitable, Predictable, Freedom-Based Business and Get Back to WHY you Became an Entrepreneur in this FREE 90-Minute Training. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We'll Send You Natalie's 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997)  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie National Angels: @nationalangels Austin Angels: @austinangelsnonprofit Susan Ramirez: @mrs.susanramirez 

Disclaimer: This episode contains brief discussion of suicidal behavior, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please listen with care, and consider skipping this episode if this topic may be triggering for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Imagine a world where every child who experiences foster care has the opportunity to reach their full potential, and every family who fosters is supported in their journey. This is the vision behind The National Angels. Founder and CEO, Susan Ramirez joins the show to discuss National Angels' commitment to changing the statistics for children, youth, and families experiencing foster care through consistent, wrap-around support for all parties involved. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode! Follow Susan Ramirez:https://www.nationalangels.org/https://www.instagram.com/mrs.susanramirez/Check out our podcast, now on video, on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQTune in NOW and don't forget to subscribe, listen, rate, and review!To learn more about your host, Tiffany Blackmon…Check out my website,https://tiffanycblackmon.comSubscribe on YouTube, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQFollow me on Instagram, @tiffanycblackmonhttps://www.instagram.com/tiffanycblackmonFollow me on Facebook, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.facebook.com/tiffanyslifestyleSubscribe to my newsletter so you never miss anything:https://bit.ly/44bk6fW

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Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at 27 years old, her whole life completely changed. She started what is now National Angels, whose 19 chapters have volunteers doing life with 3,000 kids experiencing foster care and their foster parents! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer speaks with a true “angel”: Susan Ramirez, the founder of National Angels, a non-profit organization whose mission is “to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.”Now in 21 cities in 16 states, National Angels goal is to keep youth in foster care in one home before they are returned to their biological family or become a permanent part of that home by adoption.As Susan notes in the interview: “Every child should have at least one healthy adult who knows the color of their eyes and the passions of their heart.” Because close to 50% of foster parents close their home in one year, on average children in foster care move 7 times every 2 years. Think about that. How does that set these youth up for success?Susan and Rob discuss how foster care affects ALL of us as a society, and it is up to us ALL to do what we can to equip all youth to succeed. Otherwise, it can lead down the wrong path - as many of you know, 80% of all death row inmates were once in foster care. Close to 25% of those who have been part of “human trafficking” have been in foster care. Without support, those numbers will only grow.National Angels will host a “Give-a-Thon” from November 21-28. All of us at Comfort Cases encourage you to consider making a donation to increase their national awareness and support. More information about this important event can be found HERE.Follow National Angels:Website: https://www.nationalangels.org/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nationalangels?fbcl...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalange...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalang... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As managers, it's on us to make sure our team members understand how their roles fit into the bigger picture, and there's no better way to do this than setting clear priorities and even clearer expectations. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Susan Ramirez, Founder & CEO of The National Angels nonprofit, where we talk about the Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations framework that has propelled the organization to massive scale, accountability as a leader, and the four questions every manager must ask themselves when leading a team. Resources mentioned in the show: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara About Susan: Susan is the Founder & CEO of National Angels. In 2015 Susan left an 8 year career in corporate America and has now grown into a national organization, currently operating 21 cities in 16 states.Learn more about National Angels: https://www.nationalangels.org/ -- Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops". -- Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Today is Tuesday, but it's not just any Tuesday. Today is the first day of the National Angels Give-A-Thon! National Angels has a mission to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. ​Statistically, children and youth in foster care face overwhelmingly negative outcomes, but it doesn't have to be this way. This year, National Angels has a goal of raising $100,000 during the 3-day Give-A-Thon. If you are in a position to give, head to https://www.nationalangels.org/give-a-thon.html today! ------- Let's stay connected! Head to mrdavehollis.com and sign up for my newsletter today! -------- Dave and his daughter Noah have crafted a delightful children's picture book, based on their popular video series “Teatime with Noah,” that encourages children to be brave, believe in themselves, and DREAM BIG!! In Here's to Your Dreams!: A Teatime with Noah Book (available now!), readers will follow along with Daddy and Noah as one of their beloved father-daughter tea parties magically transforms into a fantastical adventure. As Noah pursues her dream of becoming a sea captain, it's not all smooth sailing: she realizes she doesn't know how to be a captain and doesn't even have a ship! With each challenge and difficulty, Daddy gently guides Noah to ride the waves of life with courage… and to chart her own path. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Joe sat down with creative Susan Ramirez! You may know her from our TV Show, Therapy Without a Degree The Series Episode 3! They discussed being creative, not limiting the things that you can do and much more! Follow us today Instagram ✅ instagram.com/therapywithoutadeg…gshid=viy2nj4uq1ij Facebook ✅ www.facebook.com/Therapywithoutadegreepodcast/ Website ✅ www.therapywithoutadegree.com Podcast ✅ www.hyperurl.co/therapywithoutdegree Therapy Without A Degree Therapy Without A Degree Therapy Without A Degree Therapy Without A Degree Therapy Without A Degree Mental Health Podcast Mental Health Podcast Mental Health Podcast Mental Health Podcast Keywords . . . . #Podcast #Therapy #Failure #LiveShow selfcare recovery happy mindfulness love health quotes loveyourself wellness memes mood mentalhealthawareness selflove sadquotes inspiration music motivation mentalhealthmatters sad depressed mentalhealth fitness aesthetic suicide #depression anxiety art mental illness healing

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm talking to one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. She is absolutely a living example of someone who is loving, serving, and growing through her work in the world. Susan Ramirez is the founder and CEO of National Angels, an organization that helps foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. Susan spent the first several years of her career working in corporate America, but then, after attending a conference about foster and adoption, she felt a powerful calling to completely change her life's path. Despite being scared to shift her life so drastically, she stepped forward to honor that calling and has since gone on to grow National Angels to a nationwide organization that helps thousands of foster children and their families. This episode is so inspiring, and I know it's going to resonate with that big piece of YOU that feels called to serve through your work and your business. Listen in to hear... ---> The full powerful story of how Susan was called to help kids in foster care  ---> The inner struggle that Susan faced to honor that calling — and how she overcame it ---> How her vision expanded the more she honored her calling ---> Inspiring stories about how the work National Angels is doing is working ---> How you can help support families who foster with time, financial resources, or mentoring Susan believes that every single child should have one healthy adult who knows the color of their eyes and the passions of their heart… ...and her mission is to reach and help every single child so that they know and feel that they're loved. If you feel called to support National Angels and help Susan continue to do her meaningful work in the world, please join me by going here: www.yourvirtualupline.com/donate.  My wife, Shannon, and I will be matching every single donation.

Susan Ramirez founded Austin Angels with the vision of improving the lives of every child in the foster care system. Susan felt a higher calling to lead her community in service and thus made a change in career. As a former foster parent herself, she knows the hardship of caring for children in the foster care system and understands the need for community support. This powerful conversation reveals how to effectively lead a company while creating a massive and long-lasting impact in the world. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast: You're being called to change, it's time to answer The impact of the foster care system no one talks about Leading a company you would want to work for Small actions for huge impact Creating connection: Intention beats automation Follow Susan: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrssusanramirez/?hl=en (@mrssusanramirez)  https://www.instagram.com/austinangelsnonprofit/ (@austinangelsnonprofit) Website https://www.austinangels.com/susanramirez.html (austinangels.com) Connect with Hilary Website: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)  IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)

On this episode Robbie is joined by long time friend Susan Ramirez. Susan is the CEO of Austin Angles. She's making a massive impact on the non-profit world as she helps foster kids and families speak truth to their lives.

This week on Real Talk, we get real with Susan Ramirez, is the founder and CEO of National Angels, a nonprofit focused on showing foster children and families love and community, and providing them the support they need. She found her calling for this by piloting a Love Box Program (which they still do) and it grew into Angel Chapters all over the nation, intending to put a chapter in every metropolitan city. In this week’s episode, we talk about all things foster care and love. Honestly, this was a powerful episode for me coming from foster care. Her mission is one that changes kids' lives, and I can only imagine what it would have done for me as a child (that’s not me feeling sorry for myself, it’s me acknowledging how HUGE this program is). Listening to her story is a motivational and inspirational experience (and fair warning it may bring a tear to your eye.) So go check it out and then go connect with her to learn more about National Angels and how you can help. Connect with National Angels and all their chapters here: Website: https://www.nationalangels.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalangels/ Connect with Austin Angels Here: Website: https://www.austinangels.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinangelsnonprofit/ Connect with Susan here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrssusanramirez/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ramirez-913b96141/ Donate to National Angels Here: https://www.nationalangels.org/donate.html If you like what you heard be sure to subscribe, comment, and share with others. Connect with Real Talk on the following Platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithroman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtalkwithroman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalkwithromYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7Qir_0qdwHHQieIp47dTg As always, Thanks for watching, and keep it real.

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with the incredible Susan Ramirez, the founder of Austin Angels, a not-for-profit dedicated to caring for and improving the lives of children and families in the foster care system.  While working long hours in corporate America, Susan felt a higher calling to lead her community in service and thus made […] The post #15: I Am a Change Maker: Changing the Foster Care System with Susan Ramirez appeared first on The Shine Project.

Amanda Garren is the founder and president of Nashville Angels , which builds community and hope for foster care families around Nashville. The mission of Nashville Angels is to walk alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. In college, Amanda had the idea to start a non-profit, but she was unsure of what that would look like. After moving to Nashville and stumbling upon a podcast featuring Susan Ramirez from National Angels, she knew this was the opportunity that she was called for in Nashville. Amanda believes that every child should have the opportunity to dream and to chase those dreams. Web: https://www.nashvilleangels.org Instagram: @nashvilleangelsnonprofit Facebook: Nashville Angels The 99% Local Podcast Web: https://www.99percentlocalpod.com Instagram: @99percentlocalpod Email: 99percentlocalpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/99percentlocalpod/message

Oh, how our world needs some good hero stories! To inspire ourselves, to tell our children, to share with our friends. Susan is a real-life hero answering God's call to keep fighting for children in foster care and the families that care for them. This is a story of one step at a time.  National Angels and its 22 chapters around America are the result of one New Year's Resolution over 10 years ago and this is their story from Founder, Susan Ramirez. You will walk away fully inspired to just GO. Go out and serve where God is calling you and I pray that you will be tugged even harder to learn more about the foster care community in your city. Let's grow. The world needs us. Jennifer Connect with Susan and National Angels instagram.com/mrssusanramirez www.nationalangels.org Connect with Jennifer and Togather Moments at instagram.com/togathermoments instagram.com/familiesthatsticktogather facebook.com/togathermoments togathermoments.com   Show Notes: Show Summary https://togathermoments.com/podcast/episode-12-foster-care NEWLY designed Togather for Family Dinner! 105 conversation stickers to make you sit at the table LONGER and have more meaningful conversation.  Https://togathermoments.com/shop/togather-for-family-dinner Bring home the Togather games and conversation starter stickers from this episode! Come on over to https://togathermoments.com/shop and we'll ship them straight outta Kentucky! Are you the Keeper of the Moments in your family and you just need a break but still want the amazing moments to happen with all the right meaningful conversations? Get your FREE printables from Togather at https://togathermoments.com/free  Did someone say Road Trip? Print your FREE Togather for Road Trips game with 16 conversation starters at https://togathermoments.com/free

Susan Ramirez is the founder and CEO of Austin Angels, which she started in 2010 with the hope of improving the lives of every child in the foster care system. As a former foster parent herself, Susan knows the hardship of caring for children in the foster care system and understands the need for community support.

DONATE TO HOUSTON ANGELS IN HONOR OF NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH 10 years ago, Susan was selling homes and working as a corporate trainer. Around this time, she sold a home to a woman who was a CPS worker, who invited her to a foster and adoption conference. Susan attended the conference and after hearing a judge tell a particularly impactful story of two boys who grew up in foster care, she leaves that conference feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders... she felt like God was telling her that creating change for foster care was now her burden to bear. So the next few years, she and her volunteer group would help to throw fun service events and provide extracurricular activities for children in foster care. But as great as they were, she realized they weren't life-changing. They needed to get to the root of the problem if they were going to truly prevent these kids from just ending up as another statistic. Susan spent the next 5-6 years building Austin Angels and piloting the Love Box Program, in which volunteers put together a "Love Box" of items tailored to a foster family's specific needs. But at the end of the day, it wasn't about the stuff - it was about the real, lasting bonds that were forming. It was about the lives being changed as a result of community, consistency, and intentionality. A few years later, Austin Angels' programs were successfully launched in Amarillo, TX. This eventually led to the creation of a national organization with chapters opening up in major cities like DFW, Cleveland, Seattle, and many more all across the country - including yours truly here in Houston. Listen to the full episode to hear Susan tell the judge's story that changed everything, more about her journey scaling the organization, and why she is so passionate about this mission. Interview by: Melissa McGrath, President of Houston Angels Edited by: Hannah Gils | www.hannahgils.com

Susan Ramirez, founder of Austin Angels - an organization that walks alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers - joins the 1 Girl Revolution podcast to share her story, the story of how Austin Angels came to be and the beautiful work that they do, and so much more.  For more information on Susan and Austin Angels, please visit: https://www.austinangels.com

Today I talk with Susan Rameriz, founder of Austin Angels. Austin Angels is a non-profit that helps improves the lives of foster care children. We talk about how to come alongside all children so they feel worthy and loved. Susan left a high paying corporate job to do something that gave her purpose and to do work on behalf of others.  We talk about what that looks like, and how to lean into a calling for our lives even when we don’t have all the answers. She was invited to a foster care conference and it changed her entire life. Listen to this powerful story. Susan also gives us some simple steps to love vulnerable children well and we talk about the ins and outs of the non-profit world. Complete show notes here: https://www.bestrongstory.com/be-love-podcast

It's no surprise that the foster care system could improve. The majority of why foster kids are moved from home to home is that the foster family is not equipped and not supported. After getting involved with volunteer work, Susan Ramirez decided to make her life's mission to make a change in what she was seeing. Her and a group of friends launched National Angel's, a non-profit whose mission is to walk along side children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorships. Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can help in some way.

[ep 42] Susan Ramirez is the founder and CEO of Austin Angels, which she started in 2010 with the hope of improving the lives of every child in the foster...

Susan Ramirez and Jon Huckins are giving their all in some of *the* hardest work: lending voices and love to two communities who are suffering deeply. In our last episode of For the Love of Giving, we’re going to talk with Susan and Jon about the problems their communities face, and how we can give our time and privilege to help solve these complex problems. First up, Susan Ramirez is the CEO of National Angels, an org that walks alongside children and their caretakers in the foster care system. Today, we learn how one National Angels program is changing lives by providing love and belonging to kids who need it most. In the second half of the show, we talk with Jon Huckins. Jon is the co-founding director of the Global Immersion Project, a peacemaking training organization that equips people of faith to engage our divided world in restorative ways. Jen and Jon discuss how we can be good brothers and sisters to our neighbors who are suffering on the border, and how those with privilege can use it to fight on behalf of their marginalized neighbors.

AUSTIN ANGELS Founder and CEO Susan Ramirez is so passionate about the children in the foster care system. She started out just volunteering and loving on kids in the system and that transitioned to an organization that has now been nationally recognized. Austin Angels partners with families that are fostering, they are intentionally engaging in relationships with kiddos and family to show love and support. This is key because fostering a child can be so isolating and being a foster child is SO difficult. So imagine these kids who have been removed from their lives now in a new place but being loved on, supported, encouraged and given monthly gifts. As an adoptive mom and a friend to many foster mommas I ADORE this program! Susan and I met in the spring at the RISE conference put on my Rachel Hollis. When Susan and I first started talking I felt like we just clicked and I was BEYOND THRILLED when she agreed to be on the podcast. I love that Susan followed her calling, I love that she is setting HUGE goals..Like a Austin Angels chapter in ever major City. I love big dreams and goals like that, and I do not believe it is too far fetched! When I asked Susan her best tips for being a friend she gave some great advice: Praying for friends, texting, carving out intentional time with friends so we can be support and love on our friends If you feel led to be make a Angel Ambassadors monthly giving commitment follow through! Don't let today pass you by!! OR if you feel led to start a chapter GOOO!! I am cheering you on friend!! I just loved todays conversation. Susan is following the Lords leading and I am SO excited to see how He grows this work! Links/ Recommendations Here is the list of leaders Susan mentioned that she looks up to! BRENE BROWN SIMON SINEK CHARITY WATER CHRIS MARLOW DANNY MENDOZA TOGETHER WE RISE Connect with Susan & Austin Angels Website Instagram  AA INSTRAGRAM Sponsored By: HUMBLE HEART an exceptional line of natural candles made with the purest ingredients  HumbleHeart.com enter the promo code “timeforcoffee” for 30% off Connect With ME     WEBSITE             INSTAGRAM         FACEBOOK

Becca chats with Susan Ramirez, founder, and CEO of Austin Angels; a non-profit providing love, and support to foster children and their foster families.  Susan shares the story behind how Austin Angels came to fruition; her dreams of opening and Austin Angels chapter in every state, and the Vintage Circus Gala, November 10, 2018, benefitting Austin Angels.  Prepare to have our heart blown away by Susan, her passionate spirit, and her organization's dedication to loving and supporting others well.   Listen, learn, laugh, and love an imperfect life.   Follow Becca on Instagram: @browneyedbec   imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com     0 New    

Today, my conversation is with the incredible woman behind Austin Angels, Susan Ramirez. I can't believe she's on the show! Susan saw a need in the foster care community for additional support for the families who take in foster children. So, she took her drive and experience from her corporate job and put all her energy into founding this incredible nonprofit. Now she helps hundreds of kids to feel love and build their skills and confidence, so that they can lessen the stats of kids exiting the program at 18. We also talk about her own motherhood journey and it's just incredible. You may not feel called to foster a child, but there is so much we can do to support families that do! Show Notes:  Check out Austin Angels and support them or any of their chapters throughout the nation Follow Susan on Instagram This Show is Sponsored by: Want an easy way to update your prescription and order contacts online? Simple Contacts is your one stop shop for quality and convenience. And they are so kind to give our listeners $30 off their first order of lenses using the following codes: URL: simplecontacts.com/extraordinary PROMO: EXTRAORDINARY and... Want a way to preserve your family's memories? Want the perfect, sentimal gift for Mother's Day? Check out Storyworth.com. Storyworth sends you or your loved one a weekly email with a prompt. Once their answers to meaningful questions are compiled over the year, they will then end up with a beautifully bound book. You can get $20 off by going to Storyworth.com/EMP/ Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

On this very special episode of the Dais Podcast I have a conversation with President & CEO of Austin Angels and my new best friend, Susan Ramirez. She tells us about the power we all have to make real change in our communities, why she was called to help fix the broken foster care system, and gives us the first step to starting a nonprofit. SHOW NOTES: GET THE COZI APP- Cozi.com/Rachel Get Your Copy of Girl, Wash Your Face- amzn.to/2qSzmjj ATTEND RISE 2018- Letrise.co More info about Susan and Austin Angels- @MrsSusanRamirez austinangels.com https://vimeo.com/247482923

The CEO/President of Austin Angels is living on purpose. Susan Ramirez has an inspiring story, and what's she's doing now for foster kids around the United States is inspiring. (NOTE: Austin Angels is hosting a wonderfully great event on Nov. 2nd, "Dare to Dream Luncheon." Susan discusses that event during our conversation.)

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the December issues of Strange Horizons. "Upgrade" by Rohinton Daruwala read by Susan Ramirez. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Rohinton here. "To the High School Sweetheart, in Snatches" by Roshani Chokshi read by Roshani Chokshi. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Roshani here. "Future Husband: A Letter" by Charles Payseur read by Charles Payseur. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Charles here. "Adarna" by M Sereno read by M Sereno. You can read the full text of the poem and more about M here.

October Poetry Read by Susan Ramirez, Ciro Faienza, Shveta Thakrar, and Ada Hoffmann In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the October issues of Strange Horizons. "Swan Girls" by Theodora Goss read by Susan Ramirez. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Theodora here. "Harrowing" by Lynette Mejía read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Lynette here. "A Love in Twelve Feathers" by Shveta Thakrar read by Shveta Thakrar. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Shveta here. "Octopi Viewing a Submersible" by Ada Hoffmann read by Ada Hoffmann. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Ada here.