Best Mark Daley Podcasts (2026)

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Dana Hargus: And Nobody Is Bothered By This But Me? 1:07:29

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with therapist and founder of Restore Of Ada, Dana Hargus, M.Ed., LPC. Dana is a foster mom and adoptive mom, and now a grandmother of many children. Dana was raised in the Ada area and has a bachelor's in education and special education and a master's degree in school counseling. After successfully working with s…

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Jenny Serrano - My Family Needed Intervention 1:12:34

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Jenny Serrano, a former foster youth and now administrator at DCFS. Exiting foster care in the 1990s after spending six years in the child welfare system left an indelible mark on Jenny Serrano. Ill-prepared for the responsibilities that came with living on her own, she struggled. “After I left care, I was ho…

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Lucretia Taylor: You Don't Have To Change The World In One Day 46:10

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Dr. Lucretia “Cre” Taylor, a seasoned strategist and consultant with over two decades of experience leading and supporting organizations across the nonprofit and public sectors. Her expertise spans strategic planning, program design, evaluation, organizational development, and capacity building—particularly f…

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David and Evan - Burford Capital 46:11

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David Perla and Evan Meyerson from Burford Capital join the pod. We talk about corporate America's thoughts on #litigationfunding. While it is well known that many companies take shots at the industry when they are the #Defendants, you may be surprised to learn that these same critics are more than happy to leverage this #capital when they are purs…

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Gary Goldberg - Archer 31:01

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Gary Goldberg, Executive Vice President at Archer Systems joins to talk about where the money goes when the cases are over. As one of the largest (if not the largest), lien resolution companies in the United States, Archer distributes billions in settlement funds from mass tort cases. While some opponents of accountability would like you to believe…

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Kelly Daley - Gerchen Capital Partners 35:02

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Kelly Daley, Managing Director at Gerchen Capital Partners joins this week's episode. We talk about her role leading GCP's corporate monetization strategy and the reasons that companies with claims are choosing to pull forward revenue instead of waiting for resolution of class actions and MDLs. We also touch upon the law firm portfolio market, how …

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Renee Santos : I Never Unpacked My Bag 56:55

4M ago56:55

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia Larson talks with performer and former foster youth, Renée Santos. Renée is a fierce multi-hyphenate performer — actor, writer, comedian — whose work lives at the intersection of raw truth and bold humor. In 2025, she’s been touring nationally with her critically-acclaimed one-woman dramatic solo show, CROSSROADS — a gri…

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Mark Daley: How Do We Address The Smoke Rising From Families 43:31

5M ago43:31

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with social activist, entrepreneur, and foster turned adoptive father, Mark Daley. Mark has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has…

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Greg Brake: Foster Warriors 24-Hour Challenge 53:21

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Greg Brake, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Foster Warriors. Greg has built companies including a 200+ person legal & technology team that have handled some of the nation's most critical matters such as the World Trade Center disaster. He created the initial model to determine the value of a life los…

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Lauren and Mani from Signal Peak 25:32

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Lauren Harrison and Mani Walia from Signal Peak join the pod to discuss their new venture. Why did they decide to leave well established entities to join forces? What do critics get wrong about the use of outside capital for meritorious claims? What is the actual meaning of Signal Peak? All these questions, (and more!) will be answered on this week…

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Andrew Bridge: Tear It Down 51:49

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with attorney, child advocate, and bestselling author Andrew Bridge. Andrew spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care, before earning a scholarship to Wesleyan University and graduating from Harvard Law School. He is a Fulbright Fellow and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Writing Resident. His work has gar…

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Alexis Longmire: I Made Me, Who I Am Today, I Did This 51:05

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth Alexis Longmire who is an entrepreneur and fashionista. Lex is a fashion journalist, stylist, traveling wardrobe consultant and a proud Los Angeles native. When she was 10, she discovered her passion for styling and has never looked back! As she gained experience, Lex immersed herself in r…

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Shimeka Lott: The People Coming In For The Rescue Don't Need to Be Perfect But Need To Operate With A Perfect Heart 1:06:27

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster mom, Shimeka D. Lott. Shimeka is the visionary Founder and CEO of the Ashlynn B. Jackson Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of young people and underserved communities. With over 25 years of experience volunteering and leading community-driven initiatives, Shim…

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Greg Rosenmerkel: I Am Glad That I Can Try To Help A Little Bit 39:31

8M ago39:31

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Send us a text Part II - Jayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a CASA in Colorado and was recently assigned a sibling set of three boys. Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. He spent over 25 years as an Air Force of…

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Nicole Goswami : Your Daughter Will Always Know You 55:49

8M ago55:49

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia talks with foster mom, Nicole Goswami, hoping to adopt a baby who she has raised since weeks old. Nicole does many things but most importantly a foster mom. This is her first time fostering and Jasmyn has filled her heart with so much love and joy. Nicole works in many different fields including marketing and advertising…

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Greg Rosenmerkel: Based On Our Life Experience We Tend To Think What The Necessary Elements Are For A Child's Physical and Emotional Safety, And They're Not The Same 31:03

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a new CASA in Colorado and about to start his CASA training. Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. He spent over 25 years as an Air Force officer/engineer with ass…

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Mark York - GW Bench Bar Conference 29:00

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Mark York joins the #podcast to discuss the upcoming George Washington Bench Bar Conference taking place in #Washington, DC April 10th and 11th. Mark is one of the most connected people in the space and he, along with his partners, has put together a tremendous group of judges and #attorneys from both sides of the v to gather for two days of substa…

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Christine Goddard: I Now Realize Why You Were There Always In My Life 47:29

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with CASA Christine Goddard shortly after the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles took the foster home of her CASA kiddo as well as her bio family's home. Christine Goddard, has been a Court Appointment Special Advocate (CASA) for ten years, working on vital tasks like appropriate placements, health care and educational rig…

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Eamon Walsh - Advoc8se 34:01

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Eamon Walsh, Co-Founder and President of Advoc8se joins to discuss his (and the Advoc8se team's) work with #lawfirms and #litigationfinance #investors to drive optimal results for #clients. Eamon shares his thoughts on 5 big issues facing the #legal and #legalfinance community. What does it take to go from signed engagement letter to getting a vict…

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Danisha Keating: What Purpose Do You Have, What Passions Do You Have That We Can Encourage 1:02:31

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth and now child advocate Dr. Danisha Keating. In this conversation, Danisha shares her challenging journey from being a child in the foster care system to earning her PhD. She discusses the significant obstacles she faced, including experiencing homelessness from ages 18 to 24, moving freque…

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Evan Fried - Slarskey 37:07

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Evan Fried from Slarskey, LLC joins the pod for a broad discussion on the #litigationfunding business. We cover his history in the #litfin business, how Slarskey built itself into a go to Firm for #legalfinance disputes, his work as a #litfunder, and his meteoric rise as host of a competing #podcast. #litigation #litigationfinance #litfunding #lfa …

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Jeanette Yoffe: You Need To Go Into The Grief, Into The Loss, Into The Trauma To Heal 1:06:35

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T., who is a therapist specializing in adoption and foster care and the Director and Founder of Celia Center, the non-profit she named after her first mother, Celia. *In this episode we talk about: Treating the Whole Family - Emphasis on the importance of treating the entire family u…

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Boris Ziser - Schulte Roth & Zabel 30:24

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Boris Ziser, Co-Head of the Finance Group and Member of the Executive Committee at Schulte Roth and Zabel joins the pod. Widely recognized as one of the leading transactional lawyers in the space, we discuss how he started doing funding deals, building out a full-service litigation finance group, managing large groups of participants in syndicated …

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Casey, Kayleigh and Brian from Saul Ewing 35:59

11M ago35:59

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Casey Grabenstein, Kayleigh Keilty and Brian Michalek from Saul Ewing join to discuss the evolution of the business, their diligence work for Funders, the way the Firm looks at risk, and the launch of the Firm's Litigation Finance Practice.

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Kirstine Rogers - Certum 45:49

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Kirstine Rogers from Certum joins the show for the first episode of 2025. She discusses her work at Certum underwriting risk, discusses the interplay between funding and insurance and gives her thoughts on the importance of candor for parties seeking funding.

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Cindy Chen Delano 39:24

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Cindy Chen Delano joins the program where we discuss her journey from bankruptcy litigator to legal finance investor. Key insights include her thoughts on the Burford/Argentina litigation, the symbiotic law firm/litigation funder relationship, and ways to employ careful restructuring (along with hard work) to turn distressed assets into winners for…

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Jeff Lula GLS Capital 40:14

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Jeff Lula, Principal at GLS Capital, joins the show to discuss his journey from Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy lawyer to litigation funding, the kinds of matters GLS gets involved with, and the way that the team underwrites opportunities.

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Stewart and Matt from Statera Capital 42:38

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Stewart Ackerly and Matt Blumenstein from Statera Capital join the pod. Had a great discussion about how they found their way into funding, Statera's unique place in the market and the way they look at investment opportunities.

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Emily Siegel - Bloomberg Law 30:18

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Emily Siegel, Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Law covering Litigation Finance, shares her perspective on the key issues driving the industry.

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Interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Centre – Part 2 24:06

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My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We explore their challenges and successes, and their influence on British society. In this episode you will hear the second half of Tonia's interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbe…

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Interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Centre – Part 1 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

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My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We explore their challenges and successes, and their influence on British society. In this episode you will hear the first part of Tonia's interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbea…

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Michael Perich - Lockton 26:11

1+ y ago26:11

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Michael Perich, Director and Head of Litigation Insurance at Lockton, discusses the interplay between litigation funding and contingent risk insurance.

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Ms Tonia Daley-Campbell, Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose – Part 2 23:00

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In this episode you will hear the second part of the conversation Tonia had with the three cast members of the stage production My Grandparents, My Parents and I: Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose about their grandparents and parents’ experience of Windrush. You can hear the first part of the conversation in the previ…

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Ms Tonia Daley-Campbell, Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose – Part 1 22:04

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In this episode you will hear the first part of the conversation Tonia had with the three cast members of the stage production My Grandparents, My Parents and I: Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose about their grandparents and parents’ experience of Windrush. You can hear the second part of the conversation in the next …

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Glenda Wright: I Don't Match A Stereotype 59:49

2y ago59:49

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth, advocate and attorney Glenda Wright. Glenda recently graduated from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where she received her Juris Doctorate in May 2022. Glenda has also earned her Bachelor of Science in Business with a minor in legal studies from Murray State University. While attendin…

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Dr. Bruce Sogolow: Children Do Everything They Do To Try To Meet A Need 57:02

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with therapist Dr. Bruce Sogolow. Dr. Bruce has been a psychotherapist for nearly 40 years. He relates that “There was a kind of inevitability that led to my practice of specializing in ‘walking along side’ of families with children who suffered from attachment challenges.” His most valuable teachers along the way…

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Warren Press: Elizabeth And I Are The Ones Who Are Unbelievably Lucky To Get To Be Their Parents 1:05:21

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with her friend and (very loving and proud) adoptive parent, Warren Press. Warren lives in Los Angeles with his wife Elizabeth Mestnik and their 14-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter. Their journey to parenthood was a tad unconventional and each child took longer to reach their home than the typical gestation p…

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Rachel Elovitz: I Am Going To Do A Damn Good Job Because I Genuinely Care 55:00

2y ago55:00

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with guardian ad litem and child advocate/attorney, Rachel Aliza Elovitz. Rachel has worked as a family law attorney for more than 27 years. In that capacity, she has represented fathers seeking to legitimate children (who were born out of wedlock), grandparents seeking visitation rights with grandchildren, third …

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Tige Charity: There's No Greater Agony Than Bearing An Untold Story Inside You 49:05

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with the powerhouse founder of Kids in The Spotlight, Tige Charity. In Tige's words: As a visionary with a strong faith & a passion for serving others, I have devoted my career to empowering young people in foster care to address and overcome trauma through the power of storytelling. In 2009, I founded Kids in the…

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Romi Lassaly and Pat McCabe : One Caring Person Can Make All The Difference 52:29

2y ago52:29

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Romi Lassally and Patrick McCabe, co-founders of Ready To Succeed which has supported college bound students impacted by foster care or “scholars” (as they call them which is fantastic!) by helping them get into school, stay in school, and flourish after school with resources, relationships with passionate pr…

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Chrisie Morris: I Will Not Let The Darkness Change My Heart 58:15

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with artist and animator, and former foster youth Chrisie Morris. Chrisie is a junior at Cal State University Long Beach pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration for Pre-Production. She’s currently working as a Visual Development Artist at Mr. Clown’s Productions through the prestigious Television Academy F…

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Gavin Glynn: You Have Get Them To Trust 56:58

2+ y ago56:58

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with single foster dad and entertainment producer Gavin Glynn. Gavin and his then partner fostered to adopt a young boy, then Gavin went on to foster a foursome sibling set when he was a single dad. In order to keep all the kids in the house, Gavin gave up his lucrative but very demanding career as a producer in t…

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Elizabeth Garcia Herrera: I've Got To Do My Part Of Not Repeating The Same Mistakes As My Family 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with foster alum Elizabeth Garcia Herrera. Liz and her sisters (America's story is Episode 16 of Season 3) were placed in foster care when their mother could no longer look after them. Liz was 17 and spent several confusing years struggling to get on her feet but she put herself through college and now works as a …

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America Gutierrez: I Am Not Going To Be Silenced Anymore 45:45

2+ y ago45:45

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with foster care alum America Gutierrez. America is a passionate advocate for mental health, firmly guided by the belief that our voices are our most potent tools. With unwavering determination, she fearlessly shares her personal journey, notably her harrowing experiences within the foster care system. Through her…

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Georgette Todd: That's When Everything Changed 48:14

2+ y ago48:14

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth and now child advocate Georgette Todd. Georgette is a speaker, author, and a foster care and child abuse prevention advocate. Georgette spent her teenage years bouncing around from home to home in the broken foster care system before she emancipated at age 18, with no safety net or anyone …

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Ron Jenkins: One Of The Reason Kids Don't Get Help Is Because They Don't Learn How To Trust Again 52:57

2+ y ago52:57

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with child advocate and mentor Ron Jenkins. Ron is a former foster youth who along with his siblings was placed in foster care after his mother died of cancer when he was two years old. He bounced around in foster care for several years until he was adopted by a friend of his mom, but that didn't turn out well for…

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Lorry Leigh Belhumeur: What's Happened To You, How Can I Help? 50:19

2+ y ago50:19

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, a renowned leader in the field of mental health and wellness, with over 30 years of experience serving children and their families. Dr. Lorry’s unwavering commitment to empowering young individuals and the adults who care for them, along with her exceptional leadership skills, has p…

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Paul Freese: Who Are You, Why Are You Here, What Will Become Of You, What Impact Will You Have? 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with advocate Paul L. Freese, Jr. Paul has worked as a public interest attorney for more than 25 years and provides consulting on holistic innovations and solutions to poverty, with special focus upon traumatized populations. He specializes in strategic project development to achieve upstream early intervention im…

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Jeremy Buchanan: I Was Thirsty. I Think Anybody Who Wants To Make It... Be Thirsty. 59:21

2+ y ago59:21

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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with creative and foster care alumni Jeremy Buchanan. Jeremy was raised in Illinois, Georgia, and California. He moved around a lot as a kid and attended more elementary schools than he can even count. He was first placed in foster care as a young boy and then again as a teenager when he became a "runner" as he sa…

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Miss Sara Myers & Miss Verrona Woodley: Part 2 18:23

2+ y ago18:23

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In this episode you will hear the first part of the conversation Sara had with Ms Verrona Woods, who talks about her mother's experiences when she first arrived in Birmingham. You can hear the first part of the conversation in the previous episode. My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrus…