BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN MATTER, AND, BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS CAN, LET'S SHARE OUR LOVE FOREVER, ALWAYS LENDING A HELPING HAND!!! BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, WE DEARLY WANT THEM BLESSED, PROFESSIONALLY, PERSONALLY, & WITH PURPOSE, WE WANT THEM TO BE THE BEST... ____________________________________________________________________ Welcome to you all!! We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our podcast family here at "Because They Matter." Please accept our deepest gratitude for choo ...
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Scott Murray Stacie Martin And Rhiannon Graham Podcasts
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Spring Break "Simple" Is Not So Simple - It Is Powerful!
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24:53Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham discuss the financial challenges of spring break for single-parent families and advocate for staycations as a cost-effective alternative. Rhiannon shares her experiences of creating memorable spring breaks with inexpensive activities like sleepovers and local outings. Stacie emphasizes the importance…
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National Single Parent Day 2025 - Take a Moment and Celebrate!
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29:25Co-hosts Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham share their personal experiences as children of single parents and the lessons learned, such as the importance of hard work and resilience. Rhiannon highlights that 90% of Chicago Public School students are raised by single parents and discusses her success plan curriculum to support these s…
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Finding Balance at Home and in the Community
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30:48Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham discuss the importance of family dynamics, particularly in blended families. They highlight the impact of recent storms on family life and the challenges of living together. The conversation shifts to love languages, emphasizing the significance of acts of service, words of affirmation, and quality t…
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New Year - New Title! Celebrate as Rhiannon is Crowned Miss Chicago
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30:17Join us as we celebrate the Crowning of Miss Chicago - our very own Rhiannon Graham. She shares about turning challenge into triumph, and also how staying the course and not giving up on your dreams are SO important. Send us a text Support the show To connect with Scott Murray, email him at [email protected] To connect with Stacie Martin, email…
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Scott Murray hosts a discussion on the importance of quality time with children during the holidays, featuring Stacie Martin, Rhiannon Graham, and Jelesa Warren. Stacie emphasizes the significance of community gatherings and volunteering. Rhiannon shares her experience of celebrating Christmas with both parents and the joy of family traditions. Jel…
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Thanksgiving Reflections and Holiday Discussion of the Power Behind a Gift for Children and Teens
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32:19Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham discuss the significance of Thanksgiving and its traditions, including its origins in 1621 and the football tradition. They share personal gratitude stories, highlighting family, friends, and community. Rhiannon emphasizes education and her dream to open a nonprofit for single families. Stacie values…
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Success - What does that look like? Pt 2 - Meet Jelesa Warren
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29:50Scott Murray, of the Scott Murray Scholarship Foundation and Murray Media joins forces with Rhiannon Graham, Miss Capital City and a social work graduate student, who shares her platform of supporting single families, stemming from her upbringing in a single-parent household and Stacie Martin, founder of Single Parent Advocate, highlights their 15-…
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Success - What does that look like? Part 1 of 2
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29:00Scott Murray, Rhiannon Graham, and Stacie Martin discuss the challenges and successes of single-parent families. Rhiannon, a 23-year-old social work graduate, founded "Single But Not Alone" to advocate for single-parent families, inspired by her mother's sacrifices. Stacie, a mother and founder of Single Parent Advocate, emphasizes the importance o…
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Let's Talk about Sacrifice, Dedication, and Perseverance - Meet Rhiannon's Amazing Mom Cindy!
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30:29Rhiannon Graham, Miss Capital City Illinois, and her mother Cindy discussed their experiences as a single parent family. Cindy, a government employee and bartender, shared her struggles with finances, time management, and providing for Rhiannon. Rhiannon highlighted her mother's dedication, which inspired her to pursue a graduate degree in social w…
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A Little More About Scott and His Background and Why It Matters
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31:05In this episode, Scott Murray takes his turn and shares more about his background and perspectives. He shares how important it is to him to have positive impact in the community and why he is so passionate about making the world a better place for our children. To learn more about Scott and his professional achievements follow this link: https://ww…
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The Journey to Happy, Healthy, Whole, and Hopeful - Stacie's Story
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30:47Tune in as we dig into Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - learning to like ourselves, putting down pain, and taking things one day at a time. How we can turn our loss into love, worry into work, and sorrow into something better! Don't waste the moment. Never Give Up. And learn to like ourselves in the face of difficult times. Above all else: 1. Love …
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You Don't Need A New You - Rhiannon, Scott, and Stacie Dig Deep on the Everyday - Shuffle
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39:49Even though we are not in the Christmas season, we received so much great response from this show that we decided to do an encore edition, since making a positive difference in the lives of families is an everyday commitment. It matters not what time of year it is, it is always time to give thanks to all of those who support single parent children …
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About Us- 3 Generations - 3 Perspectives - 3 Go-Givers - Meet Miss Capital City 2024 - Rhiannon Graham
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17:20Welcome to "Because They Matter," a podcast dedicated to children and parenting. Our mission is to contribute to the well-being of families by sharing insights from three unique perspectives across three generations. We are three generations. Three perspectives. Three go-givers. Join us as we explore valuable lessons learned and leveraged for the b…
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