🎙️ Unmasking the Power of HOPE in a Bag with Stacie Malone of Layne’s Luggage

🎧 Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Unmasking the Heart for Change, where we dive into the real stories behind transformation—one heart-to-heart at a time. In this episode, host Tammy Winstead sits down with nonprofit founder and foster care advocate Stacie Malone, the heart behind Layne’s Luggage, a grassroots movement delivering dignity, comfort, and hope to children in foster care.

What began as a heartbreaking moment in a DHS office turned into a ripple effect of compassion—one travel bag at a time. You’ll hear how Stacie’s personal journey as a foster parent led to a mission of equipping children with more than just luggage: she’s packing purpose, encouragement, and visibility into every bag.

Together, we talk about the reality of the foster care system, the importance of community-driven support, and the dream of expanding Layne’s Luggage from a local initiative to a full-blown legacy. This episode is raw, powerful, and a reminder that the smallest gestures—like offering a real bag—can speak the loudest in a child’s life.

🧳 In This Episode:

• The emotional story that sparked Layne’s Luggage
• What HOPE (Heart, Opportunity, Purpose, Encouragement) really means
• The impact Layne’s Luggage has had across Arkansas communities
• How Stacie is expanding her work in Mississippi County
• A powerful reflection on service, legacy, and what it means to show up
• A touching act of kindness that shaped her mission
• How YOU can support (even if you're not local)

🔗 Connect with Stacie Malone + Layne’s Luggage:

• Instagram: @laynesluggage

• Facebook: Layne’s Luggage on Facebook

• Amazon Wishlist: Linked in her Linktree

• Want to sponsor, donate, or become a drop-off location? Reach out via social media or message directly through her pages.

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