Jamil Ayinla: Finding your passion after losing a parent

Mir Garvey: Embracing the individual needs of your children

Mir Garvey is an entrepreneur; she founded Job Market Solutions in 2009. Her career experience has made her a sought-after expert on resume writing and LinkedIn design. But what Mir shares in this episode is what we don't see in her daily life: being the mom to two children with different types of special needs. Hear how she has approached parenting each child, and how her children are thriving today!

Dara Kurtz: I Am My Mother's Daughter

Today we're celebrating author and cancer warrior Dara Kurtz's second book release, I Am My Mother's Daughter! It centers around her unexpected discovery of a Ziplock bag of letters, written to Dara by her mom and grandmothers. They caused her to reflect on the priceless love between mothers and daughters and how wisdom and traditions can be passed on from one generation to the next. You'll be inspired to remember family traditions, let go of the pain of loss, and make the most of each day.

Jamil Ayinla: Finding your passion after losing a parent

Jamil Ayinla was only 5 years old when his mother passed away from breast cancer. However, his mom, a nurse, and his dad, a physician, instilled something in Jamil at a young age that empowered him to discover his passion for helping others at an early age. When Jamil graduated high school, he started Charge Cancer. Now, only 18 years old, Jamil is pre-med at Temple University and gaining a following online.

Maggie Kane: Fighting the stigma of poverty

Maggie Kane didn't want to stay in Raleigh after college, but after an internship ignited a passion for supporting local men and women experiencing homelessness, Maggie couldn't leave. She recognized the distinct opportunity Raleigh had to ensure its impoverish population felt seen and respected. In this episode, Maggie and I discuss how A Place at the Table was born, and the impact it's had on North Carolina's capital city.

Reflecting on the first half of 2020

In this episode, Jen shares a couple of her personal journal entries from December 2019 as she reflects on the first half of 2020. This is the perfect episode to grab your journal and reflect on your own year!