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Episode 15: BIG Storytime with Ethan and Colton

Storytimes are always one of our fan-favorites and we were thrilled to have Ethan and Colton join us in the studio! Both of these guys are fantastic additions to the BBBSO family, and we were thrilled to hear how they each have a special impact in their lives. Tune in to Episode 15 to hear all of the absolute fun you can have being a mentor to a child in Southwest Missouri! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support]

Episode 16: BIG Storytime with Keyvan, Terrell and Jessica

With September brings Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and we want to kick it off with another great match Storytime! In Episode 16, we hear from long time match Keyvan (Big) and Terrell (Little). These two guys are an awesome addition to the Big Brothers Big Sisters family and have been around for SIX years! These guys give us some fantastic information on their success and longevity as a match and provide some excellent insight on what they do together. Of course, no episode would be complete without hearing about our match's favorite local eating spots! So, tune into Episode 16 of the Think Big Podcast as we kick off Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for Taste of the Ozarks coming up in November. We are giving away TWO $20,000 prizes. Tickets are only $100 and you do not have to present to win! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support]

Episode 14: Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and Upcoming Fall Events

Join Brian and Lizzie as we discuss the BIG events coming up for Fall 2023. We kick off with information on Protect and Serve, a delicious dining experience with the Springfield Police Department Friday, August 18th. We also talk about the upcoming Food Truck Festival complete with a Classic Arcade Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks as well as our return to Cider Days in Downtown Springfield! Of course, we can't forget to get excited about BBBS Month in September and November's 40th annual Taste of the Ozarks gala! So, plug in, download and listen along with us as we discuss all of the awesome ways to donate, volunteer and mentor local children in Southwest Missouri with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support]

Episode 13: Bowl for Kids' Sake, Ozarks Beerfest Wrap Up and Taste of the Ozarks Preview!

Join Brian and Lizzie as they jump into the studio to give a rundown of how Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks and our friends did during our 2023 Bowl for Kids' Sake campaign as well as during Ozarks Beerfest! We also take a few minutes to give an awesome preview of this year's Taste of the Ozarks held at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center which will host our 1980s Prom event! Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode as we make a BIG and exciting announcement for the 2022 staff! If you have an idea for our 2024 Bowl for Kids' Sake theme, email it to lvigneaux@bigbro.com or give us a call at 417-889-9136. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support]

Episode 12: Welcoming "il Duce", Jake Pemberton back!

After a lenghty hiatus to focus on Ozarks Beerfest and Bowl for Kids' Sake, we are back with episode 12! Jake Pemberton, VP of Operations at our namesake organization, Think Big, has returned to give us some insight on operations in the global textiles market, the search for a new employee and of course, brought us over one of his most recent bin finds! Thanks for all of your patience as we get our newest episodes produced and published! Be sure to check us out on Spotify as we continue to bring you insight, stories and event information from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbsozarks/support]