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The Bold and the Brave: A Parent Leader PodcastAuthor: The National Parent Leadership Institute
The parenthood journey can be as beautiful as it is challenging. Politics and policies can make it even more difficult to help our children and families thrive in this ever-changing country. As parents, there are ways we can use our lived experience and expertise to raise up issues and solutions that can improve practices, programs, and policies for the benefit of our families and communities. But how? Join two parent leaders from the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) as they share stories and tips on how to use your voice as a parent and caregiver in the change-making space. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What SNAP Really Means for Families: Stories from Hawai‘i, Memphis, and Beyond
Episode 12
Thursday, 30 October, 2025
In this episode of The Bold & The Brave: A Parent Leader Podcast, Carlos and Hobson sit down with Zee (Hawai‘i), Anthony (Memphis), and Carolyn (Share Our Strength) to talk about SNAP, food assistance, and the power of lived experience in shaping fairer systems. Although this conversation was recorded before the federal government shutdown, it feels more urgent than ever. As families across the country worry about delayed or halted SNAP benefits, the stories shared here remind us why advocacy, policy understanding, and community action are critical.🎙 Highlights:• Zee and Anthony share how SNAP shaped their journeys and why stigma still hurts families• Carolyn explains how states manage food assistance and what’s changing in policy• Real talk on inclusion, power sharing, and what advocacy looks like day to dayListen, reflect, and share. When systems fail us, communities rise.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that lift up parent voices and community power.
