• Episode 8: The Harris'
    Oct 5 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Elliott & Shelley Harris, current foster parents of mostly teen boys.  Please join us as Elliott & Shelly shares their Everyone Matters Story.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

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    32 mins
  • Episode 7: Angela Valenzuela
    Jul 31 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Angela Valenzuela. Angela is the Foster Care Program Coordinator with Chosen for Life Ministries. Join us as Angela shares her Every Child Matters Story.

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod

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    24 mins
  • Episode 6: Tami Wilder
    Jun 30 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Tami Wilder. Tami is the founder and CEO of Positive Impact International and Gwinnett County Safe Place. Join us as Tami shares her Every Child Matters Story.

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod

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    47 mins
  • Episode 5: Kati and Collette Tait
    Jun 1 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Kati and Collette Tait, who are foster parents that have fostered for more than five years. Kati is also the Program Director for Because One Matters' Wrapped in Love closet.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

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    34 mins
  • Episode 4: Ebony Harris and Micah Johnson
    Apr 1 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Ebony Harris, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Youth Empowerment Success Services, Inc., (YESS) a nonprofit organization with a mission to end youth homelessness for youth between the ages 18-24 who are aging out of Georgia's foster care system and Micah Johnson, a former foster child. Please join us as Ebony and Micah share their Everyone Matters Stories.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

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    41 mins
  • Episode 3: The Garnetts
    Mar 1 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with the Garnetts, who are foster parents. The Garnetts share how they began fostering children and how organizations like Because One Matters can better support foster parents and children. Please join us as the Garnetts share their Everyone Matters Story.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

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    39 mins
  • Episode 2: Laura Maxwell
    Feb 2 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Laura Maxwell, founder, and Executive Director of Called to Care, an organization whose mission is to equip the body of Christ to support children, families, and workers by ministering through adoption, foster care, and missions. Please join us as Laura shares her Everyone Matters Story.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

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    26 mins
  • Episode 1: Alec McMiller
    Jan 9 2023

    Every Child Matters is a podcast that shows you a new side of Because One Matters, a Georgia-based non-profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact the path of foster children and young adults from low-income communities. Our purpose is to show children and young adults that their circumstances don't define them. We want them to know that they matter, they are loved, valued, and they can be anything they set their minds to. During this podcast, we will talk to individuals with experience in foster care, from previous foster children to foster parents to foster organizations and lawmakers (or policymakers). We know that individuals who have directly or indirectly experienced foster care have a story to share, and it's our privilege to share it with you.

    In this episode, we talk with Alec McMiller, a former foster child and now a husband, dad, and successful businessperson. Please join us as Alec shares his Everyone Matters Story.

    Every Child Matters is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. 

    Theme song: “Travel Nonstop” by Squadda B | Transition song: “Icelandic Arpeggios” by DivKid | Game song: “Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

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    25 mins