Category Archives: Overcoming Adversity

May 20: “Let’s Talk”

Rhonda’s Guest Co-Host is Pamela Cutchlow, CEO, Orange County Children’s Foundation rhonda@rhonda.org Listen to the “Let’s Talk” edition of Rhonda’s Radio Show. Rhonda is trying a new format, and she would love to have your candid feedback.

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April 22 Guest: “Michelle”

Anonymous Guest: “Michelle” (Name withheld to protect her & her children) Tune in and be encouraged by the positive attitude of this woman in the face of the realization of a parent’s worst fears.

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April 8 Guest: Adrian McLemore

Adrian McLemore, Media Spokesperson Foster Care Alumni of America–Ohio Chapter McLemore@wright.edu www.fcaa-oh.org Tune in to hear how this foster alumnus is taking action to make his dreams a reality.

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March 5 Guest: Christina Wood

Christina Wood Graduate of Fristers www.fristers.org Tune in to hear how this young woman went from a pregnant meth addict to a health conscious, excellent mother.

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February 13 Guest: Tom Hagen

Tom Hagen, Executive Diretor Central Texas Children’s Home Tom@ctch.org www.ctch.org Tune in to hear what becomes of three little boys abandoned at the child welfare office.  

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January 9 Guest: Nicole Marchman

Nicole Marchman, Outreach Program Specialist, Hillsborough County nikkilmarchman@gmail.com Tune in to hear how this victim of childhood abuse and domestic violence has succeeded as an inspiring “soon-to-be foster mother” and social worker. This foster alumni’s unbreakable spirit will inspire and … Continue reading

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July 29th Guest: Lauri Burns

Lauri Burns, Founder, The Teen Project lauri@theteenproject.com www.theteenproject.com Lauri Burns was punished for purpose. This successful executive in the aerospace industry and founder of The Teen Project rose out of a mental institution for the criminally insane. Don’t miss her … Continue reading

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July 15th Guest: Chris Chmielewski

Chris Chmielewski, Editor, Foster Focus Magazine Chris@FosterFocusMag.com FosterFocusMag.com Tune in for good advice from a guy who overcame the adversities of aging out of foster care to live his dream as a magazine publisher.  

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July 1st Guest: Glenn Garvin

Glenn Garvin, Vice President of Camps, Royal Family Kids GlennG@RoyalFamilyKids.org RoyalFamilyKids.org How did this nice guy come from such a “Jerry Springer Show” type of background?

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June 24th Guest: Debraha Watson

Debraha Watson, Author and Northwest Campus President, Wayne County Community College District dwatson1@wcccd.edu wcccd.edu You do not want to miss hearing how this woman went from foster care to college president!

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