1 Million Fosters

Chéla Gage
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Hosted by Chéla Gage, the 1 Million Fosters podcast blends professional experience with personal insight. With a background in HR, interviewing and hiring talent for Fortune 100 companies, Chéla brings a wealth of expertise to the table, alongside her lived experience as a youth in foster care.  This podcast is a celebration of resilience, hope, and community. In response to a collective need for positivity and remembrance of our inner strength, 1 Million Fosters shares stories from foster alumni who have endured a challenging journey—one marked by pain, growth, and ultimately, triumph.  Join us as we honor the resilience of foster youth and foster a sense of community and empowerment for all.

Episodes

  1. 08/15/2025

    How To Breakfree from Generational Trauma- Quay's Foster Care Journey

    At just 20, Quaviona “Quay” Peeples has lived in over 60 foster and group homes, endured sibling separation, and faced what would break many—but she rose. Now a criminology student, artist, and passionate foster care advocate at the Florida Capitol, Quay brings insight, resilience, and hope in a powerful conversation with host Chéla Gage on the 1 Million Fosters Podcast. What you’ll learn: Turning trauma into foster youth advocacy and leadership Why sibling connections in foster care are critical Support and strategies for youth aging out of foster care What allies and policymakers can do right now If you believe that your past doesn’t define your path forward, or believe in resilience, this episode will inspire you. Timestamps: 0:00 – Meet Quaviona “Quay” Peeples 2:30 – Life in 60+ foster/group homes 8:20 – Her calling to advocacy 15:00 – Legislative progress for foster youth 25:00 – Vision for foster care reform 35:00 – The power of community and support 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Florida Youth SHINE: http://bit.ly/41b8qds Madi's Movement: https://madismovement.org/

  2. 06/19/2025

    Choosing Your Next Chapter: What No One Tells You About Clarity, Courage & Confidence

    Send us a text From foster care at 13 to CEO and global communications leader, Giselle Phelps joins the 1 Million Fosters podcast for a deeply moving and empowering conversation about identity, resilience, and owning your power. In this episode, Giselle shares her journey from entering the foster care system as a teenager in Canada to building a thriving career in media, eventually founding Grand Rising Talent. She opens up about navigating racial dynamics in foster care, the life-changing power of intentional choices, and what it means to create stability when your world feels anything but secure. This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. And your story matters. 🎙️ Highlights of this episode: Emancipating from foster care at 16 and living independentlyThe role of mentorship, community, and "choosing your people"Why asking for help is strength, not weaknessLearning to transcend statistics and rewrite your own storyEmbracing joy, storytelling, and reinvention in her 40s💬 “Don’t let anyone tell you who you are. You have agency—no matter what your circumstances.”  💬 “We all need a Betty.” (Yes, you'll want to hear this story!) Whether you’re a former foster youth, an ally, or someone walking through your own chapter of reinvention, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over—and you have the power to shape what comes next. 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that uplift, connect, and empower. 🔗 Learn more about 1 Million Fosters:https://www.1millionfosters.com/ 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @1MillionFosters 🌐 Connect with Giselle Phelps: IG – @gisellejphelps Agency – @grtagency Website – grandrisingtalent.com #FosterCare #FosterAlumni #Resilience #GisellePhelps #1MillionFosters #Podcast #Storytelling #Mentorship #BlackExcellence #QueerVoices #Leadership #Healing #Community #GrowthMindset #WomenInMedia

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About

Hosted by Chéla Gage, the 1 Million Fosters podcast blends professional experience with personal insight. With a background in HR, interviewing and hiring talent for Fortune 100 companies, Chéla brings a wealth of expertise to the table, alongside her lived experience as a youth in foster care.  This podcast is a celebration of resilience, hope, and community. In response to a collective need for positivity and remembrance of our inner strength, 1 Million Fosters shares stories from foster alumni who have endured a challenging journey—one marked by pain, growth, and ultimately, triumph.  Join us as we honor the resilience of foster youth and foster a sense of community and empowerment for all.

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  • Creator
    Chéla Gage
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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