Little Big Chats: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Podcast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
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Little Big Chats: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Podcast

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, we create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We match children in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties who are facing adversity… with a caring adult mentor. All of BBBS mentors are volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on 3 areas: Educational success Avoidance of risky behavior Strengthening personal relationships And on the Little Big Chats Podcast, we highlight a new match every month so you can learn from their inspiring stories of friendship and growth. Visit bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more.

  1. Celebrating January as National Mentoring Month with Mentor Greater Milwaukee's Lanelle and Betty

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    Celebrating January as National Mentoring Month with Mentor Greater Milwaukee's Lanelle and Betty

    In this episode of Little Big Chats, we speak with Lanelle Ramey and Betty Hill from Mentor Greater Milwaukee about the importance of mentoring relationships, the challenges faced in the mentoring community, and the impact of mentorship on both youth and mentors. We'll discuss our personal stories of mentorship, the importance of cultural humility, and the upcoming National Mentoring Month events aimed at promoting mentoring in the community. We'll also emphasize the need for more mentors and how individuals can get involved to make a difference in the lives of young people.

    36 мин.
  2. Coming Into Our Own as Digital Creators, with Miles and Josiah

    18.12.2024

    Coming Into Our Own as Digital Creators, with Miles and Josiah

    For some people, being on a microphone or on-camera is an absolute nightmare. But not Little Brother Josiah; he eats it up. Whether it's his budding interest as a gaming streamer, or the catalogue of music tracks he's voiced and mixed, Josiah's aspirations as a digital creator have him pursuing stardom. And with the support of his Big Brother Miles, an entrepreneur and restauranteur, Josiah's dream-big ambitions can take root in the hard work and growth that help foster success.

    23 мин.
  3. How Former BBBS Mentors Can Support the Mission Even After Their Littles Age Out of the Program

    27.11.2024

    How Former BBBS Mentors Can Support the Mission Even After Their Littles Age Out of the Program

    Mentoring relationships supported by Big Brother Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee can end up being some of the most meaningful relationships in participants' lives. So, when someone's Little Brother or Sister ages out of the program, it can be a minute before they're ready to jump back in and volunteer again. But many former Bigs still want to find other ways to stay engaged with BBBS. So in this episode of Little Big Chats, Dusty speaks with Matt, an alumni big brother and board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. They discuss the journey of being a big brother and the importance of staying engaged with the organization even after formal mentorship ends. Matt shares his personal experiences, and together, they talk about other opportunities for former Bigs to continue to support the BBBS mission.

    47 мин.
  4. An Aspiring Scientist Finds Experiments in Everyday Life, with Siobhan and Ocean

    30.10.2024

    An Aspiring Scientist Finds Experiments in Everyday Life, with Siobhan and Ocean

    10-year-old Little Sister Ocean is always looking for little experiments. It doesn't have to be the kind of big, flashy science experiments you see at school or on social media. Ocean is happy to take what life gives her, try something new, and see what happens. And with her Big Sister Siobhan, the world is their laboratory.

    23 мин.
  5. A Little Sister From a "House Full of Boys," with Anna and Asia

    28.08.2024

    A Little Sister From a "House Full of Boys," with Anna and Asia

    With two brothers and two dads, Little Sister Asia was starting to feel like there was nowhere to turn for a little "girl talk." That is, until she met her Big Sister Anna five years ago. Since then, they've developed an indelible bond, cemented in their mutual love of dogs, their senses of humor, and the kind of advice that can only pass from a grown woman to a growing girl.

    21 мин.
  6. Building a Foundation for Growth, with Matt and CJ

    31.07.2024

    Building a Foundation for Growth, with Matt and CJ

    One of the hardest things to do in life is change your habits for the better. And screen time is a habit than many people--not just kids--struggle to regulate. But in this episode, we meet Little Brother CJ, who has taken a proactive approach to his screen time habits with the support of his Big Brother Matt. A community-based match, they also discuss their shared interests such as sports, video games, and trying new food.

    18 мин.
  7. Learning to Do-It-Yourself Like a Pro, with Betsy and Aaliyah

    24.04.2024

    Learning to Do-It-Yourself Like a Pro, with Betsy and Aaliyah

    When Betsy bought her first house a few years ago, she decided it would be a practical adventure to do some of the renovations herself. And, fortunately, she had a perfect carpenter's assistant waiting at the ready in her little sister Aaliyah. Together, they've swung hammers, worked miter saws and built noodle boards. And in the course of learning new skills and expanding their horizons, they've built a remarkable friendship as well.

    24 мин.
  8. Voices of the Mission: a former Little, a Big, and a Parent Share Insights with BBBS Leadership

    27.03.2024

    Voices of the Mission: a former Little, a Big, and a Parent Share Insights with BBBS Leadership

    In order to make sure that key perspectives are represented in its decision making, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Board of Directors appoints three "Voices of the Mission" to its membership. These leaders represent the Littles, the Bigs and the parents of Littles, and help the board understand how their policy-making impacts the BBBS mission on a granular level. So in this episode, we meet the current "Voices of the Mission:" Christiana, a former Little in the program; Chloe, a current Big; and Taheréh, a parent of a Little. They'll discuss what they hope to be able to contribute to the organization, what they've learned about mentoring, and what are some of the questions they've always wanted to ask other stakeholders within the BBBS ecosystem.

    33 мин.
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At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, we create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We match children in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties who are facing adversity… with a caring adult mentor. All of BBBS mentors are volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on 3 areas: Educational success Avoidance of risky behavior Strengthening personal relationships And on the Little Big Chats Podcast, we highlight a new match every month so you can learn from their inspiring stories of friendship and growth. Visit bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more.

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