Empowered by Hope Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson

Embark on a journey of hope and celebration with us, as Emily Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson unveil the grandeur of the upcoming Celebration of Hope Gala. This episode of Empowered by Hope is about painting the town with the vibrancy of giving, where every dance step taken and every bid placed at the auction is a stride toward empowering families with children facing complex medical needs. Get ready to don your Derby hats and raise your mint juleps to the cause that binds us in unity and resilie...

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Imagine being 21 years old, newly married, in the middle of dental school and excited to start a family, then finding yourself in the NICU with your newborn for four months, completely unexpected. When life presented Leah Crum with the surprise of raising a daughter with extremely rare medical needs, she embraced it with resilience and hope. On our podcast, Leah shares her uplifting journey, revealing how she transformed her worldview to celebrate her daughter Camilla's unique milestones, rat...

Kristy Cook, the heart behind Accessible Adventures, dedicated wife and mother of four, joins us to share her family's story, illuminating the joy and beauty found in life's unexpected paths. Embracing each day with a philosophy of "I'm glad I tried it" over "I wish I had," Kristy's narrative is a beacon of positivity for parents who have yet to step outside society's assumptions of life raising a child with special needs. Take a seat at our "campfire conversation", where Kristy recounts adve...

Today's episode is a heartwarming and powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, as we're joined by Kyla Thomson, mother to Bella of TikTok fame from the account Bella Brave. Kyla's moving narrative takes us from the deepest worries a parent can face to a horizon of hope, as she recounts the transformative effect of Bella's medical journey on their family. Amidst the laughter and tears, Kyla's story is one of a mother's fierce love and unwavering advocacy, transforming personal g...

When Sarah Kalis walked into the room with her son, Crew, I saw more than just a mother and her child; I saw a beacon of hope personified. Sarah, a former special education teacher turned medical mama, joins us to share the profound lessons and stories from her life with Crew, who has cerebral palsy. Her candid narration of the transformations she's undergone – from shock and grief to acceptance and advocacy – is a testament to the power of resilience amidst the unpredictable waves of parenti...