Sammie Smiles Sammie Vance

In this episode of Sammie Smiles, Sammie interviews Robbie Bond the founder of Kids Speak for Parks. Find out about Robbie's mission and what Sammie and Robbie have in common. We bet you will learn something new and smile in the process. Don't forget to stay tuned till the end to find out what makes Robbie smile.

In this episode of Sammie Smiles get to know Sammie a little better. She asked her listeners what they wanted to know about her and she answers in her natural fun loving way. Get to know Sammie's favorites, more about her buddy bench project, what she looks forward to this year, some hidden talents and advice she has for others wanting to start a project. She hopes it makes you smile.

In this episode of Sammie Smiles get to know award winning children’s book illustrator Talitha Shipman. Find out what inspires her and about her new book Finding Beauty coming out in February. Also find out how Sammie and Talitha met and their special bond. Two years ago a friendship was formed and now the book Sammie wrote will be illustrated by Talitha and coming out this fall! If you are an inspiring author or illustrator there is some great advice in this episode. Also for everyone there are lots of reasons to smile. Fun fact: Talitha drew the cover art for Sammie Smiles podcast! We hope you give this episode 2 thumbs up. Stay tuned until the end for rapid fire round and what makes Talitha smile.

In this special year end holiday episode Sammie reads a Christmas article she wrote for Kids, News and Reviews. She also reads the Answers to the Questions she sent to author T.A. Barron. This episode is a big dose of holiday cheer, smiles and writing fun. Find out what ornament is Sammie's favorite to hang and stay tuned until the end to hear what makes T.A. Barron Smile.

In this episode of Sammie Smiles you will meet Laura Peña the founder of She is the Universe. She is the Universes is a Global Movement for Girl's Empowerment. Laura helps connect girls from all around the world to encourage one another and cultivate friendships. Find out why Laura started it and plans for the future. Also find out how long Sammie has been involved. Don't forget to stay tuned until the end to hear what makes Laura smile.

In this episode Sammie talks to Leo Berry, founder of Helping Ninjas. Helping Ninjas is based in Indianapolis, Indiana but anyone can join any of the amazing projects they do to help people. Find out what projects Sammie has joined them in and get ready to be inspired and of course smile! Let's help Helping Ninjas spread!