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Welcome to Enrichment Today, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit! This podcast covers topics to build stability and find tranquility in your life. Join us to discuss topics to improve your financial health, change your limiting beliefs, improve your wellness and so much more, all to increase your self-sufficiency.Visit enrichmenttoday.org to find out more about Dr. Amy Blansit, and visit drewlewis.org to find out more about her nonprofit organization. Now sit back, relax, and come break some crayons w ...
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Enrichment Today Episode 28 Part 1: Responding in the Best Way Possible
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Welcome back, we are thrilled that you are joining us for the return of Enrichment Today! On Episode 28, CEO of the Drew Lewis Foundation and host Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Chief Williams from the Springfield, MO Police Department to have an honest conversation about Chief William’s career in the police force, how things have changed…
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Enrichment Today Episode 27: Helping Others Discover Themselves
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On Episode 27 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Dami Odunewu, Founder and CEO of Purpose Connect, to talk about overcoming cultural differences, improving readiness in professional spaces, and so much more.By Dr. Amy Blansit
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Enrichment Today Episode 26: Fashion Forward, A Magical Night
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On this episode of Enrichment Today, Holly Melton and Zack Wilson will be talking about the Drew Lewis Foundation's 9th annual Fashion Forward event. This is a night where kids from underserved communities receive a brand new back to school outfit and shoes, and then they get to show it off in a fashion show. To learn more or to purchase ticket/spo…
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Enrichment Today Episode 25: The Last Mile
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On this episode of the Enrichment Today Podcast, our host, Holly Melton, interviews Bart Brown, the president and CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest, to talk about partnerships and hunger in our area.By Dr. Amy Blansit
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Enrichment Today Episode 24: Shared Knowledge is Empowerment
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The Enrichment Today Podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guests Chelsea Caceras and Ramon Martinez. Join them as they discuss the impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. To learn more about the Drew Lewis Foundation, visit our website https://drewlewis.org/ To continue to support what we do, feel free to check out our mer…
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Enrichment Today Episode 23: Blue House Project Porch Party
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On the 23rd episode of Enrichment Today, hosts Dr. Amy Blansit and Holly Melton tell us all about the Blue House Porch Party, scheduled for May 5th at the Fairbanks. All are welcome to join us at 5 pm for music, memories, and Drew Lewis' favorite drink: the Cuba Libre! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/…
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Enrichment Today Episode 22: Helping the Future
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Episode 22 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by Holly Melton with special guest Brandi VanAntwerp, the Executive Director of Foster Adopt Connect.By Dr. Amy Blansit
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Enrichment Today Episode 21: Giving a Voice to Children
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Episode 21 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guest Katiina Dull, the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/thechildadvocacycenter https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoun…
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Enrichment Today Episode 20: Cultural Diversity
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Episode 20 of our podcast Enrichment Today, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit and our special guest Kay Gibson from the American Indian Center of Springfield! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/americanindiancenter1 https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation…
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Enrichment Today Episode 19: Intervention Prevention
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On Episode 19 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Timmarie Hamilton from Missouri Mentoring Partnership! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/MMPGreeneCounty https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/ https://www.i…
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Enrichment Today Episode 18: Improving the World, One Chocolate Bar at a Time
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On Episode 18 of Enrichment Today, host Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: Shawn Askinosie! Join them as they discuss overcoming tragedy, building an idea into a successful business, helping others on an international scale and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.f…
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Enrichment Today Episode 17: Supporting Our Veterans
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On Episode 17 of Enrichment Today, our Director of Development, Holly Melton, sits down with Joshua Boley, Outreach Coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound. Join them as they discuss the advantages VUB provides veterans, the importance of providing more accessible education and training, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFou... ht…
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Enrichment Today Season 2 Premiere: Fashion Forward
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On the season 2 premiere of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with our Director of Personal Development, Meghan Storey, to talk about our biggest annual fundraiser: Fashion Forward! Join them as they talk about what Fashion Forward is, the lives that it benefits, and how YOU can help make a difference by being a part …
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Enrichment Today Episode 15: You Are Worthy
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On episode 15 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Dr. Joan Barrett and Jordan Schreiber from Ozarks Technical Community College! Join them as they discuss how to overcome common collegiate barriers, resources that are available to you, remind you that you are worthy and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D…
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Enrichment Today Episode 14: Helping Meet Diaper Needs
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On Episode 14 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Director of Community Engagement of the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks, Kelly Brown! Join them as they discuss the constant need for diapers, alleviating barriers, providing cost-saving alternatives like cloth diapers and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFound…
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Enrichment Today Episode 13: SCORE and Success
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On the thirteenth episode of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with SCORE Midwest Regional Ambassador Justyn Pippins! Join them as they discuss how SCORE assists new businesses and small business owners, some of the obstacles small business owners must overcome and how to do so, and so much more! Facebook: https://www…
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Enrichment Today Episode 12: Education For All Ages
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On Episode 12 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Heather Harden and John Kennedy from the Goodwill Excel Center to talk about what an adult high school is, the advantages of getting a high school diploma from an adult high school versus completing a HISET or GED, the services they provide the community and more! Facebook: https://w…
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Enrichment Today Episode 11: Protecting the Right to Vote
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On Episode 11 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Lisa Langley of the League of Women Voters Southwest Missouri! Join them as they discuss the history of women fighting and attaining the right to vote, the importance of protecting and utilizing that right, upcoming elections and so much more! Facebook: https://w…
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Enrichment Today Episode 10: Urban Gardening
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On a very special Episode 10 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit returns to the show and is joined by Anneliese Kerr, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator of the Springfield Community Gardens! Join them as they discuss the cost and nutritional benefits of growing produce, the positive impact urban gardening has on both a community and the indivi…
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Enrichment Today Episode 9: Healing with Kitchen Therapy
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On Episode 9 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with the founder of Kitchen Therapy with Brandy and a founder of the Missouri Nutrition Alliance: Brandy Hickman! Join us as they discuss surviving and thriving after cancer, making manageable healthy changes, how to understand your body and so much more! Facebook: htt…
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Enrichment Today Episode 8: Enough is Enough
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On Episode 8 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with one of our RISE members, Misty Hardin. Join them as they have an honest conversation about the many obstacles one faces when you isolate yourself, finding a support system that works for you, and developing the courage and the determination to make a change. Faceb…
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Enrichment Today Episode 7: Advocating For A Better Tomorrow
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On Episode 7 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Shannon Joy, one of our RISE members, co-founder of Hey Girl Marketing and creator of Shannon Joy Creative, where they talk about advocating for yourself, paying off over $100,000 of debt thanks to budgeting with the Drew Lewis Foundation, inspirational art and so…
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Enrichment Today Episode 6: Separating Goals and Dreams
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On Episode 6 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with former president of American Beverage Company and chairman of their board: Jim Ferguson, to discuss the importance of setting goals, pivoting your path to accomplish what you desire, and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/Enri…
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Enrichment Today Episode 5: Empowering Single Parents
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On Episode 5 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the manager of SingleMomzRock, Kendal Ford, to discuss the obstacles they both had to face being single moms, the resources that are available to single parents, how SingleMomzRock gives single moms a sense of community and support, and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…
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Enrichment Today Episode 4: Importance of Libraries
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On this episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Allison Eckhardt, the Outreach Services Manager for the Springfield-Greene County Library District, to talk about the important resources that libraries provide, how free access to WiFi can significantly support low-income families, upcoming events and so much more! Facebook: https…
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Enrichment Today Episode 3: Misconceptions
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On Episode 3 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy and our brand new Director of Development, Holly Melton, to talk about common misconceptions regarding poverty, nonprofits, and what the Drew Lewis Foundation does and the people that it serves. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLew…
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Enrichment Today Episode 2: The Fairbanks
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On Episode 2 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy, Holly Melton, to talk about the history of The Fairbanks and how all of the nonprofits that now reside within its walls work together to provide individuals with “cradle to career” services.…
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Enrichment Today Episode 1: New Beginnings
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On the inaugural episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Holly Melton, CEO and Owner of Your Financial Buddy, and talks about what you can expect from this podcast, Amy and Holly's background, why our slogan is “Breaking Crayons”, and even the phrase "lump on a log”. You don’t want to miss these discussions and so much more! To …
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