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05: From Personal Passion to Community Impact | Talon and Travis Holleman of R.O.O.T.S
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Discover how R.O.O.T.S (Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) is promoting self-sufficiency and community through hands-on learning and nature-based activities. Co-founders, Talon and Travis Holleman are on a mission to heal the disconnection between people, themselves, and the earth. Hear their journey to creating a holistic learning experience that promotes mental wellness through hands-on activities, time in nature, and family involvement. In a world where disconnection and mental health challenges are prevalent, R.O.O.T.S offers a refreshing approach. By cultivating a deep connection with nature, teaching practical life skills, and prioritizing mental wellness, Talon and Travis are sowing the seeds of a brighter future for all.
About Talon and Travis Holleman:
Meet Talon and Travis Holleman, the Directors of ROOTS! Talon Holleman is a wife, mother of two (Bella-9 and Emmett-7), Palliative RN Program Coordinator, Yoga Practitioner, and Homesteader. Her husband, Travis runs the homestead grounds, and assists Talon with homeschooling their children. They grew up in Baltimore, MD and have been together since they were 14yo. They both came from typical “rat race” lifestyles, working over 50hrs/wk, living to work, not working to live. Until after they had children and saw the world through their children’s eyes. They moved to DE in 2017 and began to create a life that they love and that they would be proud to raise their children in.
They have built R.O.O.T.S on the pillars of teaching: Regenerative Farming, Nature Studies, Bushcraft, Homesteading, Animal Husbandry, Yoga, and Social-emotional learning. The ethics of permaculture is adjacent to their personal and schooling philosophies “Care for the Earth, Care for People, Share the Abundance, and Education.” Talon and Travis are inspired by the characteristics of Permaculture to not only change agricultural landscapes; but to change the way children are taught (and learn), to empower children to better understand themselves, to build a community, to become better people, to learn, and then learn some more! Their vision for this program is to be able to offer it to ALL children, including those in Foster Care and marginalized populations, through scholarships. They have begun partnering with other youth groups, small businesses, libraries, and more to increase community outreach efforts.
Episode Timestamps:
- (02:15) About the R.O.O.T.S program
- (06:35) Hands-on lessons that teach homesteading, food preservation, and more
- (08:55) Encouraging family involvement and multi-generational learning
- (11:30) Making a positive impact on children
- (13:00) Having a focus on mental wellness and mindfulness practices
- (14:25) Expansion of the program to include care farming for neurodiverse individuals
- (16:10) The mission of healing disconnection between people and the earth
- (18:15) Explanation of permaculture and its implementation on the property
- (21:50) Starting R.O.O.T.S during COVID-19
- (24:35) Optimizing for joy and building a life that you truly love
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