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We're back! This episode features CHASE youth Max! He shares insights on fishing, guitar playing, and his interest in cars. Thanks for tuning in!

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Have you tried to nail down a gratitude practice but find it difficult to maintain? Maybe you're not the gratitude journal type, and that's okay! Gratitude can be brought to all areas of life and experiences, sometimes it just takes thinking outside of the box. Luckily, Jorden is here to help us do just that.

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Amy Ballinger is the Community Engagement Leader at Independence, Inc. -- a Kansas Center for Independent Living (CIL). Amy and her team are taking up a collaboration on IEPodcast with the Families Together CHASE gang, offering youth and young adults in Kansas City, KS a new opportunity to join a podcast about their own IEP! Listen in for a sneak peek, and contact Amy directly for more information on how to get started: aballinger@independenceinc.org.

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In this Teach From The Heart episode, CHASE team member Natalie Moyer invites listeners to explore the power of belief systems and how reframing your mindset can help you push past limits, create space for abundance, and CHASE your dreams with confidence.

Through personal stories of multiculturalism and upbringing, Natalie and special guests, Melodie Moyer and Jorden Durkee, share their insights and journeys of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and creating space for an abundant and joyful life.

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When Brad attended a national leadership conference focused on improving youth transition services, he met Michael Scanlon, Director of Community & Partnerships at Street Smart Ventures.

In this episode, Michael joins us virtually to share the mission of Street Smart Ventures, his role in building community connections, and the core values that fuel his passion for empowerment and growth.

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In this episode, we sit down with Edgar Palacios, founder of the Latinx Education Collaborative and Revolución Educativa, two powerful organizations advancing Latino representation and leadership in education. Edgar shares his personal journey, and his views on creating pathways for Latino educators, students, and families to be seen, heard, and empowered. From dismantling systemic barriers to building community-driven change, this conversation is an inspiring look at what happens when advocacy meets action.

https://latinxedco.org/

https://revedkc.org/

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CHASE team members Natalie, Jorden, and Jacob gather to discuss takeaways from the 8-week CHASE Youth Program. Plus they add insights into new topics that could be fun to consider! Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about how the CHASE work impacts daily life, relationships, and more.

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Youth voices matter—but so do the voices of parents and guardians. Join us for a powerful conversation with Kansas City parent Lamar Nixon as we dive into parenthood, navigating system involvement, and how families can help shape stronger communities.