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#TogethernessTeam Women’s Edition

by Melissa Parker

Introducing - the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition! A social media initiative and podcast specifically designed to bring women together by inspiring, uplifting and motivating one another as we travel on our own unique, personal life journeys. Get to know us as we authentically share our own experiences, discuss inspirational stories of triumph over challenge and explore educational topics in an uplifting, open and welcome atmosphere free of drama or negativity. Our goal is to celebrate everyday individuals from around the world that are making a positive change in their communities, including those that have directly impacted us and our mission to help spread kindness, inclusion and acceptance of children, individuals and families touched by autism and special needs. Hosted by Melissa Parker, Co-Founder of The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development.

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Episodes

  1. Gracie Pfaff Miss Earth USA Eco 2023

    Service, sisterhood and self-development. Today we introduce the beautiful and talented Miss Gracie Pfaff. “Gracie is the reigning Miss Earth USA Eco 2023 and has been competing in pageants since she was 18 years old. Gracie is a nonprofit founder, digital marketing consultant, public speaker…

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  2. Catching up with Arya Jathal - Parker Foundation Youth Ambassador

    We are excited to share our second conversation from September 2022 with West Shore High School student and Parker Foundation Peer Buddy Youth Ambassador - Arya Jathal. From the positive impacts of service on our youth, to the importance of bringing people of all abilties together - we hear from…

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  3. Love Can Cross Oceans with Kathleen Bendiksen

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Togetherness Team - Women's Edition Podcast; Melissa's first guest is Kathleen Bendiksen, Founder of Love Can Cross Oceans, a Brevard County based non-profit providing aid to women and children of the Ukraine. Kathleen and her husband Magnus always wanted to have a…

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  4. Introducing Youth Ambassador Arya Jathal

    October 2021: Parker Foundation Co-Founder Melissa Parker and Program Director Julia Barney sit down to continue the discussion about the Be a Buddy initiative and the Be a Buddy 5K race taking place each October during Bullying Prevention Month. In this episode, we introduce our newest Parker...

  5. How can you "Be a Buddy" for your community?

    Melissa Parker and Julia Barney continue their discussion about The Parker Foundation's "Be a Buddy" program, and how being a Champion Against Bullying Organization has positvely impacted their community and inspired their annual 5K Race held during October, or National Bullying Prevention Month....

  6. #TogethernessTeam Hero - Terry Parks

    Melissa Parker and Julia Barney follow up from last week and continue chatting about their Be a Buddy program through The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development; their guest today via Zoom is Terry Parks, Recreation Program Coordinator in the Brevard County Parks and Recreation...

  7. Be a Buddy Program - Melissa and Julia

    Melissa Parker and Julia Barney discuss the “Be a Buddy” program through The Parker Foundation, and how it impacts our community on multiple levels, helping to integrate children and families touched by autism and special needs into existing resources. They share more about their first...

  8. Meet Vera Ventura - She's a #Warrior

    Vera Ventura @veracioushealing is an educator and mother of two who has an amazing story; she openly and authentically shares how she has overcome addiction and battled cancer - her journey to wellness includes yoga, meditation, humor and natural solutions powered by her positive, uplifting…

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  9. Introduction and Hello!

    Welcome to the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition podcast hosted by Melissa Parker, Co-Founder of The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development and friends! This episode is an introduction to the initiative and short bio on Melissa and Co-Host Julia Barney, Director at The Parker...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Introducing - the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition! A social media initiative and podcast specifically designed to bring women together by inspiring, uplifting and motivating one another as we travel on our own unique, personal life journeys. Get to know us as we authentically share our own experiences, discuss inspirational stories of triumph over challenge and explore educational topics in an uplifting, open and welcome atmosphere free of drama or negativity. Our goal is to celebrate everyday individuals from around the world that are making a positive change in their communities, including those that have directly impacted us and our mission to help spread kindness, inclusion and acceptance of children, individuals and families touched by autism and special needs. Hosted by Melissa Parker, Co-Founder of The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development.

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Introducing - the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition! A social media initiative and podcast specifically designed to bring women together by inspiring, uplifting and motivating one another as we travel on our own unique, personal life journeys. Get to know us as we authentically share our own...

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#TogethernessTeam Women’s Edition is created and hosted by Melissa Parker.
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