A little bit of background on the So Kids SOAR Podcast:
YPTS 2021 graduate Michael Simmons is another reason of how we augmented our Your Path To Success program to create a pipeline of talent to fulfill our own staffing needs and create micro-entrepreneurs. Michael is an incredible storyteller and expressed his love for creating videos, animation, comic characters, and much more! We helped Michael channel his creativity by securing a paid internship with PodTechs, a podcasting company. After three summers at PodTechs with founder Dustin Canter; and through the confidence he built as a So Kids SOAR (SKS) virtual art clinic instructor; Michael created a proposal for an SKS podcast. He diligently worked on the content, format, and honed his editing/production skills and interview skills to prepare for its launch in January 2025-even creating the cover art himself. Michael is graduating with a degree in graphic design and a minor in computer science from McDaniel College May 2026! We're excited for you to listen in on the SKS podcast episodes below, which highlight different members of our community -- from participants to sponsors! Thank you to the presenting funders of our podcast: PodTechs, Aspen Spark, Kimsey Foundation, and Panda Exteriors.
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Episode 3 - Funders To Family
Our third episode welcomes two of SKS' most generous funders: Panda Exteriors & the Alzner Foundation. We discuss their organizations, what it means to make an impact, and why SKS is a conduit for them making a change in their communities. No matter your line of work, the importance of providing a familial support system is of utmost importance. Watch the podcast here!
Episode 4 - Ode to OT
Our fourth episode features two SKS partners: The Point Occupational Therapy and Lindy's Lineup. We navigate through the benefits of OT, especially for youth with differing needs, while weaving in anecdotes of motherhood and how Lindy's Lineup has helped SKS participants SOAR!
Episode 5 - Accomplished Activitists
In this episode, we are given a chance to talk with drummer and YPTS graduate Jacob Varghese and the creator of Eric’s ID Law, Eric Carpenter-Grantham! Join us as we discuss the importance of advocacy, how these two amazing men have changed the world, and how their mothers have supported them along the journey!
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