Conversations and Connections

141. A Conversation with SANE Nurse Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Kim Riddle, the agency's SANE nurse about what teen dating violence looks like, and how teens and parents can deal with it.

140. A Conversation with Life the Change Maker's Women's Resilience Summit - Conversations and Connections

We talk with area Life Coach Michelle Cox about the upcoming Change Maker's Women's Resilience Summit!

139. A Conversation with City Councilman Robert Shankle About Impact Lufkin - Conversations and Connections

Impact Lufkin has been an ongoing project in North Lufkin for several years now.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Lufkin City Councilman Robert Shankle about what Impact Lufkin is all about, and how the Family Crisis Center can play a part in that community.

138. A Conversation with Mallory Dotson about Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  In this episode Stuart talks with Mallory Dotson with the Family Crisis Center about the issue of Human Trafficking in East Texas.

137. A Conversation About Holiday Stress and Domestic Violence - Conversations and Connections

The Holidays are here.  And while for most of us it's a time to be happy and cheerful, for many others it's a time of worry and stress.  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency counselor Carrel King about dealing with stress over the holidays, especially if you're a survivor of relationship violence. 

136 - A Conversation with Agency Development Director Melissa Wheeler about the Adopt A Family Program - Conversations and Connections

'Tis the season for the agency's annual Adopt a Family program!  In this episode, Stuart talks with Development Director Melissa Wheeler about how you can make a family's Christmas brighter this year by supplying gifts for one of the agency's clients and their children!

135. A Conversation with Maria Villarreal with Unbound Now - Conversations and Connections

Human trafficking doesn't just happen in large cities, and it sure doesn't happen like it's portrayed in movies or on TV.  In this episode Stuart talks with Maria Villarreal with Unbound Now, an agency dedicated to fighting human trafficking and helping it's victims get out of the human trafficking world. 

134. A Conversation with Michelle Conner, Burke Veteran Peer Service Coordinator

In this episode, we talk with Michelle Conner with Burke.  Michelle works with the veteran community in East Texas... helping them locate needed services.  

133. A Conversation with Daisy Brumley and Gerardo Valladares with Angelina College - Conversations and Connections

There's more to a student's college experience besides going to class.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Daisy Brumley and Gerardo Valladares about their role in Student Affairs at Angelina College.

132. A Conversation with Angel Gillispie with the Texas Family Care Network - Conversations and Connections

Angel Gillispie with the Texas Family Care Network talks with Stuart about the services the non-profit agency provides to foster families in Texas.