Conversations and Connections

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.

131. A Conversations with Executive Director Whitney Burran about Passion for Purple - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with agency Executive Director Whitney Burran about the upcoming Passion for Purple luncheon on October 1st, and the very special guest speaker who will be attending!

130. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD about the ACE Program - Conversations and Connections

In this episode we visit once again with Lufkin ISD to talk with them about their successful ACE after school program that's now approaching it's fourth year!

129. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian about the School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections

The time is almost here!  Back to School!  In this episode, we talk with Child Advocate Sadaria Christian about the agency's back to school supply drive!

128. A Conversation with DaVina Morris with BCFS Health and Human Services

In this episode of our podcast, Stuart talks with DaVina Morris, the Regional Director of BCFS Health and Human Services.  DaVina talks about the vast array of services that are available to East Texans from BCFS!

127. A Conversation with Oscar Ruiz on Lufkin Pride - Conversations and Connections

June is Pride Month and in this episode Stuart talks to Oscar Ruiz, one of the organizers of Lufkin Pride.  Oscar talks about what it's like organizing a group like Lufkin Pride in Deep East Texas, and why he believes it's important for even rural areas to have organizations like this.

126. A Conversation with Darla Daigle with Buckner International - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with Darla Daigle with Buckner International about all the services that organization is involved with when it comes to kids in the foster care system.