Conversations and Connections

146. A Conversation with the Pride Alliance of Lufkin - Conversations and Connections

June is Pride Month and in this episode we sit down with Diju Fritzy with the Lufkin Pride Alliance.  We talk with Diju about the need for organizations like PAL in Deep East Texas and the challenges the LGBTQ community face in rural areas like ours.

145. A Conversation with Ashley Cook about the Influence Artificial Intelligence has on Child Sexual Abuse

Artificial Intelligence has been gaining in popularity over the recent past.  And while the technology has its benefits, there's also a darker side.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Ashley Cook with Harold's House about how AI is being used to create not only child porn, but is also being used as a means to lure kids to the unsavory side of the web.  THIS EPISODE MAY CONTAIN TOPICS SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND DISTURBING.

144. A Conversation with Mallory Harris about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections

It's that time again!  Stuart talks with agency Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mallory Harris about the upcoming Blueberry Cupcake Battle at the Texas Blueberry Festival!

143. A Conversation with Rebecca Reid, Executive Director of the Mosaic Center - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with Mosaic Center Executive Director Rebecca Reid.  Rebecca talks about the Mosaic Center's mission to help women make better lives for themselves, and their partnership with the Family Crisis Center.

142. A Conversation with Melissa Russell and Kyla Skelton with ADAC about Vaping - Conversations and Connections

Vape shops are everywhere in East Texas, and vaping is becoming increasingly more popular among teens.  In this episode, we talk with Melissa Russell and Kyla Skelton with the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Counsel about the dangers of vaping and what their organization is doing about this issue.

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.