Conversations and Connections

101. A Conversation with Lyndsey Brawley about Leadership Programs at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce - Conversations and Connections

Are you a civic-minded individual that wants to learn more about serving East Texas?  The Lufkin/Angelina Chamber of Commerce may have what you are looking for with one of it's leadership programs!

100. A Conversation with Executive Director Whitney Burran - Conversations and Connections

How do you make the 100th episode of Conversations and Connections a special occasion?  Have Family Crisis Center Executive Director Whitney Burran come on as your guest!  In our 100th episode, Stuart and Whitney talk about what's going on at agency in 2023 and what to look forward to in years to come!

99. A Conversations with Nancy Niehause about the 21/7 Association - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with Nancy Niehause... founder of the 21/7 Association in Nacogdoches.  Nancy talks about the help that the 21/7 Association wants to provide for Nacogdoches citizens and what inspired her to launch the effort.

98. A Conversation with Gary Roberts on the upcoming Teen Summit - Conversations and Connections

Today's teens are faced with many challenges in living their lives.  East Texas community leader Gary Roberts wants to see that these teens are exposed to the education and learning they need to make their lives a little easier.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Gary about the upcoming Teen Summit set for August 12th at SFA.

97. A Conversation with Shawn Stewart with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council’s Youth Recovery Communities Program - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with Shawn Stewart, a Youth Recovery Coach the ADAC's YRC (Youth Recovery Communities) Program about their approach in helping East Texas youth combat drug addiction.

96. A Conversation with Angela Turner about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections

Summer is almost here... and that means it's almost Blueberry Festival time!  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency Marketing and Communications Coordinator Angela Turner about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle, a baking contest that the Family Crisis Center has sponsored every year for a while now.  

95. A Conversations with Counselor Matt Craven on Mental Health - Conversations and Connections

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with agency counselor Matt Craven about how survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault deal with their mental health stresses.

94. A Conversation with Legal Advocate Lizzet Mendoza - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with San Augustine Legal Advocate Lizzet Mendoza about what her role is with the agency, as well as the unique aspect of working in a rural area.

93. A Conversation with our Spring Interns - Conversations and Connections

Stuart sits down with two of the agency's spring interns to talk about their experience at the Family Crisis Center and what the future holds for them. 

93. A Conversations with Agency Legal Advocate Noah Padgett - Conversations and Connections

Stuart sits down to talk with Noah Padgett, the Family Crisis Center's Legal Advocate for Nacogdoches County.  Noah talks about what the duties are of a legal advocate and how he helps survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault.