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Building BuchananEpisode 13 - Free the BritneysIn this episode, Colette interviewed Jonathan Martinis, legendary legal expert and advocate of supported decision-making. A recent Time Magazine article published on 6/25/21 shared Britney Spear’s testimony about her experience with conservatorship. It was revealed that her rights to manage her own money had been taken away years ago and the pop star is now fighting to have her rights restored. He shared his thoughts and perspective on the trending news story about popular music star and how it relates to not only people with disabilities, but society as a whole.
For Jonathan's bio and...2021-08-2756 minBuilding BuchananEPISODE 12, PART II - A Millennial Caregiving TaleIn this part II of Episode 12 of the Building Buchanan Podcast, Rachel and Colette rapped about privacy and boundaries, recruiting caregivers for her grandma, her blog, and a whole lot more.
Podcast Links
TakingCareofGrandma.com
TakingCareofGrandma dot COM on Instagram
[COMING SOON] TRANSCRIPT: Building Buchanan Podcast Episode 12 (PDF)
About our Guest
Rachel Hiles is a 30 something aspiring local celebrity do-gooder in Kansas City. She is a proud graduate of the UMKC Bloch school, where she obtained her Masters of Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management. She worked in the developmental disabilities f...2021-07-2242 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 12 - A Millennial Caregiving TaleEpisode 12 of #BuildingBuchanan is now available for your listening pleasure.
In this episode, Colette heard from Rachel Hiles, a millennial making her way in the world while taking care of her grandma, Barbara. Listen in as Colette and Rachel rap about all things caregiving.
For Rachel's bio and our show links, visit https://progressivecommunityservices.com/tune-in-to-episode-12-a-millennial-caregiving-tale/2021-07-0944 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 11 - Charting the Course to Meaningful WorkOur latest episode of #BuildingBuchanan is now available for your listening pleasure.
In this episode, Colette interviewed Cassidi Jobe, co-founder and Executive Director of the Summit Future Foundation. Listen in as Colette and Cassidi explore what it takes to help people get on the right path to meaningful work and their own personal visions for a good life.
For Cassidi's bio and the show links, visit our website at https://progressivecommunityservices.com/now-hear-this-building-buchanan-episode-11/2021-05-2835 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 10 - Accepting the Challenge of Creating Employment OpportunitiesIn this episode, Colette interviewed Jana Campbell, Director of the Employment Program at United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri. Jana shared two programs at UCP NWMO focused on connecting youth with disabilities to employment opportunities. Listen in as Jana shares how she's accepted the challenge of creating employment opportunities in Buchanan County and beyond... and how you can accept the challenge, too!
To view Jana's bio and episode links, visit our website at 2021-04-2344 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 09 - Community Closes at 5: The Struggle is RealIn this episode, Colette spoke with Kelly Derks, who is a resident here in Buchanan County. Colette and Kelly met through the WITH Grant that PCS participated in and she was struck by his perspective and positive attitude despite the barriers he has faced. Colette caught up with Kelly to find out what he has been up to and to talk about how he has built a life for himself, despite the challenges he's had to overcome.
Podcast Links
WITH Grant
As a brief background on this grant, we were one of...2021-03-0139 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 08 - Partnering to Respond to CrisisIn this episode, Colette spoke with Jen Gentry, who is the Community Mental Health Liaison with the Northwest Missouri Crisis Intervention Council. We invited Jen as a guest on the Building Buchanan podcast because she came up during the interview Colette did with Matt Kneib in Episode 03.
Jen has worked to revive the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in NWMO and provide such valuable training to law enforcement, along with helping so many professionals connect and continue to build their relationships with each other to best support people in our area. She has helped many professionals and law...2020-10-3030 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 07 - Changemakers in ActionIn this episode, Colette interviewed Courtney Alsup and David Rotert, both parents of children with disabilities and Partners in Policymaking graduates. She talked to them about their experience completing their final project for Partners, which took them on a journey to stop discrimination against people with disabilities in the healthcare realm.
Podcast Links
Missouri Partners in Policymaking
Link: https://moddcouncil.org/partners-in-policymaking/
SB551 Bill at Senate.Mo.Gov
Link: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=26838026
National Down Syndrome Society Nondiscrimination in Organ Transplant Laws Toolkit
Link...2020-09-2522 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 06 - The Cool Aunt of the Helping CommunityIn this episode, Colette sat down and spoke with Jess Gould. Jess is the Youth Services Department Manager at the East Hills Library, a branch of the St. Joseph Public Library system.
In this interview, Jess shared a little bit of her background and then dived into how libraries can assist people with disabilities and how libraries are changing to keep up with technology. Our favorite part was when she coined her role as being "The Cool Aunt of the Helping Community."
Jess is a very down to earth and a compassionate person. Our community is...2020-08-0742 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 04 - Things We Wish Were Better (Brian's Missed Pony Ride)In the latest episode of the Building Buchanan podcast, Colette spoke with Brian Myers, local entrepreneur and St. Joseph city council member about everything from coming of age to poverty to how you can support local businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Podcast Links
The Tiger's Den
The Metropolitan Event Space
NewsPressNow: It's Your Call
(Coming Soon) TRANSCRIPT: Building Buchanan Podcast Episode 04 [PDF]
About our Guest
Saint Joseph native, Brian Myers, was kicked out of Savannah High School in 1996. He went on to have a career in optical retail management and later financial management, while rais...2020-07-1733 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 05 - Quarantine Life (Part II)In Part II of Quarantine Life, Colette & Kelly Henry, guest on Episode 05 of the Building Buchanan podcast, talk about true inclusion and how to make it happen, beyond the current social distancing of today's pandemic.2020-05-2230 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 05 - Quarantine LifeIn this episode of the Building Buchanan podcast, Colette sat down with Kelly Henry to get her take on the Coronavirus crisis that has changed life as we know it.
Kelly recently wrote an amazing piece on her experience as a parent of a high schooler with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic called, “Welcome to Our Quarantine.” She wrote the narrative about the experience of raising a person with autism with the permission of all the boys in the essay.
Podcast Links
Welcome to Our Quarantine: https://the-art-of-autism.com/welcome-to-our-quarantine/
Art of Au...2020-05-1534 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 03 - A Cop on a MissionIn this episode of the #BuildingBuchanan Podcast, Colette sat down with Matt Kneib, police officer with the St. Joseph Police Department, to learn about how and when his perspectives changed, what motivates him to help people and be so involved in our community, and how anyone can make a difference. He touched on his experience building partnerships to create processes and systems to help persons with autism and how the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) has helped to create a better understanding of developmental disabilities and mental health in Buchanan County.
2020-03-2824 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 02 - The Mom Next DoorIn this episode, Colette sat down with Tara Stoll, recent transplant from Buchanan county to Oregon, where she is leading the way to a more inclusive community, both by personal example and in her career.
In this episode, Tara and Colette shared personal stories about navigating parenting and life in general. Tara helped Colette break down common myths about disabilities and shared how they work to make sure their families can live just like everyone else.
We loved when Tara talked about growing with her daughter, Olivia, and how she described the impact her daughter...2020-01-3150 minBuilding BuchananEpisode 01 - The Defining MomentIn the premiere episode of Building Buchanan, Colette sat down with Dr. Sheli Reynolds to talk to her about her career and the defining moment that inspired her to work on systems change for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
2019-12-2136 minBuilding BuchananPRESENTING... BUILDING BUCHANANThis promo explains what our new podcast, Building Buchanan, is all about.2019-12-1901 min
Carolanne Miljavac's "The Mother Crusher's Podcast" With Kori Rongey22 - A Mom Who Has a Child With AutismThe Mother Crushers finally have a guest, Colette Canchola, and she is answering all of your biggest questions about parenting a child with autism.Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri@camiljavaccamiljavac.com@koraerongelloroobabe.comCheck out www.FABFITFUN.com and use the code "MOTHER" so you can save $10 off your first box.2019-04-081h 12
The Mother Crusher's Podcast22 - A Mom Who Has a Child With AutismThe Mother Crushers finally have a guest, Colette Canchola, and she is answering all of your biggest questions about parenting a child with autism.Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri@camiljavaccamiljavac.com@koraerongelloroobabe.comCheck out www.FABFI...2019-04-081h 12