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Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E5: This Is Not Your FaultAmanda spends two years of her impressionable adolescence under the care of Larry Nassar, former family medicine physician and team doctor of the US women's national gymnastics team. Having not fully understood that what she experienced was abuse, it's only later—when Amanda and her husband struggle to conceive—that the details of her painful story come to light. Then, just as the case against Larry begins to hit the media, Amanda becomes pregnant. She steps forward, along with 155 other women, to testify against Nassar in court. Amanda uses her voice for the daughter she's carrying, and in the proc...
2025-01-2935 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E4: Why Aren't We Doing Things To Change This?Jerrell's first baby is born six weeks premature, despite an otherwise typical and healthy pregnancy. At her postpartum appointment, she learns that Black women are 60% more likely to give birth prematurely than white women, and that Black maternal and infant mortality rates are more than double those of white women — regardless of socio-economic status or education. Experts weigh in on why these disparities exist and challenge all of us to ask: what are we doing about it? "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host...
2025-01-2231 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E3: You're Not Gonna Quit On This KidFrom the time she is young, Faith has a desire to foster or adopt, and assumes it will happen after she gets married. But a life-changing conversation with a pastor challenges her to pursue foster care, even though she is a 29-year-old single woman. This one decision sets off a cascade of events that lead her to motherhood, love, and a fresh appreciation for how God's plan isn't constrained by our idealized timelines. "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host: Julie Vlahon. ...
2025-01-1534 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E2: Your Story Doesn't End HereWhen Kate receives the call about a newborn boy in need of foster care and a forever home, her heart is ready to open wide. Assured that the baby's mother is unlikely to regain custody, she dreams of a future with this child. Meanwhile, Cindy begins to see glimmers of hope amidst all her struggles. Fueled by faith and a determination to turn her life around, she begins the hard work of creating a stable home. Through time and a mutual love for the same baby boy, Kate and Cindy form an unlikely friendship. Together, they navigate the complexities...
2025-01-0937 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E1: Did I Do Something Wrong?After struggling with infertility, IVF and multiple losses, Kate and her paraplegic husband choose to pursue adoption through the foster care system. Meanwhile, Cindy—battling homelessness and addiction—gives birth to her sixth child, a boy, who is immediately removed from her care. In the next episode, we learn how these two women's stories collide and intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Content warning: sexual assault and pregnancy loss. "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host: Julie Vlahon. Music, Sound Design, Mix Eng...
2025-01-0835 min
Your Financial Compass with Bulman Wealth GroupMeet J.D. Ceja, A Young Advisor with a Passion for Financial ServicesJoin us as we sit down with J.D. Ceha, the newest member of the Bullman Wealth Group, who shares his incredible journey from a small town in Merced, California, to becoming a dedicated financial advisor. Listen in as JD opens up about his family's Mexican immigrant roots, the impact of his older sisters, and how his passion for sports has shaped his personal and professional life.J.D. finished at Sacramento State and got his first financial experience at Northwestern Mutual and Edelman Financial Engines, which helped solidify his commitment to helping people through financial advising. A...
2023-06-2220 minYour Financial Compass with Bulman Wealth GroupEp 1: Getting to Know Scott Vlahon and Chris BulmanWelcome to the very first episode of “Your Financial Compass”! I’m your host, Scott Vlahon, Senior Financial Advisor with Bulman Wealth Group.For this first episode, we will be joined by Chris Bulman, Founder and Leading Advisor at Bulman Wealth Group. Chris shares about himself and his family, as well as the history of Bulman Wealth Group. You will also get to learn who I am, and what I will be sharing with you on “Your Financial Compass”.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THIS EPISODE:· What “Your Financial Compass” will be sharing on the pod...
2022-10-0626 min