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Mindful ManagementCulture Starts With CareIn this episode of Mindful Management, Shen is joined by Renae Dupuis, founder and CEO of TraumaWise, for a grounded conversation about trauma-informed leadership and building cultures rooted in safety and belonging. Drawing from her lived experience as a foster and adoptive parent, survivor, and systems reformer, Renae challenges traditional leadership models that prioritize hierarchy and speed over humanity. Together, they explore nervous-system awareness, co-regulation, and why lived experience matters more than pedigree. Their conversation offers practical insight into how leaders—especially those in middle management—can create environments where people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.
2025-12-1630 minMindful ManagementStudents and Civics: Empowering Others To LeadIn this episode, Shen talks with Morgan Kim, Executive Director of Generation Citizen’s West Region, a nonprofit dedicated to community-based civic education and empowering students to take an active role in the shaping of our democracy. Morgan shares how her experiences as an immigrant, a “twice exceptional” student, and an adoptive parent fuel her commitment to creating environments—both in schools and workplaces—where people can take risks, voice their needs, and grow without fear of being shut down. Together, they explore how leaders unintentionally limit potential by chasing “realistic” goals, why projects fail when adults control the process, and w...
2025-12-0234 minMindful ManagementThe Human Side of Leadership: Empathy Without CompromiseIn this episode, Shen sits down with CEO and author Erika Sinner for an inspiring conversation about leading with empathy without sacrificing excellence. Erika shares her journey from starting as a 21-year-old receptionist in pharma to becoming the CEO of both a fast-growing life sciences consulting firm and TinySuperheroes, a nonprofit that empowers kids facing illness or disability through play. Together, they explore how early frontline roles shaped her commitment to psychological safety, why “moments that matter” are essential for building trust, and how compassionate policies like pet bereavement can transform workplace culture. Erika also reflects on grief, shame, and...
2025-11-1835 minMindful ManagementBuilding Healing-Centered Workplaces on a Shoestring BudgetRaleigh Barmer, COO and CFO of Kids in the Spotlight, shares how his lived experience of homelessness informs his approach to creating psychologically safe workplaces without expensive programs or consultants. In this conversation, he reveals the specific structure of community meetings that build transparency and accountability, walks through the three essential questions he uses in team check-ins to surface what really matters, and explains how nonprofit leaders can prioritize healing-centered culture even when operating on shoestring budgets. Raleigh also discusses why traditional C-suite training often misses what frontline teams actually need, how vulnerability builds trust faster than polish, and...
2025-11-0449 minMindful ManagementThe Cost of CaringIn this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo explores the hidden toll of caring professions, defining compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma. She introduces her concept that "you can only give what you're overflowing with" and presents a three-level self-care framework: daily care plans, trigger care plans, and crisis care plans. Shenandoah offers a practical tool listeners can use immediately—the three-question resilience check-in: "How am I feeling?", "What do I need?", and "Who can support me?" She emphasizes that addressing compassion fatigue isn't about lowering expectations but equipping people to sustain good performance, and challenges leaders to mo...
2025-10-2121 minMindful ManagementWhat's Strong in YouIn this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo challenges leaders to shift from asking "what's wrong with you?" to "what's strong in you?" She explains how trauma-informed leadership moves from deficit-based thinking to strength-based leadership, reframing behaviors as communication rather than problems. Shenandoah introduces the concept that "defiance is communication waiting to be understood" and shares examples of reframing: seeing "distracted" as creative, "pushes back" as courageous, and "negative" as critical thinking. She cites research showing that employees who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged and that leaders who focus on strengths...
2025-10-2116 minMindful ManagementStop Calling Your Workplace a Family"We're like a family here." It sounds warm and inclusive, but Shenandoah argues this phrase is actually toxic. Family language in the workplace leads to blurred boundaries, unclear roles, and unspoken expectations that people will sacrifice their wellbeing in the name of loyalty. What people actually need at work isn't family—it's safety.
The practical tool? Start your next meeting with a two-minute feelings check-in using a feelings wheel. Have everyone name one word for how they're feeling—no fixing, no explaining, just naming. This simple practice normalizes emotions and builds safety without blurring boundaries. Family at work...
2025-10-1417 minMindful ManagementPeople Don't Quit Jobs Over MoneyDo people really quit jobs over money? Shenandoah challenges the biggest myth in organizational leadership: that retention is a compensation problem. While fair pay matters, the research is clear—people quit bad cultures, not low salaries. Gallup found that teams in the bottom quartile of employee engagement experience 21-51% higher turnover than highly engaged teams.
The good news? You don't need a big budget to shift culture. Shenandoah shares a simple practice you can try this week: the values check-in. Ask your team one question—"What helps you feel valued at work?"—then listen without defending or explai...
2025-10-1415 minMindful ManagementIntro: Real Talk. Real Tools. Better Culture.Mindful Management is the podcast for leaders who know that retention is not about compensation, it is about culture. Hosted by trauma-informed leadership expert Shenandoah Chefalo, this show says what most organizations will not: toxic culture is costing you people, and the solution is within your reach.
In an era of shrinking budgets and scarce leadership support, Shen democratizes the tools leaders need to create healing-centered workplaces where people do not just survive, they stay, grow, and lead. Each episode blends practical teaching that translates trauma-informed concepts into actionable strategies with candid conversations from leaders driving real...
2025-10-1323 min
Mindful ManagementTiny Repairs, Big Results: Leading Through Micro Moments with Shenandoah ChefaloLeadership isn’t just about vision statements and strategic pivots, it’s lived out in the smallest, often overlooked moments of connection.In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo explores the power of “micro moments,” those brief, intentional interactions that can transform culture. Drawing on trauma-informed practice and her work with leaders across industries, Shen explains how these moments shape safety, trust, and engagement far more than formal policies ever could.What You’ll Learn:Why micro moments can have an outsized impact on culture and trustHow to use everyday interactions to strengthen relationsh...
2025-08-1416 min
Mindful ManagementTiny Repairs, Big Results: Leading Through Micro Moments with Shenandoah ChefaloLeadership isn’t just about vision statements and strategic pivots, it’s lived out in the smallest, often overlooked moments of connection.In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo explores the power of “micro moments,” those brief, intentional interactions that can transform culture. Drawing on trauma-informed practice and her work with leaders across industries, Shen explains how these moments shape safety, trust, and engagement far more than formal policies ever could.
What You’ll Learn:
Why micro moments can have an outsized impact on culture and trust
How to use everyday interactions to strength...
2025-08-1416 min
Mindful ManagementThe Retention Trap: How Investing in People Builds Resilient Companies with Mark PetersEmployee retention may keep people in their seats, but it doesn’t guarantee they’ll thrive or that your company will.In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms and author of The Retention Trap, to challenge traditional thinking around retention and explore the deeper value of intentional talent investment.What You’ll Learn:Why retention as a metric can lead to ineffective problem-solvingHow to shift from employee stabilization to aspiration-driven investmentThe importance of leaders acting as “first movers” in culture changeWhy responsibility equals power and...
2025-08-1139 min
Mindful ManagementThe Retention Trap: How Investing in People Builds Resilient Companies with Mark PetersEmployee retention may keep people in their seats, but it doesn’t guarantee they’ll thrive or that your company will.In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms and author of The Retention Trap, to challenge traditional thinking around retention and explore the deeper value of intentional talent investment.What You’ll Learn:
Why retention as a metric can lead to ineffective problem-solving
How to shift from employee stabilization to aspiration-driven investment
The importance of leaders acting as “first movers” in culture change
Why responsibility equals powe...
2025-08-1139 min
Mindful ManagementFrom a Garbage Bag Suitcase to Global Advocate: Reflections on The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Trauma with Shenandoah ChefaloWhile experiencing trauma is often completely out of our control, healing from it is a choice you can make. In the latest episode of Mindful Management, host and Founder & Lead Workforce Transformation Strategist at Chefalo Consulting, Shenandoah Chefalo shares her powerful, personal and inspiring story, highlighting why trauma-informed leadership isn't just a buzzword, but a transformative approach to organizational culture. What You'll Learn:
How unaddressed trauma and grief impact workplace culture, trust, and organizational effectiveness
Why creating trauma-informed workplaces need to go beyond policies to focus on human connection and safety
The connection between childhood experiences and adult w...
2025-07-3013 min
Mindful ManagementThe Art of Leading with Effective Communication and Emotional Safety with Steven GaffneyEvery authentic and effective leader knows the importance of understanding their team and creating a safe space for them to thrive.In this profound episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo joins leadership expert Steven Gaffney to explore the core of effective and strategic communication in the workplace.What You’ll Learn:
How to resolve conflicts and address unspoken issues
Why it is essential to challenge workplace assumptions and work with the curiosity mindset
How to keep the remote work environment effective
The power of “Daily Huddle” in driving team success.
The six essential types...
2025-07-2345 min
Mindful ManagementThe Strategies to Cure A Global Epidemic: Identifying, Acknowledging and Healing Burnout with Shenandoah ChefaloA silent epidemic is slowly (but surely) infecting the world: Burnout. So identifying, acknowledging and healing it is going to take some focused and disruptive thinking. Tune into the latest episode of Mindful Management, as host, Shenandoah Chefalo flies solo to unpack the key strategies, for leaders and professionals alike, to navigate burnout and enable healing at the systemic level. What You'll Learn:
How to identify true burnout through its three core components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished sense of accomplishment
Why rest must be normalized without guilt and how leaders can model healthy boundary-setting
The power of m...
2025-07-1621 min
Mindful ManagementHow Mindful Communication Can Save Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace with Chuck WisnerIn today’s day and age, auto-pilot like communication styles have taken over every inch of the office floor, leading to a massive disconnect, hindering employee well being in the long run. The solution? This episode of Mindful Management explores just that, as host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Chuck Wisner, a seasoned advisor and author of ‘The Art of Conscious Conversations,’ for a thought-provoking deep dive into the power of conscious conversations in organizational leadership. What You'll Learn:
How to create psychological safety for authentic dialogue in professional settings
Why storytelling shapes our communication patterns and how to become...
2025-07-0942 min
Mindful ManagementWhy “Love” Belongs in Your Leadership Playbook, The Workplace and Everywhere in Between with Kelly HallWhen you think of the workplace, what emotions come to mind? It’s probably a vast spectrum of everything from joy to frustration, but the word “love” hardly ever makes it to the list. This enlightening episode of Mindful Management is here to change our minds. In the latest conversation, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Kelly Hall, Founder of Live L.A.R.G.E LLC and author of "Love Works", to explore how love can be a powerful disruptor in workplace culture.What You'll Learn:
The enrollment-based leadership approach to empowering employees
The Three Pillars Framew...
2025-07-0247 min
Mindful ManagementThe Key Strategies That Make “The Good Stuff” Come Out In The Workplace with Rachael KellyIn the AI-driven, economically volatile world of today, one thing is clear - we are all, mostly, in a permanent fight-or-flight mode. And, a workplace cannot thrive in this state. It takes radical empathy, unending patience, and key strategies to reset organizational culture and, as a result, its people. In this thought-provoking episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Rachael Kelly, visionary HR leader and Founder & CEO, Lead Consultant at HiveSmart Consulting, to explore how leaders can build psychologically safe workplaces while driving results.What You'll Learn:
How to lead by prioritizing human connection over task completion
W...
2025-06-2537 min
Mindful ManagementThe Hidden Toxification of Workplace Culture and How to Prevent It with Mara KamatWhat’s the secret sauce to a happy workplace that stays happy? In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Mara Kamat, HR leader and founder of On The Mark Consulting, to explore just that. Together, they unpack the practical strategies to create resilient and collaborative workplace cultures, build trust, set healthy boundaries, and foster cross-functional teamwork that drives both wellness and productivity.What You'll Learn:
How to develop a problem-solving mindset rather than crisis thinking
Solving business challenges and building resilient themes through cross-functional collaboration
The framework for establishing healthy workplace boundaries th...
2025-06-1844 min
Mindful ManagementGym Memberships Don’t Fix Burnout, Real Wellness Does with Jasmin DennisA gym membership, beanbags and a well-stocked coffee machine hardly define employee wellness in the workplace. And, yet, they have become nearly synonymous with the phenomenon. In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Jasmin Dennis, founder and CEO of Jazzdhealth and Wellness, for a powerful discussion on transforming workplace wellness beyond traditional physical health programs.What You'll Learn:
How to implement wellness initiatives that go beyond surface-level programs like gym membership
The "WELLNESS" Framework for creating sustainable organizational health programs
Why compassionate leadership is essential for fostering genuine workplace wellness
How to identify and...
2025-06-1134 min
Mindful ManagementA Radical Approach to Breaking the Corporate Trauma Cycle with Mark DallimoreHealing isn’t a once in a lifetime experience; it’s a journey that deeply impacts the personal, professional and everything in between. In this transformative episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo explores the intersection of personal healing and professional growth with Mark Dallimore, well-being coach and Founder of The Buddha Spot. Having moved from being an advertising executive to a spiritual guide, Mark shares powerful insights on moving from overthinking to intuition, finding purpose in the workplace, and implementing practical healing practices for busy professionals.What You'll Learn:
How to recognize and address the difference between "soul...
2025-06-0437 min
Mindful ManagementThe Art of Workplace Empathy Katharine Manning's Guide to Trauma-Informed LeadershipWhat if your leadership edge isn't what you accomplish, but how deeply you see people? Today on Mindful Management, Katharine Manning reveals why the empathy skills she learned supporting trauma victims are exactly what every workplace needs. You'll hear how a simple five-minute conversation can transform relationships, why curiosity beats assumptions, and how taking care of yourself first actually helps you serve others better. Whether you're exhausted from carrying your team's emotional load or struggling with a culture of criticism and micromanagement, this episode offers a compassionate approach to creating workplaces where humanity and productivity go hand in hand....
2025-05-281h 13
Mindful ManagementThe Eight Elements of Wisdom: Dr. Laura Gabayan’s Guide to Better LeadershipWhat if your leadership edge isn’t what you know, but how wisely you lead? Today on Mindful Management, Dr. Laura Gabayan shares eight learnable traits that shape effective, people-first leadership. You’ll hear how these skills foster trust, connection, and thoughtful growth in today’s fast-paced workplace. Whether you're navigating burnout or rethinking your leadership approach, this episode offers a science-backed roadmap to leading with presence and purpose.What You'll Learn:
How to cultivate the eight elements of wisdom: resilience, kindness, positivity, spirituality, humility, tolerance, creativity, and curiosity
Why traditional medical training often overlooks essenti...
2025-05-2131 min
Mindful ManagementDigital Boundaries, Human Results: Colin Corby’s Practical Framework for Modern LeadersDigital wellness isn’t about abandoning technology; it’s about learning how to live well with it. Today on Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Colin Corby to explore how balance, intentional habits, and human-centered practices can reshape our relationship with tech, improving not just mental clarity, but workplace performance and interpersonal connection. As tech continues to blur the lines between work and life, finding this balance isn’t optional; it’s a leadership imperative.What You’ll Learn:
How to reframe digital detox from complete abstinence to sustainable technology use
Why physical movement and exercise a...
2025-05-1434 min
Mindful ManagementMaking the Workplace a Healing Center with Mark FeinbergWe live in an era where mental health is a top priority for everyone. And, a priority this important requires a complete shift in thinking - from reactive solutions to proactive innovations. In this thought provoking episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Mark Feinberg, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucero, to explore how organizations can create healing-centered workplaces through intentional leadership and emotional intelligence.What You’ll Learn:
How to balance individual and organizational responsibility in creating psychologically safe workplaces
Why regular check-ins and energy monitoring can transform workplace communication and support
The critical role of pr...
2025-05-0735 min
Mindful ManagementThe Importance of Rest in Trauma-Informed Practice with Candace WallaceIn this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Candace Wallace, founder of Seeds of Life Consulting and certified trauma-informed coach.What You’ll Learn
An in-depth understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of rest
How busyness can be a trauma response and the indicators of it
The seven domains of rest and how to apply them to daily life
Practical strategies for incorporating rest into daily routines
The connection between rest and organizational effectiveness
Creating workplace cultures that support rest and recovery
The ways in which financial trauma impacts one’s ability to rest
The imp...
2025-04-3034 min
Mindful ManagementArt as a Healing Tool: Creating Safe Spaces with Christy Turek RialsIn this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Christy Turek Rials, Director of Training and Outreach at A Window Between Worlds.Join them as they discuss:
Using art as a healing tool for trauma recovery
The intersection of creativity and psychological healing
Breaking down misconceptions about artistic ability
Creating accessible paths to healing
The impact of virtual platforms on therapy accessibility
Personal journey and lived experience in trauma work
Sustainability in healing professions
The importance of self-care and boundary setting
Christy Turek Rials has served as the Director of Training and Outreach...
2025-04-2336 min
Mindful ManagementCreating a Workplace That Restores Hope with Alexander KjerulfIn this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc.What You’ll Learn: The business case for happiness at work
How to move beyond “perks” to create genuine workplace satisfaction
The importance of results and relationships in workplace happiness
Ways to measure and track employee happiness
How to drive cultural transformation in organizations
Strategies to navigate the future of work and restore hope in the workplace
Alexander Kjerulf is the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. With a Master's Degree in Computer Science and decades of experie...
2025-04-1634 min
Mindful ManagementBreaking Through Burnout with Shauna MoranWorkplace stress costs an estimated $300B annually. The key to recovering these costs may lie in slowing down. In this illuminating episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Shauna Moran, an internationally recognized expert in workplace well-being, to explore the critical connection between burnout prevention and organizational success.What You’ll Learn:
How to distinguish between emotional intelligence and emotional maturity and why the latter is more important
What the three-pillar framework is and how it can be used to address workplace burnout
Why flexible work arrangements matter and how to implement them effectively
Practical st...
2025-04-0934 min
Mindful ManagementSuccession, Scarcity, and Rethinking Leadership Legacy with Danette Batiste of Healthy Heart NationResilience isn’t built during a crisis, it’s embedded in the culture long before it arrives. In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Danette Batiste, CEO of Healthy Heart Nation, to explore how human-centered leadership and intentional systems can transform organizational wellness.What You'll Learn:
Why succession planning should be a daily habit, not a crisis response
How to overcome the scarcity mindset that blocks knowledge-sharing and trust
What structured training really looks like—and why it leads to true autonomy
How to create authentic, lasting connections in remote and hybrid teams
...
2025-04-0233 min
Mindful ManagementTrust, CARE, and the Quiet Power of Thinking Twice with Andy Fry of Oracle ProjectsIn today’s workplace, trust isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. On this episode of Mindful Management, Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Oracle Projects Consultant and author Andy Fry to explore how trust can make or break organizational success.What You’ll Learn:
How to spot trust breakdowns by examining how you trust others, how they trust you, and how much you trust yourself
How to build authentic trust using the CARE framework: Credibility, Authenticity, Reliability, and Empathy
Why challenging assumptions (your own and others’) is key to deeper connection and better leadership
How to be authen...
2025-03-2637 min
Mindful Management“I Am Self-Ish”: Why Leaders Must Put Themselves First to Build Thriving Teams with William WrightToday on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with William Wright, founder of CORE Remastered, a transformative coaching firm focused on personal growth and professional leadership. Dive into an insightful conversation as they explore:
How the "I Am Self-Ish" mindset leads to stronger, healthier leadership
The Choice Audit framework for identifying decision-making patterns
Why understanding your energy levels and stress responses helps create safer workplaces
How leaders can shift from rescuers to supporters and why that creates better outcomes
Compassion and respect as foundational traits for leadership, starting with self
How healing y...
2025-03-1944 min
Mindful ManagementOut with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote TeamsToday on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Tom Hunt, founder and CEO of Fame, a company dedicated to starting and growing podcasts for B2B businesses. Dive into an insightful conversation as they explore:
The benefits and challenges of managing a fully remote team
Innovative approaches to building company culture remotely
Creating connections without cubicles
The importance of training managers for people-focused leadership
The balance between in-person and virtual collaboration
The crucial management skill of "perspectiving"
How to meddle strategically
Tom Hunt is the Founder and CEO of Fame, a com...
2025-03-1239 min
Mindful ManagementPerception is Projection: How Your Inner World Shapes Your Leadership with Rick ElyToday on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Rick Ely, CEO of C Suite Charters. What you will learn in this episode:
The power of personal transformation
The concept of "perception is projection"
The critical importance of identifying and living by your core values
The relationship between personal healing and professional success
The art of genuine curiosity and its role in both personal growth and effective leadership
The power of boundaries and their connection to personal values
The transformative practice of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth
Rick Ely is the CEO of...
2025-03-0558 min
Mindful ManagementWhy Your Wellness Program is Failing (And How to Actually Fix It) with Amber CarlsonToday on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Amber Carlson, President and CEO of Archway Learning Solutions.What you will learn in this episode:
Why healthy and happy employees perform better, uplift others, and stay longer with organizations
Amber’s TORCH framework
Practical strategies for developing genuine workplace connections
How leaders can break down organizational silos
The role of AI and technology in supporting wellness initiatives
How organizations can adapt to prioritize human-centered approaches
Practical first steps for leaders feeling overwhelmed by culture change
Amber Carlson is the President and CEO of Ar...
2025-02-2645 min
Mindful ManagementMeasuring Impact in Community Change with Ann PriceShenandoah Chefalo speaks with Ann Price, a community psychologist and president of Community Evaluation Solutions.Join them as they delve into a captivating discussion exploring a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including...
The journey from clinical psychology to community-level change
Keys to successful coalition building
Innovative approaches to data collection and evaluation
Creating inclusive community strategies
Managing complex stakeholder relationships
The role of trauma awareness in community work
The future of community psychology and evaluation
Ann Price began her career as a therapist working with adolescents before shifting her focus to prevention and systemic change. As...
2025-02-1940 min
Mindful ManagementCreating Anti-Oppressive Hiring Practices with Stephanie CastellanosIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Stephanie Castellanos, a trailblazer in diversifying the C-suite and fostering anti-oppressive cultures within organizations.Join them as they discuss:
Creating transparent and inclusive hiring processes
The role of emotional intelligence in recruitment
Addressing resistance to change in organizational culture
The importance of community partnerships
The future of DEI in the workplace
Practical strategies for both employers and job seekers
The impact of representation in education
Stephanie Castellanos is the founder of Uproot Talent and creator of Woke Shop. With over two decades...
2025-02-1250 min
Mindful ManagementCreating Inclusive Workplaces Through Data-Driven Solutions with Amy WaningerIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Amy Waninger, CEO of Lead at Any Level.Join them as they discuss:
The journey from IT professional to inclusion catalyst
Creating psychological safety in the workplace
Data-driven approaches to measuring inclusion
Essential skills for inclusive leadership
The future of inclusive workplaces
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Amy Waninger is an inclusion catalyst and top HR influencer who specializes in transforming highly technical employees into inclusive leaders. As CEO of Lead at Any Level, she helps companies promote from within while ensuring...
2025-02-0552 min
Mindful ManagementHow Self-Awareness Fuels Authentic Leadership with Andrea ButcherIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Andrea Butcher, co-founder of NextGen Talent.Join them as they discuss:
The importance of authentic leadership
Overcoming the pressure to conform to others' expectations
The integration of personal and professional growth
The power of vulnerability in leadership
Creating safe spaces for authentic expression
The future of leadership in a post-COVID world
The importance of helping others recognize their value
Andrea has extensive experience in executive coaching, team development, and succession planning. She is also the host of the “Being at Work” podc...
2025-01-2940 min
Mindful ManagementThe Neuroscience of Self-Awareness and Mental Health with Doug SmithIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Doug Smith of Doug Smith Performance. Join them as they discuss:
Doug’s life story
The psychological impact of trauma
The mental health repercussions of COVID-19
The value of trust in personal and work relationships
What modern leadership should look like
Doug Smith is the author of The Trauma Code and Thriving in Transition, and is a thought leader on the impact of workplace induced emotional trauma. He has developed a trauma management model called System438, which addresses trauma and maximizes human perform...
2025-01-2248 min
Mindful ManagementCompassionate Storytelling with Jennifer MossIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Jennifer Moss, Chief Creative Officer at JAR Audio. Join them as they discuss:
Storytelling that prioritizes empathy and understanding
Jennifer’s career path
The challenges and responsibilities of telling stories involving vulnerable populations
Creating a safe space for sharing stories
Jennifer Moss is the Chief Creative Officer at JAR Audio, a podcast production and marketing agency for some of the biggest brands, media networks, agencies and publishers in the world. She is also a lecturer at University of British Columbia School of Creat...
2025-01-1548 min
Mindful ManagementBridging Gaps with Storytelling with Tige CharityIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Tige Charity, the Chief Executive Officer at Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. (KITS )Join them as they discuss:
The critical need for trauma-informed approaches in social impact work
The power of storytelling as a healing tool
The ongoing journey of learning and adapting within work
Tige’s work with Kids in the Spotlight
Tige Charity is the Chief Executive Officer at Kids in the Spotlight, Inc., where she also holds the position of Executive Director. KITS is a nonprofit organization that hel...
2025-01-0846 min
Mindful ManagementBreaking Barriers Through Music with Saul PaulIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Saul Paul, a Grammy-nominated musician, corporate social responsibility consultant, and founder of Saul Paul Productions.Join them as they explore:
Saul's personal journey of transformation
The role of authenticity in leadership and personal growth
How music can transform corporate culture
Building inclusive and engaging workplace environments
The importance of legacy and purposeful living
Creating spaces for authentic self-expression in professional settings
Saul Paul is a distinguished Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant, Grammy-nominated musician, award-winning speaker, and author of "Be the Change: A Story...
2025-01-0250 min
Mindful ManagementAuthenticity as a Cornerstone of Leadership with Nate JorgensenIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Nate Jorgensen, Senior Director of Marketing at Miami University. Join them as they discuss:
Genuine connection in leadership and marketing
Embracing uncertainty and discomfort
The prevalence of jargon and buzzwords in the business world
Vulnerable communication
Nate Jorgensen is the Senior Director of Marketing at Miami University, a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, and one of the oldest public universities in the United States. At Miami, Nate leads creative services, marketing, and web marketing. Before this, he worked as Dir...
2024-12-1159 min
Mindful ManagementCreating a Trauma-Informed Correctional Environment with Nicolle Brooks WillisIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Nicolle Brooks Willis, Project Manager of the Employee Services Team at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.Join them as they discuss:
Implementing trauma-informed practices in correctional settings
Creating wellness spaces and supporting employee mental health
The power of community meetings and emotional intelligence
The journey from fixing to supporting
Policy changes through a trauma-informed lens
Personal growth and transformation
Building relationships in corrections
Nicolle Brooks Willis has carved out a distinctive career within the Ohio Department of...
2024-11-2759 min
Mindful ManagementChallenging Outdated Work Paradigms with Nancy Lyons of ClockworkIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Nancy Lyons, founder and CEO of Clockwork. Join them as they explore:
The future of work
Prioritizing empowerment and genuine connection over outdated practices
Transforming workplace culture
How true engagement goes beyond attendance
Intentionality and collaboration
Fostering a supportive and resilient workplace
Nancy Lyons is the Founder and CEO of Clockwork, an experience design and technology consultancy that solves complex problems for the enterprise. They build enterprise websites, software platforms, and mobile applications that help businesses solve sizeable problems. Nancy is also the...
2024-11-1344 min
Mindful ManagementUnderstanding Financial Trauma with Dara Duguay of Credit Builders AllianceIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Dara Duguay, the CEO at Credit Builders Alliance. Join them as they discuss:
Financial trauma and equity
Dara’s journey
Improving financial literacy, especially for marginalized communities
Being "credit invisible"
Innovative initiatives like including rent payments in credit reporting
Accessing financial resources
Overcoming financial stigma
Dara Duguay is the CEO at Credit Builders Alliance (CBA), a national nonprofit network dedicated to building the capacity of a diverse and growing network of hundreds of nonprofits across the country. CBA was created by an...
2024-10-3036 min
Mindful ManagementCreating a Trauma-Informed Workplace with Paul McFadden of Zero Point Leadership, Inc.In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Paul McFadden, CEO of Zero Point Leadership, Inc. Join them as they discuss:
Creating a trauma-informed work environment
Psychological safety in teams
The power of intentional rituals for personal growth
Pursuing your true purpose
Generational trauma
The future of work
Paul is CEO and CLO at Zero Point Leadership, Inc., a globally recognized science-based leadership learning and development organization. They provide customized science-based coaching, training and development programs tailored for the individual leader, teams and all levels of "human systems" with...
2024-10-1644 min
Mindful ManagementOvercoming Resistance to Trauma-Informed Practices with Khiela HolmesIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Khiela Holmes, a clinical psychologist and the founder of Birthing The Gifts. Join them as they discuss:
The transformative power of trauma-informed care
Khiela’s journey
Practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed practices
The importance of community collaboration
Ongoing learning
Khiela’s nonprofit, Birthing The Gifts
Khiela Holmes is a Clinical Psychologist at Shalom Wellness Services, who provide holistic approach to wellness that revitalizes body, soul and spirit. She is also the founder of Birthing The Gifts, a faith-based mental health organization that provide...
2024-10-0244 min
Mindful ManagementTackling Social Drivers of Health with Barbara Petee of The Root Cause CoalitionIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Barbara Petee, President of The Root Cause Coalition. Join them as they discuss:
Social drivers of health
Hunger as a health issue
Food insecurity
Finding a better healthcare delivery model
Creating positive change
Barbara Petee has served as the inaugural President of The Root Cause Coalition since its founding in 2015. Drawing from more than 38 years of experience in healthcare communications and government relations, she leads the Coalition's efforts to unite cross-sector organizations under the common goal of achieving health equity. Before working at...
2024-09-1858 min
Mindful ManagementThe Power of Vulnerability in Leadership with Rob Shaner of LIFTIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Rob Shaner, the Vice President of Talent, Education, & Workforce Development at LIFT. Join them as they discuss:
Creating a trauma-informed work environment
The power of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership
The need for leaders to do inner work
Normalizing conversations about mental health
Lessons for personal growth
Rob Shaner is the Vice President of Talent, Education, & Workforce Development at LIFT, a Detroit-based public-private partnership designed to help develop and deploy advanced lightweight metal manufacturing technologies, and implement education and training programs to be...
2024-09-0451 min
Mindful ManagementTransforming Child Welfare: A Conversation with Dr Amelia Franck Meyer of AliaIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Dr Amelia Franck Meyer, the founder and CEO of Alia. Join them as they discuss:
The transformation of the child welfare system
The importance of organizational well-being
The "10 of 10 for Kids" initiative
Belonging and connection within organizations
Challenges leaders face
The ongoing work needed for positive change
Dr Amelia Franck Meyer is the founder and CEO of Alia, who provide innovations for people and systems impacted by childhood trauma. Alia engages in thought leadership and deep-dive systemic interventions, training, consultation, demonstration projects, an...
2024-08-2156 min
Mindful ManagementBuilding Resilient and Inclusive Communities: A Conversation with Sanghoon Yoo of The Faithful CityIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Dr Sanghoon Yoo of The Faithful City. Join they as they discuss:
The importance of trauma-informed care in faith communities
Building resilient, inclusive communities
The need for servant leadership
The benefits of being patient in personal growth and healing
Valuing presence and process over performance and productivity
Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo is the founder of The Faithful City (TFC), and has led ministries and social services at Arizona State University and the Phoenix metropolitan area for over two decades. He holds a Ma...
2024-08-0741 min
Mindful ManagementImplementing Trauma-Informed Care: Strategies for Success with Chuck Price of Blue Collar ConsultingIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Chuck Price, owner and CEO of Blue Collar Consulting. Join them as they discuss:
Insights into implementing and sustaining trauma-informed care in organizations
The challenges of change
Fostering leadership and wellbeing
Misconceptions about trauma-informed care
The importance of involving partners and systems in the process
Practical steps for creating lasting change
Chuck Price has over three decades of service in various roles within the realm of government Health and Human Service agencies. He is the owner and CEO of Blue Collar Consulting, wh...
2024-07-2454 min
Mindful ManagementTrauma-Informed Practices: Building Safe Relationships and Promoting Accountability with Becca Choi of Chefalo ConsultingIn this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Becca Choi, the Operations and Content Director at Chefalo Consulting.Join them as they discuss:
The benefits and challenges of implementing trauma-informed practices
The future of trauma-informed practices
Creating safe and supportive environments
Fostering positive organizational culture
Community development
Becca is the Operations and Content Director at Chefalo Consulting, who empower people and organizations to build trauma-informed frameworks to bring out the best in people. She is also a content writer, having collaborated with over 250 clients on topics ranging from audio engineering a...
2024-07-1042 min
Mindful ManagementTrailerWelcome to Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, where we share knowledge, stories, and resources about organizational wellness to help you foster a healthy and successful workplace culture. With your host, Shenandoah Chefalo, we speak with thought leaders in the field about how to build a healing-centered workforce through trauma-informed approaches. Podcast Show Resources:Garbage Bag Suitcase by Shenandoah ChefaloMindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2024-07-0901 min
Leaders In The SpotlightEp01 Raleigh Barmer Leadership InterviewLeadership Reality podcast is tailored for C-Suite executives, delving into the diverse experiences of leadership, its triumphs and trials to motivate and empower both emerging and seasoned leaders.
Hosted by Tige Charity, author of Not Your 9-to-5 Girl, a social entrepreneur, storyteller and impact junkie.
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2024-06-0127 min
Community PossibilitiesTransforming Lives and Communities: Shen Chefalo on Trauma-Informed Change and Foster Care ReformSend us a textShen Chefalo's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of healing. Our conversation highlights the profound impact how our own lives can lead us in unexpected places. We delve into the heart of what it means to create trauma-informed communities, addressing root causes in health and social challenges, and the power dynamics within organizational environments, offering a fresh perspective on cultivating empathy and fostering supportive workplace relationships. Shen guides us through the intricacies of building trauma-informed organizations, conflict resolution, and the foundational importance of establishing safety. We also dare...
2024-01-3156 min
Root of the IssueNavigating Through Trauma with Shenandoah ChefaloThis week on Root of the Issue our host Barbara Petee is joined by Shenandoah Chefalo, a certified coach and member of the Foster Leaders Movement, as well as president and owner of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma Informed Specialists that helps private government and public organizations implement sustainable trauma informed strategies. In their conversation, Shenandoah shares the compelling story of her childhood in the foster care system and how her experiences, and the role models she met along the way, shaped her into who she is today. When asked what she would like to leave the audience, Shenandoah shared this co...
2023-02-1346 min
Resilient Voices & Beyond"It's inside-out work."In this episode, I had a great conversation with Shenandoah Chefalo. She is an advocate, mentor, author, Trauma-Informed Specialist, and more. Tune in to hear more about Shenandoah and our deep conversation surrounding multiple child welfare-centered topics.
2022-11-221h 08
Less Stress In LifeEP 35: A Survivors Guide to HealingOur mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.Our guest is Shenandoah Chefalo. Shenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University (holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science), a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U, a Certified Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, a member of the National Speakers Association, and author of Garbage Bag Suitcase the true story of her dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful...
2022-08-2430 min
Fostering ChangeFostering Change | Shenandoah ChefaloIn this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Shenandoah Chefalo,Owner/President of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma-Informed Specialist.Shebabdoah is a former foster kid, Author of Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir and owner of Chefalo Consulting. They talk about Looking at the whole person and whole system transformation to create systems of healing. Story Key Notes:🖐️ Understanding the impact of trauma on people and the impact of trauma on organizations.🖐️ That when we look at systems designed to help, we often focus on those they serve.🖐️ Thinking about int...
2022-06-2131 min
The Heal Thrive Dream PodcastHeal Thrive Dream Guest: Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo, is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and trauma-informed coach and consultant who penned the book, “Garbage Bag Suitcase” about her young life in the foster care system. Shenandoah experienced a dysfunctional childhood with neglectful, drug and alcohol-addicted parents. This eventually landed her in the foster system where she endured numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. After some research, she discovered that there were nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system each day in the United States. Out of those children, nearly 61% would age out...
2022-05-1055 min
Stable Moments PodcastGarbage Bag Suitcase Part 2 with Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, a Certified Coach, and a member of the Foster Leaders Movement. She is a sought after speaker on topics surrounding youth in foster care and the science and impact of trauma and resilience on various social issues; She is also the President and Owner of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma-Informed Specialist that helps private, governmental, and public organizations implement sustainable trauma-informed strategies that are focused on learning new skills as well as organizational culture changes and shifts. She h...
2022-04-2748 min
Stable Moments PodcastGarbage Bag Suitcase Part 1 with Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, a Certified Coach, and a member of the Foster Leaders Movement. She is a sought after speaker on topics surrounding youth in foster care and the science and impact of trauma and resilience on various social issues; She is also the President and Owner of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma-Informed Specialist that helps private, governmental, and public organizations implement sustainable trauma-informed strategies that are focused on learning new skills as well as organizational culture changes and shifts. She h...
2022-04-1355 min
Wellbeing & Career World Podcast.Healing through Trauma with award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and trauma-informed coach and consultant who penned the book, “Garbage Bag Suitcase” Shenandoah Chefalo“Welcome to the Wellbeing and Career World Podcast, I am delighted to be chatting to a woman Plagued and embarrassed by her name (a humiliation enhanced by a nomadic childhood that made it impossible to build lasting relationships), Shenandoah Chefalo developed a tough skin at an early age. Along the way, she learned to deal with disappointment, push through discomfort, overcome adversity, and accurately gauge people, qualities that have helped her to succeed.
After spending nearly 20 years as a Law Office Administrator, Shenandoah became unsettled by the ever-revolving door of the criminal justice system and set out to...
2022-04-031h 09
Foster Care: An Unparalleled JourneyHow to Overcome Trauma Using the Little Things with Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U, and a member of the Foster Leaders Movement. She is a sought after speaker on topics surrounding youth in foster care and the science and impact of trauma and resilience on various social issues; and a trainer/consultant that helps private, governmental and public organizations implement sustainable trauma informed strategies that are focused on learning new skills as well as organizational culture changes and shifts. She has been featured a...
2021-09-071h 11
Thomas, Life & CoffeeShenandoah Chefalo Story: Orphaned to Overcomer - Changing The SystemA survivor and alumni of the foster care system, Shenandoah Chefalo is also the co-founder of the #4600andCounting, a grass-roots movement to bring awareness and change to the missing youth of foster care. She is also a faculty member and trainer at The Center for Trauma Resilient Communities a new initiative by the Crossnore School and Children’s Home to help organization translate the science of trauma and adversity. In additional to her multiple award winning book, Garbage Bag Suitcase, she also wrote an e-book entitled Setting Your Vision and Defining Your Goals, and is also working on h...
2021-05-211h 07
The Healing Place PodcastSpecial Edition: #PandemicSelfCare with Shenandoah Chefalo
Please join me as I welcome Shenandoah Chefalo back to the show for a special pandemic self-care discussion!
You can find an information-packed collection of #PandemicSelfCare interviews on the podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHealingPlacePodcast/
Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also watch our insightful interview on YouTube.
Learn more about Shen and her mission at:
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2020-05-2730 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyIGNITING COURAGE Podcast Episode 76: Shenandoah Chefalo, Courageous Builder of ResilienceFabulous interview with coach, speaker, author, hiker and trauma survivor about courage and resilience and all the hard work that's required to get there! Amazing insights into courage and how to build resilience. To get her award winning book, Garbage Bag Suitcase, go to https://www.garbagebagsuitcase.com/Find Shenandoah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shenandoah.chefaloOr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbagebagsuitcase/Igniting courage podcast with motivational speaker/ best-selling author Anne Bonney is the place you go for a boost of courage, either to make a huge cha...
2020-04-2040 min
Fostering ChangeEpisode 30: Shenandoah Chefalo, Author of "Garbage Bag Suitcase"In this episode, Rob and Dana welcome author and foster care advocate Shenandoah Chefalo. Shen talks about the process of writing her book “Garbage Bag Suitcase” and how she was able to open up about her childhood spent in foster care. She also talks about the fact that approximately 4,600 children go missing from foster care every year and for the most part, nobody tries to find them. 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube!Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation:👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acas...
2020-03-0332 minThe Healing Place PodcastShenandoah Chefalo – Garbage Bag SuitcaseWhat a delightful conversation I engaged in with the passionate and compassionate Shenandoah Chefalo, author of Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir and faculty member of The Center for Trauma Resilient Communities. We dove into the depths of:
the healing work of Crossnore and The Center for Trauma Resilient Communities
growing up in the foster care system
trauma-brain
3 proven resilience-building factors
compassion approaches
and why we dislike tomatoes!
Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and more, or directly on my we...
2019-11-2255 min
Fostering Voices PodcastReaders Are LeadersThis week's episode is dedicated to the books we've read this year. We made goals to read more books this year, and we did! Jihae has a goal of 19 for 2019, and Chris has already surpassed that, and Jihae just has 1 more to go. We apologize in advance for the audio issues. Not sure what happened, but it doesn't sound great, and we are sorry about that! 74 episodes in and we still aren't audio/technical wizards. We are actually replacing the original audio file, so if you listened to it before Friday the 8th of November, then you...
2019-11-0218 minFostering Voices PodcastReaders Are LeadersThis week's episode is dedicated to the books we've read this year. We made goals to read more books this year, and we did! Jihae has a goal of 19 for 2019, and Chris has already surpassed that, and Jihae just has 1 more to go. We apologize in advance for the audio issues. Not sure what happened, but it doesn't sound great, and we are sorry about that! 74 episodes in and we still aren't audio/technical wizards. We are actually replacing the original audio file, so if you listened to it before Friday the 8th of November, then you...
2019-11-0218 min
Dare to be Authentic PodcastIt is Possible to Overcome and Heal at Any Age with Shenandoah ChefaloJoin me with guest Shenandoah Chefalo as she talks about fostering an understanding of trauma and resilience so we can move toward healing and positive growth. Shenandoah is author of three books including her award winning, Garbage Bag Suitcase. She is also a survivor and alumni of the foster care system and co-founder of the #4600andCounting, a grass-roots movement to bring awareness and change to the missing youth of foster care. Shenandoah's website: www.crossnore.org/center-for-trauma-resilient-communities/ Buy her book: http://www.garbagebagsuticase.com/
2019-10-3130 minFostering Voices PodcastGarbage Bag SuitcasesThis is the last episode of Season 3! We do a brief book review on 'Garbage Bag Suitcase' by Shenandoah Chefalo. It's a memoir of Shenandoah's life - filled with difficult years with her mother and a man she thought was her father, and difficult years in foster care, and aging out of the system. This book is Heavy, and made Jihae feel a bit depressed for a day or two. BUT, it's not all depressing. Shenandoah shares her thoughts on how to improve the lives of kids in care, and they include boarding schools (like t...
2019-06-0127 minFostering Voices PodcastGarbage Bag SuitcasesThis is the last episode of Season 3! We do a brief book review on 'Garbage Bag Suitcase' by Shenandoah Chefalo. It's a memoir of Shenandoah's life - filled with difficult years with her mother and a man she thought was her father, and difficult years in foster care, and aging out of the system. This book is Heavy, and made Jihae feel a bit depressed for a day or two. BUT, it's not all depressing. Shenandoah shares her thoughts on how to improve the lives of kids in care, and they include boarding schools (like t...
2019-06-0127 min
America's 1st and Only Prisoner Hosted PodcastHost Dante Cottingham Interviews Shenandoah Chefalo Author, from behind Prison walls. Incarceration, Addiction and Homelessness. What they have to do with foster care, and how we can change outcomes?
In the United States we incarcerate 1.6 million people. From that, over 1.2 million are believed to be former foster youth. That is around 70-75% of all incarcerated individuals have spent time in foster care. When we look at the overall outcomes of the child welfare system, it becomes increasingly clear that it remains at the heart of many social issues and concerns in our Nation.
Across the country, local, state and federal governments are spending billions of dollars on incarcerations, addiction and homelessness...
2018-10-1319 min
Explore The Unforgettable Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir by Shenandoah ChefaloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/324285to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir
Author: Shenandoah Chefalo
Narrator: Coleen Marlo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Shenandoah Chefalo is on a wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents. She endures numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. Finally at the age of thirteen, Shen had had enough. After being abandoned by her mother for months at...
2018-01-305h 41
Get Lost In An Spellbinding Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Garbage Bag Suitcase by Shenandoah ChefaloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/88240to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Garbage Bag Suitcase
Author: Shenandoah Chefalo
Narrator: Coleen Marlo
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 01-30-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 119 ratings
Genres: Activists
Publisher's Summary:
Shenandoah Chefalo is on a wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug- and alcohol-addicted parents. She endures numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. Finally at the age of 13, Shen had had enough. After being abandoned by her mother for months at her grandmother's retirement...
2018-01-305h 41
**The Perils Of Our Broken Foster Care SystemMost people are familiar with the horror stories associated with our foster care system. Our guest for this program, Ms. Shenandoah Chefalo, is a product of the foster care system that managed to overcome the failures of the system. She overcame the odds and became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. She is also a successful mother, businesswoman, and author. During this program Ms. Chefalo shares with our audience her grass-roots solutions on how to revamp the foster care system, a system which now contributres to a variety of social issue...
2017-12-2156 min
James Miller Lifeology RadioJames Miller | Lifeology - Your environment does not define you: Guest - Shenandoah ChefaloJames Miller | Lifeology - Your environment does not define you: Guest - Shenandoah Chefalo
2017-01-1625 min
I Want To KnowIWTK Shenandoah Chefalo: Garbage Bag SuitcaseIn this episode of I Want To Know we welcome in author and survivor of the foster care system Shenandoah Chefalo. In her new book Garbage Bag Suitcase, she talks about her life growing up with extremely abusive parents, finding her way into the foster care system, how she made it out and became successful and so much more. On the show we discuss reliving the trauma by writing this book, her problems with therapy, suicide and other aspects of her life. We also get in to the foster care system, what the main problems are, what she thinks can...
2016-08-1048 min
#103 GARBAGE BAG SUITCASE: A MEMOIR by Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo spent nearly 20 years in Law Office Administration before deciding it was time for a change. I went back to school, became a Life Coach, and then decided it was time to share a secret that I had been carrying around for decades.
So I set out to write a book, Garbage Bag Suitcase, and began transitioning and working on advocacy for foster children. I have attached my press release for your information (Additionally May is National Foster Care Awareness Month) Now, I enjoy traveling the globe to talk about the crisis that is the foster care system, offering gr...
2016-06-0400 min#103 GARBAGE BAG SUITCASE: A MEMOIR by Shenandoah ChefaloShenandoah Chefalo spent nearly 20 years in Law Office Administration before deciding it was time for a change. I went back to school, became a Life Coach, and then decided it was time to share a secret that I had been carrying around for decades.
So I set out to write a book, Garbage Bag Suitcase, and began transitioning and working on advocacy for foster children. I have attached my press release for your information (Additionally May is National Foster Care Awareness Month) Now, I enjoy traveling the globe to talk about the crisis that is the foster care system, offering gr...
2016-06-0400 min
We Choose Respect PodcastWe Choose Respect ParentCast Starring Shenandoah Chefalo & JessLeeShenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University (holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science), a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U, a Certified Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, a member of the National Speakers Association, and volunteers with several organizations locally, nationally and internationally. Locally she is also much sought after for her advice and understanding of Social Media Marketing. Shenandoah Chefalo is also the author of an e-book entitled Setting Your Vision and Defining Your Goals, and is currently working on another book called Hiking for Stillness. After spending...
2016-05-2347 min
BITEradio.meGarbage Bag Suitcase: A MEMOIR (foster care awareness) with Shenandoah ChefaloGarbage Bag Suitcase: A MEMOIR (foster care awareness) with Shenandoah Chefalo Shenandoah's dreams for a stable childhood were shattered: the money she earned working at the local grocery store was taken by her foster parents to "cover her expenses." When she was in the hospital for three weeks due to serious injuries from a car accident, no one came to visit her. She realized she was more alone than before. Despite her heartbreaking circumstances, Shenandoah overcame adversities and became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. Despite becoming a successful businesswoman...
2016-04-271h 00