Episode 206: All of the Things to be Thankful for
In this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Makayla is joined by special guest, Gabriella Reece.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the season of thankfulness, Makayla and Gabriella discuss all of the things they are thankful for within their own lives.
The pair also dive into the tendency we have to spiral into a state of mind where thankfulness seems out of reach.
Listen as their conversation unfolds into a beautiful realization that even the worst of times often hold something to be grateful for – even if we don’t see it right away.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Makayla Wheeldon is the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at The SPARK Initiative, where she works to expand the organization’s reach through creative content, strategic outreach, and community engagement. She holds a degree in Communications and Psychology from the University of Central Florida and spent three years teaching Kindergarten and 1st Grade for Hillsborough County Public Schools — an experience that deepened her understanding of students’ diverse needs and inspired her to pursue broader impact beyond the classroom. Makayla is passionate about empowering youth to regulate their emotions through the understanding that feelings are not permanent. In her role at Spark, she leads efforts to strengthen brand visibility, build meaningful partnerships, and represent the organization across the mental health and education sectors — ensuring the message of innate resilience resonates with as many people as possible.