New SPARK Intern Andres Medina Dropping Truth Bombs

New SPARK Intern Andres Medina Dropping Truth Bombs

In this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Stephanie and SPARK Intern, Andres Medina, discuss the most impactful parts of recent SPARK facilitator training and reflect on their most meaningful moments. Andres hopes to use his time with the SPARK Initiative to...
Ending the Cycle of Burnout -by Macy Hembd

Ending the Cycle of Burnout -by Macy Hembd

Some of the best advice I have received from my Midwestern grandfather is to “stop burning the candle at both ends.” When I think about what burnout looks and feels like to me, it feels like that candle is about to run out of wax between the flames. Although I...
Brooke’s Broken Heart Breaks Silence

Brooke’s Broken Heart Breaks Silence

This week’s episode of the Find your Spark podcast is more like an open letter to those close to the SPARK family and those who are challenged to do the work of creating a better place for all of humanity. With humility and vulnerability, Brooke opens up about a...
Welcoming SPARK’s Newest Team Members!

Welcoming SPARK’s Newest Team Members!

In this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Nicole introduces The SPARK Initiative’s 2 new employees, Mari and Chad. Mari is our new Research and Development Coordinator, and Chad is our Executive Assistant. Since their first day, they have been pretty busy...
Remembering Our Own Mental Health

Remembering Our Own Mental Health

In this episode, Stephanie opens up about a recent low state of mind she had been in. She recalls the moments that she started to realize her own mental health was just as important as those around her that she helps on a daily basis. She shares how she knew something...