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Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP6
In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Becky Sayler, Post 2 Board Member for Cobb County School District, for a thoughtful conversation on education, community, and what it takes…
Read MoreMore Than a Match: AYTEF’s Holistic Approach to Support Atlanta’s Youth and Families
In the world of youth sports, it is easy to focus solely on the scoreboard. But for the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF), the true “win” happens when…
Read MoreRestoring Dignity, Reclaiming Peace: Inside the Mission of Loving Arms
Healing is rarely a solo journey, yet the path of a cancer diagnosis can often feel incredibly isolating. From the physical changes that challenge our identity to the logistical hurdles…
Read MoreReflect, Recharge, and Rise: A Year-End Mental Wellness Recap
As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months. This period of reflection isn’t just for reviewing achievements or setting new…
Read MoreIrene Barton of Cobb Collaborative featured on “Inside the District with D2 Commissioner Erick Allen”
Georgia Reads & Cobb Collaborative: Get Georgia Reading Campaign 2025
Mind Your Mind Speaks: S5 EP19
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Julia, owner of The Bookworm Bookstore in Powder Springs and creator of…
Read MoreRecapping Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
As the calendar turns, September’s focus on Suicide Prevention Month may conclude, but the work—and the hope—continues. This past month, our community came together with incredible energy, compassion, and dedication…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks S5EP18
In this episode, Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative, is joined by Kimberly Henghold, Director of Community Relations with the Office of External Affairs at Kennesaw State University. Kim…
Read MoreIt’s Okay to Not be Okay: How We All Have a Role to Play this Suicide Prevention Month
*Disclaimer: This blog post will cover the heavy topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is out there. Call, text, or chat 988. Did you…
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