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Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, reflect on history, and honor the ongoing journey toward justice and equality. As we commemorate this meaningful holiday, we’re honored to feature insights…
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative, and Regina White and Brandie Dudley, the leadership team at Mpowerd– a nonprofit dedicated…
June is a month rich with meaning, offering us a chance to reflect on the many ways our communities grow stronger through connection, healing, and inclusion. From celebrating Pride Month…
Welcome, Sarah Winograd and Halle, with Together with Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the trauma of family separation due to poverty. Through their three programs: Together with Families…
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Mental Health Program Coordinator Lesleigh Sanders discuss Mental Health Awareness Month. Show…
Each May, communities across the nation observe Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect, educate, and advocate. First celebrated in 1949, this observance serves to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and…
Throughout April, we joined communities across the nation in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and strengthen our collective commitment to supporting children and families. We serve…
In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Lisa King. Lisa is a school counselor as well as an author, mom, and national presenter for both…
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Kaitlyn Ball, and Mental Health Coordinator, Lesleigh Sanders. This…
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Founder of MentalFit, Derrick McElroy.…