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  • Episode 12 We Can Celebrate: We the Family Community

    Episode 12 We Can Celebrate: We the Family Community
    Dec 20 2021
    After a year of working together, exploring, sharing, and curating stories, the We the Family community came together to celebrate their accomplishments. Join us to celebrate with our creative partners, Journeyman Ink and spoken word poet Micah Wilson.
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    34 Min.
  • Episode 11 We Can Co-Design: Birgit Scott, Literacy Achieves

    Episode 11 We Can Co-Design: Birgit Scott, Literacy Achieves
    Dec 15 2021
    Co-design is often a term that is shied away from by many organizations. Literacy Achieves, in Dallas, Texas, has mastered the art of inclusion by listening to the needs of their families and incorporating their ideas into the learning process. Birgit Scott shares the organizational perspective of Family Service Learning and why co-design is important to community success.
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    22 Min.
  • Episode 10 We Can Create: Elizabeth Salvador and Lucero Ortega

    Episode 10 We Can Create: Elizabeth Salvador and Lucero Ortega
    Dec 13 2021
    We often perceive that parents stop being involved in their children's education once they hit middle or high school. Learn how these two incredible moms changed that narrative and created Padres Unidos to support high school parents and students. 
     
    Padres Unidos became a gathering place for families to offer mutual support and ensure Latinx representation in Richardson ISD.
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    23 Min.
  • Episode 9 We Can Protect: Isabel Martinez

    Episode 9 We Can Protect: Isabel Martinez
    Dec 6 2021
    Climate change can feel like a pretty overwhelming issue to tackle. Being environmentally conscious brings to mind Teslas, solar panels, and expensive items—for those who can afford them.  Learn how this mom is protecting the environment without all the expensive trends and starting right at home with her children.
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    7 Min.
  • Episode 8 We Believe in Equity: Marlene Gutierrez 

    Episode 8 We Believe in Equity: Marlene Gutierrez 
    Nov 29 2021
    Organizing and advocacy in communities can lead to changes and bring forth solutions for disenfranchised community members. Marlene reflects on her own experience, finding her power and shares how it contributed to the health and economic stability of millions in Washington, DC.
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    16 Min.
  • Episode 7 We Can Lead: Nelly Limon

    Episode 7 We Can Lead: Nelly Limon
    Nov 22 2021
    Nothing about us without us. In this episode, Nelly shares with us the importance of leading a local organization and how leadership skills create communities of solutions and leaders.
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    24 Min.
  • Episode 6 We Care: Patricia Hernandez and Floriberta Ramerez

    Episode 6 We Care: Patricia Hernandez and Floriberta Ramerez
    Nov 17 2021
    All learning starts at home. In this episode, Patricia and Floriberta share their learning journey as students and as mothers; they explore how their leadership skills focused not only on personal growth but also on protecting and caring for their community.
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    8 Min.
  • Episode 5 We Can…Together: Sharon Darling and Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith

    Episode 5 We Can…Together: Sharon Darling and Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith
    Nov 15 2021
    What is Family Service Learning? How does it fit in with educational achievement? How will Family Service Learning continue through new leadership? This episode expands on the creation of Family Service Learning by the founder of National Center for Families Learning and how the new president will continue this tradition of co-design and cohesive community solutions.
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    34 Min.