Explore every episode of the podcast Lotus Village Voices - The Official Podcast of Lotus House Women's Shelter
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| 23 - Hispanic Heritage Month | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:16:36 | |
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special episode of Lotus Village Voices features two inspiring Latina alumni who share their personal experiences as well as what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. Please note: Around 3:15, you may hear some thunder in the background, but don’t worry—it only adds to the atmosphere of this heartfelt conversation. Tune in now to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! | |||
| 22 - Back to School 2024 | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:09:44 | |
The kids are back in school—some excited, some not so much. Tune in to hear what they’re most excited about for the upcoming school year. Plus, we have a special guest host, our very own Lotus House alumna Sky'Lynn, who is heading into the 10th grade this year! | |||
| 21 - Lotus in the Neighborhood | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:12:53 | |
In this episode, our hosts hit the streets during our latest community drive to connect with the vibrant Overtown community. Since 2020, Lotus House has been dedicated to hosting community drives, and this month, we took the opportunity to interview local residents. Tune in as we hear firsthand from community members about their experiences, thoughts on the drive, and ideas on how we can better support Overtown. | |||
| 20 - LGBTQ+ Pride Month - with Grecia Smith (Counselor and Rainbow Lotus Coordinator) | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:18:45 | |
In this special episode of Lotus Village Voices, we celebrate Pride Month with Grecia, a dedicated counselor at Lotus House. Grecia shares her insights on the importance of Pride Month and the ways we can all support the LGBTQ+ community. We dive into the importance of understanding LGBTQ+ issues, fostering inclusive environments, and advocating for equal rights. We're also excited to introduce our new host, Salleth, an alumna of Lotus House and a passionate LGBTQ+ ally. | |||
| 19 - Happy Mother's Day | 15 May 2024 | 00:06:54 | |
Join us for heartwarming interviews as the little ones at Lotus House share their adorable tributes to the amazing mothers who nurture them. Grab some tissues and prepare for a dose of sweetness as we celebrate the extraordinary bond between mothers and their children. Happy Mother's Day! | |||
| 18 - National Volunteer Month - with Men in Pink | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:18:56 | |
As National Volunteer Month draws to a close, we're taking a moment to express our gratitude for the dedicated volunteers who tirelessly support the women, children, and staff at the shelter. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization, and we couldn't do what we do without them. Joining us on the podcast are the incredible founders of Men in Pink, Daniel Ramos and Christoph Babka, who bring their strength and compassion to the shelter each month. From organizing and cleaning around the building to sorting donations, serving meals, and hosting fun activities with the kids, their impact is truly immeasurable. Tune in as they share their inspiring stories of why they volunteer and recount their favorite moments spent making a difference in the lives of others | |||
| 17 - Lotus House Celebrates Black History Month | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:11:15 | |
Before the month ends, we're taking a moment to honor and celebrate the incredible legacy of Black history in America. Join us on the podcast as we shine a light on the often overlooked heroes and heroines who've made remarkable contributions to this country, and continue to inspire us all. Plus, our very own kid host, Aysha, is back! | |||
| 16 - 2023 Recap! | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:08:41 | |
Cheers to 2024! 🎉 Join us in recapping the incredible milestones we achieved in 2023. Our very own alumni, Aysha (a 7th grader!), takes the hosting reins for this special episode. Don't miss a moment – stay tuned to unveil exciting details about our upcoming Children's Village development project. | |||
| 15 - Thanksgiving Special | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:05:04 | |
Join us for a very heartwarming Thanksgiving special. In the spirit of gratitude, we sit down with the incredible women and children who call Lotus House home, as they generously share what they are thankful for this season. Host: Jatericka Lamons | |||
| 14 - LGBTQ Pride Month - with Special Guest Jessica Lam | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
We're back with a very special episode honoring Pride Month, featuring special guest Jessica Lam, an advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community. Jessica shares her story as a trans woman coming out in the 90s, LGBTQ awareness and how we can come together to understand one another. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jatericka Lamons | |||
| 13 - Women's History Month - with Executive Director Isabella Dell'Oca | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:15:09 | |
In honor of Women's History Month, we interviewed Isabella Dell'Oca, the newly appointed Executive Director of Lotus House. In this episode, we discuss her new role, her journey there, and her passion for the women and children at shelter. Listen to the end to hear a few women from the shelter talk about what makes them strong and resilient. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jatericka Lamons | |||
| 12 - Lived Experience, Part V - with Elizabeth (Outreach Coordinator) | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:18:09 | |
We're back with another lived experience episode. This time we invited Elizabeth to share a heartfelt story on how she overcame living on the streets at the young age of 12 to her journey as Outreach Coordinator at Lotus Village. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jatericka Lamons | |||
| 11 - Tay Tay's Story (Lived Experience, Part IV) | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:11:11 | |
We are so excited to introduce our new host Jatericka Lamons, a.k.a. Tay Tay, who currently serves as Programming Coordinator at Lotus Village. In this episode, Tay Tay recounts her personal experience with homelessness. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jatericka Lamons | |||
| 10 - Special Guest - Becca McCharen-Tran of Chromat | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:19:53 | |
For our tenth episode, we welcomed a very special guest, Becca McCharen-Tran, who has hosted sewing workshops for the guests at Lotus House, and is also Founder and Creative Director of the Miami-based swim and activewear brand, Chromat. Listen in as we discuss Chromat's brand philosophy and how it intersects with our mission here at Lotus House along with the importance of community, creative activism and inclusivity.
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| 09 - Children's Services - with Dr. Shana Cox (Deputy Director of Children's Services) | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:24:29 | |
We sat down with Shana Cox, Deputy Director of Children's Services, to discuss how she and her team provide individualized, trauma-informed, quality therapeutic services to 250+ children at the shelter. You can learn more about our services for children and other programs at https://lotushouse.org/ourprograms/. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jackie Roth | |||
| 08 - Lived Experience, Part III + Youth Program, Part I - with Pat Morrell (Youth Education & Programming Coordinator) | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:20:19 | |
For the third installment of our Lived Experience series, we interviewed Lotus House alumni Pat Morrell to discuss her experience living at the shelter and how it led to her current position as Youth Education and Programming Coordinator. This episode also serves as Part I of our conversation on youth (ages 18-24) homelessness and how we support this vulnerable population. You can learn more about how our youth programs at www.lotushouse.org/ouryouth/ If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating on Spotify and Apple. Urgent needs wishlist: https://a.co/a9JvJ1e DONATE: https://lotushouse.kindful.com Volunteer sign-up: https://lotushouse.org/volunteer/ All other inquiries: love@lotushouse.org Website: www.lotushouse.org Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jackie Roth Editor: Margo Hannah Producer: Grettel Jiménez-Singer Cover Art and Logo: Sam Billman | |||
| 07 - National Women's Shelter Network - with Constance Collins and Grettel Jimenez-Singer | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:21:43 | |
Introducing the newest development in Lotus House history - the National Women’s Shelter Network! This has been an aspiration of ours for many years and we are so excited to tell you all about it. Returning to the show is Lotus House Founder & Executive Director, Constance Collins, along with Director of the National Women’s Shelter Network (and producer of this podcast!), Grettel Jimenez-Singer. | |||
| 06 - Lived Experience, Part II - with Runisha Johnson (Director of Guest Services) | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:17:43 | |
For the second installment in our Lived Experience series, we welcomed Director of Guest Services and alum Runisha Johnson. We’ve been sitting on this interview for awhile and are so happy to share it with you! | |||
| 05 - 2021 Recap (Our 15th Year!) | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:12:03 | |
Happy 2022! In this episode, we highlight our achievements from 2021 - our 15th anniversary as a shelter - as detailed in our annual report. Stay tuned throughout the episode for some interview tidbits from the kids and staff about their intentions for the new year. | |||
| 04 - Mayor of Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:18:14 | |
We were so grateful to Madam Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for choosing Lotus House to celebrate her one-year anniversary in office! We discuss why she picked us for this special day, her decades of service to women and children throughout her career, and her vision for the County. Last but not least, she chats with Zaniyah, 12-year-old daughter of an alum staff member, to answer questions we solicited from our younger kids. We’ll be back with new episodes in the New Year! Until then, the warmest holiday wishes from our House to yours. Holiday toy wishlist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vGWEQBYQnRZvYDzJa0-jglShXUUCLxlm/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 - Education & Employment Center - with Cynthia Perez (Director of Education & Employment) | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:17:16 | |
We sat down with Education & Employment Director, Cynthia Perez, to discuss the process of meeting guests' varied needs when it comes to finding a job and completing their education - as well as how we constructed a virtual school for our children during the pandemic, affectionately called the "Lotus Learning Pod." Host: Jackie Roth | |||
| 02 - Lived Experience, Part I - with Sharonee Delevante (Director of Operations) | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:30:02 | |
In our first installment on the subject of Lived Experience, we sat down with alumni and Director of Operations, Sharonee Delevante, to discuss her time living and working at shelter, and her dreams for her and her son. | |||
| 01 - Welcome to Lotus Village, Where Hope Blossoms - with Constance Collins (Founder & Executive Director) | 31 May 2021 | 00:24:15 | |
Welcome to our first episode! This week we feature a conversation with founder and Executive Director, Constance Collins, and hear sound bites from moms and kids from our Mother’s Day event. Urgent needs wishlist: https://a.co/a9JvJ1e | |||