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Mentoring Partnership of Miami County

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Discover true stories of transformation from mentors, mentees, and partners across Miami County. The Mentoring Partnership of Miami County Podcast inspires community members to get involved in youth mentoring. Hear how mentoring changes lives, builds stronger communities, and creates brighter futures. Whether you're a current or potential mentor, community leader, or a champion of children, this podcast offers insight, encouragement, and connection. Be the person you needed. Start your mentoring journey today.

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The Hidden Reward of Mentoring: How Mentoring Brings Healing & Purpose to Adults | Dave Larson Pt. 2

Season 1 · Episode 15

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 29:11

What if the secret to solving the challenges facing our youth—and the lack of purpose felt by so many adults—was the same solution?

In the powerful conclusion of our conversation, Dave Larson, Superintendent of the Miami County ESC, reveals why authentic, embodied relationships are infinitely more potent than any program in addressing the effects of childhood trauma recovery. This episode challenges the myth that you need to be perfect to help, arguing that our flaws and shared experiences are our greatest assets.

Dave and Paul discuss the transformative, mutual healing that happens when an adult steps up for a child with a harder story. The reward for the volunteer mentor is a renewed sense of purpose that goes deeper than any career or hobby. If you are listening in Troy, Piqua, or Tipp City, Ohio, and you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference right where you are, this is your invitation. The commitment is flexible, but the impact is profound.

If you are ready to explore the fulfilling path of youth mentoring in the Miami County Ohio area, take the next step today:

Fill out this no-commitment form to take the next step: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

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Every Child Deserves a Village: The Truth About Kids Today & How You Can Help with Superintendent Dave Larson | Part 1

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • Duration 30:41

Kids today are facing more than most adults realize—and far more than many faced even a decade ago. Rising disconnection, childhood trauma, unstable home environments, and the loss of everyday supportive relationships have left too many young people in Miami County navigating life without the steady presence of a caring adult.

In this powerful two-part conversation, Miami County ESC Superintendent Dave Larson opens up about the real state of our kids—what teachers, coaches, and school leaders are seeing every day, and why community-based youth mentoring has become one of the most urgent needs in our region.

Dave shares personal stories of his own daughters walking through trauma, what he’s seen across classrooms and athletic fields, and why he believes every child—no matter their ZIP code, background, or family situation—deserves a village of supportive adults who won’t give up on them.

You’ll hear:

Why so many kids across Miami County feel disconnected and unseen
What “kids from hard stories” truly face—and how healing relationships take root
The gap that volunteer mentors can fill, especially for youth navigating poverty, instability, or trauma
How simple, consistent presence—not expertise—changes a child’s trajectory
Why rebuilding our county’s “relational village” may be the most important work we do

Whether you’re from Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Covington, Bradford, or somewhere in between, this conversation will expand your picture of what local kids are carrying—and how you can play a real role in changing their story.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could be the steady, encouraging adult a young person is waiting for… this episode is your sign.

Take the next step toward becoming a mentor—or simply explore what’s possible.
Fill out this no-commitment form:
https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

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Birthday Candle Lights in the Darkness: WLBP Pt. 2 with Shelly Calvert

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 43:08

In this heartfelt conversation, Paul sits down with Shelly Calvert to explore We Love Birthday Parties and how simple monthly celebrations can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Learn how joy, consistency, and affirming words help kids from hard places begin to heal from childhood trauma, rebuild confidence, and open the door to long-term mentoring relationships across Miami County. From Troy to Piqua and Tipp City, discover how local volunteers are making a tangible difference for at-risk youth. If you want to help a child thrive, complete this 2-minute, no-commitment interest form to explore how you can become a mentor and support kids in your community: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

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We're So Glad You Were Born - We Love Birthday Parties w/ Shelly Calvert Part 1

Season 1 · Episode 12

Sunday, November 30, 2025 • Duration 34:16

Why Celebrating a Child’s Birthday Can Heal Trauma — We Love Birthday Parties

What if a simple birthday party could change the trajectory of a child’s life?

Join us as Shelly Calvert, founder of We Love Birthday Parties, shares how simple celebrations bring healing, dignity, and hope to kids from hard places in Miami County and beyond. Discover powerful stories of childhood poverty, birthday boxes, afterschool programs, and the life-changing impact of showing up for a child. If you want to mentor youth, volunteer locally, or support struggling families, this episode will inspire your next step.

Shelly shares:

The moment God stirred her heart to serve kids in foster care and beyond
How a birthday party became a pathway to healing and hope
The incredible impact volunteers can make—sometimes in just one hour
The stories that keep her going when the work feels heavy
Why community-driven compassion is essential for collective well-being

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a real difference in a child’s life—or how small acts of love can transform a whole community—this episode will move you and give you a clear path to get involved.

👉 Take a simple next step: Complete this quick 2-minute, non-committal interest form to explore how you can help care for at-risk kids throughout Miami County: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rsUGUdINI48

00:00 – Kids who don’t know their birthday & the heart behind the mission

01:00 – Why birthdays matter so deeply for children

Getting the Waitlist to Zero: Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Miami Valley with Paul Rubenstein

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 33:57

In this episode, Paul Rubenstein from Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley shares how one caring adult can change the trajectory of a child’s life—and why the goal of bringing the youth mentoring waitlist to zero matters now more than ever. We explore how mentoring works, why so many local kids are waiting, and the practical steps anyone can take to make a life-changing impact in their own community.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a difference, this conversation will show you just how simple, meaningful, and powerful mentoring can be.

👉 Interested in exploring mentorship? Complete this 2-minute, non-committal form: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BshvYWMigCs

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For 500 Kids, "Hope Has an Address" at The Troy Rec w/ Kelly Snyder

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 39:52

For 500 kids in Troy “Hope has an address”—and it’s The Troy Rec.
In this powerful episode, Executive Director Kelly Snyder shares what life is really like for local youth growing up in hard circumstances: parental incarceration, unstable homes, loneliness, and the painful reality of not having a trusted adult to talk to.

Kelly reveals how the Troy Rec Center becomes a safe haven for these kids—offering belonging, mentorship, honest conversations, and a consistent place to simply be themselves. You’ll hear real stories, eye-opening statistics, and a behind-the-scenes look at how mentors change the trajectory of a child’s life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support at-risk youth in Miami County, this conversation will both break your heart and inspire you to take meaningful action.

✅ Want to explore becoming a mentor (no commitment required)?
Fill out the 2-minute interest form → https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E_hFS5I5z3g

00:00 – The impact of incarceration on families
00:35 – Heartbreaking feedback from students
01:11 – Why the community center matters
01:54 – Listening and guiding with empathy
02:27 – How hope grows through mentorship
04:11 – Real stories from the Troy Rec
05:12 – What today’s youth are facing
06:06 – Building connection through respect
07:37 – The power of honest conversation
10:42 – Understanding kinship care
11:39 – Statistics behind the stories
13:51 – Why community support is essential
18:34 – Creating a welcoming environment
21:55 – Why consistent adults matter
22:59 – How to get involved at the Troy Rec
23:50 – What makes a great volunteer
25:41 – Creating a safe, inclusive space31:29 – The role of unstructured time35:31 – How to start volunteering38:57 – Final thoughts & call to action

Advocating for Kids in Court - CASA with Nikki Sherck

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 43:40

https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

Complete this 2-minute, non-committal interest form if you’d like to explore how you can help care for at-risk kids in Miami County.

Join Paul Hemminger as he interviews Nikki Sherck, Executive Director of CASA of Miami County (Court Appointed Special Advocates), about the vital role volunteers play in advocating for children in the foster system. Learn how one caring adult can transform a child’s life and how you can get involved through The Mentoring Partnership of Miami County.

Episode Highlights:

What CASA volunteers do and why it matters
Real-life stories of kids impacted by CASA
How mentoring and advocacy intersect
How anyone in Miami County — Troy, Piqua, Tipp City — can serve

Get Involved:
✅ Fill out the quick interest form: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital
✅ Learn more about CASA Miami County: https://miamicountycasa.org
✅ Connect with The Mentoring Partnership: https://tr.ee/mpmc_digital

00:00 A Heartfelt Story and Introduction

00:22 Opportunities for After School Programs

01:15 Volunteer Contributions and Impact

01:49 Basketball Leagues and Mentorship

02:09 Personal Stories and Community Impact

03:24 Introduction to the Podcast

03:56 Meet Kim Rupert and the Lincoln Community Center

Mentoring, Tutoring, & Coaching at Lincoln Community Center with Kim Rupert

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 46:26

Lincoln Community Center cares for kids in Troy and you'll learn how you can too. Listen to the first 3-minutes to get a high-level overview.

Complete this 2-minute non-committal interest form if you’d like to engage in caring for kids through youth mentoring or a variety of other ways.

Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a video of this interview, shorts, or other conversations we have around mentoring kids from hard places

Learn more about The Mentoring Partnership. Skim, listen, and share other podcast episodes on multiple platforms here.

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Mentoring At-Risk Youth During the Day in Troy with Lisa Heid of the Cooperative Learning Center

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration 29:05

Complete this 2-minute non-committal interest form if you’d like to engage in caring for kids through youth mentoring with Lisa and her staff.

Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a video of this interview, shorts, or other conversations we have around mentoring kids from hard places.

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Inviting Young Adults Into Rich Community with Sarah Pierce of Pink Power Pest Control

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 36:52

Complete this 2-minute non-committal interest form if you’d like to engage in caring for kids through youth mentoring or a variety of other ways.

Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a video of this interview, shorts, or other conversations we have around mentoring kids from hard places.

00:00 Building a Caring Community

01:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:31 Meet Sarah Pierce

02:09 Sarah's Mentoring Journey

03:54 Lessons from Entrepreneurship

05:32 The Power of Showing Up

07:20 Inviting Young Adults to Mentor

08:34 Building Relationships with Kids

24:59 The Importance of Silence and Listening

28:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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