Kelly Poelker

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Lawrence C. Harris on Self-Belief, Small Steps, and Taking Ownership as a Teen

Lawrence C. Harris on Self-Belief, Small Steps, and Taking Ownership as a Teen

Lawrence C. Harris shares s practical, teen-focused conversation on self-belief, consistency, and taking ownership—plus a clear explanation of C-PTSD vs. PTSD.

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Linda Mitchell on the Mental Health Impact of Not Being Able to Read

Linda Mitchell on the Mental Health Impact of Not Being Able to Read

Linda Mitchell (Metro East Literacy Project) joins Glow For Hope to explore the mental health impact of not being able to read — including shame, stress, isolation, and the hidden ways low literacy affects independence across generations. This conversation connects literacy, access, and emotional well-being, and shares practical ways communities can help.

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Linda Mitchell shares how low literacy impacts shame, stress, and independence — and why literacy access matters for mental health across generations.

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Vinnie Potestivo on Identity, Belonging & Personal Development

Vinnie Potestivo on Identity, Belonging & Personal Development

Emmy Award–winning media advisor and former MTV talent developer Vinnie Potestivo joins Kelly and Delisa for a candid conversation about identity, belonging, and personal development. He shares how growing up as a young gay man, navigating family dynamics, and finding safe spaces shaped the way he shows up today — for himself and for the people he supports.

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