Grateful Human

Thank you, Luanne!

Thank you, Matt!

Thank you, Lisa!

Thank you, Bruce and Scott, for your unwavering commitment to kids in the hospital and for your undaunted spirit to make this world a better place.

Thank you, Jodi, for being a grateful human!

Thank you, Patrick Murphy, founder of Maket, the "Canva of Home Architecture"

"We would do well to take advantage of the opportunities that come across our path."Awenate, thank you for a great conversation about taking advantage of opportunities as they come and not always waiting for the next best thing. Your story to where you are and the courage you showed on the journey are inspiring, and I'm grateful for the time that you shared with me talking about it. Awenate's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awenate/

As told by Kroger, here is what they stand for! "Every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. But they’re not just hungry for food. They’re hungry for something that can make their lives healthier, easier, brighter and a bit lighter. They’re hungry to feel good, do well, to go from anxiety to inspiration.So whether we manufacture, market, stock, check, deliver, or manage, we all try to make their experience as uplifting as possible. Just like Barney Kroger did when he brought together the butcher, the baker, dry goods, and produce all under one roof. We’ve always been about value, convenience, and making customers’ lives simpler.To lift them up, we keep our hands, hearts and minds open so we can be attentive to their needs and provide true Kroger hospitality and generosity. Because every time someone crosses our threshold we get a fresh chance to make an emotional connection, lighten their load and lift them up.It’s a simple truth that our world is hungry for uplift. It’s a universal need, as powerful as our need for food or fuel.That’s why our Purpose is To Feed the Human Spirit™."

Monika Niemasik, MA, TLLPWhen children and adolescents misbehave, withdraw, or fail to meet expectations, there is typically a reason. Although as adults we may not immediately understand or appreciate their intentions, it is in Monika's experience and understanding that these behaviors are communications. It is her goal to understand these communications and to encourage parents and their children to move forward with empowered perspectives, utilizing practical strategies for growth and improvement. Monika graduated with a Master of Arts in School and Community Psychology with an Advanced Graduate Certificate in School Psychology from Wayne State University. She received my Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Developmental Psychology from the University of Windsor. Monika primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families in the identification and treatment of behavioral, emotional, social, and academic challenges. Her experience as a school psychologist and psychotherapist provides her with a unique and comprehensive understanding of the multitude of stressors that youth face during their development. Monika's holistic and play-based approach to therapy provides a space for your child to best communicate their thoughts and feelings, as well as a place to develop healthy coping strategies. In partnership with you, she looks forward to helping your family maneuver through this exciting, yet sometimes challenging, journey of your child’s development.In addition to practicing child psychology and working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist,

ABOUT NURSES INSPIRE NURSESNurses Inspire Nurses is a community of nurses created to inspire and uplift ourselves and each other. It all began when Cat Golden, our founder, was tired, burnt out, and sick of waiting for external circumstances to change to start feeling better.She started doing things to uplift her coworkers and created coffee talks, a safe space outside of work for nurses to come together, have real conversations, and find support. SHE KNEW SHE WANTED TO SUPPORT NURSES IN AN EVEN BIGGER WAYShe knew she wanted to support nurses in an even bigger way and created Nurse Giveback Night, an event for nurses to celebrate themselves and all the hard work they put in each day.When she put the phrase “Nurses Inspire Nurses” on a t-shirt to sell at the very first Nurse Giveback Night, she got an overwhelming response and knew she was onto something.

Updates on this episode include:Grab n' Go Volunteer Shout Out!New Volunteer Support Position and Communications Intern, AlexisVirtual 'First Wash' PartyGolf Outing 2021Partnerships with: Nurses Inspire Nurses, Oakland University - LEAN, and Fairway

Twist Out Cancer (TOC) was built on the belief that when you share, the world opens up. At the age of 29, Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma—a rare form of cancer which affects less than 300 people in the United States. Midway through treatment, Jenna, a dancer at heart, was isolated due to her compromised immune system. Alone and longing for the days when she could dance freely, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She asked her friends to join her on her virtual dance floor, and within days, Jenna’s challenge was met by hundreds of videos of thousands of people dancing around the world. She no longer felt alone but instead connected to and supported by a community of twisters. When Jenna completed treatment she knew that she wanted to give back in a meaningful way. She recognized the power of sharing and the importance of creating a support community that caters to the psychosocial needs of those affected by cancer. Thus: Twist Out Cancer was born.