Little Big Chats: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Podcast

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At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, we create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We match children in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties who are facing adversity… with a caring adult mentor. All of BBBS mentors are volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on 3 areas: Educational success Avoidance of risky behavior Strengthening personal relationships And on the Little Big Chats Podcast, we highlight a new match every month so you can learn from their inspiring stories of friendship and growth. Visit bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more.

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24. Learning to Do-It-Yourself Like a Pro, with Betsy and Aaliyah

Apr 24 2024 23 mins

When Betsy bought her first house a few years ago, she decided it would be a practical adventure to do some of the renovations herself. And, fortunately, she had a perfect carpenter's assistant waiting at the ready in her little sister Aaliyah. Together, they've swung hammers, worked miter saws and built noodle boards. And in the course of learning new skills and expanding their ho

23. Voices of the Mission: a former Little, a Big, and a Parent Share Insights with BBBS Leadership

Mar 27 2024 33 mins

In order to make sure that key perspectives are represented in its decision making, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Board of Directors appoints three "Voices of the Mission" to its membership. These leaders represent the Littles, the Bigs and the parents of Littles, and help the board understand how their policy-making impacts the BBBS mission on a granular level. S

22. Coming Out of Our Shells and Into Our Element, with Charles, Sarah and DayDay

Feb 28 2024 20 mins

Years ago, when they matched with their Little Brother DayDay, Charles and Sarah were taken aback by how shy he was. Now a bombastic high schooler, it suffices to say that DayDay has really come out of his shell. But with the love and support of mentors like Charles and Sarah, and dozens of horizon-expanding experiences along the way, it's no surprise that this young man has found

21. Maddie and Briya, a Tall Order for Fast Friends

Jan 31 2024 21 mins

Starting high school after the Covid pandemic was enough to make Briya cry. For a self-proclaimed introvert, all the new people and situations just seemed so overwhelming. But when she matched with Maddie through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee's Mentor 2.0 program, that all began to change. In her big sister, Briya found a new source of confidence and inspiration. She

20. Bro-Vember Round Table: Why Aren't There More Male Mentors in BBBS?

Nov 29 2023 35 mins

Fellas, we've gotta have a hard talk. Because, frankly, not enough men are stepping up to the plate to volunteer as mentors with Big Brother Big Sisters. And at BBBS of Metro Milwaukee, there are hundreds of young men just sitting on the waiting list. Maybe you're scared you don't have what it takes, maybe you're afraid of the time commitment, maybe you just don't think you can mak

19. Lauren and Tahlia, Well-Rounded Ambitions Beyond Just Athletics

Oct 25 2023 23 mins

If you call Little Sister Tahlia a multi-sport athlete, she WILL correct you. She's also an artist, and an entrepreneur, and a high honor roll student, and a member of various clubs and student orgs. And, when she joined BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's Mentor 2.0 program, she hoped she was getting another life-shaping experience. She was not disappointed. As a match with her Big Sister L

18. Meet BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's New CEO, Neil Willenson

Sep 27 2023 29 mins

When he took the reins as BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's new CEO earlier this summer, Neil Willenson had one goal at the top of his list: Make the life-changing mentoring relationships that BBBS facilitates available to more kids in the Milwaukee area. From the caring adult mentors who shaped his own upbringing to his personal experience as a Big Brother, his unique background as a foun

17. Natalie and Bre, Navigating Huge Life Changes Together with a Friend

Aug 23 2023 21 mins

Sure, Big Sister Natalie has been there for her Little Sister Bre. In seven years together, Bre has changed schools several times, including the big step up to middle school, and her family has weathered some disruptive events as well. But just as much as Natalie supports Bre, Bre is there for Natalie, too. Because in that time, Natalie got married, added a dog to her family, and t

16. Brian and Alfredo, Bonding Over a Love of Soccer and Travel

Jul 26 2023 27 mins

Having begun their mentoring relationship during the Covid pandemic, Brian and Alfredo developed a deep friendship long before they actually met one another face-to-face. But when you speak with them now, it's clear why the Mentor 2.0 program is such an asset. And they have the added distinction of being selected as 2023's Mentor 2.0 Match of the Year, to boot. Both Brian and Alfre

15. Heidi & Aniyah, Daring One Another Into New Adventures

Jun 28 2023 22 mins

When you hear how Heidi and Aniyah gel together as a match, it will quickly become clear why they're BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's 2023 Community-Based Match of the Year! As an only child at the age of 11, Aniyah was so excited to meet her big sister for the first time. And now that high school graduation is upon her, she'll tackle her next adventures with the care and support of someo