The Big E.D idea Podcast

Dec 18 2024 121 ep. 48 mins 8
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What if we looked at "positive connections" as a vital ingredient for a child's success equation? At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are on a quest to defend the potential of ALL kids. By showcasing current/past Bigs and Littles, interviewing experts in the youth development field and discussing some of the issues our kids are facing, we hope this platform serves as a vehicle to reach that destination!!

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Casey Gwinn: Imagination is the pathway to Hope!

Dec 18 2024 45 mins  
Casey Gwinn is the visionary behind the Family Justice Center movement, the rapidly developing, international approach of co-locating services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Family Justice Centers bring together police officers, prosecutors, advocates, doctors, nurses, therapists, and other professionals — all under one roof — to support victi

Scott Schmitt: 2024 BIG Of The Year!!

Dec 07 2024 31 mins  
Scott is an Evansville native and graduated from Mater Dei High School in 2006. Growing up a competitive water skier, that same drive he had on the water carried led him to become the owner of several businesses, including Barker Brewhouse. Scott has been matched with his Little Mario since July of 2021. Recently Scott was awarded the 2024 BIG Of The Year. HERE is his award video!

Scott Galeski: Restorative Mentoring Unlocks Potential!

Sep 15 2024 41 mins  
Scott A. Galeski is an award winning independent filmmaker and a retired police detective from Downriver Detroit Michigan. During his 25 year law enforcement career, he served as a lead investigator of Crimes Against Children, Violent Crimes, Arson, Crisis Negotiator and was SWAT certified. In addition, Galeski worked 5 years in the underbelly of Detroit as an undercover operative.

Audubon Kids Zone and BBBS. Better together for kids!

Aug 09 2024 34 mins  
Audubon Kids Zone, in Henderson, Kentucky, seeks to break the cycle of poverty by focusing on the next generation with educational and social support structures that provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Join Ryan and their Executive Director, Kacee Campbell, as they discuss the story/purpose or AKZ and why a BBBS/AKZ partnership just makes sense! Find AKZ or BBBSSWI on

Michael Karcher: Someone's Gotta Be Crazy About The Kid!!

Jun 06 2024 47 mins  
Michael J. Karcher, Ed.D., Ph.D., Professor of Education and Human Development, is the School Counseling Training Program Coordinator at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Karcher holds doctorates in Human Development (Harvard) & Counseling Psychology (UT). He studies school-based mentoring (Study of Mentoring in the Learning Environment, www.utsasmile.org), cross-a

Rob O'Brian: Workplace Mentoring Connects Kids with their Future!

May 01 2024 39 mins  
Rob knows a thing or two about the need for workplace mentoring involving our kids. Listen as he and I discuss programs he has seen and why the need is greater than ever to connect our kids' present to their future! Rob O’Brian, CEcD has nearly forty years in local and regional economic development. During his more than 20-year tenure as president of the Joplin (MO) Area C

Sarah and Joyce: I am who I am because of you!

Mar 17 2024 25 mins  
Sarah and Joyce were the first Spencer County match for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana back in 2000! Join the 3 of us as we discuss how life was like when their match began, their favorite memories and how BBBS changed their lives. Be prepared to get emotional!

Matthew Templeton: Mentoring builds YOUR sense of purpose!

Feb 19 2024 27 mins  
Matthew is a current Big with us at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana. As a retired military man, his brings a strong sense of purpose for improving the community in which he lives with his wife and children. Join us as Matthew discusses why he chose to be a Big, what that typically looks like and why others should join our ranks as a defender of potential!

DJ Quinn, author of Stick Figures: A Big Brother Remembers

Feb 12 2024 34 mins  
DJ Quinn is a two-time Big Brother / Big Sisters volunteer, having been matched from 1980-1984 with a Little Brother in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He currently assists with mentor programs in the Pierce County Juvenile Court system. His honest and humorous writing style was developed in previous editing and writing jobs for airline labor unions, lifestyle magazines, and real estate a

Hal Bowman: The Boy Crisis

Jan 22 2024 44 mins  
What if I told you there is a crisis right with our boys? What if I told you that our boys aren't doing well?? Join Hal and I as we discuss an issue that noone is talking about: the boy crisis! After spending over 2 decades in the classroom, Hal Bowman has been crisscrossing the United States, helping tens of thousands of teachers and school leaders understand and shift cla