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Lauren Rostron is more than just a Single Momma and she is more than her title as a Youth and Worship Pastor. Lauren has experienced first hand the freedom that comes from releasing yourself of labels and instead embracing yourself just as you are. She has found strength and resilience through a painful season of divorce and single parenting. Lauren has let gratitude and community lead her as she has boldly stepped out of the muddy tunnel and into the light. When she is not leading worship or mentoring a high school student, you will find Lauren cuddling her pup Ruby and loving on her beautiful babies Marley (7) and Judd (4). Connect with Lauren at https://www.instagram.com/lo.rostron/ Emerge Mothers Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing support services to single mothers in the Twin Cities. We believe all women can emerge as confident women and caring moms. Learn more, https://emergetwincities.org/ Be a part of the Center of Belonging, Emerge Mothers Academy's new service collaborative charity service site. The Center of Belonging will provide several services under one roof, eliminating the barrier of walking through several doors to receive help. https://emergemothersacademy.networkforgood.com/projects/90612-center-of-belonging --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

People in need of services may face hurdles to get the services they need.  To get all of the services one person needs, that person may need to walk through several doors in a single day. That is why we've partnered with Ace in the City and other Twin Cities charities to provide a holistic approach to charity and social services of a kind that is totally unique in Minnesota: The Center of Belonging. At the Center of Belonging, a client with various needs can walk through one door and find what they need behind it.  Their needs will be triaged and they will be directed to the services needed, all in one place. This month we are talking all things Center of Belonging--and guess what? It is currently under construction! We are thrilled to call the Center of Belonging our future service site. In this month's episode of To Emerge, we speak with Tim Anderson, founder of Ace in the City. Tim shares how the Center of Belonging came to be and the vision to provide a place where everyone feels known and feels like they belong.  As nonprofits, we are coming together with the same goal--to communicate to clients that they belong. Ace in the City is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit. They work to cultivate community through relationships while building safe spaces of belonging where all are known, valued, and loved. Learn more about Ace in the City: https://www.aceinthecity.org/ Learn more about Emerge Mothers Academy by visiting our website: http://emergetwincities.org/ Support our efforts to bring services to clients at the Center of Belonging: https://emergemothersacademy.networkforgood.com/projects/90612-center-of-belonging --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

The Emerge MicroLoan Grant Program exists to provide an opportunity for business mentorship and start-up investments for single mothers who desire to be entrepreneurs and work their own hours. Recipients “repay” the investment by one day being a business mentor to another mom. Participants present their idea before a professional panel. One recipient is awarded each year. At Emerge Mothers Academy, we believe that when you get her started, she will do the rest! Meet Deanna Kallin, the Emerge Mothers Academy 2019 MicroLoan Grant Recipient. Deanna is a Minneapolis-based artist who feels passionate about bringing value to women through jewelry. Deanna partners with women from Breaking Free to explore their creative talents and provide an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Full Abundance is a purpose-driven boutique that represents a curated collection of artists and makers who create inspired creations, each piece with its own story. A percentage of every sale goes to support Breaking Free, a nonprofit providing rehabilitation for survivors of sex trafficking, moving them from a life of bondage and oppression to one of safety, dignity, and strength…Abundance. Visit Deanna's website, https://www.fullabundance.org/ Read more about Deanna and Deo Est http://emergetwincities.org/blog/2019-microloan-grant-recipient/ Emerge Mothers Academy is a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. To support our programs or give to the COVID19 relief fund, visit http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Erica Morrow is the owner of Slow Road Photo, a family and student portrait company based in Minneapolis, MN. In her work, Erica is always on the hunt for honesty, joyful family moments, and beautiful natural light. When she’s not making animal noises and singing silly songs from behind the camera, you can find her embracing her own beautifully messy and altogether lovely Slow Road with her husband and her three elementary aged children. Emerge Mothers Academy is Slow Road Photo's 2020 Nonprofit Partner. They have committed to donating 50% of their profits to equip single mothers at Emerge Mothers Academy. About Slow Road Photo: Slow Road Photo is a family and school portrait studio based in Minneapolis. Our company was born out of a deep desire to invite us all to walk a little slower and allow ourselves to be filled with a sense of wonder at the beautiful things in our lives. Whether through school portraits that capture children with honesty and heart or through playful and gentle spirited newborn and family sessions, the photographers on the Slow Road Photo team are passionate about helping you honor all of the moments along your family’s road. Slow Road Photo is committed to living out of a place of gratitude and operating as a conduit to be a blessing in our community and to the world world at large. We don’t want our impact to be an afterthought, but instead we want it to be at the forefront of every single thing we do. That’s why in 2020, Slow Road Photo is giving 50% of all our profit to Emerge Mothers Academy. The best part is that through every photo session or school print order, our clients become world changers, too. Together we can make little impacts that will add up to a whole lot. And we can’t think of anything in life more exciting than being on a team with the Slow Road Photo family to do just that! Book a Buy one session, give one session! https://www.slowroadphoto.com/05-mothers-day-minis Sponsor a portrait for a single mother! https://emergemothersacademy.networkforgood.com/projects/89777-mothers-day-2020 Emerge Mothers Academy is working to meet the needs of single mothers while they navigate unexpected obstacles during school and work closures due to Covid-19.  This is a time for generosity - we are counting on you to make your help stretch the extra mile. It’s not a time to fear scarcity- this is a time to let MN shine with our huge hearts. $25 Gift card, $50 for childcare help. $500 for lost wages. Every bit helps our moms! Donate now, http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Single momma, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Junita Flowers is much more than just survivor of domestic abuse.  She’s a woman of resilience and is guided totally by love. She found strength baking the recipes of her childhood, which led to a purpose-filled business. Junita was not only determined to create a better life for herself and her family, she also made a commitment to embrace hope for others. A portion of her company, Junita’s Jar profits are donated to support education and awareness initiatives dedicated to ending relationship violence. So, when you buy these deliciously wholesome cookies, you become a part of our mission to help women live their best lives Learn more about Junita's Jar, https://junitasjar.com/ To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin-Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers in the Twin Cities. Learn more, http://emergetwincities.org/ Read the full episode transcript, https://otter.ai/s/uvBIk1OBSPCsl0gQnvH-FA  More on the To Emerge Podcast, http://emergetwincities.org/toemergepodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

The To Emerge Podcast is excited to announce a new direction! We are shifting our focus to monthly interviews centered on empowering mothers. Our desire is to have you walk away believing that you can do this, you have the ability to rise up and the capacity to emerge. Today’s episode features Sindy, a single mother from Emerge Mothers Academy. Sindy is a Colombian powerhouse who through the pain of divorce and the struggles of single parenting, has found an unshakable joy. She welcomes you to walk with her through her past and present stories hoping you find confidence and tenacity to power through your story too. “You don’t come into this with a lot of confidence. However, through this process, you gain confidence. And I’m over here on this side. I’m not the woman I was two years ago. I’m so much stronger because every time I got through a day, I was like, Okay, I did yesterday, so I think I can do today.” Visit our blog for the full transcript of this episode, http://emergetwincities.org/blog/toemergepodcast-sindy/ Learn more about Emerge Mothers Academy by visiting our website, http://emergetwincities.org/ Play a crucial role in sustaining services at Emerge Mothers Academy by becoming a Brick-Layer https://bit.ly/2RdR1Mb  Emerge Mothers Academy is a Twin Cities-based 501 (c)3 nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Lani Basa is the Owner of The Business Women’s Circle (The BWC), an organization that connects, builds communities, and creates experiences for women to grow. Celebrating 10 years, The BWC continues to focus on supporting women in business through peer Circles, workshops, and their Annual Forum.  Previously, Lani spent 22 years at the Target Corporation as an “intrapreneur.” Her tenure includes time on the Marshall Field’s Stores Leadership Team, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, and her last position—creating the HR Operations Division at Target. In all roles, she has always focused on strategic development, leadership coaching, and professional development.  The loves of Lani’s life are her people (family, ohana family, friends, pets...), learning (almost anything), the Pacific Northwest, food, books, and co-working spaces. Lani eventually plans to do more traveling, after having lived a nomadic life having lived in 9 states and 6 countries – all by the time she graduated from college – she knows the wanderlust will hit again. Learn more about The Business Women's Circle https://www.thebwc.org/ Instagram: @thebwcorg • Facebook: @thebusinesswomenscircle • Twitter: @bwcircles Give to Emerge Mothers Academy year-end campaign to secure a permanent facility in 2020. https://emergemothersacademy.networkforgood.com/ Emerge Mothers Academy is a nonprofit providing support services to single mothers in the Twin Cities.  http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

"I feel hopeful that going through this will help someone else." Pam Carlson is a Chicago native, who now resides in Cincinnati OH with her husband and three small children.  She is a casual blogger and stays very involved in small groups for women and mothers.  Pam is an avid user of chapstick and loves coffee.  After her most recent mental health shift, and an uncovering of anxiety she has begun to use her voice to help others spot anxiety and panic attacks sooner. Pam hopes that her experience identifying anxiety will help other women to move forward with seeking a path forward with anxiety. To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. Link arms with us to empower single mothers, https://emergemothersacademy.networkforgood.com/ Learn more about Emerge Mothers Academy, http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

It takes grit to start over, especially as a business owner and single mother. In this episode of the To Emerge Podcast, we hear from owner and founder of Wellness With V, Vanessia Norris. When circumstances beyond her control changed, Vanessia saw it as an opportunity to take a bold step and make a fresh start in Minnesota. Vanessia shares how community, her faith, and love for her daughter give her the determination she needs to thrive as an individual and business owner. We learn that the power of being heard makes a lasting impact and is the driving force behind Wellness With V. Vanessia shares with vulnerability her story of becoming a single mom and walking with her daughter as her daughter battles mental illness. We hope you feel encouraged that even if you are walking a hard road, you can reinvent yourself and have a fresh start.  Vanessia specializes in 25+ years of skin care, therapeutic massage, an assortment of other body care treatments. To learn more about Wellness With V, visit https://www.wellnesswithv.com/ To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

This week we are sharing an episode from Building Psychological Strength, a podcast by Peak Mind Psychology. Co-founder and podcast host, April Seifert, interviews Becca as they focus in on how to create a life of meaning after adversity. Becca shares how her journey through single-parenting created a pathway to empower single moms in the Twin Cities. We hope you enjoy this in-depth conversation between April and Becca as they dive into practical and powerful tools to have power over your thoughts and create a life of meaning after adversity. For this episode's show notes, visit http://www.peakmindpsychology.com/blog/0146 To learn more about April's work visit, http://www.peakmindpsychology.com/  For more episodes from Building Psychological Strength visit, https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/blog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Emily Harman has 38 years of service to her country as both a Naval Officer and civilian federal employee. Emily retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service in May 2019. Emily’s last assignment was Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs, where she served as the chief advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on all small business matters. Emily finds deep satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals and realize their potential. She continues to serve through her business, Emily Harman Coaching and Consulting, LLC, as a personal life coach, a small business consultant, and the host of Onward Podcast. Onward Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Onward Facebook Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-harman-8580413/ Emily shares about the challenges she has faced as a single parent and choosing to keep moving forward through struggle. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. Please subscribe to catch future episodes. To Emerge Podcast is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services for single mothers. Follow us on social media to get involved.  https://www.instagram.com/emergemothersacademy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

"And I think in sharing storytelling, we have to remember that everything that informs our current being can be something that goes back really far, and we don't have to tell the whole piece of the story. But that part of the story is still a part of me." Hear Jeni Wren Strottrup, an audio, media and content creator, share her journey into narrative storytelling. Jeni shares that each part of her life journey, even trials, impacted who she is today and the stories she shares. Jeni Wren Stottrup has been creating high-quality audio, media, and content for over 15 years, from recording records as a music producer to producing narrative podcasts and radio with her show Gritty Birds. Gritty Birds Podcasting supports independent podcasters and brands in refining their message and content with audio to match through production, editing, launches and one on one consultations. Follow Jeni Wren Stottrup on social media http://www.facebook.com/grittybirdspodcasting http://www.instagram.com/grittybirdspodcasting http://www.twitter.com/grittybirds To read this episode's transcript: https://bit.ly/2Miy1uM To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit providing support services to single moms. Subscribe to catch our bi-weekly podcast where we interview women who rise up in the midst of adversity. To learn more about Emerge Mothers Academy, please visit our website http://emergetwincities.org/ (this episode briefly mentions the sensitive topic of sexual assault) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

We are thrilled to share some insights on how Emerge Mothers Academy has impacted single mothers across the Twin Cities and it is all because of YOU! Your support allows us to come alongside moms when they are in a season of needing support and resources. We work one-on-one with moms to make sure they have the tools they need to move towards stability for their families. In our Work Preparation Program, over 90% of our moms find gainful employment within their first 90 days with us. And in this said work placement, women are propelled upward to the tune of an increase in salary or wage $15k to $25k more each year. And you know what's happening when women are out-earning their former selves? They not only don't need government aid anymore, but they are paying more in taxes, and they're shopping more. It's like an economy win for us. And in our financial literacy classes, 80% of our participants are reporting an increase in confidence in handling their personal budgets. And they're planning for retirement. The microloan grant for our business-minded moms has been able to give away grants to the tune of $20,000 to moms who have a great business idea. These are just a few examples of the work we have done together. We hope you enjoy this brief episode! We will be back with regular podcasting on October 22nd.  Follow us on social media to connect, https://www.instagram.com/emergemothersacademy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Becca Erickson is interviewed by Twin Cities Collective on the origin story of Emerge Mothers Academy. Emerge Mothers Academy is a nonprofit providing support services to single mothers in the Twin Cities and sponsor of the To Emerge podcast. Join us for our annual charity gala, Splurge for Emerge. October 8th and Machine Shop. Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/2JGKru8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Leah Adair, a Minneapolis-based mother and teacher, shares her journey through her diagnosis of OCD.  "So I think the first thing is to remember you're not alone, and how common it is, it's one in four people...I think the first thing to do is to just acknowledge you are not alone, it can feel so isolating any kind of mental health condition can feel so isolating. Just because of the stigma." Read this podcast episode full transcript here: https://otter.ai/s/D_O3foJtQ3Go1ARrX-_ljg To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit providing support services to single mothers.  Interested in becoming a Sponsor of our annual charity gala, Splurge For Emerge? Visit our website; http://emergetwincities.org/ http://emergetwincities.org/splurgeforemerge/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Have you ever felt alone in your journey of grief? Even with a community of people around you, grieving can be a very isolating journey. On today's episode of To Emerge, Mara Simondet shares her story of unexpected grief when her husband suddenly passed away. Mara shares how she has found that there is healing in honoring her husband's memory by celebrating him and the life they created together.   If you are not in a time of grieving, learn how being intentional with your words or even your presence can be a source of comfort to someone who is grieving. To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. To learn more, visit our website; http://emergetwincities.org/ To learn more about our annual charity gala or to become a sponsor visit; http://emergetwincities.org/splurgeforemerge/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Meet Jasna Burza, a Twin Cities based Life & Business Coach. Jasna is passionate about creating powerful relationships and partnerships as she brings her expertise to help her clients succeed. You can learn more about her here: https://jasnaburza.com/about/ Hear Jasna share how her trials through childhood formed her into the women and successful business owner she is today. Jasna shares with vulnerability about living in a refugee camp for 5 years of her life. Through incredibly difficult life circumstances, Jasna has learned to surrender and pursue healing. She shares how keeping priorities of love and family in the center of her life keep her fulfilled, focused, and determined to propel others forward. We hope you feel encouraged from our interview with Jasna Burza. Please subscribe to catch future episodes of women rising up in the midst of adversity. To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a nonprofit providing support services to single mothers in the Twin Cities. To learn more, visit our website: http://emergetwincities.org/ Join the Emerge Family! By donating $5 or more a month, you will become an Emerge Sustaining Donor. Play a crucial role in sustaining our programs to empower single mothers with the resources they need to stabilize their families. We invite you to our annual charity gala, Splurge For Emerge. Join us October 8th: http://emergetwincities.org/splurgeforemerge/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

We are excited to share that one of our partner resources, Connected Families, is launching a podcast! Listen to this episode replay with parenting coach Chad Hayenga and learn practical tips that you can apply to your parenting today.  Hear Becca and Chad walk through difficult parenting scenarios and how to approach them in a way that builds peace and connection with your children. View the full transcript of this episode here; https://bit.ly/2XV5IpI We hope you walk away encouraged and with a renewed sense of purpose in parenting. One key takeaway; Instead of walking into hard parenting moments fast, large and loud, consider; slow, low and listen. To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. To get involved or participate in our services, please visit our website  http://emergetwincities.org/ You can stay up to date with Connected Families Podcast by subscribing anywhere you find podcasts. Visit their website, https://connectedfamilies.org/ for more parenting tips and resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Meet Precious Detina, a teacher and podcaster. Precious shares her story of growing up with a difficult mother-daughter relationship and the path that it set her on. She shares how she overcame difficult situations living in poverty as a young girl and how they shaped her into the empathetic women she is today. Precious' podcast, Unmothered & Unbothered, works to provide a safe space for women who have walked the journey of a hurtful relationship with their mother and seeks to encourage healing and understanding. If you have a difficult relationship with your mother, we hope you take away from this episode that over time, there can be healing. You can choose to move forward in life and that you are not alone in your struggle.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmothered-unbothered-podcast/id1459152233 To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. We exist to equip single moms to emerge as confident women and caring moms. For more information on how to get involved or participate in our services, visit our website; http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message

Carisa shares her experience walking through a hard year full of trials that shaped her into the women she is today. From trials as a business owner to loosing her childhood home, she believes the character she gained from those experiences now serves a purpose. She is a champion for wellness for women and wants others to know they are not alone in their journey. "I am so grateful I went though that (trials) because it has given me such a strong message..." Carisa Rasmussen is a mom of two girls and a wife. With her husband she owns a company called Accessible Homes in MN where they remodel homes for people with disabilities, and they own Clean & Lean. With both of their brands focused on helping  people live more healthy and full lives. Carisa is a regular contributor on the Fox 9 Morning news and The Morning Buzz on Fox as well. She loves sharing with people how to create a healthy mind and body and how to create more balance. http://www.carisarasmussen.com/ To Emerge is sponsored by Emerge Mothers Academy, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit providing support services to single mothers. We exist to equip single moms to emerge as confident women and caring moms. For more information on how to get involved or participate in our services, visit our website; http://emergetwincities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/to-emerge/message