LIVE!NSPIRE: A Whole New Conversation
“Inspire”, is KTWU’s newest local weekly series. !NSPIRE, brings a group of women around the table, where they inspire other women each week with stories highlighting women making moves in careers, community, politics, sports, industry, family, history and all elements of life. Inspiring Women, Inspiring You…on KTWU!
Email: inspire@ktwu.org
Phone: 785-670-1111
Season 5
EPISODE 501: Home Organization on a Budget
Learning how to declutter your home doesn’t need to be as painful as some make it out to be. The benefits can be numerous.
In today’s episode we talk with Lindsey Achilles, home organization expert, founder and CEO of Tidy Ventures about ways of organizing your home.
The Joys of Decluttering
The pehnomenon of decluttering has prompted more donations to secondhand stores and has started provoking questions about consumerism and waste. Learn more from this story from Rhana Natour of the PBS News Hour.
EPISODE 502: Power of Thrifting
Thrifting has become a multi-generational interest that speaks to people’s need to shop both economically and sustainably. Joining into discuss the art of thrifting is Deb Cole from Ethel’s Emporium Vintage in Overland Park, Kansas, and Toni Penisi, owner of Troost 39 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Troost 39
Is a non-profit Ministry that offers assistance to those most in need, by partnering with social service agencies throughout the city. Troost39 is committed to supporting the community of midtown Kansas City and the Troost Corridor.
EPISODE 503: PTSD From Tragedy
We turn our attention to the issue of traumatic events and post traumatic stress disorder. Joining to discuss this important topic is Patricia Bryan, Outpatient Team Leader for the Family Service and Guidance center and Charlotte Purcell a trauma survivor.
PTSD Causes
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can stem from an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either by being part of or witnessing it. Some symptoms might be made up of flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. To find more about this subject check out this information from the Mayo Clinic.
EPISODE 504: Capturing the Moment
We’re diving into the dos and don’ts of photography tips to help you get the most out of this hobby. Joining us to talk about creative ways to preserve your memories beyond your phone screen is Carol Meyers of Memory Makers Photography and Christina Noland, with Compass Marketing and Advertising Partners
Other Resources:
Essential photography tips for beginners.
Memory Makers Photography
Memory Makers can capture beautiful moments in many different environments both indoor and outdoor. We can discuss to determine the setting that best aligns with the look and feel you desire. More information can be found at Memory Makers Photography.
EPISODE 505: Getting Arty
On this episode, we discuss the arts in our community, the impact women have made in art, the benefits of the arts on children, schools, the community. Joining us to discuss the importance of art in out lives is Connie Gibbons, Director, Mulvane Art Museum and Marie Plinsky of the Topeka Art Guild
Feeling Artsy?
Here’s How Making Art Helps Your Brain
Topeka Art Guild
Founded in 1916, Topeka Art Guild is a membership association which strives to support the arts. Membership is available to both artists and those wishing to provide support for the guild and its mission. Guild membership has various levels of contribution and benefits. Check out the Topeka Art Guild on the web.
EPISODE 506: The Youth Mental Health Crisis
The numbers don’t lie – anxiety, dpression, and self-harm are rising at alarming rates among young people. Social media, academic pressure, family struggles – today’s kids are dealing with more than ever before. And yet, so many of them are suffering in silence. What can we do as friends, as parents, as a community? To discuss the youth mental health crisis are Amy Tibbitts and Morgan Schmitz, who are therapists with the Lilac Center.
Mental Health Resources for Adolescents
National Institute for Mental Health
The Lilac Center
The Lilac Center uses Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) a structured approach to help people who struggle with emotional disturbances like borderline personality disorder. It includes individual therapy, group therapy, and learning skills to help make life more manageable. Skills taught in DBT are ideal for anyone to use on a daily basis.
EPISODE 507: Impact Investing
With us to discuss the details of impact investing, a program that puts people and community first, are Marsha Pope, President of Topeka Community Foundation, Pam Alexander, Topeka Community Foundation board member, Erin Steele, Owner of Heritage Home and Janice Watkins, CEO of Topeka Habitat For Humanity.
Topeka Community Foundation
The Topeka Community Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in our region through an active partnership with donors and others who believe, as we do, that positive change occurs through effective charitable givings.
Topeka Habitat for Humanity
Since 1984 we have built 115 houses and renovated or repaired hundreds more. Topeka Habitat for Humanity builds strong and stable neighborhoods by building strong and stable homes.
EPISODE 508: Women In Poetry
In this episode we discuss, a mellennia-old medium, poetry. Joining this discussion are Melissa Fite Johnson, poet, author and high school English teacher…and our own Kansas Poet Laureate, Traci Brimhall.
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud® lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. Through this program, high school students across the country participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve their public speaking skills, help build confidence, and teach them about literary history and contemporary life.
EPISODE 509: Connecting with Nature
We are all busy with work, electronics, and our mobile devices. It’s so hard to disconnect! But, can taking a break from the chaos to make time for a nature break have a really positive impact on our physical and mental health?
Joining us to discuss all of these natural benefits are Sheena Parsons, Manager of the KU Field Station, and Bluebird Taylor Mkown. Naturalist Supervisor at the Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center.
The Baker Wetlands and Discovery Center
The Baker University Wetlands and Discovery Center is a paradise for our student biologists, ecologists, biochemists, and pre-health professionals. The stunning 927-acre natural habitat is also open to Stargazers, bird watchers, and exercise enthusiasts are always bustling around the area, which is open to the public.
The KU Field Station
The KU Field Station welcomes students, faculty and staff from across the University of Kansas and other institutions for study at our three sites. In addition, we maintain 5 miles of public trails and offer many public programs for people of all abilities and skill levels.
EPISODE 510: Buying and Selling A Home, Where Do We Begin?
Traditional real estate transactions can be confusing. A recent poll, 49% said they were intimidated by the steps to buying or selling a home and to make the process even more complicated, there’s a housing shortage in a lot of kansas communities.
Here to discuss this topic are Melissa Herdman, a realtor with Kirk and Cobb Realtors, and, to understand finances we have Barbara Duncan, a partner, and senior wealth advisor with Clayton Wealth Partners.
Kirk and Cobb Realtors
Kirk & Cobb serves first-time and experienced sellers. They assist customers in buying and selling homes spanning the entire price spectrum and in all areas of the Topeka community. Kirk & Cobb is a premium-service brokerage which means all customers receive the same level of service, regardless of the price range in which they are working.
Clayton Wealth Partners
As a fee-only advisory firm, Clayton Wealth Partners financial advice is objective and based on the knowledge gained through years of in-depth professional training and experience.
EPISODE 511: Childcare Shortage In Kansas
The childcare shortage in Kansas is a pressing issue affecting families, childcare providers, and policymakers. Joining us to discuss some of the challenges that working parents in Kansas face, and how the city of Topeka is responding, are Sarah Elsen, Executive Director of Childcare Aware of Eastern Kansas, and Trina Goss, Director of Business and Talent initiatives at the Greater Topeka Partnership.
ChildCare Aware
ChildCare Aware of Eastern Kansas serves the 33 counties in Eastern Kansas. Additionally, the agency operates the Child Care Aware® of Kansas Resource Center for families seeking child care across the entire state of Kansas.
Greater Topeka Partnership
The Greater Topeka Partnership and Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas share commitment to addressing the critical need for accessible and high-quality child care services in the region.
EPISODE 512: Book Club Benefits
Book clubs can motivate members to read regularly, exposing members to a variety of genres, authors, and perspectives they might not explore on their own.
Joining us to discuss the benefits of book clubs, how to start your own, or how to find clubs already in existence is Cadie Maas, Readers and Resources Supervisor at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
TSCPL Book Clubs:
TSCPL currently has 8 active book clubs with both in person and zoom meeting options. These book clubs span a variety of interests so there is something for everyone. There is even a “Silent” book club, which is a no-pressure book club where folks can just gather together in quite camaraderie and enjoy our comfortable library setting with others who also want to carve out some dedicated reading time. For more information about each of TSCPL book clubs visit: https://tscpl.org/readers/book-clubs
EPISODE 513: Fun On A Budget
Whether you’re hiking, floating, or just relaxing in the sun, Kansas proves you don’t need to spend big to have a big adventure! To learn more about what budget firendly option the state offers we welcome Colby Sharples-Terry, PR & Communications Manager from Kansas Tourism and Jordan Roemerman, Deputy Director for Kansas Tourism.
Travel Kansas
To learn more about all of the sights, sounds, smells and tastes Kansas has to offer take a trip to TravelKS.
EPISODE 514: Food Bank Funding
The recent funding cut by the USDA is impacting services to communities in need. Food orders intended for the Harvesters in Kansas and Missouri were cancelled, resulting in in a lack of much-needed food products to area food pantries and shelters. Joining us to discuss the impact include, Elizabeth Keever, Chief Resource Officer, Harvesters; and Matt Hamer, Communications Manager, Harvesters.
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Harvesters
Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 900 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. We also offer education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition.
Food banks feel the pain from higher prices and cuts to government programs
Food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA halted more than $500 million in deliveries to those food banks. Learn more from the PBS News Hour on this story.
EPISODE 515: Back To School
The percentage of adult learners attending college full-time is increasing. Today we’re diving into the world of non-traditional students with some help from our guests – Leah Brown, Interim Director of Admissions at Washburn University, Linda Tuller, a Non-traditional student auditing classes at Washburn and Valerie Peckham, Adjunct Faculty in Psychology at Washburn University.
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Creating a Peaceful Holiday
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