Enrichment Today Podcast

02/03/2023

Check out Episode 20 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by our CEO Dr. Amy Christine Blansit and our special guest: Kay Gibson from the American Indian Center of Springfield!

Catch up on all previous episode of Enrichment Today on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast streaming platform!

02/02/2023

Episode 20 of the Enrichment Today Podcast gets pretty emotional.

Tune in Friday, February 3rd on our YouTube channel or any of your favorite podcast streaming platforms for episode 20 of Enrichment Today, hosted by our CEO Dr. Amy Christine Blansit and Kay Gibson of the American Indian Center of Springfield.

01/20/2023

Episode 19 of our Enrichment Today Podcast is now live, featuring our Director of Development Holly Melton and Timmarie Hamilton from Missouri Mentoring Partnership!

Check out the full episode here or on the podcast streaming platform of your choice: https://youtu.be/l8g9grIgZF8

01/19/2023

A sneak peek on the next episode of Enrichment Today featuring the American Indian Center of Springfield!

10/12/2022

Haven't checked out our show Enrichment Today Podcast? Check out this clip from episode 2, where hosts Dr. Amy Christine Blansit and Holly Melton discuss why we work so hard at DLF to support underserved communities.

Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast streaming platform!

10/07/2022

On Episode 18 of Enrichment Today, host Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: Shawn Askinosie!

Join them as they discuss overcoming tragedy, building an idea into a successful business, helping others on an international scale and so much more!

On Episode 18 of Enrichment Today, host Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: Shawn Askinosie!Join them as they discuss ...

10/05/2022

Here's a sneak peak at the upcoming Episode 18 of the Enrichment Today Podcast!

In this clip, host Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Shawn Askinosie of Askinosie Chocolate, discussing a common pitfall of the nonprofit sector and how we can work to change it.

Episode 18 will go live on Friday, October 7th on YouTube and all of your favorite podcast streaming platforms!

09/19/2022

On Episode 17 of Enrichment Today Podcast, our Director of Development, Holly Melton, sits down with Joshua Boley, Outreach Coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound

Join them as they discuss the advantages VUB provides veterans, the importance of providing more accessible education and training, and more!

On Episode 17 of Enrichment Today, our Director of Development, Holly Melton, sits down with Joshua Boley, Outreach Coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound.Joi...

09/07/2022

A behind the scenes look at Season 2 Episode 2 of Enrichment Today featuring Veterans Upward Bound!

07/15/2022

On the season 2 premiere of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with our Director of Personal Development, Meghan Storey, to talk about our biggest annual fundraiser: Fashion Forward!

Join them as they talk about what Fashion Forward is, the lives that it benefits, and how YOU can help make a difference by being a part of Fashion Forward!

On the season 2 premiere of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with our Director of Personal Development, Meghan Storey, to tal...

06/02/2022

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in with us!

We are excited to kick off season 2 soon, so stay tuned for even more entertaining and enriching episodes to come!

05/06/2022

On episode 15 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Dr. Joan Barrett and Jordan Schreiber from Ozarks Technical Community College!

Join them as they discuss how to overcome common collegiate barriers, resources that are available to you, remind you that you are worthy and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjsiZir64UU

On episode 15 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Dr. Joan Barrett and Jordan Schreiber from Ozarks Technical Community ...

04/23/2022

On Episode 14 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with the Director of Community Engagement of the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks, Kelly Brown!

Join them as they discuss the constant need for diapers, alleviating barriers, providing cost-saving alternatives like cloth diapers and so much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMN9CAfX8Gc

On Episode 14 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Director of Community Engagement of the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks, Kelly Brown!Join the...

04/12/2022

Dr. Amy Christine Blansit getting the word out about the Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks!!

04/08/2022

On the thirteenth episode of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with SCORE Mentors (Southwest Missouri) Midwest Regional Ambassador Justyn Pippins!

Join them as they discuss how SCORE assists new businesses and small business owners, some of the obstacles small business owners must overcome and how to do so, and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnPdqfjrW_w

On the thirteenth episode of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with SCORE Midwest Regional Ambassador Justyn Pippins!Join them...

03/25/2022

On Episode 12 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Heather Harden and John Kennedy from The Excel Center Springfield to talk about what an adult high school is, the advantages of getting a high school diploma from an adult high school versus completing a HISET or GED, the services they provide the community and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnM0E1DOX0M&t=86s

On Episode 12 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Heather Harden and John Kennedy from the Goodwill Excel Center to talk about what an adult ...

03/11/2022

On Episode 11 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Lisa Langley of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri!

Join them as they discuss the history of women fighting and attaining the right to vote, the importance of protecting and utilizing that right, upcoming elections and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nA2r76_h28

On Episode 11 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Lisa Langley of the League of Women Voters Southwest Missouri!Join the...

03/01/2022

A sneak peak at a future episode of Enrichment Today, where we are joined by The Excel Center Springfield!

02/26/2022

On a very special Episode 10 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit returns to the show and is joined by Anneliese Kerr, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator of the Springfield Community Gardens!

Join them as they discuss the cost and nutritional benefits of growing produce, the positive impact urban gardening has on both a community and the individual, and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k__XxmrFS8c

On a very special Episode 10 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit returns to the show and is joined by Anneliese Kerr, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator...

02/11/2022

On Episode 9 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with the founder of Kitchen Therapy with Brandy and a founder of the Missouri Nutrition Alliance: Brandy Hickman!

Join us as they discuss surviving and thriving after cancer, making manageable healthy changes, how to understand your body and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK7q8rC0WlY&t=1714s

On Episode 9 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with the founder of Kitchen Therapy with Brandy and a founder of the Missour...

01/28/2022

On Episode 8 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with one of our RISE members, Misty Lea.

Join them as they have an honest conversation about the many obstacles one faces when you isolate yourself, finding a support system that works for you, and developing the courage and the determination to make a change!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hagpAenJ2eg

On Episode 8 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with one of our RISE members, Misty Hardin. Join them as they have an honest...

01/27/2022

A behind the scenes look at the next episode recording of the Enrichment Today Podcast!

01/14/2022

On Episode 7 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Shannon Joy, one of our RISE members, co-founder of Hey Girl Marketing and creator of Shannon Joy Creative, where they talk about advocating for yourself, paying off over $100,000 of debt thanks to budgeting with the Drew Lewis Foundation, inspirational art and so much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaiBYYd-OCM&t=295s

On Episode 7 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Shannon Joy, one of our RISE members, co-founder of Hey Girl Marketing ...

12/31/2021

On Episode 6 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with former president of American Beverage Company and chairman of their board: Jim Ferguson, to discuss the importance of setting goals, pivoting your path to accomplish what you desire, and so much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GgDOcER0OA&t=3s

On Episode 6 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with former president of American Beverage Company and chairman of their board: Jim Ferguson, to ...

12/17/2021

On Episode 5 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with the manager of SingleMomzRock, Kendal Ford, to discuss the obstacles they both had to face being single moms, the resources that are available to single parents, how SingleMomzRock gives single moms a sense of community and support, and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTd3snKQYY&t=754s

On Episode 5 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the manager of SingleMomzRock, Kendal Ford, to discuss the obstacles they both had to face b...

12/03/2021

On this episode of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Allison Eckhardt, the Outreach Services Manager for the Springfield-Greene County Library District, to talk about the important resources that libraries provide, how free access to WiFi can significantly support low-income families, upcoming events and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylyjxG-xAK4

On this episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Allison Eckhardt, the Outreach Services Manager for the Springfield-Greene County Library...

11/19/2021

On Episode 3 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. christine sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy-A Financial Mentor and our brand new Director of Development, Holly Melton, to talk about common misconceptions regarding poverty, nonprofits, and what the Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks does and the people that it serves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGp3KmB1g48

On Episode 3 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy and our brand new Director of Development, H...

10/22/2021

On Episode 2 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Your Financial Buddy-A Financial Mentor, Holly Melton, to talk about the history of The Fairbanks and how all of the nonprofits that now reside within its walls work together to provide individuals with “cradle to career” services.

Check it out on Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks' YouTube channel and podcast streaming services!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU1AcHY8lOE

On Episode 2 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy, Holly Melton, to talk about the history of ...

10/15/2021

Episode 2 of the Enrichment Today Podcast hosted by Dr. Amy Christine Blansit with special guest: Owner and Founder of Your Financial Buddy-A Financial Mentor, Holly Melton, will premiere Friday, October 22nd!

Make sure to subscribe to our channel on YouTube and podcast streaming services in order to be the first to enjoy all future episodes!

10/01/2021

On the inaugural episode of the Enrichment Today Podcast, Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Holly Melton, CEO and Owner of Your Financial Buddy-A Financial Mentor, and talks about what you can expect from this podcast, Amy and Holly's background, why our slogan is “Breaking Crayons”, and even the phrase "lump on a log”. You don’t want to miss these discussions and so much more!

You can check out the YouTube version here, as well as the podcast version on a variety of different podcast streaming platforms. Tell us what you think, what topics you'd like us to discuss in the future, and even what guests you'd like to see on future episodes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbbzy5ZP2Ac

On the inaugural episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Holly Melton, CEO and Owner of Your Financial Buddy, and talks about what you ca...