Podcast

Waves of Awareness is celebrating one year of production! WOA debuted on January 17th, 2022, and what a year it has been! Three seasons, 38 episodes, and many incredible guests later, we wanted to sit down and reflect on all the amazing memories of the past year.   Listen along as WOA sits down in two different groups to discuss year one and the future. We are joined at the table by Chris Tashima, John Lynch, Lance Jordan, Matt Moore, Staci Davis, and Trent Denson.   We hope everyone has enjoyed year one as much as we have! We are excited to …

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Welcome back, everyone! Waves of Awareness is back with Season Four and we couldn’t be more excited. We are kicking the season off with an amazing Christmas story and the tale of a beloved Waves hero.   Over the holidays, Middle TN experienced a sudden blast of cold, resulting in a little snow and a lot of ice. Many families experienced frozen pipes during the arctic blast. One of the homes operated by Waves was part of those experiencing frozen pipes. Listen along to how the day was saved by our very own Christy Webb in the middle of a flooded home.  …

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This week Katy Clouse joins us for the podcast! Katy has been with the ARC of Williamson County for 20 years, and as of April 2022, she is their newest Executive Director. Join Chris, Matt, and Staci for a conversation about all the newest happenings at the ARC.   The ARC has a few save-the-dates coming up that you won’t want to miss!   February 23rd – Ventures   March 2nd – Future Planning Workshop 5:30 pm   See attached photos for more information about the upcoming event!  Listen now!

This week we are joined by a very special guest, Markus Jones! Markus is the Sr. Director of Development & Strategic Operations for Riverside and a long-time friend of Staci Davis! Beth, Chris, Staci, and Trent are our co-hosts this week and discuss what services Riverside offers in Massachusetts.   Riverside and Waves have very similar missions, and both serve the population with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We were extremely lucky to sit down with Markus and hear about the similarities and some different hardships of the two non-profits.  This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN’s …

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Another awesome episode of the Waves of Awareness podcast with the new President of the Board, Rebekah Zeitlin, and Johnny Sunshine. Listen in to hear all about what Rebekah is excited about being the incoming Board President and as always Johnny Sunshine brings all the energy and greatness!  This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on any streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at …

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We are so excited to introduce our listeners to Talisman Summer Camp! Waves of Awareness had the pleasure of sitting down with Haley Mitchell, Admissions Director for Talisman Summer Camp. This incredible summer camp provides exceptional programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and similar Neurodevelopmental Disorders in a traditional camp environment. Based in Zirconia, NC, this camp offers activities designed to increase confidence, promote responsibility, and enhance communication and social skills, teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution through group discussions, modeling, and practice.   Listen along as Chris, Matt, Staci, and Taylor from Waves, Inc. interview the impressive Haley Mitchell! …

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WOA, we’re turning 50! This year is Waves’ 50th Anniversary and we are here to tell you all about it. Join Trent (Spread the Positive), Matt “The Man” Moore, Beth Hughes, and Lance Jordan (Executive Director) as they talk about the festivities planned for the 50th Anniversary and how the organization has changed over the past 5 decades. Matt has been active in Backlight Productions with their dance team, while Beth really enjoys tuning into their masterclasses available online through Waves. You can learn more about Backlight Productions here: https://backlightproductions.org/ This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the …

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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY! March 21 is a pretty special day and we are here to celebrate! It’s World Down Syndrome Day and we have Eric Wilson, Matt “the Man” Moore, Norris, Gina, and Trent at the table to talk about it. The group talks about what 3.21 means and why today is the day chosen for WDSD. The guys talk about their goals in life and get into their superpowers. Gina shares how the world is different for people with Down syndrome in comparison to 30+ years ago when Eric was born. She also shares some great information about …

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Waves of Awareness has a special announcement! WOA will be bringing Johnny Sunshine and Beth Hughes in as rotating co-hosts for Season Three! Matt “Man” Moore is pursuing his musical talents this fall by joining Backlight Studio’s Glee Club and sadly will be unavailable for most of the season. Waves is so excited for Matt and can’t wait to see him perform in the Glee Club!   WOA is excited to introduce Beth and Johnny as more frequent co-hosts this season to bring different conversations to the podcast! Listen along to catch up with Mr. Sunshine and hear exciting new stories …

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We are excited to introduce you to Megan Jayroe on this week’s episode! Megan is a powerhouse in the population we serve and the Program Direct for Move Inclusive Dance! She has taken her passion for dance and teaching and combined them to provide an incredibly impacting activity for all abilities! This week we get to learn about the non-profit Move Inclusive Dance, located in Nashville and Franklin. They are an inclusive dance studio that empowers individuals of all ability levels to learn life skills through dance, using movement and music to transform their students’ lives. Listen along to hear …

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