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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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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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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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!

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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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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Happy Holidays from Waves! This week we sat down with some important people involved with Waves. We had fun talking about different holiday traditions, holiday plans, and favorite Christmas movies! Waves wishes you a holiday full of love and good fortune.   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 with a friend and leave a review on this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.  Listen now!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Waves, Inc. has plenty to be thankful for this year! We couldn’t continue without our incredible employees, so THANK YOU for being a part of our team! We also wouldn’t be where we are without our service participants, either. We have the extreme honor of working with these spectacular individuals every day. Listen along to this holiday episode that includes several interviews with Waves participants and employees. Waves wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday! Listen now!

Trent and Staci had the opportunity to sit down with rockstar, Audrey Kidd from Saddle Up! Audrey Kidd is a force to be reckoned with as the Executive Director for Saddle Up! Waves and Saddle Up! have the blessing of serving very similar populations. This organization is so much more than an incredible non-profit but is such a vital part of our population’s success stories. Saddle Up! started as a dream and launched as a one-night-a-week program – in daylight and good weather only – for 10 students. Saddle Up! is now a year-round program that will serve nearly 180 …

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Rachel LaRen makes a surprise appearance on WOA this week to collaborate with Matt on another musical episode! We talk about all the exciting things happening in her life and the success of her recent EP, Cowboy’s Don’t Change. You’ll be able to stream her newest EP, the Cotton Candy Sky Sessions, on November 11th through any streaming service. Listen along as Matt & Rachel sing some of their favorite songs together! Listen now!