Episodes

  • Brave Step

    Brave Step
    Apr 21 2026
    “We are more than what someone did to us.” That single sentence captures what so many sexual abuse and assault survivors struggle to believe: That trauma doesn’t define them and that healing is possible. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Brave Step's founder, Crystal Emerick, and volunteer Ly Semidey, two women who are creating spaces where survivors aren't just heard, but empowered to reclaim their stories and build the lives they deserve.
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    29 mins
  • Catawba Riverkeeper

    Catawba Riverkeeper
    Apr 14 2026
    Just in time for Earth Day, 2026, host Pamela Escobar talks with the Catawba Riverkeeper's Chief Scientist Brandon Jones, about the river's role in Charlotte's ecosystem and our daily lives, and the importance of keeping it clean.
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    26 mins
  • Dress for Success

    Dress for Success
    Mar 31 2026
    Dress for Success Charlotte is best known for setting women up with professional clothes for interviews and jobs. But they’ve always known that success takes more than a suit. Today, the majority of Dress for Success’ work actually focuses on career development. More women are coming to them for help choosing career paths, building financial skills, and learning to navigate the working world while managing everything else life throws at them. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Dr. Emily Wheeler, the executive director of Dress for Success Charlotte… and Kenea Clarkel, who’s living proof of what happens when women receive the full support they deserve.
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    27 mins
  • Charlotte Angels

    Charlotte Angels
    Mar 17 2026
    More than half of foster families quit within their first year. When foster families burn out, children get moved again. And again. And again. The average foster child cycles through seven different homes before finding a forever family. Charlotte Angels recognizes that foster families are the lifeline for vulnerable children… but only if those families feel equipped and connected. In this episode, host Pamela Escobar is joined by Charlotte Angels co-executive chairs Nicole Hanks and Camille Maara… friends for over 25 years who embody the very mission they're building.
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    38 mins
  • Camp Blue Skies

    Camp Blue Skies
    Feb 24 2026
    Camp Blue Skies Since 2009, Camp Blue Skies has been offering week-long overnight camps specifically for adults 21 and older with developmental disabilities, life-enriching experiences that provide the recreation, connection, and life skills that become so much harder to access after theirt 21st birthday. In this episode, host Pamela Escobar is joined by Richard Sesler, who was inspired by his son to create Camp Blue Skies…and his good friend, Woody, whose stepson was one of those first campers.
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    37 mins
  • Builders Bridge

    Builders Bridge
    Feb 10 2026
    New neighborhoods and homes are popping up constantly in Charlotte. All that construction means one thing: there’s a massive demand for skilled workers. And right now, there are plenty of young adults searching for stable careers with real opportunity. So what happens when you play matchmaker between that talent and those jobs? You get Builders Bridge, a nonprofit that’s training young adults and connecting them with sustainable careers in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction. IN this episode, host Pamela Escobar talks with Bae Reh, who found his career through Builders Bridge, and Jackie Fitzella, who makes these life-changing matches happen.
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    27 mins
  • Mind The Gap

    Mind The Gap
    Jan 27 2026
    One in five teenagers has considered suicide, according to the CDC. When Brooks Turner's daughter was diagnosed with a mental health condition, the journey to find help felt isolating and overwhelming. So she did something about it. She created Mind the Gap, a nonprofit designed to make sure nobody in a mental health crisis falls through the cracks. Today, Brooks joins host Pamela Escobar alongside Mind the Gap's Executive Director, Kimberly Walker-Thurmond. This episode discusses mental health, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Just call or text 988.
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    30 mins
  • Giving Tuesday 2025

    Giving Tuesday 2025
    Dec 2 2025
    Recorded at Share Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event at The Pearl in Uptown Charlotte, host Pamela Escobar talks with leaders from four local non-profits who are doing good in the Queen City. SEGMENT 1 (Start): Disability Rights and Resources Executive Director Samantha Nevins SEGMENT 2 (17:00) : Achieving Success On Purpose Founder Dr. Kareem Puranda SEGMENT 3 (27:12) : Assist ME Founder Jack Sheehan, and Community Outreach and Development Chair Jolyn Sloan SEGMENT 4 (40:55) : Junior League of Charlotte's President-Elect Laura Snead and Vice-President-Elect Mary Behler.
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    54 mins