Episodes
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Denetra Smiley of Smiley Connections, LLC.  Find this episode along with links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast As always, we appreciate shares, likes and reviews of our Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast. 
Published 07/06/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Ronald Pruitt, Founder and President of 4aGoodCause.  As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast Thank you for listening and sharing our Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast! 
Published 06/22/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Tameka Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell is a motivator, entrepreneur, author, slayer of imposter syndrome, and most importantly, a mom. Her love of storytelling and dedication to children’s literacy inspired her to build a legacy of writing books that encourage children to be fearless and believe in themselves. As always, you can find all Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast episodes on our website...
Published 06/08/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Susan Norris, Founder of Rescuing Hope, Inc. As always, you can find this and other Mind Your Mind Speaks episodes with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and sharing our podcast with others to increase reach!
Published 05/25/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Bill Nowicki, host of the Navigating Mental Illness Parent Stories Podcast.  As always, you can find this and other Mind Your Mind Speaks episodes with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and sharing our podcast with others to increase reach!
Published 05/11/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Vanessa Hardiman. Ms. Hardiman is the founder of Business Strategies & Solutions, LLC (Solutions4U.co) where she helps small and medium-sized businesses "solve problems." She founded Boss Kidz, Inc. which is a hands-on program geared toward improving students' interest in financial literacy, education, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.  As always, you can find our Mind...
Published 04/27/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Denise Czarnick, Executive Director of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.  As always, Mind Your Mind Speaks episodes along with show notes and links can be found on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and for sharing our content to grow the reach of this podcast! 
Published 04/13/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Liz Pfennig and Breiann Metoxen with the Tommy Nobis Center. Ms. Fennig is the Director of Programs and Ms. Metoxen is the Manager of Academy Programs.  You can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and sharing our podcast content. 
Published 03/30/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and our Program Director Kaleigh Raulerson. As Kaleigh mentions in the episode, this is her podcast debut and we are excited to introduce her to our podcast listening audience.  As always, please visit our website for show notes and links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast And, THANK YOU, for your support of our Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast. Please like and share our content on social...
Published 03/16/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Carl Crumley and Nicholas Adams of Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. Mr. Crumley is the Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction and Mr. Adams is the Deputy Chief of Emergency Management Services.  You can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and sharing our podcast content.   
Published 03/02/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director Irene Barton and Sandee Panichi, Deputy Director at Cobb Senior Services.  As always, please visit our website for show notes and links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 02/16/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Irene Barton, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, and Dr. Allison Garefino, Clinical Director of Children & Family Programs at Kennesaw State University. As always, you can find show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast.
Published 02/02/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Ellen McCarty of McCarty & Co.  McCarty & Co. was created by its principal, Ellen McCarty, a nonprofit professional with over 25 years executive leadership experience as a result of her passion and dedication to nonprofits and their ability to change lives and communities. To learn more and view show notes with links, please visit cobbcollaborative.org/podcast 
Published 01/19/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Gwen Skinner, Danielle Brock, and Andria Wells from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.  Please visit our website for show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast 
Published 01/05/23
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and our Literacy Coordinator, Leslie Danford. Tune in to learn more about The Basics Cobb County and our Literacy initiative. For show notes and links, please visit our website: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 12/15/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and TaNesha McAuley & Caterina Miceli of the Cobb County District Attorney's Office Family Advocacy Center.  For show notes and links, please visit our website: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 12/01/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Beverly Durden of Ravens Nest Foundation.  For show notes and links, please visit our website: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 11/10/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Shari Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cobb Community Foundation.  Please visit our website for show notes and links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast 
Published 10/27/22
IIn this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Beoncia Loveless. Listen as Beoncia shares her background and also speaks on the firearm safety advocacy work of Be SMART for Kids. (besmartforkids.org) For show notes and links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 10/13/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Ray Thomas, volunteer President of the Mableton Improvement Coalition. For show notes and links, please visit our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 09/29/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Julie Smith, CEO & Georgia Director of the SAM Foundation. The mission of the SAM Foundation is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education by equipping our communities with the skills to intervene in a suicidal crisis.  For additional show notes, including links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast   
Published 09/15/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Heather Croas. Heather has lived with a variety of mental illnesses most of her life and is a self-published author of two photo essay books which relate to her experience of living with mental illness. Additionally, she is the host of the MYLAR (My Look at Recovery) podcast. Heather has a goal of starting a non-profit focused on mental health advocacy through public speaking and...
Published 09/01/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Lane Pease, Director of Programs & Partnerships with Kate's Club. Kate's Club was founded 10 years ago and empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver. For more information and show notes with links, please visit our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 08/18/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Jillian Palmiotto. Jillian is the Executive Director of Together We Care, a nonprofit organization that honors and supports the disability community.   For additional show notes, including links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 08/04/22
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Tim Villegas, Editor-in-Chief at Think Inclusive. Tim and Irene discuss the value of inclusion in schools and more.  For additional show notes, including links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Published 07/21/22