concretegrowthproject's podcast

Most of our stories aren't neatly packaged, and even in their current states, can be used to help someone else make it one more day. The Concrete Growth Project is a podcast comprised of stories – some anonymous and some not – of resilience and encouragement meant to uplift and motivate others to press through life’s most challenging situations.

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Episodes

Part 1: Birthing Babies during COVID-19; (Season 2: Episode 3)

Dr. Lauren Lewis, OB/GYN stops by the CGP Podcast to share some knowledge about authentic patient care, COVID-19, and the importance of self-advocacy in the doctor's office. She speaks candidly about her experience as an essential worker called to assist women during the chaos of a pandemic.

May 26, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Taking Risks and Changing Lives

Wamite Muthara of Career Safari visits the CGP project to encourage women that are ready to take risks in their careers. She gives some incredible nuggets of inspiration and helps to give concrete tips for those that are thinking of starting entrepreneurial endeavors. Episode Sponsored by: Mindful Glow Candles Music By: "In a Heartbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Tone Jonez...

Apr 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Who's in Your Circle?

Dr. Alexis Melville, Psy.D of Inspired Courage Counseling and Consultation stops by the CGP Podcast to drop knowledge around relationships, vulnerability, and the importance of getting to know yourself FIRST even before you attempt to be there for your friends!!!

Feb 20, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Triggers: Concrete Growth Project Podcast

What's all the fuss about Triggers? Are they even a real thing? What are examples of some common triggers? What can you do to get over them? Check out the first full episode of the year for the Concrete Growth Project Podcast. We've got some great content and wonderful surprises for our audience! Music for the episode produced by: Tone Jonez Shaneah Taylor does not own the rights to the music played on the cast. Podcast Sponsored by: Gigi's Customs, MoBetta Credit, and Chicago Bravo...

Jan 25, 2019•17 min•Ep. 4

Tammera Holmes introduces Aviation Innovation to the Concrete Growth Project

Tammera L. Holmes is a strong advocate for youth in science, technology, engineering, and Mathematics, cultural exposure and career development/ advancements. She is the President and CEO of Aerostar Consulting and Co-Founder of the Aerostar Avion Institute. The CGP project was super blessed to be able to sit down and hear pearls of wisdom and get the scoop on how Chicago is embracing Aviation like NEVER BEFORE!

Oct 08, 2017•48 min•Ep. 2

Reflections from Paris: Audio Diary #2

Concrete Growth Project show host and producer Shaneah Taylor speaks for a short time on the importance of travel and self-reflection. Segment includes a couple samples and sounds from her time in Paris and Venice.

Jul 03, 2017•12 min

10 minute Audio Diary Segment 1: Concrete Growth Project

This is the beginning of the Concrete Growth Project Podcast's 10 minute Audio Diary Segments. We will air these submissions in between episodes as we get them. This segment features an anonymous audio diary from a sister that stepped out to share what she was feeling on a certain day at a certain time. CGP's host also opens up and shares part of her journey poetically.

May 03, 2017•12 min

Concrete Growth Project Episode 1: From Adversity to Attorney; Aisha Hurston Shares her Personal Story

Pain and Resilience make a Beautiful Couple, and Aisha Hurston kicks off the CGP's First Episode by brilliantly sharing the trials and tribulations that led her to being the successful attorney that she is today. Aisha is a beautiful example of how the painful seeds of our past can most definitely blossom into gardens where others can glean encouragement and strength. #resilience #strength #women #men #encouragement #childhood #attorney #law #socialjustice #relationships #personalstories #audiod...

Apr 20, 2017•41 min

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