The PickUp Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Dominique Jones is on a mission to Transform the communities of North Texas, one young adult at a time. Join us as we pick up the conversation with her in this second episode of our "Women In" series and she shares pearls of wisdom and practical truths about running a non-profit as a woman leader. You won't want to miss this episode!
Hey Pick Up Podcast fam! Sometimes life just happens and you get caught in between the seasons. And that's exactly what we've been up to. Catching up on life, making great plans for the pod, and looking to keep that balance we are always chatting about. We'll be back soon with fresh new content! In the meantime, get caught up on any episodes that you may have missed, and let us know what's on your mind! As always, we can't wait to PickUP the conversation with you next time!
The Women of North Texas are doing amazing things. What better place to start than with our very own Dominique Jones, Co-founder of TransformUs Movement! TransformUs Movement is on a mission to empower young adults to discover and live out their purpose. They have a power vision of emerging adults that are successful, self-sufficient, and selfless-- using their unique "superpowers" to transform their communities. It's our honor to PickUP the conversation with her today!
Whether you choose homeschool, private, or public education, there are things you can do to support a child with learning differences. In this week's episode, cohosts Krisette and Dominique talk about the benefits of spending more time with your child and embracing the TRUTH that what makes your child different also makes him/her exceptional!
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Family Centricism is more counter cultural in America than it used to be, but doing things as a family is the natural order things! Check out this episode as Co-hosts Krisette & Dominique share how faith, fathers and family play an essential part in their homeschool journey.
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You’re in for a treat today as we pick up where we left off, debunking old homeschool myths. Grab a pen and paper so that you can write down some ideas about Customization, Community, Culture, and Cooperative Learning!
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In Episode 1, So You Think You Want to Homeschool?, co-hosts Dominique Jones and Krisette Elizabeth lay out their homeschool origin stories. In this episode, you'll gain practical tips and tricks to start your own alternative education pathway and hear all about the realities of home education!
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There are a myriad of ways to mother in the 21st century! There is no “one way” or “right way” to do it; it looks different from one woman to the next and one culture to the next. Check out this episode featuring Cynthia Bush and Cynthia Smitherman as they share from their unique perspectives on mothering.
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Here are a few resources in the North Texas Area for special needs advocacy:
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Advocates for Special People DayHab https://advocatesforspecialpeople.org/special-connexions/
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Aim High https://naacp.org/people/aim-high-prep
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Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas https://www.dspnt.org/
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Mothering requires a LOT of grace and resilience. Co-hosts Krisette Cole and Dominique Jones reflect on the hurdles they had to overcome in order to record the motherhood panel. Join them as they find joy, laughter, and hope in the midst of the challenges.
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In episode 2, Co-host Krisette Cole and guest Kysha Hill Holland reflect on their journey through motherhood and navigating the complexities of raising black and brown boys in America today. Not only do they address the "pink elephant" in the room, but they also explore how racial injustice is perceived differently in this generation.
Continue with us on this journey through motherhood throughout the month of July. We will be transitioning into homeschool next month, so stay tuned at:
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Co-hosts Krisette Cole & Dominique Jones welcome a diverse group of women from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to share about their journey through motherhood and how their mothers' influence has shaped their lives. Kysha Holland, Cynthia Bush and Cynthia Smitherman share memorable moments with their mothers, how they broke free from the cycles that trauma created, and what it means to "mother" across different generations.
There's so much to share when it comes to motherhood that we'll be doing it all month long! So you'll never be in short supply of REAL content from REAL women.