The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Crime Stoppers of Houston’s CEO, the mission of this podcast is to have balanced conversations with local and national newsmakers that offer real solutions to our nation’s most pressing issues.
Join us LIVE in the studio as we welcome back Griselda “Grizzy Hood News” Castillo! Meet @grizzyshoodnews in person and dive into critical topics and conversations that impact our communities. Don’t miss out on the celebration!
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🎉 Another successful season is in the books, and we've shared it with some amazing guests!
In this week’s Season 8 in Review episode, Rania and Sydney chat about the most recent trending topics making news and circling social media.
From TikTok bans, to Harvey Weinstein’s shocking legal twist, Sammy’s Law, and of course, a dash of Taylor Swift!
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Rania & Jenn can't wait to dive into cyber safety with Yaratsen Vidauri & Liliana Ramirez-Guevara!
Tune in for a fresh, young perspective on navigating the digital realm! 🌐
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Prepare to Win!!🏆
Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of JJ Moses, now a motivational force, community champion, and author.
Tune in for exclusive insights into his new book, his impactful work in the Houston community, and the story of how he conquered every obstacle to reach the NFL and beyond! 🌟
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All he does is win win win no matter what!
A lot happened after the Chief's Super Bowl win and this week, Justin Reid shares his story and experiences.
Tune in to hear about the lessons he's learned, the mindset that won him 2 Super Bowl Championships, and how he's using his platform to give back to his community.
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We have a very interesting bonus episode this week.
Don't miss Rania's discussion with four victims of the recent random NYC attacks on women.
In this episode allisonnhager, @elliowagner, Karina Dunford, and @quinnofnewyork, discuss their experience and how it has shaped their opinion on safety in NYC.
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Baseball season is finally here! ⚾️ As you gear up for opening day, don't miss the chance to hear from the legendary Astros supporter, Sheridan Williams.
If you're looking for another reason to fall in love with Houston, be sure to tune in at 10:00 AM to hear all our champion city has to offer. 🌟
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With baseball opening day around the corner, we are so excited to share our latest episode with the one and only Julia Morales, Sports Anchor & Reporter for Space City Home Network!
Our podcast team visited Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, for an exclusive sit down with one of Houston’s favorite sports reporters.
Tune in at 10:00AM to hear this uplifting interview about Julia’s success story as a female trailblazer and now small business owner.
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Rania and Jenn are so excited to welcome Leon Clayborne to discuss his work as Director of Program Strategy & Community Impact at the Just Keep Living Foundation (founded by Matthew McConaughey).
Tune in to hear more about connecting with the next generation and the impact of JKL’s fitness and wellness programs.
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If your kids are on any social media platform, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Rania and Jenn welcome Sam Chapman, Joann Bogard and Amy Neville, all parents who are fighting relentlessly for legislative changes to address the online fentanyl crisis and other dangers of the online world.
About our guests:
• Sam returns on the podcast to share this story of losing his 16-year-old son Sammy to an unintentional fentanyl overdoes death. Sam has now become a HUGE advocate in the social media monitoring and fentanyl space, who recently attended and spoke at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Tech CEO’s. He shares what that experience was like and touches on his thoughts of Mark Zuckerberg’s apology to victim families who were there.
• Joann Bogard and her husband lost their 15-year-old son Mason after he tried a viral social media trend called “the choking game” and ultimately took Mason’s life. She joined the episode to share her story and her work on the Kids Online Safety Act.
• Amy Neville lost her 14-year-old son Alexander Neville to an unintentional fentanyl overdose death via drugs purchased on Snapchat. They started a foundation in Alexander’s memory.
We thank Sam, Joann and Amy for sharing their stories with our audience. It’s truly a conversation all parents should be aware of and engaged in.
Join us each Wednesday at 10am CST.
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The conversation continues regarding the case of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who was tragically killed on her way to catch a school bus on the morning of February 15th.
In this episode, we catch up with Griselda Castillo of Grizzy's Hood News, who was on the front lines of the case, and involved with Cunningham's family.
Don’t miss The Balanced Voice Podcast every Wednesday at 10 AM CST!
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The case of missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunnigham is one we will remember forever.
On this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, we air our conversation with Tim Miller, Founder & Director of Texas EquuSearch, who worked very closely with law enforcement agencies in Livingston, Texas on the multi-agency search to help find Audrii. Texas EquuSearch was instrumental in locating Audrii through sonar equipment.
Join us as we discuss his personal story of why he started Texas EquuSearch and how they help families across the country free-of-charge with missing person cases. Tim walks us through all that took place in Audrii’s search, including explaining the technology that was used to help find her body.
We thank Tim for his time as he courageously takes us back to the beginning of Texas EquuSearch after experiencing the most unimaginable tragedy himself when his very own 16-year-old daughter (Laura) went missing in 1984. Tim is truly an angel who has helped at almost every search conducted by Texas EquuSearch, providing guidance, expertise, and a God given ability to bring home the missing.
Don’t miss The Balanced Voice Podcast every Wednesday at 10 AM CST!
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About Texas EquuSearch:
Created in 2000 to support families of lost and missing persons. Since 2,000 they have participated in over 2,000 searches in over 40 states and 11 countries; and have reunited over 500 missing persons with their families and recovered the remains of over 250 victims.
Empowering families in the digital age!
Join us as we dive into the world of tech with Brock Murphy and Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech. Discover how they’re equipping students, families, and educators with the tools to navigate technology safely. From understanding trends to taking actionable steps, let’s explore the digital landscape together.
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Season 8 launches with Licensed Professional Counselor Brodie Simmons as our first guest!
Brodie, an active advisory committee member of our new NEEDS program serving the neurodiverse community, has dedicated his career to supporting teens, young adults, and families grappling with pervasive mental illnesses or addiction. We cover so much about his work in this space - with neurodivergent young adults offenders, in local schools, in private practice, with parents and currently with Crime Stoppers!
You won’t want to miss this conversation about our work that started out of love for a very special community - the neurodiverse population who is at a greater risk for victimization and/or ending up as an offender.
As we conclude 2023 and to wrap up Season 7 of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn express their immense gratitude to the wonderful guests and listeners who have been with us throughout the past few years, helping us achieve the milestone of 1 million listeners this year!
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🎙️ Rania and Jenn chat with Corporate and Personal Image Consultant Helen Perry and Founder and CEO of Bridges of Life, John Sage.
Discover the inspiring work of Bridges To Life (BTL), a faith-based restorative justice program for incarcerated men and women. BTL provides a platform for life-changing transformation, aiming to connect communities to prisons, reduce recidivism rates (especially for violent crimes), decrease the number of crime victims, and enhance public safety.
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Don't miss this insightful conversation on making a positive impact!
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This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the digital landscape with their teens.Join Rania and Jenn as they engage in a powerful conversation with Tim and Tamia Woods, parents turned advocates and founders of the Do it For James Foundation: https://www.letsdifj.org/Tim and Tamia share their heartbreaking journey after their son James fell victim to online sextortion, emphasizing the critical need for open dialogue about this pressing issue.Don't miss this eye-opening episode!Thank you to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial. ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow!YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoiceSpotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice#podcast #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #onlinesafety #TheBalancedVoicePodcast #DoItForJamesFoundation #sextortionawareness
Crime Stoppers is dedicated to addressing the crucial issue of mental health, especially with the rising number of crisis tips received on our Tip Line. We strive to provide solutions by offering support services and resources for families in need. We've teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine to work together in addressing critical and time-sensitive needs within our community.
This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn engage in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Eric Storch, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Storch, an experienced clinical psychologist, specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, as well as anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
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Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino) returns to the podcast, this time chatting with KHOU 11 News Anchor Mia Grandey (@miagradney.) The episode was previously recorded during the 2023 Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala.
Mia and Mira have a moderated conversation about the local and global fight against human trafficking. As a UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and an actress from 'Sound of Freedom,' Sorvino offers insights about her passion to help others, how her involvement in anti-trafficking began, her personal experiences turned into advocacy, her career, and much more.
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Shaking things up this week on The Balanced Voice Podcast! Crime Stoppers of Houston Deputy Director Nichole Christoph (@mininicnic) is taking the reins as our guest host. Nichole sits down with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter to discuss the incredible work of AVDA (@avda_tx), a nonprofit with a 40-year legacy dedicated to ending family violence and empowering survivors.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about advocacy, accountability, and community response to abuse.
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Tune in to THIS WEEK's must-listen episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast featuring UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and Academy Award Winning Actress, Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino.)
Last week, we had the honor of having Mira as a special guest at our annual Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala. Before the event, Rania and Jenn sat down with her for a candid conversation covering everything from her Dancing with the Stars journey to her passionate activism in the fight against human trafficking.
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On this week’s episode of The Balanced Voice, Rania and Jenn chat with Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice of Arnold Ventures Jennifer Doleac.
Jennifer works with the research, programmatic, and advocacy teams to support rigorous, policy-relevant research and turn the resulting research insights into effective policy. She also hosts Probable Causation, a podcast about research related to crime and the criminal justice system.
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Rania and Jenn talk with Sky High CEO Brittany Hebert Franklin, who never met a challenge she wasn’t prepared to face head-on. Brittany and her team raise millions of dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research.
Sky High funds projects at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center and The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Memphis, among others.
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Don’t miss Rania and Jenn chatting with Southwest Regional Board Chair for UNICEF USA Susan Boggio.
Susan and her husband, Dan, were recipients of UNICEF’s Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award in 2019 and recently established the Susan and Dan Boggio Fund for UNICEF to support global child protection and education.
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This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn dive into the Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis character letters on behalf of Danny Masterson before he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
They also chat about Pink’s response to an online troll, fashion at the VMA’s and how Matthew McConaughey is handling his teenage son on social media.
Don’t miss this HOT TAKES episode!
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Today on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn sit with down with Griselda “Grizzy” Castillo from Hood News.
With over 400,000 followers on social media, Grizzy reports on violent crimes to water leaks and everything in between. She talks about why she decided to take it upon yourself to begin reporting on community issues and how she has managed to earn the trust of her followers.
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This WEDNESDAY, at 10 AM CST on The Balance Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn continue the conversation with Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist, who have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of companion animals.
Their work in passing the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act in Texas is a testament to their commitment to animal welfare. Their efforts are captured in the powerful and inspiring documentary, ‘For the Animals,’ which follows their journey as they work to combat the stray dog epidemic in Houston.
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WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK!
Welcome to Season 7 of The Balanced Voice Podcast. We’re excited to welcome more local and national leaders to share perspectives on often polarizing issues in a balanced manner. Through these conversations, we hope to educate, empower, and equip our listeners to become active participants in local and national public safety initiatives.
➡ Listen or watch at 10 AM CST, as Rania and Jenn kick off Season 7 talking with Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist, co-presidents of @houstonpetset. Together, they have been able to make a significant impact in the fight against animal homelessness and suffering. They also talk about the powerful and inspiring documentary, ‘For the Animals’, which follows their journey as they work to combat the stray dog epidemic in Houston.
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Don’t miss this week’s Season 6 Finale with Rania & Jenn!
Have you missed some episodes… don’t worry, together they will be recapping this season’s most compelling conversations – from community engagement for youth safety to school shootings to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth to online safety and the fentanyl crisis.
🎙️Listen on IG, the @crimestoppersofhouston FB page, YouTube: @CrimeStopHouston or your favorite platform.A special thanks again to our podcast FlipLok – none of this would be possible without your support!
Rania and Jenn have a powerful discussion about criminal rehabilitation with Reggie “OG1” Gordon. OG1 works to educate young people on the consequences of a life of crime and help them develop skills to constructively cope with fear and make habit forming decisions that pave the way to a brighter future.
The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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Rania and Jenn talk with parents turned advocates, Samuel Chapman and Amy Neville, alongside the Founding Attorney of The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC). In their fifth lawsuit against Snap, Inc., SMVLC alleges that certain features on Snapchat have allowed a dangerous "Snapchat Drug Cartel" to operate, tragically contributing to the loss of nine young lives. In March, they filed the suit in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, marking the latest chapter in their ongoing fight for justice.
Don’t miss this important conversation!
The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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Rania and Jenn chat with Life Coach Barrett Pall.
Barrett is an advocate for models in the industry who were sexually assaulted and was featured in Forbes magazine alongside other models for their work on the Adult Survivors Act. The Adult Survivors Act created a one year “look-back” window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers regardless of when the abuse occurred.
The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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Rania and Licensed Professional Counselor Andrew Tessmer discuss the three things they look for when exploring differences around gender identity in youth. Andrew is a Certified Queer & Trans Affirming Professional and specializes in working with LGBTQ+ concerns, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, perfectionism, social skills, procrastination/motivation, career counseling, and adult ADD/ADHD.
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Rania and Jenn welcome Alicia Acuña.
Alicia is a Senior Correspondent for FOX News Channel based in the network's Denver bureau. She recounts her experience outside East High School in Denver during a shooting incident where her son attended which resulted two injured administrators. Alicia rushed to the school as a concerned mother, not at all assigned to report on the incident, but while onsite was asked to do an interview. As she was reporting, she reunited with her son in an emotional on-air moment that was watched across the Nation.
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The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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🎤 Rania and Jenn continue the important conversation about community and youth safety with President and CEO of Goya Foods, Inc. Bob Unanue.
They discuss Goya Foods’ new initiative Goya Cares for HT, which reaches out to victims of child trafficking and children who are suffering from mental illness in partnership with local YMCAs in the Greater Houston Area.
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Rania welcomes Crime Stoppers of Houston Statewide Director of Safe School Institute Jenna Fondren to address the heart-wrenching issue of school shootings that continue to occur.
They discuss what Safe School Institute offers to aid in the fight of safety and security in schools, what districts should be doing as it relates to threat assessment and how administrators can utilize the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line to support their students.
The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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Welcome to the Season 6 premiere of The Balanced Voice Podcast!
Rania and Jenn kick off the season with YMCA CEO Steven Ives, about the organization's initiative called “Know. See. Respond.”
The initiative seeks to help staff, parents and guardians KNOW how abuse happens, SEE the warning signs, and RESPOND quickly to prevent child abuse.
The Balanced Voice Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday at 10 AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page, YouTube channel and now on Spotify.
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Catch up on Season 5 - Follow and Subscribe!
⚖️ Season 5 in Review: From the fentanyl epidemic in America, human trafficking crisis and public safety both online and at home, to devoted public service and family values.
What episode was Rania and Jenn’s favorite? Find out on the Crime Stoppers of Houston FB Page, on @thebalancedvoicepodcast on IG, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice
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Catch up on Season 5 - Follow and Subscribe!
⚖️ Season 5 in Review: From the fentanyl epidemic in America, human trafficking crisis and public safety both online and at home, to devoted public service and family values.
What episode was Rania and Jenn’s favorite? Find out on the Crime Stoppers of Houston FB Page, on @thebalancedvoicepodcast on IG, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice
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Rania and Jenn talk with Anna Reger (@annaregerofficial), founder of Fliplok (@fliplok.usa), a hardware device easily installed within door hinges to add additional protection.
Initially, Anna created Flip Lok to protect women within their homes, but now Flip Lok is used to aid schools and office buildings stay safe from intruders.
Anna is also actively working with school districts and governments to implement Flip Lok in schools across America. ➡️Learn how you can get Flip Lok in your child’s school district.
Tune in on IG, on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page, YouTube Channel, on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com OR on your favorite podcast platform!
Rania and Jenn sit down with Houston’s hometown hero, Mattress Mack and his daughter, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to talk about their family values, mantras, and passing down traditions of service and philanthropy.
From helping Houstonians in times of need, natural disasters, and the pandemic to stepping up in big ways to help fight crime and reduce the stigma of mental illness – don’t miss this incredible conversation!
🎙 Tune in on IG, on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page, YouTube Channel, on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com OR on your favorite podcast platform!
Do you know how to keep your child safe from online predators or sextortion? This Wednesday, on The Balanced Voice podcast, Rania and Jenn chat with @yamipence , Former Special Victims Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce Detective, on what advice, tips or strategies parents should know when talking to their kids about CSAM (child sexual abuse material) and how to keep them safe while using technology and online platforms.
🎙 Tune in on Facebook, on the Crime Stoppers IG page, YouTube Channel, on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com OR on your favorite podcast platform!
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Holiday shopping is officially underway in-stores and online. Do you know the dangers of online phishing and identity theft?
Rania sits down with Alysa Erichs, National Spokesperson for USA-IT, and Jeni Zuercher, Director of Global Brand Protection and Brand Integrity Expert for Yeti, to talk about how Americans take more risks when shopping online during the holiday season and have fallen victim to holiday shopping scams.
Tips, what to look for, and more.
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Today on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jennifer continue the conversation about the fentanyl crisis in America.
They welcome Special Agent in Charge, Bill Bodner from the Drug Enforcement Administration about fears from the community, how fentanyl laced candy could make its way into the hands of children, and what they are doing about the crisis.
Tune in on Instagram, on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page, YouTube Channel, on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com OR on your favorite podcast platform!
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Today on The Balanced Voice we welcome Navy SEAL veteran and founder of Veterans for Child Rescue, Craig Sawyer to discuss his documentary Countraland. This documentary exposes the multi-billion-dollar industry of child sex trafficking and educates on how we can empower and safeguard all children. In today’s conversation, Rania and Jenn speak with Craig about the making of Contraland and the horrific industry of child sex trafficking.
Special thank you to our Season 5 sponsor Flip Lok for making this episode possible. Learn more about Flip Lok at www.fliplok.com
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Welcome to our Season 5 premier! Today’s episode is the first episode of a multi-part series on the fentanyl crisis in America. In this episode, Rania and this season’s co-host Jennifer interviewed @hcsotx Deputy Leggett about her near-death experience after being exposed to fentanyl while on a service call. Together, they dive into what happened and the immediate action she took that saved her life.
Special thank you to our Season 5 sponsor Flip Lok for making this episode possible. Learn more about Flip Lok at www.fliplok.com
To request FREE Narcan Nasal Spray, please email SCP@crime-stoppers.org
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Rania and Sydney break down the highlights of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Season 4.
Look out for news regarding Season 5 in the next few weeks, we will be back after a short break!
Today on The Balanced Voice we welcome a woman who blew our entire team away with her strength, and humble forgiveness.
Kim Case's life trajectory was tremendously changed when she was abducted and abused by 4 unknown men, very early in her life.
Kim is an ambassador for survivors of traumatic experiences, a resounding speaker, and a reminder of hope within this broken world.
With the realization of the immense blessing that it is to live to tell the tale, she has dedicated her life to supporting victims of similar situations to her own.
This episode may be disturbing to a younger audience, and includes powerful but explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Here at Crime Stoppers of Houston, we recently had an encounter with the New York Times, which interestingly led us to the talented Ashley Rindsberg.
Ashley is an investigative journalist and the author of "The Gray Lady Winked".
His book on how the New York Times misreporting influences history is now at the very center of the global conversation on media, journalism, fake news, and free speech.
We are grateful to have spent time with Ashley to discuss our experience with the New York Times, as well as the larger global impact of their reach.
To learn more about Ashley please visit:
https://twitter.com/AshleyRindsberg
https://www.amazon.com/Ashley-Rindsberg/e/B004LSCGHC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
In 2021 our beloved Houston Texan’s mascot, Toro won “NFL Mascot of the Year”. After our conversation today on The Balanced Voice we are sure that our guests Andrew Johnson and Ryan Records played an enormous role in achieving that incredible award.
“When I first got here with the Texans I wrote a mission statement for our program that is to be a Character with Character making memories worth repeating.”
As a community based organization, we are always grateful to have encouraging conversations with likeminded individuals like Andrew and Ryan. Join us in our conversation about community engagement and the life of Toro the Bull!
Joshua Webb, Crime Stoppers of Houston's Program Coordinator, joins Rania on today's episode to share his experience with intimate partner violence, and his insight within today's culture regarding men who are impacted by violence, whether as a victim or a perpetrator.
Join Crime Stoppers of Houston every Wednesday at 10AM Central for new episodes of The Balanced Voice!
Today on the Balanced Voice Rania welcomes Daniel Shepley and his therapist, Dr. Harvey Rosenstock to discuss Shepley’s transformation from psychosis and madness to sanity.
Dr. Rosenstock, a local Houston psychiatrist, argues that everyone can be helped and that Shepley is living proof of that.
Join us on Wednesday, March 30th @ 10AM!
Emmy Award winner and long time Anchor at KPRC-TV in Houston, Linda Lorelle joins us to talk about human connection in society, as well as the realities of what happens when previously established cultural barriers are broken. As an African American woman in the media landscape, Linda breaks down the realities of being in front of and behind the camera, and how it has led to her ultimate success in today's world.
This episode includes powerful but explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Join us on Wendesday, March 23rd @ 10:00AM Central Time on our YouTube and Facebook Pages!
As the narrative of defunding the police has grown across the nation, Austin has been a city that has severely reduced their police funding.
On this episode, Rania is joined by Mackenzie Kelly of Austin's City Council, District 6, to talk about the real world impacts of defunding the police.
Join us on Wendesday, March 9th @ 10:00AM Central Time on our YouTube and Facebook Pages!
You won’t want to miss this week’s episode with legal commentator and TV journalist, Nancy Grace! Our 40-minute interview went in more directions than we could ever have predicted… we even had a surprise guest bomb our podcast!
Nancy is best known for being an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights. When she was 19 years old, her life was marked by the tragic loss of her fiancé. Her resilience and determination led to her successful (sometimes controversial) career and eventual happiness with a new relationship and mom of two beautiful children.
Tune in on Wednesday, March 2nd @ 10AM Central on Facebook, YouTube, or all major audio only platforms!
From becoming one of Hawaii’s most promising golfers to Hawaii’s most wanted, Kyle Quilausing’s story of success, addiction, incarceration and humility is an incredible journey of how there is always hope.
Join us on February 23rd at 10AM Central to view Part 2 of our interview with Kyle.
To learn more about Kyle or book him to speak visit:
https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/kyle-quilausing
https://shop.stayhumbleprayhawaii.com/
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From becoming one of Hawaii’s most promising golfers to Hawaii’s most wanted, Kyle Quilausing’s story of success, addiction, incarceration and humility is an incredible journey of how there is always hope.
Join us on February 16th at 10AM Central to view Part 1 of our interview with Kyle.
Join us on IG live, on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page or on your favorite podcast platform.
Episode 45 airing this February 8th at 10am. Watch/listen to our sit-down with Teresa Helm, one of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein’s early victims.
“Ghislaine Maxwell is a master manipulator” she said to host Rania Mankarious who had a 40-minute conversation with Teresa about her experience with Maxwell and Epstein. Teresa also shares her vision for a world without exploitation, a vision Crime Stoppers strives for as well.
We hope you will tune in as we kick off Season 4 of our podcast with this conversation with Teresa Helm.
Concluding season 3 with a very special sit down with our host Rania Mankarious and our Executive Producer Sydney Zuiker!! ☎️🎙✨
In this episode, Rania and Sydney reflect on the critical conversations we had with parents from across the nation who joined us on the podcast to share their personal stories involving hardships with their children. Every story was important and offered solutions and resources to keep other families safe.
Rania also shares more about her newly released book, The Online World, What You Think You Know and What You Don’t, a timely and evergreen resource for parents and young adults about how to navigate and stay safe online. The book is now available for purchase with a percentage of sales benefiting the critical work for Crime Stoppers of Houston. See #linkinbio.
Join us tomorrow at 10am CST here on IG, on the Crime Stoppers Facebook page or listen on your favorite podcast platform!
On June 26, 2014, the life of Bree Moore, a 20-year old young woman with a bright future, was cut short with an act of violence. She was shot to death by her boyfriend in a fit of dating violence.
The murder of Bree Moore was more than tragedy. It was yet another sad moment in an ongoing American tragedy. Dating violence is one of the unreported issues in America.
The story of Bree's life, the inspiring person she was and the unspeakable tragedy that befell her, has focused a searchlight on the epidemic of teen dating violence in Alaska. Bree’s parents, Butch and Cindy, wanted to make sure Bree’s death was not simply a statistic. What happened to Bree should not have happened and her death should be a lesson for all Alaskans. Their efforts prompted the Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Education (known as Bree’s Law) into The Alaska Safe Children’s Act, which was signed into law by Governor Walker in July 2015.
Because of Bree’s Law, dating violence education is being taught in grades 7-12 in all Alaska public schools. It instructs teens how to develop healthy relationships, practice supportive communication skills, recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship, and where to go for help.
To learn more visit: www.breeslaw.org
In 2019 Crime Stoppers of Houston began sounding the alarm on the rotating door at the courthouse via a press conference with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and former Houston Chief of Police Art Acevedo. Since then, we have been connected with victim after victim whose lives have been affected by violent crime in our city. To date, there have been at least 149+ people in Harris County who have lost their lives to repeat violent offenders and countless who have experienced violent assaults or home invasions.
Tomorrow on the podcast, host Rania Mankarious sits down with Crime Stoppers of Houston Board Member Taseer Badar to discuss his encounter with violent crime. Taseer is the chairman and CEO for ZT Corporate and has become an active voice for crime prevention in the business community. We are grateful for Taseer’s involvement in our fight for a safer Houston!
Today on the Balanced Voice Rania welcomes Deborah Berry, mother, advocate, and author of “TechTrap.” Deborah started her journey to write TechTrap as a personal effort to absorb what had happened to her daughter and later decided to share her knowledge in hopes of helping other parents.
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With 2.5 billion pages of pornography available online, it’s the uncomfortable conversation we have to have: kids are exposed to pornography as young as 8 or 9 years old and it has a profound impact on their health.
Joe Madison, Executive Director at Demand Disruption, joins host, Rania Mankarious for a deep dive into the world of pornography and its direct relationship with sex trafficking. From the pornography viewer, addict, buyer, seller or producer of content, he breaks down the cycle with our families, communities, and children in mind.
Learn more about this episode at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com ☎️🎙✨
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Threats, predators, and violent pornographic content lurk behind our children’s screens. How can we protect their eyes?
As seen in Childhood 2.0, this week Rania Mankarious sits down with Chris McKenna, Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, an organization on a mission to create safer digital spaces in partnership with parents and community members.
In their powerful sit-down, Chris and Rania tackle online threats, pornography exposures, and predators. They also discuss the Facebook Whistleblower and the fight for legislative protections.
Learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com!
Watch Childhood 2.0:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He3IJJhFy-I
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This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, host Rania Mankarious takes a look at the effect of violence in our homes and in our schools with two incredible guests: Tamron Hall and Jenna Fondren.
First, Rania sits down with the one and only Tamron Hall who has spent much time raising awareness about Domestic Violence, helping survivors speak out, and advocating for Purina's #purpleleash project. We hear why this issue is so close to her heart and how we as a community can get involved in prevention and advocacy during #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. 💜
Then, Rania welcomes Jenna Fondren, the @crimestoppersofhouston Safe School Manager, for a very important and timely conversation about school violence, bullying, and threats. They talk about the recent active shooter situations at Texas schools and share REAL solutions for keeping our children safe at school. 👏
These conversations are filled with thought-provoking perspectives and life-saving solutions. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 13 at 10am on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com! ☎️🎙✨
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This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, host Rania Mankarious welcomes Tina Stanley, a San Antonio parent who was forced to turn into a fierce advocate after learning her middle school child was in a serious inappropriate relationship with a teacher. Tina walks us through the severe trauma her child experienced and what she learned to demand from the district in order to make meaningful change.
Not only did Tina turn tragedy into empowerment for her young daughter, she has since been influential in passing legislation protecting students in 16 states. In our time together, she also shares evergreen tools that help parents navigate an array of school situations - including protecting children from bullying.
This episode features so many important resources and talking points for parents, so we strongly encourage tuning in on Wednesday, October 6 at 10am on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com! ☎️🎙✨
Season 3 of @thebalancedvoicepodcast premieres this Wednesday, September 29th at 10am with Episode 36: ‘An Unlikely Alliance with David Berkowitz’. ☎️🎙✨
Join Rania, Sydney, and Andy, as they take you on a field trip to Shawangunk Correctional Facility in New York for an exclusive visit and interview with David Berkowitz, an American Serial Killer better known as the Son of Sam. In this conversation, we share the story of the unlikely alliance between nationally-known victim advocate Andy Kahan and David Berkowitz who partnered together to curtail the sale of murderabilia - an industry that was uncovered by Kahan in the fall of 1999.
Additionally, we ask important questions about the criminal justice system and learn what we can do as a community to reduce tragedies.
We hope you tune in for this fascinating conversation at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com.
This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, our host Rania Mankarious and our executive producer, Sydney Zuiker sit down to review season two! We discuss some of #realsolutions that came from the #balancedconversations we had with local and national leaders on the podcast this season and reflect on the surprising things we have learned so far.
Thank you for all of our wonderful guests and sponsors who made season two such a success!! We are looking forward to all that is to come in season 3 this fall.
Join us this Wednesday, June 23 at 10am CST.
Listen, subscribe, and learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com! ️
We are honored to have Fran Drescher, beloved and best known as “The Nanny” on the podcast today! As a survivor of both sexual assault and uterine cancer, we were thrilled for the opportunity to sit down and hear about how she has transformed her trauma and illness into a national movement, Cancer Schmancer. Fran founded Cancer Schmancer with a mission to empower women to advocate for their health and wellbeing through prevention, early detection, and policy change. You can learn more about the movement at cancerschmancer.org!
In today’s balanced conversation we ultimately answer this question: "How can we transform hardship into positive societal change and leave a lasting legacy.”
We are so excited for you to join this conversation and hope that you also join Fran Drescher this Sunday, June 20th for FranJam 2021! In celebration of Peace, Love, and Fran’s 21 years of wellness, Cancer Schmancer presents a virtual concert filled with incredible talent including: Jackson Browne, Cyndi Lauper, David Foster & Katharine McPhee Foster, Hoobastank, Debbie Gibson, Cynthia Erivo, and so many more! You can stream the concert for FREE at CancerSchmancer.org!
Learn more about the podcast at Thebalancedvoicepodcast.com
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We have received a drastic increase in phone calls from parents and family members about tragic loss due to fentanyl overdose death. After our conversation on Ep. 24 with Dr. Laura Berman, whose son Samuel lost his life to a pill he purchased on snapchat, we were left heartbroken and passionate about finding, or creating, a real solution to this problem. We connected Dr. Berman with our Ep. 9 Guest, Titania Jordan, who is the Chief Parent Officer at BARK technologies and they, along with others, came up with #LetParentsProtect—A petition for Snapchat, TikTok, and other social media platforms to urge them to allow parents to use third party monitoring tools like BARK to protect children online. The petition argues that in order to save lives, parents need to be the ones who make the choice about whether they want to use third party safety apps, and we couldn’t agree more.
Today on The Balanced Voice we welcome Dr. Berman and Titania Jordan back to the podcast along with Dr. Berman’s husband, Samuel Chapman, Marc Berkman the CEO of the Organization for Social media Safety, and Roger Crystal, CEO of Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc and the founder of NARCAN Nasal Spray to discuss the need for better regulations on social media and the dangers of fentanyl. We beg everyone to go to the link in our show notes to sign the petition and #LetParentsProtect!
SIGN THE PETITION: https://bit.ly/2SHN2vT
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Swimming, sports, time with friends, and making memories; summer camps should be filled with worry-free joy. Abuse, death, and drowning should NEVER be on the list of activities at camp.
This week on #thebalancedvoicepodcast we sit down with Doug Forbes and Elena Matyas whose six-year old, Roxie Forbes, tragically drowned at a camp in California in the summer of 2019. The California Department of Social Services later determined the camp to be an illegal child care facility with fraudulently certified lifeguards.
After their loss, Doug and Elena established the Meow Meow Foundation in honor of Roxie’s favorite stuffed animal, “Meow Meow”. They have worked tirelessly to put an end to preventable drownings and raise awareness about summer camp issues such as abuse and neglect. Support their mission at meowmeowfoundation.org.
In this episode, we discuss the dangers that can arise at summer camps, the lack of oversight of camp facilities, and share what parents take into consideration before choosing a summer camp.
Join the conversation Wednesday, May 26th at 10am CST. Learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com.
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How do you think we should hold sex offenders accountable in our community? Does our current system truly keep our community safe?
This week, we sit down with Judy O’Brien, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Sex Offender Treatment Provider here in Houston. In this balanced conversation we discuss recent changes in predatory behaviors, the role of power and control for offenders, and the false sense of security that the sex offender registry could be providing.
Ultimately, we answer this question: Is there a better way to hold sex offender accountable and prevent victimization within our communities?
We believe that open dialogue about this sensitive topic is one of the best preventative measures, however, some may find our conversation about sex offenders to be uncomfortable, so viewer discretion is advised. We hope you will join this conversation by sending us your thoughts and questions after the show on Instagram or Twitter!
Learn more at thebalancedvoice.com
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Did you know that animal abuse is often the first sign of family abuse such as domestic violence in the home? Today on The Balanced Voice we are grateful to sit down with THREE incredible women bringing awareness to the intersection between animal abuse and domestic violence.
First, we sit down with the one and only Tamron Hall. She created the Tamron Heart Renate Fund in memory of her sister, Ranate’s life. Since creating the fund Tamron has spent much time raising awareness, helping survivors speak out, and raising money for domestic violence victims. We talk about her involvement in Purina’s #purpleleash project.
To learn more about The Purple Leash Project visit: https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purple-leash-project/
We then welcome two of our dear friends, Tena Faust and Tama Lundquist, co-founders of Houston PetSet. Tena and Tama work tirelessly #fortheanimals day in and day out. In this conversation, we take a deeper look at animal cruelty in our city.
To learn more about Houston PetSet visit: https://www.houstonpetset.org/
Visit us at https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
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Do you believe juvenile offenders should be treated as adults? What if you knew the part of their brain that regulates impulses does not fully develop until roughly 25? Does that change things?
This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman, Professor at the University of California Irvine, whose research is vital to the conversation surrounding the rights and treatment of juvenile offenders.
Dr. Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice. She has published over 100 articles, chapters, and books on topics in the study of contemporary adolescence, adolescent brain development, risk-taking and decision-making, parent-adolescent relationships, and juvenile justice.
As a mother herself, Dr. Cauffman approaches conversations about these incredibly challenging topics with clarity and compassion.
In today’s balanced conversation we ultimately answer THIS question: Can juvenile offenders stop offending and become healthy members of society?
The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 28 at 10am on our Facebook page.
Learn more and subscribe at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com.
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This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, we sit down with someone who has proven to be a truth teller in the face of adversity for the entirety of her journalism career.
Diane Dimond gained national attention after breaking the story of child molestation allegations against Michael Jackson in 1993. She has worked as a correspondent for Hard Copy, Extra, NBC, Entertainment Tonight, Court TV, and Investigation Discovery where she covered events such as the O.J. Simpson case and conducted interviews with Hollywood Madam Heidi Flessi, Pamela Smart, Martin Luther King Jr. 's Assassin, Jeffery MacDonald, and so many more.
In our conversation we discuss Diane’s commitment to uncovering injustice and reporting on facts even when it reveals an unpopular opinion.
The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 21 at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page. Learn more and subscribe at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com.
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On and off air, this week’s guest is on a mission “to seek the truth, find the truth, and tell the truth”.
Shepard Smith is broadcast journalist best known for his 23-year career at Fox News Channel, which he joined at its 1996 inception and where he served as chief anchor and managing editor of the breaking news division.
He returned to the news desk this past fall with NBC News and CNBC, where he serves as chief general news anchor and hosts The News with Shepard Smith. @thenewsoncnbc
We could not be more thrilled that he agreed to sit down with us to discuss changes in news reporting and the effects that opinion presented as news has on our society. Ultimately we answer this question: “How do we as consumers balance news and opinion journalism to develop a more accurate worldview?”
The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 14 at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook & YouTube page.
Subscribe to the podcast through the #linkinbio, or on any podcast audio platform, and be notified when episode 27 is available to listen to!
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What does it mean for women to invest in each other? How do we not only push ourselves towards success, but also empower others to succeed as well? 🤔
On episode 26 of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast we discuss the role of women in entrepreneurship and the challenges women face in this space with the one and only, Carrie Colbert!
Carrie is the Founding and General Partner at Curate Capital and a local Houston Influencer. After a 17-year career in the energy industry, Carrie left the corporate world to pursue her passion of creative pursuits and business decision making. She now invests in female entrepreneurs and female-driven companies by providing capital, mentorship, and more. You can learn more about Curate Capital at https://curate.capital/
In this balanced conversation we discuss the need for young women to pursue female mentorship and ultimately answer this question: How do we eliminate the scarcity mentality and equip women to succeed in all aspects of their lives?
HoustonStrong #FutureisFemale #Invest #Women #Investment #Carrie #Colbert #MoreColorPlease #femalefounders #venturecapital #curatecapital #Finance #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneur #Leaders #Expert #Influencer
This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, we are thrilled to welcome our long-time friend and partner Dominique Sachse! ❤️🥰🎙
Dominique has been an evening news anchor at Houston’s KPRC Channel 2 for 25 years, she’s a wife, a mother, a well-respected influencer, and she embodies all things good and empowering about Houston. 👏
In our conversation Dominique shares her journey through her life’s most fulfilling accomplishments and we ultimately answer THIS question: “How do we as women exemplify grace-filled influencing and in turn raise up a generation who stands firm in their convictions.”
The visual episode premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page.
Subscribe to the podcast and be notified when episode 25 is available to listen to!
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On this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, we welcome Dr. Laura Berman, who you may know as a love & relationship expert, often seen on the Oprah channel, Dr. Oz, and the Today Show, as well as being an 8-time New York Times bestselling author. However, we have recently come to know her in a whole new light as she navigates the unimaginable: losing her 16-year old son to a fentanyl laced pill.
In this heartbreaking conversation, Dr. Berman courageously shares her story with us to educate parents and mobilize legislators so that ultimately “not one more kid dies”. 💔
Be notified when episode 24 is available by subscribing to the podcast. Just search “The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious” on your preferred podcast platform and hit #subscribe! 🔗
This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast we are thrilled to welcome Texas’s very own Matthew McConaughey!
In his debut book ‘Greenlights’, Matthew bares it all as he walks the reader throughout his unique journey thus far. Personal photos and journal writing are shared along with lessons learned from his real experiences with family, love, fatherhood and faith.
In our conversation, we unpack how his most raw and vulnerable “red” and “yellow” light moments that he writes about, helped him catch “greenlights” and become the person he is today.
From his foundation that aims to keep kids from choosing a life of crime by providing them with opportunities to lead healthy lives, to his ongoing dedication to The Lone Star State, it is clear that he is a person that cares deeply about the next generation and the world around him.
In this encouraging and packed conversation we discover what it means to live in the present, honor the past, and advocate for a better future.
Join us this Wednesday, March 10th at 10am CST on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page!
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Anxiety, depression, and mental illness affects a large percentage of our population. Is our society's addiction to social media to blame?
In Episode 22, we sit down with model and wellness expert Nikki Sharp to discuss her journey to wellness, why she thinks mental health struggles are on the rise and how we can raise a generation that knows their self-worth is more than their social media brand.
Jointheconversation this Wednesday, March 3rd at 10AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page.
Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!
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In season two of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast we have spent a lot of time talking to experts about how our culture not only shapes us, but our children.
In Episode 21, we sit down with Dawn Hawkins, the Senior Vice President & Executive Director at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) to uncover another piece of the puzzle: How your is being affected by our hypersexualized culture and why should you get involved in holding media giants accountable for the for the role they play in shaping our society our culture.
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We all want our children to be healthy. That is why we teach them about nutritious foods and encourage them to exercise. It's why we don’t allow them to survive on ice cream and candy alone. But what about their mental, emotional, and social health? How do we teach them healthy habits in a modern world full of technology?
In today’s balanced conversation with Dr. Jonathan Stevens, who is the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Chief of Outpatient Services of The Menninger Clinic, we discuss everything from when to get your child a cell phone, what you should consider before doing so, and how young people are being affected mentally by our modern world.
Ultimately, we answer THIS question: How do we help our youth develop a healthy relationship with technology?
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Nearly a year ago our entire world came to a screeching halt. Although it was unexpected and largely unwelcomed, we were all given a unique opportunity to critique our reality as we #stayathome.
Alissa Wilkinson, Film Critic and Culture Reporter at @voxdotcom, is someone who has dedicated her life to critique and culture.
Since we wrestle with difficult topics and a flood of opinions daily, we thought Alissa would be the perfect guest to discuss the role of critique in our society today. In our conversation with Alissa we ponder this:
Is the entertainment industry dictating what is going on in our world, or are we shaping our society and the entertainment industry is simply creating content as a response?
Tune in to episode 19 of #TheBalancedVoice #podcast, February 10th at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page. Or listen tomorrow through the link in bio!
We were incredibly honored to have the opportunity to sit down with Texas Governor, Greg Abbott to discuss public safety for all Texans. @govabbott @governorabbott
In our conversation, we covered critical #publicsafety concerns such as felony bond reform, the “defund the police” movement, and homelessness in Texas.
In episode 18 we ultimately approach this question: Why has public safety become a political topic and does this come at the cost of safety for all?
We are thrilled to release this special episode on Wednesday, February 3. We invite you to watch the release of the video recording and join the conversation on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page at 10am CST.
The audio version of the podcast will be available on streaming platforms such as #spotify #applepodcasts and #googlepodcasts.
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Whose job is it to regulate media? The content producers? Our policy makers? You as a parent? Or is it some combination of all of the above?
On episode 17 of #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, CEO Rania Mankarious sits down with Tim Winter, President of the Parents Television Council, to answer this question and discuss the impact of sensitive subject matter on young eyes.
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This week on #TheBalancedVoice Podcast, we sit down with Derek Potts, Executive Producer of the new Deep Water Productions film, Narco Sub.
Derek Potts is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has been a court appointed leader in some of the largest complex litigations of the past decade. He is the Founder of Potts Law Firm, Potts Family Foundation, and Deep Water Productions. In his many professional and creative endeavors, his dedication to law and justice is evident. He continually seeks to use his talents and resources to help others and bring awareness to critical safety issues.
We were thrilled to receive a special invitation to interview him and to discuss these critical questions:
What lengths would you go to, to protect your family?
What role does & should Hollywood play in bringing awareness to public safety issues?
Watch Episode 16 on our Facebook or YouTube pages, and anywhere you can find podcasts!
This week on Episode 15 of #TheBalancedVoicePodcast we welcome Crime Stoppers of Houston's very own Director of Victim Services and Victim Advocacy, Andy Kahan, to discuss the shocking trend of the repeat release of violent offenders on bond.
In their conversation, Rania, Andy and Expert Contributor, Jennifer Hohman, break down how this disturbing trend correlates to rising crime rates and affects Human Trafficking Victims.
Watch or listen to our Season 2 premiere this Wednesday, January 13th at 10AM Central!
In the final episode of Season 1, Host Rania Mankarious and Executive Producer Sydney Zuiker reflect on the making of The Balanced Voice and what they have learned from this season.
From guests that have shared heartbreaking stories, to industry leaders in the fight against racism and child sex trafficking, Season 1 showed us different angles of humanity that are not only sometimes genuinely horrifying, but also inspiring and heartwarming.
Not all topics are easy to talk about in today's world, and we want to thank each and every one of our guests in Season 1 for opening their hearts and minds to this platform with the intentions of having honest conversations, even if we don't always agree with one another.
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year, and that you will join us for The Balanced Voice Season 2 starting on January 13th at 10AM Central!
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On this episode we welcome the one and only John Quiñones!
John needs no introduction, but in case you forgot, he began his career as a radio news editor at KTRH Houston and other local stations before joining ABC News as a general assignment correspondent, and ABC News Primetime Co-Anchor. Although, you may know him best from his hit TV show, What Would You Do?
Join John and Rania for a conversation about everything from John's youth and rise to success, some incredible stories as a correspondent, how the media has changed over the years, and how he has witnessed the good in community members throughout the years of filming his show. You won't want to miss it!
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Leading memory experts such as Dr. Elizabeth Loftus suggest that memory is not always as reliable as we think it is, especially amongst children, but jurors are extremely swayed by eyewitness testimony.
In fact, it is widely accepted in the field of psychology that 75% of wrongful convictions include faulty eyewitness testimony. When someone is wrongfully convicted, their life is not only stolen from them, but justice is not served for the victim.
As an organization who believes strongly in elevating and believing the victim, we were extremely interested to have Michelle Tuegel Simpson, attorney and advocate for the legal rights of victims, and Jennifer Hohman, Crime Stoppers of Houston board member and podcast contributor on The Balanced Voice to discuss the intersection between wrongful convictions and victim advocacy.
In this conversation, Rania, Michelle and Jennifer discuss wrongful convictions, eyewitness testimony, victim advocacy and trauma informed care.
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64% of people in a OnePoll study reported that certain conversations were simply off limits with their family, but many psychologist discourage shying away from difficult topics with loved ones.
In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Pinkston, voice behind @upwardlydependent Instagram page, Assistant Professor of Business as Mission at Lipscomb University and Executive Director of Kindred Exchange—a nonprofit with a purpose to provide an alternative to traditional short-term missions that promotes sustainability, empathy, and authentic cross-cultural engagement.
Dr. Pinkston has successfully cultivated a growing online space for respectful dialogue about many of our world’s most polarizing subjects and she graciously shares some of her secretes to this success with us. We hope today’s conversation give you some helpful tools to engage in balanced dialogue with those around you, including your family, this holiday season!
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We are thrilled to have Bre Lasley, founder of The Bia Movement, on The Balanced Voice this week and hope you learn in this episode some practical ways to protect yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.
Crime Stoppers of Houston hosted our first ever College Safety Summit over the summer in an effort to educate young people on the importance of fighting for your safety in all aspects of life. We knew that Bre Lasley would be the perfect keynote speaker for the event and could not pass up the opportunity to record a podcast episode with her! Bre survived every young person’s biggest fear when a stranger crawled into her window in the middle of the night and attempted to murder her and her little sister, Kayli. Since her attempted murder she has made it her life mission to educate young people on the importance of defending yourself holistically because she believes that every single person is worth defending.
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In this special episode of The Balanced Voice we talk to Christen Price, legal counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation about a case she will be arguing on behalf of Nevada victim, Bekah Charleston. This is a pioneering case led by survivors against the state of Nevada that argues legal prostitution in Nevada is a violation of the 13th amendment. If you are raising a child in America, then this is a conversation you can’t miss.
This week on #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast we welcome Titania Jordan, the Chief Parenting Officer at @barktechnologies. Titania knows first hand that parenting in a tech world is challenging and overwhelming.
In this incredible conversation, she shares tangible ways to keep your family safe online.
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Today on The Balanced Voice we sit down with Barrister Dawood Ghaznavi, a Supreme Court attorney from Pakistan. Dawood shares the story of a young MIT graduate Dr. Aafia Siddiqui who, as a young mother, was deemed to be working with Al-Qaeda during the 9/11 attack. Afina has been held in Dallas for years and it is estimated that the U.S. Federal Government pays many millions for her hospitalization each year. Barrister Dawood Ghazanavi and author of “Afina Unheard: Uncovering the Personal and Legal Mysteries Surrounding FBI’s Most Wanted Woman” shares her case with Houston tomorrow! Join us on Facebook live at 10am or on any of your favorite podcast platforms.
Thank you to Crime Stoppers of Houston Board Member, Maha Khan for your assistance in securing this episode.
The views expressed in each episode are those of the podcast guest and do not necessarily represent the views of The Balanced Voice or Crime Stoppers of Houston.
In a year with a high-stake election, where racial tensions are high, calls to defund the police are prevalent and a global pandemic has stricken loved ones – we feel as if everyone is simply exhausted.
This joyful conversation could not be more timely. Dr. Jason Campbell (the TikTok Doc) and our dear friend, Joy Sewing, left our team hanging on their every word. We covered some hard topics like being poor and black in America, yet hope for the future of our nation overflowed in this conversation.
We encourage you to join us for this uplifting episode of #thebalancedvoice #podcast!
This week, we sit down with Meghan Verikas, a local Houstonian who had to do the unimaginable - fake her own kidnapping to escape her high-profile abuser. Her shocking story has gained local and national attention including a Dateline NBC exclusive.
We believe that it is important to elevate the voices of survivors. We also recognize how difficult it is to share their stories, so we are grateful that Meghan chose to share hers with us.
After Meghan's story, Rania sits down with expert contributor Amy Smith to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness month and how COVID has changed domestic violence. Amy is the Deputy Director at Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and a long time friend of Crime Stoppers.
Tune into Episode 7 of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast on Wednesday, October 26th at 10am on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook Page.
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This bonus episode of The Balanced Voice podcast features Salma Awwad, former editor-in-chief of Harper's BAZAAR Arabia. Salma has always been true to herself and her inner creative and never shies away from an opportunity to make a difference in the world around her. Her versatility, passion and willingness to learn have led her to work with the biggest names of the beauty and fashion industry, including L'Oreal, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani. In 2018, she accepted the prestigious invitation to become the first female Arab editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar Arabia. In this role, she not only directed the voice of fashion and beauty for an entire region, but became an inspiration for women and girls across the world. She also secured and styled Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi for their first ever magazine cover appearance. In this episode, we sit down with Salma to talk about her diverse experiences, leadership values and current project, Sawwad.com.
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Episode 6 of @thebalancedvoicepodcast features Dr. Stephany Powell, Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
Dr. Powell is a passionate speaker and a tenacious advocate for victims of sex trafficking. Having worked for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for 30 years, Dr. Powell offers a unique perspective into the complex and often misunderstood world of human trafficking. Since retiring from the LAPD, she has dedicated her life to anti-human trafficking prevention, education and advocacy efforts. In this episode, she shares her vision for “reimagined policing”, positive changes for victims and much more!
Join us this Wednesday, October 21 @ 10am CST on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page.
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Dr. Megan Martin, physician, master of public health, mom of three and president of The West Side Community Organization, took action in July when the City of New York decided to house homeless men in empty hotel rooms of her #upperwestside neighborhood.
With little supervision, support, or security measures in place for her new neighbors, there has been a dramatic uptick in crimes of opportunity. Dr. Martin and passionate neighbors are rallying together to demand #responsiblepolicy and #saferstreets for not only her neighborhood but all #newyorkcity neighborhoods.
To learn more about The West Side Community Organization visit: https://www.westsideco.org/
Tune in to episode 5 of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast Wednesday, October 14 at 10am!
For more information about today's guests visit: https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
Watch new episodes of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious every Wednesday at 10AM Central Time! Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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Welcome to the episode 4 of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious!
In the technology age, children of all ages are exposed to dangerous content on a daily basis. From social media to video games, online predators and sexual traffickers have unprecedented access to their targets from anywhere in the world.
Jennifer Hohman has spent much of her time and effort on educating parents and helping children understand the dangers of today's digital landscape. On this episode, you'll hear not only about the ways you can identify potential predatory behavior, but also methods of keeping your children safe.
For more information about today's guests visit: https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
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Welcome to the episode 3 of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious!
At age 18, high school football all-star, Greg Kelley was convicted of two counts of sexually assaulting a child, and sentenced to 25 years without the possibility of parole. After spending over 1,100 days in prison, Greg was granted bond thanks to a community of mostly strangers who stood up and #foughtforGK. He was able to sufficiently prove his innocence of the crime and with the help of the small army behind him, was able to accomplish the almost completely unheard of in November of 2019—total exoneration.
Now the focus of Showtime's docu-series #OUTCRY, Greg and his now wife Gaebri share the horrifying series of events that led to his wrongful conviction, and how he was able to make it out of prison alive.
Greg has now been signed to play football for Eastern Michigan University and we could not be more happy for him!
For more information about today's guests visit: https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
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Welcome to the episode 2 of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious!
Every single day, our world becomes more integrated and synonymous with technology and devices. For the many positive tools that technology provides us with, unfortunately, there's a much darker world under the surface. Sexual exploitation and trafficking in the United States and around the globe has skyrocketed in the digital age, with many of it's victims being children or young adults.
As the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Director of Corporate and Strategic Initiatives, Lina Nealon is committed to promoting the dignity of every human being and creating a society where every person can flourish. Lina spearheads NCOSE’s campaigns against corporations profiting from sexual exploitation.
Ms. Nealon is driven to elevate survivor leadership and promote women’s and girls’ empowerment and has done so as the Policy Specialist and Trainer for the Institute for Inclusive Security, Executive Director of Girls on the Run (Greater Triangle Area, NC), Women2Women Advisory Council member, and as a mentor to numerous young women.
For more information about today's guests visit: https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
Watch new episodes of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious every Wednesday at 10AM Central Time! Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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Welcome to the premiere episode of The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious!
The national news media in 2020 has a much different look than it once did. From the days of early television, to celebrated anchors like Walter Cronkite, the news industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years.
As broadcast legends in Houston, Dave Ward and Bill Balleza have over 100 years combined of broadcast television experience. On this episode, they share their thoughts about the history of public media, as well as where they think it's currently going.
For more information about today's guests visit: https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast
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The Balanced Voice is a new podcast, hosted by CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston Rania Mankarious, for and by the community.
Join us every Wednesday at 10AM Central as we discuss some of the biggest topics of our time with leaders and experts from around the globe to provide balanced conversations and real solutions.