"Fighting for Tiny Hearts: Advocacy, Resilience & Community Support" | Episode 43 with Kalee Plowman & Ashleah Hall
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Kalee Plowman and Ashleah Hall, co-founders of the Montana Brave Hearts Foundation, an organization fiercely dedicated to supporting families of children born with congenital heart defects (CHD). Since launching in 2022, Brave Hearts has raised over $300,000 to provide emotional, financial, and community-based support to families navigating the complexities of CHD.
As a registered nurse, Kalee brings medical insight and firsthand experience into the emotional rollercoaster that begins at diagnosis. Ashleah, a fierce mama and advocate, brings passion, purpose, and a drive to build community through awareness and connection.
Why Listen?Congenital heart defects affect 1 in 100 births—and the path forward for these families is full of challenges that most never see. This episode offers:
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A look into what families face from the moment of diagnosis
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How two moms turned pain into purpose
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The impact a grassroots organization can have in a rural state like Montana
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Ways to support families battling childhood health conditions
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The origin story of Montana Brave Hearts and how Kalee & Ashleah created a statewide network of support
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Kalee’s perspective as a nurse and mom navigating complex medical systems
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Ashleah’s journey as a community builder and advocate for CHD awareness
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How Brave Hearts grew from a personal mission to a $300,000+ fundraising force in just two years
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Advice for families navigating a new diagnosis and how to build strength through connection
Kalee and Ashleah embody what it means to turn adversity into advocacy. Their commitment to children with CHD—and the parents who walk beside them—is nothing short of extraordinary. This is a conversation filled with heart, hope, and the reminder that no family has to go through it alone.
🎧 Tune in Thursday, April 24th at 8:00 AM wherever you listen to podcasts. 📺 Watch the video version on YouTube.
Follow & Connect with Montana Brave Hearts Foundation: Website: Montana Brave Hearts Instagram: @montanabravehearts Facebook: Montana Brave Hearts Foundation
IWD406 is proud to spotlight the women making a difference across Montana. Want to support our mission? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at www.iwd406.com or email us at iwd406@gmail.com.
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