Welcome to a special Best of Edition of Fostering Change! Originally aired during National Foster Care Awareness Month, this powerful conversation is worth revisiting.
In this episode, host Rob Scheer sits down with the incredible Charell Star—author, speaker, and foster care advocate. Many first discovered Charell through her moving feature in Humans of New York. Now she returns to share wisdom from her brilliant new book, Trash Bag Tales and Other Stories from an Accidentally Happy Life.
Her story is raw, funny, and deeply empowering—proving that resilience, joy, and self-discovery can grow from even the hardest beginnings.
👉 In this conversation, Rob and Charell explore:
How humor and honesty can reshape the way the world sees foster care stories
The journey behind Trash Bag Tales and turning pain into empowerment
Why the award-winning documentary Feeling Wanted is used in child welfare training worldwide
What it means to move beyond survival and claim the life you deserve
✨ Learn more about Charell Star:
📖 Book: Trash Bag Tales and Other Stories from an Accidentally Happy Life → https://www.amazon.com/Trash-Bag-Tales-Other-Accidentally/dp/1646639741
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charellstar
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charellstar
📖 Humans of New York Feature: https://www.humansofnewyork.com/post/618907346047008768
🎧 If you’re new to Fostering Change or a long-time listener, don’t miss this inspiring episode!
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New episodes release every Tuesday—stay tuned and thank you for being a GOOD HUMAN. 💙
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