Lotus Village Voices - The Official Podcast of Lotus House Women's Shelter

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special episode of Lotus Village Voices features two inspiring Latina alumni who share their personal experiences as well as what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. 

Please note: Around 3:15, you may hear some thunder in the background, but don’t worry—it only adds to the atmosphere of this heartfelt conversation.

Tune in now to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!

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The kids are back in school—some excited, some not so much. Tune in to hear what they’re most excited about for the upcoming school year. Plus, we have a special guest host, our very own Lotus House alumna Sky'Lynn, who is heading into the 10th grade this year!

To support our back to school efforts including donating school supplies, uniforms, and more, please email us at love@lotushouse.org.

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In this episode, our hosts hit the streets during our latest community drive to connect with the vibrant Overtown community. Since 2020, Lotus House has been dedicated to hosting community drives, and this month, we took the opportunity to interview local residents. Tune in as we hear firsthand from community members about their experiences, thoughts on the drive, and ideas on how we can better support Overtown.

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In this special episode of Lotus Village Voices, we celebrate Pride Month with Grecia, a dedicated counselor at Lotus House. Grecia shares her insights on the importance of Pride Month and the ways we can all support the LGBTQ+ community. We dive into the importance of understanding LGBTQ+ issues, fostering inclusive environments, and advocating for equal rights.

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Join us for heartwarming interviews as the little ones at Lotus House share their adorable tributes to the amazing mothers who nurture them. Grab some tissues and prepare for a dose of sweetness as we celebrate the extraordinary bond between mothers and their children. Happy Mother's Day!

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As National Volunteer Month draws to a close, we're taking a moment to express our gratitude for the dedicated volunteers who tirelessly support the women, children, and staff at the shelter. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization, and we couldn't do what we do without them.

Joining us on the podcast are the incredible founders of Men in Pink, Daniel Ramos and Christoph Babka, who bring their strength an...

Before the month ends, we're taking a moment to honor and celebrate the incredible legacy of Black history in America. Join us on the podcast as we shine a light on the often overlooked heroes and heroines who've made remarkable contributions to this country, and continue to inspire us all.  Plus, our very own kid host, Aysha, is back!

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Cheers to 2024! 🎉 Join us in recapping the incredible milestones we achieved in 2023. Our very own alumni, Aysha (a 7th grader!), takes the hosting reins for this special episode. Don't miss a moment – stay tuned to unveil exciting details about our upcoming Children's Village development project.
 
2023 Annual Report: https://lotushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Annual-Report-Final.pdf

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Join us for a very heartwarming Thanksgiving special. In the spirit of gratitude, we sit down with the incredible women and children who call Lotus House home, as they generously share what they are thankful for this season. 

Help us make this holiday season a special one for our families:

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We're back with a very special episode honoring Pride Month, featuring special guest Jessica Lam, an advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Jessica shares her story as a trans woman coming out in the 90s, LGBTQ awareness and how we can come together to understand one another.

We hope you walk away from this episode just as touched as we are. 

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

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In honor of Women's History Month,  we interviewed Isabella Dell'Oca, the newly appointed Executive Director of Lotus House.  In this episode, we discuss her new role, her journey there, and her passion for the women and children at shelter. Listen to the end to hear a few women from the shelter talk about what makes them strong and resilient.

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We're back with another lived experience episode.  This time we invited Elizabeth to share a heartfelt story on how she overcame living on the streets at the young age of 12 to her journey as Outreach Coordinator at Lotus Village.

We hope this episode touches you as much as it did for us.  Please remember to share with a family member or friend.

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We are so excited to introduce our new host Jatericka Lamons, a.k.a. Tay Tay, who currently serves as Programming Coordinator at Lotus Village. In this episode, Tay Tay recounts her personal experience with homelessness.

Please help us give Tay Tay a warm welcome by sharing this episode with your family and friends.

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For our tenth episode, we welcomed a very special guest, Becca McCharen-Tran, who has hosted sewing workshops for the guests at Lotus House, and is also Founder and Creative Director of the Miami-based swim and activewear brand, Chromat. Listen in as we discuss Chromat's brand philosophy and how it intersects with our mission here at Lotus House along with the importance of community,  creative activism and inclusivity.

We sat down with Shana Cox, Deputy Director of Children's Services, to discuss how she and her team provide individualized, trauma-informed, quality therapeutic services to 250+ children at the shelter. 

You can learn more about our services for children and other programs at https://lotushouse.org/ourprograms/.

If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating.

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For the third installment of our Lived Experience series, we interviewed Lotus House alumni Pat Morrell to discuss her experience living at the shelter and how it led to her current position as Youth Education and Programming Coordinator. This episode also serves as Part I of our conversation on youth (ages 18-24) homelessness and how we support this vulnerable population. 

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Introducing the newest development in Lotus House history - the National Women’s Shelter Network! This has been an aspiration of ours for many years and we are so excited to tell you all about it. Returning to the show is Lotus House Founder & Executive Director, Constance Collins, along with Director of the National Women’s Shelter Network (and producer of this podcast!), Grettel Jimenez-Singer.

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For the second installment in our Lived Experience series, we welcomed Director of Guest Services and alum Runisha Johnson. We’ve been sitting on this interview for awhile and are so happy to share it with you!

Check out footage of our Valentine’s Day and Black History Month celebrations on Instagram at @lotushouseshelter.

If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating on Spotify and Apple.

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Happy 2022! In this episode, we highlight our achievements from 2021 -  our 15th anniversary as a shelter - as detailed in our annual report. Stay tuned throughout the episode for some interview tidbits from the kids and staff about their intentions for the new year.

2021 Annual Report: https://lotushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Annual-Report.pdf?mc_cid=684b1a7be1&mc_eid=f1c7f0cbdf
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