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Mind Your Mind Speaks is a podcast series from the Cobb Collaborative that brings together subject matter experts and community leaders to help raise awareness, share resources, and inspire action through recorded conversations. This podcast is hosted by Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton. For show notes and links, visit cobbcollaboarative.org/podcast and for more information, email communications@cobbcollaborative.org
Episodes
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
20 min
In this episode, Irene sits down with Vote Your Voice Coordinator Jacob Rogers to discuss early voting, the importance of being an informed voter, and how local elections shape our communities.
Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
24 min
In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Ethan Riggs, Program Coordinator at Teach One to Lead One, to discuss the organization’s mission to teach universal principles and help students lead lives of purpose and potential.
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Sep 24, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
27 min
In this episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene sits down with Regina White, MBA, MPA, Founder and President of Mpowerd, to talk about the organization’s work supporting single mothers and their families.
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Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
30 min
In this episode, Cobb Collaborative’s Mental Health Program Coordinator, Lesleigh Sanders, sits down with Chelsea Piatt, Programs Manager for the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
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Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
24 min
In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers, Cobb Collaborative’s Vote Your Voice Coordinator, to talk about what’s ahead for Vote Your Voice, upcoming elections, and how community members can become more informed and engaged voters. They discuss where to find reliable election information, important voting dates and deadlines, and resources to help voters prepare for Election Day.
Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast.
Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
58 min
In this special episode, Irene Barton sits down with three members of the Cobb Collaborative team for a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening across our initiatives. Hear what we’ve been up to, what we’re looking forward to, and what’s coming next.
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Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
33 min
In this episode, hear from Chief Moon Hawk of the Yamassee-Guale Nation of Georgia, and Jacob Rogers as they explore the history, heritage, and ongoing work of the Yamassee-Guale Nation.
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Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
4 min
Mind Your Mind Speaks is taking a short break for the month of July. We'll be back in August with new conversations, guests, and more stories to inspire and support our community!
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
37 min
In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Merissa Davis and Miles Davis, creators of the Butterpup & Friends series, to discuss their journey as artists, storytellers, and community members dedicated to inspiring creativity in children.
Mind Your Mind Speaks will be taking a short break during the month of July. New episodes will return in August as we continue this season's conversations around mental health, resilience, and community well-being.
Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
50 min
In this episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Lulu (Uchenna Umeh, MD, MBA, FAAP), founder of Dr. Lulu's Angels Haven, Inc., to discuss her inspiring journey as a pediatrician, educator, speaker, and nationally recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ affirmation.
Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast