Mind Your Mind Speaks

S6EP11: Conversation with Dr. Lulu

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. 

 

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S6EP10: Conversation with Lisa-Ruth Karnes, Cobb Community Foundation

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Lisa-Ruth Karnes from Cobb Community Foundation to explore the organization’s growth, its role in the community, and initiatives like the Vital Signs Project.

 

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S6EP9: Conversation with the Zaineb Terfas, NAMI Cobb

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Zaineb Terfas, Administrator of the Mental Health Drop-In Center at NAMI Cobb.

NAMI Cobb focuses on support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Together, they discuss NAMI Cobb’s mission, the Walk-In Center in Marietta, and how it provides a safe, stigma-free environment for connection, support, and healing—along with other valuable mental health resources available to the community.

S6EP8: Conversation with Landry Wolf, Miss Atlanta's Teen

In this special episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Landry Wolf, Miss Atlanta’s Teen. A senior in Cobb County, Landry is a leader both on her campus and in the community—and the founder of Turn the Page: Read to Succeed, a literacy initiative focused on inspiring a love of reading.

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S6EP7: Conversation with Yang Vang, Miss Global Hmong 2026

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton interviews Yang Vang, Miss Global Hmong 2026 and a chiropractic student in Cobb County, about her mental health advocacy, balancing school and pageantry, and the cultural stigma she aims to dismantle.

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S6EP6: Conversation with Becky Sayler, Cobb County School Board Member (Post 2)

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Becky Sayler, Post 2 Board Member for Cobb County School District, for a thoughtful conversation on education, community, and what it takes to support every child’s success.

 

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S6EP5: Conversation with Jacob Rogers, Vote Your Voice Coordinator

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers of Cobb Collaborative's Vote Your Voice initiative to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 elections — including the District 14 Special Election runoff and key May election dates. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned one, this episode has the information you need to make your voice heard.

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S6EP4: Conversation with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas, to talk about the heart behind one of Cobb County’s most impactful holiday initiatives.

 

Find our full show notes at www.cobbcollaborative.org/category/news/podcast

 

S6EP3: Reflecting on Resiliency Week 2026 with the Collaborative Team

In this special episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, we hear from members of the Cobb Collaborative team as they share their reflections, favorite moments, and how we plan to keep this momentum going beyond Resiliency Week 2026!

S6EP2: Conversation with Michael McNeely, Mableton City Councilmember, District 2

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Michael McNeely, Mableton City Councilmember for District 2, to discuss his journey from military service and community leadership to local government.

 

Meet the Guest: Michael McNeely

Michael McNeely is Georgia Native, raised in Wrens Georgia, and has lived in Mableton since 2019.  Michael is a Veteran, Cobb Collaborative Board Member, and Deputy Director at the Department of Juvenile justice and has been recently elected to the Mableton City Council, representing District 2. 

 

As always, find the full show notes on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast