http://www.mrsmelissaparker.comenSelf-ImprovementCopyright Melissa Parkerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18fce1c2a380ab528390e55e98bdf2a9.jpghttp://www.mrsmelissaparker.comThu, 28 Sep 2023 01:23:38 +0000Melissa ParkerMelissa Parkertogethernessteam21@gmail.comIntroducing - the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition! A social media initiative and podcast specifically designed to bring women together by inspiring, uplifting and motivating one another as we travel on our own unique, personal life journeys. Get...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gracie-pfaff-miss-earth-usa-eco-2023--56144347Service, sisterhood and self-development. Today we introduce the beautiful and talented Miss Gracie Pfaff. “Gracie is the reigning Miss Earth USA Eco 2023 and has been competing in pageants since she was 18 years old. Gracie is a nonprofit founder, digital marketing consultant, public speaker, and model. She founded Harvest107 almost 10 years ago with the mission to prevent hunger and malnutrition by creating sustainable food sources in food-desert communities. Outside of her job, she loves to write music, go rock-climbing, and train her two Dobermans. Pageantry helped combine Gracie’s passion for giving back and glamour, and now she uses her platform to encourage people of all ages to follow your dreams!”

Gracie met Melissa through The Parker Foundation; she volunteered as a Buddy at several of sports events and fundraisers, most recently helping at the first annual “Sunday on the River” charity event this past April. She is always a ray of sunshine, just the sweetest soul but she’s also a powerhouse using her passion and gifts to make a positive change in our world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56144347Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:47:19 +0000Melissa ParkerService, sisterhood and self-development. Today we introduce the beautiful and talented Miss Gracie Pfaff. “Gracie is the reigning Miss Earth USA Eco 2023 and has been competing in pageants since she was 18 years old. Gracie is a nonprofit founder,...Service, sisterhood and self-development. Today we introduce the beautiful and talented Miss Gracie Pfaff. “Gracie is the reigning Miss Earth USA Eco 2023 and has been competing in pageants since she was 18 years old. Gracie is a nonprofit founder, digital marketing consultant, public speaker, and model. She founded Harvest107 almost 10 years ago with the mission to prevent hunger and malnutrition by creating sustainable food sources in food-desert communities. Outside of her job, she loves to write music, go rock-climbing, and train her two Dobermans. Pageantry helped combine Gracie’s passion for giving back and glamour, and now she uses her platform to encourage people of all ages to follow your dreams!”

Gracie met Melissa through The Parker Foundation; she volunteered as a Buddy at several of sports events and fundraisers, most recently helping at the first annual “Sunday on the River” charity event this past April. She is always a ray of sunshine, just the sweetest soul but she’s also a powerhouse using her passion and gifts to make a positive change in our world.]]>1019challenges,community,empowering,inspiring,interview,leader,mentor,non-profit,overcoming,pageantry,purpose,rolemodel,self-development,service,shine,sisterhood,together,uplift,vision,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catching-up-with-arya-jathal-parker-foundation-youth-ambassador--52319627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52319627Sat, 31 Dec 2022 01:32:40 +0000Melissa ParkerWe are excited to share our second conversation from September 2022 with West Shore High School student and Parker Foundation Peer Buddy Youth Ambassador - Arya Jathal. From the positive impacts of service on our youth, to the importance of bringing...1636america,autism,beabuddy5k,beabuddyinitiative,community,family,health,inclusion,kindess,leader,mentalhealth,nonprofit,safety,speakthrougharts,speakthroughsports,specialneeds,teen,theparkerfoundation,volunteer,youthambassadorfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-can-cross-oceans-with-kathleen-bendiksen--50512712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50512712Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:07:59 +0000Melissa ParkerWelcome to Season 2 of the Togetherness Team - Women's Edition Podcast; Melissa's first guest is Kathleen Bendiksen, Founder of Love Can Cross Oceans, a Brevard County based non-profit providing aid to women and children of the Ukraine. Kathleen and...1687adoption,empower,faith,family,hope,infertility,inspire,journey,love,lovecancrossoceans,momonamission,non-profit,service,story,together,togethernessteam,ukraine,uplift,women,worldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-youth-ambassador-arya-jathal--48381737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48381737Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:15:58 +0000Melissa ParkerOctober 2021: Parker Foundation Co-Founder Melissa Parker and Program Director Julia Barney sit down to continue the discussion about the Be a Buddy initiative and the Be a Buddy 5K race taking place each October during Bullying Prevention Month. In...1334adaptive,adaptivesports,arts,autismawareness,autismmom,beabuddyinitiative,championagainstbullying,freeresources,grassroots,hope,inclusion,inspirationalstories,nonprofit,specialneeds,sports,theparkerfoundationforautism,youthambassador,youthleadersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-you-be-a-buddy-for-your-community--46224923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46224923Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:51:29 +0000Melissa ParkerMelissa Parker and Julia Barney continue their discussion about The Parker Foundation's "Be a Buddy" program, and how being a Champion Against Bullying Organization has positvely impacted their community and inspired their annual 5K Race held during...1482adaptive,bullying,community,women,youthfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/togethernessteam-hero-terry-parks--45740321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45740321Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:58:53 +0000Melissa ParkerMelissa Parker and Julia Barney follow up from last week and continue chatting about their Be a Buddy program through The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development; their guest today via Zoom is Terry Parks, Recreation Program Coordinator in...974ttherofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-buddy-program-melissa-and-julia--45662886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45662886Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:32:18 +0000Melissa ParkerMelissa Parker and Julia Barney discuss the “Be a Buddy” program through The Parker Foundation, and how it impacts our community on multiple levels, helping to integrate children and families touched by autism and special needs into existing...1672autism,family,inclusion,inspire,volunteerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-vera-ventura-she-s-a-warrior--45557689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45557689Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:59:57 +0000Melissa ParkerVera Ventura @veracioushealing is an educator and mother of two who has an amazing story; she openly and authentically shares how she has overcome addiction and battled cancer - her journey to wellness includes yoga, meditation, humor and natural...1335cancersurvivor,gratitude,holistic,mentalhealth,selfdevelopmentfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-and-hello--45433033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45433033Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:11:06 +0000Melissa ParkerWelcome to the #TogethernessTeam - Women's Edition podcast hosted by Melissa Parker, Co-Founder of The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development and friends! This episode is an introduction to the initiative and short bio on Melissa and...1455community,inspiring,purpose,togethernessteam,womenfalse1full