In Part II of our teen spotlight, we hear from Alvaro, an ambitious 19-year-old Lotus House alum who’s also college-bound.

He reflects on his journey, highlighting the power of resilience, hard work, and staying focused, and how his dreams keep him going.

Please note: This interview is entirely in Spanish.

Haven’t listened to Part I yet? Go back and check out Episode 30 to hear from Shakainnah.

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Host: Liz
Editor: Margo Hannah
Cover Art & Logo: Sam Billman

In this episode of Lotus Village Voices, we’re centering stories from a generation we don’t hear from often at Lotus House—our teens.

First up, meet Shakainnah—a self-described happy-go-lucky teen with big dreams and a bigger sense of humor.

She shares the story of a fire that led her and her mother to seek shelter, and how she turned that experience into motivation and is now heading off to college!

This is part one of a two-part spotlight on youth voices. Be sure to tune in to Episode 31 to hear from Alvaro!

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Host: Liz
Editor: Margo Hannah
Cover Art & Logo: Sam Billman

In this special Mother's Day episode of Lotus Village Voices—Georgette Madison, Lotus House Guest Services Director and proud alumna—sits down with fellow alumna Kelly Michel, now Assistant Director of Operations Support at the National Women's Shelter Network.

Together, they reflect on what it means to mother through uncertainty, to grow in community, and to carry both past and purpose into new chapters of life. Kelly's story offers a reminder: motherhood isn't about having it all together—it’s about presence, transformation, and love that keeps showing up.

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Host: Georgette Madison
Editor: Margo Hannah
Cover Art & Logo: Sam Billman