In this powerful episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with advocate and change-maker Keesa Smith-Brantley for a deeply honest conversation about childhood hunger, family instability, and systems that were never designed to support working families.

Keesa shares what she's seeing on the front lines—from food insecurity affecting 1 in 4 children to the impossible choices parents are forced to make between rent, nutrition, and healthcare. Together, the women unpack why hunger is not a personal failure, but a structural issue—and what practical, community-driven solutions could actually work.

This episode explores:
• Why working families are still struggling to eat
• How poverty fuels long-term health crises
• The broken systems behind food deserts
• Why local farms and schools could be part of the solution
• How advocacy, policy, and compassion intersect

If you care about children, families, equity, or creating real change—not just talking about it—this episode will move you to think differently and act boldly.

✨ Listen, share, and be part of the solution.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families:

https://www.aradvocates.org/

Giving Birth In America: Arkansas:

https://vimeo.com/776229189

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast

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What if your hardest moments aren't setbacks—but invitations to grow?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, PowerWomen Podcast co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with activist, speaker, and storyteller Cara E Yar Khan to explore how heartbreak, identity, and discomfort shape our greatest breakthroughs.

From navigating personal loss to redefining strength, Cara shares profound insights on what she calls post-traumatic wisdom—and why sitting in the uncomfortable moments is often where transformation begins. Together, they unpack how faith, self-reflection, boundaries, and community support play essential roles in healing and rising stronger.

This episode is a reminder that you don't need to rush your healing—and that growth doesn't come from fixing, but from allowing. If you're moving through change, grief, or a season of uncertainty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

✨ Listen in for wisdom, reassurance, and permission to grow at your own pace.

POWERWOMEN LINKS:

WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780

NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast

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What does it really take to leave an abusive relationship—and how can community save lives?

In this deeply moving episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Camryn Ross and her mother, Andrea Sayre, to break the silence around domestic violence, shame, and survival. Together, they share a raw, multi-generational conversation about the emotional manipulation that keeps women trapped, the courage it takes to reclaim self-worth, and why leaving is a process—not a single moment.

This episode offers hope, clarity, and practical guidance for anyone impacted by domestic abuse—directly or indirectly. You'll hear why women often attempt to leave multiple times, how isolation erodes confidence, and why empathy and presence matter more than judgment. Most importantly, this conversation highlights real resources, real support systems, and real pathways to safety and healing.

If you or

someone you love needs support, this episode reminds you of one essential truth: you matter because you breathe—and help is closer than you think.

If you or a loved one needs help, here are some local and national resources:

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

https://ncadv.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline/Website:

800-799-7233

https://www.thehotline.org/

For Shelters Near You:

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

https://domesticpeace.com/

Women and Children First

800-332-4443

POWERWOMEN LINKS:

WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780

NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast

Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com