In honor of National Foster Care Month, this episode of Outreach With Reggie is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded.

This is more than awareness—this is my story.

From entering foster care as a child, being separated from my siblings, and navigating constant instability… to facing trauma, loss, and mental health battles during my teenage years—this episode walks through the reality of growing up in the system.

I share what it felt like to: • Be placed into foster care for the first time • Reunite with my mother—and lose that stability again • Move from home to home and struggle to build relationships • Experience deep grief while still trying to survive • Have my story publicly shared through FOX 5’s Wednesday’s Child • Face suicidal thoughts and identity struggles as a teen • Lose an adoption opportunity at 17 • Age out of foster care during college—and experience homelessness

But this isn’t just a story about what I went through.

It’s about who I became.

In this episode, I also open up about: • Rebuilding relationships with my family • Reconnecting with my sister and my mother • Graduating from college against the odds • Finding purpose through advocacy, storytelling, and impact

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, displaced, or misunderstood.

And it’s for those who want to truly understand foster care—not just as a system, but as a lived experience.

Because behind every statistic… there’s a story like mine.

🎧 Listen. Learn. Share.

In this thought-provoking episode of Outreach with Reggie, I sit down with educator, author, and speaker Kevin Cripe for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to help young people succeed—both inside and outside the classroom.

With over two decades of experience working with students from diverse and often underserved backgrounds, Kevin brings a perspective that challenges how we define intelligence, measure success, and support the next generation. From building a nationally recognized after-school chess program to shaping the lives of first-generation college students, his work goes far beyond traditional education.

We dive into the realities of public education today—where it’s working, where it’s falling short, and what needs to change. Kevin also opens up about his personal journey through adoption, offering insight into identity, family, and the deeper emotional layers that shape who we become.

This episode explores:

• Why intelligence can’t be reduced to test scores

• How parents and educators can better nurture cognitive and emotional growth

• The role of empathy and moral development in raising strong leaders

• How tools like chess can unlock critical thinking and life skills

• What meaningful, long-term change in education actually looks like

This conversation is for anyone who cares about young people, systems change, and building a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

🎧 Tune in and rethink what learning, leadership, and impact really mean.

In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we delve into the transformative power of therapy in promoting youth mental health, especially within foster care and community advocacy contexts.

Host Reggie Holloway explores how therapy can serve as a critical tool in trauma informed care, fostering systemic change and personal healing for vulnerable populations.

Through engaging personal stories and expert insights, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the role of therapy in nonprofit leadership and social impact. Join us to learn how embracing therapy can amplify youth voices and inspire meaningful community development and policy advocacy.

In this powerful episode of Outreach with Reggie, we delve into critical issues surrounding foster care, youth mental health, and juvenile justice. Too often, young people navigating the juvenile justice system—especially those from foster care backgrounds—are misunderstood. This episode explores the connection between foster care and juvenile justice, highlighting how trauma, instability, and early life experiences shape behavior and contribute to the pipeline from foster care to incarceration.

We examine gaps in the current system, including the widespread lack of trauma-informed care, and how these challenges call for systemic change driven by community advocacy and youth advocacy. Through personal stories and social research, we learn why punishment alone fails these youth and why social impact efforts must center on understanding and compassion.

Join host Reggie Holloway as he calls on listeners to rethink foster care reform, mental health awareness, and juvenile justice policies. This conversation is a crucial step toward fostering real community development and inspiring nonprofit leadership committed to supporting vulnerable youth and championing equity within social systems.

Outreach with Reggie is a weekly podcast dedicated to community advocacy, youth advocacy, foster care reform, and social impact. Hosted by Reggie Holloway, the show delves into critical topics such as child welfare advocacy, nonprofit leadership, mental health, trauma-informed care, and policy advocacy, providing listeners with valuable insights and practical strategies for creating community change.

Through in-depth research, lived experiences, and engaging conversations with advocates, professionals, and change-makers, Outreach with Reggie highlights real stories and actionable solutions to systemic challenges affecting our communities. The podcast emphasizes social equity solutions, foster youth voices, and nonprofit strategy to inspire and empower listeners to take impactful action.

Whether you are a community leader, social worker, advocate, or passionate about fostering social justice and supporting vulnerable populations, Outreach with Reggie offers thoughtful discussions on nonprofit funding, outreach, activism, and social research designed to inform and motivate meaningful change.

In our Season Two Finale of Outreach with Reggie, we reflect on the most impactful moments around social impact, foster care, and community organizing from this season. Host Reggie Holloway brings together insights from advocacy, social research, and nonprofit leadership to highlight how collective efforts are driving social policy impact and meaningful community change. Tune in to hear inspiring discussions and actionable strategies that empower listeners to become effective advocates in their communities. Whether you're involved in social activism or nonprofit leadership, this finale offers a powerful look at the progress made and the work still ahead in building stronger, more supportive environments for vulnerable populations.

Addiction is often misunderstood, but it's a significant social impact issue that requires community organizing and informed activism to address effectively. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway explores addiction's complex roots, including trauma, early exposure, family environments, and societal pressures. Through research, data, and storytelling, we examine various addictions—from substance and alcohol dependency to behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, and social media use.

Reggie highlights how addiction risk factors begin earlier than many realize and emphasizes the critical role of support systems, education, and community intervention in prevention. This episode challenges listeners to consider how social impact organizations and policies can drive change and break addiction cycles for healthier communities. Tune in to deepen your understanding of addiction and discover ways to take action in your community.

In this impactful episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway sits down with Laura Spale, host of the Clarity Lens Podcast and author of The Power of Clarity, to explore the social impact of navigating autism, abuse, and broken support systems. They discuss the challenges families face within these often-overwhelming and unjust systems and the importance of social justice and activism in driving change.

Laura shares her personal journey through motherhood, neurodivergency, and advocating within systems that frequently let families down. Together, they dive deep into the realities of trauma, institutions, and the vital role of resilience and clarity when confronting these hardships.

Listeners will gain insight into finding clarity amidst chaos, the social impact of advocacy work, and how purposeful action can foster stronger communities despite systemic failures. This honest conversation underscores the power of perseverance and the ongoing fight for social justice and better support for marginalized families.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by broken systems or life’s uncertainties, this episode offers inspiration and practical hope for navigating difficult times through activism and community strength.