8-year-old Lincoln Klepper of Brownsburg is a very cool kid, and he thinks you’re cool too! Lincoln started his “You’re Cool” business last year, and since then, he’s learned all about community and giving back. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast episode, Lincoln, along with his mother, Nikki, tells us about the first “You’re Cool” design and how it finally ended up on a t-shirt—not to mention, what it’s taught him about kindness, life and serving others. This is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 years ago, an Indianapolis woman named Maddie Ross passed away unexpectedly, but now, her legacy lives on with the Maddie Smiles Toy Drive. Maddie was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus but defied the odds and lived for nearly 20 years until passing away. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast episode, Paula Strauss and Lacy Ross, of Maddie Smiles, share more about the toy drive happening in her honor—one they know she would be proud of. This is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2010, a spinal cord injury in a swimming accident left Indy native Chris Leeuw paralyzed from the neck down. He had to travel across the country to receive long-term therapy. After two years, he relearned to walk, move his arms, became independent and moved back to Indy determined to open a center for people recovering from paralysis. That’s how Neurohope was born. With the support of Hensley Legal Group since 2016, Neurohope continues to grow. The hope now? To raise $60,000 to renovate its gym, with the “Swing Fore Hope” Golf Scramble. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast Episode, we chat with Chris, along with Ryan Kreicker of Hensley Legal Group, to share how Neurohope helps patients like Chris and how the community can support the mission. This is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is something unexplainable that happens within us when we reach out and help someone whose needs are greater than our own.” Those words, said by Jared Hiner, the founder of “Kammy’s Kause.” On this week’s Life. Style. Live! Podcast, it’s Jared’s 20-year-old daughter, Kammy, taking center stage. At just a couple months old, Kammy was diagnosed with an extremely rare disorder called 4-P Minus—which means having a fourth chromosome. Now, there’s an upcoming fundraiser called “Kammy’s Kause” that’s said to be the heartbeat of support, progress and love. And today, we’re sharing all you need to know to join the worthy mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine being in second grade and writing your first book. In 4th grade, you got it published. That’s exactly what happened for two Indiana teens, who are now reuniting again as teenagers to expand their “Mystery of the Stolen Pearl Necklace” series! On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast, we hear from Co-Authors Annie Meade and Bailey Richards and learn the story of how they became child authors and reunited after six years apart. Even more, we hear their own advice to kids who have a dream, just like they did. This is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout the month of August, we celebrate. We celebrate mothers who breastfeed and their newborn babies in need. I’m Amber Hankins, and on this Life. Style. Live! Podcast episode, I chat with Becky Fontaine, RN and Lactation Specialist with Hancock Health, about their relationship with The Milk Bank in Indy and how the nationwide baby formula shortage is getting even worse. We learn the role it plays, how women can find support and how Hancock Health is here to help. This is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courage. Audacity. Girl Power. In this Life. Style. Live! Podcast Episode, Educator and Author La Tanya Brooks introduces us to “A Brown Girl Like Me: A Journey Through HERstory.” It’s a book about a girl named Aubri Payton who travels back in time and meets a beautiful fairy guide who whisks her off into a wondrous journey. It also weaves in the inspiring pursuits and accomplishments of many stunning women throughout human history. With each woman, there’s a lesson to be taught and learned, but all can be overcome. THIS is the Life. Style. Live! Podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone, meet Festus. He’s an ICAN Service Dog, providing tasks for veterans living with combat-related challenges, to empower them to return to civilian life with pride and independence. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast, we hear from Nick Bennett, United States Marine Retired Staff Serge, and Sean Diamond, ICAN Vice President of Programs, as they share more about their partnership and the $25,000 check that’s changing lives on both ends of the leash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She’s a “MasterChef Junior,”—Season 8 Champion, and she’s gearing up to make a stop in our city. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast episode, Liya Chu, chats with our own Randall Newsome about her win and upcoming visit this September, as part of the “2022 MasterChef Junior Live!” tour. It’s an event that promises to have all the ingredients for family fun!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1400 kids. That’s the number of “Little Brothers and Sisters” who are waiting for “BIGS,” as they call them, in Marion, Hamilton and Johnson counties—the biggest number, ever. On this Life. Style. Live! Podcast, Levi and James, with “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indiana” tell me about their 7-year friendship and how James truly changed Levi’s life. What does the commitment entail? How can YOU become a BIG? We break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.