Mind Your Mind Speaks is taking a short break for the month of July. We'll be back in August with new conversations, guests, and more stories to inspire and support our community!

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Merissa Davis and Miles Davis, creators of the Butterpup & Friends series, to discuss their journey as artists, storytellers, and community members dedicated to inspiring creativity in children. Mind Your Mind Speaks will be taking a short break during the month of July. New episodes will return in August as we continue this season's conversations around mental health, resilience, and community well-being. Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Lulu (Uchenna Umeh, MD, MBA, FAAP), founder of Dr. Lulu's Angels Haven, Inc., to discuss her inspiring journey as a pediatrician, educator, speaker, and nationally recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ affirmation.    Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Lisa-Ruth Karnes from Cobb Community Foundation to explore the organization’s growth, its role in the community, and initiatives like the Vital Signs Project.   Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Zaineb Terfas, Administrator of the Mental Health Drop-In Center at NAMI Cobb. NAMI Cobb focuses on support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Together, they discuss NAMI Cobb’s mission, the Walk-In Center in Marietta, and how it provides a safe, stigma-free environment for connection, support, and healing—along with other valuable mental health resources available to the community.

In this special episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Landry Wolf, Miss Atlanta’s Teen. A senior in Cobb County, Landry is a leader both on her campus and in the community—and the founder of Turn the Page: Read to Succeed, a literacy initiative focused on inspiring a love of reading. Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton interviews Yang Vang, Miss Global Hmong 2026 and a chiropractic student in Cobb County, about her mental health advocacy, balancing school and pageantry, and the cultural stigma she aims to dismantle. Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Becky Sayler, Post 2 Board Member for Cobb County School District, for a thoughtful conversation on education, community, and what it takes to support every child’s success.   Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers of Cobb Collaborative's Vote Your Voice initiative to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 elections — including the District 14 Special Election runoff and key May election dates. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned one, this episode has the information you need to make your voice heard. Find the full show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas, to talk about the heart behind one of Cobb County’s most impactful holiday initiatives.   Find our full show notes at www.cobbcollaborative.org/category/news/podcast