Be The Link Podcast with Leia Hunt

Leia welcomes Ashley, mom of a survivor and three spunky girls. Her daughter Emory fought Glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. In honest words the odds were stacked against her but through faith, courage, support and a miracle Emory is now thriving! Emory was on life support, her organs started failing, she received numerous operations, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant and so much more. How did this mom keep fighting? Well you will have to take a listen to this extraordinary episode to find out.Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Finding Your New Normal Leia welcomes childhood cancer survivor Aly! Aly was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of six and has been advocating for childhood cancer awareness ever since. Aly shares hardships she has faced after treatment and how in life you have to find your new ‘normal’ after cancer. Aly is the co-founder of the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusader. WVKCC helps families financially and brings awareness to the disease that is stealing kid's childhoods.Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Leia welcomes Tyler, the owner of Bridges of Gold and creator and host of the Bridges of Gold “The Podcast” Bridges of Gold's mission is to connect nonprofits and families facing childhood cancer. Her experience with her daughter's battle with Leukemia opened the door to a new calling in life. Tyler is the owner of Bridges of Gold and creator and host of the Bridges of Gold “The Podcast.”Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Joel is the father of Mia, a cancer warrior. Mia gained her angel wings in 2018 after a strong battle against childhood cancer.  Leia and Joel discuss how to find strength in the midst of your darkest hours. Joel shows us how to give back when you have nothing to give. Joel is the co-founder of ‘The Golden Corner Foundation whose mission is dedicated to helping families that have been affected by childhood cancer and providing financial and emotional support for them.Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Rare Disease?  Meet Shannon a superstar human! Shannon was diagnosed with a rare vascular compression syndrome known as Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrom. MALS causes severe pain after eating, drinking, exercising, and the inability to take deep breaths. Shannon shares her wisdom on how to suffer well and how to find the light in the darkness! Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Leia welcomes Lisa, a super mom on a mission! Lisa is changing the game on brain cancer research and helping so many parents get their children the best treatment. Lisa works in honor of her son, Jace, in making his dream come true - help end DIPG Brain Cancer! Lisa shares her son's powerful impact and how she found peace through the storm of cancer. Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's KidsWebsite: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @jace_tough2getherPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Twins VS. Cancer Leia welcomes Maryanne, mom to Crown-A-Kid recipients Ella and Eve! Maryanne is a childhood cancer survivor herself and is fighting alongside her twin daughters as they battle Retinoblastoma at the age of four. Leia’s Kids crowned Ella and Eva and surprised them with a princess tea party in 2021. Maryanne shares her powerful testimony and what life is like having twins fighting childhood cancer. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode! Leia, Mayanne, Ella, and Eve all fought the same cancer - Retinoblastoma!  Sponsor: Are you constantly looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones? If so, check out krboards.com! They recycle broken skateboards into personalized rings, pens, bottle openers, and more. Every skateboard recycled by KR Boards is comprised of 7 colorful layers that are repurposed into beautiful custom items. Use code LEIASKIDS to get free shipping plus 10% of the order will be donated to Leia's Kids.Website: www.leiaskids.orgInstagram: @Leias_kids @leiatherese @oakley_twins_journeyPodcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

He said what?!Join Leia and her good friend Mehgan on the final episode of season two! Big time dreamers and visionaries, Leia and Mehgan, give practical steps on how to truly LIVE! After facing a hard realization, Mehgan now lives life and says yes to anything and everything.. she says to just do it. Every good thing starts out a little scary but that means it's worth it! After listening you definitely will want to face that fear and chase your dreams!  Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @mehgan_fox www.leiaskids.org

Want to hear the craziest story to ever bring someone to Jesus? Do you fight for yourself? Do you seek community? Do you communicate properly? These are questions that our guest, Jacob DiSanza answers on this episode. Grab a seat and get ready to take notes because Jacob brings the good news and speaks life into loneliness, despair and what it means to being radical for Christ. Always remember when life gets hard..... just keep swimming!Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @disanzajacob www.leiaskids.org www.rememberyoureamazing.org

It’s time to….. MAN UP! Join Leia and Oliver as they dive into a man’s role in a family household, what it means to serve as a father and how to be a hustler.. The right way! Need a push to live intentionally and abundantly? Then, just click play. It’s that simple.  Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @oliver.pappas

5x cancer survivor and Big Ten Captain of the Golden Gophers football team, Casey O’Brien is the guest on this week's podcast. He breaks down his journey with childhood cancer and how football was his outlet. Now Casey uses his story to inspire others and be a beacon of hope to other kids fighting cancer. #God’sCancerAngel Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @caseyob14 www.leiaskids.org

Best friends since diapers, Leia welcomes her girl Theresa! Together, Leia and Theresa aka T-Duff answer your DM’s! Learn how loyal friends carry their friendships through prayers, hear embarrassing stories, random fun facts and the power behind two unstoppable gals! You definitely don’t want to miss hearing about the pure friendship on fire with the Holy Spirit. Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @tee_duff https://leiaskids.org/

Carlin - Life after Death Death isn’t a period, it's a comma in our book. Leia welcomes old friend Carlin Long on this week's podcast. College student and mover and shaker in this world Carlin brings to life Matthew West’s song, Do Something. Leia and Carlin both faced the loss of a good friend, teammate, neighbor and lab partner in high school. The passing of Cynthia Rose brought more life and hope to a dark world than anybody expected and united a small town in Ohio. Join us in learning how there is life after death and how one girl's dream transformed her neighbors life.  Carlin manges Cynthia’s Kitchen through Mary’s Meals which provides free food and education to underprivileged children in countries around the world.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFU8cU-cICs https://www.marysmealsusa.org/ @carlin_long28 @thecynthiaskitchenproject @marysmeals

Wow wow wow!! Season 2 on Be The Link Podcast is HERE!  Leia sits down with Victor, he’s a physical education teacher, crossfit trainer for youth and adults, and a coach to many!  Together they talk about rejoicing in suffering and how suffering produces endurance. Learn how Victor has put this into action by coaching underprivileged football teams and standing by his family as they fight cancer. Victors 'link’  is rooted in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5:3-5.  Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @victordisnazo

Episode #7 and Season One finale of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with a mover and shaker in today's society, Sonia. Sonia is an IT girl from a small town but on the weekends she is breaking through in the modeling industry. Sonia's quote is from the historical rock band the Beatles, "With every mistake we must be surely learning ". She speaks truth about not forcing yourself into a mold you don't want to be in and that you don't have to follow others dreams to be successful. Sonia gives us the best advice - speak to yourself like you are speaking to your friends. Build yourself up like you would to your friend and give yourself some hugs! Tune in and listen to Leia and Sonia and turn your self doubt into motivation for your dreams. Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @_soniaconstable https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #6 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with one heck of a soul, Marisel. She is a Catholic singer, writer and lover of all things good! On this episode, Marisel shares a poem she wrote for all those going through chemotherapy known as 'Six Hours'. Six hours is the approximate time one sits for cancer treatment each day. Join Leia and Marisel as they talk about being a Missionary for Christ, using rejection, spiritual names and praying over people on airplanes. Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @marisel.music https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #5 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia and Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with Emma. She is the co-founder of her and her sisters clothing company, B.Well Co and ambassador for Live Original Ministry. Leia and Emma talk about influencing others, hearing Christs voice, being your authentic self and to do good + live fully. Get ready for some laughs, serious advice and positive vibes.Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @e_brownwell @b.well.co https://bwellcollaborative.com/ https://leiaskids.org/

Episode #4 of Be The Link Podcast with Leia's Kids. Leia sat down with First Lieutenant Spencer Klodnick. Klodnick graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, Platoon Leader in the 14th MP Brigade at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and enthusiast of all things Batman. Klodnick reflects on the importance of keeping your childhood loves present in your life as you grow up and how family really does shape who you are. Tune in and listen to Leia and Spencer bring to life Batman, family and long distance relationships . Thanks for joining us & welcome to the fam.  @Leias_kids @leiatherese @spencerklodnick https://leiaskids.org/

Get ready to be inspired on episode three of season one! Host Leia welcomes a true boss babe, Lauren Costabile! Lauren is the founder Hearts of Joy International. A nonprofit that provides life- saving heart surgery for children with Down syndrome who are living in countries where there is no access to proper medical care.  Hearts of Joy International is active in the U.S, The Philippines, India, Uganda and Mexico.  Leia and Lauren discuss the behind the scene work it takes to run a nonprofit, what it means to truly surrender one's work to the Lord and how to truly trust in God's plan for your life!Join us and listen to how Lauren is slaying the game in the business world!Learn more about Leia and Leia's Kids @leia_therese and @Leias_KidsLearn more about Lauren @laurencostabile and @heartsofjoyinternational

Episode #2 of the Be The Link Podcast. Leia sat down with Lucas Borden, CrossFit athlete, Nutritionist, and honestly the kindest man you'll ever meet. Lucas reminds us all that it's important be a friend to yourself and not an enemy. Come join us to hear Lucas' story on how he overcame his battle with weight as a young boy and the power behind his community during his younger years. Lucas is now giving back by helping others stay motivated and positive through working out spiritually and physically.