Fostering Change

As August begins, our Best of Fostering Change series continues with one of Season 7’s most popular and heartfelt conversations. Rob welcomes back his good friend Peter Mutabazi—author, speaker, foster and adoptive father, and founder of Now I Am Known. Known to many as the “Foster Dad Flipper,” Peter has welcomed more than 40 children into his home and adopted three. In this powerful conversation, Peter discusses his book, Love Does Not Conquer All, and shares an honest look at foster parenting and the deep commitment required to help children heal from trauma. He reminds us that while love is essential, healing also requires patience, consistency, trust, and the willingness to keep showing up—day after day. Episode Highlights • Why love alone isn’t enough—and what children in foster care truly need to heal • How practical life skills can help children build confidence and independence • The importance of every child having at least one trusted adult in their corner • Why families should receive support before children enter foster care • Navigating the heartbreak of saying goodbye—and maintaining meaningful relationships afterward Looking Ahead Only four more Best of Fostering Change episodes remain before we launch Season 8 this fall under our new name: Comfort Cases UnPacked. You can expect the same meaningful conversations, inspiring guests, and unwavering commitment to children and families—now entering an exciting new chapter. We can’t wait to share it with you! Connect with Peter Mutabazi Website: https://petermutabazi.com Organization: Now I Am Known Book: Love Does Not Conquer All, available wherever books are sold Facebook: Peter Mutabazi Instagram: @fosterdadflipper Thank You for Listening If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, comment, and share the podcast. Your support helps us reach more people, raise awareness, and continue these important conversations about foster care, adoption, and child welfare. Thank you for listening—and thank you for being a GOOD HUMAN. 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation: 👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our Best of Fostering Change series continues, we're revisiting an important conversation about a topic that's too often overlooked—but can have a profound impact on girls experiencing foster care. Rob is joined by Yvonne Esipila Patron, Co-Founder and CEO of the PATESI Foundation, a global nonprofit working to end menstrual and postpartum poverty through education, access, and empowerment. This episode also highlights the meaningful partnership between Comfort Cases and the PATESI Foundation. Through this collaboration, every Comfort Cases backpack distributed to girls ages 11 and older includes an emergency menstrual kit, helping ensure that no girl has to face menstruation without the basic products, dignity, and confidence she deserves. Conversation Highlights Why menstrual poverty remains an overlooked global issue The unique challenges girls in foster care face during times of transition How the Comfort Cases and PATESI partnership is making a tangible difference Why postpartum poverty deserves greater awareness The important role men and boys play in breaking stigma and supporting lasting change Looking Ahead There's much more to come. This fall, we'll return with all-new episodes featuring inspiring guests and meaningful conversations—along with a new name for the podcast, which we'll announce very soon. Same mission. Same commitment to children and families. An exciting new chapter begins this September. Connect with the PATESI Foundation Website: https://www.patesifoundation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patesifoundation Instagram: @patesifoundation 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation: 👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Best of Fostering Change series continues with an unforgettable conversation featuring Susan Chesnutt—a family law attorney, former child abuse investigator, and former foster youth whose life has come full circle through advocacy and service. Susan has experienced the child welfare system from nearly every perspective. Raised in foster care herself, she later investigated child abuse cases for Florida's Department of Children and Families before earning her law degree and dedicating her legal career to representing children and families. Today, through The Chesnutt Law Firm and her podcast, From Foster Care to Family Law, she works to make the child welfare system more compassionate, transparent, and effective. Conversation Highlights How Susan's own foster care experience shaped her career in child welfare law What really happens during a child protective services investigation—and what families should know Why empathy and trauma-informed advocacy are essential in family law The importance of protecting both children's safety and families' rights Susan's vision for a child welfare system rooted in compassion, accountability, and healing Looking Ahead We're enjoying revisiting these memorable conversations throughout the summer, but there's even more ahead. This fall, we'll return with all-new episodes featuring inspiring guests and important conversations—under a new podcast name we'll announce very soon. We can't wait to share what's next, so stay tuned! Connect with Susan Chesnutt Website: https://thechesnuttlawfirm.com 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation: 👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Best of Fostering Change episode brings back one of our most powerful and personal conversations from Season 7. We look back to September, at Rob's powerful conversation with Dr. Danisha Keating—author, speaker, educator, and former foster youth whose remarkable journey is one of resilience, healing, and hope. At just 16 years old, Danisha was removed from her home, separated from her eight siblings, and given just five minutes to pack her belongings into a trash bag. Rather than allowing that moment to define her, she reclaimed her story—eventually earning her Ph.D., becoming the guardian of five of her younger siblings, and dedicating her life to helping others heal from trauma and find their own voice. Conversation Highlights Dr. Keating's journey from foster care to earning her Ph.D. Healing from trauma and learning to reclaim your own story The importance of finding your voice while honoring the stories of others The challenges foster youth face in navigating systems that often tell their story for them Why education became the foundation for hope, healing, and opportunity Looking Ahead All-new episodes return this fall with more inspiring guests and meaningful conversations. While our mission remains the same, the podcast will soon have a new name that better reflects where we're headed. We'll be announcing all the details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Connect with Dr. Danisha Keating Website: https://danishakeating.com Instagram: @drdanishakeating Facebook: Danisha Keating YouTube: The Dr. Danisha Keating Show TikTok: @drdanishakeating 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation: 👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout July and August, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations from Season 7 as part of our Best of Fostering Change series. This week's featured episode originally aired during the 2025 holiday season and showcases an extraordinary story of resilience, determination, and reinvention. Carolyn Aronson, founder and CEO of It's A 10 Haircare, shares her remarkable journey from experiencing foster care as a child to building one of the world's most successful beauty brands. Today, It's A 10 Haircare is a global company valued at more than $1 billion, with products sold in more than 130 countries. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Carolyn is a passionate philanthropist whose work supports youth, foster care organizations, LGBTQ+ initiatives, disaster relief efforts, and workforce development. Her story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future—and that success is measured not only by what we achieve, but by how we lift others along the way. Conversation Highlights Carolyn's journey from foster care to founding a billion-dollar global company Building It's A 10 Haircare through authenticity, perseverance, and innovation How her childhood experiences shaped her leadership and philanthropy The importance of giving back and creating opportunities for others Lessons on resilience, entrepreneurship, and believing in yourself Looking Ahead All-new episodes will return this fall with more inspiring guests and meaningful conversations. While the mission remains the same, the podcast will soon have a new name that better reflects where we're headed. We'll be announcing all the details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Connect with Carolyn Aronson Website: https://www.itsa10haircare.com Instagram: @itsa10ceo 🎥 Watch the full video episodes on YouTube! Head over to Comfort Cases on YouTube to catch every inspiring conversation: 👉 youtube.com/@comfortcases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.