Zoey's Korner

November is Adoption Awareness Month!In the last episode, I sat down with a Zambian mom who opened up about her personal journey of adopting a child. This time, I am with a social worker, Tamara Mwale, who brings us into the world of adoption from a professional perspective.Together, we unpack what the adoption process in Zambia actually looks like, from the screening and home assessments to the emotional and legal steps involved. Tamara also helps us understand how children end up in care facilities in the first place, shedding light on the realities behind the statistics and the stories we rarely get to hear.We also dive into fostering. Yup, you can foster in Zambia! We find out what it means, why it's so needed in Zambia, and how ordinary families can step into the gap for vulnerable children. Whether you're considering adoption, curious about the system, or simply want to understand how to support children in need, this episode will give you clarity, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for the work happening behind the scenes.If you're interested in more information on fostering and adoption in Zambia, visit:Alliance for Children Everywhere Zambia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Di9S8FH4X/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: www.caczambia.orgMinistry of Community Development and Social Services: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17SyPvEJjP/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: www.mcdsw.gov.zmOther Resources:Creating a family podcast: https://www.CreatingaFamily.orgNCFA Short Courcess: https://adoptioncouncil.org/courses/Follow Us on the socials:TikTok: @zoeys.kornerInstagram: @zoeys.korner or @misskonie25

November is Adoption Awareness Month, a time to celebrate families built through love and to share the beautiful, sometimes challenging, journeys behind adoption. In this episode, I sit down with a Zambian mom who opened her heart and home through adoption. She shares what inspired her decision, the joys and lessons along the way, and how adoption has shaped her family and faith.Whether you're considering adoption, know someone who has adopted, or simply want to understand the beauty of family beyond biology, this heartfelt conversation will touch your soul and broaden your perspective on what it means to belong.Creating a family podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatingaFamilyFollow Us on the socials:TikTok: @zoeys.kornerInstagram: @zoeys.korner or @misskonie25

It's my BIRTHDAY y'all!! Happiest Birthday to me! I am such a birthday person and I love to celebrate! I have never done a birthday episode so I thought "Why not?" Join me as I jump into my final year of my 20's!Follow Me on the socials:TikTok: @zoeys.kornerInstagram: @zoeys.korner 

John 15:15 tells us: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."I sat down with my new friends Melanie and Glystin who I met on a mission trip this past July to find out what it means to be a friend of God. I pray this encourages you. Follow Us on the socials:TikTok: @zoeys.kornerInstagram: @zoeys.korner Instagram: @melmaldooInstagram: @glystinburnett

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius.During the month of July 2025, I volunteered with Africa Freedom Mission. An organisation passionate about Ministry and Africa. I was privileged enough to have Brooklyn on my team, and after being inspired by hearing a bit of her story, asked her to come to share what God has been working on in her heart. Brooklyn gave insight to her journey on how she has been working on her perspective for the past 2 years as well as her journey on choosing faith over fear. Thank you Brooklyn for coming all this way to love on me and my people in Lusaka, Zambia! Follow Us On The Socials:Instagram: @zoeys.korner TikTok: @zoeys.korner Brooklyn Insta: @_bdouglass