The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious

Prepare to Win!!🏆 Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of JJ Moses, now a motivational force, community champion, and author. Tune in for exclusive insights into his new book, his impactful work in the Houston community, and the story of how he conquered every obstacle to reach the NFL and beyond! 🌟 ➡️ Listen & Watch @: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

All he does is win win win no matter what! A lot happened after the Chief's Super Bowl win and this week, Justin Reid shares his story and experiences. Tune in to hear about the lessons he's learned, the mindset that won him 2 Super Bowl Championships, and how he's using his platform to give back to his community. ➡️ Listen & Watch @: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

We have a very interesting bonus episode this week. Don't miss Rania's discussion with four victims of the recent random NYC attacks on women. In this episode allisonnhager, @elliowagner, Karina Dunford, and @quinnofnewyork, discuss their experience and how it has shaped their opinion on safety in NYC. ➡️ Listen & Watch The Balanced Voice Podcast: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

Baseball season is finally here! ⚾️ As you gear up for opening day, don't miss the chance to hear from the legendary Astros supporter, Sheridan Williams. If you're looking for another reason to fall in love with Houston, be sure to tune in at 10:00 AM to hear all our champion city has to offer. 🌟 ➡️ Listen and Watch at: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #HoustonPride #goastros

With baseball opening day around the corner, we are so excited to share our latest episode with the one and only Julia Morales, Sports Anchor & Reporter for Space City Home Network! Our podcast team visited Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, for an exclusive sit down with one of Houston’s favorite sports reporters. Tune in at 10:00AM to hear this uplifting interview about Julia’s success story as a female trailblazer and now small business owner. ➡️ Listen & Watch Every Episode on Spotify or at: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

Rania and Jenn are so excited to welcome Leon Clayborne to discuss his work as Director of Program Strategy & Community Impact at the Just Keep Living Foundation (founded by Matthew McConaughey). Tune in to hear more about connecting with the next generation and the impact of JKL’s fitness and wellness programs. ➡️ Watch AND Listen at: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

If your kids are on any social media platform, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Rania and Jenn welcome Sam Chapman, Joann Bogard and Amy Neville, all parents who are fighting relentlessly for legislative changes to address the online fentanyl crisis and other dangers of the online world. About our guests: • Sam returns on the podcast to share this story of losing his 16-year-old son Sammy to an unintentional fentanyl overdoes death. Sam has now become a HUGE advocate in the social media monitoring and fentanyl space, who recently attended and spoke at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Tech CEO’s. He shares what that experience was like and touches on his thoughts of Mark Zuckerberg’s apology to victim families who were there. • Joann Bogard and her husband lost their 15-year-old son Mason after he tried a viral social media trend called “the choking game” and ultimately took Mason’s life. She joined the episode to share her story and her work on the Kids Online Safety Act. • Amy Neville lost her 14-year-old son Alexander Neville to an unintentional fentanyl overdose death via drugs purchased on Snapchat. They started a foundation in Alexander’s memory. We thank Sam, Joann and Amy for sharing their stories with our audience. It’s truly a conversation all parents should be aware of and engaged in. Join us each Wednesday at 10am CST. Thanks to our sponsor: FlipLok ➡️Listen & Watch: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

The conversation continues regarding the case of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who was tragically killed on her way to catch a school bus on the morning of February 15th. In this episode, we catch up with Griselda Castillo of Grizzy's Hood News, who was on the front lines of the case, and involved with Cunningham's family. Don’t miss The Balanced Voice Podcast every Wednesday at 10 AM CST! Thanks to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen & Watch: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice

The case of missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunnigham is one we will remember forever. On this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, we air our conversation with Tim Miller, Founder & Director of Texas EquuSearch, who worked very closely with law enforcement agencies in Livingston, Texas on the multi-agency search to help find Audrii. Texas EquuSearch was instrumental in locating Audrii through sonar equipment. Join us as we discuss his personal story of why he started Texas EquuSearch and how they help families across the country free-of-charge with missing person cases. Tim walks us through all that took place in Audrii’s search, including explaining the technology that was used to help find her body. We thank Tim for his time as he courageously takes us back to the beginning of Texas EquuSearch after experiencing the most unimaginable tragedy himself when his very own 16-year-old daughter (Laura) went missing in 1984. Tim is truly an angel who has helped at almost every search conducted by Texas EquuSearch, providing guidance, expertise, and a God given ability to bring home the missing. Don’t miss The Balanced Voice Podcast every Wednesday at 10 AM CST! Thanks to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen & Watch: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice About Texas EquuSearch: Created in 2000 to support families of lost and missing persons. Since 2,000 they have participated in over 2,000 searches in over 40 states and 11 countries; and have reunited over 500 missing persons with their families and recovered the remains of over 250 victims.

Empowering families in the digital age!  Join us as we dive into the world of tech with Brock Murphy and Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech. Discover how they’re equipping students, families, and educators with the tools to navigate technology safely. From understanding trends to taking actionable steps, let’s explore the digital landscape together. Thanks to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen now: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandshare #ParentProTech #TechSafety #DigitalParenting #OnlineSafety

Season 8 launches with Licensed Professional Counselor Brodie Simmons as our first guest!  Brodie, an active advisory committee member of our new NEEDS program serving the neurodiverse community, has dedicated his career to supporting teens, young adults, and families grappling with pervasive mental illnesses or addiction. We cover so much about his work in this space - with neurodivergent young adults offenders, in local schools, in private practice, with parents and currently with Crime Stoppers! You won’t want to miss this conversation about our work that started out of love for a very special community - the neurodiverse population who is at a greater risk for victimization and/or ending up as an offender.

As we conclude 2023 and to wrap up Season 7 of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn express their immense gratitude to the wonderful guests and listeners who have been with us throughout the past few years, helping us achieve the milestone of 1 million listeners this year! Thanks to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️Listen/Watch: YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #crimestoppersofhouston #publicsafety #seasonfinale #thankyou #listenandshare

🎙️ Rania and Jenn chat with Corporate and Personal Image Consultant Helen Perry and Founder and CEO of Bridges of Life, John Sage. Discover the inspiring work of Bridges To Life (BTL), a faith-based restorative justice program for incarcerated men and women. BTL provides a platform for life-changing transformation, aiming to connect communities to prisons, reduce recidivism rates (especially for violent crimes), decrease the number of crime victims, and enhance public safety. Bridges To Life: https://www.bridgestolife.org/ Don't miss this insightful conversation on making a positive impact! Thank you to our sponsor: https://fliplok.com/ ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #onlinesafety #TheBalancedVoicePodcast #justice #communities #faith

This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the digital landscape with their teens. Join Rania and Jenn as they engage in a powerful conversation with Tim and Tamia Woods, parents turned advocates and founders of the Do it For James Foundation: https://www.letsdifj.org/ Tim and Tamia share their heartbreaking journey after their son James fell victim to online sextortion, emphasizing the critical need for open dialogue about this pressing issue. Don't miss this eye-opening episode! Thank you to our sponsor:  @fliplokofficial.  ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #onlinesafety #TheBalancedVoicePodcast #DoItForJamesFoundation #sextortionawareness

Crime Stoppers is dedicated to addressing the crucial issue of mental health, especially with the rising number of crisis tips received on our Tip Line. We strive to provide solutions by offering support services and resources for families in need. We've teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine to work together in addressing critical and time-sensitive needs within our community. This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, Rania and Jenn engage in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Eric Storch, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Storch, an experienced clinical psychologist, specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, as well as anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Thank you to our sponsor: Fliplok ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #mentalhealth

Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino) returns to the podcast, this time chatting with KHOU 11 News Anchor Mia Grandey (@miagradney.) The episode was previously recorded during the 2023 Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala. Mia and Mira have a moderated conversation about the local and global fight against human trafficking. As a UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and an actress from 'Sound of Freedom,' Sorvino offers insights about her passion to help others, how her involvement in anti-trafficking began, her personal experiences turned into advocacy, her career, and much more. Thank you to our podcast sponsor: Fliplok ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #fighthumantrafficking #gala

Shaking things up this week on The Balanced Voice Podcast! Crime Stoppers of Houston Deputy Director Nichole Christoph (@mininicnic) is taking the reins as our guest host. Nichole sits down with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter to discuss the incredible work of AVDA (@avda_tx), a nonprofit with a 40-year legacy dedicated to ending family violence and empowering survivors. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about advocacy, accountability, and community response to abuse. Thank you to our sponsor: Fliplok ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #domesticviolenceawareness

Tune in to THIS WEEK's must-listen episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast featuring UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and Academy Award Winning Actress, Mira Sorvino (@mirasorvino.) Last week, we had the honor of having Mira as a special guest at our annual Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala. Before the event, Rania and Jenn sat down with her for a candid conversation covering everything from her Dancing with the Stars journey to her passionate activism in the fight against human trafficking. Thank you to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #againsthumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness

On this week’s episode of The Balanced Voice, Rania and Jenn chat with Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice of Arnold Ventures Jennifer Doleac. Jennifer works with the research, programmatic, and advocacy teams to support rigorous, policy-relevant research and turn the resulting research insights into effective policy. She also hosts Probable Causation, a podcast about research related to crime and the criminal justice system. Thank you to our sponsor: Fliplok ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #reserach #policy #criminaljusticesystem

Rania and Jenn talk with Sky High CEO Brittany Hebert Franklin, who never met a challenge she wasn’t prepared to face head-on. Brittany and her team raise millions of dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research. Sky High funds projects at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center and The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Memphis, among others. Thank you to our sponsor: @fliplokofficial ➡️ Listen, comment, share and follow @thebalancedvoicepodcast! YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-TheBalancedVoice Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-TheBalancedVoice #podcast #podcastofinstagram #publicsafety #crimestoppersofhouston #listenandsubscribe #community #cancerresearch #pediatriccancer #helpingchildren