The EMBER Project Podcast
The EMBER Project Podcast is for young women navigating life with an unexpected Pregnancy. Whether pregnant or the mother of a young child, this podcast is for you. Feel supported and empowered to not only be a mom, but continue to focus on your education and career goals.
Episodes

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
1hr 27 min
I am so very excited about this interview. In this episode, we meet Gabby. She is an amazing example of a teen mom maturing into a wonderful example of an advocate for women.. particularly the ones who happen to come to work at her restaurant. I first saw Gabby on Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares" and although I was sure she would never answer, I tracked down her email address and asked her to be on our podcast. Not only did she answer, she agreed to be on the show.. and her interview gave me goosebumps! Give it a listen and let us know what you think! As always, please like, share and subscribe. Most importantly, please share our podcast with a young woman who might find it encouraging. To find out more about The EMBER Project you can visit our website by CLICKING HERE. There you can learn how to become a mentor to an early mother, or ask to be considered for the project as one of our future success stories. If you are interested in the preview of Gabby's "Kitchen Nightmares" episode preview, CLICK HERE.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
57 min
In this episode, we meet Heather, teen mom, 2016 Miss America and the driving force behind the Ohio non profit, Clothed In Strength. I was blown away by Heather's humble beauty and willingness to devote her time and money to other women in need. It was amazing meeting her and hearing about her journey and how she has transformed hardship into healing with her mission to bridge the gap between government assistance and financial freedom for low to moderate income single mothers. If you would like to learn more about Clothed In Strength you can visit them at their WEBSITE or follow her on FACEBOOK . If you are interested in seeing how you can be a part of The EMBER Project, visit us at www.theemberproject.org or CLICK HERE to see how you can put your time, talent or treasures to work. If you are an early mother looking for support, CLICK HERE to see if our program is right for you!

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
24 min
In this episode we have the pleasure of meeting Jerrie, a wildly successful woman, who got pregnant the very first time she had sex at 14. Rather than allowing that to derail her dreams, she hits here first set of life goals before she was 30!! It is amazing how resilient we can be when we have to! As always, please Like, Subscribe and share this episode with someone who might find it helpful. To find out how YOU can become part of The EMBER PROJECT, Click Here! If you are a teen or early mother looking for support, Click Here.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
50 min
In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kristie, a local OBGYN who shares her expertise with us on all things teen motherhood. After listening to the episode, if you have any questions for Dr. Kristie that we didn't cover, please drop them in the comments. As always, please share this episode, plus like and subscribe our podcast. To find out how you can volunteer for The EMBER Project, PLEASE CLICK HERE. If you are a young mother interested in being considered for the program, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
41 min
In this episode, we get to know my friend Sophia. She was born to a teen mother who unfortunately didn't give her a great start to life. Luckily she and her brother were adopted by their grandparents and are given a few years of peace and love. Then the computer age comes along and ruins it. As always, we hope that you will like, subscribe and most importantly share with someone who might find the information useful. To find out how you can volunteer for The EMBER Project, CLICK HERE. If you are a young mother looking for support, CLICK HERE.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
55 min
In this long awaited episode, we get to hear the second installment of Megan's story that began with "Unseen But Unstoppable: "Parenting and Persevering with Anxiety and Undiagnosed ADHD" (you can click it if you want to listen to that interview first) and now continues with Noah's adoption. This is truly a heart warming story and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As always, please check us out at www.theemberproject.org to learn more about how you can get involved with what we are doing at The EMBER Project. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please CLICK HERE and fill out the volunteer intake form. If you are an early mother looking for support, CLICK HERE and tell us a little bit about yourself. As always, Thank You for listening!

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
48 min
Today we talk with Delisa, and discuss how a life of just surviving affected both her and her children. Her oldest, a daughter, also became a teen mom leading Delisa to understand that she wanted more than survival for herself and her family. Fast forward a few years and she publishes a book, Clearing the Room, a personal collection of poetry, which can be purchased from Amazon by clicking HERE. Please check it out! It is a journey of love, heartbreak, self discovery and healing.
To find out how you can help with The EMBER Project by donating, being a mentor or volunteering in some way, please CLICK HERE. If you are a young mother interested in being considered for mentoring, CLICK HERE.
As always, please like, subscribe and most importantly SHARE our podcast with someone who might find it useful. Thank you for listening!

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
54 min
In this episode we explore connections between precocious puberty, childhood trauma and the connection to teenage pregnancy. We are joined by Lisamarie, a nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine. To learn more about Lisamarie and what she offers, visit her Facebook Page Here. To learn more about The EMBER Project, you can visit our website. To learn more about becoming a mentor or other volunteer opportunities, fill out the VOLUNTEER INTAKE FORM. If you are an early mother looking for support, CLICK HERE. As always, thank you for listening. Please like, subscribe, and most importantly share with someone who may find the information useful.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
58 min
In this episode, we talk to Kristin, a woman who practically force to give her son up for adoption at 17. Her mother was controlling and manipulative, but in the end, she could not keep Kristin quiet. Kristen now runs Diva Donations, a formal clothing closet dedicated to uplifting students in our community from Jr. high through college. To learn more about what Kristin is doing, CLICK HERE. As always, I invite you to learn more about The EMBER Project. In you are interested in becoming a MENTOR to an early mother or learn how else you can get involved, please fill out the VOLUNTEER INTAKE FORM or if you are a n early mother interested in how The EMBER Project can help you, CLICK HERE. Please remember to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE and to share this episode with someone who might find it useful. Thank you!

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
35 min
In this episode we meet Dee, the grown daughter of a teen mom. We get to hear how her mother’s struggle shaped her to be the independent successful woman she is.
To learn more about The EMBER Project, visit us at www.theemberproject.org. To volunteer please CLICK Here and nominate a mother, CLICK HERE. As always, thank you for listening. Please like, share and subscribe.








