{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 32: Lived Expertise and EmpowerMENt\u2122","description":"Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, adoptee for a special episode: Learn about the exciting new partnership between the Growing Intentional Families Together coaches and Dr. Adam Anthony, founder of EmpowerMENt by Dr. Adam Anthony\u2122, a leadership development program designed specifically for men of color who\u2019ve experienced foster care or adoption. Dr. Anthony combines his lived experience as a same-race adoptee and former foster youth with his professional expertise to support young men of color so that they may discover their voice, build resilience, and step into leadership. Dr. Anthony creates "...healing-centered, identity-affirming spaces where Black men and adoptees can belong, grow, and lead with confidence." Growing's Coaches are thrilled to welcome Dr. Adam Anthony to the team. He shares their passion for adoptee-centric understanding and strives for a TriSpective view where each triad member is value and heard. *Learn more about your ADOPTION MATTERS' hosts and their ICF-approved course, the Adoption Attuned Coaching\u00ae Certification Program, at www.giftfamilyservices.com. *Learn more about EmpowerMENt by Dr. Adam Anthony\u2122 https:\/\/empowermentbydradam.com\/ *And Check out his new framework, THEY ARE NOT INVISIBLE\u2122 Framework *Dr. Anthony has served and led in nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and higher education. He holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership, a Master\u2019s in Organizational Leadership, and a B.S in Communications: PR\/Advertising. ","author_name":"ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/510928","html":"