by Kansas City Mom Collective
Welcome to the Kansas City MomCast — a place to learn, connect, and grow in a relevant and intentional way. Join us as we interview experts in the field and hear from local moms, just like you. This is a podcast FOR Kansas City Moms, BY Kansas City Moms. We know that your time is precious and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to spend some of it with us. Thank you for being a part of the Kansas City Mom Collective community.
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April 21, 2025
We all know the story of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But, did you know a Kansas City dad is responsible for the Grinch's story sequel?<br /> <br /> On today's episode, we are visiting with author Alastair Heim, who now writes under the Dr. Seuss name, as well as his own. He is the author of 20 children’s books including the #1 NY Times Best Selling official sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, How the Grinch Lost Christmas. Alastair is also a husband and father and lives here in Kansas City.
April 7, 2025
In honor of Autism Acceptance month, we are talking with two powerhouse Kansas City moms who are sharing their work to support parents in the neurodiverse community and efforts toward making Kansas City a more inclusive place. We hope you are inspired by their stories and advocacy.<br /> Ivory Duncan<br /> <br /> <br /> Ivory Duncan is a dedicated single mother living in Kansas City, Missouri. She is raising her seven-year-old son, Caleel, who has autism. As a former Assistant Principal and Education Consultant, Ivory has always been passionate about supporting neurodiverse young people and training teachers on equity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism. However, it wasn't until Ivory learned about her son's diagnosis that she was tasked with "practicing what she preached."<br /> <br /> Her own humble upbringing has instilled in her a deep sense of compassion and empathy for marginalized communities, especially those affected by racism and inequity in education. As a mother of a child with autism, Ivory's purpose in advocating for those who are most vulnerable has become even more profound. Her experiences have shaped her advocacy and desire to influence a society where everyone can thrive while being authentic.<br /> <br /> She founded <a href="https://www.embrace-neuro-diversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Embracing Neuro-Diversity </a>, and provides curriculum, consultation, and coaching to parents and educators, with the mission of helping others navigate this complex and unique journey with compassion and understanding. You can follow Embracing Neuro-Diversity on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmbracingNeuroDiversityllc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/EMBRACINGNEURO_DIVERSITY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.<br /> Antoinette Redmond<br /> <br /> <br /> Antoinette Redmond is a visionary leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB), whose dynamic career bridges higher education, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. With 15 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change, Antoinette has dedicated her career to empowering underserved and marginalized communities. Antoinette’s mission to build inclusive communities is deeply rooted in her personal journey. She and her husband, Brandon Redmond—are the proud parents of three children: Brandon Jr., Brayden, and Brooklyn. Inspired by the experiences of her two youngest children, both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Antoinette founded <a href="https://neuru.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neuru</a>, a groundbreaking digital health platform. Neuru simplifies access to vital medical, educational, and therapeutic resources, providing families with the support they need to thrive. Driven by her belief in the power of technology to remove barriers, Antoinette’s vision is to transform the way families navigate developmental diagnoses, fostering a more inclusive and supportive world. Follow Antoinette on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neuruapp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Neuru.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.<br /> <br /> We hear about how these moms started their organizations, where we are with inclusivity in Kansas City and where we have room to grow, and what they wish other knew about neurodiverse kids and parenting.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What We’re Loving In Kansas City<br /> <a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/barnyard-babies-family-festival.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barnyard Babies Family Festival</a><br /> Megan absolutely loves animals so this one has been on her list to attend for awhile! This year's event takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet some new furry friends and get reacquainted with your barnyard favorites - cows, sheep, pigs, goats, alpacas, horses, rabbits, and chickens!
March 11, 2025
If you live in Kansas City you are likely familiar with <a href="https://jimcosgrove.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim Cosgrove</a>, also known as Mr. Stinky Feet. For more than 25 years, he has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe with his positivity and an energetic brand of family folk-rock. With nearly 5,000 performances in 38 states and six countries (including two appearances at the White House Easter Egg Roll), 10 award-winning albums, and millions of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PXZmqJE07mJxt5QUQQc5u#login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3UG3c9kXdAYnaRoTWQZvg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> streams, he’s become a reliable audience favorite.<br /> <br /> Today, we talk with Jim about how he came to be Mr. Stinky Feet and his life before, his love of music origin and perspective on kids, unique locations he's performed in, what he loves most about his career, and much more.<br /> <br /> Jim is the youngest of eight children and grew up in Brookside. After completing his journalism degree, he worked in the Navajo Nation in western New Mexico as a journalism teacher and driver of a school bus route. He was the town bingo caller! Jim later worked as a staff writer for the Albuquerque Journal, a media spokesman for a division of Sprint Corporation, and an editor for Hallmark Cards.<br /> <br /> You can find Mr. Stinky Feet on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrstinkyfeet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr.stinky.feet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://www.x.com/mrstinkyfeet">X</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What We’re Loving In Kansas City<br /> <a href="https://www.newtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Theater and Restaurant</a><br /> Sarah and her husband enjoy going to the <a href="https://www.newtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Theatre and Restaurant</a> in Overland Park! Enjoy dinner and drinks along with stage, film, and TV stars in Broadway comedies and musicals. New Theater produces five shows a year! A great idea for something a little different.<br /> <a href="https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/benfolds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Folds with the Kansas City Symphony</a><br /> Megan and Chris are headed to see Ben Folds perform with the KC Symphony this month! The symphony has an entire <a href="https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/events?_gl=1*yllqnv*_ga*MjAwMTgzNTc3MC4xNzQxNDkxMTA2*_ga_VN1MPLJ55F*MTc0MTQ5MTEwNi4xLjEuMTc0MTQ5MTIxOC4wLjAuOTUxNDAwODAw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pops series</a> that will be featuring concerts that feature music by John Williams, soft rock hits of the '70s and '80s, and they also do film with live orchestra (think Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, and even Jaws). The Kaufman is just beautiful so if you haven't been, check out their concerts and add it to your list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Connect with Megan and Sarah<br /> <br /> We would love to hear from you! Send us an <a style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" href="mailto:[email protected]">e-mail</a> or find us on <a style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" href="http://www.instagram.com/kansascitymomcollective">Instagram</a> or <a style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" href="http://www.facebook.com/kansascitymomcollective">Facebook!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://kansascitymomcollective.com/subscribe/"></a><br /> <br />
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