Giving a voice to StrongKids to inspire hope. 

StrongKids features high school students who have risen above and as well as those who are working to make a dream come true; who make life better for others, and who model strength of character. It’s purpose is to cultivate a culture of kindness, understanding, acceptance, and respect. The MaryMotivates podcast is produced by the Connellsville Area High School iMedia Center.

 

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS senior, Jacob Kern | In this first show, Mary Dreliszak interviews Jacob, a senior who is rising above the challenge of life with Cystic Fibrosis. He teaches us to live our best life, despite the obstacles, and to give back.

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS senior, Taylor Speeney | Taylor shares insight on the choices that led to her sister's drug use and ultimately, the Heroin overdose that took her life. She also shares the impact and how she is rising above.

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS junior, Tristin Szabo | Tristan uses music as a creative outlet. His work ethic and passion have enabled him to rise above adversity and to find success as the rap artist known as Tristin Dare.

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS junior, Bailee Hiles | Bailee founded a non-profit to make life better for those who are struggling at Christmas. Now this student musical director is able to give to others what she wasn't able to have as a child.

by MaryMotivates - A conversation on bullying and kindness with Sophia Hamilton, Seth White, and Mareesa Marra | From three different middle schools, these StrongKids share their perspectives on bullying and ideas for creating a kinder culture.

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS senior, Deven Anderson. | Deven opens up about bullying and shares that it was his family's love and support that got him through it. His future plans include one day using his gift to repay them.

by MaryMotivates - An interview with CAHS senior, McCauley Jones. | An entrepreneur since he was 12 years old, McCauley has grown his DJ business into a full-scale entertainment company called Macky D Productions by focusing on the bigger picture.