As a role model to many, Val has poured her heart into her family, community, and the people around her. Using her voice, she shares the transparency of motherhood, the importance of advocacy, and what it’s like to navigate big changes in your life. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Val was faced with hardships, but that never let her endurance fade!

In this episode of AAA, we go behind the strength to hear Val’s story of resilience, motherhood, and survival. Val opens up about the realities of breast cancer and the power of leaning on friends, family, and your community. This episode shares lived experiences & encouragement to audiences to keep fighting, even when life feels uncertain! Grab a pen and paper because Val has some great advice that you won’t want to forget!

For years, Denver struggled to have her voice heard and her pain advocated for. As a current STEM student at UCLA, Denver has finally stepped into her voice and learned the power of sharing her story.

In this episode of AAA, we see what it’s really like to be a young woman battling an invisible illness. With her official diagnosis of P.O.T.S. (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Denver joined the fifty million Americans who struggle with an autoimmune disease. This episode shares lived experiences, personal growth, & encouragement to always (!!!) advocate for yourself & see the invisible.

After 22 years of shaping one of South Dakota’s most renowned high school theatre programs, Justin Speck and Joey Lore are taking their final bow together at Rapid City Central High School.

In this episode, we chat on everything from their fundraising “Broadway Specktaculore” production, the impact of theatre education, the final few months of their shared teaching journey, and what it means to dedicate your life to helping students find their voice.