Mind Your Mind Speaks

S6EP19: Conversation with Jacob Rogers on the 2026 Elections

In this episode, Irene sits down with Vote Your Voice Coordinator Jacob Rogers to discuss early voting, the importance of being an informed voter, and how local elections

S6EP18: Conversation with Ethan Riggs, Program Coordinator at Teach One to Lead One

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Ethan Riggs, Program Coordinator at Teach One to Lead One, to discuss the organization’s mission to teach universal principle

S6EP17: Conversation with Regina White, Founder and President of Mpowerd

In this episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene sits down with Regina White, MBA, MPA, Founder and President of Mpowerd, to talk about the organization’s work supporting

S6EP16: Conversation with Chelsea Piatt of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, GA Chapter

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative’s Mental Health Program Coordinator, Lesleigh Sanders, sits down with Chelsea Piatt, Programs Manager for the Georgia Chapter of the A

S6EP15: Conversation with Jacob Rogers, Vote Your Voice Cobb Coordinator

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers, Cobb Collaborative’s Vote Your Voice Coordinator, to talk about what’s ahead for Vote Your Voice, upcoming elec

S6EP14: Conversation with the Cobb Collaborative Team

In this special episode, Irene Barton sits down with three members of the Cobb Collaborative team for a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening across our initiative

S6EP13: Conversation with Chief Moon Hawk: The Yamassee-Guale Nation of Georgia

In this episode, hear from Chief Moon Hawk of the Yamassee-Guale Nation of Georgia, and Jacob Rogers as they explore the history, heritage, and ongoing work of the Yamass

MYMS: July Break

Mind Your Mind Speaks is taking a short break for the month of July. We'll be back in August with new conversations, guests, and more stories to inspire and support our c

S6EP12: Conversation with Merissa & Miles Davis

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Merissa Davis and Miles Davis, creators of the Butterpup & Friends series, to discuss their journey as artists, storytellers,

S6EP11: Conversation with Dr. Lulu

In this episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Lulu (Uchenna Umeh, MD, MBA, FAAP), founder of Dr. Lulu's Angels Haven, Inc., to discuss her ins

S6EP10: Conversation with Lisa-Ruth Karnes, Cobb Community Foundation

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Lisa-Ruth Karnes from Cobb Community Foundation to explore the organization’s growth, its role in the community, and initiati

S6EP9: Conversation with the Zaineb Terfas, NAMI Cobb

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Zaineb Terfas, Administrator of the Mental Health Drop-In Center at NAMI Cobb. NAMI Cobb focuses on support, education, and

S6EP8: Conversation with Landry Wolf, Miss Atlanta's Teen

In this special episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Landry Wolf, Miss Atlanta’s Teen. A senior in Cobb County, Landry is a leader both on her campus a

S6EP7: Conversation with Yang Vang, Miss Global Hmong 2026

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton interviews Yang Vang, Miss Global Hmong 2026 and a chiropractic student in Cobb County, about her mental health advoca

S6EP6: Conversation with Becky Sayler, Cobb County School Board Member (Post 2)

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Becky Sayler, Post 2 Board Member for Cobb County School District, for a thoughtful conversation on education, community, and

S6EP5: Conversation with Jacob Rogers, Vote Your Voice Coordinator

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers of Cobb Collaborative's Vote Your Voice initiative to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming

S6EP4: Conversation with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas, to talk about the heart behind one of Cobb County’s most impactful holiday initi

S6EP3: Reflecting on Resiliency Week 2026 with the Collaborative Team

In this special episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, we hear from members of the Cobb Collaborative team as they share their reflections, favorite moments, and how we plan t

S6EP2: Conversation with Michael McNeely, Mableton City Councilmember, District 2

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Michael McNeely, Mableton City Councilmember for District 2, to discuss his journey from military service and community leade

S6EP1: Conversation with Rae-Anne Pinckney, Director of Community Health Programs and Partnerships at Wellstar Health System

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Rae-Anne Pinckney, Director of Community Health Programs and Partnerships at Wellstar Health System, to discuss Wellstar’s mi