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Look Who's Talking

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Community Action Council's Look Who's Talking podcast is completely Head Start focused with engaging guest that will provide informative and educational conversations with our host, Head Start Director, Jessica Coffie.

Head Start programs operate locally to help young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school, promoting children’s development through early learning, health, and family well-being.

The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and should not be construed as advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Community Action Council’s governing bodies, leadership or staff, or our funding partners. Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and does not endorse any candidate.

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S3 · E8
Thursday · 31 min
Julie Mink and Emma Taylor - Carnegie Center
On this episode we talk with Julie Mink and Emma Taylor of the Carnegie Center about several resources they provide for the community.
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S3 · E7
October 29 · 32 min
Lieutenant Terrance Gatewood - Fire Safety
On this episode we talk with Lieutenant Terrance Gatewood with the Lexington Fire Department to talk about fire safety during Fire Safety Month.
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S3 · E6
October 20 · 32 min
Karen Zamora - Harmony Farm
On this episode we sit down with Karen Zamora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist, for Harmony Farm Creative Counseling.
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S3 · E5
September 30 · 27 min
Julie Mink and Emma Fryman - The Nest Resources
On this episode we talk with Julie Mink, Family Assistance Supervisor, and Emma Fryman, Director of the Family Assistance Program, about the resources The Nest provides to our community.
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S3 · E4
September 16 · 31 min
Nora Veblen - Wildwood Music Therapy
On this episode we talk with Nora Veblen with Wildwood Music Therapy about how music helps children learn and much more,
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S3 · E3
August 27 · 34 min
Leila Salisbury - Grief in Children
On this episode we talk with Leila W. Salisbury, Executive Director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, about understanding grief in children.
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S3 · E2
June 22 · 32 min
Gwin Minter - Gwee'Nola Book Series
On this episode we talk with author, Gwin Minter about her new book series Gwee'Nola - Trunk Tales: The Beginning of a Legacy and how this series is bringing the family together through literacy.
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S3 · E1
May 20 · 30 min
Meredith Lepp and Kim Gardner - Girl Scouts of America
On this episode we talk with Meredith and Kim about the Girl Scouts of America and a special collaboration with Community Action Council's Head Start program..
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S2 · E21
Oct 29, 2025 · 33 min
Dr. Clarissa Bell - Trauma-Exposed Children
On this episode we talk with Dr. Clarissa Bell about trauma-exposed children and how to combat it.
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S2 · E20
Aug 26, 2025 · 31 min
Kelli Parmley - Lexington Public Library
On this episode we talk with Kelli Parmley, Director of Education with the Lexington Public Library and Community Action Council Board member, about all of the resources the library has to offer.
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S2 · E19
Aug 5, 2025 · 32 min
Hannah Wells - The Arboretum and KY’s Children’s Garden
On this episode we talk about the Arboretum and Hannah Wells position there as the Education Coordinator as well as Kentucky's Children Garden.
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S2 · E18
Jul 15, 2025 · 34 min
Eamonn FitzGerald - Fayette County Public Schools
On this episode we talk with Eamonn Fitzgerald, AKA the "Birth to Five Guy," to talk about family engagement in early childhood education.
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S2 · E17
Jun 23, 2025 · 29 min
Roseann Polashek - Scott County Library
On this episode we talk with Roseann Polashek, Youth Services Manger for the Scott County Library, about the community resources available to our community.
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S2 · E16
Jun 11, 2025 · 29 min
Kristin Hughes - Food Chain
On this episode we talk with Kristin Hughes, Co-Executive Director/ Director of Education and Outreach for Food Chain, about healthy eating and food literacy.
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S2 · E15
May 12, 2025 · 29 min
Callie Northern - Lexington Living Arts and Science Center
On this episode we talk with Callie Northern, Education Director of Lexington Living Arts and Science Center, about this amazing community resource and how our children can benefit from the program.
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S2 · E14
Apr 28, 2025 · 31 min
Jen Robinson - Nutrition and Resources
On this episode we sat down with Jen Robinson of UK Extension office and nutritional services to talk about nutrition and healthy eating.
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S2 · E13
Apr 14, 2025 · 28 min
Jonathan Hall - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
On this episode we talk with Jonathan Hall about all the resources the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning provides to our community and specifically our children.
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S2 · E12
Mar 31, 2025 · 33 min
David Cozart - Father engagement
On this episode we sit down with David Cozart with Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families about engaging fathers and father figures in our families.
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S2 · E11
Mar 17, 2025 · 31 min
Dr. Pamela Stein - Oral Health in Children
On this episode we sit with Dr. Pamela Stein to talk about some misconceptions and the importance of oral health in children.
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S2 · E10
Mar 7, 2025 · 29 min
Lena Bergman - Therapeutic Services
On this episode we sit with Lena Bergman to talk about therapeutic service and how our Head Start programs utilizes these additional services.
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