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May 2021
45m 11s

I’m Not Everything, But I’m Really Somet...

Rebecca Minkoff
About this episode

Think your family is big? Try being one of 108 adopted siblings! The love, challenges, and resilience that Claire Babineaux-Fontenot learned by observing her parents, brothers, and sisters created within her an unwavering optimism in the face of adversity.

When a major health scare caused Claire to question her career choice, she ultimately decided she wanted to do something more fulfilling, and went to work at Feeding America. Now invested in solving the challenges of food insecurity across the U.S., Claire has learned the importance of directing her energy, delegating tasks, and doubled down in her belief that it’s a communal effort that makes for the greatest rewards.

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Big Ideas

  • How Covid has affected people already experiencing food insecurity, and those who thought they would never be in that situation.
  • How to maintain a sense of optimism even in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Guest Website

Feeding America

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