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Lift the Spirit: a DEMDACO Podcast

Lift the Spirit: a DEMDACO Podcast

Hosted by DEMDACO

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Episodes

22

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN

About the show

DEMDACO’s mission is to strive to Lift the Spirit in all that we do. Through real stories from our employees, community partners and the people our products have created meaningful moments for, this podcast explores how and why we choose to live our mission, each and every day. www.liftthespirit.com

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April 28, 202642 min

Episode 22: A Conversation With Artist Patty Iba

Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones were joined by Patty Iba, the artist behind our Emo the Octopus, Yet the Yeti, and How to BEE. We had a great time hearing about her life as an artist, and how she got connected with DEMDACO.

November 15, 202520 min

Episode 21: Messengers Gifts Giving Bear Giveaway

A follow up conversation with Rayanna Byers, owner of Messenger Gifts in Baton Rouge, LA.This is the fifth year for her Giving Bear Giveaway that brings comfort, love, and joy to children and families in the greater Baton Rouge area.

June 30, 202532 min

Episode 20: A Conversation with Father Justin Mathews with Reconciliation Services

Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones are joined by Father Justin Mathews with Reconciliation Services in Kansas City.Hear what RS is doing to address the root causes and symptoms of poverty and trauma in Kansas City. Hear about Thelma's Kitchen, their Pay It Forward restaurant, and the licensed therapy they offer to the community. Visit them at https://www.rs3101.org/mission

March 31, 202533 min

Episode 19: Live From Snack Time with Alyssa Tucker and Greg Dunbar.

Join co-hosts Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones to hear from Alyssa Tucker and Greg Dunbar, the creators of Live From Snack Time.Live From Snack Time is an amazing and hilarious collection of children's quotes that capture the honesty, humor, and randomness of how kids see the world. Here their story and how LFST has grown to over 800,000 followers on Instagram.www.livefromsnacktime.com

February 20, 202531 min

Episode 18: We All Need Connection: The Importance of a Child's Mental Health and Welfare

Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Jenny Kutz and Michelle Lawrence with KVC Health Systems to talk about their work with childhood mental health and foster care.KVC Health Systems is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness. Through our broad continuum of care, we are proud to be a national leader in mental health and child welfare.https://www.kvc.org

December 24, 202441 min

Episode 17: Make a Ripple, Change the World - The Power of Kindness with Mindy Corporon

SevenDays founder Mindy Corporon joins the Lift the Spirit podcast to talk about the power of kindness, and how she turned a devastating tragedy into a transformative movement. Find more about SevenDays at www.sevendays.org

November 29, 202452 min

Episode 16: The Magic of Theater - A Conversation with Broadway Star Ben Jeffrey

Broadway actor Ben Jeffrey joins Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones to talk about the magic of theater, and how he found himself starring as Pumbaa in Lion King only four months after arriving in New York.

October 25, 202456 min

Episode 15: The Power of Music - A Conversation with Grammy Winner Charlie Peacock

Grammy winning guest Charlie Peacock joins Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones to talk about the power of music, its role in our lives, and his 50+ year career in the music industry. Find out more about Charlie Peacock here: https://www.charliepeacock.com

September 10, 202432 min

Episode 14: Braden's Hope - A Conversation with Deliece Hofen, Azure Miller, and Jake Jacobson

Braden's Hope is nonprofit in Kansas City that helps fund pediatric cancer research. Founder Deliece Hofen, Azure Miller, and Jake Jacobson join Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones to talk about this amazing story, and the work they're doing to help children and families deal with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Find out more at https://bradenshope.org

August 20, 202441 min

Episode 13: The Farmer's House - A Conversation with Executive Director Amy Allison

Amy Allison joins Aaron Heim and Jonathan Jones to talk about the work The Farmer's House, a non profit in Kansas City who works with people with developmental disabilities. https://www.thefarmershouse.org

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