Cover image of Bonus Babies

Bonus Babies

The BONUS BABIES podcast is the only one of its kind that features the compelling true-life hard-hitting stories of youth with a lived foster care experience and the people who care for them––all via ... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Bonus Babies trailer

Bonus Babies trailer

This is the trailer for my podcast, BONUS BABIES. I interview kids, attorneys, social workers, caregivers and more, and ... Read more

26 Mar 2021

2mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Dorrie Woods: We Call Them Our Bonus Babies

Dorrie Woods: We Call Them Our Bonus Babies

Jayne Amelia introduces the BONUS BABIES podcast and talks with her first guest, foster parent and Peace4kids.org volunt... Read more

9 Apr 2021

35mins

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Jaci Cortez: The People That Hurt Me The Most Was My Own Family

Jaci Cortez: The People That Hurt Me The Most Was My Own Family

Jayne Amelia talks with Jaci Cortez, former foster youth identifying as LGBTQIA and now a foster youth advocate. Born an... Read more

16 Apr 2021

55mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

Venus Manuel: That Started Our Odyssey Through The Foster Care System Of 9 Different Homes In 3 Years

Venus Manuel: That Started Our Odyssey Through The Foster Care System Of 9 Different Homes In 3 Years

Jayne Amelia interviews former foster youth, Venus Manuel, a shining example of how nurture does not always triumph over... Read more

23 Apr 2021

1hr 2mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Lori Nelson: Even Though It Took A Toll, You See I'm Not Done

Lori Nelson: Even Though It Took A Toll, You See I'm Not Done

Jayne Amelia talks with Lori Nelson, former social worker working in the foster care system and now with the LA County P... Read more

29 Apr 2021

46mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Venus Manuel and Lori Nelson: They Saved Each Other

Venus Manuel and Lori Nelson: They Saved Each Other

Jayne Amelia Larson talks with former foster youth Venus Manuel and her case worker Lori Nelson, a former social worker ... Read more

7 May 2021

49mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

LaTanya Hill: You Can Fire Me All You Want But I'm Still Going To Be Here

LaTanya Hill: You Can Fire Me All You Want But I'm Still Going To Be Here

Today's guest is LaTanya Hill. "LT" is a writer with a background in law, education, government, and most recently becam... Read more

11 May 2021

50mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Juan Valles: When I Serve These Children, I Can See The Face Of God In Them

Juan Valles: When I Serve These Children, I Can See The Face Of God In Them

Jayne Amelia talks with children's attorney Juan Valles. Juan was born in Downey, California, and grew up in Southeast L... Read more

21 May 2021

46mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Vaughn Laws: I Finally Reached The Head Of The Snake And The Head Of The Snake Is Telling Me You Called Too Late

Vaughn Laws: I Finally Reached The Head Of The Snake And The Head Of The Snake Is Telling Me You Called Too Late

Jayne Amelia talks with former foster youth Vaughn Laws. "My name is Vaughn  and I wish I knew where I was headed, but t... Read more

28 May 2021

47mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

Toni Cunningham: For Me It's About Not Failing, I Refuse To Let Myself To Be Anything Less Than

Toni Cunningham: For Me It's About Not Failing, I Refuse To Let Myself To Be Anything Less Than

Jayne Amelia talks with former foster youth Toni Cunningham. Anthony Cunningham, better known as Toni, is currently in h... Read more

6 Jun 2021

37mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”