Mikayla: From Foster Care to 4.0s (Part I)

Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us

English - January 27, 2023 21:42 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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This week's episode features Mikayla Slaydon! Hear Mikayla talk about how her experiences growing up shaped who she is today. From living with her pastor and being placed into foster care, to being valedictorian of her high school and getting 4.0s in college, Mikayla’s story is one you don’t want to miss!

If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at [email protected]! You deserve to be heard.

Credits:

Interviewee: Mikayla Slaydon Interviewers: Peyton McAlister and Catherine Pieratt Editor: Soheil Abdmousavi Editing Team: Peyton McAlister and Catherine Pieratt Music Credit: Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obu Music Promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03Aky9bhOMU

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SMU or the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation.