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Wards of the State

Dillard Management LLC

Hosted by Karlos Dillard — author, speaker, and outspoken foster care advocate — this powerful podcast pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of the foster care and adoption systems. Each week, Karlos sits down with former foster youth and adoptees to share raw, unfiltered stories of resilience, survival, and truth. With his background in entertainment and production, Karlos brings a unique blend of depth, authenticity, and unexpected humor to each episode. Expect real conversations that are

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All Episodes

45:14

Ep: 51 "Carrie"

Wards of the State ·

2023/09/05

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Carrie who grew up in kinship care. She shares her experience with her birth parents and her family guardians. We speak about mental health and how she has been able to navigate the trauma she experienced as a child. Do you want to see Karlos speak as a Keynote Speaker in Virginia in November? Check out the Identity Theft Conference. Get more info here https://e.givesmart.com/events/wGC/ Watch the video of this episode only on Patreon

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2 Year Anniversary!

Wards of the State ·

2023/07/17

See you in September! Always Shine Your Light!

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38:13

Ep: 49 "Jen"

Wards of the State ·

2023/06/29

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Jen an adoptee adoptee who was left in the hospital as an infant was started the first couple years of her life in and out of foster care until she was adopted at 5. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @TranceJenCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just pay shipping and Processing Its under $20!Watch

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Ep: 48 "Mack"

Wards of the State ·

2023/06/20

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Mack a Former Foster youth and adoptee who shares his experience of being adopted with his twin living with an abusive adoptive mother. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @mackthemuser Check out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just pay shipping and Processing Its under $20! Watch the video of this

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48:34

Biological Parents Special "Carlos"

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2023/06/01

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Carlos a biological father whose daughter was unjustly taken from his custody. This is a very emotional episode because we speak to this father as he is going to the CPS to pick up his daughter for the first time since she was removed. Check out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener, you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just pay shipping and Processing

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59:55

Biological Parents Special "Stâurm"

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2023/05/26

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Stâurm a biological parent who is disabled and fighting for her children. She has faced many challenges but says she will never give up. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @OperationRhiannonCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just pay shipping and Processing Its under $20! Watch the video of this

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56:40

Biological Parents Special "Ebony"

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2023/05/02

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Ebony a former foster who is a 32-year-old Afro-Caribbean mother of 4 children, her Afro-Indiginous Son ( my eldest) was apprehended in 2016 by Family and Children Services. They refused to turn the file over to Native Child and family services and did not offer a placement in the Native community as an option. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @operationbringisaiahhomeSupport this Parent here! (https://gofund.me/208ea305)Check out Macy's

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Ep: 47 "Tracey"

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2023/04/20

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Tracey an adoptee whose adoptive mother died and she was displaced with her siblings. She speaks about how awful it felt to hear her adoptive extended family says they didn't want them and how she survived. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @traceyhughesCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener, you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just

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Ep: 46 "Outspoken Adoptee"

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2023/04/13

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS ADOPTEE WITH THEIR MOVE! bio.site/TheOutspokenAdoptee Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Outspoken Adoptee who is a Transracial adoptee who shares her experience with us. She speaks about the childhood sexual assault she survived at the hands of her adoptive father and we hear her question him and hold him accountable for his actions. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @theoutspokenadoptee Check out Macy's Wine Shop here

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Ep: 45 "DNA Picasso"

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2023/04/04

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Devin AKA DNA Picasso, a Black adoptee who was on the Maury Show with his twin brother to advertise them for adoption. He informs us about that experience as well as growing up and reunifying with his biological family. This episode completely blew my mind!!!!!Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @DNAPICASSOCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom

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Ep: 44 "Jenny"

Wards of the State ·

2023/03/26

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Jenny an adoptee adopted at birth. She speaks about growing up in a household of adoptees and how she has been able to deal with the anger toward her adoptive mother.Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @bellatoraCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener, you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *pay shipping and Processing It's under $20! Watch

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Ep: 43 "Karpoozy"

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2023/03/14

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Karpoozy an adoptee adopted at birth. She shares her troubling experience growing up with a medically fragile adoptive mother who used her as a live in nurse aid. She also speaks about how great her relationship is with her adoptive father and being rejected as an adult but her biological father. You don’t want to miss this one! Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @KarpoozyCheck out Macy's Wine Shop here

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Ep: 42 "DA"

Wards of the State ·

2023/02/22

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by DA a kinship adoptee who later in life found out that her cousin was actually her mother. DA’s story lets us know that Kinship placements aren’t always better. She also speaks about reunification and how hard but rewarding it can be. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @difficultadoptee Check out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener, you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link

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Ep: 41 "Caitlin"

Wards of the State ·

2023/02/16

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Caitlin who was adopted at birth. We speak about adoption trauma, bio-parent trauma, and corruption in the adoption industry. She shares some really touching experiences. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @Riley.and.scout Check out Macy's Wine Shop here https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillardAs a listener, you will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine using my custom link! https://glnk.io/qzv16/karlosdillard *just pay shipping and Processing It's

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Ep: 40 "Mia"

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2023/02/08

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Mia an International Transracial Adoptee from Haiti who shares her experience of being adopted into a white family. She shares how her adoptive parents have learned to address the racism she faced as a child and what she faces today as a Black woman and a mother herself. Mia also shares her experience with her reunification and how she found her biological family. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @Miathaicha Check out Macy's Wine Shop

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Ep: 39 "Meg"

Wards of the State ·

2023/01/26

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Meg who is a transracial adoptee who speaks about her transracial adoption, loss of cultural identify and reconnecting to ancestral roots. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: South_skyclan Watch the video of this episode only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45714095&fan_landing=true If you would like to be on the show please fill sign up here

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Ep: 38 "Sadie"

Wards of the State ·

2023/01/17

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Sadie who was in foster care for 1 month and then kinship care for 10 years. She explains the difficulties she faced with her kinship carer and tells me how I helped her reunite with her brother who was adopted at birth. This is a very special episode for me I usual never see how my help brings a family back together and now I have! Be sure to follow the guest on social media:@Sadie.houghWatch the video of this episode only on Patreon

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Ep: 37 "Mireille & Marielle"

Wards of the State ·

2023/01/10

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Marielle & Mireille who are identical twin sisters who were crown wards adopted by white parents on a small island. Their lived experience is straight out of a Disney movie how they found their birth mother and how they reunited with their father's side from another country. You don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @housecoatmommy @mireilleadele Watch the video of this episode only on Patreon

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Ep: 36 "Julia"

Wards of the State ·

2023/01/03

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Julia an African international transracial adoptee who Europeans adopted. She shares her experience facing racism in France and how difficult it was to move internationally so many times. Be sure to follow the guest on social media: @juliannalynch_23Watch the video of this episode only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45714095&fan_landing=true If you would like to be on the show please fill sign up here

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Ep: 35 "Marisa"

Wards of the State ·

2022/12/14

Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Marisa a transracial adoptee who speaks about growing up in a white Mormon household as a Black girl. Marisa also shared her experience with the Mormon church and how it created religious trauma.Be sure to follow the guest on social media: itsrisbabyWatch the video of this episode only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45714095&fan_landing=trueIf you would like to be on the show please fill sign up here

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