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Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by relinquishment and adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.

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226. Laura Batt: "Bridging the Gap Between the...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/04/08

Laura Batt (she/her) was adopted domestically as an infant and raised in a closed adoption. She has been in reunion with her biological family for 26+ years. Laura is also a birth/first parent to her oldest adult son. She is parenting another teenage son and young child with her significant other in Oregon.Laura worked in pregnancy and parenting support for 20+ years. She has a Master’s degree in social work, and she has certifications in adoption therapy and perinatal mental health. Laura has

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52:14

225. Mirella Stoyanova: "Healing Toward Authenticity"

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2025/04/01

Mirella Stoyanova is a therapist, writer and international adoptee from Bulgaria of both Bulgarian and Iraqi origin. Her writing work has appeared in Write or Die Magazine, Business Insider, and HuffPost Personal, among otherplaces. She is a proud member of Adoptee Voices and lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband Jason, her son Milo and her beloved dog, Finn. Find her@mirellastoyanova on Instagram or on her writing website,mirellastoyanova.com.Reference: https://adopteelitfest.com/Music by

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224. Maureen McCauley: "Lions Roaring Far From Home"

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2025/03/25

Maureen McCauley is the adoptive mom of four now-adult children, two sons born in the U.S. and twin daughters born in Ethiopia; she has lived experience with infant adoption, international adoption, older child adoption, U.S. adoption, and transracial adoption. She also has three granddaughters. Her professional background is in social and educational welfare advocacy, including as former executive director of three nonprofits focused on adoption and foster care.With Adoption Mosaic, Maureen

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50:18

223. Brooke Haynes: "Consurgo"

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/03/18

Brooke Haynes is a business coach, website and marketing system designer, and the founder of Consurgo, a personal development community for visionary entrepreneurs. With a unique ability to see the big picture, Brooke helps small businesses streamline their systems, build engaged communities, and create sustainable growth. Everyone who works with Brooke walks away with renewed passion and clear visions for their entrepreneurial journeys. Connect with Brooke hereitssimplyreal.comWebsites:

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51:08

222. Stephanie C. Watterson: "Septopus"

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2025/03/11

My guest is Stephanie C. Watterson.Originally a shy and awkward biracial adoptee, Stephanie is now one of those people who, as soon as you meet her, you’ll feel joy around. She graduated from Langara College (Digital & Print Publications, Dean’s Honour Roll) and recently from Simon Fraser University (Editing Certificate). Last summer, she published her first children’s book – Septopus.Stephanie’s love for literature has lingered and will always be a labour of love. Try saying that ten times

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11:15

221. Bonus: "A Tribute to Ricky; an Adoptee Ally"

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/03/04

This episode is dedicated and in tribute to Ricky Lamont Boone. August 7, 1962-January 2, 2025.Music by Corey Quinn

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56:37

220. Dr. David McCarty-Caplan: "Adoption...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/03/04

Dr. David McCarty-Caplan (PhD) is a researcher, educator, writer, and consultant whose professional experience focuses on issues of identity development, support of underserved populations, racial equity, and pursuit of social justice. David was born in Bogota, Colombia but adopted and raised in a white Jewish family in the United States. This lived experience has profoundly shaped his personal and professional interests and he is increasingly involved in work dedicated to adoption consciousness and

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48:31

219. D. Yvonne Rivers: "F.O.G. and I.C.E."

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/02/25

D. Yvonne Rivers is a returning guest. She is the host of the Birth Moms Real Talk Podcast.Since 1988, D. Yvonne Rivers Aka Phoebe has been a champion of a cause, from business success, domestic violence, re-entry, and adoption community. One facet of this global business expert is an esteemed speaker, facilitator, and trainer across the globe on four continents.Another facet of this woman started in 1973 with the birth of her son who she championed for family assistance for support to raise as an

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02:13:32

218. Black History Month: "Powerful Words From Adoptees"

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2025/02/18

Reflecting on words from eleven prior adoptee guests for Black History Month"In order of appearance:Dr. Syb Brown, Isaac Etter, Maya Holmes, Sandria Washington, Dr. Jack Rocco, Kenneth Bonomo, Joi R. Fisher-Griffin, David Bynum, Dr. Patrice Martin, Iris Bryant and Dr. KE Katherin Garland.Thank you for your generous gift of sharing a part of your story on the show.Each adoptee has been a guest on this podcast. Go to https://www.onceuponatimeinadopteeland.com/ to listen to their full episode.Music by

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47:53

217. Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston: "My Name Is Not Amy"

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2025/02/11

Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston is a mixed-race Native Bornean (Ngaju Dayak, Banjarese, Sundanese, English) mother, wife, and filmmaker who was born in Indonesia, adopted as an infant by white American parents, renamed “Amy" (a name she has since rescinded to reclaim her birth name), and raised in the U.S. in white suburbia. Dewi's experiences as a transracial adoptee led her to a filmmaking career that centers marginalized voices and challenges narratives spun from white supremacy culture and

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01:01:43

216. Diego Vitelli: "Adoptee Identity, the Search for...

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2025/02/04

Diego Vitelli is a dedicated adoptee-focused therapist, relationship expert, and advocate for racial diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. An international adoptee from Colombia, Diego was adopted at approximately five years old by an Irish-Italian family outside of Boston. His lived experience as an adoptee fuels his deep passion for amplifying adoptee voices and fostering spaces where identity, belonging, and healing can thrive.Now holding a master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy, Diego

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01:17:42

215. Paul Kimball: "We are all Human Beings; An...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/01/28

Paul Kimball is an active musician in Stockton California. He conducts Musicals, The Zion Chamber Orchestra and Pops Choir and recently retired after 36 years as a music teacher with the Lincoln Unified School District. He is French Horn player. As a baby, Paul lived in Foster Care after being relinquished by his first mother, a concert cellist, at 5 days old. He was adopted on his first birthday by a liberal Berkeley family in the 1960’s. He is married to Doctor Dominee Muller-Kimball. They have

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54:20

214. Jennifer Hiltebeitel: "Trust Falling"

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2025/01/21

Jennifer Hiltebeitel (HILL-ta-bite-el) is a returning guest.Jennifer is an adopted person on a lifelong healing journey.She was adopted through the county foster care system in Pennsylvania in the early 70s and just obtained her original birth certificate in 2023.She met her biological mother at 17 and father at 21 before the internet existed and has ongoing relationships with extended members of her biological family.Jennifer loves helping others - especially adoptees - process their stories

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01:06:15

213. Astrid Castro: "Three Decades of Serving the...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2025/01/14

Astrid Castro is the founder and CEO of Adoption Mosaic, an adoptee-led, BIPOC woman-owned business that creates for and connects our adoption constellation community through adoptee-centered events, education courses, and consultations. For over three decades, Astrid has served the adoption constellation through a variety of innovative programing designed to highlight the adoptee experience. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption

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51:29

212. Sharon Butler-Obazee: "Growing Intentional...

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2025/01/07

Sharon Butler-Obazee, an adoptee, attended Cal State Hayward. She worked in human services and tenured with the insurance industry as a medical sales rep. After retirement, she became certified under the International Coaching Federation after attending Professional Christian Coaching before starting her coaching practice.Her handle on social media was @adoptionclarity, where she encouraged an adoptee-centric philosophy. She became a Board Member of the Post Adoption Center for Education and

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21:55

211. A Review of 2024: "Happy New Year's Eve!"

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2024/12/31

We encourage you to go to https://www.onceuponatimeinadopteeland.com/ and search the individuals mentioned in this episode to find their contributions/links.OBC to California Born Adoptees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erHylYLHqXgMusic by Corey Quinn

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210. Jennifer Hiltebeitel: "Where Did I Come From,...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2024/12/24

Original air date: November 1, 2022Jennifer Hiltebeitel (HILL - ta - bite - el) was adopted from foster care as a preschooler and grew up to be a fourth-grade teacher with a Master's degree in Multicultural Education.She met members of her biologicalfamily between the ages of 17-21 and is honored to understand pieces of her story that were once missing.Shehas been married to her husband Eric for 24 years - the person who taught her she was worthy of unconditional love.They have one daughter through

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01:02:12

209. Natasha Tripplett: "THE BLUE PICKUP and...

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2024/12/17

Natasha Tripplett, a Jewish-Jamaican American author, lives in Northern California where she writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore tree. As a baby, Natasha was adopted into a Dutch, Christian family. Growing up on Vancouver Island in Canada, she was acutely aware that she was different from her family; this did not keep her from integrating all the pieces of her identity. Natasha’s multicultural background has allowed her to flow seamlessly through different cultures while bridging gaps

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208. Lisa MM Butler: "As The Crow Flies"

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2024/12/10

Lisa MM Butler is a Black (biracial), US domestic, transracial adoptee and former foster youth. She is an artist, writer, advocate, community organizer, and library lover. Lisa is known, online, as the Adoptee Clown and shares her experiences as an adoptee both on her Instagram @theadopteeclown and on Substack as The Adoptee Clown Diaries. She serves on the Board of VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Community 501(c)3 organization and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer at CASA for Children

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01:04:03

207. Anita Garber: "An Author and Poet"

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland ·

2024/12/03

Original Air Date: 11/22/22Anita is a passionate, creative, transracial adoptee. Adopted with her identical twin sister, she grew up on a chicken farm with five siblings and considers her faith and family to be most important to her. She has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and is presently pursuing her Master's degree in Socialwork and a Certificate in Expressive Arts. When she isn't engaged in coursework or academic activities, you can almost always find her grabbing a bite with friends or

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