Where Hope Finds a Home: The Origin of the Amber Garrelts Foundation

In this heartfelt episode of Beyond The Defects: Amber’s Journey, Amber Garrelts is joined by a special guest, Young Akpasubi, the Executive Director and Secretary of the Amber Garrelts Foundation. Together, they take listeners back to the very beginning, sharing the inspiring story of how the foundation and podcast were born. Discover how Amber’s resilience, compassion, and a voice full of kindness sparked a vision that grew into a powerful movement. Learn about the challenges they faced, the community they built, and the mission that continues to drive them forward. This episode is a celebration of hope, love, and the strength found in coming together to support one another. Join us as we explore the roots of the foundation and the journey that brought us here.