Let's Be Real SPECIAL Episode! HRtBeat Podcast Repost

Nov 6, 2024

In this episode of HRtbeat, the Highlands Ranch podcast, Jake Freedle welcomes back Nikki Brooker, founder of the nonprofit YANA, (You Are Not Alone), for an inspiring update on her organization’s work in providing vital support to new moms. YANA’s program, Strong Mamas, Thriving Babies, now operates in three hospitals, offering comprehensive, year-long support to mothers, including personal outreach, community gatherings and digital resources.

Nikki shares the tremendous impact of their 96% acceptance rate, emphasizing how this unique program fills a gap in maternal care, especially during the challenging first year. She discusses the importance of community and mental health support, touching on YANA’s funding journey, including grants from Douglas County and encouraging donations for the upcoming Colorado Gives Day.

To get involved or support their mission, visit yanamom.com and tune in to hear more about the organization’s next steps and heartwarming stories.

We talked about:

• Journey of expanding YANA’s hospital partnerships, now reaching three hospitals.

• How Strong Mamas, Thriving Babies connects moms with weekly gatherings, an app and direct support.

• Role of Douglas County’s grant and other funding to help sustain YANA’s free services for moms.

• The $60 per mom cost  for providing year-long, wraparound support, showcasing YANA’s efficiency.

• YANA’s goal, to combat isolation in motherhood and to build a supportive “village” for maternal mental health.

Learn more about Nikki Brooker:

• Visit her website https://yanamom.com/

Get to know her new program https://yanamom.com/strong-mamas-program/

Show your support https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/yanam2m

Listen to her podcast https://yanamom.com/lets-be-real-podcast/

Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yanam2m/

Connect with her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yanam2m

Follow her on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@yanam2m