Susan Stancliff grew up in the small town of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. She spent twelve years working in Supervision and Regulation for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas before shifting her focus to family life after marrying her husband, Jason, in 2000. In 2003, Susan and Jason traveled to China to adopt their daughter, Meghan, and Susan became a stay-at-home mother while staying active through volunteer work.

After relocating to the Chicago suburbs in 2008, Susan’s life in recent years has been marked by profound transitions. In 2021, her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, just as their daughter graduated from high school and prepared to leave for college. In the years that followed, Susan also experienced the loss of her mother in 2022 and her husband in 2023. Today, she continues to navigate life while helping manage the care and finances of her 94-year-old father, who lives independently in Florida. Susan joins us to share her story of resilience, grief, caregiving from a distance, and the emotional realities of navigating major life changes all at once.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Leslie Kischer is the President and Owner of Assured Healthcare Staffing and Assured Care at Home, organizations dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of care with compassion and expertise. Founded in 2007 by Leslie’s mother, a registered nurse with a remarkable ability to connect with people, the company was built on a foundation of trust and service. In 2018, Leslie joined the business and quickly discovered her passion for supporting families in finding the right care solutions, while also creating meaningful and flexible career opportunities for healthcare professionals. Today, she is committed to helping individuals age in place with dignity, providing resources for those living with disabilities, and guiding families in recognizing when a loved one may need additional support. Leslie joins us to share insights into planning for care and the value of having the right support system in place.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847-284-8125

✉️ leslie.kischer@assuredhealthcare.com

🌐https://www.assuredhealthcare.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kischer-chp-5b940712/

LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/assured-healthcare-llc/?viewAsMember=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assuredhealthcarestaffing/

Resources: https://www.assuredcareathome.com/resources

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Wendy Singer is the Executive Director of No Shame On U, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a nonprofit professional dedicated to education, youth development, and community engagement. She began her work with No Shame On U as Director of Programming before stepping into the Executive Director role in 2024. Prior to this, Wendy served as Director of Education at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and spent 18 years with JCC Chicago, where she focused on summer camps, mentorship, and meaningful teachable moments for young people. A passionate educator and connector, Wendy holds a Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Spertus College. She joins us today to share her personal mental health journey, the mission behind No Shame On U, and how the organization is working to reshape attitudes, elevate conversations, and break the stigma surrounding mental health.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 773.882.1187

✉️ wendy@noshameonu.org

🌐 https://www.noshameonu.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshameonu/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-singer-46111b4

LinkedIn (Organization): https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-shame-on-u/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@noshameonu4074

Podcast: No Shame On U Podcast (Spotify & Apple Podcasts) - https://www.noshameonu.org/podcast

Resource Library: https://www.noshameonu.org/resource-library

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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