Welcome to a milestone episode of the Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast – Season Three, Episode Twelve, and our 100th episode! ?Titled: "Sharing Your Story Can Inspire Others to Enact Change." ?️In this very special edition of our podcast, we are delighted to have an exceptional guest who embodies the theme of our episode. Allow us to introduce the extraordinary Arminta Damken-Navarro, an Award-Winning Youth Advocate, Foster Youth/Juvenile Justice Alum, and Young Mom. ?Armi's life journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. She has faced and triumphed over immense hardships, emerging not only as a survivor but as a powerful advocate for change. Armi's story is an inspiration to us all. ?Born out of abuse during her childhood, Armi's life took a challenging turn when she became entangled in the juvenile justice system and subsequently found herself in foster care. Her journey includes aging out of the foster care system at the tender age of 18. Despite these significant setbacks, Armi navigated the difficult path of healing, growth, and advocacy, emerging stronger and more determined than ever. ?After relocating to Des Moines, Iowa, Armi reenrolled in the statewide foster support group, Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP). Through this group, she was introduced to the emerging Iowa "Youth Justice Council." Armi's involvement with the Youth Justice Council since its inception in 2021 has been nothing short of remarkable. ?One of the hallmarks of her advocacy journey has been the opportunity to travel to various Coalition for Juvenile Justice events, including attending the CJJ's Annual Youth Summit in Tacoma, Washington in 2022 and 2023, as well as the CJJ's Annual Conference in 2023. These experiences have further fueled her passion for advocating for youth rights within the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Armi is a powerful voice working tirelessly to bring awareness to the changes needed to improve the lives of youth facing similar challenges. ?Join us in this heartwarming and insightful episode as we explore Armi's remarkable journey of resilience, growth, and advocacy. Her story underscores the profound impact that sharing one's experiences can have on inspiring others to take action and bring about change. ?As we celebrate our 100th episode, we reflect on the transformative power of storytelling and advocacy. Armi's unwavering commitment to empowering youth and improving systems is a shining example of how sharing your story can inspire others to enact change. ?️Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey, and here's to the next 100 episodes of inspiration, resilience, and empowerment! ?#ResilientVoicesAndBeyondPodcast #100thEpisode #InspiringChange #YouthAdvocacy #FosterCareJourney #JuvenileJustice #ResilienceJourney #ArmiAdvocates #YouthRights #EmpowerYouth #TransformativeStories #HealingAndGrowth