Resilient Butterfly
Resilient Butterfly is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to celebrating the strength of survivors and the extraordinary power of transformation, healing, and growth. Hosted by Pam Feinberg-Rivkin—a seasoned nurse, founder of Feinberg Consulting, and compassionate advocate with decades of experience—this podcast dives deep into life's messiest challenges: relationships, family dynamics, mental health, addiction, and more.
Each episode features inspiring stories of resilience, expert insights, and meaningful conversations that remind us we are not perfect—nor are we meant to be. Pam invites you to explore the journeys of those who have faced life's darkest moments and emerged with newfound hope, dignity, and purpose.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, validation, or tools to navigate your own path, Resilient Butterfly offers a space for connection and empowerment. Together, let’s embrace the mess, honor the struggle, and celebrate the breakthroughs.
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Resilient Butterfly
Ep. 22 - From Foster Care to Faculty: Empowering Champions for Student Success
In this inspiring episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Kimberly Dunn, Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University and Executive Director of Champions Empowering Champions. Dr. Dunn shares her remarkable journey as a first-generation college student who briefly experienced foster care during a challenging time in her family, then went on to earn her Ph.D., build a fulfilling academic career, and create a nonprofit that supports FAU students who have faced foster care or homelessness.
She explains how monthly “squad night” community dinners, peer connection, and learning sessions help students feel they belong and beat imposter syndrome. Dr. Dunn also highlights new transition support made possible by The Polo Club Foundation, plus wellness practices like mindfulness and yoga that sustain resilience. Hear how Champions Empowering Champions provides essentials through Amazon wish lists, graduation support, and a roadmap for life after college.
To learn more or get involved, visit empoweringchampions.org
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