Empowering Fort Worth Families with Mayor Mattie Parker
05/20/25 • 28 min
In this episode of Raising Joy, hosts Dr. Kristin Pyrc and Wini King welcome a very special guest: Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth and Chief of Staff at Cook Children’s Health Care System! Mayor Parker joins us to share her experiences leading a large and growing city while raising a family of her own. She offers a relatable perspective on the challenges of balancing a career with the demands of navigating family life, providing insights on the beautiful chaos of it all. Mayor Parker also discusses mental health in Fort Worth and empowers families to find support through readily available community resources. Plus, Mayor Parker highlights exciting upcoming initiatives for Fort Worth, including the Good Natured program, which will expand green spaces and invest in natural community areas. Listen to this episode for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about leadership, family, and making a difference in your community. Remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy to see video content from episodes.
In this episode of Raising Joy, hosts Dr. Kristin Pyrc and Wini King welcome a very special guest: Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth and Chief of Staff at Cook Children’s Health Care System! Mayor Parker joins us to share her experiences leading a large and growing city while raising a family of her own. She offers a relatable perspective on the challenges of balancing a career with the demands of navigating family life, providing insights on the beautiful chaos of it all. Mayor Parker also discusses mental health in Fort Worth and empowers families to find support through readily available community resources. Plus, Mayor Parker highlights exciting upcoming initiatives for Fort Worth, including the Good Natured program, which will expand green spaces and invest in natural community areas. Listen to this episode for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about leadership, family, and making a difference in your community. Remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy to see video content from episodes.
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