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Helping Grandfamilies Thrive
Support, Resilience, and Healing for Kinship Caregivers.
You’re doing the heart-work. We’re here to help you lead with love.
Raising a relative’s child is a journey of profound love and unique challenges. We provide the trauma-informed tools and emotional literacy resources you need to build a resilient, healing home.
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"The Heart of the Movement: Essential Listening" > "If you are new to the 2.7 Million Project, start here. These hand-picked episodes define our mission to move kinship caregivers from 'survival mode' to intentional leadership. From the 2.7 Million Manifesto to deep dives into the 'Invisible CEO' mindset, these conversations are the foundation of our upcoming book and our shared future."
Jan. 4, 2026
TRAILER | Welcome to The 2.7 Million Project
A 60-second introduction to the new mission for grandparents and kinship caregivers moving from survival to significance. Send us a text Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insigh...
June 4, 2024
Life After Doom: A Conversation with Brian McLaren
Send us a Text Message. How has raising your grandchildren affected you not just emotionally but mentally, physically, and financially? You may not often consider the profound impact this role has on you because you spend so ...
Dec. 29, 2025
(Best of 2025) Four Skills That Correct 99% of Behaviors with Nichole…
Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emot...
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May 18, 2026
Acceptance vs. Resignation: How Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Can Thrive
Are you a grandparent who finds yourself stepping back into the exhausting world of parenting, unexpectedly raising your grandchildren in the wake of family upheaval? Do you ever mourn the peaceful retirement you imagined, lo...
May 11, 2026
The High Cost of Kinship: Fentanyl, 401Ks- a Grandmother's Survival Story
Have you lost a child to the fentanyl crisis and now find yourself raising a grandchild while navigating profound grief, financial upheaval, and relentless societal judgment? Are you searching for understanding, practical sup...
May 4, 2026
Tending the Fires: Slow Growth for Kinship Family Resilience
Are you a grandparent overwhelmed by the high-paced chaos of raising grandchildren, trying to break cycles of crisis and create lasting stability? Do you find yourself burning out, reacting to emergencies instead of building ...
April 27, 2026
Navigating IEP's, 504's and Medical Neglect- A Legal Framework For Kinship Care
Are you a grandparent or kinship caregiver navigating the maze of IEPs, 504 plans, and medical decisions while advocating for a child impacted by trauma and neglect? Do you feel overwhelmed by failing systems, mislabeled as a...
April 20, 2026
Breaking Generational Labels: Identity Restoration for Kinship Youth
Welcome to this powerful episode featuring Brayden, an “identity restorer” and dream catalyst whose work with the rising generation will inspire and equip you. Together, we dive deep into his personal journey from self-doubt ...
April 13, 2026
How to Handle Behavioral Problems in Kinship Care | The 5 C’s Framework
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren while trying to balance compassion with structure in your home? Do you find yourself reverting to “because I said so” parenting, only to meet resistance, trauma triggers, or confusi...
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May 19, 2026
Acceptance vs. Resignation: How Grandparents Can Thrive I Ep 113
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May 12, 2026
The High Cost of Kinship: Fentanyl, 401Ks, and the Architect of Sanct…
What happens when the birthday party of your dreams turns into a high-stakes hazmat cleanup?Imagine planning your grandson’s third birthday at 6:00 PM, only to lose your daughter—his mother—to a fentanyl overdose by 7:30 AM the n…
May 5, 2026
Tending the Fire: Moving from Crisis to Stability in Kinship Care | E…
Oak Logs vs. Gasoline: Why the Invisible CEO Must Choose the "Slow Burn"In the boardroom of kinship care, we are often forced into the role of emergency responders. We deal with the "gasoline" moments—the 2:00 AM phone calls, the legal explo…
About the Host
Laura Brazan
CEO/Host/Kinship Care Expert
Host - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast.
Laura Brazan/ Kinship Care Expert- is the founder of The 2.7 Million Project and the voice of the Invisible CEO. After trading her own "planned retirement" for the high-stakes mission of kinship care, she now empowers grandparents to reclaim their identity as the chief executives of their family’s future. Laura provides the tactical frameworks and "Executive Soul" required to lead the next generation with resilience, intentionality, and a clear vision.
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