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Have you ever mistaken AM for PM and turned an entire day upside down with humor? That's exactly how we kickstart our vibrant conversation with Tracy Anderson and Merv Seymour—forces behind the "It Takes Little to Be Big" campaign by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. This episode is a heartfelt rally cry to bring new volunteers into the fold, focusing on the power and urgency of mentoring. Steering the community outreach, Tracy paints a poignant picture of the 200 kids, especially boys of color, awaiting life-changing connections. With his transformative journey from Mississippi to Madison, Merv lends his voice to the narrative, unraveling the compelling reasons that call one to mentorship and the mutual enrichment it fosters.

Laughter and earnestness intermingle as comedian Marv jumps into the fray, underscoring the gravity of community participation, especially in the African-American sphere. Our six-week recruitment drive takes flight with innovative strategies aiming for hearts and minds across Madison. We swap stories that tug at the heartstrings, sharing how being raised by single mothers has sculpted our views on family dynamics and the tenacity it takes to steer such households. As the curtain falls on this powerful episode, we extend our deepest gratitude to Tracy and Merv, who've woven their tales into our larger narrative, leaving us richer for the shared experience.

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