Planting Seeds of Creativity & Wonder: How One Woman's Vision is Helping Children Dream Bigger
Tue Feb 03 2026
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Be ready to open your heart and respond in awe at what this one woman has done in the name of transforming children's lives.
In this deeply heartening episode of Follow Your Joy, I welcome educator and nonprofit founder Sheila Grantham, Executive Director of Adventures to Dreams Enrichment, a Long Beach-based youth garden and enrichment nonprofit creating a safe, imaginative space where children can thrive—through creativity, nature, and community.
Sheila shares how a single startling, yet intuitive moment sparked her mission to help children dream beyond their circumstances. What began as field trips turned into a full-blown movement rooted in gardening, art, and hands-on learning for youth—especially those living in high-risk neighborhoods.
She believes children should be able to dream bigger than their circumstances—and that creativity, nature, and love can lead the way. She is joined by Vivi Goh, her visionary support from the beginning.
Inside this episode:
The moment that moved Sheila to action by creating a garden of hope for children in underserved communities Why "Busy Hands = Busy Minds" is at the heart of her teaching philosophy How she blends creativity, gardening, and social impact in her nonprofit The power of intuition in running a values-driven mission Her beautiful advice to dreamers, givers, and creative entrepreneurs 🌻 Access her Kids Gardening Guide (perfect for parents, teachers & caregivers) inside the Portal of Joy → www.marladiann.com/podcast/portal - Kids Gardening Free Guide inspires young green thumbs with fun, creative, hands-on activities that make growing their first plants easy and playful.
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FB - https://www.facebook.com/adventurestodreamsenrichment/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adventurestodreams/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventurestodreamsenrichment
TikTok: @adventurestodreams Youtube: @adventurestodreamsenrichme4514
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Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @marladiann Be ready to open your heart and respond in awe at what this one woman has done in the name of transforming children's lives. In this deeply heartening episode of Follow Your Joy, I welcome educator and nonprofit founder Sheila Grantham, Executive Director of Adventures to Dreams Enrichment, a Long Beach-based youth garden and enrichment nonprofit creating a safe, imaginative space where children can thrive—through creativity, nature, and community. Sheila shares how a single startling, yet intuitive moment sparked her mission to help children dream beyond their circumstances. What began as field trips turned into a full-blown movement rooted in gardening, art, and hands-on learning for youth—especially those living in high-risk neighborhoods. She believes children should be able to dream bigger than their circumstances—and that creativity, nature, and love can lead the way. She is joined by Vivi Goh, her visionary support from the beginning. Inside this episode: The moment that moved Sheila to action by creating a garden of hope for children in underserved communities Why "Busy Hands = Busy Minds" is at the heart of her teaching philosophy How she blends creativity, gardening, and social impact in her nonprofit The power of intuition in running a values-driven mission Her beautiful advice to dreamers, givers, and creative entrepreneurs 🌻 Access her Kids Gardening Guide (perfect for parents, teachers & caregivers) inside the Portal of Joy → www.marladiann.com/podcast/portal - Kids Gardening Free Guide inspires young green thumbs with fun, creative, hands-on activities that make growing their first plants easy and playful. Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon & iHeart Resources + Links: FB - https://www.facebook.com/adventurestodreamsenrichment/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/adventurestodreams/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventurestodreamsenrichment TikTok: @adventurestodreams Youtube: @adventurestodreamsenrichme4514 Fill out a form to be on a waiting list for the next 90-day Soul-Led Next Level Portal coming soon. https://tinyurl.com/soul-led-call Loved this episode? Don't stop here, unlock the tools, resources, and free downloads mentioned during the episode. Click here to access the portal of joy. https://marladiann.com/podcast/portal/