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Podcast: Thriving with The Bovinos!
Episode: Turning Tragedy into Triumph with Suzie Bartel
Description: Suzie is the co-founder of the Ryan Bartel Foundation and mother of Ryan. After losing Ryan to suicide in the fall of 2014, Suzie felt the need to turn their tragedy into something positive by helping other teens and young adults from spiraling into depression and suicidal behavior when times get tough. In a short space of time, what started as a peer-led support group for teens at the high school Ryan attended, has grown into a non-profit whose teen and parent programs touch all corners of the Loudoun community.Suzie has 30+ years’ experience as a senior marketing and busin...