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The 2.7 Million Project
There are 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. raising their grandchildren. We are a "silent army"—the unpaid safety net of our families—often navigating a second round of parenting while grieving the retirement we thought we’d be living.
Welcome to The 2.7 Million Project, a mission-driven series within the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast. Hosted by Laura Brazan, this show is a sanctuary and a boardroom for the "Invisible CEOs" of the home.
Whether you’ve just received the midnight phone call that changed your world or you are years into the journey of healing family trauma, you’ll find the tactical strategies and spiritual anchors you need here. From clinical insights on secondary grief to the "Ghost Life" of kinship care, we help you move from "just getting by" to building a legacy of resilience.
You are the keeper of the future, and you are not alone. We are 2.7 million strong—still nurturing, and still here.
Our Top 3 episodes:
"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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Jan. 26, 2026
Building Emotional Intelligence in Boys and Men
Are you raising a grandson who struggles to express his emotions, acts out in anger, or suffers from aches and pains you can’t explain? Do you worry about protecting the emotional future of the boys in your care, yet feel uns...
Jan. 19, 2026
Dr. Dale Atkins on Healing Childhood Trauma and Grandparent Grief
Are you a grandparent unexpectedly navigating the complexities of raising your grandchildren? Are you overwhelmed by childhood trauma, legal challenges, and the grief of lost family dreams? Do you struggle to balance the phys...
Jan. 12, 2026
From Foster to Adopt
Are you a grandparent considering adoption after fostering, or wrestling with what’s truly best for the children in your care? Are you navigating the complex emotional, legal, and financial realities of kinship guardianship, ...
Jan. 5, 2026
The 2.7 Million Manifesto: From Survival Mode to Invisible CEO
There are 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. raising their grandchildren. We are a silent army, often grieving our "Retirement Version" of life while navigating school runs and midnight fevers. In this powerhouse Series 2 p...
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...
Dec. 29, 2025
(Best of 2025) Four Skills That Correct 99% of Behaviors with Nicholeen Peck
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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Jan. 26, 2026
The Executive Soul: Episode #95
From Foster to Forever: Leading Through the "Warrior Heart" of Adoption What happens when a "temporary rescue mission" becomes a lifelong commitment? In this episode, Laura sits down with Rachel Fulginiti, who spent a decade navigating the fracture…
Jan. 25, 2026
The Invisible CEO: Episode Archive
The 2.7 Million Manifesto: Trading "The Retirement Version" for a Mission What happens when the life you planned suddenly vanishes, replaced by a second cradle you never expected to rock? We are often told that raising our grandchildren is a "sacri…
July 21, 2025
The Executive Soul: Episode #96
Building the Bridge of Resilience: Nurturing Hope Through Trauma with Dr. Dale Atkins How do we hold a child's hand through their trauma when our own hands are shaking? In this pivotal episode, Laura Brazan sits down with renowned psychologist Dr. …
About the Host
Laura Brazan
CEO/Host
Host- Host / Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast.
Laura Brazan 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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