Hope and Will: A Parenting Podcast from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

You’re busy, but you want the best for your kids. We’re here to help. This is Hope and Will: A Parenting Podcast from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

We’re here to ease your mind about the things that keep parents up at night, serving up tips and valuable firsthand insight you can listen to while on the go or multitasking. Think of us as the trusted friend you text with middle-of-the-night questions—but instead of just one go-to person, you get a whole village. With each episode, we’re serving up healthy doses of insight from pediatric specialists and real stories from parents like you. By combining medical smarts with practical experience, our goal is to help make the journey from diapers to diplomas a little less scary—helping you raise healthier, more resilient kids along the way. Those who've walked our hospital halls know they're in good hands when they see our mascots, Hope and Will. As our children grow, we find hope in a healthy, happy future for them. Through this podcast community, we'll support each other in finding the will to get them there by confidently facing the challenges of parenting—together.

Meet our host, Katie Beasley

Katie Beasley is an award-winning journalist and Atlanta native with more than 15 years of experience in local news.

After stepping away from the morning anchor desk in 2021, Katie focused on spending more time with her family. Her perspective as both a journalist and a mom allows her to connect naturally with families and clinicians.

A graduate of The University of Georgia, Katie began her career at WRDW in Augusta and later spent eight years as a morning anchor and reporter for Good Day Atlanta on WAGA FOX 5.

Katie is excited to serve as the host of our podcast, sharing stories that educate, support and inspire parents and caregivers. Katie, her husband and their two elementary school-aged children are proud to call Georgia home.