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A podcast for aspiring and current leaders to build capacity in innovation, grit, creativity and partnership development. Hear from community, education, and corporate leaders on what inspires them and how they are impacting their community. By Darrell Kain, West Point Graduate, former Army Captain, Educator, Development Officer, Non-profit leader https://darrellkain.wixsite.com/reachandthrive darrellkain@gmail.com

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    • Jan 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Activate Your Muse: Mary Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 13:18


    Mary Banks is an accomplished writer, entrepreneur, and coach. She works with aspiring authors to write and publish their work. Mary shares her story and a few tips to become a successful author. https://lamusepress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marybankswriter/?hl=en

    Dealing with grief, honoring loved ones, Timothy Sumerlin PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 25:37


    Dr. Sumerlin teaches us how to honor those we have lost and deal with unresolved issues. He shares about his book "The Grief Journey" available at https://www.ipibooks.com/products/the-grief-journey and small group classes available internationally

    Building strong black communities, Dr Antonio Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 15:35


    Dr. Boyd shares about his lifetime work of impacting black communities through his education, writing, and non-profit work (HOPE Worldwide). He is a lecturer at Boston University and leads several black-male empowerment initiatives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniobboyd/ https://www.gettingsmart.com/author/aboyd/

    Everybody is Worthy - Coaching Tips from Katia Rave

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 13:59


    Katia Rave is a transformational coach, who helps leaders achieve amazing results. She shares her journey that includes her start in France, work at the White House, being a small business owner, and her current work as an author and coach. https://www.linkedin.com/in/impactleaders/

    Shawna Young, Keys and pathways to senior leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 15:49


    Shawna shares about her passion for education and inspires us by her amazing career; an executive leader at MIT, Duke University, and the Scratch Foundation

    Find the right college and earn your acceptance letter, Laura Dicas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 17:29


    Laura has 20 years of experience guiding young adults in the college application process. She shares best practices and helps students and their parents navigate this challenge successfully. Laura is a college counselor at Collegewise.com

    Environmental Justice in NC, Speaking up and getting involved...Veronica Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 22:15


    Veronica shares about her passion to help prevent unfair and harmful environmental practices especially in communities of color. Veronica Carter is a retired military officer, board member of the NC Coastal Federation, and Town Council leader in Leland NC Home | Vote for Veronica A. Carter (vacarter.org) Stop, Check, and Enjoy! campaign videos released – Duke University Superfund Research Center

    Joyful and Intentional Parenting with Lorena Seidel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 22:14


    Lorena works with parents on practical parenting skills that incorporate positive communications and emotional intelligence. She also works with schools and PTAs nationwide! Obtain a free mini class at http://www.lorenaseidel.com/free-class/ or learn more on her website http://www.lorenaseidel.com/

    Persevere and follow your dream, with Andrea (Hernandez) Duhon, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 19:26


    Dr. Duhon shares her story of perseverance while navigating a math focused career. She shares about helpful mentors and how she gives back, especially to Latina students. She is a math professor at Marshall University and started her academic studies at NC State University. Andrea (Hernandez) Duhon, PhD | LinkedIn

    Environmental Justice Video Challenge, With Sania Tong Argao (EPA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 16:15


    Sania W. Tong Argao, ORD Environmental Justice (EJ) Coordinator, Office of Science Advisor, Policy, and Engagement (OSAPE) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EJ Video Challenge for College Students - https://www.epa.gov/innovation/environmental-justice-video-challenge-students EJ Video Challenge for Students: Tools and Data Resources - https://www.epa.gov/innovation/ej-video-challenge-students-tools-and-data-resources

    Steve Rao, discusses how cities can thrive by utilizing technology and embracing global diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 19:00


    Steve Rao and Darrell Kain discuss trends in technology and how cities are providing better services with technology for their citizens. Steve is a councilman for the Town of Morrisville, a seasoned businessman, and has degrees from Emory University and West Virginia University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rao-6ab05692/

    Changing generations through financial empowerment, with Kimberly Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 26:58


    Kimberly Knox, Founder of Youth Education for Savings Consortium, Inc. shares how to empower youth through engaging financial education. Kimberly has impacted thousands of students through her innovative program that focuses on the pillars: earn, save, spend, invest, and donate. www.yesconsortium.org | kim@yesconsortium.org (Twitter) @YesConsortium | (Instagram) @yesedcon Instagram | Linkedin

    Improving productivity and team dynamics with open source tools, Omar McNeil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 20:49


    Omar McNeil, an agilist at Red Hat, helps clients and communities with open source methodologies and tools. Omar explains how sharing knowledge improves everyone and points us to some powerful and free collaboration tools

    Dan Holly shares about volunteerism and his passion for writing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 19:51


    Dan Holly is a Communications Professor and Department Head at St. Augustine's University. Dan recently authored an engaging book that is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Come-People-Plea-Moderation-Christians/dp/0979168619 Dan is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University

    Environmental Education, Fun and Games & Successful Practices, by Kelly Witter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 25:06


    Kelly Witter is an Environmental Engineer and Director of EPA-RTP's Community Engagement and STEM Education Program, which increases communication of EPA science to students, educators, and the public. Kelly focuses on engaging STEM outreach in low-income schools to help close the opportunity gap and build capacity for a more diverse workforce. She has a BS in Geology and Math, MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and MBA, all from Duke University. https://www.epa.gov/climate-research/generate-game-energy-choices

    Coaching to Engage your Genius, by Michelle Woods, educator, coach, and leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 21:52


    Premier education and leadership coach, Michelle Woods, shares her experiences on RTT. Michelle coaches educators and entrepreneurs, and promotes career pathways through education-industry partnerships. Check out https://woodslifecoaching.com/ michelleywoods@gmail.com

    Living out the gospel through compassion and community, John and Michaela Iiames

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 31:25


    John and Michaela share how they are building Christian community and meeting the needs of those in their path. Learn about "Bible and Brew" and other unique ventures that show that there can be innovation in the "church"

    Tap into your superpower, through Mentoring and modeling, with Eric Elliott

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 31:25


    Eric Elliott is the author of "Onward to Manhood", a decorated Animated Software Tester, and a man on a mission. He strengthens souls through mentoring, speaking, and writing on academic advancement, financial empowerment, family commitment, community building and spiritual fulfillment. www.EricJElliott.com Instagram: ericelliott2450 and Facebook: Onward to Manhood

    Achieving excellence by providing housing and self-sufficiency opportunities, Melissa Maddox Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 28:19


    As the CEO & Executive Director at The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA), Melissa and her colleagues are helping families with housing solutions and providing many other vital services. Join in to hear how this leader is overcoming obstacles, meeting needs, and implementing innovative programs. Linked In profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamaddoxevans/

    Criminal Justice, Mercy, and Grace with George Obriant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 28:33


    We tend to focus a lot of attention on criminal justice but what about helping those involved to grow and change? George Obriant shares how he puts grace, encouragement, and love in action to help those in the "system." George can be reached at obriantg@yahoo.com

    Impacting hearts, minds, and taste buds in Durham, Leonardo Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 23:33


    Leonardo Williams, Co-owner of Zweli's Restaurant shares how he is making a difference in Durham. He has led several initiatives to combat hunger in the community and helps entrepreneurs to overcome pitfalls and obstacles through a Masterclass. Board Member of Durham Chamber, NC Central University graduate https://www.zwelis.com/ @Zweliskitchen contact@leonardowilliams.com https://www.facebook.com/darrelljkain (Reach and Thrive Together Facebook page)

    Preparing the next generation for careers in IOT, 5G, and more, with Rene Daughtry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 29:15


    Rene Daughtry, a technical program manager at Cisco Systems and owner of Aisymmetry shares how he is impacting the Triangle NC community. Rene shares how he is preparing diverse audiences for emerging technologies; IOT, coding, robotics, drones etc. To connect with Rene see https://www.facebook.com/Aisymmetry and renedaughtry@aisymmetry.com

    Successful and Practical Career Pathways, led by Michael Realon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 47:35


    Michael Realon, Academy Coordinator at Olympic High School in Charlotte shares about proven pathways for students and workforce pipeline solutions for industry. Mike discusses apprenticeships, certifications, and ongoing partnerships between school and industry that avoid excessive college debt. Professionals can provide short career video snapshots for students at https://career-snapshots.com/. To contact Mike directly, michael.realon@cms.k12.nc.us and Cell: 704.779.2327

    Non traditional education careers, making a difference outside the K-12 classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 49:59


    In this episode, I share about my career pathway in supporting K-12 education related to education-industry partnerships. I also share some trends in the K-12 education field and suggestions on how to get started. This is actually an interview with the NC Virtual School and the NC Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) that has several interesting speakers on education related topics: https://ncvps.org/iworkncvirtual/

    Trailer for Leadership Podcast, Reach & Thrive Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 2:08


    Overview of the Reach & Thrive Together RT^2 podcast. Opportunity to hear from community and education leaders on their success, philosophy, and motivation. By Darrell Kain, Non Profit Executive and West Point Graduate

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