Podcasts about Community development

As part of Primedia Cares’ Corporates That Care initiative, Lester Kiewit speaks to A focus on affordable connectivity, education and skills development as it works to create opportunities for young South Africans. They discuss Net Nine Nine’s fibre skills development programme at Mandisa Shiceka School of Specialisation in Kagiso, which introduced Grade 11 learners to fibre technology and practical technical skills. The programme saw 180 learners take part, with 25 receiving certificates for excellence and two outstanding students going on to complete a fully funded, internationally recognised fibre splicing course. They also discuss the potential pathway from the classroom into the telecommunications industry and the importance of giving young people practical skills that can lead to employment. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today's episode, Edward Dodson discusses what he sees as the systemic problems facing the American economy and society. He proposes unique solutions that require thinking and action, which to this point have escaped not only most elected officials but also economists and other social thinkers.Mr. Dodson attended Shippensburg University and Temple University where he received an economics degree. Ed worked for Fannie Mae, a public-private partnership to help distribute home mortgage loans. During his time at Fannie Mae, Mr. Dodson held numerous management and analyst positions within the Housing & Community Development group, helping revitalize neighborhoods and local communities. This gives him an interesting perspective on land use and reform, and how it can reduce inequality. He also has extensive experience as a history lecturer at the Osher Life Long Learning Institute and the Learning is For Everyone program at Burlington County College. Edward has written many papers on history and the political economy and is the author of a three-volume book series titled The Discovery of First Principles.To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hgsss.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

$200 for cement. $500 for a business upgrade. A few receipts and a real relationship. That's the kind of giving that actually lands, and it's what we dig into with Forrest Mcsweeney, founder of the Uplift Project, a grassroots nonprofit focused on direct microgrants and practical support in rural Guyana.We talk about Forrest's unconventional upbringing traveling through Central and South America, the outdoor work that funds his seasons, and the six-month solo road trip that sharpened his sense of what matters. Then we get into the story that crystallized his philosophy: a family in Senegal that had everything needed to expand their home except the last $200 for cement. That “last hurdle” becomes the lens for understanding poverty, dignity, and why bottom-up solutions often outperform top-down charity.From there, Forrest breaks down how the Uplift Project operates with transparency and accountability: interviewing local entrepreneurs, prioritizing women with children, documenting exactly what a $500 grant will buy, and following up with photos and receipts. You'll hear what that looks like on the ground in remote communities reachable only by boat, plus the ripple effects of funding a seamstress's solar-powered setup, a baker's larger oven, and emerging needs like rainwater tanks for clean drinking water, school supplies, and uniforms.If you care about sustainable development, nonprofit transparency, and real-world impact per dollar, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating or review so more people can find these stories.To learn more about Forrest and The Uplift Project check out www.upliftproject.org. You can also follow along on Instagram @upliftprojectgy and on YouTube @upliftprojectgy.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeDiscover the journeys that do more than take you somewhere new—they change the way you see yourself and the world. Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel explores unforgettable adventures, hidden places, and the transformative power of stepping beyond the familiar.Check out Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

As part of Primedia Cares’ Corporates That Care initiative, Lester Kiewit speaks to Neale Hill, President of Ford Southern Africa, about the company’s Cradle to Vocation approach and its efforts to create stronger pathways for young South Africans from education into employment. They discuss Ford’s work across early learning, literacy, maths and science, technical and vocational education, as well as its Autotechnician Apprenticeship Scholarship Programme, which combines classroom learning with paid practical experience at Ford dealerships. They also look at the importance of partnerships in developing technical skills, creating employment opportunities and building a pipeline of talent for the future. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breno resolveu ficar na região onde a família tem suas raízes e ser um esteio no restabelecimento do tecido social. Engenheiro civil de formação e doutor em desenvolvimento comunitário por opção e necessidade, Breno e sua esposa tem se dedicado a ajudar os jovens da sua região encontrar seu propósito e as pessoas e negócios a recuperar sua autonomia com foco na economia local. Muito parecido com a minha história, o avô de Breno foi uma forte referência para que ele mantivesse a pertença pela região e as capacidades generalistas necessárias para um viver local. O apoio por meio dos pedidos antecipados e com desconto podem ser realizado por esse link: https://forms.gle/S9QH49PGkgzY8gge6 Os eventos presenciais de lançamento estão pré-agendados para à partir do final do mês de Agosto. Por enquanto, vamos ter eventos em Brasília, Campinas, Florianópolis, Gravatal (SC), Nova Petrópolis (RS) e Porto Alegre. Se você tem contatos com jornalistas, programas de TV e podcasts com alcance de audiência e gostaria de ver o livro chegando para um número maior de pessoas, por favor, fique à vontade para indicar o livro para esses canais e pessoas. Engenheiro civil e doutor em Desenvolvimento Comunitário pelo Melbourne Centre for Community Development, com pesquisa baseada na aplicação do Pensamento Sistêmico Multimodal. Integra o corpo docente do Centro no Brasil, atuando em projetos de desenvolvimento local e sustentabilidade comunitária. Dedica-se também à agricultura familiar e à orientação vocacional. É casado e pai de um menino.

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Matt Pivarnik, a community development leader with nearly 27 years of experience across destination development, destination stewardship, tourism marketing, economic development, and legislative success. Drawing on his work in Tulsa, Topeka, and now Myrtle Beach, Matt shares why he sees tourism as an important part of broader community and economic development. We discuss the power of trust and collaboration, the organizational model taking shape in Myrtle Beach, and why communities need to balance the immediate demands of tourism marketing with long-term investments in their people, infrastructure, and future. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How tourism-related economic development can broaden the way communities think about tourism and destination development Why trust, collaboration, and putting community interests ahead of organizational egos are essential to successful communities How Myrtle Beach is creating a collaborative structure that allows distinct organizations to work alongside one another Why sharing services, resources, and expertise can help community organizations operate more effectively How destinations can balance the pressure for immediate visitation with long-term investments in tourism product and community development What Matt and his colleagues learned from listening to residents as they developed the Collaborate 2031 community strategy Why clear governance and financial "fences" are important for accountability and responsible stewardship of public dollars From Destination Marketing to Community Development Matt describes his career as a journey through the many interconnected pieces of community development. While destination marketing is an important part of the work, he believes the industry is increasingly recognizing the connection between tourism, economic development, destination development, and community stewardship. He shares his excitement about the emerging idea of "tourism-related economic development" and what it means to think intentionally about attracting attractions, assets, investment, and opportunities that strengthen a community.  That broader perspective also changes how Matt thinks about destination competitiveness. In Myrtle Beach, the beach is an extraordinary asset, but he points to the historic communities, cultural experiences, restaurants, waterways, and other distinctive places that surround it. Creating a compelling destination isn't only about promoting the most recognizable attraction. It is about understanding what makes a community unique and finding ways to tell the larger story.  Building Collaboration Without Losing Organizational Identity A significant part of the conversation focuses on the collaborative model developing in Myrtle Beach. Matt explains how having multiple organizations working toward economic and community development can create confusion when their roles aren't clearly defined. Rather than putting one organization "under" another, he believes organizations are more effective when they operate alongside one another, maintaining their individual responsibilities while sharing resources and working toward common goals.  That approach creates opportunities to share services such as finance, human resources, IT, data, and office space while preserving the autonomy of each organization. Matt also emphasizes that collaboration requires more than a new organizational chart. It requires trust and a willingness to set aside egos. He reflects on his experience in Topeka, where organizational leaders ultimately focused less on protecting individual entities and more on asking what was best for the community and its economy. That shift opened the door to deeper collaboration and a more effective way of working together.  Planning for the Community's Future Myrtle Beach's rapid growth makes long-term thinking especially important. Matt describes the challenge of balancing the need to generate visitation today with the responsibility to invest in the destination's product, infrastructure, and quality of life for the future. With significant growth in both tourism and the resident population, the community is increasingly focused on understanding resident sentiment and making sure the people who live there have a voice in shaping what comes next.  That thinking is at the heart of Collaborate 2031, a five-year, community-wide strategy shaped through conversations with residents, focus groups, and stakeholders across the county's 15 communities. Matt explains why the plan is intentionally focused on measurable progress rather than simply creating a long-range vision or using the strategy as a fundraising exercise. Once priorities are established, the goal is to determine which organizations are best positioned to take responsibility and then ensure they have the resources necessary to follow through. For Matt, the ultimate measure of successful collaboration is simple: communities where development organizations work together are better positioned to move their economies forward, while communities where those organizations compete with one another risk falling behind.  Resources: Website: greatermyrtlebeachcollaborative.com(opens in new tab) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfairresonance/

Knowledge of good health practices often does not change health behaviors. This session will share proven ways to motivate people to change their health behaviors using non-financial incentives as demonstrated in a community health program that has changed the health of 1.2 million people. These techniques are applicable in both the USA and abroad.

The 2026 midterm elections are on the horizon, and many professionals in the tax credit world are anticipating the potential legislative changes and policy updates the election results will bring about for incentives such as the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), renewable energy tax credits (RETCs) and more. On this episode of Tax Credit Tuesday's "Washington Watch" series, Michael Novogradac, CPA, and Novogradac Chief Public Policy Officer Peter Lawrence look ahead to the election. The two discuss the current state of policy on various tax credits and financing programs, with Republicans controlling both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Novogradac and Lawrence then explore how the outcome of the midterm elections'particularly, whether Democrats gain the majority in the Senate, the House, or both'may affect the tax credit landscape. Later, they discuss which elected officials could become chair of several congressional committees depending on the results of Election Day.

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and newly named Deputy Governor, to break down why Tennessee has become one of the country's most competitive destinations for businesses, jobs, and investment.Stuart gives an inside look at how Tennessee recruits companies, supports existing businesses, and competes with other states for major economic development projects. From taxes and regulation to workforce development, infrastructure, logistics, and quality of life, he explains what companies are actually looking for when deciding where to invest billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs.The conversation also explores the growing push to bring manufacturing and critical supply chains back to the United States, why economic development has become increasingly tied to national security, and how Tennessee is positioning itself for the next generation of American growth.Topics covered in this episode:- Why companies are relocating and expanding in Tennessee- What Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development actually does- How states compete to land major economic development projects- Why Tennessee's tax and regulatory environment attracts businesses- The importance of workforce development and access to talent- How site selection consultants influence corporate relocations- The role incentives play in attracting new companies- Why existing business expansions matter just as much as relocations- Starbucks' plans to create approximately 2,000 jobs in Nashville- LG Chem's $3.5 billion investment in Clarksville- Orano's $4 billion nuclear fuel project in Oak Ridge- Korea Zinc's $6.5 billion investment and the importance of critical supply chains- Why bringing manufacturing back to America is becoming a national security issue- Infrastructure, power, water, roads, and TVA's role in economic development- The opportunities and misconceptions surrounding data centers- How Tennessee coordinates across government agencies to move projects forward- What happens when Tennessee loses a major business deal- Stuart's transition from venture capital and business into public service- The values behind Tennessee's continued population and economic growth- Why Stuart believes one word defines what people are searching for when they move to Tennessee: hopeStuart also shares the realities behind the headlines of billion-dollar economic development announcements, including the years of planning, infrastructure investment, negotiations, and collaboration required to turn a potential project into real jobs and economic growth.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, investor, real estate professional, or simply interested in why companies and people continue moving to Tennessee, this conversation offers an inside look at the strategy behind one of America's fastest-growing business environments.Learn More About Tennessee Economic & Community Development:Website: https://tnecd.comFollow Stuart McWhorter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-mcwhorterFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo

Can commoners work constructively with the state, and if so, how? Torange Khonsari, a British scholar of architecture and design activism for 20 years and now a principal at Public Works Group, shares insights on this topic from her new book, 'Commons and Public Partnership: Legitimising a Commons Sphere.' The commons offers a "culture of collaboration, co-governance, relational power, relational ethics, and care-based resource production and management," but the state is often indifferent or hostile to these capacities. Khonsari argues that the state needs to recognize the limits of its centralized, top-down notions of power, and support the commons as an arena of distributed, collective risk-taking with care. If properly designed, commons/public partnerships could provide "a kind of institutional fulcrum” for revamping relations among the economy, ecosystems, and society. For more on the commons, go to www.Bollier.org.

Today's guest is Claire Scobie, who's the author of the new book ‘Wild Hope; Stories of Leading and Living In Uncertain Times.' Now anyone who knows me knows that I'm generally a sceptic of hope and many of its connotations, especially in regards to the serious business of chasing political reform or addressing any and all of the many systemic and structural challenges we as a species and this planet faces, but I was convinced to pick Claire's book up as I knew former guest Reece Proudfoot was one of the stories highlighted. Anything involving the serious and grassroots derived work Reece is doing in the Southern Highlands I both wanted to read about but also appreciate how his work fits within a larger story of community activation and development - the place where real change occurs.Claire is an author and journalist and she works with organisations through her business Wordstruck to help them uncover and tell the stories that shape their work and the change they want to make in the world. Her work has been featured in publications like the Observer, the UK's Daily Telegraph and the Sydney Morning Herald, and this book is the result of her own journey of curiosity and discovery since her ecophany involving the unlikely moment she discovered a tiny marsupial found only on the islands of the Torres Strait was thought to have gone extinct, all while sitting on a plane in Hong Kong. Cracked open, Claire's world has been different ever since, and Wild Hope is that story.I found great joy and comfort in Claire's work and this conversation. Over the course of building Finding Nature the last two years I've had the extraordinary opportunity to meet and learn about literally thousands of projects and groups and activations occurring in every corner of our society. These may not be broad-scale in their impact, but they are what we have agency over and deliver essential ingredients for the human spirit - connection, nourishment, self efficacy and progress. In our communities - whether it's a bush regen group, a LGBTIQ poetry slam series, attending something like a writers or film festival - it is in these arenas we meet like-minded and like-hearted people. It's here we can feel safe and part of something bigger than ourselves, and where action becomes possible. Wild Hope tells this story and the stories of dozens of these types of communities from around the world. In this conversation Claire shares about this, her own journey of transformation and how through local connection, immersing in nature and learning about First Nations cultures and practices, she has learnt to walk a path filled with mystery, joy and love.Some extra reading relevant to this episode from our friends at Altiorem. Doughnut economics for regenerative business designInvesting to reconnect financial value with people, nature and the real economy: An iterative blueprint for capital markets actors, policymakers and regulators100 million farmers: Breakthrough models for financing a sustainability transitionCheck out Planet Protein and get 10% off when you sign up.Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Jackelyn Hwang is an expert on the social dynamics of cities. In one line of research, she combines AI and Google Street View to measure quality-of-life factors – such as trash, blight, new construction, and the pace of recovery from climate disasters – to analyze gentrification, racial equity, and overall resident well-being. Her work has shown, for instance, that predominantly Black neighborhoods are last and slowest to gentrify and that displaced Black residents often end up in worse neighborhoods. She recently worked with policymakers at the housing department of Oakland, California, on anti-displacement and anti-homelessness programs and is now working with policymakers across the Bay Area to strengthen neighborhoods. We are clearing a path to more stable communities for everyone, Hwang tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Jackelyn Hwang Learn more about Jackie's work on housing instability in Oakland Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Jackie Hwang, a professor of sociology at Stanford University. (00:02:53) Path into Urban Sociology How Hwang's experiences near Philadelphia shaped her interest in cities, inequality, and neighborhood change. (00:04:56) The 21st-Century American City How gentrification, immigration, crime, education, housing, and climate change are reshaping cities. (00:08:03) Defining Gentrification How sociologists understand gentrification as a class-based transformation of neighborhoods. (00:10:02) Studying Gentrification Why race, segregation, and neighborhood inequality complicate simple stories of urban renewal. (00:11:50) Displacement and Instability Why gentrification does not always increase moving rates, but still affects where people end up. (00:14:48) Policy and Anti-Displacement How Hwang's research informs local policy, housing strategy, and homelessness prevention. (00:18:10) Measuring Neighborhood Change How technology can help researchers study changing neighborhoods at scale. (00:18:55) Google Street View and Cities How Street View opened new ways to observe gentrification and neighborhood conditions. (00:20:36) Computer Vision for Urban Research How AI and computer vision are being used to analyze neighborhood conditions. (00:21:53) What Neighborhoods Reveal How visible signs like trash, blight, vacant lots, and construction signal neighborhood change. (00:23:10) Eye Tracking and Perception How researchers study what people notice in neighborhoods and how those cues affect stress. (00:24:09) Climate Change and Recovery How disasters can widen neighborhood inequality through uneven rebuilding and abandonment. (00:26:14) Neighborhoods and Wellbeing How better measurements of neighborhood conditions could guide interventions for safer, more stable communities. (00:28:00) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: affordable housing, neighborhood change, and better urban data. (00:29:32) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Vanessa Stokes - Economic and Community Development That LastsWe're joined by Vanessa Stokes—writer, community builder, and founder of The West Side Review. Through her work, Vanessa is telling the stories of Chicago's West Side with honesty, depth, and pride—shifting the narrative from what's often missing in mainstream coverage to what's actually alive, creative, and possible. Vanessa is also bringing that vision into the physical world with the upcoming Outwest Café and Art Gallery in Austin, a space designed to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection on the West Side.Whether through writing or building community spaces, Vanessa is creating platforms where people can see themselves, their neighborhoods, and their futures differently.Join us as we talk with Vanessa about storytelling, ownership of narrative, and what it means to invest in a community in a way that's both real and lasting.The Westside Reviewhttps://westsidereview.substack.com/

In this episode of The Remarkable Credit Union, I sit down with Cindy Shogre Raymer, VP and Director of Community Development at Greylock Federal Credit Union. We explore the crucial differences between credit unions that merely pay lip service to inclusion and those that genuinely embed inclusive practices throughout their organizations and communities. Cindy shares her extensive experience and insights from her four-decade career, emphasizing the importance of intentional program development, community input, and the need to address historical inequities, such as redlining. She highlights how Greylock's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEA) is transforming their approach to lending and community engagement. Tune in for actionable insights that can inspire meaningful change in your credit union's practices.

Building new housing is only part of the affordability challenge. Counties also need tools to preserve the affordable homes already in their communities.In Episode 7 of The Briefing Room's housing finance series, Dom Butchko and Terry Hickey are joined by Jonathan R. Butler, Director of the Prince George's County Department of Housing & Community Development, to explore preservation as a housing strategy.The conversation looks at where affordable properties are most at risk, how Right of First Refusal (ROFR) can help counties preserve existing units, and how Prince George's County puts that tool into practice. The episode also explores the partnerships and financing needed to make preservation deals work and what other counties can learn from the Prince George's approach.As Maryland works to expand its housing supply, preservation remains an important part of keeping existing homes affordable and preventing communities from losing ground.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sahra S. Halpern.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sahra S. Halpern.

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Saray Khumalo, an award-winning mountaineer, Guinness World Record holder, author, and accomplished speaker and expedition leader, Gugs Mhlungu speaks with award-winning mountaineer, Guinness World Record holder, author and expedition leader Saray Khumalo about her Sunday hikes, including recent hikes with children where she teaches them about conservation and the environment. They discuss her latest Kilimanjaro climb, the training required, the lessons each expedition brings, and how climbing has become a vehicle for her bigger purpose of supporting education and building libraries Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doug Breuer, Senior Director of Programs and Community Development at Meals on Wheels San Diego County, chats about how empowering seniors and veterans to live independently is both a moral imperative and a smart community investment. Breuer explores combating social isolation, the ROI of an “army of volunteers,” nutritious meal innovation and strategic partnerships that keep vulnerable residents safely at home. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

8/13/26, Co-Host -- Andy Bukowski. Exec Dir of Valley Community Development Corp Alex Breiteneicher: transforming the EconoLodge on Rt 9 in Hadley into affordable housing; the North Amherst affordable home ownership project – a promise fulfilled; permits granted for transforming 133 King Street in Northampton. Dir of the Early Childhood Dept of the Collaborative for Educational Services Dr Desiree Lalbeharie: the new $1.1million yearly grant for young children's mental health services here. Beit Ahavah Rabbi Riqi Kosovske, who has just returned from Israel, on progressive activism and anti-Netanyahu politics there and here. Northampton Jazz Festival Pres Ruth Griggs with jazz educator Ben Young on Jazz 101 – what you want to know and hear.

For today's episode, Edward Dodson examines the evolution in King's thinking on how to address the issue of extreme poverty and the major ideas and events that influenced his life and work.Mr. Dodson attended Shippensburg University and Temple University where he received an economics degree. Ed worked for Fannie Mae, a public-private partnership to help distribute home mortgage loans. During his time at Fannie Mae, Mr. Dodson held numerous management and analyst positions within the Housing & Community Development group, helping revitalize neighborhoods and local communities. This gives him an interesting perspective on land use and reform, and how it can reduce inequality. He also has extensive experience as a history lecturer at the Osher Life Long Learning Institute and the Learning is For Everyone program at Burlington County College. Edward has written many papers on history and the political economy and is the author of a three-volume book series titled The Discovery of First Principles.To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hgsss.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Gary Sherwin is the CEO of Newport Beach & Company, a DMO that features an organizational model that I've always believed to be the most elegant and effective out there. Indeed, we featured it prominently in our position paper, “A New Vision for Community Development.” Well, the innovation hasn't stopped there as Gary has recently helped develop a private-sector Tourism Improvement District in which the hotels contract directly with Newport Beach & Company with no municipal intermediary. It's probably not for everyone…but you owe yourself a listen. Plus, Gary discusses the past 20 years of Destination Branding since his book Destination Brand Science was released…and one of the most unusual Bonus Round Questions we've ever had. Join us.

Mark Ritter sits down with Eben Sheaffer on Credit Union Conversations, talking credit union lending. Eben shares his journey from Wall Street finance to CDFI leadership, explaining how working capital financing and adaptive reuse lending are reshaping underserved communities across the country. From a groundbreaking securitization in equipment financing to revitalizing Detroit through impact-driven loans, Eben reveals why credit unions hold a natural edge in accounts receivable financing for small businesses. A candid look at the K-shaped economy rounds out this insightful conversation.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why credit union lending gives depositories a natural edge in accounts receivable financing for small businesses.✅ How adaptive reuse lending is helping revitalize vacant buildings in Detroit while lowering carbon impact.✅ What the K-shaped economy means for community development and future loan demand.✅ Why working capital financing remains the biggest unmet need for small business borrowers.Subscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Eben Sheaffer shares his origin story and unexpected path into community development credit unions05:51 Consulting work today, including equipment financing and a first-of-its-kind securitization deal06:56 Adaptive reuse lending and revitalizing vacant Detroit neighborhoods through impact investment10:19 Navigating volatile interest rates, inflation swings, and the realities of the K-shaped economy13:03 Running a CDFI in New York City and competing with large banks down the street20:56 Best opportunities ahead in working capital financing for credit unions and CDFI lendersKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Send us Fan MailExplaining the New Housing Act with Mike Wallace and Jason JordanIn this episode, Lauren Lowery, Director, Housing and Community Development, National League of Cities, is in conversation with Mike Wallace, Legislative Director, Housing, Community and Economic Development, National League of Cities, and Jason Jordan, Public Affairs Director, American Planning Association, on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The first comprehensive housing package to pass Congress in decades passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to boost housing supply by improving existing programs, unlocking private capital, and reducing federal regulatory barriers.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by the three co-editors of the newest New Directions for Student Leadership issue: Dr. Kerry Priest, Professor and Director of Leadership Studies at the Staley School of Leadership at Kansas State University; returning guest Dr. Jason Headrick, Associate Professor of Leadership and Community Development at Texas Tech University; and Dr. Haley Traini, Associate Professor of Leadership Education at Oregon State University. Together they co-edited NDSL #188: Leadership Learning for Systems Thinking and Practice — the 20th episode in the TLE–NDSL partnership series. Kerry, Jason, and Haley trace the issue's origins from a 2023 keynote by Mary Uhl-Bien in Copenhagen to a call for submissions deliberately open to stories, case studies, and reflections. They walk through the three questions that structure the issue — how we develop systems capacities, how we teach them, and how we evaluate systems-level change — along with tools like Human Systems Dynamics and its "what, so what, now what" adaptive-action cycle. The conversation is full of classroom-ready metaphors, from tracing how ice gets made to why an iPhone is merely complicated while mayonnaise is truly complex. As Kerry reminds us, in systems work the goal isn't winning or losing — it's staying in the game.   Resources and works mentioned in this episode include: New Directions for Student Leadership, Issue #188: Leadership Learning for Systems Thinking and Practice Human Systems Dynamics Global, co-founded by Glenda Eoyang and Royce Holladay 21st International Studying Leadership Conference, Copenhagen Business School, December 2023 Complexity Leadership: Insights on Adaptability from Professor Mary Uhl-Bien Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Are you: - Interested in mission and wondering what it really means for you and your family, and if you have what it takes? - Curious to know how one may start and sustain a ministry in resource-limited settings in a foreign country from scratch with no money, no team, and no knowledge about far too many things? - Looking for practical tools and resources to prepare for mission? Through the years, God has overwhelmed the Samoutou family with His tremendous grace, provision, and protection. Joyce will be the first to tell you how many humble pies she has eaten and lessons she has learnt along the way - from practicing medicine in a way that her training had not prepared her for, being far away from family and the world she knew, running a charity, leading a team, handling tricky and scary situations, raising a family, and getting over herself. She has also picked up several practical tips and tools along the way that can be helpful to those considering or having already embarked on overseas missions. In this session, participants will, through the firsthand experience of a missionary-medic- homeschooling parent who co-founded an international ministry: - Learn what is involved in starting, fundraising, and running an international non-profit medical organization in resource-limited settings, the challenges as well as useful practical suggestions in overcoming them. - Be encouraged and empowered to embark and thrive on long-term missions as health professionals, spouses, and parents with ageing parents back home. - Have an opportunity to ask questions that they have always wanted to ask a missionary who is happy to share with humor, candor, and vulnerability.

On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are choosing to do their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 7. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what local restaurants that are participating in HRW are offering on their menus this year and what they're looking forward to sampling.Then, we learn about The Magnolia Fund, described as the "real estate investment fund for the rest of us." It takes small investments and groups them together to fund bigger projects as a way for neighbors to invest in their own communities.And superheroes can do more than save the day. They can also inspire a love of reading. We meet the Houston couple behind Adroit Comics, a family-owned comic book company using original stories to help students build literacy skills.Watch

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.    On today's episode, Ben Kinney speaks with Brian Etheridge, the new VP of Business and Community Development for Delta Dental of North Carolina, just days after stepping down from 20-plus years leading Leadership North Carolina. Brian shares his winding career journey from elementary school teacher to the helm of LNC, the Stanley Cup energy sweeping the Carolinas, and why oral health is a gateway to overall wellness. He and Ben also bond over Willie Nelson, vinyl records, and the magic of seeing live music at venues like Red Rocks. It's a conversation about leadership, reinvention, and what makes North Carolina great.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development was in Clare on Friday.    Fianna Fáil Minister Dara Calleary came to the county to see first-hand some of the projects supported by the Community Recognition Fund.    In last year's allocation, Bunratty Search and Rescue Service received €86,000 to fund the acquisition of a new lifeboat and the refurbishment of another.    The Minister also made stops in Lahinch and Corofin during his trip.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was in Bunratty where Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District, Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley, spoke of the impact the funding has had.  Photo (c) Clare FM

Guest BioRolando Campos is the founder of Chayote Lodge, a boutique retreat nestled in the mountain village of Llano Bonito de Naranjo, Costa Rica. With over 30 years of experience in the travel industry and a career that took him to more than 60 countries, Rolando combines a global perspective with deep local roots. He believes Costa Rica's true strength lies in its people, which is reflected in the authentic experiences offered at Chayote Lodge. Since opening in 2015, the lodge has become known for its intimate setting, scenic views of four volcanoes, and a focus on genuine connection with both nature and community.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Rolando Campos about his journey from working in the global travel business to founding Chayote Lodge in a remote Costa Rican mountain village. Rolando shares insights into the lodge's unique location, far from the typical tourist routes but still close to major attractions like Arenal Volcano and San Jose airport.Rolando discusses the inspiration behind the lodge's coffee-themed design and how his childhood experiences shaped his vision. He explains how Chayote Lodge emphasizes a home-like atmosphere, treating guests as lifelong friends, and highlights the importance of connecting visitors with local culture through activities such as coffee tours, cooking experiences, and nature walks. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of building a tourism business in a rural area and the meaningful role travel plays in supporting local communities.Throughout the discussion, Rolando stresses the value of appreciating Costa Rica's beauty through fresh eyes, a perspective he gained after spending a year as an exchange student in Missouri. He encourages travelers to explore beyond popular destinations and embrace the pura vida lifestyle that defines Costa Rican culture. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Guest support helps make the episode possible, but it does not determine who is featured. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates & special access to our guests.Are you a tourism expert with a story to share? Let's connect.

Last week, TRISO-X announced tentative plans to create some 1,140 new jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The company hopes to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in equipment to build a new fuel facility and R&D center at Horizon Center Industrial Park, according to the state's Department of Economic and Community Development .TRISO-X is unique in that it is the first company to receive a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build and operate a commercial-scale facility for producing high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel in the U.S. The company's parent, Maryland-based X-energy, is trying to make advanced small modular reactors, accelerate commercialization of advanced nuclear technologies and strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical nuclear fuel.Founded and based in Oak Ridge, TRISO-X broke ground in 2022 on what was, at the time, North America's first commercial advanced nuclear fuel facility.The company said it received an $11 million economic development grant from Tennessee. TRISO-X specified that the funding will support continued development of its current campus in Oak Ridge, as well as a potential second commercial fuel facility and a dedicated R&D center. If everything goes according to plan, TRISO-X expects to have three facilities designed to establish domestic, commercial-scale manufacturing and research capabilities for the company's proprietary tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel. TRISO particle fuel is considered the most robust nuclear fuel on the planet, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The first facility, known as the TX-1, is anticipated to be the first purpose-built commercial TRISO fuel fabrication facility in the U.S. TX-1 is currently under construction.TX-2 will be a second, larger fuel fabrication facility to significantly boost capacity, with enhanced automation and production efficiency based on TX-1 operational experience. This is where the more than 1,000 new jobs would come into play. Finally, TX-L will be a dedicated fuel fabrication laboratory facility focused on fuel innovation, testing and continuous improvement of the  manufacturing processes.When completed, the campus is expected to establish one of the world's largest commercial-scale nuclear fuel fabrication campuses, with the capacity to produce enough fuel to support 55 of X-energy's Xe-100 advanced small modular reactors. That represents nearly 4.5 gigawatts of new advanced nuclear power capacity, or enough to power 3.3 million U.S. households.NuclearEnergy, #AdvancedNuclear, #SMR, #TRISO, #TRISOFuel, #Manufacturing, #Energy, #NuclearFuel, #CleanEnergy, #OakRidge, #Tennessee, #AdvancedManufacturing, #SupplyChain, #Innovation, #MadeInAmerica

Grass Valley has been granted a total of $467,500 to directly assist first time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs. The money comes from the Home Investment Partnerships Program, part of California's Department of Housing and Community Development. Learn more by emailing Program Manager Shannon Sinclair at shannon.sinclair@mbakerintl.com.

Danny Twilley, Assistant Vice President- Economic & Community Development; West Virginia University with an update on the Ascend program WVU Student Government Association President Colin Street on his recent trip to Kenya and their leghislative priorities for the upcoming year. Tom Bloom on the East End Village project and Flock cameras 

The Downtown & Town Cove Resiliency Project is back - and this time we're talking public health. We're joined again by Elizabeth Jenkins from the Town's Planning & Community Development department and Nate Burgess and Dillon Sussman from Dodson & Flinker to hear what the Community Charrette revealed, and where the project goes from here.In this episode:What happened at the Charrette - walking tours, design workshops, and a kayak share ideaUrban heat islands: what they are and why Orleans needs to pay attentionHow shade trees can measurably improve downtown comfortWhy walkable, bikeable communities are a public health issue"Living Routes" and connecting downtown to the Cape Cod Rail TrailWhat's coming this fall from the project teamLearn more: Downtown & Town Cove Resiliency Project

  In 2006, Preservation Connecticut, then the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, realized that historic barns across the state were being demolished or allowed to fall down. What could be done to save them? Where were they? How many are there? How can we get people across the state to be interested in barns? All of this was unknown. My guest, Todd Levine, was hired to help answer those critical questions. Todd is currently the Environmental Review officer and Connecticut Freedom Trail Coordinator at the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office of the Dept. of Economic and Community Development.  He is an architectural historian and received his graduate degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. What did my guest discover about Connecticut's barns? Find more in this episode and by going to Preservation Connecticut's barns website at: preservationct.org/barnshttps://preservationct.org/barns   Hilltop Farm was built by Indian Motorcycle co-founder, George Hendee, starting in 1913, as a gentleman's retirement farm. Construction of Hendee's signature dairy barn was completed in 1914. The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH), a nonprofit, own 11 acres where the "Big White Barn", outbuildings and house sit.  The link to their website is here: fofah.org/ Our thanks to Preservation Connecticut for sponsoring this episode. preservationct.org/   ------------------------------------ Don't forget to subscribe to Connecticut Explored magazine today - our summer issue is a double-issue celebrating our nation's 250th birthday! And set up your monthly donation to Grating the Nutmeg at ctexplored.org This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at highwattagemedia.com/   Follow Grating the Nutmeg on Facebook and Instagram. Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!  

In this episode of Compliance 911, Dean Stockford and Len Suzio discuss the OCC's proposed Community Development benchmarks for CRA performance, focusing on why community development has historically been difficult for banks to measure and plan. Len explains how the proposed benchmarks are organized by activity type—CD lending, qualified investments, services, and combined lending/investment activity—as well as by performance rating, bank size, and annual measures such as Tier 1 capital, assets, and volunteer service hours. The episode highlights how these benchmarks may give community banks a clearer framework for setting CRA goals and evaluating satisfactory or outstanding community development performance. Listeners can also download GeoDataVision's special PDF recap containing all 67 proposed Community Development lending, investing, and service benchmarks from the GeoDataVision website. https://geodatavision.com/content/occ-proposed-elective-goals-for-cra-strategic-planning/ Brought to you by GeoDataVision and M&M Consulting

Talk to KimThis week Kim shares her conversation with LeEllen Smith. She shares her journey of founding OutsideIn, a social enterprise and recovery program in Troy, Tennessee. Discover how she turned community needs into empowering opportunities for women, creating a ripple effect of hope and transformation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage and Guest LeEllen Smith00:23 LeEllen's background and the founding of OutsideIn01:06 Community challenges and the motivation to create jobs02:13 The early days: making products from T-shirts06:33 Evolving product lines and social impact08:06 Redefining success and purpose in midlife10:32 The importance of community and support for women15:52 Transitioning to a recovery-focused organization19:37 The house as a recovery residence and community impact23:42 The women of OutsideIn and their growth stories33:11 Training women for leadership and new opportunities38:59 The community's acceptance and the power of kindness42:34 How to support OutsideIn and its mission45:10 Closing thoughts and gratitude for community supportLearn more at the link below:Website - https://outsideinworks.comSupport the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

Civil Rights: Do citizens have a constitutional right not to be unnecessarily tear gassed? - Argued: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:39:44 EDT

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In this episode, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer joins the podcast to discuss the city’s rapid growth, evolving demographics, and thriving business climate. Mayor Singer shares how Boca Raton is attracting families, entrepreneurs, and innovators while working to preserve the community’s unique character and quality of life. He reflects on his personal journey into public service, the importance of civic engagement, and why he remains optimistic about the future of Boca Raton—and the enduring promise of the American dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After wrapping our series on Maryland's energy future, The Briefing Room turns to another defining challenge for counties: housing.In Episode 1 of our new housing finance series, Dom Butchko is joined by Terry Hickey, Baltimore County's Director of Housing & Community Development, to unpack the financial realities behind housing development. The conversation explores how affordable housing deals are assembled and how public programs, private capital, construction costs, regulatory requirements, and community considerations all shape whether a project can move forward.Together, they examine where Maryland's housing finance system is working, where gaps often emerge, and how broader structural pressures are making it harder to meet the state's housing needs. The episode lays the groundwork for a deeper series on what it takes to finance housing in today's market, and what local governments need to make more projects possible.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant at Integrity Environmental, about growing a business, using AI thoughtfully in environmental work, and how hiring is changing in an AI-driven world. They also dive into the complex energy and infrastructure challenges facing western Alaska, along with the memorable field experiences that come with working in some of the country's most remote landscapes.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Shannon Oelkers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-oelkers/Guest Bio:Shannon Oelkers is the owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental. Shannon previously worked at the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in the Contaminated Sites and Terminal / Tank Farms division, focusing on industrial environmental compliance. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and a master's degree in Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has more than a decade of experience inspecting and auditing bulk fuel tank farm operations. Shannon is also an MBA Instructor at Alaska Pacific University. Shannon is well-versed in the unique challenges of completing oil and gas related projects in Alaska.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Jason Headrick, Associate Professor of Leadership and Community Development at Texas Tech University. Jason's work sits at the intersection of leadership education, rural community development, and inclusive leadership practices. He also serves as director of the Civic Leadership Academy at Texas Tech's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources — a yearlong program that helps students develop civic leadership principles. The conversation explores how leadership educators can move students from the classroom into genuine community engagement — and why that shift matters. Jason shares how his own roots as a first-generation college student from Kentucky, deeply involved in 4-H, shaped his understanding of leadership as something lived in community. He discusses community-engaged learning as a pedagogical approach that centers community partners in the learning process, and walks through concrete examples from his Civic Leadership course, including an interdisciplinary asset-mapping project spanning multiple departments and multiple semesters. Dan and Lauren reflect alongside Jason on their own teaching experiences with civic engagement, stakeholder analysis, and helping students see their capacity to lead and make change — now, not later.   Resources and works mentioned in this episode include: ----more---- Matkin, G. S., Headrick, J., & Sunderman, H. M. (Eds.). (2023). Developing Human Potential: A Personal Approach to Leadership. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communication, University of Nebraska–Lincoln. (Free OER — includes a civic leadership chapter focused on developing a personal leadership philosophy) Komives, S. R., Lucas, N., & McMahon, T. R. (2013). Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass. — referenced in connection with the Passion Project Headlines activity and Strategies for Change chapter New Directions for Student Leadership, Issue #188 — co-edited by Jason Headrick; recently published Deep Roots Podcast — Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University; Jason was featured as a guest Association of Leadership Educators 2026 Conference – Philadelphia — referenced by Dan and Jason; registration open

New data from King County shows putting people in housing without preconditions like drug treatment has had some significant benefits. The report comes from the King County Department of Community and Human Services and shows a decrease in jail bookings among those in permanent supportive housing programs between 2021-2025. Seattle has been a national leader in using such “Housing First” initiatives. But funding for those programs is at risk, to the tune of $26 million – that’s after the Trump administration released a new rule earlier this month, requiring providers to move away from Housing First programs in order to qualify for HUD grants next year.What more does this data analysis show? And what's lost if federal funding goes away? GuestJelani Jackson, acting director for the Housing & Community Development division within the King County Department of Community and Human ServicesThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE)Episode SummaryMost nonprofits treat leadership change as an emergency to survive rather than a future to plan for — and the cost of that blind spot is mounting. In this episode, Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE (ret), CEO of Third Sector Company and founder of the Interim Executives Academy, names the “perfect storm” that has left the sector unprepared: taboo conversations about people, resource development defined only as money, a scarcity mindset that turns pipelines into pipe dreams, an unmanaged generational shift, and boards and staff running on separate tracks. Drawing on a career that began at United Way and 25 years building the field of interim leadership, Wilcox reframes succession planning as the stewardship of a purpose rather than the replacement of a person, and makes the case for the professionally trained interim executive as a catalyst — not a stopgap — for organizations bridging their proudest past and their hoped-for future. Listeners will come away with a practical, five-part view of what real succession planning requires, a sharper sense of when an interim is the right call, and a renewed conviction that the sector's most valuable asset has always been its people.About JeffreyJeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE (ret), is CEO of Third Sector Company and founder of its Interim Executives Academy and Interim Development Directors BootCamp, and a nationally recognized pioneer in leadership succession solutions for community-impact organizations. An author, columnist, and popular speaker, he advises nonprofits, trade and professional associations, and congregations on succession planning, talent development and retention, and strategic interim executive solutions. His early career was spent at United Way, including as Senior Vice President of Community Development for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, where he watched countless organizations treat leadership change as a surprise, a project, and an interruption — an experience that became the impetus for the firm he founded in 2002. Since then, Third Sector Company has served more than 900 organizations across the West Coast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Western Canada, and was named a “Top 10” Interim Executive Services firm by Manage HR Magazine in 2023 and 2024; its Academy is the oldest and longest-running certificate program of its kind in the U.S. and Canada. The former nonprofit columnist for the Long Beach Business Journal, Wilcox authored The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade in 2010 and remains a tireless advocate for returning nonprofit leadership to its cause-based, movement-focused, activist-driven roots.ResourcesJeffrey R. Wilcox on LinkedInThird Sector Company — thirdsectorcompany.comInterim Executives Academy — interimexecutivesacademy.comBrains on Fire: Igniting Powerful, Sustainable, Word of Mouth Movements by Robbin Phillips, Greg Cordell, Geno Church, and Spike Jones (Wiley, 2010) — Jeffrey's book recommendationFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership — and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire — ArmstrongMcGuire.com

Farmers markets serve many purposes to communities, people in need, farmers and the overall economy.Farms large and small are an important part of Ohio's economy. One place where some farmers promote their business and sell their products are local community farmers markets.Christie Welch, program specialist for direct agricultural marketing at Ohio State, will discuss the economics of farmers markets.Worthington Farmers Market director will discuss running and organizing a large-scale farmers market, and they will also bring along one vendor for the farmers perspective.Hope Thru Housing Mobile Farmers Market will discuss how they bring farmers markets to low-income areas that may lack fresh food to provide fresh and affordable produce.Guests:Christie Welch, program specialist, direct agricultural marketing, Ohio State UniversityChelsea Kayse, manager of the Worthington Farmers MarketJason Wish, owner of Wishwell FarmsSam Alexander, healthy eating and living program coordinator at Church and Community Development for All People

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: This episode explores the critical support systems for families of fallen first responders, highlighting the work of the 100 Club in Illinois. Caitlyn Brennan and Meg Krase share insights into immediate response, long-term support, and the importance of mental health and community engagement in the context of public safety tragedies.Caitlyn's BIO: Caitlyn Brennan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the 100 Club of Illinois, where she has dedicated her career to championing public servants and fostering resilient communities. With more than two decades of experience in Critical Incident Management and Community Development, Caitlyn has spent the past 13 years deeply focused on the unique challenges facing Illinois' first responder community through her leadership at the 100 Club.In her role as CEO, Caitlyn acts as a primary liaison and triage point during critical incidents affecting first responders across the State of Illinois. She works in close collaboration with statewide agencies, unions, policymakers, and mental health professionals to ensure that timely and culturally competent support services are available to those on the front lines. A passionate advocate for first responder wellness, Caitlyn is especially committed to expanding access to high-quality, trauma-informed resources that support long-term mental health and organizational resiliency.Meg's BIO: Meg Krase is the Chief Program Officer for the 100 Club of Illinois and serves as the Clinical Director of the organization's Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Meg has dedicated her career to supporting the first responder community through trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and wellness programming.Her professional background includes clinical roles with the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office, the McHenry County Child Advocacy Center, and the Carpentersville Police Department. Meg holds certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), an EMDR-trained clinician, and a Comprehensive Critical Incident Stress Management (CCISM) practitioner. She is a passionate advocate for the mental health and well-being of those who serve and protect, as well as their families.100 Club of IllinoisSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.