Podcasts about community first village

Join us as visionary leader Alan Graham shares his extraordinary journey from the bustling world of real estate to founding Community First Village, a beacon of hope for the homeless in Austin, Texas. Alan's inspiring pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago has imparted profound insights into the universal quest for purpose and reconciliation. Together, we unravel the dynamic between humility in faith and the enriching embrace of diverse belief systems, while maintaining a heartfelt conviction in Jesus as the way, truth, and life. Alan's reflections encourage a transformative view on faith and leadership, challenging traditional paradigms.Discover the power of attractional leadership through the humble example set by Jesus Christ, who reached out to the marginalized with compassion and grace. We examine the stark contrast between Western ideals of success and the selfless leadership that Jesus exemplified, prompting a re-evaluation of the American church's growth models. Our conversation highlights the profound impact of liturgy and historical traditions in preserving the essence of faith, offering valuable lessons for leadership within both sacred and secular realms.Explore how Community First Village is redefining what it means to be a family, as it fosters community among those who have experienced chronic homelessness. With an eye on societal shifts and the role of communal support post-World War II, we express hope for a renewed sense of interconnectedness among newer generations. By sharing stories of vulnerability and genuine spiritual connections, we emphasize the liberating power of inclusive faith. Walk with us as we journey through these transformative themes, bringing Alan's groundbreaking vision to listeners far and wide.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube!

Host: Philip Lindholm Guest: Senator Steve O'Ban Join us as we explore the homeless crisis, exploring the problem and discussing solutions. This show is for the game changers, the world shapers, the inquisitive, and the ambitious who believe in Thomas Jeffersons great saying that, “an informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” So whether you're tuning in during your commute, at the gym, or relaxing at home, join us on this exciting journey and let's dive into this episode of, The Informed Citizen.   Discussion Topics Topic 1: Who is Steve O'ban? From paper boy to seasoned senior lawyer skilled in Governmental and Legislative Affairs. Steve has over twenty-five years in private practice, seven years in state government, and five years as senior counsel for the executive at the county level. Steve has served as chair and ranking on health care, human services and other legislative committees and is now tackling one of the biggest problem of our time, the homeless epidemic.   Topic 2: Why is the situation so dire?   The reason most people are on the street is the profound failure of family. From aging out of foster care to general lack of support. Most of our current solutions are so one dimensional. They may address one aspect of the problem, but fail to attack the others head on. Safe housing is crucial, but so is mental wellness, relationship building, and working together to build hope for a brighter future.     Topic 3: Compassion for our neighbors. This is a community crisis, and our solutions must be humanity centered. These are real people, with real lives. We all deserve to live in a community that is built on trust and  Community First Village provides just that. It offers solutions to the many problems this crisis raises, and is truly a light in which the hope for a brighter future can be seen.   Closing Thoughts: We hope this discussion about the homeless pandemic raised some eyebrows and sparked some conversations. But remember, the conversation doesn't stop here. We love hearing from you, our listeners, so be sure to reach out. Until next time, stay curious, stay informed, and keep exploring new ideas. We'll be back soon with another exciting episode of The Informed Citizen.   Call to Action: If you found value in today's episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. Also, don't forget to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from the insights and discussions we've had today.   Connect with ushttps://theinformedcitizen.com https://www.instagram.com/informedcitizenpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556601982196   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdscEVf-gjkiNh9YK-0yYiTZN7usLZ4CR https://www.tiktok.com/@theinformedcitizen Credits • Produced in partnership with https://terrywisere.com • Music: Sound and Vision, “This Party Bussin” • Editing & Post-Production: Tony Wise at https://www.wisevideography.com The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Informed Citizen, its affiliates, or sponsors. The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.

In this episode, Dr. Nick Christian sits down with host, Zach, for a second time and talks about his experiences making music and touring with a country music band and how music fits into his life as an addiction medicine provider. He talks about moving to Austin, Texas, for his residency, where he knew he would be surrounded by other musicians. There, he connected with a band called Fertility House and released an album, Dust. Dr. Christian discusses his involvement with Humans of ATX, promoting humanism through patient encounters using art, and his thoughts on that experience through the lens of being a practitioner. He shares about Community First Village, where he previously lived and helped start a music collective, and how meaningful it is to connect with others through music. He believes that “art allows us to transcend the suffering of human experience” and is therapeutic for both the individual and the relationship that is built through creating art together.    Dr. Christian shares his thoughts on the importance of self-care and what that means for him. He talks about Health as a Human Right and his belief that addiction is currently the greatest threat to human health in the US. Reflecting back, Dr. Christian offers advice to his younger self and others upcoming in the medical community. Finally, Dr. Christian talks about R2R Productions, his new podcast venture with co-host Brandon Sands, and their first series, Sonic Buzz, in which they use a particular song to guide each episode's discussion about substance use and addiction. Dr. Nicholaus “Nick” Christian is board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine and serves as a Staff Clinician with the Office of the Clinical Director, NIDA IRP. He received his medical degree and Master of Business Administration from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed residency training at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as chief resident. He subsequently completed his addiction medicine fellowship at the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine as well as postdoctoral research training through the Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development program. Nick brings extensive experience providing inpatient and outpatient addiction care and conducting community-based participatory research with people with addiction who have experienced homelessness. His research interests include engaging marginalized populations in scientific research and improving care for people living with addiction.   Links: Sonic Buzz by R2R Productions Dust, album by Fertility House Community First! Village - Mobile Loaves & Fishes (mlf.org) Pure Goodness Music Collective, Vol. 1 Health as a Human Right: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians | Annals of Internal Medicine (acpjournals.org)   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information.   The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.

In far east Austin, Community First! Village continues to expand the footprint of its tiny home community for people exiting chronic homelessness. This week, Olivia takes a tour of the neighborhood and talks with Alan Graham, CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, about the community's mission to create rooted connections in addition to housing. Later in the episode, Community Impact's Austin City Hall reporter Ben Thompson joins to discuss the results of the city's recent runoff elections and what Austinites can expect from their new leaders. The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. ***PATRON PROGRAM SIGN-UP: www.communityimpact.com/patron

Alan Graham is approaching homelessness differently.In this episode, Bob Dalton interviews Alan on his initiative, Community First Village, a nonprofit that is not just providing homes for people transitioning out of homelessness and poverty, but is cultivating community.Located in Austin TX, Community First Village has a 51-acre master-planned development that provides affordable and permanent housing, an entrepreneurial program, a recreational center, and a community garden. Their goal is to expand to over 500 homes on the property and help people thrive long term.Learn more by visiting: www.mlf.org

For two years, no one in Community First! Village knew or saw much of our neighbor Blair due to a health condition that left him believing he needed to stay in his home. Now, after living in the Village for more than four years, going a day without seeing him out and about in the community is quite unusual. As the unofficial "mayor" of Community First! Village, Blair finds purpose encouraging his neighbors to start a new beginning in the Village—a place where they will be fully and wholly known and fully and wholly loved by their community, all judgement aside. Today, after facing his fear of coming outside his home, Blair exudes a palpable excitement for life while fulfilling what he believes is God's purpose for him of being a good friend and neighbor to everyone he encounters.

Join Lee and Glenn for a chat with an Austin treasure, Alan Graham, founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Community First! Village.  Hear from Alan the transition from big time real estate developer to first feeding the homeless through Mobile Loaves and Fishes now housing our homeless neighbors at Community First! Village with big expansion plans currently in the works to more than double the community's current capacity.   Be sure and check out all the great things Alan and his team continues to do and support his mission as able.  https://mlf.org/

Did you know that there's a 51-acre planned development in northeast Austin, TX,  that provides affordable, permanent housing, an organic garden, microenterprise opportunities, and a supportive community for people coming out of chronic homelessness? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Alan Graham, founder, President and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and “lead visionary” behind MLF's Community First! Village. Graham discusses his perspective on the cause of homelessness, and the solutions, starting with food and family.  Community First! Village offers a national model for preventing homelessness with dignity.Related website:  https://mlf.org/

For Alan Graham, it is all about his relationships—with God, his family, staff members and certainly the homeless men and women he's been engaging on the streets of Austin for more than two decades. Alan is the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), a social outreach ministry that provides food and clothing, cultivates community, and promotes dignity to homeless men and women in need. They also run Community First Village, a 51-acre master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for the disabled, and chronically homeless in Central Texas. You are going to absolutely be moved and inspired. Enjoy. Learn more at: https://mlf.org/ Follow at @mobileloaves ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.com/findingfamily Thanks to our sponsor: https://www.withlome.com/findingfamily Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfamilypodcast.com Follow Julie on Instagram HERE and Chris HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/finding-family/message

Alan Graham is the Founder of Community First Village, an innovative community that houses the homeless and integrates them into a vibrant community. It's a model that takes care of both the material and emotional needs of the downtrodden, and one which is replicable throughout the country. Community First: https://mlf.org/community-first/

Henry Valles is a licensed NAR GREEN Certified REALTOR®, Top Producer, and Diamond Club Member with Realty Austin. He is also a Founding Board Member of the US Hemp Building Association and former President, VP and Co-Founder of the Texas Hemp Industries Association. In 2017, he spearheaded Austin's first hempcrete home in Community First Village, a community for the chronically homeless. Henry has delivered presentations on developing community through hemp building at multiple conferences, such as the International Hemp Building Symposium, SingularityU, EarthX and to the University of Texas School of Architecture's Materials Lab.  Henry will be launching his hemp building development and consultancy company Hemp Building Ventures in 2021 with the goal of bringing hemp-based building materials to mainstream real estate markets and connecting individuals and companies to the resources they need to make hemp building projects successful. In his work with Realty Austin as a real estate expert, Henry has defined a focus on green realty and is connecting his real estate practice with the values of hemp building. Inspired to bring more sustainable and non-toxic solutions to the real estate and building industries especially in Texas, Henry continues to educate his community and champion the use of hemp-based building materials through his real estate and hemp building consulting practices. #BuildWithTexasHemp​Visit Hemp Building Ventures.

In this special Best Of Shared Space Season 2! We talk with architects, psychologist, designers, activists, writers, urban planners – a host of amazing community changemakers on season two and we weave all of those together for you all. We start with a basic understanding of what is loneliness, social health, and social capital and why is it so important? Then we dive into office spaces, public places, housing, and more – exploring examples from across the globe as to what types of design strategies and approaches foster health, happiness, social connection and combat loneliness. Interviews Dr. Mario Luis Small, sociologist, endowed professor at Harvard University, and Panama native - shares his studies on social networks, and starts by defining a key component of our social health – social capital, and why it is critical for so many of the other social determinants we think of from transportation, education and habit formation. Nigel Oseland, author and environmental psychologist – shares findings from his recent book Beyond The Workplace Zoo: Humanizing the Office. He specializes in workplace design for human connection, and I was honored to be his first interview for his new book. Emily Anthes, New York Times reporter and author shares findings from her book – The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness. Mitchell Reardon, urban planner with Happy Cities – talks about what it means to create truly accessible spaces for everyone, where everyone feels welcome. He shares fascinating research findings around Streets for People, a study they did in Canada at the beginning of the Pandemic. Katie Swenson, design activist and author of MASS Design Group just published two books – Design with Love: At Home in America about her time with Enterprise Communities, and In Bohemia about her personal journey. She discussed how architecture needs to rethink and evaluate the success of spaces and the importance of dignity in design as a fundamental need. Shelby Blessing, Architect and Activist in Austin Texas shares her experiences working with the Community First Village in Austin – designed specifically for community building and connection for formerly homeless individuals. June Grant, Okland based activist and architect shares her experiences working with AARP – the largest non-profit dedicated to older adults to create a guidebook for Accessory Dwelling Units – as a method for maintaining community fabric and fostering social connection in communities. Andrew Howard, urban planner with Team Better Block and WGI talks about what is really important about not only the product but the process of community design. Judy Sullivan and Meg Moschetto from the Cochrane Heights Neighborhood Association in Dallas, Texas share their perspective of citizen activists that transformed a rundown empty space into a vibrant public community space. They share what it took to get it done and what it changed for their neighborhood community. ... About the Host: Erin is an architect and design researcher bridging the gap between research and practice with a focus on design for health. Website: www.erinpeavey.com Twitter: @erin_peavey Instagram: @design.for.health --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erinpeavey/message

In our Deep Dive: As it mulls its move into the future, Facebook has recently made strange bedfellows with religious organizations to help them create community in the virtual world… is this a well-timed altruistic move into the future of faith, or an opportunistic economic and mindshare land grab?    And in Courage or Cringe: Biden & Afghanistan, Bar Rescue in the Doghouse, and Chris Cuomo confesses.    Is our Commander-in-Chief's confident affirmation of the wisdom of his strategy in Afghanistan evidence of a principled long-term vision, OR is it a PR stratagem being deployed to spin an international debacle?  Did a popular reality-TV host exaggerate to make an important point about the long-term effects of welfare, OR was his comment a thinly veiled attack on vulnerable Americans at a difficult time in our collective history?  And finally, did CNN's leading man come clean about the drama surrounding his disgraced brother and former Governor of NY, OR was his admission a self-centered screed out of touch with the real issues at play?  Support This Show!  http://www.patreon.com/TheDiversityRemix (www.Patreon.com/TheDiversityRemix)  LINKS:  Facebook's Next Target: The Religious Experience  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html)  Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind' Afghanistan decision  https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-afghanistan-taliban-5abab9d1a552dc93b10a76973a8b3d25 (https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-afghanistan-taliban-5abab9d1a552dc93b10a76973a8b3d25) Jon Taffer Compares Employees To Dogs  https://www.mashed.com/487239/the-shocking-reason-jon-taffer-compared-employees-to-dogs/ (https://www.mashed.com/487239/the-shocking-reason-jon-taffer-compared-employees-to-dogs/) Chris Cuomo addresses the resignation of his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo  https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/08/17/chris-cuomo-gov-andrew-cuomo-resignation-cpt-sot-vpx.cnn (https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/08/17/chris-cuomo-gov-andrew-cuomo-resignation-cpt-sot-vpx.cnn)  https://thehill.com/homenews/media/568129-chris-cuomo-addresses-brother-andrew-cuomo-i-tried-to-do-the-right-thing (https://thehill.com/homenews/media/568129-chris-cuomo-addresses-brother-andrew-cuomo-i-tried-to-do-the-right-thing) Additional LINKS we discussed on the Show:  https://mlf.org/community-first/ (Community First Village)  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Hw929tMP1WxCeq42KLqeq?si=31429df100cd46ca (TDR Episode 35 – Homelessness – Remote from Austin)   Support This Show!  http://www.patreon.com/TheDiversityRemix (www.Patreon.com/TheDiversityRemix)  Support this podcast

Death Of A Dream are one of those bands that can be considered the "glue" that helps hold this metal scene together here in Austin, Tx.  The guys have been around the local metal scene for decades.  As a band though, they have been jamming since 2015.  If you have ever been to a metal show here, you have probably bumped into one or all of the members.With only one EP to their name, they took the time during COVID to really have a strong comeback.  With the release of the second EP "SENTENCED TO SUFFERING" finally hitting the airwaves and earholes, their EP release during Dime Fest 2021 will be without a doubt, a banger.  They also have a music video to go along with the release.This episode is full of good memoires.  From the way back days of The Back Room, to the old stomping grounds at Dirty Dog Bar, these guys have been doing the damn thing for some time now.  Shaun shares an epic line cut story, as does Ryan.  They guys also share their experience from when they went to the Community First Village, a 51-acre master planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.Todays featured track is "Moving Targets" 

Community is critical to human nature. Most of us don't even interact with our neighbors anymore because of all our riches. What more the homeless population. Not all panhandlers are pillagers and plunderers. Most of them just want a community, and that is what Alan Graham did. Alan is the founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, an organization that supports and is of service to the homeless. Scott Carson brings Alan to discuss what his company is all about. Learn what the Community First Village is about and how easy it is to be a part of. Find out how Alan is planning on building his community for the future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Wendy leads real estate teams in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas, as well as Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Since 2009, she and her team have helped 1600 families totaling more than half a billion in homes sold.   In addition to her real estate business, Wendy is the co-host of the popular Empire Building podcast and a sought-after real estate speaker. She is passionate about seeing women succeed in business and helping everyone grow their wealth. She has a goal to help her clients become millionaires and co-founded www.amplifyevent.com.    A community activist and philanthropist, Wendy is chairman of the board of KW Kids Can, a non-profit that helps young adults think bigger and find their mission. She and her husband have helped raise more than $1 Million for children with cancer.  She is also involved with fundraising for Community First Village, a master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and community for the chronically homeless in Central Texas.   She is married to New York Times best-selling author and Keller Williams Vice President of Learning, Jay Papasan, and they are the proud parents of Gus and Veronica and a dog named Taco.     In this episode, Karen and Wendy discuss Wendy’s Heroine’s Journey: Wendy’s Call to Adventure Ordinary Live-Comfort Zone You can begin your journey at any age, you are never too old to embrace your full potential.  Transformational Leaps Every journey begins with one step, even just a baby step. You don’t need to have a huge thought to grow something big.  Embrace Full Life The purpose of business is to fund your life, not to work 24/7. Return with Treasures Succeed through others. When you fire yourself from positions, you give opportunities to others to succeed (and do it better than you would do it).  How does Wendy FLIP TIME to LOVE LIFE?     "There is no end to becoming your best self and living your best life."- Wendy Papasan     Connect with Wendy Papasan:  Website: papasanproperties.com Show: go.kw.com/empire-building LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/papasan Instagram: instagram.com/wendypapasan Amplify Movement: amplifyevent.com About the Podcast  Join host Karen Briscoe for Flip Time Friday each first Friday to learn how you can love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams. Tune in to hear Heroine’s and Hero’s Journeys that will inspire you on your Call to Adventure. Karen shares the transformational leaps and treasures along with her Call to Adventure from her book Flip Time / Love Life - A Heroine’s Journey:  A 5 Minute Success Story.       Here’s to your Call to Adventure!      Connect with Karen Briscoe:  Facebook: Flip Time / Love Life Instagram: 5 Minute Success Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess  Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com  Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com    Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast    Learn more about Karen’s books:  Flip Time / Love Life ~ Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Commit to Get Leads Success in 5 Minutes a Day - 66 Day Challenge   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"    Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

This is a story of impact. Alan Graham is a man with a vision and the determination and faith to make that vision a reality.For Alan Graham, it is all about his relationships—with God, his family, staff members and certainly the homeless men and women he's been engaging on the streets of Austin for more than two decades.Alan is the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), a social outreach ministry that provides food and clothing, cultivates community and promotes dignity to homeless men and women in need. He is also the lead visionary behind MLF's Community First! Village—a master planned development in northeast Austin that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. Community First! Village is the home to over 500 tiny homes, RV's and other structures with plans to grow that by more than 1,400 additional structures. To learn more about about Alan and Community First! Village visit: https://mlf.org/ Visit Operation Tiny Home at https://www.operationtinyhome.org/A special thank you to Rodello's Machine for our theme song "The World Inside." Visit them at https://rodellosmachine.com/

Alan Graham, Visionary, Founder, and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Community First! Village, discusses with Larry why and how people fall into homelessness; how the community lives together with respect and dignity; the micro-enterprises which many in Community First! operate (artisans, blacksmiths, and more); Genesis Garden, where they raise organic vegetables, fruits and nuts, chickens, goats and bees; and Alan’s exciting vision for adding new phases and new housing for the homeless.

In Today's “Deep Dive”:    Homelessness has now truly become a “2nd pandemic” in the US with encampments in cities all over the country making the challenges of this issue visible to the entire world. Have we reached a point of no return?    And in “Courage or Cringe”:    Tulsi Gabbard weighs in on race, Transgender sports decisions & Manhattan decriminalizes prostitution.    Is it true that racialization of culture is impacting the way we look at one another, or this insensitive naivety from those directly impacted?   Are we making progress on addressing transgender issues and policy or are the players involved simply passing the buck on a difficult issue?  Does decriminalization reduce negative impact and consequences on vulnerable people, or does it inadvertently support the very problems it's meant to address.    Deep Dive:  The Nation's Homelessness Pandemic  Nationwide:  https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/25/politics/homelessness-covid-relief-aid/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/25/politics/homelessness-covid-relief-aid/index.html)  In Los Angeles:  https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-26/judge-carter-1-billion-escrow-homelessness (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-26/judge-carter-1-billion-escrow-homelessness)  https://nypost.com/2021/04/25/las-homeless-reportedly-booted-from-encampment-before-oscars/ (https://nypost.com/2021/04/25/las-homeless-reportedly-booted-from-encampment-before-oscars/)    Courage or Cringe:    Tulsi Gabbard tells everyone to stop “Racializing everything”  https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-urges-americans-stop-racialization-everyone-everything-1586293 (https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-urges-americans-stop-racialization-everyone-everything-1586293)    Federal Judge Dismisses Transgender Case  https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/judge-tosses-suit-sought-block-transgender-athletes-rcna758 (https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/judge-tosses-suit-sought-block-transgender-athletes-rcna758)    Manhattan no longer prosecutes prostitution   https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/nyregion/manhattan-to-stop-prosecuting-prostitution.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/nyregion/manhattan-to-stop-prosecuting-prostitution.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage)    Special Thanks to the folks in Austin who made this episode happen!  Sean Sciavolin   http://www.eccefilms.com/ (http://www.eccefilms.com/)  Alan Graham and Community First Village  https://mlf.org/community-first/ (https://mlf.org/community-first/)  John Papola & Emergent Order  https://eo.foundation/ (https://eo.foundation/)   Our Austin producer Nick Chamberlain  http://www.nccaudio.com/ (www.Nccaudio.com)  Support this podcast

Alan Graham has been serving the homeless for 23 years through his non profit organization, Mobile Loaves and Fishes.  While many Austinites are wondering how to help with this community issue, Alan knows what works.  Listen in as Alan shares his incredible vision and deep understanding of this issue and how the community can help in big ways! https://mlf.org/ways-to-give/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Layton Blaylock is an award-winning filmmaker, director, cinematographer, and producer who has worked across a wide spectrum of the film industry including feature films, network television, commercials, and documentaries. Blaylock has made two feature documentaries focusing on unique programs for helping the homeless. Layton's most recent documentary, Community First, A Home for the Homeless, had its world premiere at SXSW in 2019 and will be making its PBS broadcast debut in February 2021. Layton lives in Austin, TX and is a graduate of the University of Texas. More about Community First Village can be found here: https://mlf.org/community-first/ More about Art From the Streets can be found here: https://artfromthestreets.org/ ...and here is Layton's film about it, by the same name: https://www.artfromthestreets-themovie.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprilklingmeyer/support

Jessica Mitchell joins The Recovery Crew! Dr. Bob is joined by co-host Greg McNelis as Jessica shares her story, and the mission of Community First Village!

Alan Graham is the founder and CEO of Community First! Village.  During our conversation, Alan talks about how more than one hundred once chronically-homeless individuals now live at Community First!, the methods and principles of the village, and its plans for growth into the future.

Today on The Real Estate Raw Show: Wendy Papasan leads real estate teams in Austin, Houston, and Dallas Texas as well as Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Since 2009, she and her team have sold more than 1250 homes totaling more than $475 Million. In addition to her real estate business, Wendy is the co-host of the popular Empire Builder podcast and is a sought-after real estate speaker and coach. She is passionate about seeing women succeed in business and helping everyone grow their wealth. She has a goal to help her clients become millionaires and co-founded www.amplifyevent.com. A community activist and philanthropist, Wendy is chairman of the board of KW Kids Can, a non-profit that helps young adults think bigger and find their mission. She and her husband have helped raise more than $1 Million for children with cancer. She is also involved with fundraising for Community First Village, a master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and community for the chronically homeless in Central Texas. She is married to New York Times best-selling author and Keller Williams Vice President of Learning, Jay Papasan, and they are the proud parents of Gus and Veronica and a dog named Taco. Courtesy and credit: https://papasanproperties.com/meet-the-team/ Buy the Books: "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" : https://amzn.to/30AKDEk "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" : https://amzn.to/2Szx3fY "The One Thing" : https://amzn.to/3nlYOa5 "Shift: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times" : https://amzn.to/3nq6fNq About Joe: Mr. Mendoza has a long track record of success. 100's of millions of dollars of real estate transactions. Hundreds of people mentored, coached, and trained. He's been on television, radio, and multiple publications. Are you looking for a trusted advisor in real estate? Perhaps help to get to the next level in business or life? Joe is the MAN! Looking for a new broker, real estate company, brokerage? Join me and EXP Realty now! We are in ALL 50 states, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom (UK) http://becomearepro.com/ Add "Joe Mendoza" is my sponsor. Buying, selling, or investing? https://www.homesnap.com/joe-mendoza Find the deals! http://findhiddendeals.com/ Having trouble with your real estate calculations? http://bestdarncalculator.com/ Need an app while looking for deals: http://letsdrivefordollars.com/ Who can help you answer phones while you're on the job? http://myvahack.com/ Ready to make some calls to leads? (Caution: Use your discretion and be aware of local and federal laws) http://ineedphonenumbers.com/ Keep watching, subscribe, or reach out to Mr. Mendoza today for a private consultation, training, or speaking engagements. Joe Mendoza - California Broker DRE #01234540 Top Real Estate Pro, Coach, Investor, and Speaker 100 E. San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400 San Marcos, CA 92069 Office (877) 794-5227 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therealestaterawshow/support

Cast:Announcer/Game Master: Liz MorrisHost: Stephanie ChiarelloComedians: Aaron Salinas, Amy LowreySpecial Guest: Chairman Chris TurnerSound Engineer: Myrriah GossettWriters:Amy K.Carson Q.Jason L.Intern:Brahvan RanganathanReal Sponsor:Anonymous sponsor advocating for Community First Village - mlf.org

Cast:Announcer/Game Master: Liz MorrisHost: Stephanie ChiarelloComedians: Aaron Salinas, Carson Quinn, Valerie NiesSpecial Guest: Scott BraddockSound Engineer: Myrriah GossettWriters:Amy K.Ross TomlinJennie McMurtryIntern:Brahvan Ranganathan Sponsors:Anonymous, promoting Community First Village through Mobile Loaves and Fishes - http://mlf.org/AnxiesStand-up Comic Stand-up DesksPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/overthelegeAdditional Consideration for:The Texas Take Podcast - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/houston-chronicle/texas-take-the-podcastShame Watch - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shame-watch/id1444537134

Just outside Austin city limits, hundreds of tiny homes and RV sites are scattered over 51-acres. The Community First Village is home to many formerly chronic homeless men and women. On the surface, it may look like just another housing initiative, but here, relationships transform simple houses into something much more significant. Anna Johansen and Charissa Koh visit with Alan Graham, the village founder.

It's Thursdaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy Y'ALL!!! While Dave's away with our team serving at Community First Village, Rachel's here to lay out the plans for the Morning Show: Hawaii Edition (next week, get your hearts ready), Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (also Hawaii Edition), and our theme this week for Last 90 Days, which is Comparison. Are you researching others to inspire change, or make yourself feel bad? Being a great hype squad starts with yourself! Come hang out with us weekdays LIVE at 8AM CST on Facebook and Instagram, and catch up on episodes you missed here! -- Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-tingle-tingling too! Come on it's lovely weather for our VERY FIRST HOLLIS DAYS! That's right, we have a shop now, which means we can have a sale, and what a sale it will be! Books, pins, candles, TICKETS - you name it, and there will be something cool happening around it! So mark your calendars for December 2nd, because we're going to be celebrating Happy Hollis Days all freakin-day long with surprises, livestreams, and so, so much more! If you loved this episode, you'll also love my two live monthly classes. Life coaching, for those looking to improve in their relationships, health, and personal life, and business coaching, for growing a revenue base, finding new clients, and marketing effectively. Find out more about the coaching community and how you can be a part of it ---> thehollisco.com/coaching

Introducing John Paul DeJoria In today's episode of Join Up Dots we are going to focus on the story of one of the richest men on earth. One that probably you have never heard of before. What makes this story so amazing, and will lead several episodes of Join Up Dots, is it's not often that a homeless person living out of his car can dramatically alter his circumstances and become a billionaire. But  — co-founder of hair-care company John Paul Mitchell Systems and high-end Patrón Spirits — did just that. The 73-year-old now has a net worth of $3.1 billion, according to Forbes. His climb out of poverty reads like a tale from a Charles Dickens' novel. He was poor as a child. Born as John Paul Jones DeJoria on April 13, 1944, in Echo Park, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, he was the second son of an Italian father and a Greek mother. He was two years old when his parents divorced. Hence, to support his mother, he started selling Christmas cards and newspapers at the age of nine, along with his older brother. Entrepreneurial even at a young age, John Paul DeJoria sold Christmas cards door to door and got a paper route because he knew that effort led to reward. He graduated from LA's John Marshall High School but didn't have the grades to get a college scholarship, so instead, he joined the Navy for two years.   When Things Got Tough For John Paul DeJoria When he returned from the Navy In 1966, John Paul DeJoria's first wife left him and their two-year-old son. She took all the money they had, as well as the only car they owned. As a result,John Paul DeJoria couldn't pay rent of his apartment, and was forced to evict it and live on the street with his infant son. he and his young son were evicted from their apartment and lived briefly out of his car, picking up soda bottles to recycle for a few cents each. But John Paul DeJoria, 73, recently told me that he decided to take challenges head-on early in his career. "The only way I could go was up," he said. John Paul DeJoria saw his economic obstacles as an opportunity to work hard. When there wasn't money to eat, he sold Christmas cards. When he couldn't go to college because he couldn't pay for it, he started selling encyclopedias. He didn't rely on anyone else. As he says “If you expect free lunch to come your way, you're not going to go far and you'll be very bored. Go out there and do something. Get involved," he said. Now fortunately for John, his situation started to change sightly when a friend in a biker gang invited him to live in one of his rooms, which lead to him developing his lifelong love of (His personal motorcycle fleet includes a 2004 Harley-Davidson chopper, a 2010 BMW Sidecar model and a 2008-2009 Arlen Ness & Victory, re-calibrated to run off either Patrón tequila or gasoline.) Over the next few years, he held nearly a dozen jobs, including encyclopedia salesman, tow-truck driver and janitor. He would do anything to make a buck, and hustled hard.   The Early Stages Of Success For John Paul DeJoria But it was when he entered the hair car business that things started to take a turn for the better He got his entrée to the haircare industry when he joined Redken Laboratories in 1971 as a sales rep — a job he was fired from in a disagreement over business strategy. The onetime door-to-door shampoo and encyclopedia salesman partnered with Paul Mitchell in 1980, and the two turned $700 into one of the most profitable hair-care companies in the world. Not too long after their company took off, Mitchell died of cancer and John Paul DeJoria took over. Today the company generates $1 billion in annual revenues. His tequila company is also a megahit. Patrón tequila is made in Mexico in a sustainable distilling facility that uses recycled bottles and leftover distilled water to fertilize the land. Now more than 2 million cases are sold each year. But John Paul DeJoria doesn't  in terms of dollars and cents.   For the iconic entrepreneur it's not about money and power.   As he sums it up: “I have been so down and out in my life. It makes me feel really good to be financially blessed and give back. I get great joy and a great high out of it. It's my way of paying rent on this planet to share with others less fortunate.”   The billionaire remembers giving a dime to the Salvation Army when he was six years old and living in Los Angeles. His mom told him, ‘You may be poor, but there are so many people less fortunate than you, and every little bit helps.' “Those words have always stuck with me,” John Paul DeJoria recalls. That philanthropic passion led John Paul DeJoria to sign Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's “The Giving Pledge” in 2011 to give half of his earnings to better the world. In addition, he established  as a hub for his charitable donations to causes that reflect the core values of his companies: saving the environment, helping the poor and protecting animal rights. Through his foundation, he has raised millions of dollars to support more than 160 charities around the world.   They include Grow Appalachia, a program that provides seed and tools to help poor families in six states throughout central Appalachia grow their own food to combat malnutrition; and Sea Shepherd, a marine wildlife conservation society that confronts illegal poaching and destruction of wildlife in the world's oceans.   This Thanksgiving he visited Mobile Loaves & Fishes' Community First Village in Austin, Texas, where they are building an innovative housing model that helps the homeless learn skills, earn income and get affordable housing. So how did John Paul DeJoria maintain motivation and build such an expansive empire? He says there were three rules he followed on his path to success.   John Paul DeJoria: The Rules Of Success    Rule No. 1: Always be prepared for rejection. Throughout your career you are going to run across rejection, John Paul DeJoria points out. “You will knock on doors, and many will close on you. There will be people who don't like your product, your company — or you.” It's important you realize this from the day you launch your business. “To be successful, you must remain as confident and enthusiastic on door No. 59 as you were on door No. 1.” If you realize this is going to happen, the rejection won't hit you so hard. It will help you be resilient, he explains.   Rule No. 2: Make sure your product or service is the best it can be. John Paul DeJoria is adamant: “Always remember you don't want to be in the product business. You want to be in the reorder business.” As he explains, Work hard to develop a world-class product consumers want. That kind of thinking gives you a better shot at being a success.   Rule No. 3: Doing good is good for you — and your business. “If a business wants to stay in business, it cannot just think of today's bottom line,” says John Paul DeJoria. It must make a company commitment to help others immediately. “By helping others, you are creating future customers and inspiring employee loyalty,” he explains. “Customers like to be involved with people and businesses that donate their time to help others, save the planet and make a difference.” Demonstrating that point, John Paul DeJoria notes that since he started Paul Mitchell in 1980, His total employee turnover has been less than 100, and two of those workers retired.   Rule No 4: Don't dwell on the past Letting your past mistakes or background define what you are capable of can limit your prospects. John Paul DeJoria said he always focuses on his future. “When you're down, most people think about the past and what got them there. That's not going to get you anywhere. Think about what your next step is. Don't dwell in the past—go forward,” he said.   Rule No 5: Your Country Still Works But John Paul DeJoria has a message for millennials: “You can get through the hard times as long as you're willing to work and put forth an effort and not sit back waiting on everyone else. America works, but to make it work you've got to go out there and you've got to do something.” What is most inspiring is the different way that you can make success in your life. Its not all about being online, instead its all about having good ideas and then finding the people to make it happen. John Paul DeJoria has no personal computer. He doesn't use email, surf the internet or own a smartphone. He's never downloaded an app. What has this different and fresh approach to business brought him in his own words? “I have time to think,” he says. “I don't have to go on the computer or telephone to know who sent what message when. I don't need to know what celebrities are thinking about everything, nor do I want to.” Be different. Live your life the way that you want to Make a difference to people everywhere you can That is how success is made. Until next time, keep focused, keep motivated and remember when the hard times hit that is when the opportunities for growth really appear.

This was one visit that could have gone on for hours! But when Perri Verdino-Gates shared that she worked for Barney and Friends "for years and years" and TOTALLY surprised me with that little nugget, and the question cards went out the door, the wheels came off and we went wherever the Spirit chose to take us.

If you want to find Richard Devore around Community First Village, you need to look no further than our Genesis Gardens. Richard works diligently as part of the gardening operation in the Village, and even leads regular tours with volunteers to share about his newfound community. This is quite a change from the previous life he lived, during which Richard says he lacked drive and direction. Today, he's grateful for the little ways in which he feels appreciated on a daily basis.

Hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres visit Community First! Village to interview Alan Graham, the Founder, CEO, and President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. He shares his story and explains how he ended up living full-time at this unique and amazing “RV park on steroids” for the formerly homeless. He also describes some of the sustainability features that make Community First! Village so special – and why you should visit!

In Austin, Texas they have a unique way of dealing with their homeless population. Community First! Village is a Master Plan community that covers approximately 27 acres and provides housing, among other things, for their local homeless population. Listen in to hear more details! If you have a story of your own or know of someone making an impact in their community, email Lisa at lisa@lisademmi.com or submit your story at The Small Magic Podcast. Now go out and make your own MAGIC!

A couple of weeks ago, my family and I had the opportunity to travel to Austin. Among visits to too many taco and barbeque joints, I also had to go visit Alan Graham and his team at the Community First Village. The visit was a revelation and Alan, who has an exceptionally busy schedule, was gracious enough to make time to sit down with me. Alan is, the Executive Director and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, which runs a tripartite mission to help serve people who are currently or have experienced homelessness. I had first heard about Alan’s work when Sarah Dooling mentioned his work during Episode 4 of the podcast. I then watched his TED talk and read his book and was struck by how innovative, entrepreneurial and transferrable the work of Alan’s team was to other areas of the country. To start our conversation, I wanted to talk about Alan’s preoccupation with narrative. To give a sense of what the Community First Village looks like, I’ve shared some images on the HomeLandLab website.

Tiny Houses are often offered up as a solution to homelessness. And while the Podcast Crew may have varying opinions on the subject, we can all agree that our guest this week has the best idea we’ve heard yet. No so long ago, Alan Graham left the comfy confines of his Westlake Hills home and took to the streets to hang with the people who inhabit them. It is a routine Graham has had since 2003, when he began hosting “Street Retreats” as part of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, the Austin nonprofit he co-founded in 1998, whose mission is to restore dignity to homeless people through food, clothing, and camaraderie. But, in all honesty, our favorite contribution of the Mobile Loaves & Fishes organization is the Community First Village. It is a 27-acre community in East Austin that provides affordable, permanent, small houses for the homeless. And, in exchange for modest rent, paid through wages or disability checks, residents have access to features like a medical facility for health screenings, an outdoor movie theater, and, perhaps most importantly, WiFi. We were inspired and impressed by this unique solution and we know you will be too! Hey! Alan! Keep up the great work!! http://mlf.org/