Podcasts about economic inclusion

Dan Corder is joined by Sibusiso Ngcobo, spokesperson for the South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association (SASTA), to unpack the government’s newly launched R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund. The initiative, announced by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, is designed to uplift South African-owned spaza shops through grants and low-interest loans of up to R300,000 per shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of IFC Audio Stories, Loubna Ghaleb, Board Member for Strategy and Development at Tanger Med Group and the 2025 winner of the MIGA Gender Leadership Award, shares her journey in the infrastructure and logistics sector. She discusses breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry, key moments in her leadership path, and her commitment to mentoring future female leaders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, growth, and driving change through infrastructure development.

Shamina Singh is the Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth — Mastercard's social impact hub. The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth was founded with the intention of redefining corporate engagement in the social sector, moving beyond traditional philanthropy to leverage the full spectrum of Mastercard's assets — technology, data, AI, expertise, and capital — in ways that drive meaningful economic inclusion. At the heart of this effort is a fundamental belief that networks power the modern economy, and access to these networks — whether financial, technological, or social — determines an individual's or a business's ability to succeed. Financial inclusion is a key pillar of the Center's work, recognizing that the divide between those who can access financial tools and those who cannot is not just an economic disparity but an opportunity gap with generational consequences. Just as income inequality has long been a focus of economic reform, the Center has identified a growing “information inequality” gap — the divide between those who have access to and control over data and AI, and those who do not. As the global economy becomes increasingly digital and data-driven, ensuring that historically marginalized communities and small businesses are not left behind is critical. One of the Center's flagship initiatives, Strive, focuses on small business owners, particularly those in the “missing middle.” These entrepreneurs often struggle with access to capital, digital infrastructure, and essential networks. The Center has identified three key barriers to small business success: access to capital, digital and cybersecurity resilience, and connections to information and expertise. By addressing these challenges, the Center aims to support what it calls “stability entrepreneurs” — small business owners who are not merely looking for rapid growth but for steady, reliable income that allows them to sustain and expand their businesses over time. This work is global in scope, spanning 30 markets, but the challenges vary across regions. While ambition and entrepreneurial spirit are universal, the structural barriers to success differ widely. For example, in some regions, women lack access to traditional forms of collateral, such as property, making it difficult for them to secure loans. The Center has worked with central banks in countries like India and Pakistan to help in the recognition of alternative forms of collateral, such as gold, as a means for women entrepreneurs to access capital. In a world of accelerating technological change, inclusive innovation is not just a moral imperative — it is an economic necessity. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.    

As we are hours away from SONA, today we want to talk about why economic inclusion is a necessary condition for economic growth and responding to unemployment. The more people take part in the economy, the better it is for all of us. To do this, we need to change the way businesses work so that more people have opportunities, and tools like B-BBEE and funding can help remove barriers to economic growth so that we finally address unemployment.Dr Nthabiseng Moleko, Development Economist at Stellenbosch Business School explains more now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[You've probably heard—from politicians, experts or even just friends and family—that "Canada is broken". Everyone can draw their own conclusions about that, but there's no denying some key aspects of the country aren't working well for many of us. And complaining about that is easy, it's fixing it that's the tough part. This week, The Big Story is trying to do that with Fixing Canada—a five-part series featuring deep dives into five issues that touch every Canadian, looking to experts to diagnose the problem—but most importantly, to prescribe the cure.]For part three of our series, we're talking about immigration. An issue as politically charged as it is a problem that needs solving. You can be as far left or right as you like and still think our approach to immigration is seriously flawed.So what we need to do somehow, is find a way to thread the needle. And there are ways to do that, if we want to get serious about it.GUEST: Rupa Banerjee, associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada Research Chair in Economic Inclusion, Employment and Entrepreneurship of Canada's Immigrants We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Neighborhood Formation and Neighborhood Effects (Dionissi Aliprantis) Dionisi Aliprantis is an assistant vice president and a senior research economist in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the director of the Bank's Program on Economic Inclusion, and the founding director of the Math Movement. He is the author of “Making Our Neighborhoods, Making Our Selves”: A Review Essay. Appendices: Dionissi Aliprantis: Brilliant.org and Vsauce on The Banach-Tarski Paradox Greg Shill, Professor of Law & Michael and Brenda Sandler Faculty Fellow in Corporate Law, University of Iowa College of Law: The Radical Fair Housing Act, by Noah Kazis Jeff Lin: 3Blue1Brown Series on Neural Networks Follow us on the web or on Twitter: @denselyspeaking, @jeffrlin, @greg_shill. Producer: Courtney Campbell The views expressed on the show are those of the participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Federal Reserve System, or any of the other institutions with which the hosts or guests are affiliated.

Shundrawn Thomas, Founder and Managing Partner of The Copia Group, built Copia to provide bespoke capital solutions to privately held, U.S.-based companies that are committed to economic Inclusion. Copia is one of the only impact-driven private debt funds.Shundrawn shifted his focus to private investing after serving as President of Northern Trust Asset Management -- where he was responsible for an over $1 Trillion business. A unique combination of career experiences shaped his entrepreneurial path and inspired him to start The Copia Group.This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the intersection of social impact and finance. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or just curious about making a difference, this episode is one you can't miss. Tune in now to gather inspiration and actionable strategies for inclusive investing!

For this episode MHD talks basketball, entrepreneurship, voting and more with Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Social Entrepreneur Karim Webb and guest host Nick Hamilton of The Nick Hamilton Experience.Nick Hamilton is the founder of Nitecast Media, a platform created to address the perspectives and needs of Black communities and other communities of color. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nick's passion for writing began in high school under the guidance of his teacher, Mr. Larry Strauss. Despite facing challenges and doubts, Nick's dedication to media led him to create a company that emphasizes authentic storytelling in sports, entertainment, and tech. Nick has worked in the media industry for over 15 years, with his work featured on SIRIUSXM, SB Nation, NBC, AXS.com, AP, iHeartMedia, BBC News, KCBS (Los Angeles), and Forbes. He holds an AA degree in Journalism and Communications from El Camino College. Nitecast Media has covered prestigious events such as The Oscars, ESPYs, BET Awards, and Super Bowls, providing a platform for voices often overlooked by mainstream media.www.instagram.com/nickhamiltonlapodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nh-experience/id1263300531Isaac G. Bryan represents California's 55th Assembly District, including Baldwin Hills, Culver City, and parts of South Los Angeles. He is Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and the Select Committee on Poverty and Economic Inclusion and serves on several other committees, including Appropriations and Judiciary. Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the California Legislative Black Caucus in 2022, he is a founding member of the Renters Caucus. His legislative achievements include phasing out oil drilling near homes, ending prison gerrymandering, and protecting students from predatory insurance practices. Before his Assembly tenure, Bryan led initiatives addressing racial injustice, served as Director of Organizing for the Million Dollar Hoods project, and authored the first holistic report for Los Angeles on the needs of formerly incarcerated Angelenos.a55.asmdc.orgwww.instagram.com/ib2_realKarim Webb is an Entrepreneurial Activist and Principal at Webb Investments, focusing on economic opportunities in underserved areas. He co-founded Positive Cash Flow (PCF) Restaurant Management, a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee in Los Angeles, and earned a spot on the 2021 NRN Power List for his industry leadership. Webb serves as President of the Board of Airport Commissioners for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and holds various board positions, including the California Community Foundation and Everytable. He is also a Venture Partner at Slauson & Co., a Partner at Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, and a spokesperson for BLOOM, a CCF initiative supporting young Black males in South Los Angeles.www.karimwebb.comwww.instagram.com/karimwebbCommunity Announcements:Friends of Hyde Park Book ClubMeetings take place every fourth Saturday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library For more information, call (323)750-7241 or visit

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze, Head of Economic Inclusion at National Business Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the rich tapestry of today's workforce, the threads of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just woven in; they're becoming the very fabric of organizational culture. It's a bold experiment that promises to reshape the corporate landscape, but what does it really take to dye these threads into the cloth of our companies? Imagine a workplace where the mosaic of its people's backgrounds isn't just celebrated on special occasions but is the cornerstone of every policy, every team, every decision. We're venturing beyond the buzzwords and diving into the marrow of what DEI truly means for the heartbeat of a company. In the wake of seismic shifts such as the latest Supreme Court decisions, we'll probe into the tectonic impacts on recruitment, internships, and mentorships—confront the myths and misconceptions that cloud the DEI landscape—as we bring the truth into sharp relief.And who better to guide us on this exploration than Karen Wallace, Executive Vice President of Economic Inclusion at AIM? Karen stands at the vanguard of championing inclusive growth and understanding the economic imperatives of DEI and she sits down to share her perspectives with Pete Wright this week.Links & NotesAIM Business ConnectConnect with Karen on LinkedInEmail Karen AIM members can reach the HR Helpline at 800-470-6277, online, or via email at helpline@aimnet.org for inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST). Email requests will be responded to within 24 hours. 

Today's guest is Tawanna Black, founder of the Center for Economic Inclusion. Tawanna makes a clear and compelling case for community leaders to work together with a focus on building a thriving, growing economy that works for everyone in their community. Tawanna also shares how her team has worked directly with communities to help inform, guide, and facilitate that kind of broad cross-sector collaboration. You'll hear her describe how their work gives businesses and governments the tools to do drastically different work, get drastically different results, and do so in shared accountability. If you feel your community could benefit from this kind of cross-sector collaboration, this episode is for you. Find a full transcript and show notes HERE.Sign up for our newsletter and join us at The Inclusive Community to discover conversations, insights, and practices to encourage and support each of us working to build a more inclusive and equitable community.If you would like to help continue and grow our work please visit our Support Us page.     

In this episode of IFC Audio Stories we discuss women's economic empowerment with Jessica Schnabel, the Global Head of Banking on Women at IFC. Designing for women is a game-changing approach, says Jessica, as she shares insights on gender-focused financial instruments, services and initiatives that are reshaping the landscape of women's economic inclusion. 

Ontario Today talks to two guests: she's the Canada Research Chair in Economic Inclusion of Canada's Immigrants at Toronto Metropolitan University; and Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey is an assistant professor in the department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University. He's also the author of the book, Cross-Border Cosmopolitans.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce and represent 43.5% of the country's GDP. However, not everyone in the American economy has the same access to the tools and resources needed to launch and sustain a new business successfully. The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the David Eccles School of Business is working to address some of these gaps by offering a degree program committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their startup companies. Paul Brown and Rena Vanzo will join me today to discuss the program and its impact on creating equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs. Paul Brown is Co-Director of the Master of Business Creation program at the Eccles School.  Rena Vanzo is a graduate of the Executive MBA at the Eccles School and is currently enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program. She is the founder of The Boob Bus, which offers mobile breast imaging services.They sit down with host Frances Johnson to explore the MBC program's unique approach to entrepreneurship education, combining aspects of an accelerator with an accredited master's degree program and focusing on practical, immediate application of business concepts. We will also hear how the MBC program helps founders from diverse backgrounds to develop successful businesses. Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:When people create jobs they also create value[11:55] Paul Brown: I really am just a firm believer, Frances, that when people create businesses and create jobs, wherever they are, they're just adding to the overall productivity and wealth of a society. And it's a miracle to me, and I love it, whether it's a nonprofit dance company in Rose Park, a software company in Chicago, Rena's company here in Utah, the Boob Bus, or somebody having a food products company in Botswana. They're creating jobs; they're creating value. People are trading money for the products and services they have, and they're getting satisfaction and value out of that. So, I just want to continue to help hundreds and ultimately thousands of entrepreneurs create businesses that make our lives better. It's amazing. I love it.Business is impactful in a positive way[21:44]: Paul Brown: I believe business is inherently impactful in a positive way. So I'm not one of these people who believes that markets, capitalism, and free enterprise are somehow icky, and the only way they can be good is if they're explicitly pursuing a social purpose.Running a business can not only contribute economically but also to the community[16:45]: Rena Vanzo: The health impacts and potential health improvements of the Boob Bus, I think, are exponential, and they're really exciting. We literally launched within the last week. The bus was here. We've started seeing patients, and so far, 90 percent of my patients are women who have never had a mammogram before. They've called, and they've said, I haven't felt comfortable going, or it's been harder for me to get to the hospital. Simply the access that the mobile environment provides, and I think just the welcome atmosphere of a more outpatient facility that doesn't even feel like a clinic, you know, that isn't affiliated with a hospital, is a really big deal.How MBA gave Rena confidence [23:17]: Rena Vanzo: I think my MBA gave me some confidence and maybe develop that knack for me, but it's like the MBC; I'm developing the blueprint for my business that probably would have taken me years to do on my own, frankly.Show Links:Master of Business Creation (MBC)Paul Brown | David Eccles School of Business, University of UtahPaul Brown | LinkedInRena Vanzo | LinkedInThe Boob BusThe Boob Bus - InstagramThe Boob Bus - facebookThe Boob Bus | LinkedIn

The latest disparity study for Cincinnati's Department of Economic Inclusion examines how much the city is contracting with women- and minority-owned businesses.

Steven Gordon, a Senior Research Specialist at HSRC (Human SciencesResearch Council), discusses the home affairs backlog in relation to thechallenges faced by border migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in SouthAfrica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we close out 2023 on Black Men Speak, my guest Collin Mays and I discuss his journey to care for his health and some of the things Black Men need to do in 2024. Collin serves as the President and Founder of LMS Solutions, a strategic planning consulting firm that assists local governments and nonprofits. Most recently Collin served as Director of the Department of Economic Inclusion for the City of Cincinnati. He also is Co-Chair of The Soul Of Philanthropy Michigan where he led a volunteer effort of 25 people and raised more than $400,000

In this episode, we have a sobering conversation with Emily Edwards, Housing Development Officer for the Scottish Refugee Council. Emily spoke about the current challenges in claiming asylum in the UK, further challenges in the supply and standard of housing for refugees and migrants, and the importance of community integration, amongst a host of other things. A note on this episode, we recorded this conversation with Emily in June 2023, before the Illegal Migration Bill was passed into law in July. AMIF Project: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/funding/asylum-migration-and-integration-funds/asylum-migration-and-integration-fund-2021-2027_en  [RE] Illegal Migration Act: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/illegal-migration-bill-set-to-become-law/  New Scots Strategy: https://newscots.scot/  [Research] Queen Margaret University: Psychosocial Wellbeing, Integration and Protection Cluster https://www.qmu.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/research-centres-institutes-and-knowledge-exchange-centres/institute-for-global-health-and-development/psychosocial-wellbeing-integration-and-protection-cluster/  AMIF New Scots: A Pathway to Social and Economic Inclusion:  https://miscintegrationresearch.org/newscots  Scottish Refugee Council: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/  Principles for a fair and humane asylum system: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/working-for-change/policy-campaigns/about-our-policy-and-research-work/ 

(Airdate 8/4/23) Assemblyman Isaac Bryan returns in-studio and answers calls from the community about issues like local redistricting and supporting criminal justice reform policies such as Measure J. Isaac Bryan represents California's 55th Assembly District, which consists of Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw district, Culver City, Ladera Heights, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms, Pico-Robertson, Beverly Grove, Mid-Wilshire, and parts of South Los Angeles. In the Assembly, Isaac serves as the Majority Leader. He also serves as Chair of the Assembly's first Select Committee on Poverty and Economic Inclusion. In 2022, he was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the California Legislative Black Caucus. He is Vice Chair and a founding member of the Renters Caucus. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/Ib2_real https://www.facebook.com/IsaacGBryan

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in May 2023 extended the flagship project of its Venezuela Regional Response Program through May 2026, awarding $14 million to World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) to continue implementation of the Economic Inclusion Project (EIP) in Peru and Ecuador on a much larger scale. Abby Cohen, WOCCU Program Manager for Latin America, and Oscar Guzman, Chief of Party for the Economic Inclusion Project, join the podcast to discuss EIP's successful first phase, and what they hope to add as new objectives in phase two of the Project. Launched in June 2020, the first phase of the Economic Inclusion Project helped Venezuelan migrants and vulnerable local residents in Lima, Peru, and Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador, achieve socioeconomic security by gaining greater access to financial products and services, entrepreneurship and employment programs, and services focused on the prevention of gender-based violence. Those objectives will continue to be a focus over the next three years, but phase two of EIP will also prioritize:   More programs and strategies that allow for the inclusion of youth and LGBTQI+ communities. Capacity-building for credit unions and other local organizations. Climate change adaptation and mitigation through the promotion of green entrepreneurial businesses, jobs and financial products. You can read more about the Economic Inclusion Project here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/woccu/support

When violence erupts, it creates a shock wave that impacts entire communities. The trauma embeds itself in both victims and perpetrators, and like a virus, often spreads and multiplies. How do we break the cycle?   Last week, MPR News host Angela Davis sat down with community leaders for a live In Focus conversation. How does violent crime wound us, and how can we allow those wounds to heal? What are some new and creative strategies to inoculate communities from the contagion of violence.  Listen to the discussion at 9 a.m on Tuesday. Guests: Lynnaia Jacobsen works as the Neighborhood Safety Community Council manager in St. Paul's Office of Neighborhood Safety, which was created in 2022. Isaac Russell is the chair of St. Paul's newly launched Neighborhood Safety Community Council. He also serves as director of public policy at the Center for Economic Inclusion.  Darlene Fry is the executive director of Irreducible Grace Foundation, a St. Paul nonprofit focused on creating safe spaces with youth of color through mentoring, self-care practices and life skills.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

When violence erupts, it creates a shock wave that impacts entire communities. The trauma embeds itself in both victims and perpetrators, and like a virus, often spreads and multiplies. How do we break the cycle?  Last week, MPR News host Angela Davis sat down with community leaders for a live In Focus conversation. How does violent crime wound us, and how can we allow those wounds to heal? What are some new and creative strategies to inoculate communities from the contagion of violence. Listen to the discussion at 9 a.m on Tuesday.Guests: Lynnaia Jacobsen works as the Neighborhood Safety Community Council manager in St. Paul's Office of Neighborhood Safety, which was created in 2022.Isaac Russell is the chair of St. Paul's newly launched Neighborhood Safety Community Council. He also serves as director of public policy at the Center for Economic Inclusion. Darlene Fry is the executive director of Irreducible Grace Foundation, a St. Paul nonprofit focused on creating safe spaces with youth of color through mentoring, self-care practices and life skills. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

“The more diverse the decision-making body is, the more factors you can get into the decision.” – Johnny Howze III Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny's responsibilities include overseeing operational functions and power delivery. He has over 20 years of experience in plant operations and leadership positions, including running various coal-fired power plants that served millions of customers. Johnny joins us today to discuss why he prefers the term “economic inclusion” over “supplier diversity.” He divulges Southern Company's efforts in helping small businesses work with them, especially regarding the services they will need in the future. He explains his economic takeaways from the pandemic and why a diverse team allows for better decision-making. Johnny also dispels the myth of the costs associated with working with small businesses. This week on Breaking Barriers: What Southern Company provides Johnny's role at Southern Company Southern Company's Net Zero Plan by 2050 The company's beliefs on nuclear energy generation The goods and services diverse listeners should provide in the future How they make sure they have a diverse supply base The economic disparities in America and the wealth gap unearthed by the pandemic Involving everyone in the future of energy Having a diverse team when it comes to making the right leadership decisions Why Johnny prefers the term “economic inclusion” over “supplier diversity” Dispelling the myth about diverse suppliers being more expensive Johnny's advice to small businesses interested in working with large corporations Connect with Johnny Howze III: Southern Company Johnny Howze III on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Episode # 46 Guest Names:  Andrea Zopp Marquis MillerGuest Business: Obama Foundation and Cast Us Cleveland AvenueSummary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we interviewed Marquis Miller the Vice President of  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Obama Foundation, and Andrea Zopp managing Partner for Cast us at Cleveland Avenue at our first-ever live recording. Andrea and Marquis provide us with some details about their past who they were as children the community they grew up in and how it connects to their roles today. Marquis shares how the business landscape has shifted over the last 25 years and some systemic issues that are beginning to shift. Andrea similarly emphasizes the importance of supporting black-owned businesses, in the beginning, to ensure access and combat some of those systematic barriers. The two explain how black businesses can start to scale to grow and eventually sell. Andrea highlights that there are other avenues besides scaling your business to inspire people to invest. Marquis also details ways to begin scaling your business for people to invest in your business.Andrea and Marquis provide insight into what equity is, and how the businesses they work for help to bridge the gap between black and minority-owned businesses and the rest of the business world. If you would like to learn more about equity and inclusion, this is the episode for you.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…Advancing/advocating for inclusion for black businesses to scale.What equity is How to begin scaling and growing your business How the Obama Foundation helps to advance economic inclusion for for-profit companies.What should business owners have or consider when working with a VC firm? Why do black businesses matter? What brings Andrea and Marquis joy? Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter  To Connect with Andrea and Cast UsConnect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AndreaZoppIllinois/Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-zopp-37530011a/Connect with Cast Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cleveavellc/Learn More about Cast Us: www.castus.pageTo Connect With MarquisConnect with him on Twitter: twitter.com/marquism1?s=20Connect with him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marquismiller1/?hl=enConnect with him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/marquis.miller.18Connect with him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marquis-miller-a532a31/Connect with the Obama Foundation: www.obama.org

Many think of Canada as a promised land for immigrants from all over the world. That's because Canada literally needs newcomers to survive. As much as we love that image, it's not altruistic. Right now, we have the political and popular will to sustain big immigration targets and Canada ranks among the top destinations in the world for immigrants. That's a great place to start from.The question, though, is what are we doing to make sure immigrants will continue to want to come here? To attract the workers in sectors that we need the most? To make sure the infrastructure that already struggles, can accommodate another half million new Canadians, and do it well? And then again?GUEST: Rupa Banerjee, Canada Research Chair in Economic Inclusion, Employment and Entrepreneurship of Canada's Immigrants, associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 

Two new publications from the International Finance Corporation highlight market potential and emerging strategies on inclusive banking practices to advance the economic inclusion of persons with disabilities and LGBTI people.This podcast explores key take-aways from the research and emerging practices in the financial inclusion landscape.Read their biographies here.

Bill Abrams served as President of Trickle Up for 16 years, from 2005-2021. Trickle Up's reach, impact, and influence grew dramatically during his tenure. He joined Trickle Up in 2005, following a career as a senior executive and journalist for The New York Times, ABC News, and The Wall Street Journal. Bill currently is a Senior Fellow at InterAction, an association of US-based international NGOs, and served on its board for six years. He also is a member of the Advisory Council of the World Bank Partnership for Economic Inclusion. He now serves the boards of the US International Council on Disabilities, a global disability rights advocate, and Village Preservation, which works to protect the architectural and cultural history of Greenwich Village and adjacent neighborhoods. Bill has a master's degree in journalism and business from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from Tufts University. Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Want to listen to more? Find it all on TikTok and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

The past 100 episodes flew by, and it feels surreal that we achieved this milestone. We've had wonderful guests who gave us unique insights into supplier diversity, equity, and what it means to have a culture that promotes intentionality. We have learned so much from each episode and wouldn't have done it without you—our dear listeners.In this episode, we share our thoughts on the past 100 episodes and what we learned from our guests. We discuss how the podcast started, the episodes you likely wouldn't hear, the mistakes we made and learned from, and the show's overall goal of promoting supplier diversity. We explain the common themes to all of our guests and our main takeaways as hosts. We describe what's in store for the future of the show and the possibility of a live event. We also reveal our favorite episodes and what made them more memorable than the rest."I want what we're doing to leave a legacy for our industry." - Cloe Guidry-ReedThis week on Breaking Barriers:●      How the podcast started●      Growth stats and the number of listeners we've had since we started●      Our favorite guests and topics●      What our show allows us to do for clients and suppliers●      What our guests have taught us beyond supplier diversity●      The one thing we both learned from hosting●      The common themes behind every topic●      Our advice to those who want to start their own podcast●      The direction the show will take●      Our plans for a future live eventResources Mentioned:●      Episode 5: More Than Words●      Episode 11: Growing with Mentorships and Advocacy with Sofia Bork●      Episode 17: Driven the Thrive With Veronica Maldonado-Torres●      Episode 43: Aligning Supplier Diversity to Organizational Strategy with Kris Oswold from UPS●      Episode 45: Honoring the Past while Building for the Future; A Family's Legacy with Michael Russell●      Episode 47: Leading with Intentionality with Mark Wilson, CEO of Chime Solutions●      Episode 62: Shifting Our Focus from Metrics to Supplier Development with Nedra Dickson of Accenture●      Episode 63: The Importance of Economic Inclusion with Johnny Howze, III at Southern Company●      Episode 75: Leveraging Supplier Diversity to Support the Community with Darryl Lesure of Chick-Fil-AThis podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations.For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

On political analysis, Shawn Theunissen founder of Property Point, South African businesses, government departments and state-owned companies are under siege from gangs of extortionists parading as local business forums that are increasingly threatening billions of rands in infrastructure investments and major projects.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic inclusion means that all consumers have access to safe, affordable financial products and services. Ownership of a transaction account is first step towards economic inclusion. Plus my thoughts and opinions.

Oscar Guzman, Chief of Party for World Council of Credit Unions' Economic Inclusion Project (EIP), discusses how the USAID-funded activity in Peru and Ecuador connects Venezuelan migrants and low-income local residents to financial services, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and also works on the prevention of gender-based violence. At the two-year mark, the Economic Inclusion Project has had a tremendous impact in South America and provides some lessons on how to assist migrant and refugee populations around the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/woccu/support

In March 2022, FS Investments hosted its Q1 Chairman's Reception, featuring a panel of three inspiring business leaders in the area. Each of these individuals have dedicated their work to equity and economic inclusion through various avenues ranging from public service and education initiatives to capital raising and impact investing. We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we did!Panelists: -Della Clark, President of The Enterprise Center-Damian Dwin, CEO of Lafayette Square-Jeff Hornstein, Executive Director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia  To learn more about each of these organizations and FS Investments' diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts, visit https://fsinvestments.com/company/diversity-inclusion/ 

As an advocate, leader, and servant of any community, especially communities committed to Race-centered change processes, it can be easy to get lost in all the noise. This work isn't easy, and often we show up as flawed, human, and influenced by our own pain and need for change, justice, and equity. We can sometimes get so embroiled in the politics of accolades, salary, and being at the forefront of technological progress that we forget what should be at the center of racial justice work: Empathy. In the face of past and present patterns of white oppression, it isn't easy to lead with love. The weight of the racial injustice and dehumanization that has been meted out to certain communities is enough to make you want to holler! So how do we begin the ten thousand-mile journey to doing this work and centering racial equity in our work and our day-to-day lives?  Today's guest offers us a simple answer to meditate on: Do the best that you can to be as real and authentic as possible, lead with love and empathy.On today's episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I am joined by an amazing thought leader and provocateur: Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). Join Nathaniel and I for a riveting and re-affirming conversation on empathy and how it is the cornerstone of racial equity work. Tune in to hear more about why it is vital that we keep running this race, the significance of connecting with the heart for a purpose-driven life, and why it is more important to focus on our assignment than our accolades.Meet Nathaniel Smith:Nathaniel Smith is the Founder and Chief Equity Officer at the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE), an Atlanta based organization involved in race-centered change processes in the American South. Through utilizing an equity agenda, PSE aims to address the inequities in our communities so prosperity can be created and shared by all. They believe that there are groups that have much more support systems and resources that enable their success, while others are forced to rely on more uncertain circumstances in under-resourced communities. Therefore, PSE works to advance just outcomes that are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of the populations in question – erasing the barriers that stand in the way for everyone to succeed.Among PSE's notable accomplishments was the creation of the American South's first equity mapping and framing tool, the Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas, and co-authoring numerous reports ,including: “Growing the Future: The Case for Economic Inclusion in Metropolitan Atlanta”, and “Employment Equity: Putting Georgia on the Path to Inclusive Prosperity.” PSE also led a coalition of diverse stakeholders to support a $13 million transit referendum that expanded Atlanta's metropolitan transit system into a new county for the first time in 45 years. Smith's advocacy activities were instrumental in the ratification of a 15 percent set aside of Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) dollars for the development and maintenance of affordable workforce housing within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area - $250 million dollars over the 25-year lifespan of the Atlanta BeltLine TAD.As a child of the South, Mr. Smith believes his Southern heritage is a critical part of his existence. Influenced by a legacy of struggle, resilience, relationships, and faith, his upbringing allows him to center community in his work and life. As a firm believer that all one has are his deeds and that the work of centering racial equity is his spiritual assignment, Nathaniel Smith is a man that walks his walk and goes against the status quo. Raised by parents that were a part of the civil rights movement, Nathaniel bore witness to everyday people giving themselves to the fight against racial injustice. This motivated him to do two things: honor our ancestors by continuing to do the work of racial equity and creat

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny's responsi

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny's responsi

Ms. Spencer earned an Administration of Justice degree from the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College of Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She continued her collegiate studies at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, earning a second bachelor's in Spanish. After that, she completed professional studies at Washburn and received a Legal Studies degree with civil rights and criminal justice certificates. Mynesha is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Diversity Officer at All of Us, Together Co., a diversity consulting firm established to improve human relations via applied training and workshop facilitation. The firm works to equip large and small workforces, public and private K-collegiate educational entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and municipal, state, and federal entities with the knowledge and resources that enable all people in all spaces. Mynesha believes that "Public service institutions will never be better than the individuals who manage them" and is driven to help entities thrive in human relations management. She also trusts that the world has a promising future... one that will accept its moral responsibility to administer social, racial, gender, and civil justice. Mynesha is devoted to advancing concepts, practices, and policies that impact positive change. Her dynamic approach to listening, speaking, team building, teaching, and training aligns with best practices and specific organizational needs. ​ In 2020, Mynesha was selected to serve on the Strategic Leadership Academy Board of Topeka, Kansas, for minority leadership development and concurrently serves as a Board Member on the Greater Topeka Partnership Board for Economic Inclusion. Her professional memberships prove her skill and passion for diversity and inclusion. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Freedom of speech, youth and politics, child marriage and how to tackle drought - Jonny Dymond presents a public debate of national issues in Morocco's capital Rabat, where a panel of senior politicians and civil society leaders answer questions on subjects posed directly by an audience. The panel: Younes Sekkouri MP: Minister for Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills Khaoula Lachguar: Member of the National Council of the USFP (Socialist Union of Popular Forces Party) Manal Alattir: Social Entrepreneur and President of the Womenomics Institute Mustapha El Khalfi: Former Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communications Producer: Charlie Taylor BBC World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council, which connects the UK and the world through arts, culture, education and the English language.

Around the world 178 countries either have laws that hinder women's economic inclusion, or lack laws that foster it.  That translates to 2.4 billion women of working age who don't have equal economic opportunities as men.   And while the number of countries that score well in the World Bank's Women, Business, and the Law research has risen, on average women globally have just three-quarters of the legal rights of men.  What are the obstacles to achieving economic inclusion for women?  And where is progress being made?  The World Bank's Tea Trumbic joins the Development Podcast with the latest.

Happy New Year from us to you! Let's get this year started the right way by focusing on two essential terms that are shaking the industry: supplier diversity and economic inclusion. At first glance, y

Happy New Year from us to you! Let's get this year started the right way by focusing on two essential terms that are shaking the industry: supplier diversity and economic inclusion. At first glance, y

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny's responsi

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny's responsi

In the months of June and July, the Social Protection Podcast is hosting a special series in partnership with ODI and GIZ. Across six episodes, our guest host Francesca Bastagli, Director of the Equity and Social Policy programme and Principal Research Fellow at ODI, will moderate conversations around the guiding question: “Covid-19: a turning point for social protection?”. These six episodes are part of an ODI research project, funded by GIZ, on the emerging evidence and learning from social protection measures adopted in the early months, and within the first year, of the onset of the Covid-19 crisis. It asks how effective have social protection responses to Covid-19 to date been, especially for some of those hardest hit, including refugees, women, informal workers and people living in urban areas? What policy features enabled or hindered adequate crisis response? And, while many of the measures are temporary, what potential opportunities and risks do they present for strengthening social protection in the long term? The ODI-GIZ study covers six thematic areas, each with an accompanying paper. Each week of this podcast special series, Francesca will be joined by the lead author of one of the papers, along with an expert discussant. This first episode is on social protection and refugees. Even before Covid-19, refugees were among the most marginalised in their host countries, with restrictions on their access to employment, social protection, healthcare and other public services. This left them especially exposed to the impacts of the pandemic. Efforts to extend or step up provision to refugees include: the extension of national social protection policies to refugees and alignment or integration of humanitarian led responses with social protection government measures. How effective have these been? What are the emerging lessons and is this a turning point for extending social protection to refugees in a more permanent fashion?   This episode was inspired by the ODI-GIZ project thematic paper “Social protection provisions to refugees during Covid-19: lessons learned from government and humanitarian responses.” by Jessica Hagen-Zanker and Nathalie Both (2021). Our guests this week are: Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Senior Research Fellow, ODI Andrew Mitchell, Senior Social Protection Officer, Division of Resilience and Solutions, UNHCR Episode links Take socialprotection.org's 2021 Satisfaction Survey Social protection response to Covid-19 and beyond: Lessons learned for adaptive social protection Webinar recording - Taking stock at the one-year mark: social protection during COVID-19 and beyond Social protection responses to forced displacement Cash transfers to Syrian refugees in Lebanon: promoting social cohesion and protection? UNHCR Social protection responses to COVID-19 for forcibly displaced persons UNHCR Cash Assistance and COVID-19 Main Findings from Post-Distribution Monitoring Report UNHCR Cash Assistance and COVID-19: Emerging Field Practices I UNHCR Cash Assistance and COVID-19: Emerging Field Practices II UNHCR COVID19 Emerging practices - Livelihood and Economic Inclusion

In this episode, we're talking about economic inclusion. Economic inclusion programmes typically target the poorest people and seek to address the many barriers to escaping poverty by providing multiple, complementary interventions. These generally include providing cash transfer assets, but also training, mentoring, access to finance and so on. These programmes are increasing in popularity as evidence starts to show promising and lasting results.   According to a major report published earlier this year, there were economic inclusion programmes running in 75 countries – many still quite new – reaching 92 million people.  And, with the number of poor living in extreme poverty on the rise for the first time in a decade due to COVID-19, and the increasing focus on re-engaging people in the economy post-pandemic, the time may be ripe for a big push on taking more of these programmes to scale.  Our guests bring real life examples and discuss recent findings to illustrate the challenges, lessons learned and best practices on graduation programmes.    Featuring:  Lauren Whitehead, the Director of Technical Assistance for BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, a global program partnering with governments in Africa and Asia on integrating economic inclusion into existing social protection programs; and  Colin Andrews, the Program Manager in the World Bank's Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice. He leads the Partnership for Economic Inclusion, a multi-partner initiative to support the scale-up of national economic inclusion programs, and is the lead author of the State of Economic Inclusion report: The Potential to Scale, launched earlier this year.    Links from episode:  Global Learning Event on Economic Inclusion for the Poorest – Moving to Scale (27-28 April).   The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021: The Potential for Scale  BRAC website    Plus our monthly round up of ‘Quick Wins', highlighting news, achievements and research that have sparked our interest.    Quick Wins from Fazley Elahi Mahmud, from DFAT's Social Protection Hub:  Social Protection for Economic Inclusion: Adapting the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific webinar, hosted by Asian Development Bank with Socialprotection.org   Food vs Food Stamp: Evidence from An At-Scale Experiment in Indonesia,    WIEGO's Informal Economy Podcast  Informal Economy Podcast: Social Protection - #17 Universal Basic Income in South Africa  Informal Economy Podcast: Social Protection - #18 Social Protection Needs For Older Informal Workers  Social Protection for Employment Community, SPEC  Infographic Series     Additional resource:  Economic inclusion and Covid-19 response webinar by the World Bank Group, the Partnership for Economic Inclusion (PEI) and the Social Protection for Employment Community (SPEC) on socialprotection.org    To find out about our latest podcast episodes, subscribe to our newsletter. 

On this episode of Economically Speaking Town of Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Tracey Edwards, Long Island Regional Director of the NAACP, and Dan Lloyd, President of Minority Millenials. The trio discusses the Babylon IDAs Economic Inclusion Program that was a part of the larger Babylon is Back initiative.IDA's Economic Inclusion Plan: https://babylonida.org/economic-inclusion-planMinority Millienals Webpage: https://minoritymillennials.org/Subscribe to the Economically Speaking Newsletter: https://babylonida.org/economically-speakingIDA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-babylon-industrial-development-agencyIDA's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Babylon-IDA-102772865155186/

Rodney Foxworth says the racial “wealth gap” is a misnomer because it implies something that's achievable to close. “Wealth chasm” is more on the nose since we're talking about disparities created by centuries of oppression. Growing up in Baltimore, Rodney witnessed firsthand what many Black and brown communities face in America—systemic racism, over policing, economic dislocation. Now, as CEO of Common Future, he draws on that lived experience to create a network of organizations across the country that builds relationships and economic power in historically exploited communities.  In the wake of the pandemic and the death of George Floyd, Common Future redistributed 10 percent of its operating budget—in one week—into a rapid COVID response fund. Meanwhile larger, deep-pocketed foundations struggled to spring into action. What can wealthy, predominantly white organizations learn from Common Future's community-based approach? Rodney talks with Courtney about the “duty to community” that guides everything from his moral compass to his work building an inclusive economy.For show notes and transcripts, go to https://skoll.org/2021/04/21/solvers-episode-one-rodney-foxworth-community-the-driving-force-behind-economic-inclusion/On social media: @skollfoundation #solverspodSend us an email: solvers@skoll.org

Hey Sacred Galaxy! In this podcast episode, Meaghan is sharing her raw and vulnerable thoughts about police violence, politics, and religion. If you are triggered by any of those then, by all means, skip this episode. She speaks from the heart, expressing extreme sadness around the current situation in the world following the murder of Daunte Wright and having hard conversations with her conservative family. She will not stand for behavior and systems that clearly need to be changed through defunding the police and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law. She uses her privilege to call on other white people to do better and become educated around the type of privilege they have. It is so important to listen to others' lived experiences, vote with your dollars, reach out, and speak up. Meaghan shares the different ways she gives back in hopes to inspire and help guide anyone looking for ways to support Black Lives Matter. We are in this experience of the COVID pandemic together, however, when it's all over these communities are still going to be suffering and they need your help. Key takeaways to tune in for: (5:51)- Defunding Police (8:35)- Economic Class Disparity (10:64)- Beliefs < Lived Experiences (15:33)- Shared Covid Trauma (17:22)- Move with Love (19:58)- Actionable Ways to be a Better Ally For accessibility, click here for the transcription for this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star review here. If you leave a five-star review, Meaghan would love to offer you a FREE coaching call! Screenshot it, DM it to her on Instagram, and she will connect with you. Find Meaghan on IG here. How are you supporting BLM? Share your thoughts with a voice message here. Subscribe to Sacred Wealth to join the Sacred Galaxy fam & turn on notifications so you never miss an upload! IG Links for Educators @theconciouslee, @angelartura, @rachel.cargle, @quannah.rose, @pinkmantaray Links Mentioned to Support BLM Donate to Daunte Wright's Family Minnesota Specific Organizations to Support- Center for Economic Inclusion, Voices for Racial Justice, ACLU- MN, Reclaim the Block To Support Bail- Minnesota Freedom Fund, The Bail Project Legal Help- Legal Rights Center: 612-336-0030, Lawyers Guild: 612-444-2654 Black Owned Businesses to Invest in on the NASDAQ- (Urban One (UONE) Broadway Financial Corporation (BYFC) Carver Bank (CARV) Support Indigenous Environmental Network Support BIPOC Business - AWWA the Label --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pleasurablemoneypod/message

America's legacy cities, once drivers of industry and wealth, have developed unique cultures of grit and innovation to try to overcome major obstacles like changing industries and government policies that steer investments away from communities of color. How do we confront racist systems that drive deep inequities in public health, safety, and access to opportunity in these unique American cities? How do we bring sustainability and modern urban infrastructure to these metropolitan centers while ensuring that everyone benefits from new investments and growth? rnrnSupport for City Club virtual forums is provided by Bank of America, KeyBank, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and PNC. Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with ideastream is generously provided by PNC and the United Black Fund.

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English @ Work is a mobile language provider that customizes English classes to your business' needs and delivers them on site to your employees. 75% of E@W businesses promote or cross-train employees after they have graduated. 70% of participants are better able to help their children with school. 50% of participants plan to pursue continued education after finishing the program   Ms. Sheri Suarez Foreman (President/CEO Houston Center for Literacy) began her career with Houston Center for Literacy (formerly Houston READ Commission) in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer and was named President/CEO in September 2009. Ms. Foreman is an advocate for adult education, literacy and skills development, nationally and in Houston. Ms. Foreman has been honored by Former First Lady, Barbara Bush, for her efforts to improve Adult Education and Literacy in Houston. Ms. Foreman currently serves on the Texas Workforce Commission Adult Education Advisory Board, the Houston Community College Adult Education Steering Committee and Advisory Board, the City of Houston Task Force for Welcoming Houston: Department of Immigration and Refugee Services and is a proud fellow of the American Leadership Forum.  Jackie Aguilera has over 20 years experience in adult education and curriculum development. She has taught literacy, ESL, college success courses, and workforce readiness skills development at UH Downtown, University of Houston, Houston Community College, and the Houston Center for Literacy.  Jackie serves on advisory boards for the Houston Center for Literacy and the PVAM Cooperative Extension Program for Family & Consumer Sciences. She is a member of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Partner Network and a member of the adult education committees for Houston Money Week and the Alliance for Economic Inclusion. To learn more about Houston Center for Literacy - Mayor's Commission for Adult Literacy visit: www.houliteracy.org  Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com #KPFTHOUSTON #HouLit