Podcast appearances and mentions of Majora Carter

“I think there needs to be more women stepping up and realizing that they proudly should play the game…I hear a lot of women second guessing themselves before they step out on their own. And that is what we have to recognize. We have so much to offer, and half this battle is just us opening our mouths and letting it out.” Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast This Women's History Month takes place amid significant changes to women everywhere, from political headwinds threatening progress, to rollbacks in corporate support. Women leadership has shown to be valuable in driving revenue, growth, profitability, innovation and recruitment. Just ask the 75-80% of respondents in a LinkedIn study that say support for women is a deciding factor for the companies they choose.   In our quarterly career collage, we're celebrating valuable advice from five extraordinary women who are advancing today, and in energy, climate, sustainability and ESG – environment, social, governance – careers and industries. They share actionable tips that every woman can apply to their professional development and everyday life, and a powerful message: We're not going anywhere.   This episode brings you advice from: Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For The Planet Björk Kristjánsdóttir, COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Dr. Stephanie Hare, Researcher, Broadcaster and Author Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Expert   You'll also like: The Most Important Advice For Women In 2025 Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies Unusual Career Advice – Powerful Insights From 5 Renowned Electric Ladies Guests Top Women In Energy & Climate Share Career Advice Career Advice Collage Time! Powerful Insights From 5 Extraordinary Women Changemakers in 2023 Read Joan's Forbes piece on How Women Can Boost Their Careers Despite Headwinds — Women's History Month, and more of her articles here. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at The Earth Day Women's Summit on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women's Summit and a special rate.    Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review!  Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Twitter: @joanmichelson Facebook: Green Connections Radio

  Housing justice isn't just about where we live—it's about power, equity, and the future of our communities. In this episode, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, and Majora Carter, real estate developer, urban revitalization strategist, and MacArthur Fellow, examine the systemic racism baked into housing policies and the economic forces that shape our neighborhoods. Taylor underscores the need for grassroots activism, while Carter shares her work on reversing the brain drain in low-status communities like the South Bronx. Together, they push for a fundamental shift in how we think about housing, development, and opportunity.

“Thinking about an opportunity to rebuild... So now what are we going to do? And, how do you rebuild in a way that actually does involve equity and equality and sustainability in ways that impact people of all different kinds. And that's, I think, the opportunity that we should be looking toward." Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast  After devastating wildfires reduced entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles to ashes, the city faces the challenge of rebuilding - not just its infrastructure, but its communities. This is an opportunity to integrate climate resilience, especially for marginalized communities, while reshaping the heart and soul of urban spaces in the process. Listen to this episode of Electric Ladies Podcast, where Joan Michelson speaks with urban revitalization expert Majora Carter about transforming cities into more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant communities. Majora discusses the challenges of preventing displacement in post-disaster recovery and shares her innovative approach to community development that encourages residents to invest in and remain in their own neighborhoods. These lessons apply not just to Los Angeles, but to communities everywhere. You'll hear about: How urban design shapes socioeconomic opportunities and why it matters. The power of Third Spaces - shared community spaces that foster resilience and connection. Why “low-status” neighborhoods struggle to retain talent and how strategic investment can change that. How cities can integrate climate resilience measures without worsening inequality. The unique role of women in revitalizing communities. Plus, career advice on owning your expertise. “I think there need to be more women stepping up and realizing that they proudly should play the game…I hear a lot of women second guessing themselves before they step out on their own. And that is what we have to recognize. We have so much to offer, and half this battle is just us opening our mouths and letting it out.” Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like: Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, on about how cities can evolve into thriving ecosystems that withstand the shocks and stressors of climate change Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future, on the community impact of green manufacturing Rachel McCleery, former Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business's energy use and carbon footprint. Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson Controls, on the power of building. Laur Hesse Fisher, MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, on how working with communities and organizations is key to making a difference. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.

Majora Carter, a pioneering real estate developer, urban revitalization strategist, and MacArthur Fellow, shares her journey from growing up in the South Bronx to becoming a leader in community development. Majora has dedicated her career to transforming underserved communities into thriving, inclusive local economies. Through innovative talent-retention strategies, she works to combat systemic racism, reverse brain drain, and foster wealth-building opportunities for demographics often left out of economic growth.In this conversation, Majora discusses the systemic issues of race and class that have shaped her community, the impact of white flight on real estate, and her first real estate deal. Majora emphasizes the importance of creating spaces that retain talent and foster community engagement, highlighting her notable projects like the Boogie Down Grind Cafe and Bronxlandia. She highlights the rich hip hop heritage of the Bronx, the importance of creating community spaces, and the challenges of affordable housing. She highlights the detrimental effects of concentrating poverty and the need for innovative solutions in urban development. Carter emphasizes the role of systemic racism in shaping urban landscapes and advocates for a talent retention approach to community development, as outlined in her book 'Reclaiming Your Community.'Get the book, Reclaiming Your CommunityIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website Spaces Podcast // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:ArchIT

This is the ninth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx. Growing up, she always viewed the neighborhood as a place she had to leave in order to find success. But as she got older, she began to undo some of Robert Moses' legacy, like building Hunt's Point Riverside Park along the Bronx River. She is a champion for bettering neighborhoods like the South Bronx, so that they are places where people want to remain—even when they have been ruined by a tyrant.On today's show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the third section of Part 6 (Chapter 35 through Chapter 38), discussing the major story beats and themes. The Power Broker #09: Majora CarterJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

Give us your feedback and tell us what you would do if you ruled the world!Since recording this episode, Kamala Harris has been nominated as the US Democratic Party's presidential candidate. So strap yourselves in for a seriously timely conversation about leadership challenges for women of colour! Today, I'm joined by Majora Carter, an urban revitalisation strategy consultant and real estate developer, who is famously known for her pioneering work in green urban planning in the South Bronx.Episode Highlights:Majora's Early Influence:Growing up in South Bronx, Majora shares her personal evolution amidst the neighbourhood's challenges and the stark realities of urban decline and systemic racism. Her journey from witnessing the destructive fires of the 70s to becoming a beacon of hope and change lays the foundation for this conversation.Greening the Ghetto:Majora recounts her pioneering TED Talk and the inception of sustainable projects like the South Bronx Greenway. She discusses the complexities of introducing green spaces in urban areas and the resistance that sometimes follows from within the community.The Backlash and Public Perception:A profound segment where Majora reflects on the public backlash she faced after gaining national attention, encapsulated by her portrayal in the media as a hero turned betrayer of her own community.Environmental Justice and Economic Development:Majora outlines her strategies for combining environmental sustainability with economic development, emphasising green job training and community empowerment. She delves into the intricate balance of enhancing neighbourhood conditions while fostering local employment.Vision for Urban Communities:If she ruled the world, Majora shares her broader vision for urban communities globally — from policy changes to grassroots initiatives that prioritise both environmental sustainability and social equity.Follow the show:You can follow ‘If I Ruled the World' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred platform of choice.Connect with our guest:Majora CarterFollow GillianInstagramWebsiteMentions & ResourcesMajora's Ted Talk - Greening the GhettoReclaiming Your Community Book

Roxanne sits down with Princeton professor Majora Carter and Randall Wyatt of Taking Ownership PDX to discuss gentrification and what local communities can do to manage the encroachment

We are so honored to present a podcast episode with Majora Carter! Majora is one of those people who is changing the world in incredibly visible, physical ways. As an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer, she is taking the lead in facilitating neighborhood-level economic development that is both led by - and directly benefiting - neighbors. Tune in to hear all about this amazing, powerful work!It was such a joy to interview Majora for the podcast, and we are so appreciative that she said yes. With countless accolades to her name, and so many projects she is always taking on, she could have been doing anything else, so we were so excited to get a chance to sit down with her and share her wisdom with you all!Born, raised, and still living in the South Bronx, Majora has been championing her low-status community her entire life. Now, she's at the forefront of incredibly massive and innovative neighborhood development projects that are not predatory or gross but instead are neighbor-driven and give neighbors a slice of both the communal and economic benefits. Her work is so so inspiring, and as a nonprofit that is also now starting to dip its toes into economic development in our neighborhood - and attempting to do so in a way that is not harmful to, but instead happily rooted within, the identity of the neighborhood - we cannot get enough.The subtitle of Majora Carter's 2022 book Reclaiming Your Community, also quoted on a wall at the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in DC, says it all: "You don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one." Enjoy this powerful episode!And, to learn more about Majora's work, check out the links below:Majora's 2022 book Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have To Move Out Of Your Neighborhood To Live In A Better OneMajora's websiteMajora's projectsMajora's InstagramMajora's LinkedIn

Does your work fulfill your spiritual purpose? On this episode of Love Period, Majora Carter joins Jacqui to help us understand what it means to be inspired to create a professional life that is fueled by spiritual principles.   As a real-estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant and MacArthur Fellow, Majora Carter's thriving professional life is built on the moment she “found real meaning in the scriptures when Jesus says, ‘there are only two important laws: Love God and Love thy neighbor.' And I realized—that is what I do! I love God and I love my neighbor. My work is a manifestation of that.”  We hope this engaging conversation inspires you to shift your way of living—and giving—to the world. Resources: Majora Carter's book Reclaiming Your Community can be found here. To learn more about her work, visit her website here. Rabbi Harold Kushner's book When Bad Things Happen to Good People can be found here.  

2x Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall has hit milestones in her life that a younger version of herself would never have believed were possible. Part of the secret to her success is her willingness to try, even when she doesn't know how things will work out. This is a lesson she learns from her grandfather, and from her mom, whose legacies teach her that there's beauty in trying. Listen to Majora Carter's Meditative Story, "Do great things — and take your flowers": https://listen.meditativestory.com/MajoraCarterPIOLearn more about The Tamron Hall Show: https://tamronhallshow.com/Follow Tamron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamronhall/?hl=enIf this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we'd be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation as we sit down with the incredible Majora Carter. In this episode, we discuss the pressing issues of community empowerment in low-status communities, brain drain, gentrification, displacement, and investment in low status neighborhoods. Majora Carter, a renowned real estate developer and urban revitalization strategist, shares her insights and experiences in fostering sustainable communities that prioritize equity and well-being. Throughout the conversation, we explore the multifaceted challenges low status communities face and how she reclaimed her own community in the South Bronx. Majora unpacks the elements required to make your community a place people want to be and highlights strategies to ensure that long-time residents can thrive amidst revitalization efforts. Moreover, Majora delves into the importance of investing in communities, both financially and socially, to foster inclusive growth and create pathways to prosperity for all. She shares her expertise on leveraging resources, building economic opportunities, and cultivating vibrant spaces that uplift the voices of marginalized communities. Join us as we learn from Majora Carter's wealth of knowledge and gain valuable insights into the transformative power of community-led development. This episode will inspire you to reimagine the possibilities of neighborhood revitalization and ignite a passion for equitable and sustainable change. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Majora Carter. Follow us on Instagram: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our Youtube: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com Episode Links: Reclaiming Your Community: https://majoracartergroup.com/book (support local book stores!) Learn More About The Majora Carter Group: https://majoracartergroup.com/

At the end of May, Strong Towns hosted its inaugural National Gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a two-day event packed with different speakers and sessions, where we heard from Strong Towns members about how they're making incremental housing possible in their communities, how highways are destructive and how people are fighting expansions, how the property tax system is broken and what we can do about it, and so much more. In this Upzoned episode, host Abby Kinney goes behind the scenes with Strong Towns staffers Norm Van Eeden Petersman and Rachel Quednau. They chat about how the National Gathering came together, a few lessons learned, and some possible changes for future gatherings. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one,” Majora Carter, TED (2022). Abby Kinney (Twitter). Norm Van Eeden Petersman (Twitter).  Rachel Quednau (LinkedIn). Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.

In this episode, Jay Valgora, Founder and Principal at STUDIO V  Architecture, and Majora Carter, CEO of Majora Carter Group,  an urban revitalization, strategy, and real estate group firm, explore the importance of community reinvestment and the power of design to transform neglected spaces into vibrant, thriving places. Our case study is Bronxlandia, a community-led initiative in the South Bronx that aims to revitalize a neighborhood through the creation of a new public park and support for local businesses.The Design Board, by UpSpring, is a proud member of SANDOW Design Group's SURROUND Podcast Network, home to the architecture and design industry's premier shows.

More than 50 years ago, a nationwide housing scandal involving predatory real-estate speculators and the Federal Housing Administration hastened the decline of many urban centers like Detroit, Philadelphia, and New York City. Sunset Park, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, was among those hit particularly hard. We traveled to there with Majora Carter, a Bronx-based urban revitalization specialist, to explore the scandal and its enduring legacy. And, a federal appeals court has maintained access to an abortion drug previously blocked by a Texas lower court judge.

More than 50 years ago, a nationwide housing scandal involving predatory real-estate speculators and the Federal Housing Administration hastened the decline of many urban centers like Detroit, Philadelphia, and New York City. Sunset Park, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, was among those hit particularly hard. We traveled to there with Majora Carter, a Bronx-based urban revitalization specialist, to explore the scandal and its enduring legacy. And, a federal appeals court has maintained access to an abortion drug previously blocked by a Texas lower court judge.

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Majora Carter - Reclaiming Your Community - Urban revitalization strategist MAJORA CARTER offers a solution to end the brain drain that cripples low-income communities, mapping out a development strategy focused on encouraging talented people to stay – and help lift up the community. Get Majora's new book Reclaiming Your Community on Amazon at: Carter argues that these areas need a talent-retention strategy, just like the ones companies have. Retaining homegrown talent is a critical part of creating a strong local economy that can resist gentrification. But too many people born in low-status communities measure their success by how far away from them they can get. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Majora's major Trying to end the brain drain We hope she succeeds   ​Similar episodes: Matt Hoh  Kevin Adams  Dan McLaughlin  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

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I've interviewed hundreds of prominent people through the years.  Occasionally I am asked, "who is the most interesting, thoughtful person you ever interviewed?" It is an unanswerable question.  But suffice it to say that Majora Carter is part of that conversation.  I've interviewed her twice .  Each time I have come away from the interview a smarter person thanks to Majora.  Her thoughts on issues like environmental racism and community talent retention opened my eyes to realities that didn't affect me personally.  So it got me to think about these topics and ask myself some difficult questions.  And that's a good thing.  Her personal story is compelling: growing up in Hunts Point, a neighborhood in the South Bronx in New York City during the "Bronx is Burning" years, going off to Wesleyan University vowing never to return to the South Bronx,  But return she did, winning a Macarthur Fellow (the so called "Genius Award") along the way, achieving personal and professional fulfillment in the old neighborhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools do not exist in a silo; they are tied to communities. High teacher turnover paired with brain drain of students leaving for educational opportunities can have dire consequences for communities that may already be economically or socially disadvantaged. How can we prepare students for sustainable careers and still encourage them to invest in their local economy? What are the benefits of retaining educated students for a community? And how can we support student success and foster community engagement among teachers and families? In this episode, Kevin discusses community flourishing with real estate developer, author and entrepreneur, Majora Carter.

What impact could falling mortgage rates have on homebuyers? Sticking with the housing market, we check in with urban revitalization specialist Majora Carter. Then, we look into the challenges that come with the spike in hiring for diversity and inclusion managers.

First, Diane Swonk of KPMG helps us decipher how consumer data potentially impacts the Fed. Then, we get into the bill that says nondisclosure agreements can’t be used to silence survivors of sexual assault in the workplace. Urban revitalization expert and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Majora Carter discusses the power of the all-cash deal in the housing market.

What impact could falling mortgage rates have on homebuyers? Sticking with the housing market, we check in with urban revitalization specialist Majora Carter. Then, we look into the challenges that come with the spike in hiring for diversity and inclusion managers.

First, Diane Swonk of KPMG helps us decipher how consumer data potentially impacts the Fed. Then, we get into the bill that says nondisclosure agreements can’t be used to silence survivors of sexual assault in the workplace. Urban revitalization expert and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Majora Carter discusses the power of the all-cash deal in the housing market.

In this specially commissioned series with Grantmakers in the Arts, The Lost Files, Dr. Durell Cooper invites artists, community organizers, researchers, cultural and racial studies experts, and scholars to think about the narratives driving the arts and cultural sector – as it intersects with systems of structural racism and economic exclusion – and what opportunities for narrative change exist.  In this Episode Dr. Cooper speaks with Majora Carter. Majora Carter is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster. She's responsible for the creation of numerous economic development, technology inclusion & green-infrastructure projects, policies and job training & placement systems.  She is also a lecturer at Princeton University's Keller Center.Majora is quoted on the walls of the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in DC: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one” - which is also the subtitle of her 2022 book, Reclaiming Your Community.In 2017, she launched the Boogie Down Grind, a Hip Hop themed speciality coffee & craft beer spot, and the first commercial “3rd Space” in the Hunts Point sectionof the South Bronx since the mid-1980s. This venture also provides a rare opportunity for local families to invest through SEC approved online investment platforms. Majora was born, raised and continues to live in the South Bronx. She is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science (1984), Wesleyan University (1988 BA, Distinguished Alum) and New York University (MFA).  After establishing  Sustainable South Bronx (2001) and Green For All (2007), among other organizations, she opened this private consulting firm (2008) - which was named Best for the World by B-Corp in 2014.

With many US cities falling into disrepair following the pandemic, business downturns, and brain drains, the term ‘Hometown Proud' has become almost non-existent. Young talent looks elsewhere for opportunities to make their mark leaving once vibrant towns uncared for. What will it take to empower inhabitants to restore our beautiful cities and rekindle once thriving communities? To merge architecture, positive psychology, and what it means to create a better and just life for all, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two women who invest their home and work life into their communities. Majora Carter is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategist, and author who strives to inject joy back into the South Bronx and other established communities like it. She shares key concepts from her book, Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One, and her strategies for getting residents to reinvest in their communities. Molly Rose Kauffman is the co-founder of the University of Orange, a free people's university centered in Orange, New Jersey. She describes the major strides the university is taking to reignite people's passion for enlivening public spaces and further enriching the existing culture.

Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Majora Carter has a solution: What if we treated these communities like struggling companies? She presents a restorative economic approach to capitalism, which seeks to retain talent, build resilient communities and prove that you don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one.

Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Majora Carter has a solution: What if we treated these communities like struggling companies? She presents a restorative economic approach to capitalism, which seeks to retain talent, build resilient communities and prove that you don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one.

Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Major Carter has a solution: What if we treated these communities like struggling companies? She presents a restorative economic approach to capitalism, which seeks to retain talent, build resilient communities and prove that you don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one.

Majora Carter, John Kamp, James Rojas, Mitchell Schwarzer, Alexis Madrigal Displacement, gentrification, the soaring cost of living: these issues have ravaged cities across the Bay and America. We need new visions of urban success. Mitchell Schwarzer (“Hella Town”) weighs in on Oakland's past and future; James Rojas and John Kamp (“Dream Play Build”) discuss inclusive placemaking; and Majora Carter (“Reclaiming Your Community”) shows us how to take community accountability.

Success: however you define it, it's what many of us strive for. Whether it's success in one's career, school, family life, or other dreams, no one wants to experience a perceived failure in life.  In the minds of many throughout America, the indicator of success is the action of leaving your neighborhood—for good. A stigma exists in many places that, if you truly have talent and are to accomplish great things, you will not stay in your community. Instead, you'll go off to find something better.  Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist, real estate developer, MacArthur Fellow Peabody award winning broadcaster, and owner of the Boogie Down Grind Cafe in the Bronx, wrote a fascinating book called Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have To Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One.  “I felt so much connection to the story you were telling about your place, which seems very different than mine,” comments Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn during his interview with Carter on the Strong Towns Podcast.  The Cinderella story of leaving your “unfortunate place” for a castle on the hill is one many Americans can relate to. In this week's Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck talks with Carter about themes from her book, such as building wealth in your own community, and Carter's own life experiences growing up in the Bronx. Additional Show Notes Purchase Majora Carter's book, Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have To Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One. Majora Carter (website). Connect with Majora Carter on Instagram or Twitter. Charles Marohn (Twitter).

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This week's podcast guest is Majora Carter, a real estate visionary, developer, and author who is dedicated to revitalizing communities through talent retention. Her new book “ Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One,” pulls from her deeply personal experience in her own community, the South Bronx.The belief that they have it within themselves to succeed is the cornerstone of the culture that communities must establish to keep their best and brightest asset: their people. Persistent poverty is a problem that is self-replicating for low-status communities, but Majora says the solution lies in reimagining the measuring stick of success. Instead of success being defined by how far away you can get from your hometown, it should be defined by how you can transform it and impact it. This is a critical shift. While this conversation highlights the tangible benefits and opportunities that exist for today's neighborhoods and homegrown entrepreneurs, the real takeaway is how these transformations create ripple effects that last for generations. Looking beyond the immediate task at hand to the broader view of what certain decisions and relationships, investments and developments can do is a central theme of the Leading Voices podcast and the larger Terra/ZRG vision.ResourcesMajora Carter GroupReclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better OneGreening the ghetto3 stories of local eco-entrepreneurship

This week's podcast guest is Majora Carter, a real estate visionary, developer, and author who is dedicated to revitalizing communities through talent retention. Her new book “ Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One,” pulls from her deeply personal experience in her own community, the South Bronx.

Majora Carter is truly a renaissance woman. Her career as urban revitalization strategist has spanned environment, economy, social mobility and real estate development, and her work has won major awards in each sector, including a MacArthur Genius grant. Majora's words are inscribed on the walls of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one." Her new book called "Reclaiming Your Neighborhood", the subject of our podcast, takes a next step in her thesis. Build where you live, talent will stay, and your neighborhood will prosper. Look for the book on Amazon, in bookstores or on Majora's website. There is no way around it. If you are really interested in impact investing, this podcast is a must listen. If you'd like to join me in my quest to rethink real estate, there are two simple things you can do. Share this podcast and go to RethinkRealEstateForGood.co, where you can subscribe to be the first to hear about my podcasts, blog posts and other goodies.  

Majora Carter, author of "Reclaiming Your Community," discusses why people should invest in the places where they grew up; and, Chris Collins of the Detroit Jazz Festival talks about what's new this year.

Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist from the South Bronx, argues that gentrification starts when people don't see the value in their own neighborhoods. That's why her approach to community development is centered on creating incentives to encourage successful people to stay in the low-income areas they grew up in. She joins Errol to talk about her new book: “Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One,” where she outlines her strategies to create prosperous local economies and shares her experiences going up against what she calls the “non-profit industrial complex.”   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com

There are many communities across the United States that are in desperate need of investment capital. The problem is that many of these communities have people leaving in droves and are unable to retain the businesses that will help them succeed long term. Adam Schroeder talks with urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter about how investments into these communities can lead to long term success for everyone. Find out more about Majora and her book "Reclaiming Your Community" HERE -------------------------------------------------------- Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

There are many communities across the United States that are in desperate need of investment capital. The problem is that many of these communities have people leaving in droves and are unable to retain the businesses that will help them succeed long term. Adam Schroeder talks with urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter about how investments into these communities can lead to long term success for everyone. Find out more about Majora and her book "Reclaiming Your Community" HERE -------------------------------------------------------- Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Majora Carter is a revitalization expert, real estate developer, and author of RECLAIMING YOUR COMMUNITY: YOU DON'T HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF YOUR NEIGHBOOD TO LIVE IN A BETTER ON. She is a native of the South Bronx, where she still lives today.

Community is an essential foundation for sustainability and equity. I believe the spirit of change starts inside, and then in our homes, and then radiates outwards to our neighbors and shared community, expanding out to the Earth where we share the air, water, soil and precious life sustaining resources.   I'm thrilled to interview Majora Carter on her brand new book called Reclaiming Community: You Don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one. Majora is a true inspiration and source of hope for us as we regroup to address systematic inequality. She is the Executive Director of Sustainable South Bronx, a MacArthur Fellow and winner of the prestigious Peabody Award. We met when Majora served on the Board of the U.S. Green Building Council. I first heard her speak at GreenBuild and was deeply moved by her incredible passion, vision and guidance for sustainable communities.   This interview with Majora is important to me on many levels, including that my parents grew up in the Bronx, about three miles from where Majora was born, and the community that is the main case study for her vital book. In our conversation, we discuss how to regenerate our communities, especially those where success typically meant leaving home to seek greener pastures. Majora shows us that this practice isn't necessary and can be reversed.  We discuss: The shame and regret when Majora felt she had to leave the Bronx to be more successful. The importance of creating the infrastructure to help residents aspire for beauty and wealth: economically, emotionally and spiritually. That gentrification isn't always “success” and that we don't need to escape. We talk about a higher passion, spirit that calls us and inspires us to create our own ministries. I have felt this calling deeply for decades since I first began to work in green building in 1991, and later helped found the green building council movement. The importance of mentors. Community isn't just a place, it's an activity. Majora's Community Development Retention Model, adapted from leading corporations.  Majora's Equation: Idea to Reality = Discipline + Hard Work + Time + [Love]

This week on The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort Page: Available anywhere you listen to podcasts, so please share, subscribe, rate and review!! 1. Activist, Author, Developer Majora Carter Majora Carter's bio: http://www.majoracartergroup.com/bio.html Majora's book, Reclaiming Your Community: https://bookshop.org/books/reclaiming-your-community-you-don-t-have-to-move-out-of-your-neighborhood-to-live-in-a-better-one/9781523000296 2. Quick takes: My most recent newsletter, “COVID, I rebuke you!”: https://elisacp.substack.com/p/still-havent-gotten-it-still-planning Two more PBWC webinars scheduled, one featuring me!: March 22, 2022, 4PM PT: I'll interview Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Vice Media's Chief People Officer, about her new book Inclusion Revolution, and why achieve inclusion results is just table stakes for modern leadership. Webinar registration link: https://pbwc.org/product/2022march22webinar/ Daisy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Inclusion-Revolution-Essential-Dismantling-Workplace/dp/1541620127/ and February 8, 2022, 4PM: Cultivating Healthy Boundaries to Improve Your Mental Heat, with Minaa B. Webinar registration link: https://pbwc.org/product/2022february8webinar/ Latest pieces I edited for The Rosie Report: How can play bring your teams back together in these uncertain times by Jeff Harry: https://therosiereport.com/how-can-play-bring-your-team-back-together-in-this-uncertain-world/ Other media mentioned: Frederick Backman's books, Anxious People and A Man Called One Lady Parts on Peacock Plus Somebody, Somewhere on HBO Max Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com Sign up for my new newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com New Calendly: schedule a session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729 Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson: https://roadmapforrevolutionaries.com Social media handles: Twitter: @ElisaC @OpEdPagePodcast Insta: @ElisaCP TikTok: @ElisaCP Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

Just how dumb do they think we are? Who would believe that destroying the ecosystems on which all life depends, while dis-employing more and more people, is somehow good for the economy? But exactly that fiction of jobs versus the environment has been successfully marketed to us. Community organizers Van Jones and Majora Carter propose a radically simple solution for both environmental destruction and social inequality: Bring the rising green revolution to low-income, urban America.

Urban revitalization specialist- Real estate Developer-Ted Talk Speaker- Princeton University Professor - Coffee shop owner- You name it and Majora Carter, has done or is doing it! Her mission is sustainable development, and equality across all spectrums. Please have a listen as we dive into some topics that you may have heard of and others that you haven't.

Music adapted from Majora Carter's Meditative Story, "Do great things – and take your flowers."As our dream scene opens, a quiet piano theme evokes a feeling of childlike curiosity – looking this way and that, walking slowly, lightly, with no destination in mind. A subtle wash of synthesizer mimics the clouds drifting overhead in the blue sky. The dream scene shifts into a relaxed groove, with a chatty piano line and brushy cymbals, creating a rhythm as we walk along. As in a dream, we pause, contemplate the sky, then keep moving down the sidewalk on this perfect day.Original music from composer Ryan Holladay.Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Find Meditative Story wherever you listen to podcasts.

Majora Carter's TED Talk named “Greening the Ghetto” is a top TED Talk just shy of 3 million views! I had the privilege and honor to spend some time with Majora for this special content episode and have a better understanding how this amazing human thinks and operates in this world. This is a very special episode with an amazing guest. Don't miss it! Happy listening.

Majora Carter (@MajoraCarter) is an American urban revitalization strategist and broadcast producer/host from the South Bronx in New York whose career has spanned environment, economy, social mobility, and real estate development. [spreaker type=player resource="episode_id=32377569" width="100%" height="80px" theme="light" playlist="false" playlist-continuous="false" autoplay="false" live-autoplay="false" chapters-image="true" episode-image-position="right" hide-logo="true" hide-likes="false" hide-comments="false" hide-sharing="false" hide-download="true"]