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In the lead up to Juneteenth 2025, on this week's Truth to Power, we bring you a special "Beyond Buzzwords" event with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, addressing the topic of "Racism in a Culture of Niceness: How Well-Intentioned White People Perpetuate Racial Harm." This community conversation was hosted by Metro United Way at noon on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. It was a virtual event with local in-person screenings, like the one you are going to hear today at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library, which was presented by UofL's Black Faculty & Staff Association. Beyond Buzzwords (https://metrounitedway.org/beyond-buzzwords/) is a Metro United Way speaker series on diversity, equity, and inclusion. On June 3rd, we were in conversation with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm and White Fragility: Why it's so Hard for White People to Talk about Racism. Dr. DiAngelo is an American author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies. She formerly served as a tenured professor of multicultural education at Westfield State University and is currently an affiliate associate professor of education at the University of Washington. Learn more about her work at https://www.robindiangelo.com/ Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

Our host, LUL President & CEO Lyndon Pryor, is joined by Adria Johnson, President & CEO of Metro United Way. Before ⁠becoming CEO in 2021⁠, Johnson served as its Chief Impact Officer. The organization's mission is to improve lives in the seven-county region with a focus on thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community. The duo discusses the challenges of leading a non-profit, the struggles in advocacy work, and the dream of putting non-profits out of business due to the need no longer being required.Johnson graduated from Ball State with a BS in Accounting and from the University of Louisville with a Master of Business Administration. She spent several years working for the Louisville Metro Government and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She was named a Muhammad ⁠Ali Center Daughter of Greatness in 2023⁠.

This week Todd and Jim host Matt Simons with United Way and Jamar Mack of K.O.B.B.E. to talk about the "United Spirits Bourbon Fall Festival" in Louisville Kentucky. Join us this week as we taste some spectacular bourbons while we fill you in on all the details of this great fall event. https://metrounitedway.org/united-spirits/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Terry Brooks discusses data trends featured in the latest national KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, including challenges facing child and family well-being and the child care sector. Sarah Vanover, Policy and Research Director at Kentucky Youth Advocates, moderates a panel of child care advocates: State Senator Danny Carroll, Ashley Brandt with Metro United Way, and Kathy Donelan of Aunt Kathy's Child Care & Preschool, Inc. in Northern Kentucky. View our press release and the Kentucky State Data Profile Sheet at kyyouth.org. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family's wellbeing in mind.

Born in Pakistan and raised in Southern California, & after only 9 months as Metro United Way's Director of Major & Legacy Gifts, she rose to this position, having previously served as Director for Louisville Metro's Office for Globalization-joining the mayor's team with over 15 yrs. as an experienced leader & public servant from various roles like UPS' Air Region Public Affairs & Communication Relations Supervisor where she was a liaison for the UPS Foundation; as well as Chief Academic Officer at Berea College; & other positions such as Middle School Math & Science teacher to Project Manager & Assistant Principal in public education. Sabeen has overcome obstacles of integrating into a new country while balancing 2 different cultures simultaneously, a recurring theme in her life she observes. Thus pledging to pay it forward by encouraging ALL people to succeed. Sabeen believes in empowering people to be part of the solution to challenges, teaching them to intentionally focus their energy on a positive direction, ensuring they make sensible choices, and thriving as trailblazers within their community. This enthusiasm led her to be recognized as Louisville's Business First Top 20 People to Know in Education & the Workforce & recognized again by Louisville's Business First for their Top 20 People to Know in Philanthropy. Sabeen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from CA. St. Univ. @ Long Beach, & a Master of Educ. degree in Ldrship & Admin. from the University of Louisville Her dedication to the community & involvement with various boards, including the World Affairs Council & Fund for the Arts. Beyond her professional interests, she enjoys travel, playing board games with her husband, cooking international cuisine—& spending quality time with her teenage son. Sabeen, from Pakistan to Southern California, to now the Commonwealth of KY.

Craig Greenberg - Louisville, KY, Democratic Mayor Candidate, 2022 Craig is a proud Louisvillian, husband, father, entrepreneur, and community leader who believes in thinking big, working hard, and making things happen. Craig has spent his career turning dreams into realities and will bring that energy to building a Louisville that works for every family. Craig, an attorney by training who went from Jefferson County Public Schools to Harvard Law School, helped start and build a Louisville-based company, 21c Museum Hotels, which grew to more than 1,100 team members. 21c received international recognition and helped revive Main Street in Louisville and other urban neighborhoods across the country. Craig has also led other transformative, historic preservation projects that have driven Louisville's downtown revitalization, including 111 Whiskey Row, which was nearly destroyed by fire. No matter how great, the desire to solve problems will be at the core of Craig's effort to build a stronger Louisville. Craig has leadership experience enacting reforms for good government and transparency. As a member of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, Craig led the effort to hold the former University President accountable for inappropriate financial dealings. While on the University Board of Trustees, Craig also spearheaded a successful effort to stop a proposed 5% tuition increase for students. Craig has also served as the Chairman of the March of Dimes' March for Babies and on the boards of Metro United Way and the Louisville Jewish Community Center.

The concept of giving back to society is not limited to rich people or big companies making generous donations. It also includes people who commit their lives to serving underprivileged communities. These people forego financially rewarding opportunities in better workplaces because they are interested in creating a meaningful impact. One of the most impactful areas that can transform a community and empower future generations is education. That is why organizations focused on uplifting the quality and access to education in underserved communities should be appreciated and supported.Today, I'm joined by David Lopez, Chief Development Officer at Metro United Way. He is passionate about giving back to society or as he calls it, paying it forward. His greatest accomplishment was helping launch Teach for America San Diego which had 40 teachers serving 3000 students. He'll share with us how his childhood shaped what he does today and the lessons that he has learned along the way.Tune in to episode 17 of The Brand Therapist to hear about the importance of giving back to our communities. In This Episode You Will Learn:David's childhood experiences and how they shaped what he does today (04:24)How he defines his personal brand (10:11)His greatest fear (14:38)How his mentor impacts his life (19:13)Some of the lessons that he has learned along the way (27:22)Connect with DavidLinkedInEmailLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on our Advocate Virtual Forum, Kentucky Youth Advocates takes a deep dive into the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly so far, including the progress of bills related to kids and themes emerging from the legislative session. Thank you to our panelists, including Shannon Smith from the American Heart Association, Rachel Bingham and Mavis Williamson from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Mandy Simpson from Metro United Way. and Cortney Downs with Kentucky Youth Advocates. Learn more about the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children 2022 policy agenda, stay updated on the progress of bills that are good for kids on the Bill Tracker, and look up who represents you in Frankfort at kyyouth.org. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family's wellbeing in mind.

On this week's FranchiseU! Kathy talks with Signarama franchisee Maggie Payette Harlow. Learn how she translated her experience running the family car dealership into a successful enterprise. Maggie also discusses her commitment to community service in Louisville, including her work with the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Happy Birthday Park, and Metro United Way.

Adria embodies hope, integrity, humanity & has focused her career on lifting some of society's most vulnerable populations & being of service to others. She is a dedicated & well-respected servant leader with more than 26 yrs. of hands-on experience in both the public/private sectors. Her proven ability to lead efforts toward reform & work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders has served her well in her current position of Chief Impact Officer for Metro United Way and prior roles held in KY. State Govt. & Lou. Metro Govt. Her leadership has been instrumental in bringing about expanded service provision in many areas, including neighborhood revitalization supports, preventive services for children & youth at risk of abuse or neglect, comprehensive services for children & youth with greater behavioral & developmental needs, employment opportunities for youth aging out of foster care, & dev. of workforce opportunities for social services disciplines. Also, Adria has stood at the forefront & led & supported efforts to address racial disparities & equity concerns within the populations served in child welfare. Before joining Metro United Way, Adria served as Commissioner & Deputy Commissioner of the Ky. Dept. for Community-Based Services. Before joining state govt. Ms. Johnson held key roles in Lou. Metro Government ranging from Capital Planning Analyst in the Office of Mgt. & Budget to Acting Dir. of the Dept. of Community Services & Revitalization. Adria's strong fiscal experience was gained in various roles held in the private sector for the 1st half of her career at Humana, LG&E & Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation. She completed her undergraduate studies at Ball St. Univ. & completed several post-graduate courses from the Univ. of Lou. She is ALSO a published author, having published a book of poetry in 2004. Adria is a native of Lou. & has 2 children, a daughter named is Brenlie & a son named Kenneth (but she has called him KJ since birth-(hey I kind of like those initials…wink), & 2 precious grandchildren-a grandson named Kye, & a granddaughter named is Amerie.

David Lopez came to Louisville in 2018 as the Chief Development Officer at Metro United Way.  A Mexican-American originally from San Diego, David brings a fresh perspective to our city, and it's reflected in this conversation. We talk about his career, how he came to Louisville, and in particular what it's like to be an "only" in an organization. Support the show (https://www.leadershiplouisville.org/donate-to-scholarship-fund/)

This week we are joined by Mandy Simpson, Director of Public Policy at Metro United Way. Mandy shares her experiences with grief in the two years since she lost her father. We also talk about dating on Hinge, anxiety, and making your therapist cry.

Renee Shaw speaks with Amy Luttrell, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, and Adria Johnson, chief impact officer of Metro United Way, about the work of their organizations and how COVID-19 has impacted their operations.

On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Cassandra Webb at Cities United and a community organizer in Louisville, KY. Having worked with the Louisville Urban League and Metro United Way, Cassandra has always been an advocate for black youth, their families, and their communities. Cities United’s mission is to create safe, healthy, and hopeful communities for black boys and men. They work in 130 cities across the United States. Bryce and Cassandra discuss poverty, violence, and crime through the lens of public health. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Economic Justice and Wealth Building With Cassandra Webb. Learn more about our work at Access Ventures.

This week on our Advocate Virtual Forum we continue our discussions about priorities for kids and families as Congress debates the next federal COVID-19 relief package, including the U.S. House of Representatives' HEROES Act and the U.S. Senate's HEALS Act. To localize those ongoing federal conversations, we heard from several Kentucky leaders and advocates, including: Lisa Lee, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Medicaid; Mandy Simpson, Director of Public Policy for Metro United Way; Adrienne Bush, Executive Director of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky; LaShana Harris, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice; and, Dr. Jim Flynn, President of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents. We thank Senate Majority Leader McConnell staff for also joining us for this forum. This is part of a series of conversations where we examine the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Kentucky kids and the systems that influence their lives – health care, education, early childhood education and care, child welfare, youth justice, economic security, and more. View our COVID-19 page for more information. View our COVID-19 Action Hub at kyyouth.org to take action on federal priorities for Kentucky kids and families.

As this is our last episode for the season and we are in the middle of the holidays, we wanted to give you a feel good show. Today we are talking Little Free Libraries. Have you seen the cute little boxes of all colors and sizes on posts where you just open the door and you can take a book? Is there one in your neighborhood? The Little Free Library national movement is 10 years old this year and we wanted to celebrate this anniversary by exploring the movement in our community with our 2 guests this week. Mary Sullivan is a master builder with Metro United Way who spearheaded the Little Free LIbrary movement in underserved neighborhoods of Louisville which now includes 42 little libraries. Joan Dubay is a retired teacher who implemented a Little Free Library at her church and continues to maintain it by adding upwards of 50 books a week to the library. Mary and Joan talk to us about how they first found out about Little Free Libraries, why Little libraries were chosen as a way to help local children be school successful, and how this movement is a revolving door of good feels. They wowed us with the surprising number of books being shared. Mary wants our listeners to know that if you have books you would like to donate they can be delivered to Metro United Way, 334 E. Broadway in Louisville between the hours of 8:45-4:30 Monday-Friday. If you need other times call 502.583-2821 and leave a message for Mary Sullivan. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen I, Eliza Hamilton by Susan Holloway Scott The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.

And as this is our last episode for the season and we are in the middle of the holidays, we wanted to give you a feel good show. Today we are talking Little Free Libraries. Have you seen the cute little boxes of all colors and sizes on posts where you just open the door and you can take a book? Is there one in your neighborhood? The Little Free Library national movement is 10 years old this year and we wanted to celebrate this anniversary by exploring the movement in our community with our 2 guests this week. Mary Sullivan is a master builder with Metro United Way who spearheaded the Little Free LIbrary movement in underserved neighborhoods of Louisville which now includes 42 little libraries. Joan Dubay is a retired teacher who implemented a Little Free Library at her church and continues to maintain it by adding upwards of 50 books a week to the library. Mary and Joan talk to us about how they first found out about Little Free Libraries, why Little libraries were chosen as a way to help local children be school successful, and how this movement is a revolving door of good feels. They wowed us with the surprising number of books being shared. Mary wants our listeners to know that if you have books you would like to donate they can be delivered to Metro United Way, 334 E. Broadway in Louisville between the hours of 8:45-4:30 Monday-Friday. If you need other times call 502.583-2821 and leave a message for Mary Sullivan. You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.

Born in Wigan, England, Barry Barker has been the Executive Director of the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) since 1994. His core belief that “the quality of life in our communities is only as good as it is for the least advantaged members of our communities” directs his customer-focused approach to service & team-based approach to management that has resulted in increased ridership & service innovations that have received national recognition. Under Barry, TARC was designated in 2006 as the nation’s Urban System of the Year by the Community Transportation Association of America.  The next year, Barry was recognized as the Outstanding Public Transportation Manager of the Year by the American Public Transportation Assoc. In 2012, the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies honored Barry with the Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation. Locally, Barry has served on more than a dozen non-profit agency boards including in leadership positions, and in 2010, he headed Metro United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. TARC provides 12 million passenger trips a year, with 63% of riders traveling to and from work, and another 20 % on school trips. “TARC moves the workforce of today & tomorrow, & we’re critical for people to access opportunity & all life has to offer,” Barry said. “I have always been motivated by the belief that the quality of life in our communities is only as good as it is for the least advantaged members of our communities. Access to life’s opportunities is a must if communities & individuals are to thrive. I’ve been fortunate to champion these beliefs at TARC & in the community.”

Ben Smock is a Louisville, Kentucky native. As Director of Development for Canopy, the nonprofit organization making Kentucky first in Good Business, he leads by integrating social consciousness with organizational success, and is committed to a compassionate and thoughtful approach to state-wide economic development. Ben holds an MBA from the University of Louisville, and B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Kentucky. Ben has an abundance of experience in the nonprofit with years of experience from Norton Hospital Foundation, Metro United Way, and now Canopy. Ben is also a graduate of Leadership Louisville's Ignite Louisville program, working alongside Kentucky Refugee Ministries to win the Ignite Louisville Challenge. Ben is proud to be a Louisvillian and help make big things happen for our community.   This episode's featured spirit is Old Forester, 86 proof Hosts: David Stadler Chris McConnell Jeremy Ficklin

Born in 1957 as 1 of 14 children to the late Mel & Norma Meiners, Terry attributes his success to a strong German Catholic work ethic-oriented childhood, which laid the foundation to his now legendary 1985 move to WHAS-Radio. Prior to WHAS, Meiners worked with Ron Clay as the co-host of “The Show With No Name,” a morning drive-time program on Louisville rock station WQMF-FM. These 2 provided edgy humor to Louisville’s airwaves,  in fact, WQMF hired Clay & Meiners away from rival station WLRS-FM, where the duo hosted the risque “Morning Sickness” show from 1981 to 1983. At WHAS-Radio, The Terry Meiners Show has aired weekday afternoons since 1985 to present. Meiners is known for broadcasting impersonations of prominent local citizens & satirical interviews of eclectic news figures, comedians, film/TV stars, & politicians. Plus, the lampooning of (U of L) Cardinals fans & of (UK) Wildcats fans is never far away! Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence (yes that one) refers to Meiners as “my 1st celebrity” friend & claims he “still makes me starstruck.” OH MY!  Meiners has received numerous awards such as: Mag.’s “Best Radio Personality” award 20 times! KY Monthly mag.’s & the Leo Weekly’s “Best Radio Personality” Along with television news anchor Rachel Platt, Meiners co-hosts the WHAS Crusade for Children, the long-running annual local telethon benefiting children’s charities, as well as, emcee duties &/or promotional work for Metro United Way, the Homeless Coalition, Dare to Care Food Bank, Louisville Metro Police Fdtn., & the Yum! Brands fundraisers for World Food Program. Today, Meiners is a co-host of weekday mornings’ “Great Day Live” (news, knowledge, & nonsense) with WHAS-TV news anchor Rachel Platt.Terry has described his job as interviewing people from all walks of life and let them tell their stories. Funny I can relate to that & we are about to do just that!  Terry has an abundantly happy life as a blended family with 2 sons named Max & Simon Meiners, both morally & ethically strong young men, he proclaims, & stepfather to his beautiful wife Mary George Meiners’ children Aidan & Grace, & if he has nothing else to do, Terry is an avid golfer, marathon runner & private pilot!

Kirt Jacobs is the host and producer of MoxieTalk, a talk show that gives an intimate look into the courage, character and defining moments of today’s most inspiring individuals. In 2005, Kirt Jacobs conceived an interview talk show to showcase the vision and influence of local leaders and launched Leadership Landscape in partnership with MetroTV. Over 250 guests have been featured on this unique TV forum including leaders from the world of politics, business, sports, entertainment, art, community activism, and philanthropy. Today, MoxieTalk is a multimedia platform that continues this unique and intimate format on a national scale. Kirt previously served as an Associate Director of Development for the Sigma Chi Foundation. Based in Louisville, Kirt oversaw the states of AL, KY, MS, NC, TN, WV, and VA. Kirt has extensive experience in both the private and public sector. He has over 25+ years of experience in the real estate industry and has closed over $20 million dollars in transactions during his career. Kirt also served as an economic development officer for Louisville Metro Government from 2003-2011 where he worked on a multitude of local economic development projects. Kirt is the recipient of numerous awards including the Young Professional Association of Louisville’s Most Valuable Young Professional, Business First’s 40 Under 40, Leadership Louisville and Bingham Fellows. He was also named a Louisville Connector. Kirt received his BS in Finance, minor in theater both in 1994 from the University of Kentucky. In 2002, he received a certificate in business and management of entertainment with a specialization in marketing and distribution of feature films from UCLA extension. Kirt is an active supporter of various community organizations including the American Red Cross, Metro United Way, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Louisville Downtown Rotary Chapter and The Olmsted Parks Conservatory.

Councilman Coan and Theresa Reno-Weber (President & CEO of the Metro United Way) nerd out over social service providers, government efficiency and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

A passion for wellness fuels Carlos Rivas. Rivas is a highly regarded health and wellness expert by the medical community for his creation of disease prevention programs. He is a highly sought after presenter and health and wellness consultant, and is recognized as one of the top health and wellness coaches in the country. He has helped many corporations, teams, and individuals reach their optimal level of health and well-being through outcome based programs. He is the fitness and well-being expert for WDRB Fox 41 and TOPS magazine. Rivas is developing an app called Head Coach, designed to help you become a better version of yourself. Rivas holds a (1995) B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, (1996) Health Promotion and Counseling from the University of Louisville, and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology (1999) also from the University of Louisville. Carlos holds numerous certifications including: American College of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer since 1995, National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1995, Advanced Cardiac Life Support since 1995, and FMS certification since 2012. He is a 2016 Leadership Louisville Center Bingham Fellows graduate and board member of Metro United Way. He resides in Louisville, Ky. with his wife and two children.

The desire to serve her community and have a greater impact on more people fuels Theresa Reno-Weber to excel. Recently named president and CEO of Metro United Way, which serves counties across Kentucky and southern Indiana, Reno-Weber has a wealth of experience in private and public sectors. She most recently served Louisville Metro Government where she oversaw the Office of Performance Improvement and Innovation (OPI2), the Department of Information Technology, and the Department of Human Resources. At Louisville Metro Government, Reno-Weber led the launch of Louisville’s internationally recognized LouieStat program, which provides data to track, analyze and manage city government transparently and effectively. In 2015, Government Technology magazine named her one of the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. In 2016, she received the Best of Kentucky Visionary award. In the private sector, Reno-Weber worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. She has spoken both internationally and nationally on subjects of performance management, data-driven decision making, and culture change and co-authored a chapter in the book “Beyond Transparency.” A graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and former lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard, she was deployed to the Persian Gulf, and was on the first Coast Guard cutter to circumnavigate the globe. Reno-Weber also served as a sea marshal post 9/11. She earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Active in the Girl Scouts, she now serves on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. She earned the Girl Scout Gold Award while in high school. Reno-Weber also serves on the boards of Actors Theatre and The Drucker Institute. She lives in Louisville, Ky. with her husband and three children

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Monday, June 25th, 2018. When the new Brand on Broadcasting podcast launches, the first guest will be TED Talk speaker and Human-to-Human digital marketing thought leader Bryan Kramer. Hours after IGTV went live, Bryan joined me to record the episode at Social Media Week Lima, Ohio. Bryan says he's sees huge potential in Instagram's new platform for long-form vertical video. Bryan also shares his thoughts on live streaming in Facebook groups vs on public pages. You can hear the entire interview in the upcoming episode of Brand on Broadcasting. On today's viewing schedule: At 3pm ET, Owen Video hosts BeLive Weekly. He and Molly Mahoney will talk about how they recovered from live streaming disasters and how you can too. That's on the BeLive TV Facebook page. At 4pm ET, it's Episode 4 of Chris Strub's Nonprofit Spotlight. His guest is Melody Murphy, the director of digital engagement at Metro United Way in Louisville. Chris is going live while traveling on the #roadtosocial trip. Watch it on Instagram Live @ChrisStrub. At 5:15pm ET, Ai Addyson-Zhang is a guest on Thinkific's live streaming show. Catch that on Instagram Live @thinkific. At 9pm ET, it's “Ask Mike Murphy.” Mike takes your tech and podcasting questions at the Mike Murphy LLC Facebook page. Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I'm Ross Brand. Have a great day! The post https://livestreamuniverse.com/igtv-is-vertical-the-future-of-video/ (IGTV: Is Vertical the Future of Video? (Update Ep93)) appeared first on https://livestreamuniverse.com/ (Livestream Universe).

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Monday, June 25th, 2018. When the new Brand on Broadcasting podcast launches, the first guest will be TED Talk speaker and Human-to-Human digital marketing thought leader Bryan Kramer. Hours after IGTV went live, Bryan joined me to record the episode at Social Media Week Lima, Ohio. Bryan says he’s sees huge potential in Instagram’s new platform for long-form vertical video. Bryan also shares his thoughts on live streaming in Facebook groups vs on public pages. You can hear the entire interview in the upcoming episode of Brand on Broadcasting. On today’s viewing schedule: At 3pm ET, Owen Video hosts BeLive Weekly. He and Molly Mahoney will talk about how they recovered from live streaming disasters and how you can too. That’s on the BeLive TV Facebook page. At 4pm ET, it’s Episode 4 of Chris Strub’s Nonprofit Spotlight. His guest is Melody Murphy, the director of digital engagement at Metro United Way in Louisville. Chris is going live while traveling on the #roadtosocial trip. Watch it on Instagram Live @ChrisStrub. At 5:15pm ET, Ai Addyson-Zhang is a guest on Thinkific’s live streaming show. Catch that on Instagram Live @thinkific. At 9pm ET, it’s “Ask Mike Murphy.” Mike takes your tech and podcasting questions at the Mike Murphy LLC Facebook page. Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day! Subscribe on iTunes: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/iTunes/ Enable on Alexa: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Alexa Follow on Spreaker: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Spreaker Listen on Spotify: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Spotify

A monologue about a young man and his family facing eviction starts a conversation about housing instability, youth homelessness, and aging out of the system. Featuring conversations with Selena Ortiz, a young woman currently in the system, and Dr. Nikia Owens, the Director of Income and Financial Stability Community Impact at the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. “The orange paper on my door shocked me. I looked at the orange paper and read it five times. Then to make sure I read it five more times. We were getting evicted, and there was nothing to do about it.” — from "Orange Paper" by Branden Hall  * * * Selena Ortiz recently turned 18. She is approaching her final days in a 30 day shelter. After that, she's not sure where she'll be able to go. "The most difficult thing I'm up against in the present moment is temptation. Temptation to not give up, temptation to not keep moving forward... Every time I take three steps forward, I feel like I take five steps back." Though she recently graduated from high school and is enrolled at the Community College of Philadelphia, she has none of her records and only recently acquired her Social Security card. Without her birth certificate, Selena is unable to open a bank account.  Selena's story is not uncommon. It is sobering. But it is not uncommon. On this episode of Mouthful, Selena shares her story, and we talk to Dr. Nikia Owens, whose work at the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is dedicated to income and housing instability. It's a personal conversation, with first person accounts of the systemic challenges and issues facing youth and their families in the City of Philadelphia.  further reading & resources If you need housing assistance or other resources , dial 211, Metro United Way's help referral service. A trusted and caring call specialist will listen to the full scope of your issue and connect you immediately to the right source. For information about becoming a foster parent in Philadelphia, check out "General Steps to Foster Family Care" via Philadelphia's Department of Human Services. The People's Emergency Center provides support for families in need as well as resources for independent living. Their website includes a variety of resources and information to connect those in need with help, support, and safety. Youth Emergency Servicesoffers immediate housing and respite to youth facing housing insecurity or are unable to safely live with family.  Read "Philly women shatter broken foster child image" from Metro Philly, profiling the stories of four women who have become foster care advocates after moving through the system themselves as young people. For a deeper understanding of some of the systemic issues perpetuating income and housing instability, check out this article about the increasing lack of affordable housing in Philadelphia from Jacobin Magazine. Click here to learn more about Philadelphia Young Playwrights. Commentary “Listening to Selena’s story made me appreciate what I have.” — Trinity Williams   Read rising high school senior Trinity Williams' take on the live show here. "Orange Paper" by Branden Hall is performed by Yannick Haynes under the direction of Mitchell Bloom

Jennifer Adrio desires to do meaningful work and make a positive impact on her community. Adrio began her non-profit career at the American Red Cross and then moved over to Metro United Way as United Way’s executive vice president. During her tenure at United Way, the organization received several national awards for initiatives in increasing revenues in planned giving and major gift programs. In 2013, Adrio rejoined the American Red Cross of Louisville after working with Metro United Way for over 23 years. Having worked closely with the Red Cross during her tenure at United Way, she has long held an appreciation for the importance of Red Cross services. She oversees 55 counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Adrio is an experienced leader and well regarded throughout the Louisville area for her fundraising ability. She has two sons and resides in Louisville.

Matt Thornton cites his desire to win as the trait that drives him in his roles leading Thorntons and contributing to the community. Thornton is president and CEO of Thorntons Inc., a leading, independent gasoline and convenience chain retailer with well over 170 stores. Originally founded by Thornton’s father, James H. Thornton, the first location opened in Clarksville, Ind., in 1971. For eight years, Thornton served as vice president of operations. During this time, Thorntons revolutionized the convenience store industry with a new award-winning prototype store, featuring a wide variety of fast food products, groceries, and beverages within a well-lit, customer-friendly environment. In 2001, Thornton was named CEO of Thorntons Inc. He practices “lead by example” in his role and it is not uncommon to see him picking up discarded items to ensure a clean store for his customers. The company is proud to be an ongoing member of Forbes magazine’s list of largest privately held companies in America, and for their peer-awarded recognition as the Most Admired Convenience Store Chain in North America. Thornton also founded a private equity real estate firm, L3, targeting urban retail investments within first tier US markets. He has served as chairman of the Waterfront Development Corporation and chairman of the Metro United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society. In addition, he has served on the boards of several organizations including the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation, and the Crusade for Children Foundation. Thornton lives with his wife, Fran, and their three children.

Ed Manassah is motivated to succeed when he encounters a challenging issue. Manassah is a retired publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal (1993 – 2006). He served in leadership positions from city editor to publisher at six Gannett Co. Inc. newspapers since 1972 and received honors as the top editor/publisher eight times. He was the founding editor of USA Today in 1982. Manassah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Florida. He has served on many civic and professional boards in Louisville and elsewhere, including the Regional Leadership Coalition, Leadership Louisville, the Greater Louisville Fund for the Arts, the Kentucky Economic Development Corporation, the Lincoln Heritage Council, the Louisville Urban League, Leadership Kentucky, and Metro United Way. Manassah is currently an executive in residence at Bellarmine University where he is developing a school of communications, media, and mass culture.

Barbara Sexton Smith’s personal mission is to leave the earth better than she found it. Sexton Smith has a storied professional background that includes time in corporate America where she rose to become the second highest ranking woman at Wendy’s International. She also is a successful entrepreneur. She founded Quick Think, Inc., a leadership development company in 1996 and was nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. A champion of the arts and area nonprofits, Sexton Smith helped raise more than $200 million for Louisville-area organizations, including the Fund for the Arts, Metro United Way, Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the National Conference for Community and Justice and West Louisville Boys and Girls Choirs. Today she helps teach others how to reach their goals, leading courses in negotiation.

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/236107218" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] This week, on World AIDS Day, we reflected on those we've lost, and those who are still fighting — against both HIV/AIDS itself, and the ignorance that leads to shame and criminalization. We also learned about a piece of AIDS history we never knew before: This week on Entertainment Tonight, model Kathy Ireland revealed that Dame Elizabeth Taylor ran what was essentially an underground drug ring and safe house to help HIV positive people. At the time, healthcare for AIDS patients was abysmal, and lifesaving drugs had to be smuggled into the country illegally. And Jaison told us about a great panel discussion featuring Norman Lear, the pioneering TV producer behind socially-progressive shows like "All in the Family," "Good Times," "The Jeffersons," and more. Lear said TV is still a place where social norms can be challenged and stereotypes can be upended. New shows like "Black-ish" have picked up where the groundbreaking shows of Lear's heyday left off. But it's not just the content of TV shows that influence culture, for better or worse. The advertisements that come between show segments don't always just push products. They can also present certain mindsets about gender, race, sexuality and other values. "You virtually never see men in any kind of commercial cleaning up their home, or even their office space," Kaila notes. "This is how advertising basically facilitates ideas of misogyny and patriarchy." But it's not just women who are maligned by this approach — the same companies generally portray men as clueless and helpless in the domestic sphere, when in reality, Kaila notes, "A grown man knows how to do his laundry." Our feature interview this week also explores the social and economical forces that may hold men down — and how cities around the country are trying to mitigate those forces. This week, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) released its first-ever Black Male Achievement City Index. The index measures factors such as whether a city has philanthropic groups and leadership initiatives focused on helping black men and boys succeed. Louisville scored 51 out of a possible 100 points, putting us around the middle of the top 50 cities. Daryle Unseld, senior community manager for Metro United Way, joined us to talk about the local results, He said the Louisville numbers reflect national trends, and he's happy with the results. “I think it’s a great start,” Unseld said. “I think we have the urgency and the opportunity to do more. While we can celebrate some successes, I think we also need to be cognizant that we have a lot of work to do.” He laid out some of the initiatives that are happening around Louisville to improve. To understand the wider national context of the study, we spoke to Rashid Shabazz, a program officer with CBMA. He says while black men do face disparities from employment, education, and policing throughout the country, this particular report focuses on the ways cities are trying to help. “We want to spotlight these initiatives and efforts that are moving forward in the midst of the peril and the challenge that folks are facing,” he said. “These are glimmers of hope.”