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In this episode of Freedom to Rise, we dive into the data that shapes Tampa Bay's future. Each year, the Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business, with support from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and United Way Suncoast, release the Regional Competitiveness Report and Tampa Bay eInsights. These reports provide key insights into economic trends, affordability, education, and the talent pipeline across our region.This year's findings highlight successes and challenges, and joining Bronwyn to lead the conversation is Sarah Burgoyne, the new Senior Director of Research and Public Policy at the Tampa Bay Partnership. Sarah brings a fresh perspective to the data that drives change.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday and a national day of service more than 40 years ago. Ernest Hooper and Briana Mays with United Way Suncoast stop by to talk with Florida Matters about the opportunities for service and the need for volunteers in the Tampa Bay region. Plus, some of you may be trying Dry January: abstaining from alcohol for a month after what may have been a round of boozy holiday parties at the end of the year. Later in the show, you'll hear a conversation with Caitlyn and Mike Smith, co-owners of Herban Flow non alcoholic and functional beverage store in St. Petersburg, and Matt Veronesi, bar manager at Willa's in Tampa about how bars, restaurants and bottle stores are adapting to customers looking for non-alcoholic cocktails and other drinks.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday and a national day of service more than 40 years ago. Ernest Hooper and Briana Mays with United Way Suncoast stop by to talk with Florida Matters about the opportunities for service and the need for volunteers in the Tampa Bay region. Plus, some of you may be trying Dry January: abstaining from alcohol for a month after what may have been a round of boozy holiday parties at the end of the year. Later in the show, you'll hear a conversation with Caitlyn and Mike Smith, co-owners of Herban Flow non alcoholic and functional beverage store in St. Petersburg, and Matt Veronesi, bar manager at Willa's in Tampa about how bars, restaurants and bottle stores are adapting to customers looking for non-alcoholic cocktails and other drinks.

This week's Addicted to Fitness analyzes the nutritional components of a popular seasonal beverage. Nick and Shannon explain how certain components of the pumpkin spice latte (pumpkin, spices, and coffee) have numerous health benefits, but warn that many versions of this seasonal beverage you purchase are extremely high in sugar and fat. The hosts also share their recipe for a less indulgent pumpkin spice latte. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.  

This week's Addcited to Fitness describes a health condition that is many U.S. citizens are currently experiencing. Nick and Shannon explain the physical & emotional toll individuals experience when dealing with natural disasters. They also outline the best methods to mitigate the negative side effects of disaster fatigue. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.

This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to determine if bedtime snacking is ok or not ok. Nick and Shannon describe how your digestive system deals with snacking before bed, the importance of portion control for bedtime snacks, and which healthy snacks are the best option to eat 1-2 hours before bedtime. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.

A  significant number of the communities in our area live without the conveniences and advantages banking accounts offer. Bronwyn invites Mark Smith, Financial Stability Manager and Bank On lead for United Way Suncoast and Patrick Eichholtz Community Development manager for First Horizon Bank in a discussion about what it means to be unbanked or underbanked and why economic inclusion is a focal point for United Way Suncoast. More information can be found at https://unitedwaysuncoast.org/what-we-do/income/bank-on-suncoast/

This week, we speak to Gerhard Toth, Business Banking Manager at GTE Financial. Gerhard currently serves as a board member for United Way Suncoast and Braden River Soccer Club. When it comes to board service, Gerhard is led by passion. He chooses organizations that he truly aligns with the mission. In this episode, Gerhard discusses the difference between 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 board service, the big decision Braden River Soccer Club made recently, and characteristics of a good board member. Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Gerhard Toth 02:55 Why do you choose to serve on nonprofit boards? 04:40 Compare and contrast serving on UWS and Braden River Soccer Club 06:30 What is your role on the board? 10:16 How has serving on nonprofit boards helped you become a better leader? 12:10 501(c)3 vs 501(c)6 board service 13:45 Advice to potential board members 16:35 Big news for Braden River Soccer Club 20:20 In summary, it is about doing the right thing 22:20 Recapping with Read Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Summer break is in full swing with a way to go until school starts up again. This is the time kids can lose a lot of the academic gains they've made during the school year. Nicole Brown, vice president of community impact for United Way Suncoast, joins Florida Matters to discuss programs to help stop the "summer slide". And, with the last two Scripps National Spelling Bee champions hailing from the Tampa Bay region, we talk with spelling bee coach Scott Remer about what it takes to succeed in the pressure cooker environment of competitive spelling.

Summer break is in full swing with a way to go until school starts up again. This is the time kids can lose a lot of the academic gains they've made during the school year. Nicole Brown, vice president of community impact for United Way Suncoast, joins Florida Matters to discuss programs to help stop the "summer slide". And, with the last two Scripps National Spelling Bee champions hailing from the Tampa Bay region, we talk with spelling bee coach Scott Remer about what it takes to succeed in the pressure cooker environment of competitive spelling.

The SPARK Initiative recently participated in Week of Caring, a week-long collaboration by United Way Suncoast and partner organizations to enhance our community through volunteer efforts while learning about other like-minded organizations in our area. Nicole, Jena, Chad, and Mari discuss the importance of volunteerism and the amazing opportunities offered at MacDonald Training Center in Tampa.

United Way Suncoast CEO, Jessica Muroff joins us to talk about the amazing, impactful work United Way Suncoast does in the Tampa Bay area. United Way brings people, advocates, donors, and volunteers together to create a “Community United” to make better opportunities for all. The United Way gives people—families—the freedom to rise.

Some present a rosy picture of the Florida economy, but on the latest episode of the Freedom To Rise podcast, we delve deeper into the data and explain why all is not well for the state's ALICE families. Florida Trend associate editor Mike Brassfield and United Way Suncoast Data Analysis Director Aaron Neal join United Way Suncoast Chief Impact Officer Bronwyn Beightol to give a true picture of the highs and lows of the state economy. Listen in.

United Way Suncoast VITA Coordinator & Senior Financial Stability Manager Margarita Sorah shares valuable information on United Way Suncoast's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program as tax season begins.

NewsRadio WFLA Market & Air Travel Expert Jay Ratliff recaps the December jobs report and breaks down the incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight that led to a hole in the side of the plane. 95-3 WDAE Morning Show Co-Host Aaron Jacobson recaps the Bucs win over the Panthers and previews their Wild Card game against the Eagles. Senior VP of Communications for United Way Suncoast Ernest Hooper discusses the Centennial Celebration kickoff at Tampa City Hall and their efforts to help families in need across Tampa Bay.

Ep. 163: College basketball shaped this leader who was an executive at United Way Suncoast and enjoyed a lucrative career as a banking executive at Wells Fargo and BB&T before landing at Tampa Bay Partnership.  “True competitors aren't actually trying to beat someone else,” she shared. “They are trying to be the best that they can be, and the byproduct is that they beat other people because they're assessing themselves against where they want to be.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.  Special thanks to Daniel Kehn and Samantha Clark for making this episode possible.

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners recently voted to slash its funding for Suncoast 2-1-1, a vital service that provides a 24/7 path to support for community members in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto. What's the potential impact of losing that funding? Heart of Florida United Way 2-1-1 vice president Catherine Rea and Glasser/Schoenbaum executive director Charlene Altenhain join United Way Suncoast's Bronwyn Beightol to discuss the life-saving work of Suncoast 2-1-1, and how it's been a cornerstone in the community for more than 30 years.

All across the Suncoast region, early learning educators and parents find themselves dealing with a crisis within a crisis: children acting out the emotional trauma of their lives, disrupting learning and creating an issue that results in parents losing their jobs. It's a trauma that often begins in the home, and the pandemic has only served to exacerbate the issue. United Way Suncoast has partnered with the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation and Florida Center for Early Learning to take on this issue. Listen in as United Way Suncoast CEO Bronwyn Beightol and Florida Center CEO Kristie Skoglund explain the issue and how we're working to resolve it.

In this episode of the  Freedom to Rise Podcast, Bronwyn welcomes  St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, a distinguished public servant with over 20 years of experience. Mayor Welch made history by becoming the first commissioner to represent County Commission District 7 in St. Petersburg, and he's the second African American commissioner in the history of Pinellas County. Mayor Welch assumed the role of mayor in 2022, bringing his vision for progress and development to the forefront. Tune in as we discuss his five pillars of progress and their alignment with United Way Suncoast's mission."Partnership matters, and we're stronger together." 

Metropolitan Ministries' latest effort can be summed up in two words: Come Together. MetMin's NeighborHope Project focuses on zip codes disproportionately suffering from childhood poverty. The Florida Chamber's Prosperity Project identified the zip codes and MetMin has identified ways to help, including collaborating with United Way Suncoast and other organizations. Listen up as the nonprofit's JaLem Robinson and Caleb Bates detail the collaborative work happening in Pinellas County.

Jeff Brandes makes his second appearance on the Freedom To Rise podcast, but his first after ending a 12-year run in Tallahassee. The former senator and state representative from St. Petersburg has launched the Florida Policy Project, a policy bank (don't call it a think tank) to continue tackling some of the state's most pressing issues. Listen up as he tells host Bronwyn Beightol about his actionable plans regarding property insurance, criminal justice reform and two subjects directly impacting United Way Suncoast's ALICE families: housing and transportation.

MidPoint takes up the challenges of Affordable Housing in the Tampa Bay region and what to do about it with former County Commissioner Kimberly Overman, Founder of the Housing Leadership Council of Tampa Bay, and Ernest Hooper, Sr. VP of Communications for the United Way Suncoast.

United Way Suncoast has selected Career Source Tampa Bay to conduct research into the factors that drive youth success in the region. To discuss more about their research Bronwyn welcomes Dr. Byron Clayton to the Freedom to Rise Podcast. Dr. Clayton talks about work force development in Tampa, identifying success factors, and the most surprising fact of the study. Stay tuned for more information on the study at unitedwaysuncoast.org

We're talking about the challenges facing Floridians on the edge of poverty in Tampa Bay. Two out of five Floridians are living on the edge of poverty. That's according to a report published in April by United Way Suncoast.

We're talking about the challenges facing Floridians on the edge of poverty in Tampa Bay. Two out of five Floridians are living on the edge of poverty. That's according to a report published in April by United Way Suncoast.

This week, we are joined by CEO of United Way Suncoast, Jessica Muroff. Jessica took over the role of CEO just before the beginning of the pandemic and has lead the organization through a transformative culture shift. Jessica shares with us how she assessed the current culture, how she made this new culture stick, and as with all our interviews we end with Jessica's advice to a new CEO. Key Takeaways: Have a bias for action. Communicate with radical transparency. Follow through, do what you say you are going to do. Timestamps: 00:50 - Interview starts 01:00 - Jessica introduces herself 02:20 - Jessica's first 100 days as CEO 06:00 - How did you structure your communication and discovery in those first 6 weeks? 07:36 - How did everyone receive your thoughts on the direction of the organization? 09:55 - What was your assessment of the culture?  12:15 - Where did you want to take the culture and what steps have you taken 15:40 - What made you realize you needed to take these steps? 17:25 - How was the huddle structured and how has it evolved? 20:45 - How did you approach the huddles? 22:20 - Did you have to change the structure of the organization to change the culture? 25:45 - How do you ensure people are hearing what needs to be heard? 29:00 - What would you do differently if you became CEO of UWS again? 30:40 - What would you say to a new CEO who is looking to change the culture of their organization? 33:20 - Recapping with Read Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast Follow us on: Linkedin

Join Lori and her guest, Ashley Dietz, as they talk about trust-based philanthropy and more. Ashley is the president and CEO of Florida Philanthropic Network. She discusses her philanthropic work, the concept of trust-based philanthropy, and what she hopes to be her professional and personal legacy. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Philanthropic culture differences between the US and Australia How FPN support their nonprofit organizations What is trust-based philanthropy? Best practices a funder can implement And much more!   About Ashley Dietz:   Ashley has served as president and CEO of FPN since September 2020 and overall has 14 years of experience in Philanthropy. She previously served as Senior Director, Community Partnerships and Operations for United Way Suncoast, where she led the integration of the community investment process, partnership strategies, and regional contract management process across the organization's five-county footprint, ensuring sound stewardship of financial and non-financial resources. She is also a recent graduate of Leadership Tampa, part of the LT Class 2022.   Ashley currently serves on the Board of Directors for the state-wide non-profit Florida Civic Advance and on the Public Policy Committee with the Tampa Bay Chamber. Ashley has also served as the chair of the Florida Chapter for PEAK Grantmaking, a member-led community of grants management professionals who foster collaboration to enable philanthropy to achieve its full potential for good. She previously worked at the City of Sydney Council in Sydney, Australia, for five years, managing complex funding streams and processes at the local government level. Ashley has a Master's in Policy Studies with a focus in International Relations from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. She has a B.A. in Media Communications with a Minor in Political Science from Webster University in St. Louis.   Connect with Ashley! Trust-Based Philanthropy Project: https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/ Florida Philanthropic Network: https://www.fpnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyheathdietz/   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com   

Advocacy represents a cornerstone of our work at United Way Suncoast. We believe government plays a critical role in creating change that can improve people's lives, but government cannot do it alone. Neither can United Way and the rest of our nonprofit sector. Bronwyn welcomes CEO of the Women's Resource Center Ashley Brown to discuss just that. From production manager for a transformer plant to her current role she's managed an impactful nonprofit, produced a lot of success stories, and transformed the lives of thousands of women. She enters her 20th year as the CEO of the Women's Resource Center, an organization dedicated to providing direction to women of all generations by inspiring, educating and supporting them through life's transit.They discuss the center's mission, coming together with various ideas and viewpoints, her journey from first female production manager to CEO of the Center, and the critical role the center plays in helping women. For more information on the Women's Resource Center, please visit https://www.mywrc.org/

In our region, the average annual cost of childcare for a toddler is greater than the annual cost of tuition for a University of South Florida student. Only 50% of the students in our five-county footprint enter Kindergarten ready to learn. And on average, early learning educators earn $5,000 below the living wage for our area. These are just some of the indications that we're grappling with a childcare crisis in our community and nationally. To address the crisis, United Way Suncoast will stage an Early Learning Crisis virtual presentation at 10 a.m. on Dec. 6.  The hour-long event will officially introduce our organization's Early Learning Dashboard, and it'll give three panelists the opportunity to discuss the intricacies of the crisis, the steps that are being taken to address specific issues and why everyone in the community should care. You can visit our website, unitedwaysuncoast.org, to find the link and register to attend.As a preview for the presentation, we've produced a special Freedom To Rise podcast highlighting some of the key interviews we've conducted with stakeholders over the last . On this episode, you'll hear from Florida Early Learning Chancellor Matthew Mears, Manatee Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Jacki Dezelski, Children's Movement CEO and former state representative Vance Aloupis and Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas CEO Lindsay Carson.

On this episode, we are speaking with Brian Deming, two time Board Chair for United Way Suncoast (separated by 10 years) and seasoned technology entrepreneur, executive and investor. Brian provides us with some great information from his experience of being a board chair in both the for-profit and nonprofit industries, some of the differences in a for-profit merger and nonprofit merger, how he got involved in nonprofit boards, and much more. If you want to learn about some differences between the for-profit industry and nonprofit, how to run a productive board meeting and how to be an effective board chair, this episode is for you. Thank you Brian for joining us for this episode of I 501(c) You! Key takeaways: As a board chair, be a facilitator. Get the most out of your board and help the CEO get the most out of their staff. When running a board meeting, be on time, start on time, end on time, know when its time to stop discussing and start deciding. Use a consent agenda! Timestamps: 01:45 - Why did you join a nonprofit board? 03:35 - How do you decide which nonprofit to be involved in? 06:10 - How did you evolve to become a board member of United Way Suncoast? 08:25 - Can you talk about the progression of growing from a volunteer to a board member? 10:50 - What is the biggest difference between a nonprofit and for-profit merger? 12:57 - How do you approach your role of board chair? 15:57 - How often do you interact with board members? and operational aspects of being a board chair 18:40 - How do you ensure a comfort level with the staff, knowing that you primarily work with the CEO? 21:03 - How do you run a productive board meeting? 23:15 - How do you prepare for the board meetings? 25:50 - Benefits of the consent agenda 29:00 - What makes an effective Board Chair? 30:20 - Nonprofit board vs for-profit board 34:08 - Leading a for-profit vs a nonprofit 37:30 - Advice for people interested in becoming a board chair   Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com

In the 8a hour, NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the show to discuss funding for Ukraine. Plus, calls to cancel Kanye, a midterm elections update from a FiveThirtyEight analyst, Aaron's sports update, a preview of United Way Suncoast events, and trending stories.

The devastation left in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian leaves all of us heartbroken. We hope that recovery efforts bring comfort to those impacted by the storm, but as we've said before - hope requires more than empathetic emotions, it requires action. On this episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast Bronwyn Beightol is joined by United Way of Florida CEO Melissa Nelson to discuss how United Way Suncoast, and all the local United Ways in Florida, will play a role in the mid-and-long term recovery of our communities. 

The path to post-secondary opportunities for today's youth can be fraught with societal pitfalls, equity imbalances, and motivational malaise - which is why youth success is one of United Way Suncoast's top priorities. On this episode we talk to two community leaders who have accepted the challenge of creating pathways for children to become successful members of our society. 

A May report from the Florida Department of Education revealed that third-grade reading scores dropped or remained stagnant in four of the five counties serviced by United Way Suncoast. It's a clear indication that COVID-19 education disruptions have impacted student performance. It's also a signal that out of school reading programs remain critical to elevating performance and dealing with post-pandemic problems. On this episode of the Freedom to Rise podcast, we speak with Bill Sadlo, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota/DeSoto; Dawn Stanhope, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee; and Bernadette Denison, literacy coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast about how their organizations are working to reverse the trend and unlock literacy in our region.

In the past year, the housing crisis in Sarasota and Manatee has reached a new level of intensity. According to data from United Way Suncoast, half of local families are rent-cost burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent.Housing advocates like Jon Thaxton currently work toward solutions. Thaxton is the Senior Vice President for Community Investment at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. He started at the Foundation in 2012, after serving on the Sarasota County Commission for 12 years. Before that, Thaxton worked locally as a realtor. This range of experience has given Thaxton insight into the local housing market on various levels.Critical Times reporter Becca Hadwen sat down with Thaxton in May to discuss how to address the housing crisis on the Suncoast. Here is their unedited interview.

Tune in on Monday, 6/13/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring Preston R Scott! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Preston Scott holds a Juris Masters degree in Financial Regulation and Compliance from FSU School of Law. He has served in the Banking industry in various roles over the past 10 years working for some of the most progressive community banks in the Tampa Bay area including C1 Bank and Pilot Bank. Prior to his banking career he served as a Lancome Paris Business Manager at various retailers and was featured as a featured makeup artist throughout the state of Florida. He is a master of bringing a brand and its mission to the forefront of a community through representation and building employee engagement. Having had the pleasure of working closely with incredible community Leaders and industry trailblazers,Preston has earned the respect and trust needed to assist in major community initiatives. While his role has often been supportive, his work was vital in the success of these initiatives. Preston has served as the Marketing/PR Chair of the 2019 American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball, an initiative that raised $500,000 for our community. His community involvement includes organizations such as the Outback Bowl, American Heart Association, American Brain Tumor Association, Dress for Success, Working Women of Tampa Bay, and the Girl Scout's WCF Camp CEO, USF WLP. Preston serves as an Area Board Advisory member for United Way Suncoast and serves on its Sustainability and Innovation Committee. Preston is a 2019 Leadership Tampa Bay alumni. In 2020 he served on the Board of Advisors for Digital Marketing at USF and as a Dean appointed mentor for the Innovative Scholars Program at USF St. Pete. Preston is very passionate about mental health awareness and self-care. In his spare time, Preston enjoys catching the stunning sunsets and moon rises during long walks on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, spending quality time with his family & and staying current with the latest news in Auto Journalism. His favorite podcasts are Brene Brown's Dare to Lead and Unlocking Us. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedoctorwhisperer/message

Bronwyn welcomes Pinellas Early Learning Coalition CEO Lindsay Carson and Hillsborough Early Learning Coalition CEO Gordon Gillette to the podcast to discuss what drives them, the current start of early learning, how the affordable housing and eviction crisis' are affecting recruiting and retention and more. Lindsay also discussing the "benefits cliff" and how partnerships like United Way Suncoast can make a difference. 

United Way Suncoast's new online dashboard, State of the Housing Crisis, finds half of Tampa Bay area families are rent-cost burdened.

Ryan talks to United Way Suncoast CEO Jessica Muroff about the need around Tampa Bay, their upcoming "Week of Caring," and their work helping renters avoid eviction.

Join our host Sean Shaw for another episode of Vanguards of Democracy! This week he is accompanied by two guests committed to education in TampaBay: Celeste Roberts, who co-founded The Skills Center, a youth development institution with an athletic commitment, and Ernest Hooper, a long-time journalist with the Tampa Bay Times and now Vice-President of Communications for United Way Suncoast. Connect with Sean Shaw: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sshawfl/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seanmichaelshaw Watch VOD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATjlaWZl1bePvhBSRkGfYA Vanguards of Democracy is sponsored by Vanguard Attorneys: https://www.vanguardattorneys.com

Ryan checks in with United Way Suncoast for Giving Tuesday.

James Gillen is Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of United Way Suncoast in Tampa, Florida.  As the CMO Mr. Gillen is responsible for creating the strategic vision for United Way Suncoast's overall marketing and communications function. He stewards the organization's brand reputation in the communities served by United Way Suncoast and their partners.He joined United Way Suncoast in February of 2020 as the Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Jim led an extensive brand relaunch with a strong focus on communicating the tremendous impact of the work that United Way Suncoast and their partners do in the community.Prior to joining United Way Suncoast, Jim was founder and CEO of Slate Media, a dynamic multi-channel media and public relations firm. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. https://unitedwaysuncoast.orghttps://linkedin.com/in/jamesgillen***************************************************************************If you'd like to talk to Terry McDougall about coaching or being a guest on Marketing Mambo, here's how you can reach her:Website: https://www.terrybmcdougall.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallEmail: Terry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms is available at Amazon. 

Accessible housing, tax assistance, early childhood education -- United Way guides people through some of the most difficult trials that life serves up, and many of us have no idea of the help they offer, all over the world. Kari Goetz of our local affiliate, United Way Suncoast, joins us on this episode and in her theater-honed style explains how so many people who work full time can still fall through the cracks of society. Tune in for a phenomenal convo about safety nets, German food, and the Mouseketeers -- then take a look through our episode list to hear from our other great community partners like the Rays, St. Pete Distillery, and wrestlers from the WWE!   Want to get involved in making your community a healthier, happier place? Visit FeedingTampaBay.org to donate or volunteer with us -- or if you're in need yourself, find food in your area that's fresh and free.

This episode features professional fundraiser and AFP Tampa Bay board member, Amanda Jacobson. During the conversation, Wilma and Amanda discuss how United Way Suncoast engagest philanthropists as well as how Amanda's early philanthropic experiences have shaped her giving philosophy.

The Tampa Bay Partnership, a business backed organization seeking to improve quality of life in the Tampa Bay area, has named a new CEO. Bemetra Simmons was previously an executive with United Way Suncoast and before that in the banking sector.

Ryan talks to Kari Goetz, United Way Suncoast Chief Advancement Officer, about United Way’s upcoming Week of Caring.

Mr. Dutkowsky joined Tech Data in 2006 as CEO and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. In June 2017, he was elected Chairman.  Mr. Dutkowsky has more than 40 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, including senior executive positions in sales, marketing and channel distribution with leading manufacturers and software publishers IBM, EMC, and J.D. Edwards.   Mr. Dutkowsky serves on the boards of directors of Raymond James Financial, Inc., Pitney Bowes Inc., US Foods Holding Corp., United Way Suncoast and the Moffitt Research Committee, as well as the advisory board of the University of South Florida Business School.

Kari Goetz from United Way Suncoast discusses their work with those who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE), racial justice, and the future of philanthropy.

Ryan and Morgan talk to the CEO of United Way Suncoast about their various programs to help those impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Ryan Gorman spoke with United Way Suncoast about their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and their A.L.I.C.E. report. Holly Bullard, Senior Director of Financial Stability Initiatives, and Margarita Perez, Senior Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives, joined the show. www.unitedwaysuncoast.org

On this episode of SPx, host Ashley Ryneska welcomes local change agent Emery Ivery, Chief Impact Officer of United Way Suncoast to the show. Ivery talks the business of philanthropy, and the impact the United Way has made through thriving corporate partnerships with companies like Baycare, the Tampa Bay Rays, and Duke Energy. He shares the values that got him started as a psychiatric social worker, and what moved him to systemic justice work some 30 years ago. He discusses the United Way's multifaceted missions, and what they look like in our community, including the multi-resources neighborhood initiative in Campbell Park, the "walking school bus", and the 2-1-1 help-service.

Ryan spoke with Emery Ivery, Tampa Bay area president for United Way Suncoast, about the various programs they offer, including assistance with early childhood education and post-graduation planning. www.unitedwaysuncoast.org

Tax policy can dramatically shape the availability of economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income workers. Taxes generate revenue for public goods and services, such as healthcare, infrastructure, and education, which significantly affect low- and moderate-income workers' ability to connect to and thrive in today's economy. Certain tax credits – such as the EITC and the Child Tax Credit – are targeted to low- and moderate-income working families to supplement incomes and encourage work. Additionally, taxes influence the behaviors of corporations, including their decisions of where to locate, how many and what kind of jobs to create, and what benefits and compensation to offer workers. As Congress and the White House consider reforms to US tax policy, we invite you to explore how the most-discussed reforms would affect low- and moderate-income workers if implemented. In this lunchtime conversation held at the Aspen Institute, a diverse panel of experts considered the many ways that tax policy shapes economic opportunities, reflect on the ideas and proposals put forth to date, and highlight areas where tax reform could benefit working people, corporations, and the United States economy more broadly. This event features Alex Brill (Research Fellow, American Enterprise Institute), Frank Clemente (Executive Director, Americans for Tax Fairness), Mireya Eavey (Sarasota Area President, United Way Suncoast), and moderator Jeanne Sahadi (Senior Writer, CNNMoney). This event is part of the Working in America series, an ongoing discussion series hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program that highlights an array of critical issues affecting low- and moderate-income workers in the United States and ideas for improving and expanding economic opportunities for working people. For more information, visit as.pn/workinginamerica. The Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy. We recognize that race, gender, and place intersect with and intensify the challenge of economic inequality and we address these dynamics by advancing an inclusive vision of economic justice. For over 25 years, EOP has focused on expanding individuals' opportunities to connect to quality work, start businesses, and build economic stability that provides the freedom to pursue opportunity. Learn more at as.pn/eop.