Glenn Burleigh

Today’s podcast guest is Glenn Burleigh, Community Engagement Specialist at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC). Glenn was born in Pine Bluff, AR, and moved to St. Louis in 1997 to attend Saint Louis University. Since 2004, Glenn has been an active part of the Missouri progressive movement and has provided leadership within multiple organizations including Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition, SEIU, CWA, and ACORN.

Today’s podcast guest is Glenn Burleigh, Community Engagement Specialist at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC). Glenn was born in Pine Bluff, AR, and moved to St. Louis in 1997 to attend Saint Louis University. Since 2004, Glenn has been an active part of the Missouri progressive movement and has provided leadership within multiple organizations including Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition, SEIU, CWA, and ACORN.

Episode 22-9, part 1: Glenn Burleigh and Fair Housing

Maryanne Dersch

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our interview with Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored, Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It. Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication. 

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our interview with Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Communication-Codependence-Making-Nonprofit/dp/1732276714/ref=sr_1_2?crid=X7AI45LOQX37&amp;keywords=dersch&amp;qid=1640971888&amp;sprefix=billie%20%2Caps%2C350&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It.</a> Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication.

Episode 22-8: Maryanne Dersch, Courageous Conversations

Today’s guest is Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored, Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It. Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication. On today’s episode, which is part one of a 2 part interview, she talks about her experience helping organizations and leaders become more courageous.

Today’s guest is Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Communication-Codependence-Making-Nonprofit/dp/1732276714/ref=sr_1_2?crid=X7AI45LOQX37&amp;keywords=dersch&amp;qid=1640971888&amp;sprefix=billie%20%2Caps%2C350&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It.</a> Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication. On today’s episode, which is part one of a 2 part interview, she talks about her experience helping organizations and leaders become more courageous.

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje continues discussing his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje continues discussing his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Episode 22-7, part 2: FBI Special Agent Darren Boehlje

Today’s podcast is part 1 of a 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje discusses his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Today’s podcast is part 1 of a 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje discusses his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Episode 22-7, part 1- FBI Special Agent Darren Boehlje

Today's interview is the second part of our conversation with Kim Yawitz. We hope that you enjoy the episode.

Today's interview is the second part of our conversation with Kim Yawitz. We hope that you enjoy the episode.

Episode 22-6: Kim Yawitz- The Importance of Health within Communities part 

Registered Dietitian with interests in nutrition public policy and nutrition writing. Featured in Reader's Digest, Everyday Health, SHAPE, Elite Daily, MyFitnessPal Blog, and Simplemost. BS in dietetics, BA in political science, minor in journalism, and MA in communication with an emphasis in political rhetoric. Nearly 3 years experience directing nutrition community outreach program, and three years of community leadership experience on a government-enacted Community Improvement District. Significant public speaking and business administration experience.

Registered Dietitian with interests in nutrition public policy and nutrition writing. Featured in Reader's Digest, Everyday Health, SHAPE, Elite Daily, MyFitnessPal Blog, and Simplemost. BS in dietetics, BA in political science, minor in journalism, and MA in communication with an emphasis in political rhetoric. Nearly 3 years experience directing nutrition community outreach program, and three years of community leadership experience on a government-enacted Community Improvement District. Significant public speaking and business administration experience.

Episode 22-6: Kim Yawitz- The Importance of Health within Communities part 1

Andrew Bradley

Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of our interview with Andrew Bradley. Andrew currently works as Managing Director of Lending- Southern Region for IFF, a mission-driven lender, developer, and consultant that helps communities thrive. Across the Midwest, IFF works at the nexus of facilities and finance to help nonprofits and other service providers to create safe, inspiring spaces that enable them to achieve their missions and support their communities.

Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of our interview with Andrew Bradley. Andrew currently works as Managing Director of Lending- Southern Region for IFF, a mission-driven lender, developer, and consultant that helps communities thrive. Across the Midwest, IFF works at the nexus of facilities and finance to help nonprofits and other service providers to create safe, inspiring spaces that enable them to achieve their missions and support their communities.

Episode 22-5: Andrew Bradley, part 2

Andrew Bradley currently works as Managing Director of Lending- Southern Region for IFF, a mission-driven lender, developer, and consultant that helps communities thrive. Across the Midwest, IFF works at the nexus of facilities and finance to help nonprofits and other service providers to create safe, inspiring spaces that enable them to achieve their missions and support their communities.  During part 1 of the interview, Andrew talks about his experiences navigating life in the St. Louis metropolitan region as an outsider and how serving in a mission based context within a foreign country shaped his views of life and service.

Andrew Bradley currently works as Managing Director of Lending- Southern Region for IFF, a mission-driven lender, developer, and consultant that helps communities thrive. Across the Midwest, IFF works at the nexus of facilities and finance to help nonprofits and other service providers to create safe, inspiring spaces that enable them to achieve their missions and support their communities. During part 1 of the interview, Andrew talks about his experiences navigating life in the St. Louis metropolitan region as an outsider and how serving in a mission based context within a foreign country shaped his views of life and service.

Episode 22-5: Andrew Bradley

This week's podcast interview is part 2 of our conversation with David Noble, the St. Louis market president for Midland States Bank. As a lender, David’s goal is to be a catalyst in the communities he serves in such a way that communal change and socio-economic movement will occur. Mr. Noble is a graduate of Saint Louis University, with a bachelor's degree in organizational studies and a master's in urban planning and development.

This week's podcast interview is part 2 of our conversation with David Noble, the St. Louis market president for Midland States Bank. As a lender, David’s goal is to be a catalyst in the communities he serves in such a way that communal change and socio-economic movement will occur. Mr. Noble is a graduate of Saint Louis University, with a bachelor's degree in organizational studies and a master's in urban planning and development.

Episode 22-4: David Noble interview part 2

Communities Forward seeks to engage and empower communities through open dialogue and strategic partnerships that put people first. Through conversations and interviews, will engage, educate, and inform listeners about the positive things that are occurring that help to move the St. Louis Metropolitan region forward.

David Noble is the St. Louis market president for Midland States Bank. As a lender, David’s goal is to be a catalyst in the communities he serves in such a way that communal change and socio-economic movement will occur. Mr. Noble is a graduate of Saint Louis University, with a bachelor's degree in organizational studies and a master's in urban planning and development.

David Noble is the St. Louis market president for Midland States Bank. As a lender, David’s goal is to be a catalyst in the communities he serves in such a way that communal change and socio-economic movement will occur. Mr. Noble is a graduate of Saint Louis University, with a bachelor's degree in organizational studies and a master's in urban planning and development.

Episode 22-4: David Noble

In today's episode we interview Shannon Koenig, executive director of the Housing Authority of St. Louis County.

In today's episode we interview Shannon Koenig, executive director of the Housing Authority of St. Louis County.

Episode 22-3: Shannon Keonig

Today’s podcast interview is with Galen Gondolfi. Mr. Gondolfi is Chief Strategy Officer for Justine Petersen, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect institutional resources with the needs of low-to moderate-income individuals and families, helping them to build assets and create enduring change - not just for each individual or family that we assist, but the community as a whole. And Founder of the Granite City Art and Design District (G-CADD) is a consortium of creative project spaces located on the 1800 block of State Street of downtown Granite City, IL. As an artist-run space, the Granite City Art and Design District works to provide artists, musicians and creative types an opportunity to execute and exhibit projects in an alternative environment, while simultaneously serving the local community and positively impacting the region at large. During the interview, Galen discusses the impact that cdfi’s can have within a community, as well as how grassroots leaders and artists can shape the future of communities.

Today’s podcast interview is with Galen Gondolfi. Mr. Gondolfi is Chief Strategy Officer for Justine Petersen, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect institutional resources with the needs of low-to moderate-income individuals and families, helping them to build assets and create enduring change - not just for each individual or family that we assist, but the community as a whole. And Founder of the Granite City Art and Design District (G-CADD) is a consortium of creative project spaces located on the 1800 block of State Street of downtown Granite City, IL. As an artist-run space, the Granite City Art and Design District works to provide artists, musicians and creative types an opportunity to execute and exhibit projects in an alternative environment, while simultaneously serving the local community and positively impacting the region at large. During the interview, Galen discusses the impact that cdfi’s can have within a community, as well as how grassroots leaders and artists can shape the future of communities.

Episode 22-2: Galen Gondolfi

Today’s podcast interview is with Daffney Moore. Ms. Moore is the chief of staff for the St Louis Development Corporation. She has extensive experience leading within multiple governmental entities including East St Louis, IL, Dellwood, MO and Berkeley, MO. Ms. Moore is currently pursuing a PhD with a concentration on Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities. During the interview, Ms. Moore discusses her upbringing in East St Louis, IL, how city government can truly effect community improvement, and her hopes for St. Louis in the future.

Today’s podcast interview is with Daffney Moore. Ms. Moore is the chief of staff for the St Louis Development Corporation. She has extensive experience leading within multiple governmental entities including East St Louis, IL, Dellwood, MO and Berkeley, MO. Ms. Moore is currently pursuing a PhD with a concentration on Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities. During the interview, Ms. Moore discusses her upbringing in East St Louis, IL, how city government can truly effect community improvement, and her hopes for St. Louis in the future.

Episode 22-1: Daffney Moore

Paul Sorenson

Today’s podcast interview is part 2 of our interview with Paul Sorenson of the Regional Data Alliance (www.stldata.org). RDA’s mission is to build shared data infrastructure and support strong data actors who use quality data to improve people’s lives.

Today’s podcast interview is part 2 of our interview with Paul Sorenson of the Regional Data Alliance (<a href="http://www.stldata.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stldata.org</a>). RDA’s mission is to build shared data infrastructure and support strong data actors who use quality data to improve people’s lives.

Paul Sorenson- Regional Data Alliance: Episode 21-13, part 2

Today’s podcast interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Paul Sorenson of the Regional Data Alliance (www.stldata.org). RDA’s mission is to build shared data infrastructure and support strong data actors who use quality data to improve people’s lives. The St. Louis Regional Data Alliance (RDA) is housed at the University of Missouri – St. Louis’s Community Innovation and Action Center (CIAC). Over the past three years, the RDA has built a strong data community of over 350 local data practitioners and has developed infrastructure to support data efforts across local governments, social services, public health stakeholders, and education providers. During our conversation Paul talks about what data is, how it can be used to positively impact communities and his path to seeing data as a tool.

Today’s podcast interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Paul Sorenson of the Regional Data Alliance (<a href="http://www.stldata.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stldata.org</a>). RDA’s mission is to build shared data infrastructure and support strong data actors who use quality data to improve people’s lives. The St. Louis Regional Data Alliance (RDA) is housed at the University of Missouri – St. Louis’s Community Innovation and Action Center (CIAC). Over the past three years, the RDA has built a strong data community of over 350 local data practitioners and has developed infrastructure to support data efforts across local governments, social services, public health stakeholders, and education providers. During our conversation Paul talks about what data is, how it can be used to positively impact communities and his path to seeing data as a tool.

Paul Sorenson- Regional Data Alliance: Episode 21-13, part 1

Opal Jones

Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of our interview with Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. In today’s episode Opal discusses the misperceptions those living with HIV/AIDS face, how communities can support them and their families, and why housing is one of the best tools for addressing their needs.

Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of our interview with Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. In today’s episode Opal discusses the misperceptions those living with HIV/AIDS face, how communities can support them and their families, and why housing is one of the best tools for addressing their needs.

Episode 21-12, part 2- Opal Jones—Doorways

Today’s podcast interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. In today’s episode Opal discusses the path she has traveled to become leader of Doorways, as well as discusses the purpose of Doorways and how that plays out in practical ways in St. Louis.

Today’s podcast interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Opal Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that provides housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.  DOORWAYS assists over 3,200 individuals annually in 132 counties in Missouri and Illinois.  As the lead executive, Opal oversees this $10 million organization that includes five housing programs and a licensed 24-hour residential care facility. In today’s episode Opal discusses the path she has traveled to become leader of Doorways, as well as discusses the purpose of Doorways and how that plays out in practical ways in St. Louis.

Episode 21-12, part 1- Opal Jones--Doorways

Today's episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran, creators of "Bare Hands Rescue", a live action show which is currently available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Animal Planet and Discovery+. In "Bare Hands Rescue", Mr. Beran and his staff of experienced technicians, spend their days rescuing and removing wildlife from people's homes and businesses. The interview explores both men's connections to St. Louis, how they both are working to bring opportunities in film and industry to the region, and what it's like to see their project come to fruition after years of hard work and sacrifice.

Today's episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran, creators of "Bare Hands Rescue", a live action show which is currently available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Animal Planet and Discovery+. In "Bare Hands Rescue", Mr. Beran and his staff of experienced technicians, spend their days rescuing and removing wildlife from people's homes and businesses. The interview explores both men's connections to St. Louis, how they both are working to bring opportunities in film and industry to the region, and what it's like to see their project come to fruition after years of hard work and sacrifice.

Episode 21-11, part 2: Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran, creators of "Bare Hands Rescue", a live action show which is currently available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Animal Planet and Discovery+. In "Bare Hands Rescue", Mr. Beran and his staff of experienced technicians, spend their days rescuing and removing wildlife from people's homes and businesses. The interview explores both men's connections to St. Louis, how they both are working to bring opportunities in film and industry to the region, and what it's like to see their project come to fruition after years of hard work and sacrifice.

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran, creators of "Bare Hands Rescue", a live action show which is currently available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Animal Planet and Discovery+. In "Bare Hands Rescue", Mr. Beran and his staff of experienced technicians, spend their days rescuing and removing wildlife from people's homes and businesses. The interview explores both men's connections to St. Louis, how they both are working to bring opportunities in film and industry to the region, and what it's like to see their project come to fruition after years of hard work and sacrifice.

Episode 21-11, part 1: Michael D Francis and Michael "Bare Hands" Beran

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