Community Possibilities
Welcome to Community Possibilities ®! This In this podcast, I will be joined by community leaders, doing the hard work of social change. We will talk about root causes and dig deep to understand social and health inequities. Let’s imagine all of the possibilities if we learn how to talk to each other, not at each other.
Episodes
69 episodes
Transforming Child Welfare Through Preventative Legal Advocacy: Meet Emilie Cook
Preventative legal advocacy is reshaping the future of child welfare, and Emily Cook is at the forefront. As a Senior Staff Attorney at the Barton Child Law and Policy Center, Emilie Cook shares her journey from traditional legal practice to be...
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Challenging the Systemic Barriers of Poverty: Meet Dr. Donna Beegle
Dr. Donna Beegle's remarkable journey from the depths of generational poverty to achieving a doctorate in educational leadership offers a powerful narrative of resilience and hope. Through her story, we unravel the systemic barriers that perpet...
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Episode 67
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1:02:17
Building Bridges Between Research and Community Voices with Dr. Dawn X. Henderson
Dr. Dawn X. Henderson makes research accessible for marginalized communities. From her beginnings as a middle school science teacher, to founding We Claim Research, Dawn's journey is filled with inspiring stories and groundbreaking work. Dawn’s...
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Episode 66
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1:00:41
Fostering Collaboration Through Facilitative Leadership: Meet Karie Terhark
Karie Terhark joins us in an enlightening conversation on community empowerment, revealing how her journey as a Technology of Participation (TOP) facilitator has transformed her approach to inclusivity and stakeholder engagement. Her experience...
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Episode 65
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56:22
Transforming Health Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Brandon Wilson of Community Catalyst
What if health was a guaranteed right, accessible to everyone regardless of race or background? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Brandon Wilson from Community Catalyst as we unpack the concept of health equity. Dr. Wilson's jou...
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Episode 64
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53:41
Leading Using the Seven Directions With Dr. Nicky Bowman
Dr. Nicole Bowman joins me to talk about the rich tapestry of traditional knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing. Nicky, known as the "Blue Collar Scholar," shares her transformative journey as an advocate for culturally responsive and Indige...
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Episode 63
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Together With Families: A Second Visit with Sarah Winograd Babayeuski
Sarah Winograd Babayeuski is a relentless advocate for families involved in the foster care system. Sarah joins me for the second time on the show to update us on the latest transformation of the nonprofit she founded. Together With Families (T...
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Episode 62
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1:00:02
Building a Resilient Georgia
Emily Ann Ball and Audrey Itikata of Resilient Georgia join us to talk about their work with the organization marking its fifth year of dedication to trauma-informed approaches, child wellness and early brain development.Resilient Georg...
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Episode 61
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49:56
The Heart of Nonprofit Leadership: Meet LaDonna Collins
What happens when you prioritize authentic relationships over financial gains in community work? Join us in this enlightening episode of Community Possibilities as we sit down with the inspiring LaDonna Collins. Fresh from her role as executive...
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Episode 60
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58:02
Nurses Transforming Healthcare: Meet John Silver
Join us on Community Possibilities as John Silver, a registered nurse, shares his vision of a future where healthcare operates as a hybrid public utility, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary approaches and political advocacy to address s...
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Episode 59
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1:02:09
Sowing the Future of Urban Farming and Community Health: Meet Christa Barfield
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of career and calling, unsure of which path to take? Christa Barfield didn't just stand at that crossroad; she blazed a trail from a decade-long healthcare profession to revolutionizing urban agriculture. O...
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Episode 58
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Shifting Systems to Support Rural Children: Meet Kali Thorne Ladd
On this episode of Community Possibilities, Kali Thorne Ladd, Executive Director of the Children's Institute joins me. Kali shares her journey from passionate classroom teacher to a visionary leader, driving policy change to bolster the well-be...
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Episode 57
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50:44
Community Development Using a Trauma-Informed Approach: Meet Dr. Tasha Parker
In this episode of Community Possibilities, Dr. Tasha Parker shares her story and work as community psychologist and liscenced clinical social worker. Tasha's personal story influences her approach to collaborative systems change, challen...
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Episode 56
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48:16
The Able Mindset: Meet Addis Gonte
Following a car accident at 16, Addis Alemayehu Gonte's life changed forever. Eventually he recovered from multiple traumatic injuries. Addis shares the challenges of living with visable and invisible disabilities. While in college he fou...
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Episode 55
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38:38
Transforming Lives and Communities: Shen Chefalo on Trauma-Informed Change and Foster Care Reform
Shen Chefalo's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of healing. Our conversation highlights the profound impact how our own lives can lead us in unexpected places. We delve into the heart of what it means to create trauma-informed...
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Shared Spaces, Shared Lives, and the Intimacy of Communal Living: Meet Johann Jacob and Helen Kinsella
Johann Jacob and Helen Kinsella, two residents of Co-Habitat Quebec's, join me to share their community in Quebec, Canada. I met Johann at the Canadian Evaluation Society and he and his partner graciously hosted me and another friend for ...
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Episode 53
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52:26
Parental Power and Voice: Meet Changemaker Angela Masden
What does it mean to be an advocate, a parent, and a community leader? Angela Masden is all of those things. In this episode, Angela shares her story and shares her lessons learned. She shares her inspiring journey as single parenth...
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Episode 52
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57:03
Discovering the Heart Work with Dr. Qwynn Galloway Salazar
How do you usually great veterans? Do you nod and thank them for their service? In this episode, Dr. Qwynn Galloway Salazar, an Army veteran and military spouse, joins me for a second time to revisit her work with veteran and military communiti...
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Episode 51
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56:07
Strengthening Families and Preventing Child Abuse: Meet Jennifer Stein
From a career in banking to fortifying families against child abuse, our guest today is a testament to the power of following your passion. Jennifer Stein, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, joins us to share her inspiring journ...
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Episode 50
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46:12
Breaking the Cycle of Youth Trauma and Homelessness: Meet Alie Redd
Join us as we journey alongside Dr. Alie Redd, Executive Director of Covenant House, Georgia. "Dr. A" was raised in the 70's as a 'parentified kid' and faced homelessness during her undergrad years. Alie's life story is one of grace, resi...
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Episode 49
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48:00
Equity, Inclusion and the Atlanta Beltline: Meet Nonet Sykes
Join me as I sit down with Nonet Sykes, the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Atlanta Beltline Inc., who reveals the many changes brought about by the Atlanta Beltline project. Nonet describes how the Beltline, beyond its identity as a walk...
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Episode 48
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37:27
Empathy Through Storytelling: Meet Catherine Cote
Join us on this enlightening convo with Catherine Cote, founder of Project Empathy. A college study abroad experience to Melbourne, Australia, changed her life. Catherine's story is one of personal growth and social awakening. Cath...
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Episode 47
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49:18
Navigating the Landscape of Community Consulting
Are you ready to understand community level change? Buckle up as my business bestie, Dr. Susan Wolff, and I share our experiences working with community coalitions and community-based nonprofits. We share our highs, our lows, and those 'aha' mo...
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Episode 46
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45:20
Shaping Debates and Decisions: Meet David Shorr
In this episode, advocate, evaluator, city councilman, and recently new podcast host, David Shorr joins me on Community Possibilities. We met through our mutual colleague and friend, Kathleen Sullivan. Kathleen has the distinction of bein...
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Episode 45
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54:41
Fighting Hate and Extremism in the South: Meet Allison Padilla-Goodman of the Anti-Defamation League
On this episode, Allisaon Padilla-Goodman, Vice President of the Southern Division of the Anti-Defamation League joins me. As Vice President of the Southern Division, Allison Padilla-Goodman and her team work daily to fight antisemitism ...
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Episode 44
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