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  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 164: Operation Metro Surge, Minneapolis MN with Journalist, Kyndell Harkness.

    This episode with Kyndell Harkness is a follow-up from an interview #161 with Molly and Kristen from the Mama Bear Podcast. Kyndell Harkness, a former photojournalist at the Minnesota Star Tribune and now CEO and founder of Infinite Voices.  The episode delves into Kyndell's journey from Harlem to the Midwest, her extensive career in journalism, and her transition into a role focused on culture and community. Kyndell discusses her work in promoting diversity and inclusion within newsrooms, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices to cover blind spots and build trust with communities. The episode touches on Operation Metro Search in Minneapolis, highlighting the community's strategic response and ongoing mutual aid efforts. Finally, Kyndell introduces Infinite Voices, her consultancy aimed at fostering human-centered workplace cultures. She emphasizes the significance of building a strong cultural foundation that adapts over time, allowing organizations to thrive amidst change. 1: 31 Kyndell’s background 4:20 Kyndell’s role as Head of Culture and Community at the Minnesota Star Tribune 9:26 Diversity of Voices  in the NewsRoom 12:59 What is happening on the ground in Minnesota? 19:42 Diversification of news sources 20:31 The beginnings of Infinite Voices 34:53 Business and People Strategy for your business 36:00 Final Words and Key Takeaways:  1) Stay curious and intentional  2) Person-to-person connections in the flesh! ⁠Link⁠ to Kyndell’s article in the Minnesota Star Tribune⁠ Link ⁠to Mutual Aid for MN

    41 min

  2. 5 MAR

    Episode 162. Michaela Barnett, running for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2026

    Michaela Barnett is a small business owner, scientist, and community leader who spent the last year working in Congress — so she knows firsthand what isn’t working, why, and what to do about it. She's running to flip the longest-held Republican seat in the country, Tennessee's second congressional district. Michaela is fighting to reclaim our people's power and reform our government to better serve the people of East Tennessee.  This race is going to take all of us working together to flip this long-held Republican seat. Think about the message it would send to the powers that be, if we flip TN-02 blue! Timeline of our conversation: 0:00 Introduction 1: 30 Michaela's backstory and civil engineering career 5:30 Knoxfill - A community refillery in Knoxville, TN 9:17 Why is policy important? 12:17 School Vouchers and Students with Disabilities 16:00 Medicaid and universal basic healthcare 17:30 Women's Reproductive Health 24:29: Voting Rights and the SAVE Act 28:00 Action Items

    33 min

  3. 23 FEB

    Episode 161: Operation Metro Surge Convo with the co-hosts of "Mama You Belong" Podcast

    In today’s episode, I chat with Kirsten DesMarias and Molly Hilgenberg, co-hosts of the podcast” Mama You Belong.” Kirsten and Molly live in Minnesota and are here to create an awareness of what is happening with regard to Operation Metro Surge. This episode was recorded Feb 9, 2026 and on Feb 12, 2026, Tom Homan who is leading Operation Metro Surge after Greg Bivino’s removal, reported that “immigration enforcement operation was winding down”, there however remains scepticism that this is happening (1) In the meantime, ICE detention facilities are growing at an alarming rate and as off mid January are reported  73 000 individuals in detention (2). There are emerging allegations of human rights violations, including children in Dilley, TX (3), and 32 reported deaths in detention in 2025 (4) Timeline of the Conversation: 1:41 Mama You Belong origin story 4:02 What  is happening in MN in the Winter 2026? 5:12 Primary Source 1: Mom of Two 10:32 Men in Masks 18:37 Primary Source 2: Mom from Minnesota 21:00 Language matters: Protestors are not Domestic Terrorists 21:37 The Constitution and the First Amendment 22:00 What is happening in ICE detention centers? 25:35 When parents become politicised. 30:00 Children growing up in this time. 32: 00 Living in the Lie vs the Reality - Vaclav Havel essay on the “Power of the Powerless” 34:00 Regulating your nervous system during “Flooding the Zone” 38:00 Preparing for mutual aid in your community 40: 00 Conclusion with information resources and call to action. @onsitepublicmedia@toussaintmorrison@minneapolisward2@sahanjournal@bygeorgiafort@nekimal@minnesota50501@janashortal@monarca.minn@minnesota_neighbors@standwithminnesota@immigrantlawcentermn@immigrantdefensenetwork Stand with Minnesota - Website that consolidates testimonies, resources, and mutual aid opportunities. Resistance Guide - Free web app that helps match you to relief efforts based on your location, time commitment, and level of risk.  5 Calls App - Free app that identifies your elected officials, provides contact information, and scripts.  References: 1)https://www.startribune.com/alex-pretti-memorial-rally-and-march-will-begin-at-south-minneapolis-park/601585225 2)https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-expanding-detention-system/ 3)https://www.propublica.org/article/ice-dilley-children-letters 4) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/04/ice-2025-deaths-timeline Check out Mama You Belong Podcast

    43 min

  4. 13 FEB

    Episode 160: "The Pantry" at St Johns Community Services

    In today's episode, I chat with Mandy Hinson from St John's Community Services about the services provided by the organization, as well as the as a budding new project called " The Pantry." Timeline: 1:00 Mandy Hinson introduction 1:49 What is St John's Community Services? 3:00 Oasis Program for unhoused youth and victims of domestic abuse. 4:00 The Pantry 5:42 The beginning of The Pantry 9:00 Collaborating with Second Harvest 9:30 Partnering with Discovery Park of America 11:00 Volunteers 12:30 Donations 13:50 Other opportunities to volunteer. 14:00 FUMC: Rhea House Food Pantry To get started with our IDD services: https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/long-term-services-supports/employment-and-community-first-choices.html To get started for help with homelessness and fleeing Domestic Violence, go to westtncoc.org

    16 min

  5. 4 FEB

    Episode 159: Heather Henderson Talks Advocacy.

    In this epsiode I chat with Heather Henderson, a disability advocate from Columbia, TN Timeline: 1:00 Introduction 2:30 Information and Misinformation 4:30 Learning the Systems that support the Disability Community. 9:00 Advocacy: Proactive (planning) vs Reactive? 12:00 Unapologetic Advocacy 14:00 Accountability from Systems that serve the Disability Community 14:30 : What is on the Horizon for Heather in 2026 16:30 Heather, beginning in Architecture and Design - Her mentor, Steve Jacobs. 18:00 Resources that ACTUALLY serve the Disability Community. 21:51 Rural vs Urban Needs 23:00 Listening to families - Stakeholder vs End User. 27:00 Thinking about UNIVERSAL design before houses are built 30:30 Resurfacing of Derogatory Terms aimed at the Disability community. 31:00 Words of Encouragement and Conclusion.

    34 min

  6. 23 JAN

    Episode 158. Night To Shine at Overflow Church in McKenzie TN

    Overflow Church in McKenzie, TN, will be hosting Night to Shine on February 13 from 6 - 9 PM. To be sure to listen as Sydney Inman OTR talks about her journey as an occupational therapist, as well as her serving as part of her church team to host their first-ever prom for individuals with IDD here in Northwest TN. Sydney also describes her church's commitment to an inclusive environment, as well as supporting their families experiencing disabilities. Timeline: 01:00 Who is Sydney Inman? Her journey to becoming an occupational therapist. 04:00 What is Night to Shine (affiliated with the Tim Tebow Foundation)? Overflow Church and its Disability Ministry. 6:00 What does "Night to Shine" look like? 8:55 How to sign up? 10:00 Conclusion and encouragement to parents!

    11 min

  7. 17 JAN

    Episode 157: Interview with Keona Gwinn ( MPH Candidate) at Meharry Medical College

    Today I got to chat with Keona Gwinn who I met at Tennessee Day on the Hill about a year ago. Keona is a MPH candidate at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee and recently delivered a TEDx talked based on the medical home model. Timeline: 1:00 Who is Keona Gwinn? 1:49 Tennessee Disability Day on the Hill 2026 3: 38 Keona's early years: spina bifida, CHOA, Camp krazy legs 4.30 Keona's TEDx talk on the medical home accessibility model 5:30 Adaptability Beyond Limits 6:30 Keona's Purpose and Calling - Maternal Child Health 7:33 Emergency Preparedness 8:20 Graduation and Career Plans 9: 00 Conclusion

    12 min

  8. 20/12/2025

    Episode 156: Power in our Voice - A Virtual ADVOCACY Conference by Katie Moore

    Katie Moore is a dynamic self advocate from East Tennessee who will be holding a virtual conference in collaboration with community partners on January 22-23, 2026 from 5-7:30 PM. This promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn about resources and network with partners. Here is your link to register - LINK https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SobJ2FNKTUjIgFGtg_WANm_qcv85xtqfCGSuR9qpTHc/edit?usp=drivesdk We hope you will join us!

    9 min
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  • Creator
    Marsh Naidoo, PT
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
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