Opportunity SC Podcast

Opportunity SC
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Opportunity SC Podcast Hosted by Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO, SCACED Opportunity SC Podcast is a dynamic platform where ideas, leadership, and real-world solutions converge to shape the future of community economic development in South Carolina. Hosted by Bernie Mazyck, President and CEO of the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), the podcast brings together influential voices from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Each episode features candid, insightful conversations with leaders who are driving change—executives of Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic partners, policymakers, and grassroots innovators. Through these discussions, the podcast explores the policies, investments, and strategies that are strengthening communities, expanding economic opportunity, and addressing some of the state’s most pressing challenges. Designed for practitioners in the CED space, legislators, and nonprofit leaders alike, Opportunity SC Podcast offers a unique blend of thought leadership and practical insight. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of how collaboration across sectors can unlock capital, influence policy, and build pathways to long-term sustainability and equity. More than a podcast, Opportunity SC serves as a statewide forum—elevating stories, amplifying impact, and reinforcing SCACED’s role as a leading voice in advancing resilient and inclusive communities across South Carolina.

Episodes

  1. Oct 7

    E4: Mother Emanuel: A Story of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness

    In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kevin Sack discusses the profound history of Mother Emanuel, its significance in the context of race and resistance, and the lessons of forgiveness and resilience that are vital for understanding America's past and shaping its future.

  2. Sep 2

    E3: Understanding the Economic Importance of Affordable Housing

    In today's episode, we sit down with Robert Macdonald, executive director of SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority, as they unpack the full scope of SC Housing’s work and dig into the bigger picture behind South Carolina’s housing shortage, including why affordable housing is economic infrastructure, not just a social service.

  3. Aug 5

    E2: The Power of Philanthropy to Influence Policy and Systemic Change

    In this month's episode, we sit down with Darren Goss, President and CEO of the Coastal Community Foundation, as he talks about the critical importance of listening, authentic storytelling, and closing the loop to build trust and genuine influence. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest OpportunitySC Podcast content.

  4. Jun 30

    E1: The Untold Stories of Poverty: Challenging Stigma and Building Empathy

    In the premiere episode, host Bernie Mazyck kick things off with a deep dive into how South Carolina’s most impactful leaders are transforming poverty through system change and community power. He sits down with Donna Waites, president of Sisters of Charity Foundation, as she shares her inspiring journey from rural South Carolina to leading statewide philanthropy and explores how a legacy of impact was built through a deep commitment to changing systems that keep families in poverty.

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About

Opportunity SC Podcast Hosted by Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO, SCACED Opportunity SC Podcast is a dynamic platform where ideas, leadership, and real-world solutions converge to shape the future of community economic development in South Carolina. Hosted by Bernie Mazyck, President and CEO of the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), the podcast brings together influential voices from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Each episode features candid, insightful conversations with leaders who are driving change—executives of Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic partners, policymakers, and grassroots innovators. Through these discussions, the podcast explores the policies, investments, and strategies that are strengthening communities, expanding economic opportunity, and addressing some of the state’s most pressing challenges. Designed for practitioners in the CED space, legislators, and nonprofit leaders alike, Opportunity SC Podcast offers a unique blend of thought leadership and practical insight. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of how collaboration across sectors can unlock capital, influence policy, and build pathways to long-term sustainability and equity. More than a podcast, Opportunity SC serves as a statewide forum—elevating stories, amplifying impact, and reinforcing SCACED’s role as a leading voice in advancing resilient and inclusive communities across South Carolina.

Information

  • Creator
    Opportunity SC
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Opportunity SC
  • Show Website
    Opportunity SC Podcast