Shared Prosperity Podcast

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo
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Shared Prosperity Podcast-- Poverty & Prosperity: Distilled and Discussed with guests working to address issues that block or unlock peoples' opportunity to thrive, prosper and exit poverty.

  1. 01/20/2023

    Episode 21 - Community Economic Development with Antonio Mitchell

    Description and show notes On this episode, we speak with Antonio Mitchell, Director of Community Planning and Economic Development for the City of Kalamazoo. He discusses how he came to be involved in this work, local business development, community development, and what cities & municipalities can do to advance family prosperity. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon, Guest: Antonio Mitchell Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund Community Planning and Economic Development, City of Kalamazoo

    1h 13m

  2. 01/20/2023

    Episode 22 - United Way of South Central Michigan, Business Development, & ALICE with Alyssa Stewart

    Description and show notes On this episode, we speak with Alyssa Stewart, Chief Impact Officer from the United Way of South Central Michigan. We discuss the UWSCMI involvement with business development and continuing the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) work to advance family prosperity. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon, Guest: Alyssa Stewart Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund Community Planning and Economic Development, City of Kalamazoo United Way of South Central Michigan ALICE Information

    1h 21m

  3. 01/05/2023

    Episode 20 - Family and Community Well-Being with Dr. Trina Shanks

    On this episode, we speak with Dr. Trina Shanks – Director, School of Social Work Community Engagement, Harold R. Johnson Collegiate Professor of Social Work and Faculty Associate, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research – at the University of Michigan. Dr. Shanks’ research interests include the impact of poverty and wealth on child well-being; asset-building policy and practice across the life cycle; and community and economic development. As Director of the Center for Equitable Family and Community Well-Being, she continues ongoing research and intentionally seeks and responds to new opportunities that will empower families and communities to thrive. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon Guest: Dr. Trina Shanks Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund University of Michigan, School of Social Work

    1h 16m

  4. 07/13/2022

    Episode 18 - The Importance of Minorities in the Trades, a discussion with Ramon Huerta & Darnell Clay

    Description and show notes On this episode, we speak with Ramon Huerta, realtor and owner of Hunt for Homes, LLC and Darnell Clay, owner of Valley Vision Construction and Development, LLC. Both identify as minority contractors here in Kalamazoo, Darnell and Ramon share about their experience in the construction field in Kalamazoo and the need for minorities to be at the table in the field of trades. Ramon and Darnell are just completing their first full home builds on 1010 and 1014 N Rose, a partnership with Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, LISC and City of Kalamazoo. They are both passionate about mentoring others wanting to get into the trades. Melody also shares about training programs for neighborhood contractors to take their contracting business to the next level available through City of Kalamazoo's Business Development Fund.  Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon Guests: Ramon Huerta & Darnell Clay Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund Valley Vision Construction and Development, LLC Ramon Huerta's Digital Business Card

    1h 5m

  5. 07/07/2022

    Episode 19 - Kama Mitchell from Rootead Enrichment Center

    Description and show notes On this episode, we speak with Kama Mitchell, Executive Director of Rootead Enrichment Center. Rootead engages community by offering culturally relevant dance, healing arts, somatic awareness, and curating spaces that reduce stress and invite healing. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon Guest: Kama Mitchell Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund Rootead Enrichment Center World Health Organization: Social Determinants of Health

    1h 14m

  6. 06/08/2022

    Episode 17 - Room 35 with Joshua Gray & Donovan McVey

    On this episode, we speak with Joshua Gray & Donovan McVey from Room 35. Room 35 is a consulting firm for entrepreneurs specializing in business strategy, coaching and ecosystem development. Room 35 is also a recipient of the City of Kalamazoo’s Business Development Fund (BDF). The BDF offers funding to local entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses with 10 or fewer employees. This empowers local entrepreneurs, builds wealth, and adds job opportunities to the community. It also helps to create more complete neighborhoods. Joshua and Donovan discuss their entrepreneur journey and the importance of a strong local entrepreneur ecosystem. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon Guest: Joshua Gray & Donovan McVey Show Notes: Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Business Development Fund Room35

    1h 30m

  7. 05/09/2022

    Episode 16 - KRESA Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career Center with Sarah Mansberger, Isaac Carter, and Eric Stewart

    On this episode, we speak with Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) representatives Sarah Mansberger, Director, Workforce and Community Initiatives; Isaac Carter, Principal of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career Center; and Eric Stewart, Assistant Superintendent of Career and Talent Development about workforce development, expanding opportunities for youth, and why community involvement is important to both. The KRESA Center will be a centralized facility that hosts the majority of the county’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Courses at the Career Center will offer specific skill training and certifications for high school students in high-demand areas based on state and local market analysis and input. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon, Guest: Sarah Mansberger, Isaac Carter, & Eric Stewart Show Notes: https://www.kalamazoocity.org/spk Kalamazoo RESA Career & Technical Education

    47 min

  8. 04/20/2022

    Episode 15 - Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation with Frances Vicioso & Jen Heymoss

    On this episode, we speak with Frances Vicioso, Co-Director – Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) & Jen Heymoss, Vice President of Initiatives & Public Policy at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. TRHT is a community-based movement to bring about transformational and sustainable change to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. The framework is inspired by truth and reconciliation processes that have taken place around the world, and it addresses issues ranging from cultural to more tangible transformations in institutions and policies. Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon Guest: Frances Vicioso, Jen Heymoss Show Notes: https://www.kalamazoocity.org/spk https://www.kalfound.org/truth-racial-healing-transformation

    56 min
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Shared Prosperity Podcast-- Poverty & Prosperity: Distilled and Discussed with guests working to address issues that block or unlock peoples' opportunity to thrive, prosper and exit poverty.

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  • Creator
    Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo
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