Today's episode is a bit different from our usual. With the 2020 election well under way, I wanted to spend some time talking about an often-overlooked side of North Carolina elections: the judicial branch. I'm joined by Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, who shares about her professional path to the office of Chief Justice, how she approaches her judicial and administrative responsibilities, and why she’s asking for your vote ...

In this episode I talk with Crystal Taylor, a social entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded Underground Collective, Beats and Bars, Black August in the Park, and the Black Farmers’ Market. We talk about hip hop, celebrating Black culture, and making space for Black farmers in the Triangle.

You can find Crystal on Twitter as @TheQueenCurator and on Instagram as thequeencurator. 

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Kicking off Season 2 of Longleaf Pod we have Sharon Crawford and Marcus Acheson, studio principals at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. In this episode we clear up my misconception that architecture requires a lot of math, talk about the role of beauty and wellness in functional workspaces, and discuss ways that the experiences of this year have reaffirmed their commitment to community.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Jackie Craig, the co-founder and executive director of the Green Chair Project, a non-profit that works with people who have experience homelessness, natural disasters, and other forms of displacement to furnish their new homes. Jackie shares what led her to co-found a non-profit, how they got started, and the ways different experiences came together to inform and expand the scope of the organ...

Today's episode is with Danya Perry, Director of Equitable Inclusion for Wake Economic Development and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Raleigh Chamber. We talk about about inclusive prosperity, welcoming and thriving business communities, and creating an ecosystem of success for the next generation.

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Today's episode is with Brian Etheridge, President of Leadership North Carolina. We talk about about training the current and future leaders of the state, why learning to listen is key to transformative change, and breaking down silos to build a better future.

You can find Brian on Twitter as @EtheridgeBrian.

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Today's episode is with Lindsey Blankenhorn, executive director of Carroll's Kitchen, a non-profit social enterprise restaurant in Raleigh that employs women leaving crisis. Lindsey shares about the work being done at Carroll's Kitchen and how her experiences and beliefs empower her to create a new narrative in her community.

You can find Carroll's Kitchen on Twitter and Instagram @carrollsraleigh.

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This is the Longleaf Pod, where I talk to people who are adding value to communities across North Carolina. 

Today's episode is with Lindsay Michel, Founder of Taproot Retreats in Durham, North Carolina, a new company that blends yoga and meditation with hiking in our state parks and nature preserves. I think you'll enjoy hearing about her faith in North Carolina's future and her wholehearted embrace of natu...

This is the Longleaf Pod, where I talk to people who are adding value to communities across North Carolina. Today's episode is with Jamie Lathan, Dean of Distance Education at the North Carolina School of Science and Math. I think you will enjoy hearing about his background, his belief in the value of shared stories, and his vision for bringing quality education to students throughout our state.
 
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