RISING CNY
Government, Community, Development, Entrepreneurship, it all impacts our lives. Lekia converses with individuals and community leaders about professional and personal experiences while getting to the root of topics that effect the society we live in. All while encouraging hope, engagement and positive living . Expect to hear from Great People doing Great Things in this Liberating podcast. Lekia is Inspiring, Witty and Brilliant! Custom Cover art by Kevin Fox
Episodes
Join us for our first episode of the new year with Evelyn Ingram, Community Engagement Director at Wegmans.
Discover more about Evelyn's journey, from overseeing community engagement at Wegmans to her entrepreneurial endeavors, including a project to restore a church on the South side of Syracuse known as "The Castle". Learn from this extraordinary community leader in the Central New York region about her experiences ...
Join host Lekia Hill for an engaging and enlightening episode featuring Dr. Robert Simmons III, Head of Social Impact Philanthropy at Micron Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Robert and Lekia delve deep into the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and its profound impact.
Robert shares his insights into the significance of nurturing STEM identities, drawing from his extensive experien...
In this thought-provoking episode of Rising CNY, join host Lekia K. Hill as she sits down with Melanie Littlejohn, Vice President for Customer and Community Engagement at National Grid. Melanie has earned the trust and admiration of millions, delivering gas and electricity to over 20 million people across New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Melanie Littlejohn is not only a prominent leader in the Central New York community b...
Join Lekia Hill as she engages in a rare, candid and insightful conversation with her former employer Andy Breuer, one of two brothers leading the sixth generation of Hueber Breuer Construction Inc, a 150+ year-old company in Central New York. In this special episode, they delve into topics such as the company's enduring legacy, effective leadership, nurturing workplace culture, commitment to community involvement, and the real...
Join podcast host Lekia Hill as she engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Ryan Benz, a prominent developer, serial entrepreneur, and investor based in Central New York. Discover Ryan's insights on why living in Central NY is a great move for people seeking fulfillment in life, business, and relationships. Learn about his exciting Shop in Town project and his passion for positively transforming the community. Explore...
In this episode Lekia Hill shares the expectations and sentiments of starting Rosing CNY. She shares insight about herself and her decision to take control of the narrative of her own life which she inspires others to do, insight on existing and upcoming development in the Central New York Region, the opportunity to collectively evolve our communities through the 21st Century and the hopes of being a trusted resource for community,...
Meet writer Shanita Hubbard. Shanita Hubbard is a passionate social justice advocate, writer, consultant, and speaker. Her passion for social justice stems from a personal understanding of how families of color are disproportionally impacted by mass incarceration. In this episode Lekia chats with longtime girlfriend Professor Hubbard who is featured in publications such as NY Times, Huff Post, Essence and Ebony to name a few. ...
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