Be The Connection

Revisiting the wise words of our past eight guests so we don't lose their insights on community and connection by zooming on to the next piece of content. This time around, we go back to the thoughts of:

Ep. 36 - Claire Bishop

Ep. 46 -Kathryn Lloyd, Tenement Immigration Museum (N.Y.) 

Ep. 48 - Jillian Racoosin, Foundation for Social Connection

Ep. 49 - Journalism expert/retired professor Dr. Therese Lueck

Ep. 50 - Akron Sneaker ...

Season 2 launches with the story of a guy who went from 400-plus pounds and on the verge of dangerous health issues to someone who's found fitness, community and a new direction for his life thanks to his own drive and those who have poured into his journey. Norm Carreiro's tale is one worth hearing, learning from and remembering.

Norm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackhammer_strong/

Rubber City Weightlifting:

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Raymond Green's story is one of working to empower those who feel excluded in their communities and his passion for community stems from the hard lessons learned from his time in prison and reintegrating into society afterward. He provides plenty to ponder in the latest in our series on Community!

Freedom BLOC website: https://www.thefreedombloc.org/

On X: https://x.com/thefreedomBLOC

On IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefr...

Bridge the Village is all about uniting those who build communities and removing divisions to create room for growth and unity. Executive director DeJuana Waters-Herald leads this bold effort and shares what truly drives healthy communities.

Bridge the Village website: https://www.bridgethevillage.org/

Bridge the Village on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheVillage

Bridge the Village on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/bridge_the_vill...

A veteran teacher, professor and leader of a new school where he's part of creating a thriving educational community, Dr. Steven Hyatt is an expert on culture and its importance within all types of communities. He shares insights and compelling thoughts on why many of us are slow to step into community and the impact when we do take that chance.

NEO Classical Academy website: https://neocacademy.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=...

With a nonprofit built on sneaker culture and focused on building community, connecting with the community at large and showing students a brighter future where they're the creators of amazing designs and products, Akron Sneaker Academy is a perfect fit for the latest episode in our Community series. Check out Ep. 50!

ASA website: https://www.akronsneakeracademy.org/

ASA on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556239...

Immigrants have always been a vital part of the United States and The Tenement Museum tells the stories of 11 families across decades in New York City as they came to start a new life, build community and chase new dreams. Kathryn Lloyd leads the museum's educational programming, making her a great fit for the third installment of our series on community, as told through the tales of these brave immigrants in a new place.

Tenement M...

With 20-plus years covering high school sports and entrenched in the communities that support them, Brad Bournival brings an amazing, thoughtful perspective on what makes communities strong, successful and special (hint: it has a lot to do with the people). It's our second episode of our new "Community" series, so let's dig in for a conversation worth your while.

Beacon Journal website: https://www.beaconjour...

More in Common works to help groups, organizations and communities better understand what unites (and divides us), how to promote community and cohesion and ways we can make the communities we belong to better. Kate Carney is the organization's U.S. chief of staff and checks in for a conversation about what gets in the way of connections, how to overcome those challenges and so much more.

Website: https://www.moreincommon.com/

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Alia Whitman decided to pivot from life as an emergency room doctor to one where she works as a partner with her patients to address their entire health picture, connecting with them to promote their overall well-being. Hear how this collaborative approach to medicine helps her patients be stronger, better versions of themselves for the spaces and communities they're part of each day!

Dr. Alia Whitman's website: https://www.physic...

The iconic Smokejumpers parachute into dangerous fires to battle blazes consuming tens or hundred of acres, relying on their team connections, support and brotherhood as they risk their lives to save land and property. Active third-generation Smokejumper Kurt Rohrbach jumps into talk about the bonds that help his team succeed, protecting the lives and livelihoods of people he'll never meet and a whole lot more. Grab your chute and ...

The Farm State of Mind campaign helps farmers battling anxiety, challenges on their farms and the stress that comes with their demanding lifestyle by building connections and linking them to community and to resources to help keep them – and their farms – healthy. Director Jessica Cabrera joins to delve into how this program from the American Farm Bureau is empowering farmers to thrive against myriad challenges and build meaningful...