Longleaf Pod

Longleaf Pod

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

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October 28, 2020 48 mins

In today's episode Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen shares about her first-hand experience with the digital revolution in media, launching a community-based journalism resource, and the power of story-telling. Sarah's modern multimedia company is Minerva Media Co., and you can sign up for her local journalism newsletter here

You can Minerva Media on Facebook and Instagram, and , and follow Raleigh Convergence on Inst...

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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 ...

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September 30, 2020 40 mins

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...

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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.

If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @c...

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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.

If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @ca...

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Today's episode is with Patrick Torres, the Artistic Director at Raleigh Little Theatre. We talk about theater as a community experience, the social need for art and ritual, and the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's Othello.

You can learn about the Theatre's upcoming shows and events at Raleigh Little Theatre and follow along on Twitter at @RLT1936. Enjoy!

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January 22, 2019 5 mins

Hey everyone - it was rightly pointed out that I never actually introduced myself or explained why I started Longleaf Pod. A break in my interview schedule gave me an opportunity to take a few minutes to share a bit about who I am and why I chose to start this podcast.

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Today's episode is with Ashton Smith, Sponsorship and Brand Engagement Program Manager at Citrix. We talk about volunteering, following curiosity, and how living abroad made coming home even more special.

You can find Ashton on Twitter as @AshtonMae and subscribe to her weekly roundup of Triangle news at Raleigh, over-easy


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Today's episode is with Adam Klein, Director of Strategy at Capitol Broadcasting Company. We talk about what makes the Triangle's entrepreneurial scene unique, how companies can invest in their communities, and why we owe it to the future to understand and correct the past. 

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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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Today's episode is with Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV), investigative reporter at WBTV, the CBS affiliate in Charlotte.  Nick shares how he got into journalism, the process of investigative reporting, and thoughts on the future of his field. 

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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...

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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 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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