The Westside Wise Podcast

The Westside Wise Podcast

The Westside Wise Podcast (WWP) brings like-minded community leaders, activists and organizers together to help find solutions to the many social challenges communities of color are facing in the new millennium. We believe that collaboration and a pooling of resources best helps address issues from affordable housing to social services to health and wellness. Presented by: Quest Community Development Corporation

Episodes

Visiting the Baker Tilly - Develup Conference

November 12, 2023 • 19 mins
Baker Tilly's annual DevelUP conference which helps underrepresented developers conquer the real estate industry. menu. Panelists during Baker Tilly's 2023 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop discuss how developers face financing challenges due to rising interest rates and many other factors.

Resources:
How to identify and implement Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): a guide for emerging developers: https://www.bakertilly.com/i...
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P2: Cori Bishop, AVLF Standing With Survivors Program

August 23, 2023 • 14 mins
Join us for a conversation with Cori Bishop, Community Legal Advocate for Standing with Survivors Program, with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation(AVLF) as we disuss how they create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.
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P1: Kenya Gould, AVLF Standing With Survivors Program

August 18, 2023 • 13 mins
Join us for a conversation with Kenya Gould, Program Manager for Standing with Survivors Program, with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation(AVLF) as we disuss how they create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.
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P2: Commissioner Natalie Hall

August 9, 2023 • 24 mins
Tune in for a conversation all about Fulton County District 4 from Commissioner Natalie Hall!
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P1: Commissioner Natalie Hall

August 2, 2023 • 17 mins
Tune in for a conversation all about Fulton County District 4 from Commissioner Natalie Hall!
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P2: Advocating for Change in the ATL with Howard Franklin

July 26, 2023 • 18 mins
“Howard Franklin, founder and CEO of Ohio River South, lobbyist by trade, and changemaker at heart, has his finger on the pulse of Atlanta! Tune in for a conversation all about the ATL from one of the most prolific leaders in our city!”
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P1: Advocating for Change in the ATL with Howard Franklin

July 19, 2023 • 15 mins
“Howard Franklin, founder and CEO of Ohio River South, lobbyist by trade, and changemaker at heart, has his finger on the pulse of Atlanta! Tune in for a conversation all about the ATL from one of the most prolific leaders in our city!”
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P2: Promoting 2-1-1 Services with United Way's Donna Burnham

July 12, 2023 • 15 mins
Tune in for part two of our conversation with Donna Burnham, vice-president of 2-1-1 services from United Way of Greater Atlanta, as she talks about how her organization connects people to the resources they need to address everyday challenges of living, and those that develop during times of community emergencies.
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P1: Promoting 2-1-1 Services with United Way's Donna Burnham

July 5, 2023 • 11 mins
Tune in for a conversation with Donna Burnham, vice-president of 2-1-1 services from United Way of Greater Atlanta, as she talks about how her organization connects people to the resources they need to address everyday challenges of living, and those that develop during times of community emergencies.
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Moving Atlanta Forward with Mayor Andre Dickens

June 6, 2023 • 42 mins
Less than a year after being elected as the 61st mayor of the city of Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens revisits the Transform Westside Summit to share updates from efforts to “Move Atlanta Forward.”
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P2: Highlighting the contribution of the DPR for the City of Atlanta with Justin Cutler

February 22, 2023 • 15 mins
Join us for part two of our conversation featuring Justin Cutler as we learn about all the awesome services that DPR offers residents of the City of Atlanta. DPR is MUCH more than you think so please tune in to hear about how you can get involved to increase the physical and mental health of yourself and fellow residents!
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P1: Highlighting the contribution of the DPR for the City of Atlanta with Justin Cutler

February 15, 2023 • 16 mins
Join us for a conversation featuring Justin Cutler as we learn about all the awesome services that DPR offers residents of the City of Atlanta. DPR is MUCH more than you think so please tune in to hear about how you can get involved to increase the physical and mental health of yourself and fellow residents!
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P2: The Importance of Lead Testing for Westside Children with Eri Saikawa

February 1, 2023 • 16 mins
Join us for part two of our conversation featuring Dr. Eri Saikawa - centered on the EPA designated superfund site on the Westside of Atlanta. There is an urgent need for lead testing children living in the area but to date, there are no local resources or funding available to carry out this very important initiative. Please tune in to hear more and help us bring awareness to this matter.
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P1: The Importance of Lead Testing for Westside Children with Eri Saikawa

January 25, 2023 • 16 mins
Join us for a conversation featuring Dr. Eri Saikawa centered on the EPA designated superfund site on the Westside of Atlanta. There is an urgent need for lead testing children living in the area but to date, there are no local resources or funding available to carry out this very important initiative. Please tune in to hear more and help us bring awareness to this matter.
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P2: Protecting Legacy Residents On ATL's Westside With John Ahmann

January 18, 2023 • 10 mins
Tune in for part two of our conversation with John Ahmann as we take a trip down memory lane surrounding the amazing history of the westside of Atlanta, and the city in general. We also discuss the major changes happening on the westside, and the part that the Westside Future Fund is playing to ensure that legacy residents are given the opportunity to share in the interest and the investment that is being made in this part of the c...
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P1: Protecting Legacy Residents On ATL's Westside With John Ahmann

January 11, 2023 • 23 mins
Tune in for a conversation with John Ahmann as we take a trip down memory lane surrounding the amazing history of the westside of Atlanta, and the city in general. We also discuss the major changes happening on the westside, and the part that the Westside Future Fund is playing to ensure that legacy residents are given the opportunity to share in the interest and the investment that is being made in this part of the city.
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P2: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

December 14, 2022 • 15 mins
Tune in for our conversation about all things southwest Atlanta! There are big changes happening in this part of the city and Councilwoman Collier-Overstreet dropped in to reaffirm her commitment to her constituents, and to ensure that their visions for their neighborhood are included in the fast changing landscape that surrounds them.
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P1: Spotlighting The Needs Of SW ATL With Marci Collier-Overstreet

December 7, 2022 • 16 mins
Tune in for our conversation about all things southwest Atlanta! There are big changes happening in this part of the city and Councilwoman Collier-Overstreet dropped in to reaffirm her commitment to her constituents, and to ensure that their visions for their neighborhood are included in the fast changing landscape that surrounds them.
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P2: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

November 15, 2022 • 22 mins
Strengthening Our Commitment To Atlanta's Westside
Today’s discussion features Byron Amos, city of Atlanta district 3 council member and long time Vine City resident. Mr. Amos’ part of the city is currently experiencing unprecedented growth that has sparked fear in many residents and we will hear about initiatives that showcase his continued commitment to the westside.
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P1: A Commitment To ATL's Westside With Byron Amos

November 2, 2022 • 13 mins
Strengthening Our Commitment To Atlanta's Westside
Today’s discussion features Byron Amos, city of Atlanta district 3 council member and long time Vine City resident. Mr. Amos’ part of the city is currently experiencing unprecedented growth that has sparked fear in many residents and we will hear about initiatives that showcase his continued commitment to the westside.
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