CAUSENETIC

We ALL love a good story! Telling stories is one of the most powerful means people have to influence, teach, and inspire others. In this episode, we are talking about the power and strength of telling great stories. RESOURCES: What Makes Storytelling So Effective For Learning? – Harvard Business Review How Stories Connect And Persuade Us: Unleashing The Brain Power Of Narrative - NPR The Ultimate...

In 2018, a news correspondent told a major athlete to stay out of politics and to just...”shut up and dribble”. In this episode, we revisit this moment and talk about the impact of sports on American society. RESOURCES: Athletes And Activism: The Long, Defiant History Of Sports Protests – The Underfeated Racism Is Not A Historical Footnote - The Players' Tribune 12 Ways Sports Make a Positive Impa...

Martin Luther King started college at 15. Joan of Arc was 16 when she made the unlikely journey to France. George Williams, appalled by the terrible conditions in London, founded the YMCA at age 23. In this episode, we are talking about the Power of Youth.  RESOURCES  8 Reasons Young Leadership Is Essential To Your Organization Now - Carey Nieuwhof ---  www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

What do you think corporations should say in their statements? In this episode, we talk with Shawn P. Williams, Vice President at Allyn Media who guides corporate and nonprofit clients on civic, media and community outreach campaigns. RESOURCES: We’re Entering the Age of Corporate Social Justice Harvard Business Review Listen to Shawn on his podcast Deconstructing Dallas --- www.ymcadallas.org/cau...

We truly believe voting is your voice….but why do we vote on a Tuesday? In this episode we let you know why and discuss the everyone’s right and responsibility to vote. RESOURCES: H.R.1094 - Weekend Voting Act Congress.gov Felony Disenfranchisement The Sentencing Project LeBron James is helping launch a multimillion-dollar effort to recruit poll workers ahead of the elections CNN Timeline of votin...

According to a recent report by Newzoo, Senior Market Analyst, Tom Wijman, the global gaming market will generate $159.3 billion in revenue in 2020. ( Newzoo ) That’s huge! In this episode, we talk about the world of gaming and whether it will be America’s new pastime. RESOURCES People Aren’t Reading or Watching Movies. They’re Gaming. The New York Times The World’s 2.7 Billion Gamers Will Spend $...

Today, we are joined by Dr. Tonja Grimble (a.k.a Dr. G) to talk about STEM! While there is an increasing number of STEM jobs, they are still largely underrepresented by women and minorities. How do we teach our kids to be brave and enter into this space in abundance? RESOURCES 8 Statistics and Facts about Women in STEM – Built By Me STEM & Cross-Collaboration Instruction – Dr. Tonja Grimble, L...

Whew! This pandemic has forces us to create new habits and new mindsets, but in this episode, we're talking about things we did pre-COVID that we do NOT want to go back to once this is over. --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Today, we are back with some more guests that are near and dear to our hearts! This episode features the men that are a part of Keith's Circle of Life. We're talking all about the importance of having (and keeping) a network of people and the state of black men in America. Our guests: Michael Farris Jr. - Director, Diversity & Inclusion at YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office) Michael DeV...

Today, we have guests that are near and dear to our hearts! This episode features the women that are a part of Rodrigua's Circle of Life. We're talking all about the importance of having (and keeping) a network of people that will life you up, challenge you, and celebrate you.  Our guests: Heather Wilson - Vice President, Operations/Healthy Living Strategy at The Y in Central Maryland Lucria...

Orrin Woodward, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Life, says “Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.” Today, we are talking about leadership and developing others. RESOURCES Time100 Most Influential People 2019 - Time 7 Characteristics of Inspiring Leaders - Entrepreneur Three Habits Of Motivationa...

There are over 470,000 words in the Merriam Webster Dictionary, but how you use them is what’s important. In today’s episode, we are talking about the power of words. RESOURCES: My Top 10 Most POWERFUL WORDS and Why – The Good Men Project The Power of Spoken Words – Huffington Post 189 Powerful Words That Convert: Write Copy That Gets Your Customer’s Attention Every Time - Buffer --- www.ymcadalla...

During this pandemic, folks have been able to try new things and experience a new side of life. In this episode, we’re talking about the things that are overrated, underrated, and why. RESOURCES: 8 Overrated Things You’ve Given Too Much Importance To In Life - LifeHack --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Is it possible that our society's racism has backfired on the very same people set up to benefit from privilege? In this episode, we talk about the cost of racism and potential missed opportunities within our society. RESOURCES: Heather C. McGhee – Racism Has A Cost For Everyone - TED The Costs of Racism to White People -  Paul Kivel Tulsa race massacre - Wikipedia Black Buying Power By The N...

According to a CNBC report, "Nearly 70% of the more than 11,000 people polled in May and June said how a CEO reacts to an issue, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, would permanently affect their decision to buy from the company." In this episode, we discuss the corporations engaging in the racial justice space and how to hold them accountable. RESOURCES: Hashtags won’t cut it. Corporate Amer...

Ally, Amplifier or Accomplice? In this episode, we break them all down and discuss becoming each one.  RESOURCES:  Ally or Accomplice? The Language of Activism – Teaching Tolerance  ----- Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing. www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Today, we will be talking about economic Development and the revitalization of neglected communities with our guest, Terrence Maiden, CEO and Managing Partner for Russell Glen, a real estate development and investment company. He is one of the top 500 influential business leaders in Dallas, a Texas Christian University alum, and former football star playing alongside his twin brother, Tim. NOTE: T...

Today, we are talking about how social and historical factors can affect a community's ability to thrive with Jerry Hawkins, Executive Director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation ( DTRHT ). Connect with DTRHT on Twitter: @DallasTRHT Connect with The Imagining Freedom Institute on Twitter: @TheIFInstitute Connect with Jerry on Twitter: @JerryLeads RESOURCES: Redlining was banned 50...

Today, we are joined by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, VP of Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas and we are discussing the art of community engagement! We dig into how organizations (and individuals!) can be intentional about community development work. http://www.froswasrules.com/ Connect with Froswa on: LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook BOOKS: Rules of Engagement: Making...

Kids are expensive, but how much does it really cost to raise a family? NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. RESOURCES: The Cheapest and Most Expensive States and Metros to Have a Baby – Magnify Money The Income a Family Really Needs to Avoid Poverty in Every State – MSN Money --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic ---

Because of the devastating unemployment numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are needing to reinvent themselves. In the episode, we are discussing different ways to prepare for a new workforce. RESOURCES: The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know – Next Avenue 15 Steps I Took to Successfully Reinvent Myself After Losing Everything - Entrepreneur  Reinvent Yourself - Psyc...

COVID-19 has been stressful to say the least. In this episode, we talk about exercise, virtual happy hours, church online, and stress management. RESOURCES: The Coronavirus Has Brought The Dawn Of The Virtual Happy Hour - FORBES Outbreaks can be stressful - CDC ----- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic -----

In this episode, Dr. Tasha Johnson, Senior Director of the Character Development Learning Institute with the YMCA of the USA, joins us to talk about social and emotional development for boys of color.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is reporting unequal costs to social distancing and we are paying attention! In this episode, we are taking a look at the dynamics of race, poverty, and COVID-19. RESOURCES: The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing - Johns Hopkins University of Medicine When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus - NPR's CODE SWITCH Podcast We’re just starting to see the devastati...

COVID-19 has made us look at family time completely different. It has us wondering…Are we STILL here?! In this episode, we're talking about managing a family, supporting remote learning, and maintaining sanity while being sheltered-in-place. RESOURCES: Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis - Child Mind Institute ----- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic -----