CAUSENETIC

It's summer, and the Y is BUZZING! In this episode, we remember our memorable summers as a kid and as Y staff! About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics th...

This week, we are reairing our Esports episode of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the most significant community impact. This week's podcast guests are Chris Berry, District Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, and his nephew Jaxon Berry. YMCA staff and volun...

In this episode, we are talking about Money and Passion. Should you choose a job you love or one that pays? About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are...

In this episode, we discuss YMCA history and critical conversations with Ryan Bean, Reference and Outreach Archivist for the Kautz Family YMCA Archives. University of Minnesota - Y Archivist Propels Critical Conversations About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, K...

Steve Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of the Kaplen JCC, joins us on today's episode. This interview is in collaboration with Community Rec Magazine and is published bimonthly by Peake Media. Since 2003, Peake Media has been educating and empowering health and fitness professionals by providing best-practice business resources. Community Rec Magazine is a free business resource for YMCAs, JCCs...

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Karen Friedman, Director of Strategy and Quality Practices for Mental Health with the Network Experience team at Y-USA, Seth Foster, Regional Youth Development Directo...

In this episode, we discuss the vital work of out-of-school-time professionals and how it truly takes a village to educate kids. Our featured guests are Tyneisha Gibbs , Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities with the Statewide Network for New Jersey's Afterschool Communities and Lakshmi Hasanadka , Chief Executive Officer at Indiana Afterschool Network. About the Causenetic Podcast:  The...

In this episode, we are talking about National Park Week (April 22 – April 30)! About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-f...

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heather Hughes, Senior V.P., Strategic Alignment at YUSA; Ilana Lipsett, Senior Program Manager at Institute for the Future and Alden Nowell Burke, Director of People...

In this episode, we discuss social justice and why having diverse conversations about it helps us all! About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are global...

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heidi Brasher, Senior Director, Movement Engagement, Strategy & Innovation and Alison Huppert, Manager, Movement Engagement & Innovative Priorities from YMCA of the US...

We all have an identity and it's important to cultivate a healthy one. In today's episode, we are leaning into what we believe about our identities and experiences. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodr...

This week, we are reairing our "At The Heart Of It All..." episode, where we talk w i th Dee Ellington, Board Volunteer for the Moorland Y at Oak Cliff and heart transplant recipient. We dig into the power of life and health.  --- h ttp://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and provid...

In this episode, we are talking about…protesting. Whether it’s through publishing speeches, writing songs, or signing petitions, we discuss how people are finding their voice. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vins...

In this special episode, we sit down with Heather Foster - President & CEO Of The Missoula Family YMCA, Kari Lee - Associate Vice President of Operations & DIG/Equity Of The YMCA Of San Francisco, and Erin Clark, Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Of The YMCA Of San Francisco about the equity work they do in their respective YMCAs. --- The Causenetic podcast is focused on...

In this special episode, we sat down with John Hoey, President and CEO of the YMCA in Central Maryland at the national 2022 YMCA Equity Experience. John has led a complete transformation of the organization, working with its board and leadership team to grow its revenues by more than three-fold and to achieve its vision of fundamentally impacting the well-being of individuals, families, and commun...

On this episode, we are talking with Dr. Jessica Gomez, Executive Director at Momentous Institute. This episode is featured in conjunction with the 2022 YMCA Key Leaders Luncheon. This year's luncheon focused on a topic that has become more crucial to address due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pressures of the social media age, and our increasingly competitive society:  the ment...

Joining us on today’s episode is Gary Bernstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This interview is in collaboration with Community Rec Magazine and is published bimonthly by Peake Media. Since 2003, Peake Media has been educating and empowering health and fitness professionals by providing best-practice business resources. Community Rec Magazine is a free busines...

This episode is a part of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the greatest community impact. This week's podcast guests are Sarah Johnson, Mental Health Specialist from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA and Keesiya L. Robertson, Behavior Support Manager from the YMCA of Metropoli...

We work hard and we know you do too! In this episode, we are talking about how we can balance work, rest, and play. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

If you have a sit-stand desk, this episode is for YOU! On today's episode, we are talking with Jason McCann, co-founder and CEO of Vari® about leadership and how Vari transforms workspaces to elevate people. RESOURCES: Jason McCann is D CEO’s 2021 CEO of the Year - DCEO Magazine --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Joining us on today’s episode is Bertram L. Lawson II, President & CEO of the YMCA of Central New York. This interview is in collaboration with Community Rec Magazine is published bimonthly by Peake Media. Since 2003, Peake Media has been educating and empowering health and fitness professionals by providing best practice business resources. Community Rec Magazine is a free business resource f...

This episode is a part of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the greatest community impact. This week's podcast guests are Sarah Johnson, Mental Health Specialist from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA and Keesiya L. Robertson, Behavior Support Manager from the YMCA of Metropoli...

In this episode, we are talking with Blake Carleton about his book, The Hard Choice Habits, and what it means to grow by continuously making hard choices. --- https://www.thehardchoicehabits.com/ https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

In this live episode at YMCA World Council, we are talking with Patricia Pelton, President of the World YMCA. ABOUT YMCA WORLD COUNCIL: YMCA’s World Council is the highest governing body of the global YMCA Movement, and also its most important shared space. Across continents and across generations, YMCAs come together to share, plan, learn, and be inspired. It charts the way forward towards becomi...