The Kalamazoo Promise
BIG in the Community
Welcome to the "BIG in the Community" podcast, hosted by Community Engagement Coordinator, Jonathan James, where we celebrate and amplify the stories, voices, and impact of individuals and organizations making a big difference in their communities. BIG in the Community is produced out of The Kalamazoo Promise’s main office in Downtown Kalamazoo located at 180 E Water St Suite 2005, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Host: Jonathan James, Community Engagement Manager Producers: Ca’Jon Martin, Digital Media & Marketing Manager Cain Sandoval, Digital Media & Content Coordinator Follow us on Social! Facebook: T...
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BIG in the Community | EP 029- Andrea Page, Western Michigan University 05.02.2025 37:45
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Andrea Page, Assistant Director of Internships at Western Michigan University . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromis...
BIG in the Community | EP 028- Josh Wujkowski, Mercantile Bank 23.01.2025 45:18
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Josh Wujkowski, Commercial Banker Officer at Mercantile Bank . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 027- Spencer Haworth, United Way of South Central Michigan 07.01.2025 1:05:46
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Spencer Haworth, Major and Planned Gifts Officer at United Way of South Central Michigan . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 026- Adiah Jones, Labor of Love Scrubs & Trinity Prep Center 17.12.2024 48:08
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Adiah Jones, owner of Labor of Love Scrubs & tri-owner of Trinity Prep Center . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 025- Chris Praedel, Community Homeworks 04.12.2024 51:10
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kalamazoo City Commissioner Chris Praedel, Executive Director at Community Homeworks . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 024- Abra Smith & Viridiana Carvajal, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network 06.11.2024 1:02:17
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Abra Smith and Viridiana Carvajal, Executive Directors of Kalamazoo Youth Development Network . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 023- Mike Tiesenga, Forerunner Story Co. 30.10.2024 1:05:49
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Mike Tiesenga, Founder & Lead Storyteller at Forerunner Story Co . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 022- Tyler Walker, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan 16.09.2024 55:55
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Tyler Walker, Outreach Engagement Specialist at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 021- Monteze Morales, Kalamazoo County & Kalamazoo Valley CC 04.09.2024 57:22
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Monteze Morales, District 3 Commissioner of Kalamazoo County and Director of Kalamazoo Promise Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://...
BIG in the Community | EP 020- Jake Kuhl, Edwards Garment 28.08.2024 56:37
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jake Kuhl, Manager of Distribution at Edwards Garment . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 019- Jamauri Bogan, Bogan Developments 21.08.2024 34:25
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jamauri Bogan, Founder & CEO of Bogan Developments. Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 018- Lanisha Hannah, Washington Writers’ Academy 25.07.2024 58:40
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Lanisha Hannah, Principal of Washington Writers’ Academy in Kalamazoo, MI. Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 017- Ray Fields, Kalamazoo Youth For Christ 03.07.2024 41:13
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Ray Fields, City Life Center Associate at Kalamazoo Youth For Christ . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 016- Kama Mitchell & Heather Mitchell, Rootead 18.06.2024 51:33
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kama Mitchell and Heather Mitchell. Heather, Youth Enrichment Director, and Kama, Founder & Executive Director of Rootead . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...
BIG in the Community | EP 015- John Simpson, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries 06.06.2024 42:45
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Pastor John Simpson, Chief Operations Officer at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 014- Carlos Clay Jr., Greenleaf Trust 29.05.2024 48:12
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Carlos Clay Jr., Associate Program Team Lead at Greenleaf Trust . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 013- Johnnie Berry, Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation & Kalamazoo PAL 22.05.2024 55:42
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Johnnie Berry, Youth Program Advocate for Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation & Coordinator for the Kalamazoo Police Athletic League (PAL) . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www....
BIG in the Community | EP 012- Brian Persky, Discover Kalamazoo Sports 28.02.2024 28:28
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Brian Persky, Director of Business Development at Discover Kalamazoo Sports . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 011- Chiante’ Hamilton, Society For History And Racial Equity (SHARE) 26.01.2024 47:14
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Chiante’ Hamilton, Executive Director of Society For History And Racial Equity (SHARE). Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 010- James Devers, Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo 09.01.2024 44:17
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with James Devers, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 009- Matt Forkin, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo 23.11.2023 43:31
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Matt Forkin, Director of Program Development and Evaluation at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tikt...
BIG in the Community | EP 008- Sarah Mead, Gryphon Place 15.11.2023 38:42
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Sarah Mead, Director of Marketing & Advancement at Gryphon Place . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
BIG in the Community | EP 007- Stacy Ledbetter, Black & Blue Networking & Consulting, LLC and Douglass Community Association 10.11.2023 32:18
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Stacy Ledbetter, Chief Executive Officer at Black & Blue Networking & Consulting, LLC, and Interim Executive Director at the Douglass Community Association . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-pr...
BIG in the Community | EP 006- Kyrone Maye, Big Brother, Big Sister Kalamazoo 03.11.2023 21:21
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kyrone Maye, Mentoring Relationship Specialist for the Sports Buddies program at Big Brother, Big Sister Kalamazoo . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazo...
BIG in the Community | EP 005- Valerie Cunningham, The Synergy Health Center 13.10.2023 46:53
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Valerie Cunningham, CEO & Founder of The Synergy Health Center . Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise
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