Community Catalysts

"Political Mindfield" - Mayor Elaine McLain of Birmingham, Michigan, draws on her psychiatric RN background to navigate tough decisions in local governance, addressing what's necessary, unpopular, and expensive. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  ComCats@SocialProsperity.us   Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Lehrman on  Facebook , Instagra...

"Alaina's Voice" - Arik Housely's call to community leadership begins with unimaginable loss and follows a heartbreaking path of grief that has emerged into an initiative for making positive change in the world. LINKS Alaina's Voice Foundation:  https://alainasvoice.org/   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  ComCats@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Cl...

"Law & Order and Social Media" - Martin Podsiad,  a New Haven police detective, took over the department's social media and discovered that his interview and interrogation skills seamlessly translate into captivating social media engagement, offering a fresh perspective on audience connection. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  Podcast@SocialProsperity.us Apply...

"Strategic Outcomes" - Matthew Pepper, President & CEO of Michigan Humane, transformed how this 147-year-old nonprofit approaches strategic planning, replacing the conventional chase of statistics with a focus on the impactful outcomes of "healthy communities, safe neighborhoods, and a thriving workforce & economy."  LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  Podcast@S...

"Back in Black" - As both the first woman and African American mayor in Maple Heights, Ohio, Annette Blackwell faced a racist and sexist backlash while putting the Cleveland suburb's finances back on track. But her biggest challenge wasn't winning over white voters, but other Black politicians.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  Podcast@SocialProsperity.us Ap...

"The Wellness Police" - As part of his wellness agenda in Tolleson, Arizona, Police Chief Rudy Mendoza wanted to make therapy mandatory. But cultural change doesn't always follow a chain of command. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  Podcast@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Lehrman on  Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and...

"Church & State" - In the inaugural episode of "Community Catalysts," host Matt Lehrman talks with the Reverend Audrey Hartness Reese about balancing her dual callings as a church pastor and City Councilwoman in Westminster, South Carolina.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  Podcast@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Le...

Join host Matt Lehrman for a weekly podcast from Social Prosperity Partners that examines the qualities of community leadership and the many paths and forms it can take. Our goal is to offer inspiration and practical guidance for those striving to make a difference in their own communities.