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Join us today as we sit down with the incredible Nyechi Oleka, Founder of Sneakers with Everything Inc. and the Creative Chair of the Sneaker Ball: A KOTD Affair happening on November 11th! 🎉 Discover Nyechi's inspiring journey, her unwavering commitment to creating positive change, and her deep passion for the vibrant world of sneaker culture. 👟✨ Get ready to be inspired and motivated by Nyech...

Dr. Amanda Higgins, Executive Director of the newly reopened Lexington History Museum, joins us to chat about the changes made in the decade since closing its doors, and what patrons can expect from this new era of the museum.

🌈 Embracing Equality at Camp Beacon! 🏕️ Join us for an inspiring episode as we shine a light on Camp Beacon, Kentucky’s trailblazing LGBTQ+ summer camp. 🌟 Discover how they're creating a haven for kids to laugh, play, and be their authentic selves - and how YOU can help expand next year's camp capacity! Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or catch the broadcast on RadioLex at 2PM. Let's celebrat...

🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the DoGood Radio Hour podcast! 🚲 We're thrilled to have the inspiring voices of Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop as our special guests. 🌟 Join us as we dive into their incredible mission of empowerment, providing adults with the tools, space, skills, and a tight-knit community to improve access to high-quality bikes. 🚴‍♂️🛠️ Discover how Broke Spoke is transfor...

Join us for a powerful episode of the DoGood Radio Hour podcast as we dive into the inspiring work of It's Time Lexington! Tune in as we sit down with Lillie Ruschell and Stephanie Theakston to discuss how we can raise awareness, spark conversations, and take meaningful action to prevent domestic violence in our community. It's time to be the change we want to see as we know about it, talk about i...

🌳🎨 Join us for an Artistic Extravaganza! 🎨🌳 In this episode, we sit down with the creative force behind the Woodland Art Fair, Faville Donohue, as she gives us the inside scoop on all the thrilling new experiences awaiting you this year. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of art, culture, and community on August 19th and 20th at the scenic Woodland Park! #WoodlandArtFair #CreativityUnlea...

Don't miss our latest episode of the DoGood Radio Hour podcast featuring the incredible Latarika Young! Join us as we dive into Tari's inspiring journey and her unwavering dedication to making a difference in the Lexington community. Discover her numerous philanthropic projects and how she's positively impacting lives. Just off of her recent win of a prestigious Grassroots Black Leadership Award,...

We had the privilege of hosting Gerald 'Geo' Gibson from Operation Making a Change, and he brought along two incredible secret guests who joined us for an unforgettable conversation. Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and motivated to make a difference in the world. Don't miss out on this empowering episode!

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of compassion, community, and care with Nisa Hanna from Ashland Terrace! We talk about the amazing history of this all-women senior living community and what is planned for the NEXT century.

Jeremy Ellis with the Lexington Pride Festival joins us in the podlab to chat about drag, what we can expect from the ever growing festival this year, and of course, dementors. Lexington Pride Festival kicks off June 24th at Central Bank Center. For more information, please visit https://www.lexpridefest.org/

🌈 Trailblazing Change-Maker 🙌 Today, we are joined by Shawn Ka'Ron Bumpase, one of the recipients of the Lexington Black Prosperity Iniative's Grassroots Black Leadership Awards and the Founder of Kentucky Black Pride. As the visionary founder of Kentucky Black Pride, Shawn has championed inclusivity and created safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. His commitment to fostering unity and empoweri...

🌈 Celebrating love, diversity, and equality! Our PRIDE Month series kicks off with an enlightening conversation with Bernadette Barton from @JustFundKY. Tune in as we discuss LGBTQ+ rights, social justice, and the inspiring work of JustFundKY. Don't miss this empowering episode! #DoGoodRadioHour #PRIDEMonth #LGBTQRights

In this captivating episode, Adina Tatum takes us on a remarkable tour of Julietta Market, a vibrant hub dedicated to supporting small businesses and providing them with the space to grow and thrive. Discover the story behind their mission to foster entrepreneurship, economic development, and community empowerment through a diverse marketplace.

Whether you're an animal lover, a supporter of rescue missions, or simply want to make a positive difference in the lives of those who can't speak for themselves, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to this captivating episode as Remona Edenfield shares heartwarming stories of second chances, unconditional love, and the tireless efforts of the Lexington Humane Society to give every animal a lov...

Get ready to FEAST! 🍽️ In this episode of The DoGood Radio Hour, we sit down with Kristin Hughes of FoodChain to discuss the benefits of aquaponics, how to make sustainable food decisions, and what to expect from their upcoming event, FEAST. Tune in now! 🍅🐟🌱 ...... To learn more about FoodChain, visit foodchainlex.org. To learn more about who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Founda...

Carrie Truitt with Camp Horsin' Around joins us in the podlab to talk about the importance of summer camp, how every kid deserves that experience, and we even shut the studio down (no, really, we lost power)! ... To learn more about Camp Horsin' Around, visit camphorsinaround.org For more information on who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at bgcf.org

Justin Ferrarella is the President and General Manager for the new Lexington Counter Clocks, formerly known as the Lexington Legends. He joins us in the podlab today to talk about the big changes in Lexington sports, his new found love for the Bluegrass, and how the Counter Clocks will be giving back to the community in the future. ... To learn more about the Lexington Counter Clocks, visit www.le...

Sarah Hanrahan from the BeWell in School program in Lexington joins us in the podlab today to talk about the importance of teach emotions early, breathing, and fresh kimchi. ... To learn more about the BeWell program, please visit bewellinschool.org

Joshua and Jared Ravenscraft are two brothers out of Rowan County who have taken their love for Appalachia, sustainability, and hard-working communities and built an internationally-recognized apparel brand, New Frontier. Today, the Ravenscraft brothers join us in the podlab to talk about an exciting new project they have dropping later this month, what it means to work with other Appalachian arti...

Blanton Coates is a dedicated member of the Winchester community and he joins us in the podlab today to talk about the Clark County Community Foundation, our favorite book of 2023, and his kiddos. ... To learn more about the Clark County Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org/community-funds/clark-county To learn more about who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org...

We are closing out Women's History Month and National Reading Month with Shayla Lynch from The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning! Shayla joins us in the podlab to chat about the importance of art exposure, the TONS of programs happening at the Carnegie Center, and how success looks different to every woman, writer, and person. ... To learn more about The Carnegie Center and its programming...

A Courtney-heavy episode! Dr. Courtney Luecking joins us in the podlab today to talk about making Lexington home, nutrition "trends," and the amazing work her team is doing to research and develop actionable plans addressing food insecurity in Lexington.

Carol Siler from Women Leading Kentucky joins us in the podlab to talk about women empowerment, Wordle, and being bold and brave in and out of the office. .... For more information on Women Leading Kentucky, visit womenleadingky.com For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at bgcf.org

HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! Emily Downey from Reserve Woodford kicks off our month-long celebration of all things Kentucky women. Stay tuned the next few weeks to hear from more powerful, brilliant, show stopping women who help make our communities more vibrant, generous, engaged and equitable. ..... For more information on Reserve Woodford, please visit reservewoodford.com For more information o...

We are closing out this month of the DoGood Radio Hour with a local legend. Miss Yvonne Giles, also known as The Cemetary Lady, joins us in the podlab to talk about growing up in Lexington during desegregation, why no one's story ends after life, and the dangers of collecting hen eggs! She is hilarious and has the most facinating stories - you don't want to miss this.